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Miller’s Bread Basket

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The original owners of Miller’s Bread Basket, Ray and Susie Miller, relocated to Blackville from Indiana in 1969 along with several other families within the Mennonite communities of Ohio and Indiana. The group formed Calvary Fellowship Mennonite Church and established a strong Mennonite community within the former railroad town. Ray Miller, who first found work here as a farm hand, opened his restaurant with Susie in 1987 and once baked around 60 loaves of his highly-praised yeast bread each morning.

Miller's Bread Basket

Andy Hunter of North Augusta, 2014 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

At the end of 2014 the Millers sold the restaurant to another couple – Mervin and Anna Miller. Though the new owners share the the same name as the former owners, the two families are not related.

Miller's Bread Basket Interior

Darrell Parker of North Charleston, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Anna Miller grew up in an Amish family in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and has always wanted to own a restaurant. On January 2, 2015, she got her wish when Miller’s Bread Basket reopened under the guidance of Ray and Susie Miller after a few weeks of transition time.

Miller's Bread Basket Display

Darrell Parker of North Charleston, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The restaurant serves traditional southern fare seasoned with a Dutch influence, earning its food the description of “Pennsylvania Dutch with a Southern Touch.” Though the new owners have made a few changes to the business cosmetically as well as with the menu, the restaurant continues to enjoy the popularity it has for three decades.

Miller's Bread Basket Sign

Darrell Parker of North Charleston, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Plan Your Trip: Miller’s Bread Basket

Where is Miller’s Bread Basket located?
Address: 483 Main Street, Blackville, SC 29817
GPS Coordinates: 33.354825,-81.269884
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    1. Steve says

      September 1, 2019 at 8:32 AM

      You guys have done wonders to the Breadbasket since I’ve worked with Mister Ray there.

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    2. Steve says

      August 1, 2017 at 1:45 PM

      Way to go Merv and Anna, you two are awesome we truly miss you and your family.

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    3. Lee Davis says

      June 23, 2016 at 11:59 AM

      My Mom loves their liver and onions!

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