Traveling to Charleston, SC? Major foodie? You'll want to check out these spots.
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Breakfast & Brunch
Coffee
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast & Brunch
If you're looking for stellar coffee, pastries, and breakfast tacos…look no further! baba's on canon is so cute, great for grabbing brunch with the girls.
babas on cannon
Favorite Callie's Biscuit: Country Ham with Mustard Butter. 10/10.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
Best bagels in Charleston! AND they have housemade cream cheese.
Holey City Bagels
I love 82 Queen for a rich Southern brunch! Be sure to try their Fried Green Tomatoes and BBQ Shrimp & Grits!
82 Queen
One of downtown Charleston's most popular brunch spots! Delicious breakfast plates and pastries. Be advised: if you're trying to get in on a weekend, the wait could be over 2 hours! Go early!
Millers All Day
Coffee
THE best spot for an iced chai. Super underrated! Has plenty of seating and wifi is available.
Bakehouse Charleston
Homemade donuts and soft pretzels! Doubles as a plant shop.
BKeDSHoP
Located in Hotel Emeline, this spot is good for morning coffee and pastries!
Clerks Coffee Company
Lunch
Eclectic deli on the corner of Calhoun and Smith St! Large menu of sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and more!
Brown Dog Deli
A beach-side market that needs no introduction! This 24/7 shop serves sandwiches, burgers, and locally made ice cream.
Bert's Market
Dinner
If you want an elevated dining experience with incredible flatbread, pasta, and seafood dishes, Sorelle is your spot. Newly opened in 2023 and a recipient of a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand award.
Sorelle
One of the BEST spots for Italian food in the Charleston area. The focaccia with whipped ricotta is a must-try, and their pastas are handmade in-house.
Le Farfalle
Favorite spot for Southern comfort food! Cozy vibes, good service, great food.
Poogan's Porch
My favorite kind of restaurant is a rooftop restaurant! The Watch has a wide variety of items, ranging from salads to seared scallops to skillet mac n' cheese! The best app? The tomato & basil soup.
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits
This upscale Modern-American restaurant is known for it's elevated menu and stunning atmosphere. Located in an old church, you'll be sure to spend the whole meal admiring your surroundings.
Church and Union Charleston
Another spot for elevated Southern food! FIG is a recipient of 3 James Beard Awards, so it's the real deal. Chic interior with an elegant menu- menu changes daily/weekly.