Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
Detroit-style square pies with crispy, lacey cheese edges, served out of a strip mall on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.
This bright, casual French bakery carries traditional breads, sandwiches, pastries & salads.
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
Classic pizza, subs & salads get a modern twist at this simple spot focused on takeout & delivery.
No-frills North Charleston pizza counter on Dorchester Road, drawing steady locals since the neighborhood long predates the city's restaurant boom.
Neighborhood pizza shop on Ben Sawyer with beer, wine, and a 4.8-star following from Mount Pleasant regulars.
No-frills Folly Road pizza counter doing takeout and delivery for the James Island crowd.
Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
New York-style pizza shop on Bees Ferry Road, slinging pies by the slice alongside bagels out of a strip mall.
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
Vegan bakery and coffee cafe on Ashley River Road, built around house-made cookies and plant-based cafe staples.
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
Neighborhood pizza counter on Johnnie Dodds serving pies with beer and wine in a strip mall off the Mount Pleasant corridor.
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
Wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.
Family-run brewery and pizzeria on Folly Road pairing wood-fired pies with house-brewed beers in a laid-back, sports-bar setting.
Understated pizzeria with basic decor turning out New York–style pies & familiar Italian classics.
West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.
Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.
Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.
Industrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.
Wood-fired pizza spot on Meeting Street, hauling its DC roots into the NoMo corridor.
Casual counter-serve pit stop from a Bronx native selling thin-crust pies & slices, subs & starters.
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.
Casual pizza restaurant serving stone oven-baked pies in a relaxed atmosphere.
Relaxed, modern setting for locally sourced seafood & creative pizzas prepared in a wood-fired oven.
Local deli chain doling out made-to-order sandwiches along with salads, baked potatoes & hot dogs.
Down-to-earth pizzeria with a neighborhood vibe also offering sandwiches, wings & salads.
Neighborhood Italian-pizza standby on Savannah Highway, doing dine-in, delivery, and gyros out of a strip mall since the West Ashley crowd figured it out.
Neighborhood strip-mall pizza joint in Mount Pleasant slinging pies and beer to a loyal local crowd since the '90s.
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
Neighborhood pizza and Italian spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, pouring beer and wine alongside wood-fired pies.
Down-to-earth pizzeria with a neighborhood vibe also offering sandwiches, wings & salads.
Neighborhood Italian spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pizza and pasta for dine-in or delivery.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Ashley River Road, with a loyal West Ashley following.
Local chain serving NY-style, stone-oven-baked pies, plus grinders & pasta, in a casual setting.
Neighborhood pizza and coffee spot on Simmons Street in Mount Pleasant, slinging pies and espresso with beer on tap.
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.
Counter-order pizza spot on East Montague serving New York-style pies with beer and wine in a North Charleston strip mall.
Neighborhood pizza spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pies with beer on tap and a dog-friendly patio.
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
Hand-rolled bagels and counter coffee on the Isle of Palms, drawing a steady beach-town breakfast crowd.
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
Neighborhood pizza joint off Clements Ferry, slinging pies with beer and wine for the Cainhoy corridor.
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
Brisket, burgers & veggie-driven seasonal fare in a lively, expansive brewery & live music venue.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
Neighborhood Italian on Johns Island's commercial strip, serving pizza and pasta with beer in a strip-mall setting.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
Casual pizza spot inside the Wild Dunes resort on Isle of Palms, serving beer and wine alongside pies to vacationers and locals alike.
Pizza, calzones, chicken sandwiches & subs served with Irish style in a diner atmosphere.
Counter-order pizza spot steps from the Folly Beach strip, serving slices and pies for the beach crowd.