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41-A George St, Charleston
Legend Deli
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
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- 4.9 · 482684 King St, Charleston
WELTONS TINY BAKESHOP
Compact King Street bakery turning out pastries and coffee from a small-format shop with outdoor seating.
4.8370 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1123778 1/2, 792 Folly Rd Unit A, CharlestonTrending
Baguette Magic Folly Rd
This bright, casual French bakery carries traditional breads, sandwiches, pastries & salads.
4.7860 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 25041291 Folly Rd #119, CharlestonTrending
Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop - James Island
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
4.88.7k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 2853225 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
Maya Del Sol Kitchen
Casual Mexican kitchen on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, serving wine alongside tacos and plates with free parking out front.
4.8215 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 13261809 Reynolds Ave, North CharlestonTrending
Rebel Taqueria
Taco and beer spot on Reynolds Ave in North Charleston with live music nights and a loyal neighborhood following.
4.71k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 6872170 Snyder Cir #117, Mt Pleasant
Sena Cafe
Tucked into a Mount Pleasant strip, this neighborhood café pours espresso drinks alongside pastries, beer, and wine.
4.7520 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 21881262 Remount Rd, North CharlestonTrending
Dashi
Trendy spot with brunch doling out Mexican standards, plus desserts & cocktails.
4.71.7k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 8891802 Crowne Commons Way #C1, Johns Island
KISS Cafe
Neighborhood coffee shop in a Johns Island strip mall serving bagels, pastries, and beer and wine alongside the usual espresso drinks.
4.7673 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 70101750 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
WildFlour Pastry
Neighborhood bakery-cafe on Savannah Highway slinging scratch pastries and coffee to the West Ashley morning crowd.
4.7536 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25011198 E Bay St STE 100, Charleston
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
4.72.9k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 55122790 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston
La Taqueria Express
Counter-service Mexican on Ashley Phosphate, built on a loyal North Charleston following and straightforward tacos that don't need explaining.
4.7423 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 13413817 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending
Gene's Haufbrau
Classic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.
4.61k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 17714570 King St, CharlestonTrending
MESU
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
4.61.4k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 85153125 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston
Pizza a Modo Mio (New York Pizzeria)
New York-style pizza shop on Bees Ferry Road, slinging pies by the slice alongside bagels out of a strip mall.
4.6649 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25016Westwood Plaza Shopping Center, 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 1, CharlestonTrending
Metro Diner
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
4.62.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 57171901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Annie O' Love's Cookie Cafe
Vegan bakery and coffee cafe on Ashley River Road, built around house-made cookies and plant-based cafe staples.
4.6438 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 32181340 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Cachita’s Kitchen
Family-run Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Chuck Dawley, known for made-from-scratch plates and a loyal Mount Pleasant following.
4.7244 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 250191502 N Hwy 17, Mt PleasantTrending
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe- Mt. Pleasant
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
4.52.3k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 512085 1/2, 85 Wentworth St, Charleston
Circe's Grotto
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
4.6389 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 7521162 Spring St, Charleston
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
4.6577 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 175222205 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Breezy Sullivan's Island cantina serving tacos, coastal seafood, and margaritas a block from the beach.
4.51.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 7823109 President St, Charleston
Porchetta Shop
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
4.6598 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 39246231a SC-162, Hollywood
Pizza A Modo Mio and Cafe
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
4.6296 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 18258440 Dorchester Rd ste 1, North Charleston
Toro Birria
Birria-focused Mexican counter on Dorchester Road serving consommé-dipped tacos with beer and wine in North Charleston.
4.6140 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 12726701 E Bay St Suite 100-1, Charleston
Mercantile & Mash
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.
4.5971 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 218271975 Magwood Dr Suite B, Charleston
Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - West Ashley
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
4.51.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 29286923 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
Rico's Taco Cafe
Counter-service taqueria on Rivers Avenue serving North Charleston's working lunch crowd with straightforward Mexican plates.
4.6221 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 37292410 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston
Tacos El Pariente
Cash-only taqueria on Clements Ferry serving straightforward Mexican street food to the construction and warehouse crowd on the north peninsula.
4.5283 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 24330817 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.
4.41.9k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 138311401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
Frothy Beard Brewing Company
West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.
4.51.1k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1632132 Spring St, Charleston
Daniela's Downtown
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
4.6121 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 7833520 Folly Rd #105, Charleston
Rio Chico
Traditional Mexican dishes offered in a casual space with a bar mixing margaritas.
4.5598 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250341503 King St, Charleston
Rancho Lewis
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex outpost on upper King, slinging smoked meats, flour tortillas, and margaritas in a lively, wood-paneled room.
4.68.2k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 112351712 Towne Centre Way Space B-1, Mt Pleasant
Condado Tacos
Ohio-based taco chain with build-your-own options and a full bar, planted in the Towne Centre shopping complex.
4.4857 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 106361960 Long Grove Dr, Mt Pleasant
Saveurs du Monde Cafe
Crêpes, tartines, quiches & elegant French-style pastries offered in a bright, modern space.
4.4814 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25037217 Huger St, Charleston
Taco Boy Charleston
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.43.3k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250381940 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, CharlestonTrending
Villa Cantina
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Sam Rittenberg with margaritas, live music, and a reliable Cal-Mex menu.
4.88.2k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250391989 Maybank Hwy Unit 101, Charleston
Azul Mexicano James Island
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Maybank Highway serving tacos and margaritas with beer on tap and a strip-mall patio.
4.79k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 215403438 W Montague Ave, North Charleston
The Grit Counter - North Charleston
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
4.51.6k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 2741Wando Crossing, Mt Pleasant
MI LINDO OAXACA TAQUERIA
Family-run Oaxacan taqueria in a Mt. Pleasant strip mall, turning out tlayudas and mole alongside standard tacos.
4.5210 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 12142Terrace Plaza, 1956 Maybank Hwy B, Charleston
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.
4.4930 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 224437089 Rivers Ave Ste A, North Charleston
Tiki Taco
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples offered in an informal venue with bright tropical decor.
4.41.7k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25442 N Market St, Charleston
Cachita's Kitchen Downtown
Cuban-Mexican kitchen on Market Street serving ropa vieja and tacos in a compact, dog-friendly dining room.
4.3194 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 20045858 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
East Bay Deli - West Ashley
Local deli chain doling out made-to-order sandwiches along with salads, baked potatoes & hot dogs.
4.41.5k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250461302 Meeting St, Charleston
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
A collection of eclectic chandeliers light up the Mexican & Southwest food & frozen drinks.
4.42.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 56472812 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island
Southern Brews Coffee
Dog-friendly coffee stop on Maybank Highway serving Johns Island commuters and farm-road regulars.
4.4428 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 7748616 Meeting St ste b, Charleston
El PinchoTaco
Counter-service taco spot on upper Meeting Street pouring beer and wine alongside straightforward Mexican street food.
4.4591 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 17549410 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Counter-service Tex-Mex spot on Coleman Boulevard slinging loaded nachos and cheap beer since the '90s.
4.41.3k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2075019 Magnolia Rd, Charleston
Mellow Mushroom Charleston - West Ashley
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 3751Parking lot, 22 Westedge St Suite 101, Charleston
Saveurs Du Monde Cafe WestEdge
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
4.4284 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 139521711 Shoremeade Rd Suite 110, Mt Pleasant
San Miguel Mexican grill & bar
Strip-mall Mexican in Mount Pleasant with margaritas, live music, and a loyal local following on Shoremeade Road.
4.41.1k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 196531131 College Park Rd, Summerville
Tiki Taco
Casual strip-mall taco spot in Summerville slinging Mexican staples with beer and a loyal local following.
4.31.5k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 250541836 Ashley River Rd Ste A, Charleston
Señor Tequila
Low-key Mexican kitchen producing a familiar menu of fajitas, quesadillas, tacos & margaritas.
4.32k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2755834 Foundation St #101, Charleston
Catrina's Tacos & Tequila
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Foundation Street slinging tacos and an extensive tequila list in a casual, no-fuss setting.
4.4204 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 22561836 Ashley River Rd suite 0, Charleston
Ruby’s New York Style Bagels
New York-style bagels and coffee on Ashley River Road, with a loyal West Ashley following.
4.4171 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 5657808 Folly Rd, Charleston
Casa Fiesta
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Folly Road serving margaritas and Tex-Mex standards to James Island regulars.
4.3429 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 12358933 Red Bank Rd, Goose Creek
Lucy's Deliveries y Mas
Goose Creek strip-mall taqueria serving burritos, tacos, and Latin plates with live music on weekends.
4.3945 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 21459159 E Bay St, Charleston
Ru Ru's Tacos & Tequila
Casual Mexican spot on East Bay slinging tacos and tequila to the downtown lunch and late-night crowd.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 7960George Street Apartments, 51 George St, Charleston
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
4.3604 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 9461864 Island Park Dr Suite #105, Charleston
Viva Tacos & Tequila
Casual taco-and-tequila spot on Daniel Island serving Mexican standards with a full bar.
4.2723 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 17629616 US-78, Ladson
Jonny’s Red Tacos
Strip-mall taqueria on US-78 in Ladson serving birria-style red tacos with consistent ratings from a loyal local following.
4.4130 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 13631000 Tanner Ford Blvd Unit 280, Hanahan
Salud Tacos + Tequila
Strip-mall taco and tequila spot in Hanahan with a loyal local following and a full bar.
4.4100 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 2126439 Center St, Folly Beach
Woody's Pizza
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 15651400 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Jeff's Bagel Run
Hand-rolled bagels and counter coffee on the Isle of Palms, drawing a steady beach-town breakfast crowd.
4.3115 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 5866280 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Ruby's New York Style Bagels, LLC
New York-style bagels and coffee on Coleman Boulevard, covering breakfast and takeout in Mount Pleasant.
4.3446 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 567216 Scott St, Mt Pleasant
Giannone - Eatery & Italian Market
Family-run Italian market and deli on Scott Street serving imported goods, sandwiches, and wine in Mount Pleasant.
4.436 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 14368885 Island Park Dr, Charleston
Agaves Cantina
Low-key, unfussy Mexican eatery featuring classic standards plus patio seating, margaritas & beers.
4.21.1k ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 82691975 Magwood Dr, Charleston
Bagel Nation
Neighborhood bagel shop on Magwood Drive serving breakfast sandwiches and coffee to West Ashley regulars.
4.2626 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 19870439 King St, Charleston
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale
Colorful eatery & sports bar for Mexican-inspired bites & drinks, plus live music & patio seating.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 287168 Wentworth St, Charleston
Handy and Hot
Quaint, cool restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits & hand pies, plus coffee.
4.2217 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 1772767 Coleman Blvd Suite 1, Mt Pleasant
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
4.2127 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 3973545 Belle Station Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Belle Station Sports Bar & Grill
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
4.2302 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 3374112 N Market St, Charleston
Benne’s by Peninsula Grill
Daytime coffee shop and evening cocktail bar from the Peninsula Grill team, tucked into the Market Street corridor.
4.2252 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 6754399 McCarthy Street, North Charleston
The Market @ Paradiso
Neighborhood cafe and market on McCarthy Street in North Charleston, pouring coffee and serving sandwiches alongside beer and wine.
4.248 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 3376320 W Coleman Blvd unit p, Mt Pleasant
Agaves Cantina Coleman Blvd
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Coleman Boulevard serving margaritas and tacos in a casual, reservable dining room.
4.2251 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 4777Westwood Plaza Shopping Center, 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
4.1363 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 6678520 Folly Rd #60, Charleston
Bagel Nation
Casual eatery that offers multiple varieties of bagels to go as well as stacked bagel sandwiches.
4.0507 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 25079106 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach
Taco Boy Folly Beach
Tacos with innovative fillings & frozen cocktails in a funky, vibrant setting, plus outdoor seating.
4.13.4k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 65801660 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Santi’s West Ashley
Neighborhood Mexican spot on Savannah Highway serving tacos and cold beer in a no-frills West Ashley setting.
4.1501 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 250811602 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Bessinger's BBQ
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
4.13k ratingsOpen - 3.7 · 23821101 Ocean Blvd Unit-C, Isle of Palms
IOPizza Co
Casual beach-strip pizza and sandwich counter on the Isle of Palms, steps from the ocean, with beer and a dog-friendly patio.
3.9177 ratingsOpen
