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.
Cash-friendly Mt Pleasant pizza spot on Mathis Ferry Road serving New York-style pies with beer and wine.
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 and beer spot on Windermere Boulevard with live music and a loyal West Ashley following.
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.
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
Classic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.
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.
Counter-service Vietnamese on upper King, built around pho, banh mi, and rice bowls with a tight beer list.
Airy, modern pizzeria with counter seating serving brick-oven pies with classic salads & draft beer.
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.
Bustling, casual outfit serving wood-fired pizza made using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Neapolitan-style pizza spot on lower King, pouring local beers and wine alongside wood-fired pies.
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.
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
Neighborhood brewery and pizza spot tucked into a North Charleston industrial suite, pouring house beers on Pringle Street.
Wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
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.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.
Industrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.
Neighborhood brewery on Meeting Street Road slinging wood-fired pizza alongside house-brewed pints in a no-frills North Charleston taproom.
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.
Dog-friendly coffee stop on Maybank Highway serving Johns Island commuters and farm-road regulars.
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.
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.
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.
Wood-fired pizzas made with local produce are served in a room decked out with recycled Vespa tires.
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
Neighborhood pizza spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pies with beer on tap and a dog-friendly patio.
Family-run Italian market and deli on Scott Street serving imported goods, sandwiches, and wine in Mount Pleasant.
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.
Brisket, burgers & veggie-driven seasonal fare in a lively, expansive brewery & live music venue.
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
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.
Neighborhood cafe and market on McCarthy Street in North Charleston, pouring coffee and serving sandwiches alongside beer and wine.
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.
Casual beach-strip pizza and sandwich counter on the Isle of Palms, steps from the ocean, with beer and a dog-friendly patio.