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.
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.
No-frills North Charleston pizza counter on Dorchester Road, drawing steady locals since the neighborhood long predates the city's restaurant boom.
Tucked into a Mount Pleasant strip, this neighborhood café pours espresso drinks alongside pastries, beer, and wine.
Neighborhood coffee shop in a Johns Island strip mall serving bagels, pastries, and beer and wine alongside the usual espresso drinks.
Neighborhood bakery-cafe on Savannah Highway slinging scratch pastries and coffee to the West Ashley morning crowd.
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.
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.
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.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
Sprawling setup combining grocery, whiskey bar, coffee, wine & butcher shops, plus dining & games.
Understated pizzeria with basic decor turning out New York–style pies & familiar Italian classics.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
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.
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.
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.
French-inflected cafe tucked into the WestEdge development, serving coffee and breakfast with a global pantry.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Ashley River Road, with a loyal West Ashley following.
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.
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
New York-style bagels and coffee on Coleman Boulevard, covering breakfast and takeout in Mount Pleasant.
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
Neighborhood bagel shop on Magwood Drive serving breakfast sandwiches and coffee to West Ashley regulars.
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.
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
Daytime coffee shop and evening cocktail bar from the Peninsula Grill team, tucked into the Market Street corridor.
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.
Casual eatery that offers multiple varieties of bagels to go as well as stacked bagel sandwiches.
Casual pizza spot inside the Wild Dunes resort on Isle of Palms, serving beer and wine alongside pies to vacationers and locals alike.
Counter-order pizza spot steps from the Folly Beach strip, serving slices and pies for the beach crowd.