Harken Cafe was highly recommended and absolutely lived up to the hype! The cafe has the cutest…read morehippie vibes and the staff is super warm and welcoming. Heads up--it gets PACKED on weekends and sometimes even runs out of goodies, so come early. We tried the German chocolate bun and OMG--it was insane. Perfectly buttery, toasted almonds, and rich dark chocolate--it might be the best pastry I've ever had. The Butter Me Up breakfast sandwich was huge and so shareable, packed with bacon, avocado, and egg on a crumbly, buttery biscuit--pure breakfast heaven. To drink, the turmeric chai latte was hot, comforting, and refreshing all at once. Honestly, if you're in Charleston and love cozy spots with epic pastries and breakfast, Harken Cafe is a must!

Harken Cafe was super cute and I really liked the aesthetic of the place, but my experience was a…read morebit mixed. I waited about 30 minutes in line, and while the service was decent, it felt very rushed once I finally ordered. I got an iced vanilla latte and it was very disappointing, which was a letdown because I really wanted to love this spot. From my personal experience, I would probably skip it.

Best sandwiches in town! The dilly turkey club is my go to. Always knocks my socks off. So…read moredelicious

I was excited to try this place because I've heard great things. I got the Italian (my go to…read moresandwich everywhere) and they forgot the prosciutto. I paid $17 for a sandwich that was basically just sauce, mozzarella and lettuce it tasted very underwhelming, not super tasty and not worth the price in my opinion. I may try something else if I come again. The bread was the best part.

A really fun find in Charleston! This crepe house (also sandwiches) was a real delight. We chose…read morea Brittany breakfast crepe (ham, egg, and cheddar, $16) and a sweet John's Island crepe (bananas, brown sugar, brown butter, $9). Both were generous with fillings, great flavor, and carefully cooked (so easy to burn a crepe....) I also got a lunch special, which was a reuben with cabbage and potatoes as sides. I do not remember the price, but this was a real meal. The bread held up well, the sides were well seasoned, and I enjoyed every bite. Coffee (self serve) was good quality and they made sure the pot was never empty. Service was from the counter and was genuinely friendly. They were all part of the casual atmosphere. The place is relaxed and has a real neighborhood vibe. We ate many great meals during our stay in Charleston, many fancy and some low key. Queen Street stands out as the most pleasant of surprises.

We stayed in Charleston for a month and walked by the grocery quite often. My husband loves to stop…read morein and grab breakfast. The young staff are so nice to our dog and have treats ready. They make omelets to order. Super fresh and yummie. You can sit in or out and eat. We will visit every time we visit Charleston. My daughter also came for lunch and ordered a yummie Brie and turkey sandwich.

Needed a quick lunch takeout and this was the perfect spot. Great selection of sandwiches, salads,…read moresoups, and multiple options for vegetarians. I'm new to Charleston and staying in the French Quarter which is a pretty posh area It was a breath of fresh air to go into Fast & French with their very friendly, relaxed staff. Even though I just got takeout, it was clear that the place has a cozy, welcoming vibe.

The food was not very good at all . Me and the wife had the chicken ponzu. It came with rice and…read moreveggies. It had absolutely no flavor, the veggies were steamed but had no taste. My wife told the waitress she didn't like it because it had no flavor and the waitress said that's the French way. From my experience in Paris that is not true. She didn't even offer to comp it even tho it was obvious my wife hated it. I forced myself to eat about half of mine and that's all I could take.

My husband picked The Pass for one of our lunch stops during our foodie trip to Charleston, and I'm…read moreso glad he did. It's tucked into a cute neighborhood and was super close to our Airbnb, making it an easy stop while exploring the city. We ordered the Italian Girl and split it since we had a full day of eating planned ahead of us. Honestly, I think it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, the ingredients were high quality, and it was beautifully put together. The burrata really made the sandwich feel special and took it to another level. Every bite was packed with flavor without feeling heavy. It's one of those meals that sticks with you long after your trip is over. I'm still dreaming about this sandwich and will absolutely be back the next time I'm in Charleston.

I've been coming to The Pass in Charleston for years, and even though I no longer live there, we…read moremake sure to stop in every time we're back in town. The Italian Girl is hands-down one of the best sandwiches I've ever had -- and that's saying something coming from someone who's from Philly. Bonus points to them for being a Philly-themed deli that actually lives up to the branding; the sandwiches are genuinely authentic. Yes, it's expensive -- definitely more than you'd pay for something similar back home -- but this is Charleston, and the ingredients are clearly quality, so it makes sense. Can't really fault them for that. Honestly, I don't have a single bad thing to say about them. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Love the staff, love the drinks and appreciate the quick grab lunch items…read more Black Door Cafe is on my short list for days when I don't bring my lunch to the office. The staff is extremely friendly and service is always quick. My favorite grab and go lunch item is the chicken salad with crackers -- it tastes great!

We stopped by for a quick morning fix after a sunset photo adventure. The sandwiches were great,…read moreand the coffee is seriously good - exactly what you want from a no nonsense spot. It's located in a hotel with mostly traditional options rather than super creative drinks, but if you're after quality coffee done right, this is the place. Highly recommend for a reliable caffeine hit!

A review posted in honor of the experience one of my friends had this past week -…read more My husband and I came to Charleston specifically for the food, and out of all the amazing meals we had, Miller's All Day was hands down our favorite. We came for breakfast and started with the banana bread with Nutella cream cheese -- absolutely incredible. We also split the cornmeal pancakes, which were so good we came back the next morning just to have them again. I ordered the B.E.C. with the home fries, and I can honestly say they may have been the best potatoes I've ever had in any form. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and they practically melted in my mouth. My husband had the turkey club and said it was fantastic as well. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and memorable. We loved it so much we went back the very next day. 10/10 -- highly recommend if you're visiting Charleston!

We came here on a weekday afternoon and there was already a 15-minute wait to be seated…read more We ordered the chicken and waffle salad, the grits, the pimento cheese and crackers and the avocado toast. Everything was pretty standard and there was not something that we absolutely loved. The grits were a heavier dish while the avocado on the toast was more like a spread. The chicken and waffle salad had waffle "croutons" but it kind of just tasted like an older waffle dried up. The chicken in the salad was a little thicker than it should have been. The pimento cheese and crackers were very tasty. The ambiance is fast casual and it is very hush there. Our server Hamilton was very kind and helpful.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. It started going downhill with the biscuits. Not fresh ,…read moretasted microwaved. Appetizer we ordered was fried green tomatoes, not made to order, barely hot and also microwave. Salad was the best parts. Very good! Shrimp and grits were disappointing. I would have been happier with 4-5 big shrimp instead of ten minis! My husband chicken and dumplings he said was terrible! When you spend &175 , you expect a great experience

If you're coming here for brunch, make a reservation, a line starts before the establishment opens…read more Beautiful interior and exterior, built from a renovated Victorian style house. The host is quick to seat you and the servers were friendly and fast. They provide complimentary biscuits which were absolutely fantastic! The crab cake Benedict was phenomenal, and the chicken waffles was large and delicious. Unfortunately no lattes on the menu - just regular coffee, juices, sweet teas, and a plethora of cocktails. Definitely worth coming here for brunch - parking (paid) available next door and across the street.