If I could give a higher rating, I would. I can't express…read morehow outstanding this place is. Someone local recommended this to me. And boy, am I glad I decided to stop by. It was so good I had to go back! The Brunch bowl is what I order both times ( I wish I tried something else) and the "grit balls" were delicious. Service was fast and prompt even with a full house. And the woman at the counter (she was in the kitchen and ran food, greeted guests as they pick up their food, possibly a chef) was EXTREMELY nice and outgoing. She seemed to really enjoy her position and kept order in the kitchen. Food was delicious if I haven't already said so, so much flavor, a Carolina quality kinda spot! I highly recommend to anyone looking for an exceptional, yet casual place to dine. Thank you Grit Counter!

The Grit Counter is a fun, bustling spot we decided to try for the first time today around 1…read moreo'clock on a weekday. The parking lot was packed, and most tables were already taken when we walked in, which is always a good sign. You order at the counter and then grab a seat while they bring the food out to you. The menu is extensive, with plenty of dishes built around grits (as the name suggests). I went with the chicken and waffles, and it was loaded with flavor--crispy fried chicken breasts, a Belgian waffle, chunks of bacon, and a blueberry compote on the side. The whole plate was enormous; I definitely didn't finish it. My husband ordered the fried chicken and fish platter with French fries, and it was equally generous in size. We also started with the grit fritters as an appetizer, and they were fantastic--crispy on the outside and a nice surprise inside. Overall, the food was really on point with big, satisfying portions. The waitstaff seemed super busy but stayed friendly and attentive. The only downside for me was having to bus your own table at the end. Prices for lunch felt a little high at first glance, but when you consider the huge portions, they're pretty reasonable. We'll definitely be heading back soon.

I made a reservation which really helped us get ahead of the crowd at 11 am on a Sunday. Portions…read moreare small but it's really the size we SHOULD be eating as Americans :) French toast and fried chicken was great, so was the avocado toast and huevos rancheros. Would recommend :)

This place has been on my list of breakfast place suggestions since they opened, and every single…read moretime someone asks for a brunch spot I mention that I have been meaning to try this place. It's a great trendy location on the edge of Park Circle, conveniently has a small parking lot in addition to street parking and a tiny city lot close by, woman owned, and decorated super warm and inviting. So I really really wanted to like this place. Maybe it was the day I chose to go. I used YELP to reserve a spot on the waitlist, and met a friend for brunch before going into Highwater. Maybe they were unusually slammed. I ordered a Buzzed Donut, coffee rubbed bacon, with an over-easy egg on a pop biscuit doughnut with a side of shredded hashbrowns & mocha dip. Sounds amazing and unique! But the one I was served was burnt, hard, and had obviously been sitting under some heat too long and was past the point of being served. I politely brought it to my server's attention both dark coloring, hard texture, and burnt taste were affected, and while she did inquire, the answer was that it was the last one so a re-order was not an option. I was not trying to make a stink to my server or make my friend late to the festival, and they couldn't rush a new item, so I ate around the hard/burnt part politely. When the bill came, the server informed me she took 15 percent off that item. Everyone has off days, and I really wanted to like this place but the more I think about it the crazier it is to think I paid 85 percent of a meal that shouldn't have been served. When I worked in food service, I would have never served an item in this condition. I would have simply apologized that I didn't realize the kitchen was out, taken the item off the bill, and brought a replacement item or dessert at no charge. I had excitedly announced it was my first time trying this place when the server first introduced herself, and I'm just disappointed it wasn't 100 percent wonderful.

Whenever we visit my brother in Park Circle, we always make a stop at Odd Duck Market. During our…read morelast visit, we went for breakfast all 3 days we were there. The breakfast sandwiches on bagels are so delicious - the egg is done just right and the aioli makes the sandwich. We also enjoy the pastries and yogurt parfaits. There has always been a line when I go around 9am, but service is still friendly and the food come out pretty quickly. During the times I made it earlier in the morning, there was less of a line (or no line). Dog friendly on the front and back patios. Lots of wine and local products for sale. I wish I had an Odd Duck Market near me, but I'll just have to make do with visiting when I'm in the North Charleston area!

This is one of my go-to weekend breakfasts! I always get the sausage egg bagel and add arugula. I…read morelove the texture of the egg - it's like Starbucks egg bites. The aioli on this sandwich is delicious too! I've had several coffees and they're all good! The staff are always welcoming and take your order in a timely fashion. They also bring it to your table. There's outside seating both in front of the building and behind the building. Even on a busy weekend I've always been able to find a table!

We stumbled upon this place after attending a local church. We didn't realize how big it was since…read moreit was attached to a Mexican bakery in supermarket. The first time we sat outside in their newly renovated outdoor patio, which was so nice and beautiful. Our server greeted us with some sweetened espresso and cinnamon, which was a nice treat. The empanadas here are insane and you must get this. This was probably the best empanada I've had at a restaurant. The second time we returned, we dined inside. The service was a bit slower this time and it took longer for us to get our food. We ordered some of their specialty coffees, which came in these cute mugs and glasses. This time we tried their Arepas de plantano that came with cheese and a mole sauce. This was also very good, especially with the sauce. We ordered the giant huevos rancheros platter to share and it truly did take up almost the entire table lol. They put all the toppings in separate dishes so you could build your own essentially. This was a lot of food and we had plenty leftover. This could've fed 4-5 people! The only disappointing thing about this was that we didn't get any steak as shown on the menu and just chicken. When we mentioned it the server who was very nice but didn't speak much English said she told us but I was completely unaware. Everything still tasted good but we did wish there was some steak along with the chicken. The French toast dish was decadent and sweet, but the bread itself was moist and crispy on the edges. There was a small discrepancy at the end with our bill because the price of the platter didn't match what was on the receipt. They were unable to adjust it but gave us a gift card for the balance. Overall we still had a good time and would definitely come back. It was much more of a unique brunch experience that I've had in Charleston so far.

It's wild how every section of the menu I wanted to try something from it! Kooben Cafe has been on…read moremy radar for a while simply from the pictures of coffee drinks and colorful dishes plus lots of beans which I like. I was torn between my usual tamales or empanadas but ended up going with the empanadas full of pork wrapped in flaky pastry goodness. I saw they had agua frescas so had to get in on their jamaica // hibiscus flavor. My friend got the tamales and the pork was super juicy. Staff is smiling, friendly, and happy to see you there. It's a good spot to catch up with friends and family without feeling rushed. Great hospitality and we loved the complimentary coffee shot that had a sweetness to it. We will be back to slowly go through that menu! Parking is also a'plenty at the piggly wiggly shopping center.

Fabulous food, Great service, my Vegetarian specials and a great Sassy Attitude…read more Nice, friendly. Andrea the one only!!! Kaila and Meg. Fabulous place

Support this truck! They're super awesome people and great food. At Wild Dunes during a COVID…read morerestaurant shutdown so truck was swamped. They handled it no problem with amazing customer service. To start caramel filled churros, but free due to the wait. Mind blown so good, fresh and soft with CARAMEL. We had the burger - super yummy. Gobs of cheese, bacon, pickles and a 1/3 pound burger on a pretzel bun. Pretty sure the bun was home made. Served with a hash brown patty. Get lots of napkins this is a 8 to 10 burger. So they are sooo customer obsessed. Cleaning everything between customers, masks on, hand sanitizer galore. Then over communicating how long it will be before they take orders and how long for food. Offered complementary water and churros for the long wait

EVO CRAFT BAKERY | what's with the haters?? We stopped through for a little sweet treat and coffee…read moreand left with a lot of sweet lovin' on our pup, a DELICIOUSLY perfect chocolate chip cookie, a tart kombucha and an iced latte. There were still plenty of baked goods in the display case around 1pm but after a heavy lunch, we wanted something simple but sweet. The chocolate chip cookie was perfect - crispy on the edges, chewy and soft center. And only $1!!! What a steal. They've got local kombucha on tap - we tried the Wake Up Call - which had green tea, Yerba mate & blueberry - super refreshing! We also ordered a pistachio pinwheel but unfortunately, it did not hold up well for the photo (some precious pastry was wasted UGH). But take my word for it, it tasted delicious! They offered my pup a treat and took a photo for their Instagram feed lol. You may still find it if you scroll back far enough. Overall, I found Charleston to not be a dog friendly city and EVO Craft Bakery welcomed us with open arms. Greatly appreciative for the hospitality and delicious treats!

EVO Craft Bakery is a charming and cozy shop coffee shop located in North Charleston. With breads…read moreand pastries made right in house and coffees and teas to go along- you'll be sure to find something for everybody. I've been here twice and both times service has been top tier. You can really taste the passion they offer up in every cup and bite they serve. And with the cutest outdoor patio to enjoy your treat EVO Craft Bakery is one I'll visit over and over.

FABULOUS experience. The vibes of the place were very aesthetically pleasing. All of the servers…read morewere great and helpful. And the FOOD and DRINKS were divine. 10/10.

I love coming here for brunch! The food is always so good and presentable. The waiters are so…read morefriendly and attentive. I love the atmosphere and the decorations are so authentic.

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our visit to Kiki's Chicken and Waffles on Saturday, January 17,…read more2026. She ordered the fried fish and said it was cooked perfectly, which made me happy since I paid for both meals (lol). I had the soul food, and the portion size surprised me. The service was excellent! The fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and easy to eat. I can honestly say it's better than Popeyes and KFC. I definitely recommend Kiki's and will be back again.

I have been to Kiki's in Columbia a few times so I was happy to hear that we had one in Charleston…read more Finally made it by for lunch one day when some family was in town for a visit. Good options on the menu, other than just chicken & waffles, obviously, but it's always a classic, which I did order on this visit. The space is simple, but nice. The food, as usual, is tasty - no complaints in that department. The only real issue we had is that there were 2 servers for the whole place and it took a very long time to order, etc. People came in after us and got their food before we did. Thankfully, we weren't in a rush, so it wasn't too big of a deal, but it was a little frustrating. Otherwise, no issues.

Delicious! Absolutely devoured the chicken bahn mi wrap and Thai salad. Overwhelming drink options…read moreand cool vibe. Disappointed the soft serve machine was down but we'll be back!

Absolutely love love love this restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, fun location…read more Parking can get tough during busy times but that's pretty typical for any great place. We have gone during their Paella Sunday & Oyster Roast events and spent beautiful late afternoons outside with friends. They offer a great variety of wine to pair with the food. We got to experience a few different wine tastings. These might have moved offside with their second location but were fun and educational. Thursday Burrito special is a great way to explore their different offering. And almost always there is enough for.the next day.

I had been meaning to visit this place for a while now and I'm so glad that I did! The staff were…read moreincredibly kind and accommodating. We enjoyed the patio outside until we ended up too cold and they happily moved us in. The kinds were lovely and the food was great. Everything we ordered was lovely. It really is such a charming place!

After our walk at Riverfront Park, we stopped by MOMO for a nightcap and each enjoyed a delicious…read moreespresso martini. We sat outside, took in the fresh air, and soaked up the relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant is very pet-friendly outdoors-they even provide water bowls for dogs, which is always appreciated. I also loved the small fans they place on the tables to help keep flies and bugs away-such a smart touch!