Who comes to a grocery store and doesn't buy groceries? Me!…read more I love Lowe's Boxcar Coffee and Beer Den. Tucked into a corner, it's a great place to relax with your favorite beverage. The booths are comfy, plenty of high tops, and a few seats at the bar. The coffee is excellent. I'm a purist, but flavor fanciers will love the available options. I'm going to try the beer, because I can buy in recyclable growlers - and it's tasty. But the attribute I like best is that while it's not silent, there's the usual hubbub, it's quiet enough to have a normal volume conversation with a friend or a group. How nice to have a cuppa with friends, and catch up, without shouting over the TVs, blaring music, and arcade games of most places. Plus, there's fresh pastries just down the aisle...

Located at the intersection of not 1, not 2 but 3, three roads... ha haha ha... (A little Lebron /…read moreThe Count mashup humor there) Lowes can cater to and elevate all of your grocery needs. I must admit as a former chef then afterwards living in Kansas City and Austin TX for 25 years and frequenting large grocery stores with almost all of the things I've needed under one roof; I've been very disappointed with almost all the grocery stores here. So, after my mother convinced me to stop by Lowes I was pleasantly surprised with a chain that "gets it" here in town. Walking in I found the place to be extremely clean with some of the nicest employees I've come across since being back in town. Moreover, they're rather smart; strategically placing fresh baked focaccia bread close to the entrance, enticing one's stomach to influence the power of the purse. Next, I challenge anyone to resist their smoked foods as the air is heavy with the sweet perfume. Please note that Lowes carries a LOT of items customers will NOT find at other stores. From the towns best selection of cheeses, rack of lamb, watermelon radish and on the list continues, I encourage all those reading this to shop this store for those harder to find items. As for instore made items, I've tried a few and would like to report my limited findings. First, I bought a loaf of olive focaccia bread a noted weakness of mine. I found it be pillow-y moistness, bouncing back to the touch with a good fragrance however the amount of rosemary in it will repel even the most persistent of demons (odd refence). I bought another loaf of parmesan and I had the same issue, just way to rosemary which I happen to enjoy. I wish they had an alternative without the herb but other than that it's awesome. Another success in the bakery was the Bavarian donuts which I highly advise not buying as they're downright addictive. Soft, moist and a perfect chocolate to cream ratio these things are illegal in 5 surrounding counties! As for protein, I broke down and got the smoked chicken wings and macaroni salad for lunch. Again, this would be a resounding success if it weren't for one overwhelming ingredient; in this case salt. I'm of the belief they marinated these wings in the dead sea as it tasted as if the cap to the salt shaker fell off when seasoning these wings. Otherwise, these wings hit on all notes as they were moist and had the perfect amount of smoke. As for the mac salad, everyone has their version of what are perfect ingredients so I'll just add this, they perfectly cooked the pasta. That is to say the noodles weren't soggy or cooked to death; rather al dente which is perfect for the summertime favorite. As for addins I think they're ok but that's very subjective. Again, a certified hit. I did grab the sushi one day but I'm not a fan of grocery store sushi for the simple fact that the rice needs to be warm and the fish cold as it creates a contrast in the mouth. That said I got the fried shrimp sushi and it was just like any other store, not great. Nothing taken away as I realize most people are happy with this. My point is if I'm craving sushi a grocery store isn't the first thing that comes to mind as a true restaurant has better quality fish and a more diverse menu. To summarize Lowes is a great place to obtain those harder to find ingredients with the best in store created foods among all the competitors out there. The people here are very nice and willing to help however please note you'll need to obtain a card to get the discounts, the one down side of Lowes, is they're a little more expensive. However, "it's a small price to pay" for leveling up on the quality meter. This is my favorite grocery store in town and it's not even close.

If you have been put off by the Food Lion or two that was someone dirty on the floor and not…read moremodernized then this particular store will be a new beginning for your appreciating Food Lion. You walk into this store and you instantly get a feeling that it is quite modernized. Like some of the older stores, they have many signs telling you which aisle to go down for particular things such as spices, water or whatever. There also are additional signs which show you where various food or other items in the interior of the aisle. For example on the frozen food aisle there are signs carefully indicating pizza, snacks, meals or whatever. The staff appear more friendly, helpful and perhaps more motivated. A number of cashiers such that you only are number 2 or 3 in a line, where you are efficiently handled. Food Lion can survive with this store as an example, with a number of items plainly marked as being at a reduced sales price. The location right on Savannah Highway and along the side road to Costco might be the reason.

I had stopped in hoping to save some money by getting vegetables here instead of at the nearby…read moreWhole Foods. And indeed, I did not spend much, but this was because there was not much worth buying. I see other people visited here and found all the sale items out of stock, which I thought would be different for me, but in fact the reviews were right, and most of the things I was interested in that were on sale were unavailable. It was not a great selection. It was also kind of a messy environment, with one of the two doors at the entrance not working. They had no self-checkout and it was a bit of a wait before extra staff flexed down to the register to get me out of there. It's surprising to me because it's an area with plenty of good businesses, but this seemed not to be one of them.

The true definition of a locally owned business. I always stop at Doscher's when I'm in Charleston,…read morepartly out of nostalgia but also because its a great supermarket. Incredibly clean, great staff, and the quality of the products is up there with the big chains. I highly recommend it and it will always be on my itinerary every time I'm in town.

A great supermarket stuck in the 80's! A decent selection and unique Southern and soul food staples…read morefound here!

Expanding on our annual (5 years and counting) journey to drool over the mansions of Rockville at…read morethe proverbial road ... we stopped at Kings PM Gro. That's what the overhead sign says. It took a couple dives into the internet to discover it is really a historic grocery restored and occupied by HUM Grocery since 2021. It took a recommendation from Steve at the Charleston Tea Plantation to get us past the "unassuming" front door ... which is why I'm writing this. Nice little shop full of "stuff"'... but the bell ringer for us was the BBQ. Being Virginians we poo-poo the mustard based SC sauce ... but this was truly awesome.

This is locally known as the HUM grocery (logo has a hummingbird). Excellent place with nice…read morestaff. Great carolina bbq sandwiches, as well as chicken salad, pimento salad and more, chips added in as a side. There is local homegrown produce and fruit, as well as locally made items. I loved the indigo dyed cloth. Beer, ice tea and soft drinks available too.

ONLY NEGATIVE: it's located in Mt Pleasant & I need one closer to me, either in West Ashley or…read moreNorth Charleston would be great, thanks!! Ok, onto the review: I love Trader Joes. I don't make it that often, but I always enjoy the experience. From the flowers to the frozen food, to seasoning, to cheese, all the way to the employees in their floral shirts - it's usually a good time. The staff is fantastic, they have a great selection of items, and it just tastes good! The frozen butter chicken entree is my go to for "emergency meals" at work when I didn't have leftovers, etc. And what's even better - it doesn't taste like a frozen meal - it's just yummy! I really enjoy the variety and quality of the food.

Needed to update my TJ review because this is no longer the only TJ in town. They gave us a second…read morebut put it further down the road in MTP! We need you in Summerville TJ. My number one go to is their beef birria in the freezer section. I also bought a bunch of new proteins from the refrigerator and freezer section to give a try. They swap out items seasonally. My favorite season is fall when they have their cranberry orange relish and the gingerbread mini cream pies. Year round there is usually a great selection of fresh flowers. Fresh flowers make me happy.

So as a grocery store, I would say 3.5 stars and as an eatery, I would say 4.5 stars so let's call…read morethat an even 4 stars for El Molino. Grocery: I love how the place is so fresh and modern with cool displays like the orange trees when you walk in the door, but every time I walk around to shop, I don't end up finding much that I need. Usually at cultural grocery stores, I find some unique selections of things I can't find elsewhere as well as great prices on things that are more common. While I do find some great hot sauces and some other items, I feel that the standard items are higher priced than most grocery stores. For that reason, I only end up purchasing a few select items from the grocery area. Eatery: I love going in for tacos or a platter. I need to try some of the other items too. It's great that there are so many options, but it's also like a food court and you need to go to different places for different things. Until you've been a few times, you kinda have to figure it out for yourself. The food is always great though. I have a few tacos that I haven't loved, but I just don't order those ones when I go back. As of now it's set up great for getting food to go and then they have a bunch of tables if you want to dine in. It would be great if they added some more atmosphere to the dining experience like their taqueria in Johns Island.

OMG what took me so long to discover this place! El Molino supermarket on Rivers Avenue is the…read moreultimate Hispanic market. It has an incredible bakery section, an ice cream and dessert area, and one very large eatery with two sections depending on what type of food you want. Everything in the eatery is authentically cooked and prepared with the freshest of ingredients. I couldn't resist ordering the fish tacos. They only sell in 3s; however, all the other tacos you can buy just one. My fish was grilled to perfection and well seasoned with a cilantro salsa, cheese, lettuce, fresh tomatoes and lime wedges. Yummy! It also came with a spicy crema, which is absolutely amazing. The heat held on with a slight burn at the end. The bakery section was filled with incredible pastries and cakes and sweet breads, donuts,Flans, churros... you name it, they've got it. They also have a full produce are with fresh fruit and vegetables and great prices. The butcher area was filled with a variety of meats for any style of cooking. Their spice aisle was amazing! So many things to choose from. I think we spent at least a couple of hours here just exploring the store, enjoying the food and loving the atmosphere with upbeat Latina/Hispanic music. Everything was clean, organized and well displayed. Service was amazing with friendly faces and smiles. It's my new favorite place to shop and enjoy a meal. Great place for families!

You simply cannot beat Bert's! FREE coffee 24X7…read more Open year round!! They have a little bit of everything! They start serving breakfast @ 5am!!!

I love this place. It's the perfect beach market. They have almost everything you need so you don't…read morehave to brave the bridge to go to Publix, and everything you need for a great day trip to the beach. Always clean and cool, even if it's a little crowded (gotta use that square footage the best you can!). Always a fun little stop before or after Chico.

The quality and diversity f Asian foods is remarkable! Was able to find products that I have nt…read moreseen elsewhere except in NYC. Was especially impressed with the restaurant up front. The rare meat pho was excellent! All in all a great experience.

Great Asian grocery store!…read more This store has a decent variety of snacks and groceries. The produce section is somewhat limited, but the prices are pretty good throughout the entire store. They also sell restaurant supplies and have a dining area inside of lunch or dinner - they have great pho and springrolls ! H&L isn't in the most upscale location, but it has tons of parking, nice employees, and offers great shopping options for a quick snack or an entire weeks worth of groceries.