Swiftwater Cafe

4.4 (90 reviews)

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almost 2 years ago

Cracked Pepper Turkey Sandwich was on stale bread. Tomato Bisque Soup was luke warm and awful. More like tomato soup made with water only.

almost 5 years ago

My Pesto Turkey sandwich was also good. We'll be back!

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almost 2 years ago

Cracked Pepper Turkey Sandwich was on stale bread. Tomato Bisque Soup was luke warm and awful. More like tomato soup made with water only.

about 7 years ago

Settled on Cracked Pepper Turkey sub, 2 hot dogs combo, and tomato basil soup.

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almost 6 years ago

The breakfast bagel sandwich is awesome, and my friends loved their breakfast burrito! Big fan, it made my last morning in Charleston a great one.

over 7 years ago

The breakfast burrito was light and fluffy in the egg department, and it owned the perfect amount of sausage, cheese, and veggies. Well done. My mate's egg sandwich was highly regarded. Service is easy, it's a walk up counter to...

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I ordered the Cobb Salad. I must admit how skimpy the ingredients are. The bacon is probably a tablespoon. There's 1/4 of a hard boiled egg. Zero avocado. The chicken is a decent amount and tastes good but I'm disappointed in this salad.

Cute little deli in downtown! The service was quick & food was good! I grabbed the special, which was a Turkey BLT!

Sherry T.

My girlfriend and I had breakfast here a few days ago, just as the COVID restrictions were starting to ease up. There were only two other patrons present, so we had no difficulty finding a seat, despite the social distancing awkwardness. The food was solid--perfectly cooked eggs, crunchy bacon, well-seasoned potatoes, and some darn good biscuits and gravy. Service was fast and incredibly friendly. The only areas in need of improvement are seating and ventilation. The booths are harder than a rock, and patrons will find that they smile like they've been frying foods for hours after leaving.

Went back to try a hotdog with slaw. The hotdog, with sauce and onions is top 3 in WV. The slaw makes it a top 10-15 candidate. The slaw is tasteless and only brings down the hotdog. They need to get better slaw to put it back in the top 3 bracket

Janay S.

I tried their wv dogs and now I'm obsessed. Also tried their black bean burger and best thing ever. Will be going back soon.

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Maria J.

7 years ago

Great Cafe experience! Quick and extremely friendly service. The owner was very helpful with trip recommendations for us since we were traveling farther. Sandwiches were all very tasty. Perfect place to stop for lunch but the breakfast menu looked delicious too! read more

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Kayla B.

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7 years ago

SO GOOD. I've lived in Charleston my entire life. Tried just about every restaurant there is and I can say with confidence that you will not be disappointed. Today was my first time visiting the Swiftwater Cafe and I will be sure to be back. The people were friendly. The food was beyond delicious. 10/10. Definitely recommend. read more

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John L.

7 years ago

Wow! Great friendly home feeling with GREAT FOOD.. service was friendly and fast.. Enjoyed the Turkey Pesto Sandwich with home made potatoe salad like my moms! Looking forward to return often! Great prices! read more

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Annie M.

8 years ago

Great spot for a lot of lunch variety! And breakfast! Veggie wraps and breakfast sandwiches, and with grab n go options. Like!

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Lee A.

9 years ago

I love this place. We eat lunch here all the time. The chilli with a grilled cheese sandwiche is the best. However recently they have been cutting the peppers to large. Otherwise I love it. read more

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Teddy Q.

Thanks for the feedback and a good review. We appreciate it very…

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Meghan B.

7 years ago

Super friendly folks and quick service. We missed breakfast but the lunch was just as satisfying. Good music. Clean. read more

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Odie P.

9 years ago

Been here twice now. Love this place. So nice to have a diner style place downtown. Took my daughter there. She is a hot snob. Swiftwater WV hotdogs are a success. Happy to have finally visited this place. Love the fact that people are sitting in here and hanging out. Great place. Will be back. read more

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Teddy Q.

We appreciate your positive review! Thanks!

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Becca B.

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5 years ago

Visited the cutest little country breakfast restaurant, tucked in the city of Charleston. Food was cheap yummy and came out so fast!

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Teddy Q.

Thank you for the great review, we try to be quick so that people can…

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Jason L.

8 years ago

A great lunch and even breakfast spot. Solid menu with quick service. The food is always fresh and delicious. From hot dogs to wraps to specialty sandwiches I found everything they're delicious read more

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Teddy Q.

Thanks, love the review!

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Dan B.

8 years ago

I'm new-ish to Yelp, haven't left many reviews. Stumbled across Swiftwater this morning. Needed good, fast, and cheap this morning. This spot hits all three, and I felt good about supporting a local crew. Got bacon egg and cheese on wheat, biggest coffee they got, water for the road. Staff is polite and looks you in the eye. Will come back. read more

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Matthew J.

6 years ago

I eat at Swiftwater multiple times a week because of their friendly staff, good food, and quick service. This is the place I go when I'm short on time and big on appetite. I easily can get in and out of there in a less than 10 minutes if I need hot food, and only a couple of minutes if I grab food from the cooler. Their daily specials are delicious and varied--including their juicy Big Ed Burger and Big BBQ Sandwich. Also, their BLT's have a whole lot of bacon (I mean 5 slices, you kidding me??) and two slices of juicy tomato. And, if I actually ate breakfast, I would eat there every morning--their breakfast menu is as unbeatable as a Jevon Carter full-court press. read more

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Tanaga R.

9 years ago

In town for work and just stopped in based on yelp review! The place does not disappoint. Cute mom and pop type breakfast shop. I had big breakfast platter and food was hot, tasty and quick. It's easier to find if you come down Washington St instead of Capitol. Didn't give 5 simply because they didn't have the chopped fruit that looked so good in the pics! read more

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Teddy Q.

Thanks for the great review! Sometimes we run out of the fresh…

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Sara E.

8 years ago

Great tiny cute place, great food, great service, food came fast & it taste like home (: my son is super picky and when he dances while eating the food you know it's good. Owner is really nice as well, he came out to meet us and ask how it was. Will be back. read more

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Anthony C.

9 years ago

I make it a point to have lunch here when I'm in town. Great service, price points and food!!!

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Teddy Q.

I appreciate your feedback, Thanks!

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Cathie B.

9 years ago

The single star is when you show up 1 hour before closing. Your choices will only be what ever is pre madeand sitting in the refrigerator. I guess tomorrows' customers should say thank you for our eating of 'leftovers from the day' as they would be more likely to purchase FRESH MADE items when the shop reopens in the morning. Pricey lunch, staff were so disengaged chit chatting with themselves they forgot the cookies we purchased. I was only visiting the area, but need to question Yelp reviews if they are only from the locals who don't know good sandwich shops! read more

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Raegan R.

6 years ago

This place is amazing! I am not exaggerating when I say that the staff is the friendliness people I've ever experienced at a restaurant. The food was great too! read more

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Teddy Q.

Thank you, kind, friendly, professional is the only job requirement.

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Bo V.

9 years ago

Anytime i'm walking around the downtown area I stop in for the hotdog special. Best hotdogs in town

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Jeffrey K.

6 years ago

Swiftwater Cafe rocks! Its food is fantastic; owner and staff are good down home folks that run a great little business with way better food than large chains do! We were visiting in from the Northern Panhandle of WV and just stopped in. Will definitely recommend and be back on our way through again! Thank you Swiftwater! :) read more

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S L.

9 years ago

We had lunch here and really enjoyed it! Great food, great atmosphere, and great people. The soup and grilled cheese combo was probably our favorite meal, although all were fantastic. Prices are reasonable and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be returning! read more

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Jen H.

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13 years ago

This is my favorite lunch spot in Charleston. I almost always grab a southwest chicken wrap from the case, but I will sometimes order chili, a barbecue, or the Italian sub. They do have crinkle fries, which I don't like, but other sides are available. The brownies are pretty great. read more

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Matt S.

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15 years ago

Hands down my favorite lunch spot in town. There is no replacement for fresh food made by great people. I've never had anything bad. The place is consistent, fast and friendly. It might not be the most creative menu, but it is by far the best in town because they care about the food they make, which makes everything better. I've eaten at after lunch place in Charleston and I would choose Swiftwater over them all read more

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Sarah A.

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9 years ago

This is a quick lunch spot where you order at the counter and get a number. Food always comes out quickly. There are also ready to eat wraps, salads and sides in the cooler. Fountain and bottled drinks. All of the staff are extremely friendly. Lunch is $5-9 but fresh and always quick and correct. Everything I have had has been tasty. They also serve breakfast and have a couple soups of the day. There is seating inside and outside when it is nice. I prefer the hotdog special- 2 hotdogs with your choice of toppings, chips, and a drink for $6. All beef hotdogs and great chili! read more

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Teddy Q.

Thanks for the great review we appreciate your business!

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Laura C.

11 years ago

So glad I trusted Swiftwater Cafe to handle my breakfast craving this morning. They were nice, friendly, and made me the best breakfast burrito I've ever had! read more

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Teddy Q.

Thanks for posting that awesome review!

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Sean B.

7 years ago

Super friendly and engaging. Food was great and a surprise baked good section that was on point.

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April S.

9 years ago

This is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat at lunch. The salads, wraps and pasta salad are the best around. Make sure to stop here when you are in the area!!! read more

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John M.

16 years ago

I've eaten at Swiftwater twice now. The staff is very courteous and swift (pun intended). The cafe is smallish with a seating capacity of about 25-30. I've tried the hotdogs and the hamburger. Both were very run of the mill. The price is very reasonable for the hamburger (w/bacon and cheese) and fries I paid $6.88. The hamburger wasn't bad just nothing to write home about, the fries were atrocious, soggy and cold durring the lunch rush. Two hotdogs w/chili and a small drink with chips was approx $5. Again, nothing terribly wrong with the hotdogs, the chili was kind of sweet which doesn't appeal to me and I requested cheese and got a slice of american and would have expected cheddar. The drink which came with the hotdog "meal deal" was so small I thought the clerk was kidding when he handed me the cup!! All in all I don't think I'll be giving them a third chance. read more

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Benjamin R.

10 years ago

I discovered this cafe through Yelp. I had the most wonderful, quick, and appropriately priced lunch ($6-8). I had their hickory pork BBQ with potato salad and it was the best in the city. The most exquisite lunch I've had in Charleston under $10. I'm so happy I've discovered this new lunch spot. read more

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Dan Y.

7 years ago

Great lunch spot. Food is always fresh and the staff are so nice. It's a smoking place to be.

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Sara C.

16 years ago

This is my favorite lunch spot when I want to grab a quick (swift!) bite alone. If I'm feeling gluttonous, I'll go for the hot dog special and if not, they make a good salad too. Occasionally they offer hamburgers. The owner and staff are super nice and I've never had a bad experience. It's not fancy, but it's fast and it's good. read more

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Claire B.

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14 years ago

Excellent place to grab lunch if you work in the nearby area. Good selection and I haven't had anything there that I didn't like. Not gourmet, but decent, solid food. Service is professional and quick. read more

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Heather C.

7 years ago

This is one of my favorite lunch spots! Best chili/slaw hot dogs in the area (the only ones I'll eat) & their wraps are awesome too! I work a couple blocks away & I walk here, can't speak on parking. read more

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Clark A.

8 years ago

I love the location and vibe of this place; however, the food was disappointing. The restaurant has that hole in the wall feel you want when you visit a new city and want something local. Maybe we got the wrong food but the fries, burger, and BLT tasted like something my wife and I could make at home. read more

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Anna S.

7 years ago

I am originally from West Virginia and am in town for family. I have missed not being able to get a West Virginia hotdog. We found this place and theyhad hotdogs. We both got the hotdogs and loved them. I would highly recommend going here. read more

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Daniel B.

10 years ago

We were passing through on a trip and wanted to go to a local place for lunch. We really enjoyed this place. Great atmosphere with bluegrass music playing. Food was great. Staff and owner were very friendly, and not overbearing at all, just genuinely kind and friendly people. BLT's were superb. read more

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Terry E.

8 years ago

Great food and great service. We eat there at least twice a week for lunch. Their sandwiches are the best. Good selection to choose from on the menu. read more

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Doug F.

8 years ago

I've been working across the street from Swiftwater for six years, so this is my go-to place. Great cracked pepper turkey and swiss sandwich, great chef salad and Cobb salad. I love the big Ed burger with those delicious, slightly crunchy roasted potatoes too. I've had breakfast there too and it was really good. Biscuits and gravy, and bacon, egg and cheese biscuit, sausage biscuit; all were great. Prices at what you expect to pay downtown, but not unreasonable. This place is consistently very good every time. I've never had a bad experience there. Friendly and fast service. Give them a try! read more

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Alexandra J.

9 years ago

Great place for a delicious home-cooked breakfast. Excellent biscuits & sausage gravy. Fast and welcoming service. Address is Capitol Street but street entrance is on E. Washington St. read more

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Teddy Q.

Thanks for the great review and pointing out the Washington street…

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David W.

9 years ago

Cute, old-timey lunch plate downtown Charleston. Easy access to I-64, easy on and off. Typical breakfast- lunch grill. Quick service and good food. read more

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Teddy Q.

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Scott W.

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10 years ago

First of all, I love the dedication to customer service from this place. Friendly and quick moving staff. I go in frequently for both breakfast and lunch. Can get in and out in minutes or sit down and enjoy the good food if I'm not in a rush. Lunch specials rotate and are creative however my favorite is the Wednesday and Friday Big Ed burger days and I always go for the seasoned red potatoes as my side. Delicious. Just seems like a generally well run establishment. I like that it's as local as it gets with a really cool owner that understands how to take care of customers. read more

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Teddy Q.

Thanks for the great review!

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Beth B.

8 years ago

A real downtown jewel. Love this place. Wonderful food, reasonably priced and the service couldn't have been better.

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405 Capitol St
Ste 105
Charleston, WV 25301
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(304) 342-2443
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Hours

What time does Swiftwater Cafe open?

Swiftwater Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Swiftwater Cafe close?

Swiftwater Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Swiftwater Cafe is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 2:00 PMSat-Sun Closed

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Does Swiftwater Cafe take Bitcoin?

No, Swiftwater Cafe does not take Bitcoin.

Does Swiftwater Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Swiftwater Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Swiftwater Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Swiftwater Cafe does have catering options.

Does Swiftwater Cafe have a happy hour?

No, Swiftwater Cafe does not have a happy hour.

Does Swiftwater Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Swiftwater Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Swiftwater Cafe allow dogs?

No, Swiftwater Cafe does not allow dogs.

Does Swiftwater Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Swiftwater Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Swiftwater Cafe have bike parking?

No, Swiftwater Cafe does not have bike parking.

Does Swiftwater Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Swiftwater Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Swiftwater Cafe have parking?

Yes, Swiftwater Cafe has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Swiftwater Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Swiftwater Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Swiftwater Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Swiftwater Cafe has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Fast casual dining, Great Locally roasted coffee, Homemade soups, sandwiches, assorted wraps and salads, fresh fruit, hot dogs, BBQ, and more. We also specialize in corporate breakfast and lunch catering. Fresh, friendly and delicous

History

Established in 2003.

Moved back home in 2003 to meet a need for a locally owned cafe downtown. Allows us to give back to our community and keep us close to the best white water in the USA. The love for the beautiful rivers in our state shows in our many river pics and big fish pics on the walls. The love for superior customer service shows in our effort to please. Our love for quality fresh food is clear when you leave. We look forward to many more great years to come.

Meet the Business Owner: Teddy Q.

Love to feed the people, run the whitewater rivers in our state, and be the best husband and father possible.

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Kita Modern Japanese

I had the A5 Wagyu Filet and the Omakase Nigiri. The steak was perfectly cooked, and the Nigiri…read morecame out nicely plated and the presentation was beautiful. Everything had a great taste, I especially enjoyed the Unagi Nigiri. I had a great waiter, very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. The environment was nice as well, I felt very comfortable.

Sushi was really good! Service was really fast and really friendly as always, even offered to go…read morecups for our drinks. Very fast about clearing plates away. Always a great place for lunch or a date night. Food is always amazing!!

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Local Draft Beer Charleston, WV

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Lola's

One of my local favorites that always serves the best pie in town…read more The sweet potato salad is a great start to any pie. They have added on a large bar area that really adds to the outdoor ambiance. The Gorgonzola cheese paired with the fig and rosemary drizzle is amazing. They have many great pie options and I've never had one that I didn't like. As always, thanks for a great pie and enjoyable evening.

The pesto portobello was delicious. Fresh mozzarella, plenty of roasted garlic. Dough was awesome…read more And the fried mozzarella was perfect. Can't recommend enough. The sangria too!

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New outdoor area. So cute!

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Chow Thai

Chow Thai is located in Charleston, WV it's a small location but well worth the stop…read more Once entering you are kinda in a lobby where someone will take your order and then seat you in a smaller room next to it. There isn't a lot of tables I think 6 one larger one in the center. If you don't get there before a rush you will have to wait for your food in front of the door and register best hold 4 people max. My biggest fault is the lack of space as they have great options and some Asian food to buy at the entrance too but once people are there you can't really see you buy. Decor wasn't something grand it was really walls, windows, table, food. That's all you really need, but I just wish there was more space. 2 out of 5 Service: The lady that took our orders and brought us our food was so kind answered any questions we had and offered great ideas for our kids. There was free water and food was brought to us. 5 out of 5 Food: This is where things get a little out of hand please note I cannot spell so best of luck! I got the Pad Thi with little spicy - it has quite a bit of nuts on it adding a beautiful crunch, bright bean sprouts, and just the right mix of spice. 5 out of 5 Tum um Soup I think - had nice flavor and is what was expected as all tum um soups. 4 out of 5 Ramen with sauce - kids enjoyed and ate what they could best way to explain dried ramen with flavor packed added after cooking. 3 out of 5 Pad won seen - (I am very sure I spelled that wrong or got it mixed up) I personally wish I got this over the pad thi; nice sauce sweet but salty. Fresh broccoli and shrimp. 5 out of 5 I didn't ask if they had a bathroom and I didn't see signs so I don't think it was an option to rate. Over all 3.7 out of 5! Going to round up to 4!

Was craving Thai food really badly the other day and found this gem of a restaurant hidden in…read moreCharleston! The location was a little confusing to get to at first, but the food is so worth it. I had the green curry with chicken and it was absolutely delicious. The lady taking the orders was super sweet. The seating area is small, but cute and perfect for a little date night or lunch out. 10/10 recommend!

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The Bucket

Not fancy but comfortable. This isn't a "first date" sort of place and it's not the place you bring…read moresomeone to impress them. This is the place you go to when you're just looking for a fun place to relax, enjoy a drink or two, enjoy some wings or a burger, listen to some music, and appreciate an attentive and caring wait staff. I picked The Bucket because they're in an RV hospitality program, arriving at around dinner time. I was well served by Jordan who was lovely, friendly and didn't mind me taking this table for about four hours. It's just too hot outside and it's nice and cool inside. They weren't ever busy enough that they needed my table. The only point off is that there's only one table with a power outlet which didn't make a difference tonight. Beers were cold, the wings were perfect, and I had an absolutely perfect evening. [Review 747 of 2026 - 214 in West Virginia - 25928 overall]

Burgers were delish! Onion rings were crispy and tasted great! Our server was fun and friendly. We…read moreloved the chips. They were like they were like their House Chips were the best! Crispy and salty- loved them!!

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Dem 2 Brothers And A Grill

Awesome food--we loved the pulled pork, loved the ribs, the Cole slaw was super delicious, and the…read moregreen beans were great too! The large smokers caught our attention as we were passing by, with smoke billowing out--and the aroma of delicious smoked meat made us turn around and stop in. They were so nice and helpful with the food choices, and a special touch was the cook presenting the food to us before bagging the boxes for us to go. He was also very helpful in suggesting a cool (and apparently little known) picnic spot by the river! Perfect! I can't wait to go back! If you love BBQ, this place is the real deal.

Food was ok the first time I went but the service was good. The woman that served us made up the…read morefoods lack of pizazz! The second time the food was fantastic. Fall off the bone ribs. I mean so tender moist sauce in my beard and all over my face! Some local sports highlights needs improvement!

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Paige R.

8 years ago

We reached out to Teddy to place a catering order for a lunch business meeting we had in WV (our Company is from NH). During the ordering process, he was very accommodating to our requests and very responsive when we needed to get a hold of him. He showed up with his Son to deliver our catering order and our team thought they were amazing! They delivered the food to the building and were right on time. We got great feedback from everyone at the meeting that the food was phenomenal and we wanted to make sure we gave them a great review. Very professional and delicious food! If we ever do business in the area again, we will be sure to order from here! read more

Dolly P.

7 years ago

This is my first time in Charleston, WV. My husband and I checked out Swiftwater Cafe from a recommendation on Yelp. It was a quaint little cafe with a good selection of deli, sandwiches, soups & salads. The sign said Best In Town for the Hotdogs and got curious. They were amazing! The slaw texture was great and worked well with the chili. Everything on that Hotdog complemented each other. I also tried the Cracked Pepper Turkey Sandwich and it did not disappoint. Service is also quick and though the line keeps getting long, the crew is prepared and can keep up. read more

Kirsten S.

214

7 years ago

We didn't look at reviews before we came, only the menu, and it didn't disappoint! Great cafe atmosphere, super friendly people! We are just passing through the area and wanted a good breakfast and we got it! The Breakfast Dog and Grilles Breakfast Burrito were delicious! Maybe next time we pass through Charleston we will stop for lunch! read more

Elizabeth B.

7 years ago

This place rocks. They called me to let me know the BBQ sauce had trace amounts of wheat (I am gluten free), but I ordered it anyway. The BBQ was hot, with a little bit of spice, but very delicious. The coleslaw was also delicious. read more

Ryan F.

9 years ago

Cozy breakfast spot with a great home cooked menu. Staff is always friendly l, as are the regulars. Get the big breakfast platter and enjoy a few moments reminiscing about Saturday morning breakfasts from your childhood. read more

Andrea S.

8 years ago

Stopped by on our way through West Virginia! The breakfast sandwich I got was really good (reminded me of home-cooked meals at my mom's)! Friendly staff and very reasonable prices. It's a cute area in town, too! read more

Kristi P.

9 years ago

The best little cafe to eat at in Charleston. Fresh food everyday! Everyone is so nice and polite. Very nice atmosphere! Even the boss came out and shook my hand. Best place to eat I will be going back. read more

Dolores A.

8 years ago

Worked in the Diamond building on Capital Street, ate at Swiftwater somedays breakfast and lunch. Love the food and the shop was always clean, also loved Teddy! 08/05/18. Dolores Anderson read more