This is one of the places in Charleston I have missed since moving up to Asheville. I came back for a visit and HAD to come here! The selections of charcuterie items are wonderful! Some imported, a lot house made. The staff is always so kind and will slice 2 oz of bresaola super thin just for you. There is always a nice seafood selection, this time they had tilefish, yum! Nice cuts of meat to take home and have gourmet dinners or impress your friends. I like to stock up on duck fat when I come here as well. Check out their freezers also! They sell wine and cheese too, I grabbed some red dragon (whole grain mustard seeds in it) while I was here. Up front they usually have local eggs, duck confit, meatballs, soups,etc. As well as drink items. They serve lunch too but I have never had it, I just go there to stock up on supplies :) I wish they opened a place in Asheville!!! read more

There were three of us today. Two loved their sandwiches, an Italian and a roast beef sub. I did not. I got the veggie panini. They shredded carrots, yellow squash and zucchini and then sautéed it. Unfortunately that technique released a ton of liquid onto the bread leaving the too half of the focaccia crispy and delicious, and bottom half a soggy mess. Also, the veggie mixture was so over salted it was inedible. I would definitely go back, but I wouldn't get the veggie panini. The potato salad however was worth the trip! read more

I haven't been in here in a couple of years. Now I remember why I fell in love with this place. First off they have all different types of fresh meats. A ton of different kind of bacon and different cheeses as well. The staff is polite and the service is fast. The sandwiches are so simple but are made with quality ingredients and the bread is nice and soft. If you are looking for something fast and good for lunch that's not too heavy on your belly or your wallet I definitely recommend You giving this place a try! read more

Ted's Butcherblock - Turkey and cheddar sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The ambiance of this place is great. It's a deli. People are coming in to dine-in as well as grab their meat or potato salad to have at home. Everyone that worked there seemed pretty happy to take care of us and get us fed! Now for the food.... I ordered the Waldorf Chicken Salad on top of greens. So it was the actual salad--not the sandwich. The chicken salad was good. But the idea of placing it on top of lettuce might need to not be a thing. It's great if you're watching your figure or want more veggies...but it ends up being very dry and just weird. THey did give me a dressing...but I wasn't really sure what it was. Maybe a mustard-vinagrette type of thing. I'm not 100% positive of what it was, but I did not like it. So, I just ate my salad slightly dry. I think the moral of the story is that this place is a deli and should be treated as such. Order a sandwich. Not a salad. I feel like I would have loved it much more had I done that. read more

Ted's Butcherblock - the waldorf chicken salad on greens - Meat Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Found this gem when we drove into Charleston for a late lunch. This place is not only a sandwich/panini cafe with bottled brews but also sells various cheeses, meats, jams, salts (truffle salt too!). I had the caprese heated up with a side of gouda mac and cheese - loved it. My boyfriend got the pulled pork shoulder panini with potato salad - also a great choice. We had their chili also which was saltier than I would have liked but still good. read more

Ted's Butcherblock - Caprese sandwich with Gouda Mac and cheese - Meat Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I am writing this review LITERALLY while I am eating my food. It is that good. Do not kid yourself. Get the Mac and Cheese. Yes it's cold, but it is so delicious! I am enjoying a scrumptious Waldorf Salad Sandwich and I could not be more pleased. It's very refreshing, and the flavors are to die for. I couldn't be more pleased. Since I ordered online and had Quickfoxes deliver, I am definitely interested in going downtown and checking out the restaurant behind this glorious lunch I am currently wrapped up in! read more

Ted's is my go-to for lunch when I'm downtown. Often times I want to be adventurous. I feel I should try all of the new varieties popping up in Charleston on the daily (it seems like). If I don't want to think about it and know I want something delicious, Ted's it is. Everything I have had has always been delicious. My theory is to first check the specials board to see if anything catches my eye. Whatever it may be needs to sound damn good for me to fore go the Pulled Pork or the Waldorf Salad. If nothing grabs my attention, it comes down to hot or cold between the two mentioned above. I do want to try the BLT. Not usually a go-to sandwich for me, but if a simple sandwich like a BLT can be named best sandwich in South Carolina, then I need to try it. For the side item, no question here, Mac & Cheese no matter what. Some complain about the small size, but they pack it in there. Pretty sure if someone is complaining they didn't get enough Mac & Cheese, they are just saying "it is delicious and I can't imagine leaving without stuffing more of it in my face". In that case, kudos to you Ted's. For a drink, I either go with a craft beer from the case or just the pitchers of cce water and lemon they have set out. A nice touch actually. While you are at the counter grab a couple "landjaeger's" out of the glass jar for the road. They are like a gourmet Slim Jim "Ohhh Yeahhh!". It always puzzles me to see how busy the deli next door getsl. Not that Ted's isn't busy (at lunch sometimes there is a line out the door), I am just confused as to why you would ever go eat at just a regular ole sandwich shop with Ted's literally next door. Ted's is really more than a sandwich place. They have a butcher shop and sell all sorts of wines, cheeses, etc... They also offer a Bacon-of-the-Month club... my birthday is in July... hint hint. I have seen that they are also doing dinners on Fridays and other pop up style specials. Price is very reasonable and on the top of my list to try. Maybe this Friday? PS. Ted's get Wifi! I am not taking a star off for that but seriously. *** Correction - Ted's does have Wifi... Five Stars all the way! *** read more

I knew I was in for a treat when I approached Ted's and they had a Big Green Egg (google it, if you are no familiar) fired up outside. However, I came for two things.... the bacon of the month BLT and the aged gouda mac and cheese. The ciabatta bread was the perfect balance of firm yet soft texture, the spring mix was fresh and added a nice bite, the garlic aioli packed a garlicky punch and zing, the bacon had a great flavor and was nice and thick....BUT it was COLD. Really? I was expecting hot, crispy bacon...not cold, refrigerated bacon... The mac and cheese was made from perfectly cooked al dente shells and a cheese sauce made from a rue. It lacked a nice crust, in my opinion and contrary to other reviews, I feel it could be skipped. Especially, since it was served COLD. These shortcuts are huge in my book. This easily could have been a five star lunch. I can tell that these guys know their meat! They have gator, quail, lardon, marguez sausage, rilette, terrarine, jerky, landjager, etc. Also, they have a small wine selection and a small, but quality cheese and olive selection. You can pick up pierorgies, marcona almonds, local pickles, or banana pudding flavored popsicles. They had a pretty cool beer (nice micros and Belgiums) and fancy waters and sodas to accompy your meal. There is free water in the center of the store. I was there around noon on a Saturday and it was packed. You line up to order and hope for a seat. They call out your name when your order is ready. It was tasty and I do recommend it....but if they did it right, it would have been so much better. :-( At dinner time they will cook up a steak on the Big Green Egg and on the weekend they were fliiping burgers. It's not on the menu, so I thought I would mention it. read more

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Delicious! I had the Wagyu beef panini and wasn't let down along with organic peach tea. Great casual atmosphere with some decent background music. The place smells great, has a great variety to the menu that allows custom creations, and outstanding customer service. read more

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You'll experience immediate happiness as soon as you walk in the door...the smell of fresh smoked bacon and meats are overwhelming!!! We literally stumbled upon Ted's while we were looking for a place to have lunch traveling through Charleston. Wonderful stumble upon!! Delicious sandwiches! Do not pass up the aged Gouda mac and cheese. Seriously to die for. read more

Ted's Butcherblock - New Orleans panini & Gouda mac 'n cheese!!! Sooo good!! - Meat Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We still remember fondly our visit to Ted's. After visiting Fort Sumter we walked, a very short walk, over to Ted's for lunch. After some really rich meals, we just wanted simple. The only thing I remember clearly through the haze of my foodgasm was the mac and cheese. It's what everyone was raving about. It was rave worthy. I wasn't expecting it to be cold, like a macaroni salad, but that made it even better. There aren't even words. The sandwiches were amazing. We marveled over the bacon selection and cheeses. It received some of our highest praise-"I wish we had this at home." read more

Went here on a recent visit to Charleston but have definitely been here before during my previous time in Charleston. This time around we have covid restrictions so slightly different. Nonetheless, I helped myself to a delicious glass of rose and order a curried chicken salad for lunch. The chicken salad was soooooooooo good. I sat in the corner with my computer, a water, and my food and drinks. There is so much more to enjoy about this place (great cheese selection) but I will have to do that next time. Definitely check out this place for lunch if you are in the area! read more

After a visit to the aquarium, my boyfriend and I walked to Ted's, smelling the smoked meats a half a block away. We both ordered the chicken, pancetta, and avocado sandwich with hot gouda mac and cheese, and we were thrilled with the decision. The mac and cheese was honestly just okay, a little peppery for my liking, but the sandwich was fantastic! The ciabatta bread was clearly fresh, the chicken was flavorful, and the pancetta was perfectly salty to add definition to the avocado. The whole thing was a bit of a delectable mess, but for about $21, we left stuffed and happy. Cute atmosphere and friendly service too. I've already raved about it to the relatives we're visiting. read more

Ted's Butcherblock - Half of a chicken, pancetta and avocado sandwich with gouda mac & cheese. Tasty! - Meat Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Absolutely loved it! Super cute inside, it's like a little Italian grocery, the staff was very friendly. They were extremely busy. Place was clean. Food was quick. We had the Mint Pea Chilled Soup, Spring Veggie Soup, the Vegetable Panini and the Cuban Panini with 1 side of Potato Salad and 1 side of Mac and Cheese. Definitely craving the Mint Pea soup and cannot wait to try the Wagu Beef next time! read more

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We ordered Thanksgiving turkeys from them with some sides and gravy. Food was delicious!! Ordering was a major hassle. I called 4 times to place an order and they were too busy to take my order every time. They asked if they could call back, which they did but I missed the first call . . . regardless it was a hassle. When we got there for pickup they had my name wrong! They found my order and all was good. We will use them again and I'd love to try a sandwich or two, but maybe we'll go there to order. We'll definitely be back in spite of the hassle. read more

Dropped by before catching a cruise. A little place with delightful eats! The wagyu beef panini was tender, filling, and flavorful. Truffle mac and cheese and coleslaw were good too. Definitely worth a stop, and especially convenient to the cruise ships and a Walgreens next door (for any last minute supplies). read more

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We came by today for a quick Father's Day lunch. They grill burgers on Saturday's and both my husband and I had one. They were delicious. Very friendly staff! Can't remember the last time someone at a casual style restaurant was so nice and accommodating. The place feels very relaxed and just a great atmosphere. We will be coming back really soon to get a steak grilled on a Friday evening. I recommend. Give it a try! Note: The Gouda Mac and cheese is served cold. It's not bad, just forewarning because I didn't know. read more

This place is Ok...not great. We stopped by for lunch on Saturday and after paying $100 for 5 lunches, we left with mixed reviews from our family. We could smell what we thought would be delicious smoked meat from the Big Green Egg out back but when we ordered smoked meat, it was removed from refrigerated packaging and reheated. We probably won't put this place at our go-to list read more

Wagyu Beef sandwich. Eat one. Busy but great lunch spot. Delightful restaurant ... very pleased overall. I am not a deli guy, just not my go-to, but this is a great deli, make sense? All my lunch companions were 100% pleased. They have everything in the meat, cheese, and accouterment department. Great sandwiches. Delicious. Wagyu Beef Panini is notable and, of itself, is worthy of 5 stars. Highly recommended. read more

Came highly recommended when I visited Charleston for a conference & the Wagyu panini was huge & deelish

Love the meats and cheeses and sandwiches here, aneveryone's lunch sandwich was well enjoyed. The macaroni and cheese was top level as well.

This is going to sound weird coming from a vegetarian, but this place was amazing! I walk in, and this wonderful gem of a person, Morgan, greets me. I explain to her that I've heard amazing things about Ted's, and have to try it, then I explain my situation (the one of not eating meat). She patiently walks me through all of the vegetarian options. Afterwards, she gives me a tour of the place in case I want to bring the meat eater of a husband by (which I will!). The food was amazing, I literally watched the chefs behind the counter stirring soup and creating new dishes for the counter. I highly recommend the beet salad, mac and cheese or their brussel sprouts. read more

I love this place!! I usually get lunch next door to them at East Bay, but decided to try this and it was AMAZING!! The people are so friendly and they sell the coolest food and items in there. And you can never go wrong with their Waygu Beef!! You must try this place!! It's mouth watering. read more

We went in because our vacation package of Omaha steaks was not delivered so we were in search of steak. They are considered to be the best ever butcher. Interesting selection of wine. Definitely a place to have a casual lunch or take out for a picnic. read more

When in Charleston, you won't be disappointed with a stop at Ted's! I went with a party of five for the Friday night dinner on June 25. After making the reservation a few weeks in advance, since we were traveling in from out of town, they called the day before to confirm and review the menu (which changes weekly). Our featured choice was a grilled quail, which three of us got and was excellent. That came with veggies, duck fat roasted potatoes, and a pickled peach ginger aioli (amazing!) The other 2 entrees were 8oz beef tenderloin filets (cooked to a perfect medium) and sides (Gouda Mac and cheese - yum!) and Caesar salad. The meat - as expected at a butcher shop - was fantastic. It was the dessert that really made the visit complete - a bread pudding with strawberries. Outstanding. The wine and beer selection was solid too. The staff - Jared, Ted, plus a new waitress who's name I didn't catch - took great care of us. Will go back when we're back in the area. read more

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Fun place. It has easy access and a good vibe. The rest of these words are to allow the post

Amazing bratwurst that we got for our Oktoberfest celebration. Ted is awesome too! Love this place will be returning:)

Stopped in a whim while waiting to go on the Ft Sumter tour. Small place, limited seating but a lot of traffic coming and going for the deli as well as take out hot food. Clearly this is a hidden gem favored by locals. I had a bbq sandwich while my wife had the burger of the day. Look forward to going back on our next visit - very convenient to our hotel. Being from Chicago it was also nice to find pierogi in the freezer case! read more

The sandwiches we had were mediocre and that's coming from someone who splurged for carbs! The Mac and cheese was served cold which was just wrong. read more

If you want a simple sandwich come to Ted's. It has very good sandwiches and also has grilled cheese for your kids. It was the best grilled cheese I have ever had! So stop by Ted'a for a delicious sandwich. read more

I've had a lot of steak in my day and this is the most amazing steak I have ever had. Steak is fresh cut to your liking and then cooked the way you want it. Noah was a excellent server. Definitely recommend this place. The Gouda Mac and cheese was to die for. I'd eat it that way always if I could. read more

Ted's Butcherblock - Ribeye steak and Gouda Mac and cheese - Meat Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Pretty standard foodie fare, but I wasn't 100% happy. I got the special Hunan pork shoulder sandwich. I'm not sure if it was the sauce or what but something tasted a bit like lighter fluid. Maybe it was vinegar that was just sitting on the cabbage? It was a sandwich that seems like a really good idea on paper but everything just didn't come together. It would probably be fine without the bread. I got the Mac n cheese side, and it was a little weird cold. I also got a beer from the fridge and somehow my total was $25 for lunch. I just wasn't satisfied for a $25 meal. I'm also not a picky eater at all. There are three things I don't like: sun-dried tomatoes, cantaloupe, and eel, so it's not that. Maybe other things on the menu are better. I was with a group and nobody was raving about what they ordered. Kind of a let down considering all the good Yelp reviews. read more

Ted's Butcherblock - The special pork shoulder sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Absolutely amazing place, I come at least once a week. I would say it's the best deli in Charleston, as they have every option you could possibly think of when it comes to cured meats, and their prepared food is delicious. My go to for lunch is the Wagyu Beef Panini with a side of their Gouda Mac and Cheese. Incredible every time. Fun atmosphere for a quick lunch. read more

Ted's Butcherblock - Meat Shops Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very disappointed in my meal. Do not understand the high ratings I read on Yelp. Do people in Charleston not expect to get actual meat in their sandwiches? Sorry but it's shameful to charge $10.00 for 2 thin slices of meat on a 3 inch bun and call it a sandwich. I hate chain sandwich shops but frankly I could get more meat in a sandwich at Subway, Quiznos or Firehouse Subs. read more

Ok second time going to Ted's so I have to update my review! I had an AMAZING pastrami sandwich today! My boyfriend also had the chicken,pancetta, and avocado sandwich. Of course we just split both sandwiches and I couldn't have picked a better lunch spot! Sorry no picks because it was just gone soo fast! This place has amazing sandwiches and meats! It's tucked away on east Bay Street but a place you must go to! It's right beside east bay deli, but wayyy better!! I had a vegetable panini that was amazing and a salad! They also have beer and wine choices for you to have! I will definitely be revisiting this place often! read more

We've been going to Ted's since it opened, stopped in a week or two ago and still love it. A bit sad that we are no longer within walking distance. By far my favorite thing is Saturday burgers on the Big Green Egg. There is no way you can walk by the place and pass up the deliciousness that is on that grill. Every week is a different burger, cooked to order and amazing. Also a fan of the Friday Night Dinners and Wine Tastings (the $5 for the wine tasting is a donation to a local cause/then you can buy a bottle to have with your meal at a discount). You can pick meat or fish from the case and have it grilled with your choice of sides. Not sure if they are doing the special menu each week, but if you follow them on instagram you will know in advance. I'd make a reservation during the busy times of the year. Years ago we had them cater a party and everything was top notch, plenty of food. We've also gotten gift baskets at Christmas and they really do their best to customize it for you and make it special. We were also constant buyers of Ted's Bolognese sauce out of the case - IT'S AWESOME. I like the place for lunch, favorite sandwiches would be - Pulled Pork Panini and the Pancetta Chicken Avocado. I like their salads as well, usually do a make your own. The sides to me are ok - but often have more ingredients than I want. I'd score them 5 stars, but there are times when they get really slammed that I feel like I get way less salad than I would if it were earlier in the day or less crowded and sometimes I wish they would change up the sandwich menu more often. The burger, however, cannot be beat. Also Ted is a Jersey guy - so props for that. read more

Everytime I come the food is always amazing!! Fresh meat, and they don't hold back when layering it on your sandwich. My friend told me about Ted's and when I tried it out I couldn't believe how good it was!! I normally get the Wagyu beef panini or the chicken pancetta. 100% worth your money if you come here!! read more

Hands down one of the BEST sandwich places I have ever been to. I got the pulled pork panini which was fantastic. I get sick with dairy, so they were able to change the Cole slaw w/cheese in it for the regular Cole slaw. This is an excellent choice if you have the choice to eat downtown Charleston. read more

Delicious!! Stumbled onto this place when we got of the Fort Sumter boat!! Definitely suggest to anyone in the area

The New Orleans panini was best sandwich I've had in a long time. Had a big group- everyone raved about their choice... BLT and salads were favorites too. Everything is made by hand, so backlog can take awhile if they are busy... just have a beer or 2 while u wait read more