11 Must Try Brunch Spots in Charleston, SC
Let’s be real, brunch is an occasion, and we would even go so far to say that it’s what we look forward to the most on the weekends! There are some incredible spots throughout Charleston, allowing you to explore Southern flavors and Southern hospitality at their best. Take a look at our list of the best brunch spots to try when you’re spending time in Charleston, SC.
Toast All Day
155 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 534-0043
Brunch doesn’t have to be confined to the weekends, and Toast All Day is about providing it every day of the week, starting at 6 AM. The casual eatery has a cozy dining room offering southern hospitality. You’ll find plenty of biscuits and Lowcountry classics across the menu. Perhaps the best reason to come in is because of what you can sip on. There is a comprehensive menu of espressos and cappuccinos. Additionally, you’ll find mimosas and Bloody Marys.
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
(843) 416-5020
The Obstinate Daughter is worth the drive over to Sullivan’s Island when you want a fun and inventive brunch. The restaurant is known for its local craft beer scene, and some of the brunch cocktails will use beer in them. The country-chic space will invite you in while giving you divine views of the water. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays, and it’s a good idea to make a reservation. The chefs will prepare sweet rolls that vary by week, eggs in purgatory, and many other classics. You can also try some of the fresh pasta and flatbread dishes that the restaurant is famous for.
Halls Chophouse
434 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 727-0090
The Halls Chophouse hosts a gospel brunch every Sunday, complete with live music. It’s become such a popular place to hit in Charleston that you’ll want to plan ahead with a reservation. The restaurant sits like a traditional steakhouse, complete with white linen on the tables. You can find tables for two as well as larger tables to accommodate the whole family. The menu includes French toast with lavender-scented brioche as well as a crabcake eggs benedict featuring a Creole hollandaise sauce.
Virginia’s on King
412 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 735-5800
Southern comfort is served up daily at Virginia’s on King. The upscale eatery is open at 8 AM every day, serving up some incredible breakfast and lunch dishes. The dining room has a comfortable vibe, with brick walls, wooden accents, and a number of cozy booths. The menu features a number of southern classics, including biscuits and gravy and buttermilk pancakes. You can also explore some twists on the classics, such as a Country Benedict. The brunch beverages are also amazing, and the mimosa comes in three sizes.
Five Loaves Cafe
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd #100, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-1043
Five Loaves is the kind of place that you can rely on for brunch every day of the week. The local chain offers soup, salad, and sandwiches. The dining room is casual, and you can sit wherever you please. The brunch menu features such enticing dishes as Huevos Rancheros and Belgium Style Waffles. As a way to start your day off right, you’ll also want to explore the juice bar, where fresh concoctions are made with the ripest fruits and vegetables around.
High Cotton
199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-3815
High Cotton is just minutes from the Waterfront Park, offering great views. The interior is defined by white linen tablecloths as well as paintings on the brick walls. You can enjoy a “beginnings” of donut holes and, then, move on to such things as a Farmers Market Omelet or the Carolina Shrimp & Grits. While there’s a full brunch beverage menu to explore, the mimosa trio allows you to try all three flavors.
The Junction Kitchen
4438 Spruill Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 745-9189
The Junction Kitchen is open Tuesday through Sunday, and brunch is always on the menu. The rustic kitchen is famous for its creative take on comfort fare, where you’ll find everything from sandwiches to tacos. Make yourself comfortable at the counter or ask for a table. The menu will entice you with such things as Chicken & French Toast as well as Pigs in a Blanket. Their signature cocktails also include a morning mule as well as the option of a full carafe of mimosas.
Church and Union
32B N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 937-8666
Church & Union is aptly named since it is inside of a former church. As you can expect, the décor is quite dramatic. The space has been beautifully transformed into a New American restaurant, complete with a farm-to-table vibe. The brunch menu is served on Saturdays and Sundays, and coffee cake is a great starter. You can also explore the two-person minimum breakfast known as Holy $h*t or go for something a bit smaller, such as the breakfast skillet or the praline French toast. No matter what you order, you’ll love every bite.
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J C Long Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 886-3474
Nothing says South Carolina like lowcountry, but brunch might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to this cuisine. But consider yourself lucky because you are in for a very pleasant surprise.
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen is one of the most beloved spots in the beach town of Isle of Palms, no matter the time of day, but brunch is where they truly thrive. The Holy City Hash is a hearty blend of house-braised corned beef, crispy roasted potatoes, red onions, and fried eggs, smothered with a robust smoked gouda cream. The Mount Pleasant Benedict tops their famous fried green tomatoes with poached eggs on an english muffin with hollandaise sauce. They’re perhaps best known for their various iterations of shrimp and grits, like the Isle of Palms (blackened shrimp and smoked sausage over truffle cheese grits) and the Whistle Stop (sauteed shrimp and fried green tomatoes over pimento cheese grits).
Mozzo Deli
730 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 388-5755
Mozzo Deli is the kind of place that makes you wish you were a Mt. Pleasant local just so you could eat here every day. There are so many breakfast and lunch options, all propelled by their phenomenal baked goods and other deli specialties, so naturally they’re a must when it’s brunch time.
The Breakfast Burrito is one of the best you’ll eat in the whole state: your choice of meat (we recommend sausage), green chilis, potatoes, cheese, and chipotle sauce. The potatoes have a soft, cloudy texture that complements the crispy tortilla nicely, and the green chilis add a tart spice that elevates the creamy and saucy chipotle sauce. The Egg Sandwich (which we like on ciabatta with bacon) is a simple yet perfect way to start your day.
Félix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King St #100, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 203-6297
Félix is a charming French brasserie with light but rich foods, like you’d find anywhere along the Seine.
The Brasserie Club is simple but executed to perfection, with impossibly juicy grilled chicken, thick-cut bacon, tomato, arugula, parisian ham, and a jalapeno-leek aioli with a perfect kick served on a buttery brioche with a side of fabulous pommes frites. The Raclette Burger is another treat, with two short rib and brisket patties, caramelized onion, raclette, and dijonnaise on a sesame bun with the frites. You can also opt for some brunch classics like the Pain Perdu, or french toast, and Félix Benedict, with a fresh crab cake.
For more recommendations on where to eat and drink in the city, check out our Charleston page, here!
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