Best Brunch in Charleston: 13 Must-Try Spots
Spending the weekend in Charleston? Check out this guide to 13 local spots for a fabulous brunch. From healthy eats to classic seafood staples, they're serving up delicious dishes with vibes to match.
There are countless options for eating your way through Charleston, SC, but this city does brunch in a way that few other Southern destinations can match. From tucked-away neighborhood gems to popular seafood staples, here are 13 of our favorite spots to partake in a delicious Lowcountry brunch.
Basic Kitchen
Neighborhood: Downtown (Wentworth St.)
More Info: BasicKitchen.com
Contrary to its name, Basic Kitchen is anything but. It’s got a groovy retro interior and a menu filled with fresh flavors and healthy dishes. Try the tempura cauliflower wings and the hearty “Conscious Cowboy” bowl filled with Wishbone chicken sausage, cauli-grits, potato and veggie hash, and scrambled eggs. Their cocktails and coffee will fuel whatever’s next on your Holy City agenda.
Felix
Neighborhoods: King Street
More Info: FelixCHS.com
Felix is a fab little French bistro that serves creative cocktails and shareable “petite plats” like lobster deviled eggs or Parisian mac & cheese with gruyère, béchamel sauce, crispy prosciutto, and baked brioche crumbs. In addition to the expected French-inspired brunch dishes, they specialize in a killer espresso martini and multiple mocktail options.
The Darling Oyster Bar
Neighborhood: King Street
More Info: TheDarling.com
No one in Charleston does a raw bar quite like The Darling (whose oyster happy hour is a must-hit!) But don’t fill up too much on fresh oysters because there are other melt-in-your-mouth shareables like the hush puppies and fresh fry baskets. Main brunch staples include a lobster roll, crab quiche, and seafood frittata.
Husk
Neighborhood: Downtown (Queen St.)
More Info: HuskRestaurant.com
One of Charleston’s original farm-to-table concepts, Husk’s brunch is the perfect time to celebrate the South’s flavors. Try signature dishes like shrimp and grits and fried chicken and biscuits, or go playful with Charleston-made artisanal burrata and blueberry ricotta donuts. (Note that the menu changes daily!) Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brasserie La Banque
Neighborhood: South of Broad
More Info: BrasserieLaBanque.com
Turn your brunch into fine dining at the elegant Brasserie La Banque. They offer magnum bottles of bubbles, caviar service, oysters on the half shell, and hearty French dishes like coq au vin and steak frites. The restaurant is aptly named for its history as a bank in a building that dates back to the 1700s. The interiors are as dreamy as the dishes.
Park & Grove
Neighborhood: Hampton Park
More Info: ParkAndGroveCHS.com
Like its vibrant and dynamic neighborhood, Park & Grove serves colorful, funky American, and globally informed dishes on its bright patio. You’ll often catch pop-up parties and vendors here. After you’ve enjoyed your crab cake benedict, fried chicken platter, or farro salad, stroll around Hampton Park and see what’s new!
Millers All Day
Neighborhoods: Lower King Street | John’s Island
More Info: MillersAllDay.com
Artisanal miller Greg Johnsman and Charleston culinary leader Nathan Thurston have reimagined the diner concept with Millers All Day. With a drugstore soda fountain vibe and an in-house retail bakery, you’ll want to hang out all day and try all the heirloom-grains-centric dishes like the frittata, okra, and tomato bowl, or homemade pop-tarts.
Daps
Neighborhood: Westside
More Info: DapsBreakfast.com
One of Charleston’s favorite no-frills breakfast joints has a menu filled with some of your biggest brunch cravings. From multiple hash brown bowl preparations to a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Sticky Bun, you’ll want to share many things to maximize your tablescape. Plus, they have a full espresso bar, sake bloody marys, and creative mimosas.
Little Line Kitchen & Provisions
Neighborhood: Westside
More Info: LittleLineCHS.com
A cozy bakery and delicious lunch spot, this Westside spot is a local hidden gem. Order decadent sandwiches (hello, Hot Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich), creative salads, and breakfast staples (hello, cheddar and butter grits) all day, plus Southern brunch specials on the weekends. This husband-and-wife-owned cafe serves daily lunch/brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Three Little Birds Cafe
Neighborhood: South Windemare
More Info: ThreeLittleBirdsCafe.com
Three Little Birds has been serving breakfast and lunch all day since 2007. You’ll find heaping portions, fair prices, chalkboard specials, and freshly squeezed juices at this neighborhood joint. There are many egg-centric plates and griddled options like strawberry, whipped Cream, and goat cheese stuffed challah French Toast.
Chez Nous
Neighborhood: Cannonborough/Elliotborough
More Info: ChezNousCHS.com
Chez Nous is a dreamy hidden restaurant popular for dinner but also serves lunch in its charming, tucked-away cottage locale. The handwritten menu drops daily on socials with freshly sourced dishes inspired by Southern France, Northern Spain, and Northern Italy. Chez Nous serves lunch/brunch Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Island Provisions
Neighborhoods: Cannonborough/Elliotborough | John’s Island
More Info: IslandProvisions.com
Coffee bar, bottle shop, gourmet market, all-day cafe … Island Provisions has it all. The beloved John’s Island hot spot just opened a second location downtown! The menu is healthier than others on this list, with smoothies, salads, and fresh sammies.
Indaco
Neighborhood: King Street
More Info: IndacoRestaurant.com
This downtown Charleston Italian mainstay serves weekend brunch that features dishes like “Eggs In Purgatory” with spicy tomato, basil, parmesan, and toast. Start the meal with whipped-cream-topped Italian coffee, then move to a carafe of brunch bubbles served with orange, peach, or cranberry juice.
Happy brunching!
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Zoe Yarborough
Zoe is a StyleBlueprint staff writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant of eleven years. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.