Melanie's Guidebook
Food scene
Super cool laid back vibe in an old gas station, great southern food. The fried chicken sandwich is 👌🏻
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Leon's
698 King StSuper cool laid back vibe in an old gas station, great southern food. The fried chicken sandwich is 👌🏻
Cozy funky space owned by Bill Murray. The menu is very veggie forward
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Harold's Cabin
247 Congress StCozy funky space owned by Bill Murray. The menu is very veggie forward
Amazing farm to table southern cuisine. Make reservations a few months ahead of time! But if you didn’t, you can still enjoy a limited menu at the bar- get the burger!
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Husk
76 Queen StAmazing farm to table southern cuisine. Make reservations a few months ahead of time! But if you didn’t, you can still enjoy a limited menu at the bar- get the burger!
Little Jack's Tavern
710 King StCozy atmosphere, best burger in the south
Taco Boy
217 Huger StFun space, great patio, delicious Mexican food
A sweet spot in the prettiest part of downtown, with great happy hour specials
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Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdA sweet spot in the prettiest part of downtown, with great happy hour specials
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King StBeautiful space with a great menu
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King StBeautiful bistro space with delicious French food
Brown Dog Deli
225 Broad StLocal spot for a quick and delicious lunch
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrAmazing food and beer with a really cool outdoor space
The raspberry glaze and the purple goat are our favorites, but they are known for the maple bacon
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Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
481 King StThe raspberry glaze and the purple goat are our favorites, but they are known for the maple bacon
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
501-A King StFantastic ice cream downtown
Absolute favorite breakfast spot! The food is so good and the space is pretty and special but still casual and comfortable.
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The Park Cafe
730 Rutledge AveAbsolute favorite breakfast spot! The food is so good and the space is pretty and special but still casual and comfortable.
Great space, best barbecue in the area. Get the brisket! The brisket nachos are also 👌🏻
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Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StGreat space, best barbecue in the area. Get the brisket! The brisket nachos are also 👌🏻
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveA local favorite with unique Asian fusion dishes
Farm to table restaurant with special seasonal dishes. Great brunch spot as well!
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Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrFarm to table restaurant with special seasonal dishes. Great brunch spot as well!
Black Magic Cafe
1130 Folly RdGreat breakfast spot by Folly Beach
Tu
430 Meeting StFantastic Indian food!
Delicious Chinese food. So spicy but so good!
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Kwei Fei at Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyDelicious Chinese food. So spicy but so good!
Great location near Sullivan’s Island beach, with even greater food. The pasta and pizza are heavenly!
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The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StGreat location near Sullivan’s Island beach, with even greater food. The pasta and pizza are heavenly!
Coffee shops
Such a special and unique space with delicious treats and coffee
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The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery
1107 King StSuch a special and unique space with delicious treats and coffee
Mercantile and Mash
701 E Bay StGreat coffee, breakfast and lunch spot
Second State Coffee
70.5 Beaufain StGreat local coffee spot downtown
Cool coffee spot in a central downtown location, nice courtyard
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Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StCool coffee spot in a central downtown location, nice courtyard
Adorable local coffee shop right by the city market in the heart of downtown
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City Lights Coffee
141 N Market StAdorable local coffee shop right by the city market in the heart of downtown
Prettiest atmosphere, delicious treats, great location in the heart of downtown. Can’t miss!
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Harken Cafe
62 Queen StPrettiest atmosphere, delicious treats, great location in the heart of downtown. Can’t miss!
Sightseeing
Beautiful little walk with low country views, right by tons of bars and restaurants. A great way to get some nature without venturing too far from downtown!
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Iphamu yaseShem Creek
Shrimp Boat LaneBeautiful little walk with low country views, right by tons of bars and restaurants. A great way to get some nature without venturing too far from downtown!
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdBeautiful gardens and southern swamps
Beautiful walks among the swamps, boat rides, and the views are to die for! The Notebook and The Patriot were filmed here
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Cypress Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens RdBeautiful walks among the swamps, boat rides, and the views are to die for! The Notebook and The Patriot were filmed here
I-Battery
The best spot to see beautiful old southern mansions
Iphaki yaseWaterfront
Concord StreetGorgeous views, iconic Charleston setting
Tons of great stands and food trucks, jump castles for the kids. Saturday mornings April-December
Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting StreetTons of great stands and food trucks, jump castles for the kids. Saturday mornings April-December
Park Circle neighborhood favorites
Our favorite places in the neighborhood to walk to
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague AveVery tasty wood fired pizza
Great coffee, quick breakfast pastries and biscuits, dessert
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EVO Craft Bakery
1075 E Montague AveGreat coffee, quick breakfast pastries and biscuits, dessert
Great brewery in a fun space where you can hang out for hours. Live music on the weekends and Sunday brunch!
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Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveGreat brewery in a fun space where you can hang out for hours. Live music on the weekends and Sunday brunch!
The Station Park Circle
4610 Spruill AveAmazing local art and vintage finds at good prices
Orange Spot Coffee
1011 E Montague AveDelicious coffee, baked goods and quiche
Some of the best, creamiest ice cream you’ll ever have! Cash only
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Park Circle Creamery
1069 E Montague AveSome of the best, creamiest ice cream you’ll ever have! Cash only
Stems & Skins
1070 E Montague AveVery cool vibe, great happy hour spot
Local diner with weekend brunch. The tomato pie is fantastic!
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The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill AveLocal diner with weekend brunch. The tomato pie is fantastic!
Best pizza for takeout or delivery. Check out their fun monthly specials too!
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Park Pizza Co
1028 E Montague AveBest pizza for takeout or delivery. Check out their fun monthly specials too!
Authentic fish and chips- the meat pies are also 👌🏻
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The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
4254 Spruill AveAuthentic fish and chips- the meat pies are also 👌🏻
Azul Mexicano
1078c E Montague AveThe neighborhood place we frequent most!
Adorable independent bookstore! Great spot to take kids as well
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Itinerant Literate Bookstop
4824 Chateau AveAdorable independent bookstore! Great spot to take kids as well
Our new favorite place in the neighborhood! Asian food with a Southern influence.
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Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill AveOur new favorite place in the neighborhood! Asian food with a Southern influence.
Live Music and Drinks
Cool outdoor space and live music venue. Sunday flea market is awesome!
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyCool outdoor space and live music venue. Sunday flea market is awesome!
The Royal American
970 Morrison DrSuper cool atmosphere with live music