BrunchLowcountry breakfast and brunch$$$12-22downtownMon-Fri 08:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-16:00Walk-in only
Miller's All Day on Lower King Street is Charleston's brunch room from Geechie Boy Mills' Greg Johnsman and chef Nathan Thurston. Located in Downtown.
Order: Sorghum waffle, daily grit bowl, bacon-egg-and-cheese on everything brioche
Tip: Walk-in only, line forms by 09:30 on weekends. A second Maybank Highway location on James Island runs the same menu with shorter waits.
BrunchLowcountry Southern brunch$$$18-32downtownDaily 09:00-15:00Resy
Poogan's Porch on Queen Street in Charleston has plated Lowcountry brunch since 1976 from a converted 1891 home. Located in Downtown. Open daily 09:00-15:00.
Order: Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy, she-crab soup, shrimp and grits
Tip: Book on Resy at least 5 days ahead for weekend brunch. Request a porch table; the inside rooms run small and warm.
BrunchUpscale Southern Sunday brunch$$$18-32downtownSunday 11:00-15:30Resy
Magnolias on East Bay Street is the Charleston brunch institution since 1990. Sunday brunch only: banana pudding French toast, crab cake Benedict.
Order: Banana pudding French toast, crab cake Benedict, shrimp and sausage over grits with tasso gravy
Tip: Book on Resy 2 weeks ahead. The shrimp and grits is the canonical version; bottomless mimosas at the bar.
BrunchAll-day breakfast, brunch and lunch$$$14-26upper-kingDaily 07:00-15:00Walk-in only
Toast All Day on King Street is the Charleston brunch counter since 2005, on TripAdvisor's Top 25 US brunches. Located in Upper King. Open daily 07:00-15:00.
Order: Crab cake Benedict with fried green tomatoes, peach-stuffed French toast, biscuits and gravy
Tip: Walk-in only; the King Street room is bigger than the Meeting Street original. Vegan and gluten-free menus available on request.
BrunchEuropean cafe breakfast and lunch$$$8-18upper-kingTue-Thu 07:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 07:00-22:00, Sun 07:00-18:00, closed MondayWalk-in only
Babas on Cannon in Charleston is a small Cannon Street cafe modelled on Spanish pintxo bars and French neighborhood spots. Located in Upper King.
Order: Jambon beurre, fancy grilled cheese, quiche of the day, cream puff
Tip: Counter ordering, sidewalk seats. The cream puff and pickled shrimp are the longtime stand-bys; the wine list runs natural.
BrunchCafe and counter brunch$$$8-16upper-kingDaily 07:00-15:00Walk-in only
The Daily on King Street is the Charleston counter cafe under Butcher & Bee's roof. Top-tier espresso, avocado toast with za'atar, three-egg burritos.
Order: Avocado toast with za'atar, three-egg burrito, soft scrambled toast
Tip: Counter-service, lots of grab-and-go pastries. Indoor and outdoor seating; busiest 09:00-11:30 weekends.