8 editor picks in Charleston.
8 brunch in Charleston, editor-picked for brunch open sunday. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in Charleston.
Babas on Cannon in Charleston is a small Cannon Street cafe modelled on Spanish pintxo bars and French neighborhood spots. Located in Upper King.
OrderJambon beurre, fancy grilled cheese, quiche of the day, cream puff
TipCounter ordering, sidewalk seats. The cream puff and pickled shrimp are the longtime stand-bys; the wine list runs natural.
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.
OrderSorghum waffle, daily grit bowl, bacon-egg-and-cheese on everything brioche
TipWalk-in only, line forms by 09:30 on weekends. A second Maybank Highway location on James Island runs the same menu with shorter waits.
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.
OrderButtermilk biscuits with sausage gravy, she-crab soup, shrimp and grits
TipBook on Resy at least 5 days ahead for weekend brunch. Request a porch table; the inside rooms run small and warm.
Magnolias on East Bay Street is the Charleston brunch institution since 1990. Sunday brunch only: banana pudding French toast, crab cake Benedict.
OrderBanana pudding French toast, crab cake Benedict, shrimp and sausage over grits with tasso gravy
TipBook on Resy 2 weeks ahead. The shrimp and grits is the canonical version; bottomless mimosas at the bar.
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.
OrderCrab cake Benedict with fried green tomatoes, peach-stuffed French toast, biscuits and gravy
TipWalk-in only; the King Street room is bigger than the Meeting Street original. Vegan and gluten-free menus available on request.
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit on King Street runs Charleston's miniature biscuit counter. Located in Upper King. Open mon-fri 06:30-14:00, sat-sun 07:30-15:00.
OrderCheese-and-bacon biscuit, country ham biscuit, cinnamon biscuit
TipCounter only; one or two stools. Pair the country ham with a Counter Culture latte from across King Street.
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.
OrderAvocado toast with za'atar, three-egg burrito, soft scrambled toast
TipCounter-service, lots of grab-and-go pastries. Indoor and outdoor seating; busiest 09:00-11:30 weekends.
Park & Grove on Rutledge Avenue is the Charleston neighborhood brunch room on Hampton Park (the rebuild of the old Park Cafe). Located in Upper Peninsula.
OrderCrab cake Benedict, Dutch baby pancakes, croque madame
TipFree parking across the street. Reserve on the operator's site for parties over 6; walk-in works most weekdays.
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