Guidebook for Charleston

Amy
Guidebook for Charleston

Food Scene

Great neighborhood restaurant offering really great Southeast Asian cuisine within quick walking distance! Good place for drinks, too!
212 helybéli ajánlásával
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Ave
212 helybéli ajánlásával
Great neighborhood restaurant offering really great Southeast Asian cuisine within quick walking distance! Good place for drinks, too!
Traditional, upscale Italian food by one of the best chefs in Charleston. Only a few blocks away!
67 helybéli ajánlásával
Trattoria Lucca
41 Bogard St
67 helybéli ajánlásával
Traditional, upscale Italian food by one of the best chefs in Charleston. Only a few blocks away!
Gorgeous restaurant set in an old, industrial building!
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Cannon Green
103 Spring St
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Gorgeous restaurant set in an old, industrial building!
A Charleston staple for many for breakfast and lunch. Lines are a bit long, but the food is good!
190 helybéli ajánlásával
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Ave
190 helybéli ajánlásával
A Charleston staple for many for breakfast and lunch. Lines are a bit long, but the food is good!
Cozy restaurant with an awesome atmosphere and amazing food! If you can get a seat at the chef's table, even better. This up and coming restaurant has garnered a lot of foodie buzz!
32 helybéli ajánlásával
R Kitchen
212 Rutledge Ave
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Cozy restaurant with an awesome atmosphere and amazing food! If you can get a seat at the chef's table, even better. This up and coming restaurant has garnered a lot of foodie buzz!
Easy and quick spot for breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff!
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Sunrise Bistro Xpress
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Easy and quick spot for breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff!
The yummiest cupcakes and cookies!! A quick walk from the house.
52 helybéli ajánlásával
Sugar Bakeshop
59 1/2 Cannon St
52 helybéli ajánlásával
The yummiest cupcakes and cookies!! A quick walk from the house.
Yummy bakery only a quick walk away!
41 helybéli ajánlásával
WildFlour Pastry
73 Spring St
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Yummy bakery only a quick walk away!
Super fresh banh mi sandwich shop really close by.
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
162 Spring St
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Super fresh banh mi sandwich shop really close by.
Big selection of tacos, etc.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
The Taco Spot
221 1/2 Coming St
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Big selection of tacos, etc.
Popular spot for good sandwiches and soups. Just down the street!
191 helybéli ajánlásával
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St
191 helybéli ajánlásával
Popular spot for good sandwiches and soups. Just down the street!
Popular, casual Caribbean-inspired restaurant with great outdoor space! Set in an old gas station.
82 helybéli ajánlásával
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge Ave
82 helybéli ajánlásával
Popular, casual Caribbean-inspired restaurant with great outdoor space! Set in an old gas station.
Trendy spot serving up a tex-mex menu!
Apartment A: Nachos & Tamales
221 Coming St
Trendy spot serving up a tex-mex menu!
Delicious upscale restaurant with excellent service!!
57 helybéli ajánlásával
The Grocery
4 Cannon St
57 helybéli ajánlásával
Delicious upscale restaurant with excellent service!!
Popular and trendy raw bar with great food! A see and be seen atmosphere.
165 helybéli ajánlásával
The Ordinary
544 King St
165 helybéli ajánlásával
Popular and trendy raw bar with great food! A see and be seen atmosphere.
Yummy, local pizza delivery!!
74 helybéli ajánlásával
D'Allesandro's Pizza
229 St Philip St
74 helybéli ajánlásával
Yummy, local pizza delivery!!
Yummy bakery and coffeeshop!
66 helybéli ajánlásával
Brown's Court Bakery
199 St Philip St
66 helybéli ajánlásával
Yummy bakery and coffeeshop!
Great sandwiches and a good spot for an afternoon glass of wine and charcuterie!
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Artisan Meat Share
33 Spring St
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Great sandwiches and a good spot for an afternoon glass of wine and charcuterie!
Local coffee spot with live music and craft beer. A little further away but only a 15 minute walk.
109 helybéli ajánlásával
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst St
109 helybéli ajánlásával
Local coffee spot with live music and craft beer. A little further away but only a 15 minute walk.
This one may be too far away to walk to, but if you're really craving good coffee, it gets consistently good reviews.
60 helybéli ajánlásával
Second State Coffee
70.5 Beaufain St
60 helybéli ajánlásával
This one may be too far away to walk to, but if you're really craving good coffee, it gets consistently good reviews.
Right across the street from MUSC and only a few blocks away, this is a convenient breakfast and sandwich shop that offers coffee, pastries, salads, and more.
Halo
170 Ashley Ave
Right across the street from MUSC and only a few blocks away, this is a convenient breakfast and sandwich shop that offers coffee, pastries, salads, and more.
A brand new vegan restaurant only a couple of blocks away. It is open for breakfast and lunch. Being a strict meatatarian, I haven't tried this spot out yet :)
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Gnome Café
109 President St
31 helybéli ajánlásával
A brand new vegan restaurant only a couple of blocks away. It is open for breakfast and lunch. Being a strict meatatarian, I haven't tried this spot out yet :)
Definitely not within walking distance, but a good fast-paced, trendy coffee and bakeshop where you can also get fresh specialty items like fresh-pressed juices, etc.
112 helybéli ajánlásával
The Daily
652 B King St
112 helybéli ajánlásával
Definitely not within walking distance, but a good fast-paced, trendy coffee and bakeshop where you can also get fresh specialty items like fresh-pressed juices, etc.
Cozy upscale foodie French-inspired restaurant that gets great reviews. They serve lunch and dinner, closed on Mondays.
100 helybéli ajánlásával
Chez Nous
6 Payne Ct
100 helybéli ajánlásával
Cozy upscale foodie French-inspired restaurant that gets great reviews. They serve lunch and dinner, closed on Mondays.
Upscale Italian cuisine with a really nice ambiance. Just a block or two away!
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Lana Restaurant & Bar
210 Rutledge Ave
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Upscale Italian cuisine with a really nice ambiance. Just a block or two away!
Coffee shop for serious coffee enthusiasts, located one block away!
11 helybéli ajánlásával
The Bearded Cafe Express
121 Spring St
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Coffee shop for serious coffee enthusiasts, located one block away!
Ladles is only a couple of blocks away, and they have a great daily variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, and salads.
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Ladles Soups Downtown
68 Cannon St
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Ladles is only a couple of blocks away, and they have a great daily variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, and salads.
Eclectic is literally doors down from our house, and it's a very hip and cool mix of coffee, wine, beer, upscale cafe food, and vinyl records! They have live music at least once a week, and you they have a listening station where you can listen to any of the vinyl they have for sale. Great addition to the neighborhood!!
18 helybéli ajánlásával
The Eclectic Cafe & Vinyl
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Eclectic is literally doors down from our house, and it's a very hip and cool mix of coffee, wine, beer, upscale cafe food, and vinyl records! They have live music at least once a week, and you they have a listening station where you can listen to any of the vinyl they have for sale. Great addition to the neighborhood!!
Luke's is a new carry-out, craft pizza kitchen that is getting RAVE reviews!! It's only a block from our house, so it's super convenient!
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Luke's Craft Pizza
271 Ashley Ave
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Luke's is a new carry-out, craft pizza kitchen that is getting RAVE reviews!! It's only a block from our house, so it's super convenient!
The best local, gourmet popsicles just got better by adding a bit of alcohol and getting a storefront!
Crooked Crown
21 Spring Street
The best local, gourmet popsicles just got better by adding a bit of alcohol and getting a storefront!
I haven't heard anything about this sushi-esque restaurant, but it sure sounds interesting!
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Poke Tea House
6 helybéli ajánlásával
I haven't heard anything about this sushi-esque restaurant, but it sure sounds interesting!

Drinks & Nightlife

Hip and laid back bar with great music that serves really good food! Check out their Sunday brunch.
94 helybéli ajánlásával
Warehouse
45 1/2 Spring St
94 helybéli ajánlásával
Hip and laid back bar with great music that serves really good food! Check out their Sunday brunch.
Nice neighborhood spot to grab a glass of wine.
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Elliotborough Mini Bar
18 Percy St
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Nice neighborhood spot to grab a glass of wine.

Essentials

Corner store serving up all of the staples. If you just need a pint of Haagen Dazs or a bag of chips before bed or want to pick up a six-pack of fairly good craft beer, this is your spot.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Charlie's Grocery on Spring
119 Spring St
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Corner store serving up all of the staples. If you just need a pint of Haagen Dazs or a bag of chips before bed or want to pick up a six-pack of fairly good craft beer, this is your spot.
Closest full-service grocery store. May look a little sketchy, but it's a staple of the area.
64 helybéli ajánlásával
BI-LO
104 Jungle Rd
64 helybéli ajánlásával
Closest full-service grocery store. May look a little sketchy, but it's a staple of the area.
One of only three grocery stores on the Peninsula, Harris Teeter is a go-to for groceries, wine, and gourmet goods.
290 helybéli ajánlásával
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay Street
290 helybéli ajánlásával
One of only three grocery stores on the Peninsula, Harris Teeter is a go-to for groceries, wine, and gourmet goods.

Everything Else

If you like Boba Tea, this is your spot!
Tapio - A Boba Tea Cafe
221 Coming St
If you like Boba Tea, this is your spot!

Getting Around

Only about five blocks from our house, and bike rentals are about $20 per day.
44 helybéli ajánlásával
Affordabike Bicycle Shop
677 King St
44 helybéli ajánlásával
Only about five blocks from our house, and bike rentals are about $20 per day.

Parks & Nature

Historic and gorgeous, Hampton Park is only half a mile from our house and is the perfect spot for a run or scenic walk along its flower-lined paths.
165 helybéli ajánlásával
Hampton Park
165 helybéli ajánlásával
Historic and gorgeous, Hampton Park is only half a mile from our house and is the perfect spot for a run or scenic walk along its flower-lined paths.