Guidebook for Charleston

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Guidebook for Charleston

Food Scene

Great neighborhood restaurant offering really great Southeast Asian cuisine within quick walking distance! Good place for drinks, too!
212 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Ave
212 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trattoria Lucca
41 Bogard St
67 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cannon Green
103 Spring St
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Ave
190 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
R Kitchen
212 Rutledge Ave
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sunrise Bistro Xpress
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Easy and quick spot for breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff!
The yummiest cupcakes and cookies!! A quick walk from the house.
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sugar Bakeshop
59 1/2 Cannon St
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The yummiest cupcakes and cookies!! A quick walk from the house.
Yummy bakery only a quick walk away!
41 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
WildFlour Pastry
73 Spring St
41 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Yummy bakery only a quick walk away!
Super fresh banh mi sandwich shop really close by.
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
162 Spring St
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Super fresh banh mi sandwich shop really close by.
Big selection of tacos, etc.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Taco Spot
221 1/2 Coming St
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Big selection of tacos, etc.
Popular spot for good sandwiches and soups. Just down the street!
191 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St
191 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge Ave
82 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Grocery
4 Cannon St
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Delicious upscale restaurant with excellent service!!
Popular and trendy raw bar with great food! A see and be seen atmosphere.
165 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Ordinary
544 King St
165 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Popular and trendy raw bar with great food! A see and be seen atmosphere.
Yummy, local pizza delivery!!
74 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
D'Allesandro's Pizza
229 St Philip St
74 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Yummy, local pizza delivery!!
Yummy bakery and coffeeshop!
66 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Brown's Court Bakery
199 St Philip St
66 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Yummy bakery and coffeeshop!
Great sandwiches and a good spot for an afternoon glass of wine and charcuterie!
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Artisan Meat Share
33 Spring St
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst St
109 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Second State Coffee
70.5 Beaufain St
60 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gnome Café
109 President St
31 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Daily
652 B King St
112 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chez Nous
6 Payne Ct
100 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lana Restaurant & Bar
210 Rutledge Ave
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Bearded Cafe Express
121 Spring St
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ladles Soups Downtown
68 Cannon St
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Eclectic Cafe & Vinyl
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Luke's Craft Pizza
271 Ashley Ave
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Poke Tea House
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Warehouse
45 1/2 Spring St
94 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Elliotborough Mini Bar
18 Percy St
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Charlie's Grocery on Spring
119 Spring St
24 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
BI-LO
104 Jungle Rd
64 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay Street
290 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Affordabike Bicycle Shop
677 King St
44 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hampton Park
165 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.