The Best Brunch in Charleston You Can't Miss

If exploring Charleston through food isn’t on your to-do list, it should be! This city truly has no shortage of incredibly unique and delicious restaurants to try, including amazing spots for brunch!

To help save you the time, we’ve rounded up 4 spots for the best brunch in Charleston that you absolutely can’t miss on your next trip. This list includes casual cafés for a quicker meal, all the way to more formal sit-down restaurants for a slow morning savoring the fare and the conversation.

Keep scrolling for our roundup of the best brunch in Charleston that you need to try!

1. The Harbinger Café & Bakery

With cozy cottage vibes, craft coffee, and delicious breakfast sandwiches, Harbinger is up there for the best brunch in Charleston and has everything you need for a tasty start to your morning. Their menu boasts an array of delicious farm-to-table breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and quiches (with plenty of vegan options!). We visited on a Saturday morning and were met with a small line, so be prepared to wait a few minutes to order. But don’t worry, the wait is worth it!

Cafe style: order at the counter before finding a table

Seating: coffee shop-style, seat yourself

Location: 1107 King St. Visit their website to learn more.

2. Miller’s All Day

Miller’s All Day is a great option for any kind of brunch personality – whether you’re looking for a quick coffee and pastry to go, or a more traditional sit-down brunch experience. With a casual, yet well-designed space and a spotlight on small batch grains and locally sourced ingredients, there’s something on the menu for every kind of breakfast lover. If you’re looking for some of the best brunch in Charleston while still wanting something more casual, definitely stop by Miller’s All Day.

Cafe style: coffee & bakery items available to order at the counter and take to go OR a sit down, full brunch menu (food, coffee, and cocktails) available.

Seating: bar seating at the coffee bar, or restaurant seating

Location: 120 King Street. Visit their website to learn more.

3. Husk

A slightly more elevated dining experience than the other three options, Husk is one of the best brunch options in Charleston if you’re looking for something a little closer to a traditional brunch experience (or check them out for a nice dinner out). Husk serves Southern dishes in an old Victorian house with a menu that is ever-changing, but always features locally sourced ingredients.

Cafe Style: Restaurant style, advanced reservations recommended

Location: 76 Queen St. Visit their website to learn more.

4. Harken Café & Bakery

Another can’t-miss if you’re looking for a delicious brunch option that’s a little on the quicker side. Harken is a great spot to stop before heading out to explore the city. Similar to Harbinger Café and Bakery, Harken is a coffee shop and cafe offering delicious craft coffee, breakfast sandwiches (try their ricotta biscuit!), toasts, salads, and fresh pastries. We visited Harken on a Sunday morning and the line was out the door a bit, but only took a few minutes to get through and was definitely worth the wait.

Cafe Style: order at the counter before finding a table

Seating: coffee shop style, seat yourself

Location: 62 Queen St. Visit their website to learn more.