We (New York Life) recently partnered with Caviar & Bananas Catering for a formal awards banquet, and the experience exceeded expectations from start to finish. The food was outstanding -- beautifully presented, flavorful, and consistently praised by our guests throughout the evening. Equally impressive was the professionalism of the on-site team. Service was seamless, attentive, and well-coordinated, which made a significant difference in the overall success of the event. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident at every stage, from planning to execution. Caviar & Bananas delivers both exceptional cuisine and exceptional service. I would confidently recommend them for corporate events, special occasions, or any gathering where quality and reliability matter. We look forward to working with them again in the future. read more

Very good sandwiches. However, the total taxes were stunning! A total of 11.4%, plus another 3% credit card fee. And that was also without a tip, which is ridiculous considering you walk to the counter, place your order, then stand and wait for it. One and done!! read more

Caviar & Bananas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This confusing shop near the college offers, one which is more of a café, some pre-prepared food, and the food that I came for which was a customizable salad. The main reason I came was because it was open earlier than some of the other alternatives. It wasn't the smoothest service experience as I was directed to one desk to pick up my salad and they told me to wait there only to have it put out in the back without giving any indication to me that it was ready. The available ingredients for a salad were diverse, and it was a helpful thing to be able to bring to the beach with me. The combination I got was bizarre, but for the most part worked because I ate my sweet chili tofu before I put on the ranch dressing for the rest of the salad. There is some quality here, but I've had better experiences elsewhere in Charleston. read more

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I loved that there is so much room for customization of your drinks here! My friends and I all got different matchas by our own design. I had matcha with lavender and honey. The flavors definitely come through - it was very sweet and creamy. While I enjoyed my matcha I usually do prefer a stronger matcha flavor but would recommend for those who prefer a lighter taste. Service was so nice and friendly! The inside is very modern and cute. read more

Caviar & Bananas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The build your own sandwich was delicious! So many options to choose from too. Service was very fast and the cashier was friendly and helpful. Coffee was excellent. It was a great find. read more

stopped in at this lil gourmet market for coffee & breakfast on black friday. there's tons of sandwiches, salads, & smoothies too. super fresh & yummy options for eat & drink!!! plus lots of grab & go including things like wine & snacks service is on though slower side as a heads up! read more

Caviar and Bananas has absolutely incredible sandwiches with the freshest ingredients. I loved how innovative the menu is, with "drunken tomato relish" and "pepperoncini aioli ". Every sandwich on the menu is great, but I recommend building your own. The service is okay, I asked the staff to refill the water jug and they were a bit dismissive and rude. The ambiance is nice, but nothing fancy. read more

Would not recommend. It's a super fast casual joint full of college kids. Very loud with no sound absorption. We ordered two breakfast sandwiches, a drip coffee, and a latte. The girl who took our orders was super friendly and efficient. The girls making the lattes and sandwiches unfortunately were not. They called our number and gave us only 1 sandwich. When we brought the ticket to them to show them we were missing the other sandwich, they questioned us as if we were lying. Then, when my latte cooled down enough to drink, I found that it was not what I had ordered. There was a syrup added to it, which shouldn't have been. The girl I was speaking with asked the other girl if she put syrup in my latte. She told her no and then this girl tried to hand it back to me as if I was lying. I asked her to smell it, it tasted and smelled like hazelnut. At this time she finally offered to remake it. The second one was scorched, but it just wasn't worth asking for a third one especially since I watched her drop the metal milk frothing cup because it was too hot. These girls could use more customer service and barista training. The sandwiches were just okay. My husband had the sunrise and I had bacon, egg, cheese, and kale pesto on a croissant. I could see about a teaspoon of the pesto but I never tasted it. read more

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A huge College of Charleston haunt and also Tik Tok famous pet my daughter. They are right off campus with off street parking. The store is good size with an industrial vibe. Orders are walk up with large menu boards utilized. They are known for great bakery items and coffee. My daughter insisted we try. Service was friendly by the young lady. The order was an iced latte, chocolate chip croissant and a burrito. Prices were very good for coffee. Drinks are self serve on a side wall. The kitchen is in the rear. Table and chair seating in the center. The order is brought to the end of the counter which took ten minutes or more. However they were very busy. The coffee was darn yum! The burrito was surprisingly huge and tasty. The hero was the chocolate chip croissant that was according to my daughter the best she ever had. I'm gonna say a solid 4 fits them nicely and would return and return. read more

Caviar & Bananas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We visited a few times during our visit. They offer the regular menu all day and breakfast only in the AM. You order at the counter and they call your name for pickup. Ingredients are super fresh. I had a breakfast sandwich, salmon lunch sandwich and a baja salad. All were delish. They serve smoothies and coffee drinks and ice cream. They have take away pre packaged fresh food. If you are in a rush, I'd order ahead. Lines can get long during peak times. It's close to the university so many college students. read more

I have used Caviar and Bananas a couple of times now for catering events with my department at MUSC. Each time the ordering process and delivery / setup process were seamless. Everyone was an absolute pleasure to work with. Will definitely continue using them in the future. read more

We used caviar and bananas catering and 5 stars is undervaluing them. Every single guest asked where we ordered from. Thanks again guys.

I ordered 1 plain bagel one side lightly buttered. They forgot my order we waited 15 minutes when it came it was dripping in butter fully buttered. I sent it back because they charged me 1.00 for the butter. So $3.75 For a buttered bagel that had no taste (I'm from NY where the bagel shops are delish on every corner)! Very disappointing! The help doesn't seem to care- even though instructions were on receipt. Charleston Bagels were better although they can't follow instructions either. So save your 10 bucks and go somewhere else! read more

We dropped in for a caffeinated beverage after emerging from our hotel that morning. There were a few coffee places in the area but the name of this place won them our business on that faithful day. I wasn't about to do anything crazy and was sticking with beverages but I was pleased to see some of their menu items which looked amazing like ice cream in a PRETZEL cone. What on earth?! I was going to go with a standard coffee but jumped at the matcha as soon as I saw it. After that trip, I could really use some antioxidants. The matcha was great and I love their non-dairy milk options. There was plenty of seating. You can't really go wrong. read more

Catered lunch from C&B and it was awesome! I definitely recommend you use them for all your catering needs.

Cute little spot right in downtown Charleston. Easy and convenient. Decent coffee and tasty breakfast food - perfect for something quick.

Caviar & Bananas catered breakfast and lunch for our meeting and everything was great - the food and the service! Would highly recommend!

Food and Service is Amazing! I have had the opportunity to have both Breakfast and Lunch. So Enjoyable! My Favorite the Avocado Toast! read more

Three and a half stars. Every neighborhood should have a Caviar and Bananas, a gourmet market where you can also get beverages. breakfast and lunch. The place consists of different stations for Expresso bar & breakfast, prepared foods &salads, and sandwiches. We dined there in the morning for breakfast. Although I love the concept, I would love to see some upgrades in the execution. I ordered a latte and it was lukewarm. I return the latte. Although the gentleman was very nice and had a new latte made for me, the new one was not much warmer. Not sure if it was the machine or the way they prepared it? Husband enjoyed his bagel & lox and 17 year old enjoyed his egg sandwich, although it was mentioned that the eggs are pre-packaged. Caviar and Bananas is is clean, bright, and cheery. It is right near College of Charleston so it must be frequented by a lot of college students it is a quick and convenient place to stop if you are on the go in Charleston and you do not want to sit for that full Southern breakfast! read more

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The croissant and coffee cake were amazing. I also had a breakfast sandwich another day that was just as good. I like the coffee but It did take a while for them to make. The workers are nice, they accidentally charged my friend $8 for a croissant but quickly refunded her. read more

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Huge selection of grab & go items and fully loaded coffee and smoothie bar. This spot is perfect to pop into while strolling downtown. They have a ton of local brands as well as some harder to find gems! read more

One of the few places I was able to find in Charleston with gluten free bread! Really tasty sandwiches and friendly staff.

Great service and a nice location off the Main Street. I got the Parisienne on the gluten free baguette which was good but overall the sandwich wasn't outstanding. For the gourmet branding and price range I expected more. read more

Went on a sunny Saturday afternoon to grab lunch for the family. The menu had all sorts of options for my kids, wife, and I. There was a small team of baristas operating the main counter where everyone orders as well as a secondary counter for smoothies and ice cream. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. We ended up staying for ice cream after the kids finished their meals - great selection of local flavors! read more

Turn the exhaust on and clean the hoods! Walking into a place that makes your eyes burn and that you smell like for the rest of the day is so unpleasant read more

It's a little pricey but the coffee is good quality. I wish they had more size options cause the large is so big but there's not so middle of a one. read more

I was really happy with Caviar and Bananas in SC! I got the iced latte with sugar free vanilla! It was a great flavor. The staff was really nice and made our drinks quickly. We were also allowed to bring our puppy in!!! **DOG FRIENDLY ** They had lots of seating and was a large shop! read more

this place is so quaint and delicious. outdoor seating on this beautiful historic. balcony. interior wirh 2 levels. balcony overlooking MUSC. WHAT A GREAT FIND!! chicken pesto pasta salad and build own sandwiches. grilled. DELICIOUS. I travel a lot and have eaten at a lot of little restaurants like this. TOP NOTCH. you have to park in the MUSC parking garage, but it is only couple hundred steps. worth it!!!! read more

The Best shop ever!!!! I will make a special trip downtown just to see and get the new flavor of the month coffee and desserts. The customer service is freaking amazing! read more

Even after a 10-12 year hiatus, C & B was on my to-do list for this trip to Charleston. Was thrilled to see that it hasn't changed, at all, after all this time. Perfect spot to spend a little time relaxing while enjoying breakfast, lunch or a snack in the downtown/College of Charleston area. Outstanding service, with food, beverages and atmosphere to match! read more

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This was such a cute little coffee/breakfast shop we stumbled upon in Charleston. I got the avocado toast and an iced coffee, and we also got a build your own breakfast sandwich on a bagel. The food was fantastic! The avocado toast was delicious with the pickled red onion and radishes, and the breakfast bagel was amazing too! We would absolutely go back! They had a wide selection of food, coffees, non dairy creamers, and different snacks and drinks also available inside. This is a situation where you order at the front, seat yourself, and can enjoy your food there or take it to go. read more

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Very good food and service. Located in College of Charleston it has a nice atmosphere and great location off of King St. read more

I can't really tell if I like this place or not. The atmosphere is nice. Usually lots of college kids sitting and chatting or doing schoolwork and eating. The food has been hit or miss. The Italian wrap is honestly pretty bad. The wrap itself is pretty stiff and cold, the ingredients are just ok. Not much flavor to the chicken. I tried the Aztec sandwich the second time I came here and it was a step up. Toasted, hot, lots of flavor. These sandwiches come with no drink or sides, and they're all $11~. Granted, it's downtown Charleston. Just not much food for the price. These portions would be more reasonable at maybe $8 or so. Services has always been pretty quick here. I've only ordered sandwiches so I can't speak on the smoothies, ice cream, etc.The employees are all super cool though! Really friendly. I never leave here full, but I'm not gonna drop $20 on lunch either. It's convenient if you're on campus. Overall nothing special for the price read more

Caviar & Bananas is the upscale, fancy, fresh, east coast lunch spot where you WANT to be seen. The best thing about C&B is how customizable everything is. We LOVE making our own tuna sandwiches and salads. The hot case always looks fresh and very tempting, however we LOVE being able to build our own sandwich from the bread up! The drinks, sweets, and chip sections are SO well organized. You can't go wrong. Clearly, the owners have great taste AND a sense of volume. YES! The price point is high. However, you're paying for location, quality, speed, and a built in tip. C&B has a mass appeal from the CofC college kids to (okay) boomers and everyone else in between. We look forward to our next walk, visit, and "design your own" tuna sandwich. read more

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Don't use Chow Now to order. I placed an order and called to cancel it 9 minutes later b/c it said the order wouldn't be ready for 50 minutes, tried to cancel but still got charged. Caviar and Bananas said that wasn't their fault, so both the store and the app left me hanging. Their reasoning was "well, we weren't busy so we made your order faster than the 50 minutes we told you to get it". If I showed up 50 minutes later, it would have been a cold, greasy egg sandwich and cold coffee. Not sure if this place is good in person, but won't be trying it now. read more

We're visiting from out of town and this place was recommended to us by a local! It had great service, everyone was very friendly!! We have a few people in our group with dietary restrictions, and they were extremely accommodating with those needs! Overall it was very clean and amazing food! Great tasting and well priced! We will definitely be returning next time we visit the downtown area! read more

This place is perfect for a casual breakfast/brunch/lunch! I got their polenta n shrimp ($10) and it was more than worth it! The shrimp were huge and cooked perfectly and went very well with the polenta. The sauce was delicious too. Highly recommend this !! Also got the bee pollen latte which is pretty strong and tastes great. :) read more

Caviar & Bananas - Polenta n' shrimp brunch , bee pollen latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Caviar and Bananas is a great place to stop for lunch, especially if you just got off your flight! The guy that took our order was very nice, and he gave some good recommendations. There were a bunch of great places to sit too, and you can sit outside as well. Overall a great place, and also kid friendly. read more

Awesome breakfast/lunch spot right on the College of Charleston campus. I've visited Caviar and Banana's a number of times for lunch in between classes and everything has always been great. They're quick, friendly, clean, and delicious. What I love about Caviar and Bananas is the options. There's salads, sandwiches, breakfast, bakery items, an espresso bar, snacks and drinks. They also have an ice cream bar which I haven't tried but it looks delicious. My favorite item is the lowcountry shrimp and Caesar salad. I always order it without the okra but if you're a fan of that, I guarantee you'll love this salad. The portion size is decent for what you're paying and it always fills me up! Another recommendation is the Italian chicken wrap! read more

pretty good coffee, always really chaotic pretty close to the college. The location in the airport makes the hottest coffee ever! They advertise gf options but rarely have it in stock but the staff does their best to accommodate with what they have read more