One of my favorite lunch spots in Summerville! Eclectic Chef is located on such a cute, charming street that's blocked off from cars, making it a great place to enjoy lunch either inside or outside. I've been coming here for many years, and everything I've tried on the menu has been delicious! They have wonderful salads, sandwiches, and soups, with plenty of options for a tasty lunch. The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is inviting, and the food never disappoints. I would highly recommend Eclectic Chef to anyone looking for a great lunch spot in Summerville! read more

Inside is a little worn and the counter service could be a bit friendlier but, not a bad experience. We were in the area and stopped for a group lunch. I ordered the bacon grilled cheese and mushroom soup. The sandwich was fabulous. A mixture of cheeses, including Brie. The soup had the makings of a perfect cup, just a bit too salty. Their pasta salad is made with balsamic which was delightful. Everyone seemed pretty content with their meal and everything was very reasonably priced. Also it's in a cute strip of little private shops to explore. read more

Eclectic Chef - Bacon grilled cheese and mushroom soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

I have been here numerous times and it is still one of my favorite places to get the combo which is a whole sandwich and a half salad, always a delicious and filling meal. Prices are superb and they give military and veterans discount as well.. very courteous and nice service staff there and a really delicious menu. I've tried every single sandwich on the menu and every single one is delicious.! read more

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Always fresh, always good... support small business in Summerville! Established restaurant, no fluff, just good people, serving our brother and sister.. read more

Came here for lunch on a Tuesday. You order at the counter, find a table and they bring the food to you. The server was very nice. We got a Caesar salad, Greek salad, and pear and goat cheese salad. You can add chicken for $3 more. All the salads were tasty and a good size. Nice cafe ambiance. Located in a little alleyway with parking on the next street over. read more

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Enjoyed the food but the cashier/owner's mother at the counter...made it hard to return. read more

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We have been to the Eclectic Chef several times and everything we have ordered has been delicious! It is small and usually pretty busy so seating can be tricky but we love going there and can always count on great food. read more

Absolutely amazing fresh food. Great homie service. Fun atmosphere. My favorite place to get lunch. Has very specific hours

It's NO! Called to place a catering order 72hr prior (restaurant requires 48hr notice) and was told they couldn't. Called the following Monday to place order for 13, confirm order on phone and in person at pickup- STILL missing food! Then was told the menu I ordered from (online menu on their website) is the wrong menu... that's what caused the mix up! Only good thing about this experience- Meredith. Will not revisit read more

Okayyyyyyyy I tried FireHouse Subs for the 1st time Last week. To be Honest The Team was Amazing and the store was very clean. The ladies was Very Informative about their products. I'm just not a fan of FireHouse Subs . I will visit the store again to see if can redeem itself . read more

I was visiting the Summerville Saturday market and googled vegetarian restaurants and Eclectic came up and was in walking distance right behind the market. After checking out the reviews photos, I decided to stop by. I was greeted by Meridith who was very nice and helpful. My choice was the vegetarian quesadilla and mushroom soup both were super very delicious! read more

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This is my second time eating here. The first time was dine in. We had the French dip and it was amazing. Today, I ordered the pick two consisting of French dip and half Anjou pear salad. There was no au jus nor any pears on the salad. Pretty sad about that, but I probably wont order take out from here again. I will dine in next time to ensure nothing is missing. I really enjoy their food, so this was disappointing. Better luck next go round. read more

This is one of my favorite spots. It's super small inside but the outside seating is great. The view is nice and the food is great. It's pretty quick - so I like it for lunch when I want something good and easy. read more

Eclectic Chef - Sandwiches Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Food was excellent. Great find. Good sandwich, good salad. Not many seats but worth the wait if the tables are full. Played oldies but goodies on radio. read more

Eclectic Chef - Pick two. French Dip & Greek Salad. - Sandwiches Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Cute place and good food service was a little slow. Pat wasn't in any rush so it didn't make that much difference to me

First time eating at this restaurant and the food were good. The soup of the day on Saturday was tomato basil soup and creamy mushroom soup. I ordered the mushroom soup which was so good with portabella chicken and goat cheese wrap. We also ordered grilled cheese with bacon with 3 type of cheese (Brie,mozzarella, and Monterey Jack )and a slice of tomato which my picky eater said it tasted good. The grilled cheese came with a choice of pasta salad, chips, side salad or potato salad. We were there for really late lunch and had to used the bathroom which brought us as the last person at their closing hour, 3pm. When we walked out the door, one of the employee yelled yay. Not sure why he yelled yay, maybe because we finally left which I think kinda rude. We didn't purposely linger but need to use the bathroom before we left and we had a long way back home. But overall good food and service were fine until the last minute we walked out the door. read more

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Great menu, friendly staff and delicious food that really tastes homemade but better.

Heard about this place upon moving here and we decided to come here after the summerville's farmers market. A small quaint place with indoor and outdoor seating. The lady who took our order was very friendly and our food took about 20 mins. My husband got the grilled brisket and cheese sandwich which was delicious, along with a side of potato salad. I got the half size of eclectic pork Cuban with tomato basil. The only thing is that I didn't get the Caribbean sauce that was supposed to come on the sandwich but apparently they didn't have it, and the soup was good but it needed lots of salt as well as the potato salad. I can tell they go very light on the salt for their sides and soups. However the sandwiches overall were very good and the meats were tender and flavorful. read more

Eclectic Chef - Eclectic Cuban Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

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The food is amazing - very good the salmon Wray in particular is great. Good service - eat local !

I started a new position in the downtown Summerville area and one of my new coworkers recommended this spot for lunch. I must say, I have been coming here since!! I just love the outside seating and I will be so sad when it gets too cold to sit outside! The food is great... my go to is the blackened salmon wrap with the eclectic house salad (which is a pick two option. There is an up charge for salmon.) it's sooo good with the apples and carrots and the soy sauce. I've never had apples in a wrap! Nice addition! The service is always pleasant and they keep a busy flow of people. I do have door dash and Uber eats if you can't get there! Definitely awesome place to go for a light lunch option. read more

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Poor service, old lady is rude, place is in poor shape, owners don't care about the shape of the environment. If I were you, find another place to buy food at. Save the money and the bad experience, thank me later. They made my wife and kids so disappointed from the food and experience! Please leave Summerville! read more

Small little sandwich shoppe in the heart of Summerville. The decor is not the finest but the food more than makes up for it. The inside is small but there are outside seats for your enjoyment. The surrounding area is a quaint little shop area with the street closed to keep cars out. I had the Eclectic Cuban Panini which was absolutely perfect and potato salad as a side. The potato salad was just as flavorful although there were a couple under cooked potatoes in it. If not for that, it would have been perfect too. There were 4 of us in the group and everyone had a great meal. Definitely worth the stop if you're shopping in the area. read more

Quite literally just moved into town and after house hunting we were starving, so we searched for lunch in the area and found Eclectic Chef. It's a little whole in the wall, so we actually walked right passed it! I ordered the turkey, brie, and apple sandwich w/ side salad and hubby got the grilled cheese w/ bacon and potato salad. GET THE POTATO SALAD! It has some kinda secret spice that was SUPER yummy!! Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly. I expect we'll be coming back! read more

Eclectic Chef - Turkey, Turkey with Brie , Bacon & Apple Sandwich and Grilled Cheese with Bacon Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Absolutely delicious!! The only reason I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 is for the fact that they have no "vegan" options but the business was very accommodating and fixed me up something bc they weren't busy at the time. I will probably only be back for the salad (bc it was amazing) or if I see they aren't too busy to accommodate me again! I ordered the Portabella mushroom , Chicken & Goat Cheese Wrap & Made it vegan (no chicken, no cheese, no Mayo) & Added mustard With a side Spring avocado salad And Made it vegan (no feta) with the options of House balsamic vinaigrette or raspberry vinaigrette All & all great music, friendly staff & atmosphere. read more

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Always a great place to eat. Staff is very friendly. Been coming here for years and never disappointed.

I took my kids here for lunch today and had a very uncomfortable experience. The employee at the counter was condescending to me while I ordered and even took a menu out of my hand. It immediately shifted the mood, and I spent the remainder of our visit avoiding further interaction. I witnessed the employee being similarly unpleasant to another customer. I felt it necessary to leave a review because our experience today will keep me from returning in the future to a restaurant that I have really enjoyed over the years. read more

Just a confirmation that all recent yelps are right on about this place. The sandwiches and salads are awesome. We just came home from lunch here where are friends had two great Reuben sandwiches and the wife had a lovely Summer salad and I had the Black & Bleu, which was one of the best ever with the spicy chicken. If you haven't been and know where this is I highly suggest you give it a try. read more

We have been coming to Eclectic Chef for a few years now and are definitely fans of the place! As you can see from my photos of endless pick two combos of various salads, sandwiches and the occasional soup, this is one of my favorite Summerville restaurants. Everything we have had there have been spot on with the exception of 1 out of 20 times that we have been there, where our soup was extremely salty. Otherwise, the food has always been deliciously freshly prepared and served. You order at the counter and they will deliver it to you inside or if you sit outside. Their sweet tea selections include peach tea, sweet and unsweet tea variations, which I love. The staff have always been nice and friendly. If you're in the area, you should give them a try as you will thank me later. read more

Eclectic Chef - Pick 2 - Cobb and a chicken sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Absolutely amazing! Super friendly and extremely tasty! You can tell they love what they do there and enjoy the company of their customers.

So glad my first experience here was for my Birthday Lunch. It's not another meal, it's an experience here. Getting the Pick Two Combo was the best decision- we enjoyed Brisket and Cheese sandwiches, Turkey, bacon, apple & Brie sandwiches alongside equally beautiful and delicious salads. Their home made balsamic and ginger salad dressings are on another level. Listening to Journey, Boston, Queen, and Bob Marley made the meal feel like we were eating at home. Fast, fresh, and local! Filling and well balanced meal, and no heartburn afterwards- I'm sold. read more

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Yum! One of the best hidden secrets of Summerville. Their lunch menu is perfect for that hot summer day. I love stopping in here after the farmers market or while shopping. It's a great place with wonderful food! read more

Though I have lived in Summerville I had never realized this place was more than a catering company until a friend took me here. It is a cute small restaurant but on a nice day there is plenty of outdoor seating which I actually prefer here. One thing to note is that it is only open for lunch, not dinner. The food speaks for itself in quality, taste, and also affordability. I got the equivalent of a "you-pick-two" with the chicken Caesar salad and the blackened salmon sandwich. The salad was good but the sandwich stole the show. It was actually an open faced sandwich with crispy melted Parmesan on the bread topped with an absolutely fantastic full piece of salmon and fresh greens. It is one of the best pieces of salmon I have ever had! Not only is the food great the price for my meal was only about $12-13 which, for salmon, is a steal. If you are in Summerville around lunch time this is a must try, you won't regret it! read more

Eclectic Chef - Sandwiches Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

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Great place for your palate. Nothing ordinary about Eclectic Chef. Out of the box type gourmet. Refreshing and addictive. Great service .

My all time favorite and fresh lunch spot in Summerville. My family and I have been coming to the eclectic chef for years. It is our number one lunch spot in Summerville. Don't be fooled by the small, long, and narrow size of the restaurant. If there are no tables inside, there is plenty of outside seating as well! It may be small but the food is mighty good. Almost always I order from the "pick two" option. I always order the the Tuscan chicken panini and then, depending on the weather, I'll order a salad or soup. Their tomato soup is my go to when they have it and if it's hot outside I'll go with the eclectic house salad with balsamic dressing. (Pictured) When ordering at the eclectic chef I advise everyone to take advantage of the pick two option because you get a WHOLE SANDWICH and then A "half salad" which is basically the size of a whole for the same price as one or the other. However, don't be distracted by the menu itself, nestled behind the counter is a smallish calk board with the daily specials, it's important not to miss because these options change regularly and I wouldn't want you to miss anything!! Sometimes I will order a daily special sandwich because I know they might not have it again. Also, make sure you try the "tea bar" where they have unsweetened raspberry tea, sweet peach tea, regular sweet tea, and water. I mix the sweet peach and Unsweet raspberry, very good. Every time I have gone recently they have mixed up the order in a small way (but they were also extremely busy) and the mix ups were easy fixes. If you're out enjoying the farmers market in Summerville on a Saturday morning, or just strolling through flowertown, make it a point to stop here for lunch. You will be so happy you did! read more

Eclectic Chef - Pick two- Tuscan Chicken Panini and Eclectic House Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

One of my favorite places to eat. Everything is always so fresh. Although you cannot eat inside, there is outside dining available. I think it is one of the best hidden gems in Summerville. The salads are amazing! read more

The Eclectic Chef hides in the humble alley off of Little Main in Summerville. Walking down the brick road you would almost miss the restaurant as it hides behind scattered coke umbrella tables laying outside. A subtle smell wafts through Little Main leading you by your nose through their humble doors. The restaurant is small, humble, and quaint, fully encompassing the culture of Summerville in a single building. The food that called out to me from the menu today was their Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwhich. At home this would be a slice of craft, two slices white bread, and some microwave bacon. Here the grilled cheese is an art form matched with the science needed to ruin all other grilled cheese. Brie served with texas toast with parmesan crust. Thick and neither crispy nor chewy bacon packed inside of it with tomato, all managing to have the same texture so every bite guarantees a taste of each element to the sandwich. Our Guest for the day, Laura Rayl with All About Seniors, had their French Dip that was equally amazing- the texture was consistent, the taste unique. The desserts were lemon cake and banana bread with chocolate and peanut butter (of course). Both were fantastic, and a wonderful way to end the lunch!Overall The Eclectic Chef's humble appearance COMPLETELY betrays it in the best of ways. Where you may think it is a simple sandwich shop it becomes a hidden treasure of five star sandwhiches. I will certainly be back for their grilled cheese again! read more

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By far one of my favorite places for lunch in Summerville. The quality of the food, the variety of options, the location, the decor inside - all screams Summerville to me and frankly, that's awesome. It's tucked in and nestled between a few shops, but don't worry you can't miss it! They also offer outdoor seating on short central, which is amazing for a morning meal. Might be a tad hot for lunch in the summer though ;) Food: always so many good options. Today, I got the Pick 2 Combo of Summer Bleus salad and the Grilled Veggies and Goat cheese sandwich. I love that you get a full sandwich and half a salad for the combo. Fills you up always. The salad was super fresh today, the balsamic dressing complemented it nicely. goat cheese sandwich was really light and had good variety of flavors. The self-serve drink station always has a good variety of iced teas (sweet, unsweet, flavored, and different blends) as well as a Coke machine. Something for everyone. Don't forget to ask for the quiche of the day - I didn't get that today but it's one thing they're proud of here. Service: always helpful, friendly, and eager to help you out. Atmosphere: if you like classic rock, this is the place for you - the radio is always cranking classic rock; it's something I always expect now - somedays im not for it, others I am. Depends what ya like :) great local art on the walls, and a cool wall of photos of customers from around the world holding up their logo. Never full to capacity and good variety of seating options, so good place to have a lunch meeting. read more

Eclectic Chef - Summer Bleus salad and Grilled Vegetables & Goat Cheese Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Great lunch at Eclectic Chef today! Cream of mushroom soup was excellent as always, had a brisket sandwich and a Reuben; both delicious AND for a special treat tried the Chai Spice cake roll...amazing...those desserts are always the perfect ending to a great meal...getting two oatmeal cream pies to go!! read more

Why did it take me so long to come eat here?! Better late than never but I highly recommend you come try this place ASAP. Yes it's small but there is plenty of seating if you consider the outdoor seating in the alley. A wonderful backdrop as you enjoy your meal as well. The menu has plenty to chose from but your best deal is the pick two. Any sandwich and salad for just $10. I've only been twice so far and each time got the turkey, brie, bacon, and apple sandwich on rye with the eclectic house salad. The food is great and the portions are also. I also love their tea bar, especially since it's in Summerville. The peach tea mixed with the raspberry tea is the only way I go. I will say that the only hiccup I've experienced is that each time we've ordered, our order got mixed up in someway. First visit, my rye bread ended up on my husbands sandwich and the second visit, my salad ended up on my husband plate and his on mine. Minor mistakes but details to be considered none the less. read more

This is a great grab and go restaurant much better option then fast food. We Always stop by and place an order before leaving the Summersville Saturday farmers market. read more