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    Handy and Hot

    4.0 (112 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Amber N.

    It was very comfortable inside and the service was friendly. The sweet potato hand pie was okay; it felt like it was missing something so I couldn't fully enjoy it. I felt the same about the latte because it did not have a strong enough snickerdoodle flavor.

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    Kenneth J.

    Amazing coffee shop in the lobby of the Renaissance Hotel. Great spot for quick small bites and coffee as you start your day. There is an abundance of syrups available and the barista kiss is they are made in-house. Many of the menu choices were some combinations I had not thought to try together, but the barista was great in answering my questions and making suggestions. If you're a hotel guest, it's a great change from the Starbucks packets in your room. If you're walking around downtown and in need of coffee, do yourself a favor and chart a path to Handy + Hot.

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    Kristen P.

    The food was not great, as they had sold out of many (basically all) of their offerings. I tried a pre- made over priced yogurt parfait, it tasted funky and felt like it had been sitting there with no refrigeration all night. The service was nothing special, but the staff was nice and helped us decide what coffee creations to order. We ordered a peppermint hot chocolate and gingerbread latte. Both were over priced and disappointing. Overall, the store was cute, painted in a bright white and had red chairs and umbrellas. The store was clean.

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    Nicole S.

    This review is only about the apple handpie, because it was really disappointing, actually gross. I was told it was like a "traditional" apple turnover. The crust was magnificent, but it was filled with apple JELLY. Not apple sauce, not apple pie filling, either of which would have been better. JELLY. Jelly with a hint of nutmeg. It was gross. Do not get it. I scooped it all out and ate the crust alone. The place itself is nice and people were friendly. This handpie was a bust.

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    Meredith A.

    This is a quick, grab-and-go breakfast place inside the Lindy hotel. We stopped by on our way out of town after staying the night. We got iced americanos and an iced chai tea latte. We also got scrambled eggs, a bacon & egg biscuit, and a yogurt cup. The Americanos were a bit bitter, but we had the barista add some extra oat milk to cut that acidity a bit. The chai latte was fine, but nothing special. It was sweet, and our son enjoyed it. The eggs were well seasoned and came out quickly. Same with the biscuit. The yogurt was a very small amount, so not worth the price. This is a small cafe, with clean minimalist decor. It isn't a place I'd actively seek out, but if you're staying at the Lindy, it's a decent cup of coffee in a convenient location. The staff was friendly and got us our order quickly. Overall, a fine little shop for a quick, simple breakfast.

    Mel B.

    Food was good. Its a cute little restaurant with lots of natural lighting. Service was quick.

    Bailey M.

    My mom is a huge Vivian Howard fan so we had to go to this quick stop restaurant of hers. It did not disappoint! We split a fried chicken biscuit which had fried chicken, pimento cheese, and bacon. It was tasty and the perfect portion. It's a little on the salty side but I was ok with it. We also shared the pimento cheese grit bowl with air fried sausage on top. This was found in their refrigerator and they heat it up for you if you want to eat there. This was my favorite thing we ordered! Lastly, I got an Apple hand pie. It had a lot of filling! I enjoyed it but it's not a must for me. I would definitely come here again!

    Meghan W.

    I'm a fan of Vivian Howard's, so I was very excited to visit Handy & Hot in Charleston, SC. As you walk into the restaurant, you are greeted with bright warmth. There are various refrigerated grab-and-go items that patrons can select as well as hand pies and an assortment of biscuit sandwiches. I chose the Apple Jax hand pie and a cup of tea. It was pouring rain outside and on the chilly side, so this snack was a perfect respite from the weather. The Apple Jax filling was sweet, spicy and delicious. I wasn't crazy about the crust's texture - I thought it would be flakier - but that's probably the result of the frying. The staff was amiable and helpful, and the cups, biodegradable plastic ware, etc., were very high quality. I plan to try one of the biscuit sandwiches in the future, but overall, this is a great place to relax and have a meal (or snack) in downtown Charleston.

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    Lindsay S.

    Love all things Vivian Howard so of course we had to stop in when visiting Charleston. The latte I got was really good and the staff was super friendly!

    James Z.

    Breakfast/brunch place from Chef Vivian Howard located adjacent to Lenoir. They specialize in biscuits and hand pies. We had the sweet potato pie and it was on the sweet side but was delicious and had a great crust. Biscuit was very fluffy and soft as well. The other food is pre-prepared and while a little disappointing, still pretty good even if it's just reheated. Overall, still a great experience and great vibes sitting outside.

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    Ashley L.

    I debated on writing this review. I wanted the negative reviews to be wrong. The concept here is good. Could even be great, with a bit of tweaking. As others have said, my meal was pricy for what I got. The ham biscuit tasted good, but couldn't quite find the apple preserve. The biscuit itself wasn't the best, but it was still pretty good. Grits bowl was good, fun combination of flavors, but the grits themselves weren't the best. Was expecting a more indulgent, creamy style grits base- these just tasted like basic grits underneath the yummy toppings. The jammy egg was nicely cooked, but the veggies underneath were super cold, which I wasn't expecting, & sort of ruined it. (Maybe just a better menu description is what is needed here?) Also, the flavor of the veggies was very odd- not quite curry, maybe more like chutney? I wasn't expecting that either. I will probably give them another chance eventually. Hopefully, in the meantime, the owners will take all their feedback into consideration.

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    Allison T.

    Delicious little coffee shop on Wentworth. My latte was perfect! They have good indoor space and a great patio! I will be back!

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    Thanks Lisa for the 4 star review!

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    1 month ago

    Nice little place to grab a quick bite. The food that we had was good and the salad was really nice.

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    Thanks Ira for 5 stars!

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    Thanks Kenneth for 5 stars. Come back soon!

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    Thanks Mel for the review. Come see us again soon!

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    Food is very slow( waited for 40 mins for the egg white frittata), and really oily and salty. Won't recommend.

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    1 year ago

    Great little spot with exceptional food and service! The biscuits are a 10/10! Vivian has hit another home run with this place!

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    Thank you Jamie for 5 stars. Come see us again soon!

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    didn't get the girls name but she suggested her Matcha drink and it was 10 out of 10 thank you to that her.

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    Thanks Jennifer for 5 stars!

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    A bit too basic and boxy. I want something specific to Charleston. This was not it. And what they did offer was pedestrian.

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