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A solid breakfast choice for the area , restaurant was quite full that morning. Parking lot packed but parking is free if you have visited location. Waitress very kind to our party of four guests.
Cute breakfast spot in John's Island. They offer a wide range of breakfast options - both sweet and savory. Looking for something lighter, I opted for the avocado toast which was very fresh and enjoyable. It costs extra to add a fried egg, but definitely worth it as they are local and fresh eggs. There's both indoor and outdoor seating - but it can get busy so be prepared to potentially wait a little bit during peak hours.
Kiss is the best! Great food that is homemade and full of flavor. The staff is always so nice. Love sitting outside even when it's cold, they have the patio enclosed with heaters. But was perfect out on this fall day!
Service is lovely. The waitstaff goes out of their way to be friendly. Perfect service. We both ordered the grits bowl. It was so large, we probably could have split one. Delicious. Wonderful toppings. Perfect on a cold, rainy day. The menu is huge and I cannot wait to go back and try other items. Their cocktails sour like tasty, interesting creations also.
Had a great dinner at KISS cafe. It was an invite only dinner pop up that normally held twice a month. It was a ln an Italian theme dinner night. From the Italian wedding soup, chicken dish, and home made spaghetti and sausage meatballs were a treat to my mouth! Really recommend this place for their special dinner pop up.
A Charleston local recommended KISS Cafe to us, and a quick search on Yelp confirmed this was going to be a solid spot to grab brunch on Johns Island. Our group of four stopped in on a Tuesday around 11, and we were able to grab a table right away! The interior is adorable - complete with fun, island-themed murals and decor. Our server was animated, and quickly sold us on their seasonal apple cinnamon bun. This was indeed delicious, with a melt-in-your-mouth apple pie filling beneath the bun, although I wish it would have been served warm! I ordered the B.E.L.T. for brunch, which was loaded up with bacon and eggs, and served on crispy toast. It's a pretty big sandwich, and well worth the price. I also ordered an iced coffee, which was smooth and not too bitter-tasting.
What a wonderful breakfast restaurant! We enjoyed the special of the day - French toast with fresh crème and fruit compote. The service is fast and friendly! The cafe is cozy and cute.
The three of us had a late brunch/lunch. My Mother-in-law had Bill's waffle with added fried shrimp. A small bite of each was certainly tasty. The waffle was thick, but soft. The shrimp were expertly fried and well but lightly seasoned. The missus had the egg salad toast, with a small arugula salad with in-house made vinaigrette dressing. The egg salad was fresh, with not too much mayonnaise which some restaurants unfortunately load up. Now, to my meal, the Triple up, with lots of choices. Two eggs, cooked as per my choice, which was my standard: fried hard. Bacon or sausage, so I went with the bacon which was a flattened Patty seemingly made in the house as the spices were good but on the first bite they were a bit overbearing but then as you cheated it became more amazing wonderful combination. With the choice of Pancakes or french toast I went with the ladder. The toast was Softly and that's not harshly done and lightly sprinkled with some powdered sugar. The maple syrup served on the side was the right amount to add the taste to the French toast but not have it swimming in syrup. Absolutely all was delicious. The Kiss Cafe, in the middle of the day, was pretty well crowded and thus our service was a bit delayed after her efficient waitress brought us our water which was our requested beverage, as she also was training a newer waitress. Yes, lots for her to do in the crowded, but pleasant Cafe. Thankfully, they had inside seating as it was a quite warm day to sit at one of the outside tables, even under their umbrellas. There is the Cafe side, which about a year ago added the bagel side (where they seated us three). Thus, there is obvious success in the food, the business, the atmosphere, and the location just off Maybank Highway on Johns Island.
Food was great and service was even better! I had the French dip and fries. The sandwich was perfect, meat was tender and everything was flavorful. The fries are exactly what I love in French fries, hand cut and crispy. My husband had the hash and said it was the best he's had in the Charleston area (and we've eaten a lot of brunch). The star of the show was the mimosas. Best mimosas in the Charleston area hands down! We will be back!
3 days ago
We frequent here often, we live on JI and love having this place near us. The food is always delicious. The chef is amazing and always has some type of special going on, my husband always order the specials and enjoys them very much. The service is great and they are always very sweet. The inside seems a bit small but its comfortable, they also have a covered patio area on the side and some more seating infront of the restaurant. We bring our family here when they come to visit and they've all loved it! That's how you know Kiss Cafe is a must try. read more
3 months ago
3 days ago
Here for Sunday to eat early lunch. KISS is hopping, very busy morning today! We were luck to get 2 seats at the Bar in front of the kitchen cook line. Our waitress Kim came right over and got our drink order! Staff here are very friendly! We ordered the Bill's Waffle and added Fried Chicken and the French KISS and the Biscuit and Gravy SOS!! Wow amazing food as usual!! Easy 5 Stars !! read more
Cute breakfast spot in John's Island. They offer a wide range of breakfast options - both sweet and savory. Looking for something lighter, I opted for the avocado toast which was very fresh and enjoyable. It costs extra to add a fried egg, but definitely worth it as they are local and fresh eggs. There's both indoor and outdoor seating - but it can get busy so be prepared to potentially wait a little bit during peak hours. read more
25 days ago
Kiss is the best! Great food that is homemade and full of flavor. The staff is always so nice. Love sitting outside even when it's cold, they have the patio enclosed with heaters. But was perfect out on this fall day! read more
Service is lovely. The waitstaff goes out of their way to be friendly. Perfect service. We both ordered the grits bowl. It was so large, we probably could have split one. Delicious. Wonderful toppings. Perfect on a cold, rainy day. The menu is huge and I cannot wait to go back and try other items. Their cocktails sour like tasty, interesting creations also. read more
11 months ago
Had a great dinner at KISS cafe. It was an invite only dinner pop up that normally held twice a month. It was a ln an Italian theme dinner night. From the Italian wedding soup, chicken dish, and home made spaghetti and sausage meatballs were a treat to my mouth! Really recommend this place for their special dinner pop up. read more
A Charleston local recommended KISS Cafe to us, and a quick search on Yelp confirmed this was going to be a solid spot to grab brunch on Johns Island. Our group of four stopped in on a Tuesday around 11, and we were able to grab a table right away! The interior is adorable - complete with fun, island-themed murals and decor. Our server was animated, and quickly sold us on their seasonal apple cinnamon bun. This was indeed delicious, with a melt-in-your-mouth apple pie filling beneath the bun, although I wish it would have been served warm! I ordered the B.E.L.T. for brunch, which was loaded up with bacon and eggs, and served on crispy toast. It's a pretty big sandwich, and well worth the price. I also ordered an iced coffee, which was smooth and not too bitter-tasting. read more
4 days ago
3 months ago
The Southern Charm Cafe was incredible as was the Greek salad and cinnamon roll. The best I've ever had gf bun, and gf cinnamon roll. My husband has the French dip which was also quite delicious. The owner was personable and great service. read more
The three of us had a late brunch/lunch. My Mother-in-law had Bill's waffle with added fried shrimp. A small bite of each was certainly tasty. The waffle was thick, but soft. The shrimp were expertly fried and well but lightly seasoned. The missus had the egg salad toast, with a small arugula salad with in-house made vinaigrette dressing. The egg salad was fresh, with not too much mayonnaise which some restaurants unfortunately load up. Now, to my meal, the Triple up, with lots of choices. Two eggs, cooked as per my choice, which was my standard: fried hard. Bacon or sausage, so I went with the bacon which was a flattened Patty seemingly made in the house as the spices were good but on the first bite they were a bit overbearing but then as you cheated it became more amazing wonderful combination. With the choice of Pancakes or french toast I went with the ladder. The toast was Softly and that's not harshly done and lightly sprinkled with some powdered sugar. The maple syrup served on the side was the right amount to add the taste to the French toast but not have it swimming in syrup. Absolutely all was delicious. The Kiss Cafe, in the middle of the day, was pretty well crowded and thus our service was a bit delayed after her efficient waitress brought us our water which was our requested beverage, as she also was training a newer waitress. Yes, lots for her to do in the crowded, but pleasant Cafe. Thankfully, they had inside seating as it was a quite warm day to sit at one of the outside tables, even under their umbrellas. There is the Cafe side, which about a year ago added the bagel side (where they seated us three). Thus, there is obvious success in the food, the business, the atmosphere, and the location just off Maybank Highway on Johns Island. read more
1 year ago
Fabulous vegan wrap! I asked the waitress for vegan options and the staff came out to ask about my preferences. Beans? Yes please. Beets? Sounds good. Quinoa, no thank you. Fries, we make our own. Okay. And this filling and flavorful wrap is what they came up with and it was yummy! read more
7 months ago
3 months ago
7 months ago
Food was great and service was even better! I had the French dip and fries. The sandwich was perfect, meat was tender and everything was flavorful. The fries are exactly what I love in French fries, hand cut and crispy. My husband had the hash and said it was the best he's had in the Charleston area (and we've eaten a lot of brunch). The star of the show was the mimosas. Best mimosas in the Charleston area hands down! We will be back! read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
Big fan of brunch here - busy, but great staff and great food. Spiked iced coffees are bomb, chicken biscuit is insanely hard to beat and the fries crush too. Actually just order those 3 things and a bunch of sauce and you'll be happy read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
What a great morning. I went in with the thought of getting a bagel to go and ended up staying for a grit bowl and iced coffee. I saddled up to the bar and had a great experience. I was in a hurry but they assured me it would not take long and sure enough within 5 to 10 minutes I was served and out 10 minutes later. Everyone was nice. The person at the bar, the manager, and anyone that was close by was very cordial. I felt very welcomed. And the grits with gruyere, sausage, and mushrooms were delightful. The iced coffee was not watered down and had a good robust taste. In and out in 20 minutes and very satisfied. I will be back. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Today's service was exceptional during the storm. Thank you for being open as we were going a bit stir crazy from being cooped up in the house. Tried The New Yorker today which was excellent. Added in a side of avocado which was extremely fresh. I haven't had bacon in quite some time (possibly a year), but it was perfectly crisp and flavorful. An adorable place full of smiling, friendly faces. The pup will join us on our next trip. read more
The corned beef hash was SO good! I will have a hard time ordering anything else because I'd be afraid to miss out on it again. The menu said the corned beef was house made and it was amazing. Sitting outside was nice and much quieter. There were a lot of people there, but we were seated faster and got our food in an average amount of time. Would definitely go back. Side note, I've heard from a friend that the owners are very kind and generous to their employees and it's a great working environment. I love to support places that treat their employees well and I think it shows! read more
1 year ago
Opinion: As a Charleston resident for 3 years and a native to the low country for my first 17 (now 26), Kiss Cafe is one of the best restaurants I've been to. Service and setting while both admirable, their quality of care and consistency with their food is second to none. Fact: I had a dream about French toast the night before and arrived the next day at KISS hoping to fulfill that. To my delight a Tres Leches brioche french toast was on the specials menu. I ordered that with a side of bacon. The french toast's exterior was firm with a nice crisp, while the sweet cream tres leches gave the inside an almost stuffed effect. This is a change up from my favorite dish, their Kiss My Shrimp n' Grits, my vote for best in Charleston and one I can't recommend enough. The service has the stamp of southern hospitality only stymied by the fact that when a place is a bustling as this the waiters can and will have many mouths to feed. Be patient with them and they wont disappoint. The cafe itself is a smaller for its popularity but does have a nice outdoor seating area so if that's more to your liking definitely hop on that. This is one gem from the east coast I sadly can't bring with me to Orange County, CA. read more
6 months ago
7 months ago
Kiss cafe is sooooo good! Went here on a Sunday morning during the brunch rush for a table for 2. We were told about a 25-35 minute wait but they take your number and call you. The area is walkable (we grabbed a coffee at Island Provisions) and the wait was way less than the estimated time! We started with a couple of cocktails which were delicious, (I recommend the raspberry gin fizz). They serve breakfast all day and lunch beginning at 11 and we both were feeling more like lunch and ordered the Bahn Mi which was arguably the best Bahn Mi I've had outside of NYC. I had the house made salt and vinegar chips as my side, but there is a variety of options to choose for your side! Our server could also tell that we were deep into conversations and she did such a great job of popping in and out to take our orders without trying to rush us! From the outside you may assume this is just a diner vibe place but I promise you it is so much more than that! read more
3 years ago
Love this little spot. Great atmosphere and food was spot on. Their bagels, these are the real deal and in my opinion just as good as the ones you get from NYC. Crunch on the outside, pillow fluffyness on the inside. Sat at the bar and people none stop kept coming in for bagels togo. This is now my go to spot for bagels. Drinks were on point and staff was more than friendly. Shout out to Nancy and her counter part (christina?) behind the bar this morning, they made for a more than wonderful expierence. Omelette was done perfectly and they had a special they were doing, a corned beef hash, that was more filling and delish. Didnt get a pic cause i decided to smash on it to quickly, sorry not sorry. You can tell everything is made from stratch at this place, and it shows in the quality of the product i saw coming out of the kitchen. Lastly the pastries, they had two, maybe even three display cases they couldnt keep stocked cause of people coming in and ordering them, everything in there looked tasty. Def a place you need to check out if you havent already. read more
Located off of Maybank Hwy on Johns Island is Kiss Cafe. The first time we went for breakfast, the place was packed, and there was a 45-minute wait to be seated. We didn't stay. Went back a second time when it was a little less crowded. This is a full service restaurant that serves both breakfast and lunch. They deliver simple versions of breakfast and lunch with their own little twist. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious! On this visit, we had the authentic New York style bagels with egg, bacon, and cheese.... absolutely to die for. Don't let the crowd scare you away, the food will make you forget all about the time you had to wait. The service was friendly and fairly quick considering the crowd. The restaurant offers tables both inside and outside. I would recommend Kiss Cafe. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
This cafe is incredible! Johns island needs places like the Kiss Cafe! The staff is amazing, efficient and friendly! They produce, meats, seafood and cheeses are consistently fresh, cooked to perfection and presented beautifully! Tim and Leslie should be bursting with pride over their restaurant! My family goes here at least 4 times per month for over the last year and we have NEVER had a bad meal, left hungry or had a bad experience with a server! It is always clean and fresh the minute you walk in the door. I also love that they are so pet friendly too! This place is the real deal and not just a pricey over processed bar food establishment. For the large portions you receive, the Kiss Cafe is worth every single dollar spent! Once you go their for the first time, you will return-it is that good! read more
2 years ago
Y'all! This place is the best! Service is impeccable (the mgr Jack even wished my FIL a birthday for the whole restaurant to hear -- so good). Food was really delicious. The avocado toast was second to none, the special with fried green tomatoes and PIMENTO CHEESE was divine. Love the vibe, the food and the service. Don't miss this place! read more
Great experience, fantastic service, and phenomenal tastes. Great environment, love that the owner oversees the great quality food, and happy helpful staff. I can't believe this was my first time here but pucker up and come kiss your hunger away! "Chef's kiss!" read more
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1802 Crowne Commons Way
Johns Island, SC 29455
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I want to take friends visiting JI for first time on Saturday for brunch but I'm concerned about wait time. Do they take reservations ? If not, how long is the wait typically?
Hi Kathy B. We do not take reservations. It varys depending on the time you come in so it's hard to say. Typically before 11 you could get seated right away or not more than 20 mins. I hope that helps. You can always send someone ahead and put…
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