It pains me to write this review because I wish I didn't have to. I tried to give it several opportunities but this place has not gone down hill, it's gone in the ditch, upside down with flames coming out the windows. We used to really enjoy coming for breakfast every weekend, food was good and so was the service, it's the complete opposite now. No service and not even that your order is wrong, which it is, it's gross on top of that, greasy eggs, toast soaked in butter just unappetizing. A real shame but do not go. read more

Stoped in for brunch last week and had a great meal. We started with some much needed lattes that came in a nice mug which you do t always see anymore. I'd much rather drink my coffee from a mug than paper. I was debating half the menu because everything sounded good but I wanted breakfast food and went for an omelet. You can build your own with three items and I did ham, onion, and cheddar cheese which is my go to for an omelet. It came with a side of toast and I added a side of bacon. The service was exceptional and it was an easy in and out for brunch. read more

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Thai place was super cute and everyone was very friendly. The chai latte with almond milk was delicious! Could've drank several glasses of it! I got the avocado toast which came with 3 pieces of toast with avocado, boiled egg slices and lots of arugula. If you aren't a fan of arugula then this isn't for you! My only complaint was I wish there was a little bit of lemon to it. I choose potato's as my side and those were delicious. Overall it was a lot more food than I thought it would be. I didn't finish it. My hubs got the 2 egg meal and he said to at was delicious too. It came with buttered rye bread which we both agree was amazing! read more

Mpishi Restaurant - Avacado Toast - New American Near Me - Daniel Island, South Carolina

We tried this place during the 2024 holiday season and they took great care of our large party for a late lunch. Food was delicious. read more

My boyfriend got the Breakfast Quesadilla and I got the Huevos Rancheros. I took a bite out of my boyfriend's, and I liked his better. I wish that the Huevos had picos de gallo added to the dish because it was very heavy with the beans and potatoes. Overall, 7.5 out of 10. read more

I highly recommend Mpishi. I love the Asian Tuna Salad. The salad is so fresh and generously proportioned. This is a such a treasure of a little restaurant. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious read more

Like most else on Daniel Island, Mpishi is quite charming. I came here on a Friday morning with my fiancee, my dad, and my sister. We were struck by the cute interior and the welcoming staff. To eat, my fiancee had the breakfast quesadilla. I had the two egg breakfast (scrambled, please). My dad and sister had the Day After Thanksgiving sandwich. Sourdough slices packed full of turkey, stuffing, and cranberries and accompanied with gravy, the thing looked absolutely delicious. My sister liked it so much she refused to share. Of the four of us, can you guess which two were the winners? The menu is seasonal, so while you may miss out on the chance for this Thanksgiving sandwich, that also means there's always something new on the menu to enjoy. Check out Mpishi for a casual breakfast, a weekend brunch, or a quick lunchtime bite to eat. read more

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Came here for breakfast today. Coffee could have been hotter. We tried to order the Greek scramble which was listed on their website but not the menu that we were given. They said due to staff shortages, certain items had been taken off the menu until next week. I had the breakfast quesadilla. It was excellent, a ton of flavor and very filling. They did not skimp on the ingredients. It also came with a side of sour cream and pico de Gallo, which is always nice. My husband created his own omelette and had sour dough toast with it of which he enjoyed. Service was ok. Everytime I've been here, service is mediocre, management should work on that, it's an easy fix that could make a big difference to a lot of people. read more

Mpishi Restaurant - Omelette and sour dough toast - New American Near Me - Daniel Island, South Carolina

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I cannot say enough good things about Andy and Allie at Mpishi! What kind-hearted people they are. And so incredibly easy to work with! I worked with them on a catering order for around 15-20 people. Andy graciously spoke with me on the phone a couple of times about my catering options and the menu. I also coordinated with Allie on the catering proposal, and they were both always pleasant to work with and extremely quick to reply. The food was absolutely delicious, and our event was a big hit! Thanks a million, Andy and Allie! read more

Came here for a Saturday lunch with some friends and really enjoyed the whole experience: the staff were very friendly, outdoor seating was nice, and the food was fantastic. I got the breakfast quesadillas with a side of grits, both of which were excellent. My friend got the tuna salad which looked hearty and delicious too - will try that next time. read more

Great locals breakfast brunch place on Daniel island. From the tennis court or after church, grab a quick lunch before the boat..Mpishi is always great read more

Mpishi Restaurant - Hostess - New American Near Me - Daniel Island, South Carolina

Found this place kinda on accident: new to area and was looking for something for lunch... this place hardly shows up on searches and I don't know why!!! AMAZING! The food is absolutely delicious! Prices may seem a tad high for lunch for some, but I promise: you get what you pay for...! Bartender was telling me about their blond bloody mix, which I tried - is a local Charleston creation - and so yummy!!! The bloody was delish and the salt on the rim flavorful.... And to appeal to my girly side, a little edible gold glitter ! The salad portion was HUGE! Got the small, expecting half that size, so I would be afraid to see how large the large is! The dressing was perfect with goat cheese and beets... but other than that, a pretty standard goat cheese salad. Then ordered the chicken, avocado, pimento sando with their Mac salad.... Was torn on what to order as many of their items sounded delish and fun (leftover Turkey dinner sando?!) but I am so glad I chose this! Well balanced flavor and the chicken is well seasoned and moist... definitely do not skimp on fillings...! Also, I ordered the macaroni salad thinking it was probably be over dressed and bland and quite the opposite!!! Fresh and light! This place is amazing and I will be back for sure!!! My only complaint: they are only open 8-2!!! Lol! Other than that, solid 9.5/10 read more

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For a truly beautiful, hand made, artisanal breakfast this is a find. Not inexpensive but for the quality you get- a decent value. Best gluten-free bread(made in house) crests a cravable breakfast sandwich that will likely carry you until dinner. 2 sausage patties, bacon, cheese, and egg atop that hearty bread that has been grilled until golden. Comes with home fries. Real grits are served here- they are a split at a steep $5 for a side. But still I have a hard time resisting. Plus for you gluten eating individuals- they have a fantastic pastry selection made in house as well. Cute casual interior. Support local and give them a try. read more

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Sadly the only restaurant to serve full breakfast on Daniel Island. Very expensive and the quality was below average. $3 for 3 slices of tomatoes, they were not close to being ripe, $3 for a few pieces of avocado and $9 for 3 scrambled eggs! We ordered at 8am and food came out at 840, it was almost empty in the restaurant. Over $50 with tip for 2 people, very pricey. Also had them put my Diet Coke in a to go cup. The cup was paper, one hour later it was soggy and I had to throw it away. Please use plastic or styrofoam cups!!!! Won't be back unless it's the only option for another business meeting. read more

I'm a big supporter of small businesses but the food was extremely average and way overpriced

Below is an edited email I sent to Mpishi owners re: disastrous lunch: Dear Andy & Allie: Rather than write a Yelp review I thought I'd contact you personally.[Note: I reversed my initial decision after owner failed to respond to my second email.] Saturday Oct. 19th around 1 p.m. a friend and I dined at your restaurant. Todd was our server; Christy manager. Order #2008:1. I ordered "Mediteranean Seared Tuna Salad with Arugula, and Pine Nuts, Served with green basil dressing. Small $7.50." She ordered "Breakfast Quesadilla with Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Potatoes, Black Beans, Peppers, and Cheddar Cheese, served with salsa and sour cream $11.50." My salad was flavorless. Limp greens. Only a few pine nuts. Watery dressing tasteless. One inch-square hunk of tough tuna with fat still attached and not "seared " Friend was dismayed after pulling apart the quesadillas and finding no eggs. Barely any black beans. I should have taken photos. We are both experienced and refined diners. She wanted to try your restaurant. Had I wanted a great tuna salad I would have gone to Laura Alberts where a half-order of exquisite Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad (three large slices of tuna) is 50 cents more and divinely delicious.[Note: I attached a photo of Laura Alberts Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad.] Todd asked. I answered. Salad was the worst I've ever had. Why? I did not wish to go into it. I did ask him to comp our order. I've only done that one other time in decades. No dice. Christy came over and asked how me how my food was. I charitably said, "Mediocre." $8.25 total bill for a salad that was nearly inedible. I ate it anyway. If I had been Todd and Christy, I would have offered to comp the two orders. Kind regards, Marty Davis Daniel Island The reply: Good morning Marty, I appreciate you letting me know about your experience, and am sorry to hear that it was a negative one. We are always open to constructive criticism as it allows us to continue to improve the restaurant. We will take this review seriously, and hope you are inclined to to give Mpishi another try in the future.  Thanks again for you candor, Allie Clay My reply: Thanks for your response, Allison. My email was intended to alert you to a serious issue affecting your reputation. Perhaps you might consider a gratis dining experience for my friend and me. Then I will reconsider returning.  Kind regards, Marty Davis No response. You be the judge. Order Mpishi's Mediterranean salad. Compare it with Laura Alberts for 50 cents more. (See LA screenshot.) If I were Mpishi owners I would have comped the bill on the spot. I was in the restaurant business years ago. I gave Allie another opportunity to give me a reason to return by asking her to offer us a "gratis dining experience. Customer service and community goodwill are critical in growing a successful business. I asked for an incentive to give Mpishi another shot. I didn't get it. read more

Mpishi Restaurant - Laura Alberts Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad. (Full order $14; half order $8.) - New American Near Me - Daniel Island, South Carolina

The one thing this place has going for it is that it's open for lunch on Sunday, which is not the case for many places on Daniel Island. However, there wasn't much in the way of a lunch menu - mostly just brunch items. They had 2 specials though which were sandwiches. I had the "TCLT" (tandoori chicken lettuce and tomato sandwich) which came with potato salad, cole slaw, and rice salad. The sandwich had great toasted bread but was otherwise very bland except for the sriracha that I added. None of the sides were very good either. I would have been much happier with a side of nice chips and a pickle spear instead of 3 below-average salads. The breakfast food that I saw other people ordering looked pretty good, so maybe that's the way to go here. If you're looking for lunch food, you'll be much better off with a Publix sub. read more

Mpishi Restaurant - Tandoori chicken lettuce and tomato sandwich ("TCLT") with sides of potato salad, cole slaw, and rice salad. None of it very good. - New American Near Me - Daniel Island, South Carolina

Definitely a good spot to enjoy good brunch food and mimosas. It's also a great spot for families with kids if you're in the mood for breakfast and coffee. Great service, genuinely nice people, and tended to immediately and frequent read more

We had dinner there last night and the food was AMAZING! The food was fresh and light and the chef did a wonderful job catering to the many different diet restrictions in our group. Atmosphere was wonderful and great service too!SO excited to have a dinner option for healthy food on DI! Highly recommend! read more

The food was okay, not great. The service was marginal. Most of the time I was constantly looking for my server for assistance. I also noticed the servers who were available were mostly talking to each other instead of checking on customers. They seemed bored. But, despite those disappointments, the restaurant itself was nice and comfortable. To match the ambiance this restaurant offers, there needs to be a new (or additional) chef and servers who understand the need to be more attentive to their customers. read more

This place has phenomenal food! I got the burger and fries. The burger was cooked to perfection and the fries are crispy and addictive. The staff was ultra friendly and the service was great! Go! You'll enjoy the atmosphere and the food!! read more

Excellent food! Excellent service! A special dining experience! I especially like the breakfast menu. But lunch is great,too. And they have a bar! read more

I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars would like to do 4 1/2 but not possible. Anyway the food here is really good. Went for Sunday brunch and our choices did not disappoint. I had the meatloaf sandwich ( side note I have never had meatloaf in a restaurant because my wife makes the best meatloaf) but I figured what the heck and it was really good. My daughter had omelette special and couldn't stop raving about it. My wife went with what were the best looking poached eggs ever. Potatoes great plus great service. read more

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Ahi tuna salad was amazing! Great service and friendly staff. I was pleased to find some healthy food so close to where we were staying.

Fantastic spot for dinner. The place has a rotating menu every night, so it doesn't make a lot of sense to check the menu before you go, just go -- part of the great part of this place is that there's little need to stare at the menu. If you're going on a date, you don't have to sit there and awkwardly sweat what you're going to order. You can just be with your dinner companion. Brunch options are great here, too. And the place is doing right by its customers with COVID. People are wearing masks, keeping them on, and you can tell they're keeping things clean and keeping their customers safe. read more

Just go. Just do it. We went with friends on Argentinian night and it was the best meal I've ever had. My husband has traveled the world and said it was equal to the best meal he has ever had. Andy is so personable. We asked to compliment the chef and he not only came out to greet us but sat down and had drinks with us. I'm begging for another Argentinian night. Our friends went on British night, loved it, and vowed to bring friends the next time. Lucky us! And we have vowed to never go without inviting others. If they can't make it, we are still going. We had a chicken parmesan to go meal when they were doing take out only. It was great too. I only wish there had been more sauce for the pasta. ARGENTINIAN NIGHT PRETTY PLEASE read more

First time. Not last time. I enjoyed meeting an old friend for breakfast. I wish they had biscuits & gravy. Then maybe I would have given them a 4. Not cheap. Friend paid. I owe him one. I'll come back for that. read more

Came here for a quick lunch. Had there large size beets and goat cheese salad. It is refreshing with walnuts and a hard boiled egg. Had enough for another meal read more

Mpishi Restaurant - Beet and goat salad - New American Near Me - Daniel Island, South Carolina

At first I was excited to try this place out. When walking in with an almost finished Starbucks drink, the manager came over and advised that I would have to pay $1.25 in order to keep my drink or throw it away! She said that due to offering "specialty coffees" they are not allowed to have other outside beverages. I let her throw away my drink and did not pay this outrageous fine for simply having 4 sips left of an outside drink! Besides this outrageous rule, which was not noted anywhere on the menu, the fee the food was subpar to say the least but our server was actually nice. So I recommend she get's promoted to manager and maybe this place will start to care of their customers rather than their "specialty coffees". read more

Great for breakfast or lunch! I enjoyed a chicken and quinoa salad that was delicious!

So delicious! We ordered delivery to our office on Saturday. The food came warm, coffee still hot. My breakfast sandwich was awesome, goat cheese and beet salad had lots of goodies on it. Coffee was great too! Definitely recommend. read more

Mpishi Restaurant - Goat cheese/beet salad - New American Near Me - Daniel Island, South Carolina

Finally got to go to Mpishi on daniel island today. Got to the Resturant when they opened and did not realize since Mother's Day was reservations only and they are booked. Luck has it we where able to sit at the bar which when only my wife and I is our go too. Beautifully Remoldel from the past establishment. After reading about the new owners / chef I was excited to try. Let me tell you that they have only been open a week and everything ran perfect. Atmosphere was wonderful, service was perfect with many on hand to help. We both had the the French toast special which was 2 pieces of French toast with a layer of chocolate cake with butter cream sauce layered within. OMG was absolutely Heaven. Today's menu was a brunch special menu. I can't wait to try their gravy biscuits on a regular day. The highlight for me and a very smart move on the owners part is the chef making deserts / pastries in open view of the Resturant inside and walkers outside. Good to see business owners that know how to market them selfs with exceptional food and superior service. Only a very few on the island rise to this level. Good job Mpishi ! read more

We visited Mpishi Saturday night for Dim Sum Night. I heard about Mpishi through a friend who went to their Indonesian night and then saw an ad on Facebook for Dim Sum night. My husband is a big Chinese food fan, so I figured we would try it out. The location is the former Honeycomb Cafe. Let's just say I wasn't sad seeing the Honeycomb Cafe go out of business. My last experience there was horrendous (but this isn't a Yelp review for Honeycomb Cafe so I digress). It's not a large space. I highly recommend for these themed dinners, to check out the website that week then book on Resy so you don't have to wait. We were seated right away. They were a bit understaffed. They admittedly said so. I'm finding that to be a common theme and problem for many Charleston restaurants not downtown. The alcohol prices were pretty fair. I paid $7 for a half carafe (about two smaller glasses) of Pinot Grigio. You pay per person for food. It was $28/person. The food came out pretty much all at once. There was about eight things on the menu to try. The sticky buns with pork were the best. I don't really know what the rest of the things were, but there were a variety of dumplings and some rice with tofu (I think). The meal is served family style. There was enough for everyone to try and sample, although at $28/person, the serving size didn't blow me away. I was expecting a little bit more or the meal to be coursed out just a hair. (May be like a soup or something for each individual person), family style entree, individual dessert. I wish there was dessert. Learning that the owner is a highly-skilled pastry chef, a nice dessert would have been amazing. I would have paid a bit more for that. One person in our party had some food allergies and her husband called ahead, so they made a few dishes specifically for her. Overall a good experience. We spoke with the owners and they were really, really nice. I hope this place survives the brutal Charleston restaurant scene. I would be interested in going back for some of their other themed nights in the future. read more

Fabulous food, need training for servers. I can't say enough about the quality of the food. (OK, I'll admit I wish their breakfast quesadilla had an option without bell peppers, but that's a minor complaint.) The tomato pie was the best I've ever tasted and the "After Thanksgiving" sandwich was a turkey junkie's dream! Downside - both times we ate there, we sat outside so we could bring our dog. Not sure what service is like inside, but hope it's much better. I understand being busy, but folks, you KNOW ahead of time that Father's Day is busy - bring in additional help! If you can't take care of the outdoor guests, don't offer seating. Our food was delivered by a different person than took our order. No one ever came back to see if the order was correct or if we had everything. The basic breakfast was supposed to come with potatoes, which were not on the plate. The scrambled eggs were so runny, the whites were transparent. One of us had to walk back into the dining room to ask about our server. By the times the eggs were brought back, everyone else had finished eating. Then the check. The other party seated outside was a family with kids. Dad and kids left to go shopping and Mom was left waiting for the check for 20 mins. We finally had to return to the dining room to pay for our meals. This is a new place and I completely relate to the curve of bringing staff up to speed and figuring out how to serve guests in a timely manner. I desperately want this place to succeed, as the food is wonderful (once you get it) and there aren't that many good places to eat on DI. Here's hoping they get things right soon. Will return after a few weeks with more stars if they do! read more

Wanted to check out the new place on Daniel Island, so I stopped in with a friend for breakfast. So, it's difficult not to compare it with the previous place that was there, but I'll do my best. I was nicely surprised when I walked in - bright, open, and cheerful - I immediately felt good!! I was greeted straight away and seated, as I waited for my breakfast partner to arrive. Coffee and water came right away, and refills arrived throughout the breakfast right on time. My friend showed up and we were ready to order. Our waitress (Arghh - cant recall her name!) answered all our questions, and we ordered. I had the "2 egg breakfast" with sausage and wheat toast. All good. The eggs were especially good, like fried in butter. The serving size was good, but not overflowing the plate. Over 4 star- I'll be back in! read more

Just go. We decided today that this is our new go to brunch spot. Stellar service and breakfast and lunch ALL day....and a full bar!!!! The service was impeccable! Our waitress Chrysanthia was knowledgeable, efficient, and pleasant! I am southern, and these are the best biscuits and gravy in town! Vicious Biscuit has great biscuits but their gravy is not good. This place has great gravy. I will order extra next time because they do put it on light - and again... I'm southern. My toddler devooured his Nutella French toast! My husband inhaled his two egg breakfast and stole one of my biscuits. My eggs were PERFECT! The waitress picked my red wine and I cannot remember the name but it was the best red wine I've had this month!!! My mocha latte was legit PERFECT! The espresso was quality and the ratios were balanced! My beet salad, yeah I eat a salad every place I go because I'm a fitness girl, and it was so fresh!!!! I will be back! Probably this month. This place is so good I ALMOST didn't want to share.... But I like good Karma ;) read more

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Great brunch spot! Tasty! Unique. We've been here a couple times. It definitely outshines the last place that was here. Very unique style on a lot of their meals keeps it interesting. They also do a lot of takeout meals that we plan on trying out soon. Pancakes were great. Got some hash that was great. Kids loved it! read more

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I'm so happy there is a new breakfast/lunch restaurant on DI! I arrived at 11am and missed the breakfast menu, not sure what time it ended. I ordered the Braised Pork Sandwich (excluding the onions) on gluten-free bread. It was full of flavor, juicy, and served as ordered. The GF bread was toasted and a slice of provolone (I think) on each piece which added to the flavor. Fries were hot and not oily at all, perfectly salted. Our server Jake was still learning the menu, but was happy to ask the chef our questions. He was very courteous and attentive. My friends had the chicken salad sandwich and a huge garden salad. Both of them enjoyed their dishes very much! I can't wait to go back to try their breakfast! read more

Mpishi Restaurant - Braised Pork on GF bread - New American Near Me - Daniel Island, South Carolina

I just moved to the Island and was looking for a regular go to for breakfast. I will keep looking as I've now tried this place twice and was more disappointed each time I went. One of the waitresses is loud, rude, and unfriendly. First time I ordered eggs, bacon, and toast. Ordered the egg over medium and it came almost well done. All for a mere $20 including tip.The bacon was cold and hard. My second visit I tried the Avocado Toast. That's what I got. Avocado and a pice of toast. It actually came with a "very hard boiled egg" on top. The avocado looked like someone was in a hurry and tried to spread it with a knife but seriously failed. I asked for a fried egg medium and I the waitress looked at me like I had two heads and walked away. She came back with an almost well done egg and sat it down without saying a word. I actually apologized that I didn't know it came with a dry hard boiled egg and she snidely remarked "yeah it's ok." Another $20 with tip poor experience. I will never go back and suggest you stay away. read more

Second time eating here and second time our food was brought out late. 6 tables sat after we sat and 6 tables got their meals before us. A year ago it happened to our table and wanted to give them a second chance...will not try for a 3rd! read more