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Mpishi Restaurant

4.1 (78 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Day After Thanksgiving sandwich
Nicholas P.

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.

Omelette and sour dough toast
Patti D.

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.

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Dino M.

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

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Miss B.

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

A peek inside the loaded sandwich
Teresa F.

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.

Laura Alberts Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad. (Full order $14; half order $8.)
Marty D.

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.

Tandoori chicken lettuce and tomato sandwich ("TCLT") with sides of potato salad, cole slaw, and rice salad. None of it very good.
Anna K.

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.

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Delicious food! Had the chicken pot pie and salad at lunch time. Lunch should be quicker. But great meal.

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Great spot for a weekend brunch with the fellas, crushed a screwdriver and the breakfast quesadilla. Highly recommend

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Met the owner, Andy. Such a nice and generous guy! Food was delicious and service was excellent. Would definitely go back again!

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The owners have a great story, food and service is great, the set up is way better. Hope the community supports this restaurant..

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Mpishi is a place where you craving can come true it is awesome. Mpishi is delicious and mouth watering.

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Honeysuckle Rose - Staff introductions at the end of the evening.

Staff introductions at the end of the evening.

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