5 stars for great, hearty salads in a convenient location…read more King Street has tons of sit down restaurants, but when I was in need of a quick, healthy lunch to take on the go, Yelp led me to Verde. I opted for the mesa verde thanks to many great reviews about it. It consists of romaine lettuce, cilantro, black beans, chicken, tomatoes, red onions, corn, tortilla strips, and I subbed in a lemon tahini dressing. I also got a kombucha to-go, but they had plenty of other great canned drinks including Poppi. I didn't eat there as I was planning to cowork at my hotel, but everything was packed well and traveled well. Overall, a solid lunch option for people on the go!

Charleston's local salad bowl place has moved their location a couple of blocks and rebranded a…read morebit. They offer some marketplace items in addition to diverse and customizable salads. When I arrived to pick up mine, the one person there was sitting on the counter, which I found a little dubious (near the cash register, not in a food prep area). My salad was nonetheless resplendent, both in appearance and in substance. Ample options were offered, and mixing fruit with basil for flavor and adding a black bean burger to my greens to fill me up gave me a salad that took two sittings to finish. Ordering a hard to find local tea from their marketplace wasn't a bad decision either. There is a little room here to sit in, but this outlet is clearly geared towards takeout, and it is quality stuff.

Solid spot that I feel like more people should know about. I had the Intakian sandwich and it hit,…read morereally good flavor and super satisfying without being over the top. Honestly I'm always a little surprised it's not busier when I go in. It's one of those places that's consistently good and easy to come back to. Also a fan of their daily specials, especially the drink specials. Nice little touch that keeps things interesting if you go more than once. Overall just a solid, reliable spot I'll keep coming back to.

First time --ordered Cobb salad. It was a large portion,…read morewhich was great. It had mashed avocado instead of sliced, prefer freshly sliced avocado. There was.a lot of chicken breast and tomato. The dressing was good also. It was a simple not seasoned salad, the chicken had no seasoning, which is best for my health. Bottom line it was a good salad and a really good portion.

My favorite spot by far on our Charleston itinerary; my only regret is that our trip was so short…read morethat we did not have time for a second visit. Their banana bread had been recommended to me as a must-try but after a quick glance at the menu, I wanted to try at least five other things. First things first: the banana bread. 10/10. If you leave here without getting a slice warmed up with butter, you're doing yourself a serious disservice. It didn't even taste like banana bread but had the texture of a soft eggy French toast. I was so entranced with it that I managed to squirrel away half for the next day. Also got their jammy eggs because I'm an egg fiend. They were delicious, topped with chives and some chili crisp, but $7 for two eggs in this economy was a little hard to swallow. Next time I'm here, I'd want to try the quiche and the pickled shrimp toast. And they also have peanut milk?? Tucked away on a side street off the much busier King, Babas can be easy to miss but wow - talk about treasures coming in tiny sizes. There's some indoor seating and outdoor tables but don't bank on getting a table right away if you're coming on a weekend morning. The line moves quickly so we didn't mind waiting.

I don't even know how to rate Babas on Cannon. Just WOW! 11/10 for creative drinks. My husband got…read morea macchiato espresso, which is just a basic drink, but he loved it. I ordered the peanut drink because I had never heard of anything close to it. Usually when I order a special or flavored coffee, I don't like them and only drink about half before throwing it out. This blew my mind. It was like a Reese's in a coffee. Think sipping chocolate, but Reese's style. That drink isn't just good, it's unforgettable. I didn't order any food, but I looked around and it looked really good as well. I highly recommend making a point to stop here in Charleston.

TOO good. genuinely this poke bowl was so good and hit the spot. i did the build your own and got…read moretuna, white rice, fresh cucumber, pickled red onion, spicy mayo, lemon miso aioli, sesame seeds, and scallions. it was only $15. the place its so cute and the service was great. definitely coming back here soon

The açai was good but I would steer away from the mangos…read more They have poke bowls here and the mango tasted a little fishy. They might store it in the same cooler as the raw fish. Other than that the experience was decent.

Food is very nice Salad is fresh, bread is well toasted and…read moreflavorful! The barrister is really talented, and gave a cute latte art! I love that they are not using a paper cup and use an actual ceramic cups. Servers are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

One of my favorite spots for breakfast sandwiches and working on my laptop. I love the Boss Bagel…read morewith hot honey and the Somewhat Healthy bagel (I swap it for an everything bagel). Both are excellent. The staff is always kind, even when busy, and the atmosphere is motivating with other laptop users around. It's a bit pricey, though--like the Somewhat Healthy bagel, which doesn't include protein, and adding bacon is an extra $3, making it nearly $12 before drinks. Overall, still a great spot!

LATE LUNCH!! Delicious Avocado with Romaine salad with…read moreLightly Fried Mahi YUMZ!! Great service. Christmas carols drowned out by other weird musac! Not too crowded.

Good bye Fuel. The paper said their last day was going to be Dec 20. I went for a last sentimental…read morevisit on Dec 18 and they were locked up. There was a sign on the door that they were closed for a private event but there was no evidence of any activity. Oh well. They had a great run! I really enjoyed it and have a lot of great memories of hanging out at Fuel with my work friends. I'm sad to see it go.

We rolled the dice to try R Kitchen, and it ended up being our favorite dinner on our trip to…read moreCharleston. We went to the Rutledge location and the 4 of us sat at a high-top table in the "dining room" -- I put that in quotes, because this experience is not about ambience. It was comfortable and fine, but the focus is on putting food in your belly when you do R Kitchen. We loved every single bite of every single course we ate. We didn't remotely know what to expect food-wise, and we found ourselves practically licking the plates -- while also feeling inspired and nostalgic with the chefs' comments. This is not a pretentious dining experience. It's comfortable, it's fun (we dug the playlist and had our own version of "name that tune" going on) and most importantly it's Delicious. If you're fussy about food, this place is not for you. But if you like more than you hate, you're in for a treat. We got more than our money's worth.

Always a fun and unique experience at R Kitchen! The chefs will create their menus for the two…read moreevening seatings (one at 6:00 and one at 8:00) after they buy food that morning, so it's not only fresh but delicious! They create such a friendly and intimate atmosphere, plus the menu is always a surprise which keeps it exciting. Highly recommend this spot!

Great outdoor seating…read more Fried chicken sandwhich not good. Definitely frozen chicken they just heat up. I wish restaurants would take pride in their work.

Very cute, trendy lunch spot in Charleston! I really loved the kale chicken caesar wrap; super…read moreflavorful and filling. This was originally offered as a salad that you could have the option of switching to a wrap! I also had the cold brew smoothie, which was good but I think next time I'd try something different. It was very hard to get a seat here despite being after the lunch hour, but overall enjoyed trying something new!

Short walk from our hotel (Mills House) on a busy street. White linens on the tables. High level…read moreservice. When we made our Tuesday dinner reservation the day before, there was nothing available before 8:30pm. But when I checked on Tuesday afternoon several slots had opened up and we were able to move ours up to an earlier time. The food was very good. It is a bit on the pricier side but earns it: fresh, quality ingredients and all expertly cooked and nicely plated. Delicate and balanced seasoning, and very tasty but subtle sauces. Especially enjoyed the combination of Brussels Sprouts on a bed of pureed parsnips. We had the flounder and the Gumbo for our entrees. And while they didn't look very substantial, we were quickly full. The ciabatta and parmesan butter that we couldn't resist may have had a little to do with that.

FYI, dinner service starts at 4 pm. We had a reservation at 4:45 ( only one available). We went…read morespecifically for the fish of the day because they do such a fabulous job with fresh fish. We were told there was no fish of the day and expressed our disappointment. Crickets. So we ordered off the menu which we are very familiar with. Lo and behold I start hearing other servers describing wahoo and catfish dishes at great length. Our server returned and I asked why I'm hearing everyone talking about the fish of the day. He said I'm not allowed to tell them until 5 pm. WHAT???? You start charging dinner prices at 4 pm. At least you could have told me that and I would have sat and enjoyed my wine for 15 minutes. But nope, you did not disclose that until after I asked and our orders were placed. I'm just giving folks a heads up that may be making reservations. Wait until 5pm if you want to hear the specials. I'm giving four stars for food quality only. We have been coming here for 30 years. Made me very sad.

I would 10/10 recommend Basic Kitchen to anyone visiting Charleston! Perfect for brunch or lunch…read moreafter walking on King Street. It's a sit down brunch spot with a warm atmosphere. I'd make a reservation. Staff was very respectful of food allergies. Good vegan options. Very inclusive menu. I highly recommend the sweet potato fries. My boyfriend and I still talk about how good they are!

We had a wonderful dinner at Basic Kitchen, located just a short walk from King Street. The…read morerestaurant has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that feels very community-driven and intimate, making it a great spot for a relaxed dinner. When we visited on a weekday evening, we were seated quickly with no wait! We started with the corn ribs, which were honestly one of the BEST appetizers we've ever had! They had the texture and flavor of ribs but were made from corn and served with an incredible chipotle dipping sauce that brought everything together perfectly! For our main dish, we ordered the spinach and feta pita, which was warm, gooey, and packed with flavor. The pita was stuffed with spinach and feta, making it rich and comforting--almost like a warm hug. It also came with a fresh side salad that was tangy and refreshing, which balanced the richness of the pita really well! I do wish that the pita was a bit more flavorful on the inside, not just the outside. My husband also ordered an Old Fashioned and said it was excellent. Overall, the food felt incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. If you're looking for a cozy spot in Charleston with fresh ingredients and great flavors, this place is definitely worth visiting!