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Mimosas and more
If you've made your way through the essential brunch restaurants in Charleston and still yearn for another mimosa in a different setting, we present this list of the new spots servicing the early crowds. To be on the Brunch Heatmap, these establishments must be less than a year old (with some consideration for those barely over the mark or changes in the kitchen).
Read MoreBaja restaurant Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is well known for margaritas and shrimp tacos, but now its jumping into the brunch pool. Look for chorizo and potato tacos, huevos divorciados, Mexicali burritos, churro doughnuts, and a Tito’s vodka and passionfruit cocktail served in a coconut.
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Wagener Terrace restaurant Park & Grove has all the greatest brunch hits on its menu — huevos rancheros, avocado toast, shakshuka, stuffed French toast, and more.
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Ok, so Berkeley’s doesn’t have a dedicated brunch menu, but the lunch menu of patty melts and chicken Parmesan can cure any lingering hangovers on a Sunday. The restaurant has also been known to “put an egg on it” during the weekend, meaning it offers more breakfast-y specials.
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Oaxacan taqueria Pink Cactus recently added breakfast to its repertoire. Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., customers can order chilaquiles, rajas and huevos tacos, pancakes with a flor de jamaica compote, and more. There’s even an option for morning queso. Outdoor seating and takeout offered.
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Brunch with the Daniel Island set at newly opened cafe the Dime. There’s plenty of coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and a little bit of booze for the wine and beer lovers.
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Malika Pakistani Chai Canteen offers a halwa puri brunch on Sundays. Halwa puri is a traditional Pakistani with lahori cholay, halwa, puri, and a choice of aloo tikki or beef shami.
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Baja restaurant Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is well known for margaritas and shrimp tacos, but now its jumping into the brunch pool. Look for chorizo and potato tacos, huevos divorciados, Mexicali burritos, churro doughnuts, and a Tito’s vodka and passionfruit cocktail served in a coconut.
Wagener Terrace restaurant Park & Grove has all the greatest brunch hits on its menu — huevos rancheros, avocado toast, shakshuka, stuffed French toast, and more.
Ok, so Berkeley’s doesn’t have a dedicated brunch menu, but the lunch menu of patty melts and chicken Parmesan can cure any lingering hangovers on a Sunday. The restaurant has also been known to “put an egg on it” during the weekend, meaning it offers more breakfast-y specials.
Oaxacan taqueria Pink Cactus recently added breakfast to its repertoire. Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., customers can order chilaquiles, rajas and huevos tacos, pancakes with a flor de jamaica compote, and more. There’s even an option for morning queso. Outdoor seating and takeout offered.
Brunch with the Daniel Island set at newly opened cafe the Dime. There’s plenty of coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and a little bit of booze for the wine and beer lovers.
Malika Pakistani Chai Canteen offers a halwa puri brunch on Sundays. Halwa puri is a traditional Pakistani with lahori cholay, halwa, puri, and a choice of aloo tikki or beef shami.