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11 Newest Brunch Spots in Charleston, November 2023

Brunch in the Lowcountry includes themed menus, ube waffles, and pumpkin espresso martinis

by Erin Perkins Updated
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by Erin Perkins Updated

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).

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La Bonne Franquette

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Charming French restaurant La Bonne Franquette offers the classics like salmon Benedict, croque monsieur, quiches, and plenty of bubbles for brunch. Sit on the sunny patio if its not too hot outside.

652 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 709-7962
(843) 709-7962

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The Daily Morrison Drive

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When Butcher & Bee closed, sister restaurant the Daily took its place, which means there’s now more space for breakfast burritos, whipped feta toast, and a brunch tostada with Anson Mills beans and scrambled eggs. The Morrison Drive location also has parking and wifi.

1085 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 628-7049
(843) 628-7049

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Kultura

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Filipino restaurant Kultura now has permanent residence in the former Baguette Magic space on Spring Street. This has given chef Nikko Cagalanan a chance to experiment with brunch on Sundays. The menu includes ube lattes, guava “Pop-Tarts,” egg sandwiches with pork belly adobo, and pancit with local lump crab. There’s also karaoke for a bit more fun.

73 Spring St Unit A, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 974-1674
(843) 974-1674

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Bistronomy By Nico

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Bistronomy By Nico isn’t new, but it recently introduced themed brunches on the weekends. The first was a Baguettes & Bones brunch over Halloween weekend with Dracula’s eggs meurette, “haunted” duck confit hash, and pumpkin crepes. Upcoming themes include Escape from the Leftovers brunch and New Year’s Eve brunch.

64 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 410-6221
(843) 410-6221

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Alcove Market

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2022 James Beard semifinalist Orlando Pagán, of tasting menu spot Wild Common, created the breakfast and lunch menu for Alcove Market with health and well-being in mind, so go here if you want a brunch on the lighter side, like a rainbow quinoa bowl or crispy falafel sandwich. Though, there is a fried chicken sandwich with bacon jam on the menu, for those who might need a bit of heft to start their day.

320 Broad St Suite 155, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 974-1810
(843) 974-1810

Palace Hotel

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Party bar Palace Hotel now offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The menu has fun morning items like cinnamon roll waffles, bananas foster French toast, and a breakfast hot dog with scrambled eggs and maple syrup.

525 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 793-2790
(843) 793-2790

Azur

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European cafe Azur serves hearty brunch items like the Azur burger (beef burgundy, tomato, and Emmental cheese on a croissant bun) and lighter plates, like the shrimp salad on avocado toast. There’s plenty of quiches, frittatas, and mimosas to go around too.

159 Market St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 573-7893
(843) 573-7893

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The Habit

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Have brunch on the rooftop terrace at the Habit. Take in views of the harbor with a mimosa and a breakfast sandwich, shakshuka, or hash browns and caviar.

213 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 955-5226
(843) 955-5226

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Brasserie La Banque

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Broad Street restaurant Brasserie La Banque now serves a brunch full of French classics. Look for croque madame, French toast with fresh berries, an expertly prepared omelet, and steak frites in a stunning setting. It feels like a sophisticated way to start the day.

1 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 779-1800
(843) 779-1800
Red banquettes in a stately room.
Brasserie La Banque.
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Spread Bagelry

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New Mount Pleasant addition Spread Bagelry offers wood-fired Montreal-style bagels, which are thinner than the New York style and with a larger hole. There’s plenty of choices of bagels and spreads, but the stacked sandwiches are the way to go for a really filling meal — the melted pimento cheese with bacon and tomato is a standout star.

1400 Shucker Cir Suite 100, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 380-5300
(843) 380-5300

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Sullivan's Fish Camp

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Beach oasis Sullivan’s Fish Camp now offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit the stylish spot for chef Nick Wilber’s takes on the classics. On the sweet side, there’s lemon ricotta pancakes with peach chutney, and on the savory side, there’s avocado toast or a smoked salmon platter. The restaurant is also leaning into seasonal drinks like the pumpkin espresso martini.

2019 Middle St Unit A, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-2100
(843) 883-2100
Avocado toast on a white plate next to a coffee cup and a candle.
Avocado toast at Sullivan’s Fish Camp.
Sullivan’s Fish Camp

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La Bonne Franquette

652 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407

Charming French restaurant La Bonne Franquette offers the classics like salmon Benedict, croque monsieur, quiches, and plenty of bubbles for brunch. Sit on the sunny patio if its not too hot outside.

652 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 709-7962
(843) 709-7962

The Daily Morrison Drive

1085 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

When Butcher & Bee closed, sister restaurant the Daily took its place, which means there’s now more space for breakfast burritos, whipped feta toast, and a brunch tostada with Anson Mills beans and scrambled eggs. The Morrison Drive location also has parking and wifi.

1085 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 628-7049
(843) 628-7049

Kultura

73 Spring St Unit A, Charleston, SC 29403

Filipino restaurant Kultura now has permanent residence in the former Baguette Magic space on Spring Street. This has given chef Nikko Cagalanan a chance to experiment with brunch on Sundays. The menu includes ube lattes, guava “Pop-Tarts,” egg sandwiches with pork belly adobo, and pancit with local lump crab. There’s also karaoke for a bit more fun.

73 Spring St Unit A, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 974-1674
(843) 974-1674

Bistronomy By Nico

64 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403

Bistronomy By Nico isn’t new, but it recently introduced themed brunches on the weekends. The first was a Baguettes & Bones brunch over Halloween weekend with Dracula’s eggs meurette, “haunted” duck confit hash, and pumpkin crepes. Upcoming themes include Escape from the Leftovers brunch and New Year’s Eve brunch.

64 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 410-6221
(843) 410-6221

Alcove Market

320 Broad St Suite 155, Charleston, SC 29401

2022 James Beard semifinalist Orlando Pagán, of tasting menu spot Wild Common, created the breakfast and lunch menu for Alcove Market with health and well-being in mind, so go here if you want a brunch on the lighter side, like a rainbow quinoa bowl or crispy falafel sandwich. Though, there is a fried chicken sandwich with bacon jam on the menu, for those who might need a bit of heft to start their day.

320 Broad St Suite 155, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 974-1810
(843) 974-1810

Palace Hotel

525 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

Party bar Palace Hotel now offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The menu has fun morning items like cinnamon roll waffles, bananas foster French toast, and a breakfast hot dog with scrambled eggs and maple syrup.

525 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 793-2790
(843) 793-2790

Azur

159 Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

European cafe Azur serves hearty brunch items like the Azur burger (beef burgundy, tomato, and Emmental cheese on a croissant bun) and lighter plates, like the shrimp salad on avocado toast. There’s plenty of quiches, frittatas, and mimosas to go around too.

159 Market St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 573-7893
(843) 573-7893

The Habit

213 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

Have brunch on the rooftop terrace at the Habit. Take in views of the harbor with a mimosa and a breakfast sandwich, shakshuka, or hash browns and caviar.

213 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 955-5226
(843) 955-5226

Brasserie La Banque

1 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401

Broad Street restaurant Brasserie La Banque now serves a brunch full of French classics. Look for croque madame, French toast with fresh berries, an expertly prepared omelet, and steak frites in a stunning setting. It feels like a sophisticated way to start the day.

1 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 779-1800
(843) 779-1800
Red banquettes in a stately room.
Brasserie La Banque.
Mike Ledford

Spread Bagelry

1400 Shucker Cir Suite 100, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

New Mount Pleasant addition Spread Bagelry offers wood-fired Montreal-style bagels, which are thinner than the New York style and with a larger hole. There’s plenty of choices of bagels and spreads, but the stacked sandwiches are the way to go for a really filling meal — the melted pimento cheese with bacon and tomato is a standout star.

1400 Shucker Cir Suite 100, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 380-5300
(843) 380-5300

Sullivan's Fish Camp

2019 Middle St Unit A, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

Beach oasis Sullivan’s Fish Camp now offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit the stylish spot for chef Nick Wilber’s takes on the classics. On the sweet side, there’s lemon ricotta pancakes with peach chutney, and on the savory side, there’s avocado toast or a smoked salmon platter. The restaurant is also leaning into seasonal drinks like the pumpkin espresso martini.

2019 Middle St Unit A, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
(843) 883-2100
(843) 883-2100
Avocado toast on a white plate next to a coffee cup and a candle.
Avocado toast at Sullivan’s Fish Camp.
Sullivan’s Fish Camp

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