With the advent of Big Data, it’s easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food—particularly easy, cheap eats—Americans have very specific opinions. Dining brands in U.S. have a long and storied history, and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, American restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina that are listed as “cheap eats” on Tripadvisor. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Easy, inexpensive options here run the gamut of cuisine, service options, and styles. The restaurants on this list are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of deliciousness.
Anyone reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if any of your favorite cheap eateries made the list.
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#30. Tapio – A Boba Tea Cafe
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (27 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Cafe, Asian
– Address: 221 Coming St Apartment A, Charleston, SC 29403-6461
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#29. Workmen’s Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Address: 1837 N Grimball Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-8008
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (76 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Address: 188 Meeting Street City Market, Charleston, SC 29401
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#27. Palmetto Brewing Company
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (42 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
– Address: 289 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403-4560
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#26. YoBo Cantina Fresca
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (79 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
– Address: 10 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-7494
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Ko Cha Asian Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (33 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Asian, Korean
– Address: 3515 Mary Ader Ave, Charleston, SC 29414-5861
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#24. Big Gun Burger
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (87 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Address: 137 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401-3514
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#23. Benny Ravello’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (34 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Pizza
– Address: 520 King St, Charleston, SC 29403-5504
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#22. Paisano’s Pizza Grill
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (114 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Pizza, Grill
– Address: 1246 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412-9206
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#21. Brown Dog Deli On Calhoun
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (38 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Asian
– Address: 225 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401-1313
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#20. Craft Conundrum
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (44 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Pub
– Address: 630 Skylark Dr Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407-1718
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#19. Handy and Hot
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (40 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Address: 68 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401-1430
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#18. Taco Bartina
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (83 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mexican
– Address: 1301B Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-6382
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#17. Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (319 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
– Address: 439 King St, Charleston, SC 29403-6232
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#16. Moe’s Crosstown Tavern
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (75 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Address: 714 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
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#15. Fire Street Food
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (159 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Sushi, Asian
– Address: 293 King St, Charleston, SC 29401-1467
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#14. Hannibal’s Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (134 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Address: 16 Blake St, Charleston, SC 29403-5044
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#13. Mac’s Place
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (311 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Address: 215 E Bay St Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29401-2633
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#12. Kickin’ Chicken
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (286 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Address: 337 King St, Charleston, SC 29401-1438
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#11. Orlando’s Pizza
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (90 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Pizza
– Address: 295 Seven Farms Dr Suite E, Charleston, SC 29492-8001
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#10. Bear E Patch Cafe West
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (184 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Address: 1980 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-4780
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#9. D’Allesandro’s Pizza
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (196 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Address: 229 Saint Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403-5428
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#8. Sunflower Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (232 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Address: 2366 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414-4754
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#7. Bertha`s Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (109 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Address: 2332 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC 29405-6114
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#6. Sweetwater Cafe
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (616 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Address: 137 Market St, Charleston, SC 29401-3131
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#5. Charleston Market
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,137 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: not available
– Address: 170 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401-3141
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#4. Griffon
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (775 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Address: 18 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401-2114
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#3. Early Bird Diner
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,227 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Diner
– Address: 1644 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407-7869
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#2. Breizh Pan Crepes & Deli
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (315 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: French, European
– Address: 39 George St corner king street and George street, Charleston, SC 29401-1422
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#1. Brown Dog Deli
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,671 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Deli
– Address: 40 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401-3004
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