4. Restaurants

Toast of Charleston

155 Meeting St, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • (843) 534-0043
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  • Katie K.

    This is one of my fav breakfast places in Charleston. The mimosas and banana pancakes are out of this world!

    (4)

  • Steve F.

    Decided to stop by for lunch, when our carriage tour guide mentioned he wanted to try it out for a burger. The place is very nice and cozy. The staff is warm and friendly. The food was good - nothing special though. I had the soup (chicken, vegetables, and noodles). It was OK. I also had the fried green tomato BLT. It was very good. The menu is a basic lunch type menu, and there are no specials. Prices are reasonable. Glad we tried it, just not sure I would visit again.

    (3)

  • Morgan S.

    We were told our wait was only 30 minutes, but turned out to be an hour. It was cold and we were quite unhappy about that. Once we got to our table, everything was wonderful. The food is exceptional, but what was even better was our server, Yony. Super super super nice guy and the high volume aside, everything was prompt and he was always there to fill up our bottomless mimosas which is super important!

    (4)

  • Monica W.

    Mmmmm!!! The breakfast here is fabulous!! I had one of the best breakfasts here, I ordered the crab cake with fried green tomatoes and potatoes on the side. Oh baby!! Very delicious!! The crab cake was full of flavor and the tomato was just perfect! I had coffee and a mimosa with my breakfast which was also very good. Our waitress was just okay. The bathrooms were kind of odd but they were kept fairly well. The decor is a little confusing and they should consider going with a different theme or something a little classier. But nothing will ever top the breakfast I had here!

    (4)

  • Amanda E.

    I was in Charleston for the New Year weekend and a local took us here for brunch. I thought it was pretty awesome. Even though we had to wait a while- they took our phone number and we were able to roam around the city market which really made the time pass. I built my own omelet and loved all the food on the table. The best part was the bottomless mimosas. They are generous servings and you can get them anyway you want! Service that morning was great too. I'd definitely go back on my next trip.

    (4)

  • Robert L.

    The food was not that great. My wife ordered eggs Benedict and the eggs were improperly poached. The potatoes we both had were overcooked. My omelet was bland. On a plus side, the staff was friendly and courteous. The restaurant was clean. However, that doesn't excuse bad food. Eli's Table is owned by the same group that owns Toast, and it's world's better. Needless to say, we will not be returning. I can't see paying that kind of price for that kind of food. They can keep the $12 bottomless mimosa's.

    (2)

  • Jennifer F.

    Coffee is strong! Had the short stack pancakes with blueberries (blueberries within), country ham sodium overload. Friend had the deluxe french toast w/apples and would get it again. Good food, nice staff.

    (4)

  • Andrea H.

    Toast saved me from eating my arm. True story. I decided to skip lunch one day (huge mistake) and was in charge of a function at Hibernian Hall. While preparing for the evening, I was starving and decided to pop out to a local convenience store for a snack. Except that there is absolutely nothing around there. Then I saw the oasis...Toast. I'm sorry to the guy behind the counter, who I harassed for the quickest thing they had. He told me that they could whip up a fried green tomato blt in only a couple of minutes. I was skeptical, really skeptical. He assured me he could do it, and off he went. Sure enough, in two minutes flat, he was back with my sandwich (freshly prepared and piping hot) and a side of potato salad. And that was the best darn fried green tomato blt I've ever had (ok, yes, I'm from Chicago so it's the only fried green tomato blt I've ever had, but it was still awesome) and the potato salad was delicious as well. Thank you, Toast and my new best friend behind the counter, for saving my arm. Love you!

    (4)

  • Derek S.

    After waiting for nearly 45 minutes we were seated and it was well worth it. It was NYE so the wait was to be expected. I had Eggs Meeting Street and it was delicious. Fried green tomatoes, crab cake and eggs. Served with one of the largest biscuits I have ever seen. We also enjoyed bottomless mimosas. Great service and a great experience.

    (5)

  • Meg C.

    We arose a little earlier than normal for a Charleston visit and were told we should head over to Toast for breakfast. We gave our names to the (slightly brusk) hostess and were instructed to go outside to wait. Another staff member came out and offered coffee to those waiting, as long as they didn't mind following her inside to prepare it. My laziness to enter back into the bustling restaurant outweighed my need for caffeine, but we were seated shortly thereafter so it was all good. The coffee of the day was Pumpkin Pie Latte and since it was the month of October, I indulged in my 4th pumpkin flavored beverage that week. I usually always go for whatever Yelpers choose as the most ordered dish (or ask the wait staff) and in this case, it looked like I should choose the Eggs Meeting Street. This dish consisted of a fried green tomato topped with a crab cake, poached egg and remoulade sauce and served with a (huge) biscuit & choice of home fries or grits (I chose grits). I was starving and that sounded like a pretty stellar combination of food. Upon receiving our breakfasts, I was very glad I had eaten all leaf based meals the day prior the day before (in preparation for Charleston deliciousness) because the portions were HUGE and I got the single portion. The biscuit was big and fluffy and just perfect by itself without the butter or the jam it came with. The FGT/Crab cake/egg combo was amazing but I think what really made it was the remoulade sauce which I could not stop raving about. Our server was sweet and attentive and was good with keeping our mugs/cups refilled. We were tempted by the bottomless mimosas, but knew we'd be indulging in some later, so we passed on the cocktails. Several people checked in with us throughout the meal and towards the end, which I assume was to make sure we were enjoying our meal and not just because, as we discovered upon exiting, they were trying to get us out of there to accommodate the long line of people forming out the front door. :-) I will definitely be back to Toast next time I am in Charleston.

    (4)

  • Nicole L.

    Yep, it's awesome. Good food, friendly staff, and the $10 mimosas. I go here every time I have a weekend in Charleston.

    (5)

  • Meredith H.

    Despite all the positive reviews of Toast on Yelp, our experience was completely the opposite. Table was dirty and sticky, appetizers and entrees were brought out at the same time (resulting in cold, soggy entrees), service was horrible, and management was rude and belittling to employees in front of guests. The staff overall seemed on edge (likely because of the blatantly an publicly rude manager). The restaurant overall seems very confused - decor is awkwardly eclectic and it isn't sure if its breakfast only or lunch and dinner. It took 20 minutes to find our waitress to get our check to get out of there. It has potential in theory, but focus on breakfast and ditch the other options. We will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Janet C.

    Good breakfast and great service. Bottomless mimosas for $10!

    (4)

  • Rich D.

    As far as breakfast our experience was tops. Wife had the Jumbo Breakfast Sandwich she liked it (I had a bite and it was tasty). I had the Eggs Meeting Street, one of he best breakfast I have had, period. We went on a Sunday around 12:30 pm, very short wait time. Bottomless mimosa... nice touch, comes in a wine glass with generous pour so unless you are on a mission, you may be alright ordering by the glass. If you like what's in the Eggs Meeting Street (the double iit f your hungry) get it and I don't think you will be disappointed. Good atmosphere and our service was great.

    (4)

  • Watrice W.

    Very good breakfast of eggs & steak. Very accommodating to a large pre-wedding crowd.

    (5)

  • AJ G.

    Good food with great service. Quick and easy. They serve breakfast all day.

    (5)

  • Eric G.

    No-nonsense breakfast you can count on. They have all the basics covered. I would especially suggest Biscuits and Gravy with a side of sausage. You have to construct it from side dishes because it isn't a featured item. If I could change one thing it would be the coffee. It's weak diner coffee. Totally fine if you want to drink 6 cups of it, but it's just too thin for my tastes. Waitresses are fun to joke around with. They're cool.

    (3)

  • Heather B.

    Awesome brunch place in Charleston. Inventive dishes and very cheap bottomless mimosas! I love their seafood omelettes, how much better can it get than blue crab, shrimp or scallops with your eggs? My fiance loves the corn beef hash and gets it every time he's in Charleston. It's the one breakfast place there that we consistently go to (even over free breakfast at the hotels!). The service is so friendly and you feel like you're in a mom and pop diner even though they're owned by a larger restaurant group. We love Toast.

    (4)

  • Mike E.

    Good food, Bloody Mary okay.

    (3)

  • Matt H.

    A bit pricey for what you get but the food was pretty good and good size portions. Nice little location and setup of the place is different but in a good way. Service was a bit slow but nothing to really complain about

    (4)

  • R P.

    Bottomless Mimosas... enough said. Seriously, it was a very decent breakfast nothing extraordinary but good. If you are in walking distance and like Mimosa, it's worth the visit.

    (3)

  • Demetria M.

    Ended up here as my girls and I could not decide on where to eat........I guess the breakfast is the winner here as the dinner was just average. I think I could do a better crab cake sandwich with my eyes closed. They had a boat load of desserts that looked great but we decided against trying anything else for fear of another let down.

    (2)

  • Pimp D.

    Went there for happy hour - $3 select drinks from 4-6pm. Bartender was friendly, crowd was fun, and the drinks were serviceable. Had the shrimp quesadilla - was decent. Don't expect craft cocktails or amazing food ie Husk and you'll be ok. Not a bad place, but nothing amazing.

    (3)

  • Sez R.

    Food was not anything special and the waiter was as dry as it could be. Would not go again.

    (2)

  • Monica B.

    We were staying at the Days Inn on Meeting St. and the staff at the desk recommended Toast for breakfast! (which was right next door) The atmosphere is welcoming and soooo friendly! The menu is simple, tasty and to the point. Great southern cuisine! I ordered the grits, which was delish, and the apple butter on the biscuits was amazing! My boyfriend ordered a custom omelet, which he raved about the entire trip. The bottomless mimosas were definitely a plus! Very strong and very yummy! Our waitress was very accommodating and super friendly. I would definitely go back.

    (4)

  • S K.

    Food was okay... Nothing amazing. I tried eggs, bacon, potatoes and biscuits... I could have got the same flavor at any other place.The grits were pretty amazing though... Service was great!!! Very happy waitress....

    (3)

  • Larry B.

    The drinks at this place are cheap and awesome! Very nice to find a reasonably price spot in the middle of town amongst all those other high priced places. Definitely recommend a drink or three here as they are original, tasty, and priced nice as well!

    (4)

  • David G.

    Went here a couple times during our 4 day visit to Charleston. While we did not hit them during breakfast time we found their daily specials to be fantastic. The shrimp and grits were better than what we had at Hyman's which was a recommended stop. We also enjoyed the crab cake sandwich. The bottomless mimosas looked interesting but we were not brave enough to try... 1 star taken off because on our visit the bathroom was disgusting but it was busy that day and they did attend to it when asked.

    (4)

  • Zanne C.

    Sometimes with this Yelp, it's good to be the king! Got a 10% discount thanks to my Yelp check-in, BONUS! Toast, is casual, friendly and plain good. Bottomless Mimosas people, that's gotta be great right? I saw the French Toast, it looked legendary! I will try it when I return! Most of my party had already eaten brunch, but I, the late riser needed grub, we looked up and saw Toast! Perfect. The joint was clean, packed and everyone seemed to be enjoying their plates. Our waitress was sweet and attentive and patient (nice considering the parents are extremely indecisive these days). It's definitely a family friendly atmosphere, I saw groups of friends and I think a softball team. So it's come as you are, definitely. I started out with the She-Crab, there will be a pattern with me and She-Crab, it's my favorite! This was okay. I've had really great soup in my life, living close to Savannah and Hilton Head growing up, so I have a high benchmark. Their's is nice, but don't judge She-Crab off of their version. I also had the Shrimp Po Boy, man, that hit the spot! They have good, simple food. I really dig that. The creole mayo was just on par to the crunch of the shrimp. I also tried their nachos, didn't have meat or any other topping besides cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and guac & sour cream. It was nice. I really want to come back and try their breakfast fare, I have a feeling that's where 'it's at'. I loved their po boy though, and I would come back for that. Incidentally, I left a purchase there and it must have fallen because I lost it, they were fantastic and found it and kept it until I returned to retrieve it. Definitely bonus points for that courtesy! Toast, is definitely butter in my book!

    (3)

  • Jimmy B.

    over rated, poor service, the typical tourist trap.

    (1)

  • Shelby R.

    The bathroom is disgusting. Tables were sticky.

    (2)

  • Laura H.

    I went here for brunch. I had a mimosa (only one - didn't go for the bottomless mimosa) which was really good. The other people in the restaurant seemed to be enjoying the bottomless mimosas - they were a bit drunk :) My order was simple - french toast and fruit. Food was great. Staff was friendly. Nice atmosphere for a relaxed brunch.

    (5)

  • Ben D.

    I ALWAYS eat breakfast here, every time I visit Charleston. I get the corned-beef hash omelette (the Irish), and I get the sausage gravy on the biscuits. You're not going to regret it!

    (5)

  • Mary A.

    Quite a wait for breakfast but well worth it. I had the meeting street eggs which was amazing. Good service and great spot for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Chelsea L.

    I feel like this place has lots of hype because of it's french toast - but that's about the only notable thing it has. The attitude of the servers seemed a bit sassy and stuffy, the food wasn't very delicious. We had the original breakfast, the bacon was soggy and thin, the grits were lukewarm, the eggs were ok. Also the bottomless mimosas are a scam - they are $12 with the purchase of an entree. For $12 I could probably order at least two mimosas somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Lelah O.

    Pretty tasty and great service. 4 stars because the appetizer wasn't wonderful.

    (4)

  • Rey L.

    The Blueberry Pancakes yum yum. I also had a Bacon bloody which was great! We were here with a wedding party and my friends got Bottomless Mimosas they literally were never empty. The waitress came buy and made sure they were filled up every 2 mins. I am giving this place 5 Stars because something awesome happened when we got out Bill. We had a group of six and gratuity was included. We didn't notice this maybe because of the Bloody Marys and the Mimosas, and my friend went to tip extra. The waitress actually came by and told him that she had already gotten her 20 percent. People aren't honest like that these days. It was awesome!

    (5)

  • Solomon W.

    Toast seems to be a well-advertised institution in Charleston, and I thought it was very deserving of its fame. I went in for an early breakfast; their hours are convenient for early risers. The atmosphere feels a little corporate, but I think that it still does a solid job in producing good food and awesome service. The Meeting Street Benedict is a true Southern breakfast. The perfect protein is sitting on top of a crab cake, on top of a fried green tomato. At $8.50, it is a pretty great deal, though slightly small. My biscuit was literally seeping butter. As I pulled it open, it had little yellow portions distributed through and through... so much dairy fat! The fried green tomato was super crisp, and it was a great complement to the moist and crisp crabcake. The crabcake had an awesome tangy hint, and it was not a measly crabcake. It was pretty dang hefty! The hollandaise was creamy and rich. Like all of the advertisements suggest, I also recommend Toast for breakfast for locals or out-of-townies. There is something to please everyone, and it is conveniently located and affordable.

    (4)

  • Jill L.

    AWESOME!!!! I have to say the best grits I have ever had!! Customer service was great my waitress "EMILY" was the best went out of her way to be so sweet. The price was well worth it very reasonable :)

    (5)

  • Rachael R.

    We went here because it was attached to our hotel room and there were hangovers to (try) to cure. Mimosas are expensive (4+) unless you get the bottomless ones ($10), but at that point you have to drink at least 3 and that seemed impossible given my wine consumption the night before, although right now it sounds like a wonderful idea.... Anyway, the food was mediocre. Hash from a can, not very fluffy pancakes with fake syrup (I'm from the northeast, I can't help but hate that stuff, I realize it's annoying), and lukewarm undelicious from-a-frozen-bag home fries. Service was fine, I like diner style waitresses. I can't wait to visit Charleston again, but Toast is not why.

    (2)

  • Katherine N.

    Amazingly nice staff, best She-Crab Soup and the Bacon Bloody Mary's are a little piece of heaven. I would have given them a 5 but the bathrooms, though clean, the toilet paper holders were broken and the paper towels were on top of the dispenser rather then in it. Will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Danielle C.

    Ordered the EGGS MEETING STREET and was super impressed! It's amazingly good!! The chicken salad wrap was really good too! Definitely returning to Toast!

    (5)

  • Heather S.

    Bloody Mary drinks were just what I needed. And breakfast served all day? My favorite! This was just what I needed after a long day of exploring such a wonderful city.

    (4)

  • Jonathan E.

    Get the deluxe french toast; it was recommended by NY Times and deserves that endorsement. Wait staff was extremely attentive--coffee or water never got below half full. We tried some of the other highly recommended breakfast spots in town, but after stumbling upon Toast we will be directing others here.

    (5)

  • Robert H.

    I only order one thing here and thats because its one of the best things ive ever had for breakfast. I had the surf and turf breakfast. Two english muffins and steak and shrimp and home fries. You cant go wrong with that.

    (5)

  • Stephanie S.

    Tried this place today with my husband and one of my kids. I really enjoyed the vibe here and we had a GREAT server. Hubs ordered the Eggs Meeting Street and a Bacon Bloody Mary and he LOVED them. He ordered a single (EMS), but he totally could have eaten a double. I ordered pecan pancakes and they were ok. I think they could have been cooked a little longer. They were just sorta mushy and was my kids pancake. Bacon was good not too crisp and not undercooked. Bottomless mimosa totally made up for my mushy pancakes though. A MUST if you don't care to try one of the vodka infused Bloody Marys. I will totally go back and probably take a few people there who visit us here, but will be sure to stick to one of the specialties they are known for. Also, we went on around 9am on a Thursday and walked right in and got a table. no wait.

    (4)

  • Bryan H.

    "Eggs Meeting Street" is a must for a first timer. Everything was great, but for some reason the biscuits were a little doughy on this visit. May have just been that batch. A great place for a casual breakfast!

    (4)

  • Johnny V.

    Ordered oatmeal with fresh fruit and my wife ordered the tropical fruit parfait. Eh, I don't think we ordered the right stuff because the oatmeal was bland and my wife's tropical fruit didn't taste so great. The waiter was having some computer issues because it took awhile for them to ring up our order. Maybe we didn't order the right stuff, but I can't see how this place can be so popular and highly rated.

    (2)

  • Richard S.

    Food was good, but not great. I would compare it to a good diner. I wouldn't wait in line for it.

    (3)

  • Matt W.

    Love the bottomless mimosas! Wings are 7/10 nice smoke to them. Oyster shooter was delicious. The Egg Meeting Street is my 2nd favorite breakfast meal Ive ever had (Rise n Shine in ATL is still best). Missing the cream cheese and maple syrup in the Deluxe French Toast but still good. The server Beth was amazing and funny!

    (5)

  • Bill B.

    Have been here before. Meeting house special is the bomb. Today all three of our meals were cold. It is mothers day so well give them a pass. Take the grits instead of the so called home fries. You will wait and sometimes it's worth it. Funky, fun staff.

    (3)

  • Nick Q.

    Cool atmosphere. At the time there some local ladies there supporting Clemson that were very entertaining. Love the Po' Boy & Jalapeño Bloody Mary's!

    (3)

  • Stephen L.

    I'm not sure why this made it into The Insider's Guide as a "must see" place, or why there's so many rave reviews. I'm not trying to knock the place, the food was good, but by no means outstanding. For the same price ($30) my brother and I could have eaten at Poogan'a Place. This place also kinda struck me as gimmicky. Being a Californian, coming to the south is quite a culture-shock. I love being immersed, yet this place had a themepark front porch setting that seemed to belong in a Denny's. Overall, I'd say this place is average

    (3)

  • Barbara M.

    Fabulous she crab soup, wonderful staff..great place to add to you itinerary! Wondered in without great expectations, but had fried green tomatoes (my first) and what a great introduction. Great flavor! Chicken Salad sandwish on a toasted croissant. Perfect. Went back the next for breakfast and that was wonderful too, just lots busier.

    (4)

  • John E.

    I could see how this would be a good restaurant, but for me, it wasn't. I ordered a traditional breakfast and received an undercooked egg (I'm talking clear, watery). It was kind of wierd how much fluid was in this egg? Anyway, when I can't eat the entire meal, I go to 0 stars and build up. They get 2 stars for excellent biskets. It was very good! They get another star for a good location. I wanted to love this place, but that damn egg!!!!

    (3)

  • Joe P.

    Great food. Their Charleston Cheesesteak is awesome!

    (4)

  • Jim L.

    I ate here on June 4, 2011. I was on a bicycle ride around Charleston at about 7.30am and rode right past this place and smelled it! I went in and ordered the stuffed french toast with peaches. It was fantastic. A huge chunk of bread and fresh peaches baked into the bread and also some peach syrup. All of this for only $7.95. A real bargain. Wonderful place. See my pic of the french toast.

    (4)

  • Heather S.

    I had a crab cake sandwich. It was more crab than cake which is a bonus in my book. However, the wait was effing ridiculous, the entire staff seemed to be from Jersey or NY (with the attitude to match) and it was ok. It was ok, but I'm sure that there are other places you could go that would be better.

    (2)

  • Alishah N.

    Service was mediocre, food was good. Charleston has lots of food too offer, so it makes for a pretty competitive place when it comes to food - in another city, I'd give this Five Loaves 4 stars, but compared to what else is available, both the food and service is about average.

    (3)

  • Jeff S.

    Not a terrible experience but hopefully breakfast is much better. Crab dip appetizer was served very cold, by design, but I had expected (wrongly) that it would be served hot. The wraps were large and not bad but the oyster basket seemed a little skimpy. Overall okay but with all the choices that Charleston offers I probably won't be back...

    (2)

  • Angela L.

    The standard brunch menu items are offered here in this very cute setting. Very nice waitress!

    (4)

  • Dana A.

    Very disappointing. Coffee was almost undrinkable (worse than any fast food coffee). Stuffed French toast tasted like something from IHOP (not sure how long ago NYTimes voted this a "best breakfast" in Charleston because it's definitely not). That said, my wife enjoyed her breakfast sandwich, and others walking out liking their southern-style dishes. Just was a complete disappointment for me. I thought Three Birds cafe was 10x better (but a 10 minute drive away).

    (2)

  • Liya M.

    After a week long vacation in Myrtle Beach, my mom and I drove to Charleston per my brother's recommendation. He also recommended we eat at Toast. Specifically recommended Eggs Meeting Street. I wish I hadn't listened to him. Crab cake was overfried, as was the fried green tomato. And it was drowning/smothered/drenched in the sauce which tasted like tartar sauce mixed with thousand island dressing. Terrible. My mom had shrimp and grits which had maybe 3 shrimp. The crab dip is a cold crab salad served with white tortilla chips...not tasty. The she crab soup; however, was fantastic! We were there on a Friday for lunch. Seated immediately. Waitress, Christina, was pleasant and attentive. Kind of disappointed in the food.

    (3)

  • Sarah C.

    A friend and I met for dinner here on a Thursday during happy hour, and we both loved it! The happy hour includes three different drinks that are 3 bucks each. I had a carolina cosmo, which was a delicious fruity drink. The bartender here is great, he came over and talked to us about our drink choices and made some suggestions. We had the coconut shrimp app which was very good - crispy outside, great flavor, good sized shrimp. For my meal, I had the shrimp scampi. It was shrimp with rice and veggies and a light sauce and it was delicious. Good variety of veggies in the meal. The biggest star of the meal was actually the cornbread my friend got with her crab cakes. I stole a piece and it was fantastic! The desserts all looked amazing, but I was too stuffed to try one that night. I definitely want to come back for the breakfast since that is what they are most known for. But you should check out the dinner as well, it's worth a visit!

    (5)

  • Peter L.

    Excellent food. Very nice friendly staff. Prices were reasonable. What more could you ask for?

    (5)

  • Miguel G.

    Best breakfast I had in Charleston, I wholeheartedly recommend the surf and turf, its a great big plate of win that could quite possibly be shared with two people. The main act however is the endless mimosas for like 9 or ten dollars. Thats right as many as you want and the waiters don't even pretend like they don't see you as they walk by to slow you down, in fact they come up and refill you up before the glass is empty. Came with a pack of 5 to this place and I would love to give it a cinco, but I just can't the wait was pretty long to get in, usually that's not the places fault however this time it actually was. When we sat down and as we ate are food I saw what the hold up was. The bussers were taking way to long to clean the tables, that made me slightly upset and helped me realize why there was such a long line to begin with. Needless to say that's why one star gets lopped off.

    (4)

  • Jenna K.

    I typically don't like to put a restaurant down unless they really got under my skin... My husband and I were walking around Charleston and someone from Toast was outside handing out menus. We looked at it and everything looked good so we decided to give it a try. We sat at our table for 15 minutes without our server coming by. There was a large group next to us who had the full attention of the server and at one point, I even made eye contact with him and yet he still didn't come over to at least get our drink order. Another group of people sat behind us (they came in 10 minutes after we did) and they got attention immediately. My husband and I just walked out.

    (1)

  • Max M.

    I have to commend them on their service. We were four minutes late for when they called our party. Although, the hostess told us we had to go to the bottom of the list, my friend asked to speak to the manager and she graciously allowed to be seated immediately and was very friendly to boot. Also, our server, Christina was very friendly. After i ordered the homemade corned-beef hash, i didn't care for it, and the server, Christina, offered to replace w/ something i'd like better. I didn't even have to request it myself. The food in general was decent too. I enjoyed the choc chip - banana pancakes. :)

    (3)

  • Alex J.

    nice breakfast joint. line was long, but since my wife was pregnant, they gave us a little more priority (nice!). service was good, food was good. can't really go wrong with this place.

    (5)

  • Kandis M.

    Toast provided a fantastic experience! The food was remarkable and the staff was incredible. We will absolutely come again.

    (5)

  • James H.

    We tried this one out after great reviews on tripadvisor.com . I can see why. They food was fresh. The service was fantastic. The drinks were great. The environment was comfortable and clean. I would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Kerry S.

    Two words, bottomless mimosas.

    (5)

  • James K.

    Best breakfast we had during our week in Charleston! The Eggs Meeting Street was to die for. Just amazing and the staff was super friendly. Even the general Manager Sharron H. came by and made sure everything was great and it was. When she found out I was retired military she gave us a 10% discount. Would go back in a heart beat.

    (5)

  • Mike E.

    Awesome breakfast food And amazing staff. Waited 15 min to sit, and had my good less then 5 minutes after ordering. Staff gave a lot of attention to their tables and were very personable.

    (5)

  • Morris R.

    Crab cake on fired green tomato topped with poached egg and Cajun sauce. It was rich.

    (4)

  • Laura W.

    My favorite place to eat in downtown charleston. I don't mind the wait, the food is always worth it....and the mimosas start the day off RIGHT. Deborah was fantastic, she was fun friendly and never left our glasses even halfway empty.

    (5)

  • M R.

    Was less than impressed. My girlfriend and I stopped in for a quick breakfast on our last day in Charleston. Don't know why this place is so highly rated. The air conditioner dripping on patrons as they walk in is probably never a good sign. Service was inattentive though restaurant was only half full. I opted for the "NY Times recommended" French toast and my GF went for the jumbo breakfast sandwich. I lost respect for the NY Times after I received a 3 inch tall "brick" of bread covered in a lukewarm peach flavored liquid. Bread didn't taste like French toast and was not sweet at all. My girlfriend's sandwich was something you could make at home. Only bright spot was that the grits were creamy. Would opt for another restaurant as the city is full of great places to eat breakfast. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

    (1)

  • Dana K.

    The reason for this one star review came at the very end of our meal. We waited for over thirty minutes to have breakfast here. The food was pretty good as was the service (or so we thought) Once the check was signed and the tip given, my mother, sister-in-law, and I were waiting at the table finishing our drinks before leaving. Our waitress, who had seemed fantastic up until this point, rudely "reminded" us that they were on a wait list. I.E.: Get out so I can get another table and tip. Then upon leaving, my mother placed her sunglasses on an adjoining table to pick up my baby nephew and was told by another waitress that she could not place anything on that table as they needed it immediately. Apparently, once we paid, it did not matter that we were customers or that we had waited as well. With so many other good dining options in the area, I would recommend staying away and going somewhere that actually values its customers.

    (1)

  • Tyler P.

    Sunday brunch is a little piece of heaven at Toast!!! I had the Eggs Meeting Street... OMG!!! Simply awesome!!!

    (5)

  • George W.

    Attitude of hostess was unprofessional. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait. Told them we would move our car. When we returned were told we missed our call by 5 minutes, even though we were there 45 minutes later. So we were put to the back of the line and waited another 45 minutes! Breakfast eggs were mediocre. Lunch menu may have been better. Better breakfast at Sweetgrass!

    (1)

  • Tommy I.

    Came in here while touring downtown, I'm new to Charleston so I wanted to see the beauty of this place. I have to say the only reason I walked in here was for the lunch special (fried chicken and mash potatoes for 6.99) and it was more than I expected. On top of that, they took off a extra 10%. I would be coming back to this place whenever I'm in the area. Highly recommended for a cheap lunch.

    (4)

  • Ben C.

    Excellent French toast and bottomless mimosas! Friendly wait staff!

    (4)

  • Amy N.

    I'm giving it 1 star because even though I could eat the home fries and eggs the rest of the meal was so bad I wouldn't feed it to the wharf rats. The corned beef hash was inedible. I can't even describe the taste, just foul. My husband chose one of the "specialty" breakfasts and it was a joke. The Charleston surf and turf, where the steak did taste like turf...artificial turf. It was a horrible cut of beef that the line cooks at IHOP would have laughed at. Fatty and overcooked. The shrimp were edible. The eggs looked overcooked and my husband didn't finish them. Like I said, we both polished off the home fries, which were obviously NOT homemade but were the best thing on the plate. The server was fine but we waited waaaay too long for that piece of fat they called a steak. I think she knew we were less than impressed with our meal and she had our table cleared and the check taken care of in record time. There are way too many places in Charleston and the surrounding area to eat a great breakfast. This place ain't one of them. It also could stand a really good cleaning.

    (1)

  • Kayj F.

    The egg special was fab: poached on crab cake on fried green tomato and romalade sauce. Really enjoyed the homey atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Brianne K.

    A cute little breakfast option (which is served much of the day), but not much for vegetarians for lunch. Service is typical of that "Southern Hospitality" but atmosphere was a little campy.

    (3)

  • Donna M.

    Best breakfast in Charleston. Worth the wait! friendly waiter Corbett.

    (5)

  • Tony F.

    A Big Let Down.... sausage gravy with biscuit was cold and funny flavor, mimosa with cheap champagne also not tasty. Was a welcoming place and nice location, but food just didnt measure up.

    (1)

  • Jessie W.

    Very friendly staff. However, I would not feed anything off the menu to my dog. The only thing clean about this place is the restroom. Maybe have a mimosa and dine somewhere else. Oh wait! You can't unless you order food. Save your tummy and money.

    (1)

  • Eric M.

    Our family likes our breakfasts on trips, and TOC didn't disappoint. Big pancakes, great scrambled eggs. We grew quite tired of the "free" continental breakfast at the airport Sheraton. Ample portions for sure, feels more like a mom and pop type restaurant. In other words, don't expect fancy table clothes....others have posted about the bathroom, but we went there for the food, so who cares!

    (5)

  • Kala V.

    Great food! We actually had dinner there yesterday and went back for breakfast this morning. I had their Chicken Salad sandwich last night and Eggs Benedict this am. Service was great for dinner but for breakfast it was just OK. It totally grossed me out that the young lady waiting on us this morning kept her pens in her ponytail. OK, so who would even think that's OK in a restaurant??? Hopefully she won't be the one to wait on us if we go back this visit. I would definitely recommend this place, the food is worth it.

    (4)

  • Christine C.

    I have mixed feelings about toast...it is one of the few places we found with breakfast all day so it was good for our travel style... The one big negative was the hostess. She was not very personable and was rude when I requested a seat change. Luckily, once we were settled our server was great. She was also the bartender and took care of us with our bottomless mimosas! The biscuits and gravy were great and the banana pancakes were good.

    (3)

  • Erin E.

    We stumbled across the restaurant while walking around downtown Charleston. The decor was warm and inviting, the service was great, and the food was simple and delightful. We had a great dinner, their soups were very good! Also, their dessert was heavenly! We had the red velvet cupcake (one of the best I ever had) and the raspberry cheesecake (amazing!) We will definitely be back to sample their breakfast menu.

    (4)

  • Bob d.

    We actually liked this place enough to have breakfast here two mornings in a row. Although, admittedly, the second morning was only because we went somewhere else which had an hour wait to get in. So instead we decided that our breakfast the morning before at Tropical Toast was good enough to be repeated. This was great for me as it let me make up for a terrible mistake I had made the previous morning: I had ordered the wrong thing. Being that we were a large group and it was generally difficult to make decisions and then round everyone up to go places, a small number of us had set out the first morning for breakfast. My sister recommended that we go to this place. However, we wound up parking on the wrong side of downtown and then had about a 12 block hike to the restaurant. Being accustomed to hikes for food on vacation I was up for it. But not really being accustomed to my sister making decisions about restaurants, I can't help but say I was nervous. When we finally arrived, I was kind of in shock. This place looks like Jimmy Buffet on some severe happy pills went NUTS. It's bright. VERY bright. Which I can't say I enjoyed first thing in the morning. But they do serve booze at breakfast and that I approved of. A few mimosas later and I have to say I was a fan. The waitress was really nice and remembered us the next morning (even to the point of remembering which of us had regular and which had decaf). Food was brought to us quick, which was a little surprising as busy as they were, but it was hot and fresh and tasted damn good. Now I do have to admit, the first morning, in spite of being told that I should order the "famous" Eggs Meeting Street, I instead ordered an Irish Omelet which was an omelet with cornbeef and hash. Served with a choice of home fries or grits and toast or english muffin, there is definitely enough food to feed even the hungriest breakfast goer. The omelet wasn't bad. But when I saw the Eggs Meeting Street I was ashamed that I hadn't ordered it. This was something I remedied the following morning. Two fried green tomatoes, on top of which they place two crab cakes, on top of which they place two poached eggs and then top the whole thing off with Remoulade sauce. This was not something I could have come up with in my wildest culinary dreams. And it was SO good. Even those in the party who are normally opposed to fried green tomatoes were impressed by this dish devised by some Charlestonian genius chef. Like seriously, this guy (or gal) needs a medal. On top of this, the coffee was strong and fresh. And the greeter at the door was hilarious and kept us entertained as we waited for seating. Very hard to find fault with this place as a breakfast must if you are in town. I just wish I could have sampled their lunch or dinner menus. But alas, we only had so much time. Prices were not too bad considering the size of the meals. It might be a little high for breakfast being somewhere in the $8-12 range plus mimosas. But really, where can you eat for less than that these days? Service was nice and the decor was... well it was. But don't let the decor put you off. The food is better than that scared feeling you get when you open the door and it is brighter inside than out (even on a clear day with the sun shining). Thinking back on the Eggs Meeting Street and mimosas, I would highly recommend this place for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Billy C.

    Best breakfast place I've been to EVER. I was on vacation in Charleston for a week and my girlfriend and I loved this place so much that we went back twice rather than see what other retaurants in the city might offer. I got the Eggs Meeting Street both times. Delicous crab cakes and poached eggs over fried green tomoatoes covered in a rich remoulade sauce. It was heavenly. Unbelievable. My girlfriend got the apple cinnamon french toast and that was equally ridiculous. It was two large chunks of deep fried french toast goodness. It was so light and fluffy though that you wouldnt even know that it was deep fried. We also go the pancakes and those were exceptional as well. Service was exceptional on both occassions. My sweet tea never got below one-third empty. A must dine in Charleston.

    (5)

  • Yankee-gal L.

    Prices are good, food was good, dessert was not so good! Ordered the peach cobbler... Yuk!

    (3)

  • L K.

    My son was visiting The Citadel and I was dining alone again. I was going to Eli's Table and got side tracked by Toast. I was very happy that I made the change. Toast was playing live music and had a very lively atmosphere. Eli's will have to wait till next time. I had a fried green tomato BLT and added crab cake to it. It came with just enough spicy french fries. All the food was delicious. For the money I got great food and atmosphere. I had peach cobbler for dessert. That was slightly disappointing. I would definitely revisit Toast.

    (4)

  • I. F.

    This was called Diana's once upon a time. The service was very friendly--the waitress was helpful and nice and the manager came out and gave coffee to the waiting customers who were lined up outside, and she gave some bubble toys for the children. They offer some nice menu items, breakfast is served all day long, nice homemade desserts and baked goods, and they have the Bottomless Mimosas if you want that. Why not have toast at a place named "Toast"? It's only logical. I tried the apple and peach French toast, one of their specialties. It comes in an odd block shape as big as a man's fist. It was okay. The Garden Vegetable Omelet was good. It was a nice experience, and I wouldn't mind going back, but what I ordered didn't seem spectacular. They may have better things we haven't tried yet.

    (3)

  • Katie M.

    My all time favorite breakfast is a twist off eggs benedict: add a crab cake. So, I stopped in and had the Eggs Meeting Street, a crab cake on a fried green tomato topped with a poached egg and remoulade. Gotta say it was a great twist on my favorite. Is it a crime to have the same breakfast for 5 days in a row? Because I just might. Also, Lexa is a great bartender!

    (5)

  • Tasha C.

    For starters, you need to know that they have bottomless mimosas here for $10. The staff was great, attentive and NEVER let my ice tea get near empty. The fried green tomatoes are also good. A must try if you have never had them before. They also do take-out which I did a couple times since I was working near by at the Dock Theatre. You should definitely try this place if you get a chance.

    (3)

  • Melissa R.

    The best breakfast in Charleston hands down!!!! The bottomless mimosas are fabulous! Can't beat the deluxe French toast, the Irish omelet, eye opener, eggs mainstreet, and the low country breakfast! Everything is wonderful! Service couldn't be beat!

    (5)

  • Gary K.

    Put Simply this is exactly what you expect for breakfast great food and an awesome staff. Than you!

    (4)

  • Sarah E.

    This was a reasonably priced, pleasant place to eat breakfast. I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street, which were good except that they were a little too heavy on the remoulade sauce. My husband was highly impressed with his eggs and bacon, and the biscuit and gravy were excellent. Our server was very nice and seemed on top of things. Overall, it was a good dining experience.

    (3)

  • Joseph F.

    Boy howdy is the cornbeef hash great. It still would never make up for the service, politely pushing out customers!? Charleston is more hospitable than this, skip line and rude staff.

    (2)

  • John N.

    Just had breakfast there with my wife....and once was enough for us. Had to wait 15 minutes to be seated which was fine. Place looked reletively clean. My wife ordered the corned beef hash plate with potatoes and a biscuit.I ordered a charleston surf and turf which is a steak smothered in onions and shrimp on and English muffin , it also comes with potatoes.Then we waited...and waited....and waited for our food. About 1/2 hr later after saying I wasn't planning on making breakfast an all day affair the waitress said it'll be coming soon...there just waiting on my steak. 10 minutes after that our food arrived! ....aaaaand we wished it hadn't. My wifes hash as inedible...tasted like a salt lick marinated in pickling brine. I tried my steak...HORRIBLY overcooked (i ordered medium) and it was thick with fat! She just ended up eating the potatoes and buscuit and I went on a treasure hunt sifting through fat trying to find meat! But what really bothers me is that my plate...the charleston surf and turf is there SPECIALTY!!! REALLY!!?? On the positive side our potatoes were good and my glass of water was spot on....moving on from this place

    (1)

  • Amira A.

    I'm so fat and happy right now... the shrimp and grits are ah-maze-ing. Followed up with a slice of coconut cream pie... there are no words. Is heaven a coconut cream pie? I want to write a novel about how amazing everything was and how friendly the waitstaff are - perfect everything. Perfect perfect!

    (5)

  • Amy N.

    Best brunch in Charleston! Go early on weekends if you don't want to wait for a table... and be ready for huge plates of fresh, delicious food; great service; and bottomless mimosas!

    (4)

  • Julio V.

    Friendly staff and a delicious Fried Green Tomato BLT. Excellent Location right on Meeting Street right in the heart of Charleston. The live musicians were a nice touch as well.

    (4)

  • Trish K.

    Excellent breakfast with a charming atmosphere. We enjoyed eating here twice during our trip. The only regret I have was not getting the Lowcountry Eye Opener earlier in our visit. This dish is so good, I had to get a second order to go the day we left. Was not a big fan of the fried green tomatoes that came with it, but that has nothing to do with the review as I am not a fan of them anywhere. The first visit I enjoyed the Classic Breakfast with grits, which was delicious. They offered apple butter with our biscuits, which are big buttermilk biscuits and very good, but the apple butter was more like an applesauce (may just be a regional thing), so back to the regular butter I went. We also tried the Deluxe French Toast with peaches, which was okay but super sweet. In all fairness though, this is when I got the Lowcountry Eye Opener and that trumped everything. As a side note, they offer a full bar as well, but we didn't partake so I cannot comment on them. Staff was great as well! Go, you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • David J.

    We went here to use some Restaurant.com certificates. Being new to the area, it was a way to explore different restaurants. We went on a Sunday in November for lunch. The restaurant was somewhat full, but we were seated right away. Since we had a stroller, it was difficult to maneveur through the rooms and hallways to our seat. The waitress seemed busy and rushed. We both order burgers and they started out tasty, but ended a little sour. The sweet tea was delicious. Very sweet with only a slight bitterness. The desert menu had a lot to offer. We ended up with the chocolate buttercream cake and enjoyed it. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience since we were able to save a lot with the certificate, but we will probably not go back.

    (3)

  • Cam M.

    Loved it! 10% off yelp coupon was a pleasant surprise. Glad we found this while in town. Had seafood pasta husband had shrimp and grits. Affordable under $15. Toddler loved his french toast with fruit. Good price at $3.99. Desserts were great too!

    (5)

  • Elena T.

    Good yummy Southern food, big portions and affordable. Open on Sundays!...that was the big winner for me. We woke up hungry and really wanted some ham and eggs. Unfortunately not much is open downtown Charleston (except the coffee shops) on Sundays. Kodak moment: waitress drops juice on the guy sitting next to our table...you can tell she was really embarrassed...maybe was the early hours...anyway she promptly recovers by giving his breakfast free of charge. In the end he left happy. Agree with Angi, the decor it's kind of cheesy...who needs Tropical when you got Old Charles Towne?!

    (4)

  • Krystle K.

    We have been to Charleston twice in the past year and hit Toast both times. You can't beat the friendly service, fantastic breakfast food, bottomless mimosas and all-around great atmosphere. Our waiter told us his one goal was to make sure we never saw the bottom of our mimosa glasses. Enough said - love love this place!

    (4)

  • Luke V.

    Good breakfast, a little on the pricey side. Great dessert selection

    (4)

  • Andie S.

    Went here a few times while staying in Charleston. The first time I had the salmon spinach salad and another time I had a breakfast dish that involved a fried green tomato, fish cake and a poached egg. It was definitely interesting as I'm new to southern food. I would recommend this place to other visitors to Charleston as it is a quick inexpensive place to get a decent meal.

    (4)

  • Henry L.

    I had the crab cakes and she crab soup and they are not very good. I'll not get them again. The mamosa's are good after the 2nd one.

    (2)

  • Carly B.

    We went here primarily because the restaurant participates in restaurants.com promotions and we got a $10 gift cert for $2. The breakfast menu looked appealing so it was worth a shot. I didn't think it was the best place I've ever been, but it wasn't terrible and the latte's were well made. The homemade biscuits were also tasty. A little pricey, but it's a tourist town.

    (3)

  • Lisa F.

    Worth the wait, which is never very long. Everything's over-the-top tasty and though I don't imbibe, it looked like those at the bar on a Sunday morning were well cared for. The New Jersey owner melds Springsteen with the South with perfect pitch! Enjoy. Lisa F

    (4)

  • Michael N.

    Everything was great. Server was great. Food was great. But the General Manager was very rude and mean. We spent a lot of money at this place, and as soon as our bill was paid the manager tried to hustle us out. The worst part was that she insulted us by telling us that we were bothering other patrons. If you need the table just say so. But insulting us is a really bad business decision.

    (1)

  • Dave O.

    Its the little things that make or break a restaurant experience. Susan, the GM left a sour taste in our mouths and is the reason for this low rating. We arrived around 10 am on a Wednesday. There was a crowd waiting outside. A 60-ish woman carrying menus and napkins (we later find out from our server was "Susan", the General Manager) was walking among the crowd calling the name of someone to be seated. Assuming this woman worked there, I inquired as to the wait time for two of us. She rudely snapped at me that i ought to ask someone who worked there. This elicited nervous chuckles from other customers who'd overheard. Despite nearly walking away, we perservered and got seated in about 30 minutes. Yani, our server was excellent, the omelette and classic breakfast were quite good biscuits were flaky and best i've ever had. Susan may own the place, which if so, amazes me, she clearly should not be in a job on the front line dealing with customers.

    (2)

  • Rick M.

    Nice place, great food, went there 8am for breakfast, all was good, but the bartender was very loud, by the end of our meal we knew everything about her, and we never spoke to her, we knew her age, last time she was "active", how many kids she had, her dog, her dogs name. where she lived.. etc.. nice place, but keep the bartender on a muzzle

    (4)

  • Olivia F.

    This is a nice place to stop for a quick lunch. The servers are friendly and always made sure to come by and refill drinks if they got low. The inside of the restaurant isn't amazing, especially compared to most of the other restaurants around there, but it was a nice place to get out of the rain. I didn't expect the food to be amazing here, but it was a great place to stop and get a sandwich. I got the fried green tomato blt, it was the first time I've had fried green tomatoes and I thought it was pretty good. The sandwich had a little bit too much bacon and not enough tomato for my liking. The battered shrimp basket was good; the batter wasn't too heavy and there was the perfect amount for a light lunch. Both meals came with fries, which were your typical fries nothing special. The sweet tea was good, and weren't well with the meal. If you're looking for a quick lunch, this is a good place to go.

    (3)

  • Mark M.

    From the outside this looks like a tourist trap. Maybe it is, but it's still better than Joseph's down the street. The wait wasn't too bad and the restaurant was packed for breakfast. I had the breakfast biscuit which was huge and pretty tasty. My parter had the French toast. It was a big blob of bread instead of nice little slices. He still ate it. We also tried an Americano (espresso + water) which was surprisingly good. Even though this place is a bit expensive, I would definitely go back there.

    (4)

  • Sheryl W.

    Breakfast here is great! How can you argue with a bottomless mimosa?? The shrimp & grits with fried green tomatoes was by far the favorite!! And the biscuits were perfectly crusty and chewy!

    (4)

  • Matteo R.

    First off, let me share my revised edition of the steps that "Harry P." had laid out for eating at Toast. Step one: Wait outside, Step two: Never eat there When my family and I showed up for breakfast we sat down at our table and there were at least two flies buzzing around our heads, and there was a large bottle of cleaning product in plain sight. The menu looked okay at first sight I was about to find out how wrong I really was. I ordered the corned beef hash with two fried eggs on top. The beef was overly salty and lacked any other flavor variety. The eggs were a bit cold as well as the beef. I also had a side of home fries which were coated in this unappetizing orange breading, and they didn't look like home fries one bit. I also had a small amount of bacon, and I stopped eating it because it was covered in grease, not bacon fat, grease. Some of the other lowlights at the table were my father's softball style biscuit, which may have needed a knife to cut through its dense, heavy layers of uncooked dough. Also, we had ordered grits which were gelatinous and we even did experiment with them, which was holding the bowl upside down and seeing if the grits would come out. Surprise! It took about ten seconds for a bowl shaped blob of "grits" to plop onto a plate. Overall this is one the worst breakfast experiences I've ever had, and no one should subject themselves to eating at Toast.

    (1)

  • R B.

    Solid breakfast place. We ate here twice during a recent trip. I had the Meeting Street Single, which was a crab cake with an egg for breakfast. Outstanding experience. We also had eggs, bacon, pancakes, french toast over the 2 visits. Good coffee, attentive service. Love it when the server calls you "sweetie..."

    (4)

  • Jessica D.

    Food was great and the service was just as good! Will def be returning!

    (5)

  • Karina T.

    Toast was great! The service was friendly and my favorite was the Bottomless Mimosas for $10! They use Asti and that's my favorite type of bubbly. Everyone at my table had something different and all the food was great. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and it was good, but the bread was really tasty too.

    (4)

  • Craig S.

    I would rather go to Waffle House for breakfast. Wife and I have been going to Charleston for over 10 years and have always bragged that we never had a bad meal there; not any longer. Have always gone to Joseph's, a block away, and there was certainly a reason the lines were long. He sold out a couple years ago and that place is now called Ely's. They kept the same menu and recipes and the food is still great. But, they don't serve breakfast after 11. We had always wanted to try Toast so we went there yesterday after staff at Ely's said it was their "sister" restaurant w/ same owner. Big mistake. The place is dirty, for starters. Curtains were filthy and windows were worse. Can the kitchen be the same? I ordered an Omelette w/ potatos. The potatos were the kind that come frozen in a big bag. The Omelette (swiss, spinach, mushroom) was very pedestrian--the kind you could get anywhere. Wife had Eggs Benedict--her favorite dish, so she knows the nuances of a good one. The grits that came with it were lumpy, boxed grits. Again, Waffle House type. The Eggs Benedict were only average. Waitress was friendly but there wasn't much presentation. Someone who knows good Southern cooking will want to stay away from this place, if for no other reason than the filth & lack of ambiance.

    (1)

  • Lauren M.

    The food is pretty good, but the staff is inattentive to say the least. I sat there at the hostess station for like 5 minutes before anyone even acknowledged me... and there were 4 workers at the station talking amongst themselves. I'm sure they were busy, but at least say "we'll be right with you" and let me know you see i'm there.

    (3)

  • C C.

    I LOVE this place. I go here for breakfast and, of course, bottomless mimosas whenever I'm in town. Eggs Meeting Street is the way to go for breakfast (I've, um, never actually had anything else -- why mess with success?), whether you want a single or a double. For those less familiar with the local cuisine, be aware that the sauce is mayo-based, but they'll happily put it on the side for you if you like. The dish is a stacked fried green tomato, crabcake, and egg, and OMG is it good. The waitstaff are also terrifically friendly and will take very good care of you. This is a great place, located very near downtown Charleston's Market Street, and I recommend either starting your day here or ducking in to relax between shopping, sightseeing, and whatever else.

    (5)

  • Matt H.

    decent she crab soup. eggs meeting street was very good.

    (3)

  • Beth S.

    Upon visiting Charleston I did a lot of research about where to eat, after all its a city known for good food! Toast seemed to be one the top picks for brunch and fit the bill in offering some classic city eats. Sunday morning we waited the 45 minutes to sample and were very disappointed. The food was at best very average diner eats. The eggs were overcooked and the potatoes were soggy and over seasoned. My friend went more traditional and also found her meal to be very unimpressive and not at all worth the wait or hype. On a positive note, the biscuits were amazing and I give a high mark to the service despite the gimmicky hats the servers were sporting. For fantastic food that also offers great service I recommend Eli's Table- only a couple of short blocks away.

    (2)

  • Hayes W.

    Wait here again for 20-30 minutes for a mediocre breakfast? Definitely not. Service was great, and the bottomless mimosas will keep people at the tables, but the breakfast is less than stellar, leaning towards the bottom half of mediocrity. I don't know what all of the hype is about, I can get eggs Benedict like that anywhere. Don't waste your time, walk a few blocks up the street and hit Mills House for some old school hotel breakfast.

    (2)

  • Shannon M.

    The chicken salad was very good but the crab cakes were nothing special. Didn't help that the place was crawling with flies.

    (3)

  • Jane T.

    Wandered in fairly early in the morning; very few tables were occupied. We put in our order and waited...and waited...and waited. Other tables, literally, were seated, had their food delivered, ate, and left. The waitress kept telling us our food was almost ready. Finally she admitted that they'd run out of pancake batter for one of our orders. What? How long does it take to mix pancake batter, and how the heck does a breakfast restaurant run out of pancake batter at 8 AM on a Wednesday in August? I have to assume that the manager had to run to a grocery store to buy more Bisquick--which doesn't exactly make you drool with anticipation. By the time our food arrived, apparently nicely timed for the exact moment that we were about to walk out, I wouldn't have enjoyed it if Gordon Ramsey had whipped it up for me. The food we got was OK-not great, not horrible, not worth the price, DEFINITELY not worth the wait. The waitress told us, without us asking, that she'd take something off the bill...and that turned out to be 5%. Actually just insulting under the circumstances. A Must Miss in Charleston.

    (2)

  • Donna C.

    Great "plain" fare food! Nothing fancy, just wholesome breakfast meal. Tremendous service, staff was very friendly and cheerful!

    (5)

  • Tanisha L.

    I don't know why this restaurant has received so many great reviews. I had the stuffed french toast with bacon. The flavor of the french toast was good but it wasn't very hot. It got soggy very quickly because they pour the syrup on it before it leaves the kitchen. The bacon had obviously been cooked hours ahead of time and was cold and hard. There are definitely better places for breakfast downtown.

    (2)

  • JOSEPH A.

    My wife and I had breakfast here and food was excellent and the waitress that we had was friendly and pleasant.

    (5)

  • Eva S.

    Literally the worst service I have ever had. After hearing great things I took a friend visiting from out of town here and was embarrassed after having such a bad experience. The wait was long, food was mediocre and it did not live up to the hype. Our server's name was Cynthia and she actually argued with us after we noticed we had been overcharged on our bill.

    (1)

  • Harry P.

    Step 1: Show up early and be prepared to wait a bit Step 2: Order Eggs Meeting Street with biscuit and home fries Step 3: Check in on Yelp and get special offer if it still exists (10% off first order when I wrote this) Step 4: Repeat every day you're in Charleston Seriously, great breakfast place. The Eggs Meeting Street should get higher billing on their menu, because it is awesome. A low country take on Eggs Benedict. Fried green tomato for the English muffin, Crab Cake instead of ham, and a Poached egg and Remoulade instead of an egg and hollendaise sauce. The combo is incredibly well executed. It's worth getting. The single is enough for one, the double is to share the love. Home fries were excellent too, crispy outside, fluffy inside. The biscuit was very light and flavorful. Buttery goodness. Great with their homemade apple butter. Their special French Toast was good too. Definitely a #2 to the Eggs Meeting Street. The slices I think are too thick to really crisp up the way I feel French Toast should be. If you get the double you can try one with peach and one with apple. Their pancakes were done very nicely also. My kids got them and they loved em. Cakes were hot and crispy on the outside. Fluffy on the inside. They weren't too heavy feeling either. Side of bacon all around to round out breakfast. If I weren't with the kids, I would've taken them up on their All day every day bottomless mimosas. The waitress told someone, "We keep em coming till you fall out ya chair". Nice. The service was great. Yanni was a very good server, on top of his game. I'd definitely make this a stop on any future Charleston trips.

    (5)

  • Deb J.

    Our last morning in Charleston we decided to have breakfast at Toast before heading off to the airport. One of the best decisions we made! Just a short walk from our lodging and no waiting that morning. Our waiter was outstanding. Lots of personality. I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street (a poached egg on top of a crab cake on top of a fried green tomato, covered with a remoulade sauce). This was served with grits and a wonderfully big, fluffy biscuit. The stack was outstanding. My companion had Eggs Benedict and she said they were very good, too. Our only regret is that we waited until our last day in town to try Toast!

    (5)

  • Mark L.

    I may have had one of the nicest dining experiences not only in Charleston but anywhere. I want to start by putting a personal shout out to Jonathan my server. He was courteous, gave me my space, was personal and made me feel comfortable. I was dining alone and most of the people in the restaurant were regulars so it was nice to feel that level of comfort. The dinner was amazing (penne, red cream sauce with clams, shrimp and spinach) and the coffee was a nice way to end the night. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.

    (5)

  • Stephen H.

    Toast reminds me of a restaurant we have back in Kansas City called First Watch. The priorities at First Watch are quality food, fast, served by friendly waitstaff. Put southern items on the menu, and you've got Toast. Great way to start your day, especially if you are staying downtown on Meeting.

    (4)

  • Angie P.

    Not too long a wait for a Saturday morning in July! I had the classic breakfast with bacon, toast & grits. Delicious!!!! Mimosas are on point too! Decor is cute! Had David as a waiter. He's very attentive, friendly & knowledgeable about Charleston.

    (5)

  • Ashley A.

    all positive reviews are beyond true.. this place is amaJng! everything from their benedicts to french toast and omelets are delicious! make sure you visit the place. waiting line most days (usually not too long) but definitely worth it!

    (5)

  • Meghan B.

    Went for breakfast on Saturday morning. Long line outside but the husband and I were willing to sit at the bar and got in without even giving our name for the list. Ordered mimosas which we watched the bartender (Rachel) make for us and the rest of the restaurant.... Definitely champagne in then! We had the crab/fried green tomato/egg meal and the classic breakfast. Both were delicious. The homemade biscuits are HUGE and fantastic. They need their own plate! I'd take a few of those with butter for a meal or two on their own. Overall- very happy with this place!

    (4)

  • Steven A.

    Average. Food was okay but not mind-blowing by any means. Prices weren't bad so I shouldn't complain too much. My problem was the service. Our waiter was polite and amiable but somewhat on the hapless side. The statuesque blonde working the tables next to us was far more efficient. So much so that three of her tables that sat after us were brought their food and were nearly finished by the time we received ours.

    (2)

  • Annie G.

    YUM!!! We were walking around Charleston and saw a mob of people outside this restaurant and wondered what all the fuss was about. We waited about an hour for the line to die down and then headed back. We had to wait about 15 mins until we got seated. I had the bacon Bloody Mary which was delicious and spicy! I listened to the reviews and got the eggs on top of crab cakes on top or fried green tomatoes. So good! Very rich though!! The homemade biscuits were amazing as well. Make sure you get a side of the home made corned beef hash. It is delicious!!!! My husband got the stuffed French toast which was good if you have a big sweet tooth like him. Our waiter was super nice and attentive. I always love going to a breakfast place that takes pride in their food. It's easy to go cheap on breakfast, so it makes a difference when time is put into making the dishes special. The prices were great as well.

    (4)

  • Nate P.

    Eggs Benedict - hash browns , have to get back for corned beef hash , it was really good

    (5)

  • Kerri M.

    We visited Toast during lunchtime this past week. Our waiter was attentive and the food was great. The bottomless mimosas are a great deal and definitely got our day off to the right start. ;)

    (4)

  • Mark G.

    Just ate lunch - fried green tomato BLT and chicken salad sandwiches - both were very good. The waitress Emily was very friendly and helpful. Key lime pie was delightful. It was a great lunch experience.

    (4)

  • Mackenzie G.

    Great food; however, poor customer service. It was pouring outside as well as lightening and thundering, and the hostess refused to let anyone wait for their table inside. Instead, 20 of us were forced to crowd under their awning. While Toast may have good food, it's management needs to rethink this situation.

    (1)

  • Katrina C.

    Overall, I liked this place. We came on Easter Sunday. We had reservations elsewhere, but when we showed up - they weren't serving their brunch menu! It was bizarre, so we asked around and ended up here. We waited maybe 30-40 minutes, which wasn't bad considering it was Easter. The waitresses were having some sort of pajama Sunday, which I thought was a little weird but whatever. I had a mimosa, which was pretty tasty and a decent size. My friend got some yummy fried green tomatoes, and honestly - I can't even really remember what I ate. It was good, but obviously did not make an impression. Certainly not the best food I had in Charleston, but the prices were right and the location was good.

    (3)

  • Jonathan B.

    Sweet Tea Glazed Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes and Collard Greens, Pork Tenderloin with black eyed pees and sausage, fried green tomatoes and crab cakes... Everyone in my party loved everything!!! The price is right and staff is super friendly. Well worth a visit!

    (5)

  • Jeff S.

    Me and my friend split double orders of eggs meeting street, and the stuffed French toast (plenty of food). And it helped us achieve breakfast Nirvana! Had I been receiving a bj at the same time I was eating, my body would have exploded in a shower of sparkling breakfast foods, and everyone who witnessed would have orgasmed. That good.

    (5)

  • Melissa H.

    Eggs meeting street to die for! Spring for the bottomless Mimosas. Want to go back already!

    (5)

  • Nina W.

    What a nice place for breakfast. This place we stumbled across our last day in Charleston, we had asked our Consear to suggest a breakfast place that was good and not that expensive, she suggested Toast. Toast is located in the downtown area which is a wonderful place to be, there are tons of restaurants,shops, bars and nightlife. There are many other restaurants that are overly expensive and not as good. Toast has a lowcountry menu which is really good down-home food. The shrimp and grits are awesome, a must-have! And the bottomless mimosas a great add-on for the perfect brunch. Our server name was Beth she was great, she was very patient and was great with suggesting tasty items on the menu. If you're in town look them up it's great for families, friends and small groups or couples.

    (4)

  • Karen F.

    I arrived in Charleston at 8:30 last night and jumped on the computer to order dinner before it was too late. I used Charleston Delivers and I ordered from Toast. I use a delivery service fairly regularly when I travel. So, I know that often the food isn't the greatest after being picked up by a driver and brought to my hotel. that was not the case with my meal from Toast. I ordered a steak for myself and a huge cheeseburger for Jack (my dog). :-) The food was excellent, even after delivery time. The portions were large and it came with all the condiments and utensils. I can't wait to actually eat there in person!

    (5)

  • Cornelius J.

    Eggs Meeting Street...amazing!!! And then you add bottemless mimosas and Linda as your server, who never lets you mimosa reach the bottom = an amazing brunch!!!

    (5)

  • Doug S.

    We were in Charleston, SC today. Was craving the fried flounder sandwich; however, was told it was no longer on the menu. Had the fried shrimp po-boy instead. It was very good. The fries were under cooked, but it was a good experience.

    (5)

  • Ilka S.

    Excellent service and the the best bloody Mary I've ever had! Great location and the relaxed vibe inside was nice. Food was good but not great. Would go back for brunch and to sample another bloody Mary. Bacon-Jalapeno-yum!

    (3)

  • Rachel H.

    BEST BREAKFAST! This place is amazing! Had a tip from a friend to try it out. Minimal wait on sat am. I had the "eggs meeting street" breakfast with cheese grits and biscuit. MOUTH WATERING. Friend green tomato that is Topped with egg and this yummy sauce makes it like heaven in your mouth!!! Oh. And Bloody Mary = delish!!! We had Deborah as our waitress and she was super friendly and lots of personality! A MUST visit on your Charleston trip!!!

    (5)

  • Susan I.

    Had the best breakfast and the most efficient and fun waitress (MARY) when my sisters, cousin and I had our memorable breakfast here. There was a line outside the door and we were starving. We were told that it would be a 20 minute wait and that's what it was on the nose. Without question, it was certainly worth the wait. Our orders were taken, and our coffee and juice arrived less than 5 minutes from the time we were seated. My omelet was delicious and was made exactly the way I requested. We all loved our meals and appreciated the tremendous service. Even Toast's General Manager (SHARON) chatted with us and made us laugh. (Think she was drawn to us because of our New York accents). This is certainly a place we will go to again on our next trip to Charleston --- which couldn't be soon enough.

    (5)

  • Colleen M.

    So I've heard this is the best breakfast in Charleston so when my family was in town visiting we tried this place. Normally I hate breakfast but I absolutely LOVE this place. I had their pancakes and it was some of the best pancakes I have ever had. Our waiter was very nice and helpful and my whole family enjoyed their breakfast.

    (5)

  • Dr. P.

    You're going to wait if you show up on the Sunday during Labor Day weekend. But it's SOO worth it. No reservations accepted. We waited an hour. The French toast: amazing. Jumbo Breakfast Sandwich with homemade biscuit: perfect.

    (5)

  • Melissa R.

    I hear the bottomless mimosas were great but I went for a double bloody Mary - garlic jalapeño vodka & bacon vodka. I can die happy now. Started with crab cakes and had the surf and turf. So much food - you could share that plate. Their potatoes are perfectly seasoned. Can't wait to go back

    (5)

  • Blanca B.

    Seafood omelette, biscuit and house potatoes= great breakfast!

    (5)

  • Shawn D.

    Fried Green tomato entree and shrimp/grits were very good and worth returning for. The catfish was drowning in sauce, but tasty. We were disappointed in the scampi, it was over cooked and under seasoned. The crab soup was loved or forgettable so it's worth a try. Excellent service.

    (3)

  • Jason P.

    We have always loved Toast -- it is a must-eat every time we are in Charleston. We had our rehearsal dinner here this past Friday and were beyond impressed with every aspect of the evening. They hosted our 30 guests in the back dining room without any extra fees or minimum payments (every other restaurant on the peninsula had a minimum of at least $2000 or a room fee of $500-$700). They went out of their way to design and print menus which we customized for our event, ensured that the Friday night live music wouldn't interfere and introduced us to the manager and assistant manager in case we needed anything. The service was wonderful, with two servers dedicated to our party. Everyone raved about the food. We had put a couple of breakfast items on our menu, not expecting anyone to order them since it was dinner time but several people thought this was really cool and did order breakfast. We personally had the pork chops and the seared ribeye steak which were both delicious. The decor and atmosphere are casual but very nice. Overall, I think Toast was the perfect location for our rehearsal dinner and would be for any other budget-minded wedding planners. And it will of course continue to be our favorite breakfast place in Charleston the next time we visit.

    (5)

  • Jenny K.

    Two words: Bottomless Mimosas. I really didn't see the bottom of my glass until we were about to leave the restaurant. My husband and I definitely left a little tipsy! I ordered their speciality Eggs Meeting Street - a fried green tomato topped with a crab cake, topped with a poached egg and a remoulade sauce. I got the biscuit and home fries as opposed to toast and grits. It was all excellent. I was also craving something sweet so I ordered a side of pancakes, which were also very good. It was plenty of food - I barely ate the biscuit and my husband and I made it through about 1/2 of the pancakes. My husband ordered a make-your-own omelet, and also got the biscuit and home fries. After waiting over 30 minutes for a table, it better be good and Toast did not disappoint! If we make it to Charleston again in the future I will definitely go here for brunch again!

    (5)

  • Mike C.

    bottomless mimosas need I say more

    (5)

  • Amanda L.

    On a girls trip to Charleston for the weekend, we were looking for a breakfast location. We decided to try Yelp and see what came up - boy were we surprised when we saw the first review for Toasts. It was from a personal friends of ours that he highly recommended it! We tried it as well and were NOT disappointed. We did have to wait about 30 minutes, but enjoying a bottomless mimosa out front of the restaurant while waiting wasn't an issue. The service was awesome - our waitress had her left arm in a sling and didn't miss a beat! Food was amazing - growing up in the south, but now living in Denver - I don't get many good Southern breakfast so it was a wonderful to enjoy grits and eggs - done the SOUTHERN way! Amazing experience - would definitely go again when back in Charleston!

    (5)

  • Kimber L.

    On a Monday at 11:00 we had about a 20 minute wait to be seated and witnessed one employee be rather rude asking the hostess to tell another waitress that "she can't get to her customers to give them their food" It wouldn't have been so bad if she hadn't yelled in waiting customers faces which were her abstacle. "excuse me" would have worked! And after the wait once we were seated we noticed there were many unoccupied tables we could have been seated at instead of waiting on the street in 30 degree weather. Once seated we enjoyed HUGE biscuits that were delicious,, with gravy that could have been warmer and more plentiful. My husbands ham & bacon omlett was fantastic with lots of meat. The service was average, though we did enjoy a beverage on the house while waiting. We didn't have the bottomless mimosa's but they looked good:) We will go back but will hope for better service

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    After walking forever trying to find a decent place to eat for Breakfast we found Toast, considering all the good reviews. We get there and wait for a minute while we wait I go to wash my hands in the DISGUSTING bathroom. After finally going in we had to still wait another 10 minutes for the waitress to even take our drinks. Finally we order (simple plates) mine being sides (toast, eggs & home fries) my boyfriend order the The Jumbo breakfast (biscuit, home fries, eggs, & side of meat). The total was $28! The food was average and nothing special I was very surprised when I got the bill . Glad to say I won't be eating there again.

    (2)

  • Piril U.

    I can not get a read on this place. It is a cute little place, they had a yelp offer (they honored it promptly) and they serve breakfast all day long. What can go wrong? Plenty. Their NY Times featured French Toast only comes their way. So if you do not like cinnamon apple or peaches, too bad they are pre-maid. They have a limited options on pancakes and they do not serve oatmeal after 11 am. The waiter did not even try to accomodate our wishes. Can the French Toast be stuffed with jelly, jam or anything else? No. Period. No oatmeal for Vegan? She can not have the other things on the menu? No. Period. BUT everything everyone had was tasty. We marched back home satisfied but annoyed.

    (3)

  • Geoff D.

    My expectations might have been a little high, considering how there are so many good restaurants in charleston, and this place seemed to be THE breakfast place in town. I got the deluxe french toast stuffed with apples and cinnamon. That part was good, but their homade syrup on top was not very appetizing. My side of sausage was also cold. My wife got an egg white omelette and the eggs were a little runny. The bloody mary was great, with several flavored vodkas to choose from cucumber, bacon, basil, etc. The service was quick and friendly. If not for the high food expectations of charleston, I would have given it 3 stars.

    (2)

  • Dan C.

    This is the second time I have been to Toast, and I have to say, I am impressed. The food is very good and the prices are reasonable. The service, both times, has been excellent. I tried the fried green tomato BLT. We got the nachos as an appetizer, which were terrific, and the waitress even brought a second bowl of chips. My boys, each year, got pie for dessert. They never order dessert, but the pies here are amazing. While the place is not fancy, it is comfortable, and you will get much more memorable food at about the same price as you would eating at a Red Robin ( which is memorable in its own right, but not in a good way).

    (5)

  • Kelly S.

    Very good breakfast--we were a little bit rushed because the wait was more than we expected and we had somewhere to be, but we REALLY enjoyed our meals. They have bottomless mimosas for $12 a person - which is definitely worth it (though moreso if you have a little bit of time), because they are poured much bigger than the standard champagne flute. The food was delicious. Will definitely return!

    (4)

  • Kate J.

    Toast was probably among my favorite breakfasts I've ever had. And breakfast is my favorite meal. Here are some of the highlights - -They serve breakfast early all week - with bottomless mimosas each day. This is awesome when you're in town visiting during the week and completely oblivious to the work week schedule -Everyone was incredibly friendly. From the kitchen staff to the hostess (and everyone in between), I felt like I was having breakfast at a friend's house -The Eggs Meeting Street and the Low Country Eye Opener live up to the hype - MOST IMPORTANTLY, if they ask if you want apple butter with your biscuit, SAY YES. I swear I had a romantic moment with that apple butter.

    (5)

  • AL B.

    Ate here 2x but picked up goodies in the morning prob 4x- I am torn on how many stars to give it-Breakfast-YES-good selections of options-LARGE portions-home made biscuits-! BANANA BREAD is GREAT-super thick and YUMMY- don't bother with dinner unless you are in a pinch.. as we were-tired-raining- but dinner not even worth mentioning..very bland-but hey if you are in a pinch- In an area w. VERY FEW COFFEE shops-great place to grab a COFFEE and something sweet-close to Historic District-Hotels and a big Parking Garage across the street not far. Omelets are big enough to SHARE-and they open EARLY !

    (3)

  • Ashley H.

    My husband and I ate here for an early breakfast on 11/24/12. This place is in a great location, and has wonderful food! Especially their homemade apple butter. You must try! The staff are also super friendly, and I heard many people being told variations of the phrase "We are so glad you joined us today". It made me feel like they valued our business. My husband had the Eggs Meetings Street as suggested by our waiter, and he LOVED it! I had the Ham, Bacon and Cheese Omelette and a cappuccino, also delicious. The grits had light cheddar (I asked for it), and were done so well. Being from Florida, I can NEVER find a place that does grits well. This was it! I also wish I had about 5 biscuits so I could keep eating the apple butter, but alas my stomach could hold no more. So glad we picked this place!

    (5)

  • Courtney B.

    We live here in charleston and we LOVE toast!!! Especially our waitress today Cheryl, she did an awesome job, was super friendly, and was just the best to us! This was probably our 3rd time at toast and by far the best experience. Plus mid week is the time to go, no wait, and you don't feel bad for staying longer since there aren't a ton of people waiting!

    (4)

  • Jennie M.

    Service was quick and super friendly for this Monday breakfast. Tables were cozy, but all of my table neighbors were nice enough. Server suggested eggs meeting street over the shrimp and grits breakfast and I'm glad- it was exceptional! Fried green tomato, meaty crab cake with no filler, poached egg and remoulade stacked!!! Came with toast and cheese grits. Would go back in a heartbeat to try more of their creations!

    (4)

  • Lane D.

    We went there on a crowded Saturday morning - about a 30 minute wait, which my wife and I didn't mind. We had coffee and a bloody mary while waiting outside. The hostess was friendly and efficient in moving people through. We had the bottomless mimosa's, which were good though not great. Note that each person does have to get an entree if you get the bottomless mimosas (my wife and I usually split entrees and get an extra side or two). I understand the rule and we didn't mind, though. We got the Eggs Meeting Street, a take on Eggs Benedict with a fried green tomato, a crabcake, and a poached egg with remoulade sauce. It was overall great, but the egg came out overdone and it took about 5 to 7 minutes for our sever to come back by for us to ask for a new one. She brought a new egg out (cooked correctly this time), but it would have been nice for her to take the whole plate back since the food wasn't hot anymore. It just meant that what would have been an amazing meal was knocked down a notch to very good. We also had a plate of pancakes which were also very good, with sides of bacon and grits. Again, very good. Some have said "best grits," but I wouldn't go that far. I've eaten a lot of grits in my life. Decor was very downhome and comfortable. The waitstaff was friendly and service was good. Toast is definitely worth the four stars and we would both return.

    (4)

  • Hana M.

    Ohh no this place. My mother after getting a coupon for their mimosa brunch sought this place out. When waling in I had deja vu ~ it's the same lousy place I ate with bf 2 years ago. I would've rated it a star then. Was I going to tell them they we're in for the worst breakfast of their life as we were already in there? (A large dead restaurant with only 2 other diners at 11 AM is a big red flag anyway no?) I thought maybe breakfast isn't as bad as lunch (worst crab cakes worst green tomatoes ever they were just so bland and dry and fishy crab and wilty tomatoes) well it has been 2 years... so stuck it out. For our brunch, no one liked anything except the waitress. BUT nice service won't save a restaurants ass until they get a cook who can actually cook. ::WARNING: RANTING AHEAD:: The coffee didn't even taste like coffee, but dirty water. The grits were comparable to those last crusty bits you get from the bottom of the pan in the waffle house at 3 am. The omelet was really thin and overcooked. Biscuits stale. I ate nothing! And I should warn anyone going into town for a trip, if tour guide/front desk ppl give you restaurant coupons: you rip those up and throw um back in their face because they don't know sh*t - THEY ARE PAID TO PROMOTE SH*T. Trust me, I have enough experience from wandering around charleston dazed and confused when I first moved here and trusting people who make a living selling those god damn ghost tours. I'm from NY and I'd never give someone trying to sell trolex watches in manhattan the time of day ever. Coupon ppl = trolex trolls. except down here they smile sweetly and ask you how your day is (BTCH WHAT U CARE FOR???) JUST SAY NO!!!

    (1)

  • Sherri W.

    The Low Country Eyeopener with a side of gravy was savory but the grits could have had more butter. The breakfast potatoes and fried green tomatoes were crispy not greasy and the crabcake had a good proportion of crabmeat. Remolade was pretty but not flavorful. Excallent iced lattes as well. Staff was courteous and friendly and offered a to go cup for my latte.

    (4)

  • Yvonne O.

    We were not fans of this place. Overpriced food that was not very good and terrible (slow) service. I got the low ocuntry eye opener and thought there was no flavor to any portion of the meal. Husband was really disappointed with the store-bought sausage patty that was nasty and tiny juice glass when he ordered a "large". I suppose being next to a frive-up motel you can't expect much but this was not a good first meal in town.

    (1)

  • Stacey E.

    We visited Toast this evening and were terribly disappointed. We were immediately surprised when we walked in to find a Tiki theme, with a diner dessert case, country music station playing, and a sports bar.The only dinner menu presented was a fixed four course meal. The food was terrible - Gordon Ramsey would be appalled. Then we were told that if we had a gift certificate from Restaurants.com , we could not order from that menu at the price presented, we'd have to be rung up at a higher price per item ordered because it was already a "special" and two discounts could not be used at once. The website is an absolute mis-representation of the restaurant. The saving grace of this place is the wait staff, our waitress was kind, courteous, attentive, and seemed to be quite embarrassed about the whole experience.

    (1)

  • Tony J.

    we went for breakfast on a thursday and the place was full (always a good sign). front staff was friendly and offered us coffee while we waited. i had shrimp and grits and it was EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! a true SC flavor and was told it was the best seller. walked by TOAST on the weekend and it was PACKED with a line outside, so be prepared to wait....but I loved it and would walk from baltimore to eat that dish again!!

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    It's Monday after July 4th. We travel to Charleston quite frequently from Myrtle Beach and always eat at Jestines Kitchen, which is totally amazing. We were with my brother and sister in law and after realizing Jestines was closed cuz it as Monday we went to Toast. We were seated in a family style booth (with 1 foot separating us) from 6 loud, abnoxious, drunk college students, our server promptly spilled sodas all over our table and my husband. We were moved to another table that was at least away from the drunken kids. We ordered our food and after 20 - 30 minutes of not seeing another customer, looking at dirty tables, I got up and asked if they were getting ready to close. Our server informed us that the reason the food was taking so long, was they ran out of the she crab soup and had to "break into their emergency batch", so while it was heating she told us our food was waiting in the window. We asked for our food. My husbands cheesesteak was a roll with a 3 inch piece of meat and one sliver of onion and pepper. My sister in laws grilled chicken sandwich had the other sliver of the onion and pepper. My turkey wrap and my brothers' turkey wrap was not "freshly roasted" but slimy cold cuts. Our server finally came back when we wanted the check and then asked how things were. Told her they sucked and she said sorry, we paid the check and told who we thought was the manager and were told to have a good day. Guess he thought we were tourists, never to appear there again. Well, Jestines Kitchen on Meeting Street will have my business and hopefully anyone who reads this. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, the line is so worth the wait. And the staff treats you fabulous. So definitely check out Jestines Kitchen, and consider Toast...toasted................

    (1)

  • Angi C.

    came here for a late start on a weekday and they were still nice enough to let us order from the breakfast menu. sweet tea is really really sweet, even when diluted with non-sweet tea - but i guess that's the south for ya. we went halfsies on two different breakfast plates. 'lowcountry eyeopener' was a shrimp and crawfish etouffe over grits with fried green tomatoes on top. 'eggs meeting street' was a benedict-style plate with fried green tomatoes instead of muffins, crabcake instead of ham, and a remoulade instead of hollandaise. both items were quite good, but a bit heavy so we had to spend the rest of day walking all around town to work off breakfast. food alone would get more stars but i didn't care much for the cheesy "tropical" atmosphere, complete with a fake tiki hut for the bar, reggae music, and carved coconut bowls you can order drinks in and take home with you (no thanks).

    (3)

  • Ashley T.

    Really awful. We only went here because we had a restaurant.com coupon for $10 off of $20, and thank goodness, because it would have been a rip-off otherwise. The restaurant is attached to the Days Inn (which in itself was a little dumpy) and the whole place felt and smelled dirty and sticky. The food tasted like it had been fried in 2 month old oil (where you could taste everything else fried in it). It is not worth the money (about $8-9 for a sandwich) .... go down the street to a cute bistro and skip this place!

    (1)

  • Jessica C.

    I've been here twice when visiting friends. There is always a wait on the weekends, so be prepared. You also can't bring a drink outside from the bar, which would help the time pass a little quicker. I've gotten the french toast once and the jumbo breakfast biscuit the second time. The biscuits are huge and so crumbly and delish. The egg and sausage on it was just OK, nothing memorable. The french toast was tasty. My friend always gets the seafood omelet and it looks pretty legit! Home fries were good too! They do a $14 carafe of mimosa. More OJ than champ, but I guess I shouldn't be getting drunk at noon...The other girls got bloody marys and were a fan. They have several vodkas to choose from, and they both really like to basil vodka in theirs. All in all, a delish breakfast, but don't go if you're starving or have some place to be right after! I also recommend parking far away so that you have to walk off your full stomach after!

    (4)

  • Jeff T.

    Service surprising pretty good, food unexpectedly really terrible and bland. Wouldn't come back here and wish we'd have gone somewhere else. My advice, skip it!

    (1)

  • Sara S.

    Some of the worst service I've seen on top of mediocre food. I was there with a group of people. Our server could not have been worse if she was physically trying to ignore us. She took two people's drink orders and just walked away leaving three other people high and dry. She would check on every table around us and not speak to us. Final straw - she forgot to put my order in. Never apologized. My food came out 15-20 after the rest of my table and: 1. The order was *still* wrong 2. The omelette was over cooked. They'd just tried to hide the brown part by placing it on the bottom. Since we'd already been waiting forever - it wasn't even worth sending back. When we got our check that was completely wrong too. My only positive thing to say is that the biscuits were great. Everything else left a terrible taste in my mouth.

    (2)

  • Georgianna G.

    Oh my gosh the food here was amazing!!!! My husband had breakfast while I had lunch which you can't do at many places. I had the mixed green salad with the house dressing. This salad was very delicious!!!!!! The dressing was like nothing I had had before. The flavor was awesome, they said it was a citrus vinegarette. Absolutely amazing!!!! I also had a side of shrimp salad (because I am gluten free) which I had never had before. It was delicious!!!! My husband had eggs with grits and biscuits with sausage gravy and thought it was good. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Logan K.

    The other half and I finally had a Saturday together without work or our child, so we thought we'd celebrate with brunch! Well, if 1pm is still considered brunch.... I'd heard mixed reviews, but we figured we'd venture to Toast anyway. For a beautiful, summer Saturday at noon-ish, the wait was only about 15 minutes. We could have sat sooner but we didn't want to sit at the bar. Our server came over for our drink order pretty quickly, and was pretty attentive with refills (though he kept bringing unsweetened tea, not sweet). We asked for straws a few times and never got them. I hate drinking from the rim of glasses in a restaurant, so that really bugged me. We eventually decided on the Eggs Meeting Street (double) and the peach stuffed french toast (single) and shared them. The french toast is more like a chunk of a loaf with some sauce and peach slices. It wasn't BAD, but it also wasn't really a french toast. And it was kind of hard. But the peach flavor was nice. The kitchen split the Eggs Meeting Street onto two plates without us even asking, which was nice. Home fries are great, but I'm a sucker for a fried potato. I had high hopes for the biscuit, but mine was really hard and dry. Overall, the egg-crab-tomato was pretty blah. When you take a bite of them all together, nothing stands out and the egg was poorly cooked. *Disclaimer- I am from Maryland, the home of all things crab. We don't believe in filler in our crab cakes, so I'm biased.* Overall, the portions are big, but the service and food quality are meh.

    (3)

  • Shabba R.

    I can't recommend this place for dinner. While they do have a full liquor bar, the menu is small and uninspired, as is the food that you're served. My wife had shrimp & grits, which was more like shrimp buried in grits that you then go on a hunt to find. I had the pork chops; lightly breaded, tasted like something I'm capable of cooking at home. They were accompanied by asparagus which was probably the best part of the meal, and potato salad that tasted store bought. My wife asked if she could get the shrimp & grits without the sausage that was mentioned on the menu. That was not possible, which means basically they cook it all up in huge amounts in advance, not at the time of your order. The alcohol drinks are expensive; i.e. $8 for a house wine from a bottle you could likely purchase in the $13-$15 range at the store. Decor is not trendy or fashionable like many of Charleston's downtown restaurants. It's kind of a late 80's early 90's hodgepodge of items; that old amber floor tile like you'd find in a Waffle House that hasn't been remodeled, "vintage" Campari wine posters on the walls, except in this case they were probably hung there on the first go-round and have made it to vintage status, vinyl booths that show their age, dusty ceiling tiles, etc. I've heard people say it's good for breakfast, but after dinner I didn't have much desire to try it when there's excellent places close by like Poogans Porch or Lowcountry Bistro.

    (2)

  • Shradha A.

    We got hungry later at night and weren't in the mood to wait for a table anywhere. We did a walk-in at Toast, just before they were set to close the kitchen. Understandably, they had run out of much of their menu items. They did have fried green tomatoes and fried okra but either I don't know what to expect or these were too greasy, doughy and bland. The server was friendly but she was working alone so even getting water refills became long waits.

    (2)

  • Stacey A.

    I have went down to South Carolina, Charleston for a Bachelorette weekend, our first day there we went to this brunch place. The place was poppin' and had to wait for about 30 min. many people recommended this place and so we had to try this out. The place was old little fashioned and small but very cute inside. I had ordered The Eggs Meeting Street with their home fries and biscuit. It's a eggs Benedict: a poached egg with a crab cake underneath, drizzled with sauce. They also serve bottomless mimosas for $14, but they had a better offer as well, $10 craft size mimosas that serves about 4-5 servings. It's one way to start off a morning with a lil tipsy, lol. You get your alcohol and breakfast juice all in one sitting. Lolol! Overall, I recommend this place highly especially for tourist like me.

    (4)

  • Frank G.

    Last time I was here's was 4 years ago, now I know why. If it wasn't for the tourist type adds in all the magazines, this place would be just OK. The breakfast is good, but the #1 in the area, don't think so, people are vey nice, lines and wait is long. It is a Tourist trap, but an OK one. Once you experience it, you ca go without for some time Frank G

    (3)

  • Marshal C.

    What can I say?! This place is certainly entertaining. Our waitress was wearing pajama pants! And, the whole staff were wearing strange costume hats. The wait is outrageous. The food is mediocre. And, the times they give people for eating is completely random. I literally heard one girl on the phone tell someone the wait time was 45 minutes but the other lady RIGHT BESIDE OF HER told people who walked in the wait time was 25 minutes. (By the way, they told everyone 25 minutes for waiting, but that was not even close). Thy have an in-your-face lady who yells out names for the people who have scored a seat, she is no joke. The food.... My eggs were undercooked (scrambled). My bacon was overcooked (burnt). My French toast was okay, but it was very hard to eat due to its thickness. The orange juice was FROM CONCENTRATE, gag. Please, don't insult me with that artificial diluted acid wash, give me the REAL STUFF. The sweet tea was actually right on point. Be prepared to wait for checkout too. It is like they forget you exist after two people just ordered 60 dollars of breakfast food and need to make a few laps around the block to let the food settle. Yikes. I'd probably go back, but I feel like this is more of a tourist trap and not a place locals really frequent.

    (3)

  • James W.

    Staff are very friendly and helpful. Cashier works as hostess to some extent. It has a full bar so that's a big plus. The sangria is not very adequate in wine but cold and refreshing. The decor and space is disjointed but prefect for the space... More like a diner with a full bar.

    (4)

  • Keli T.

    Okay if you are looking for an American breakfast, this place holds it down decently. Be prepared to wait in line to be seated. It isn't the cleanest best design in charleston, but it turns a lot of tables too. I've been there on a few occasions and the typical eggs, bread, meat, potatoes, toast, grits they can handle. I oped for shrimp and grits this time to mix it up, and I would not recommend to anyone visiting charleston as an example of shrimp and grits. They would be a 3 on a scale of 1-10. The shrimp was stellar by itself, the gravy was also quite good with a kick, the sausage (kielbasa) also yummy. The problem was it was a few shrimp swimming in a bowl of BLAND grits with confusing pieces of green pepper, onion and fresh tomatoes. Meh, I wasn't impressed, I picked through and ate the good parts, had to over salt and pepper the grits to make them a bit better, but this does not represent charleston shrimp and grits for $15. The grits should be full of flavor and topped with shrimp, presentation was poor. The biscuit was decent, so that was a good end to the meal. Customer service was nice and made sure we had what we needed. Stick to the breakfast basics and be prepared to wait in line as this is a highly visited place by tourists.

    (3)

  • Margaret C.

    I got the Meeting Street eggs per the servers suggestion. They were amazing. My husband got an omelet and it was perfectly cooked. We come back each visit.

    (5)

  • Rich B.

    Opens at 6am (which was handy for me). General diner-fare in a good location. Eggs, biscuits, grits... all that. Decent coffee and very nice staff.

    (4)

  • Renee J.

    The shrimp and grits and French toast were ordinary and unmemorable. They refused to substitute an egg for the bacon or sausage in the French toast breakfast because "substitutions have to be equivalent." So, I ordered the French toast with a side order of eggs. The waitress left before I could tell her how I wanted the eggs cooked, and brought me scrambled eggs. She told me that she thought I had said that I wanted them scrambled. I told her that I hadn't said any such thing, because she didn't ask. The meal topper was that every packet of Land o' Lakes butter we opened appeared to have been melted and re-congealed. Every single packet (we tried 6 different ones) of butter was grainy-textured, and some appeared to be partially rancid. Makes me question how the rest of the stored food is refrigerated. I wouldn't go back there on a dare. A local told me later that, had she known that we were planning to eat at Toast, she would have done everything she could to change my mind and go elsewhere.

    (1)

  • L F.

    Where to start?! Quaint, clean, quickly seated at a window table. HOT coffee. Waiter gave good ideas - the bacon Bloody Mary was great, the Meeting Place eggs A+ & I suspect the best way to try your first Fried Green Tomato lol. Everything we had was tasty and fresh. Worth coming!

    (5)

  • Quinton B.

    Chicken salad sandwich was awful, maybe it was thrown together since I always takeout. Fries weren't great either. Worse 11 bucks I've spent in awhile.

    (1)

  • Anthony H.

    Wanted to get a taste of Charleston for breakfast with the children and as we walked we came upon Toast of Charleston. It is a quaint place and and if you blink your eyes, you might miss it but that would be tragic. We were seated rather promptly (10 mins) and the wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. The menu is simple with no frills just breakfast favorites and I found out that they serve breakfast all day which is good for those times when you want a guilty indulgence. I would say that Toast of Charleston is wonderful spot for breakfast, everything was prepared fresh and made to order. The food was delivered hot and quick and it was delicious. My children children enjoyed their breakfast because they cleaned their plate which normally doesn't happen when we go out. Lastly, the portion size is commensurate with the price you pay so you don't feel like you got took. When visiting Charleston or if you live here then you can't go wrong with Toast of Charleston, they will not disappoint.

    (4)

  • Nick M.

    Excellent choice for breakfast or lunch. Fried green tomato BLT and She Crab soup was perfect.

    (4)

  • Athena B.

    Basic brunch menu with friendly staff and hard working people. No complaints, had just hope for better brunch options. Very quick cook-to-table time.

    (4)

  • Jeff I.

    Don't understand what all the hype is about. Not really worth it. Food is okay, but not a restaurant you must visit when there are so many other better restaurants in Charleston

    (3)

  • Robert S.

    I used to think this quirky little restaurant offered the best bacon Bloody Mary and service. Now, it offers tired, bored staff that apparently want to be elsewhere and wherever that is, money from gratuities isn't needed.

    (3)

  • Tom P.

    Friendly service, excellent Bloody Mary, great food. Highly recommend making a stop here for breakfast. Sharon, thank you for your hospitality and generosity on behalf of Isabella's Dream Team. We will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Lou G.

    Firstly we were greeted by the G Mgr., Sharon, who was delightful and informative. There was a waiting list at lunch time on the second Sunday, but she kept things moving along. Great manager. We had Marco, being trained by David, as our waiters. Both delightful and efficient. David gave us his recommendations within our selections; he was right on and everything was delicious. I loved my Ruben and hubby did so his corned beef hash. Marco was quick to point out that their regular coffee is a great delicious "dark" coffee, when I mentioned that I didn't like fru-fru vanilla or flavored coffees, but that I loved a french press type full flavored dark roast. It was much better than most of Starbucks' dark roasts. Hence, the 5 stars.........great coffee; food & especially Sharon, David & Marco. (For some reason all the staff was wearing crazy hats.......from crabs & lobster heads to sombreros! It was a fun environment too.)

    (5)

  • Tommy P.

    Toast is a restaurant that is all about location. Just past the market on Meeting St. It is a great place to stop for any meal during the day. Toast is surrounded by some of the most well reviewed and renown eateries in the country. Toast offers an alternative to the sticker shock most dining establishments charge in this location. The food is good and the service is prompt and friendly. Today I had the special. Tonya served the spaghetti and meatballs with garlic toast and a drink. All of this for under $10.00. Consider Toast during your next trip to Charleston.

    (4)

  • Rachel O.

    My family and I came here for a Sunday brunch. We had to wait about 20 minutes but it was worth it! If you check-in with the yelp app. you get 10% off!!!! The food: Well, the bottomless mimosas aren't a special anymore :( but you can get a big pitcher for only 14$. I got the chicken tenders basket which was pretty average. My sister got the spinach salad with a house dressing which was delicious! The service was great, for how busy it was, fast and our server was polite and knowledgeable. The restaurant looks more like it's set up for dinner and not brunch but that didn't make me enjoy my meal any less. There was a lot of things I wanted to try, so I think i'll go back so I can try the dinner options!!!

    (5)

  • Tara J.

    Looking for a breakfast place that was open Christmas Day proved to be difficult! Yelp reviews said this was a touristy place, so we originally planned to steer clear of it but when we couldn't find another nearby place to eat, we decided to venture in. I really don't understand the "touristy" comment at all. The manager (or was she the owner?) greeted us, commented on how much she loved our holiday hats, and sat us within 10 minutes. Service was attentive and friendly, and our server went above and beyond by engaging and asking where we were from and then later inviting us to come back next time we're in Charleston. The food portions were large and the quality and prep of the meals exceeded my expectations. It's a quirky place once you get inside, and this is what I like. It felt like a local spot, not a typical chain breakfast place that I consider "touristy". This is easily going to be my breakfast restaurant of choice next time I'm in Charleston!

    (5)

  • Daniel C.

    Very slow to seat with slow service. Not super attentive. Once down John was taking care of us. Nice young man - brought drinks and took order. We had a party of seven with three kids...where finally sitting was a relief as the kids were getting restless. After sitting the wait for food was ridiculous. All getting served around us. We had three childrens meals and food sandwiches off menu. Frustrating. Not starting positive - a number of my family members were about to walk out. When the food finally came out - it was good. Quesadillas, Shrimp over Spinach Salad, Shrimp Salad - all good. Mixed reviews from me due to treatment and service. I would give it another shot though because of food. One suggestion - maybe go elsewhere if you have a 5+ party...

    (2)

  • Judith T.

    Worse customer service experience. Had to wait outside, cant wait at the bar. At least be courteous and explain why we can't wait inside. Felt like we were the hired help. So we walked away. Their loss. The 6 of us had a better time at Eli's table . And remember "nobody puts baby in a corner!"

    (1)

  • Marina C.

    What gets me is that this place is considered part of Restaurant Week. Toast is good, don't get me wrong, but is so outrageously overpriced it's embarrassing. Our server was great, very nice and attentive and suggested what sides to pair with what entrees. It's good food, their collards are really great, but their "garlic" mashed potatoes tasted more like they were mashed garlic. Ick! For two of us, our meal was almost 70 dollars. Two entrees, a slice of pie, and a glass of sweet tea. For 70 dollars. Let that sink in. If you're gonna pay that much for dinner, take yourself somewhere upscale where you won't sit in a mustard yellow booth over a tile floor. I agree with a lot of reviews for this place: it's still open because it's a breakfast stop.

    (2)

  • Patrick B.

    This place was great. Went for brunch on Sunday. I got the eggs meeting street (double) and my wife got the shrimp po boy. Both were extremely delicious. (Though her fries weren't hot when they came out, really the only reason it gets 4 instead of 5 stars). My meal was huge - only get the double if you're ravenous. The biscuit that comes with it is incredible and huge and honestly could be a meal on its own for someone who isn't super hungry. I've heard the stuffed French toast is delicious too. Scott our waiter was very courteous and very helpful with menu items. We got waters to go (they offer it). We would definitely come back again. In addition, there was a 10% off coupon on Yelp. We had already rung up the check but Scott voided it and re-ran it with the deal! What a champ.

    (5)

  • Alyssa H.

    $14.00 Mimosa Jugs to share! The restaurant is not huge but they have tables to accommodate large and small parties. The Eggs on Meeting Street meal was delicious! Since they are right next to downtown, Toast is a great way to start a shopping day! Parking is nonexistent, sadly.

    (5)

  • Rachael B.

    Why is this place so popular? I'll tell you why.. 1. This is one of the ONLY brunch, or breakfast in general, spots in downtown Charleston 2. They offer bottomless mimosas if you purchase an entree and pay like $22 Those are literally the only two reasons. This place is so overrated.. it really is just supply and demand that keeps this place in business. The food is comparable to an Apple Bees.. only maybe a little worse quality and at least A Bee's has good milkshakes. Also, the wait is crazy long, the service is horrible, and the worst part is that they automatically add 18% gratuity to the bill (which usually happens only in very nice restaurants, which this is not). If you have to go here, because it seems like everyone loves it, then go. You should see firsthand how stupid all those people are waiting in line to eat at an overpriced sub par Apple Bee's.

    (2)

  • Laura C.

    My niece Toni convinced me to "pick-up" breakfast from here on Sunday. I looked over the menu carefully because I wanted to try something that I would enjoy. I'm not too familiar with Southern Flavors so I didn't want to pay $15-$20 for something that I would regret. I ordered the Eggs Benedict ( One of my favorites ever) and I called in our orders I waited 45 minutes and I went to go pick it up. The lines were out the door! I had no idea how small this place was from driving by but I had hurt so many great things about it. I finally convinced everyone in line that I had called my order in and I squeezed my way inside. Once inside the staff was irritated and rude. I spoke with the Granddaughter and then the Mother. After nearly another hour, I got my TAKE-OUT order $40.00!!!! The food was very tasty and perfectly cooked. If I had less of a wait, this little diamond in the ruff would have gotten a 4 star from me. Definitely returning for the Eggs Meeting Street or the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs ( Another one of my favorites). Great Job just lose the attitudes.

    (3)

  • Laura H.

    Took forever. They forgot about our party. The food isn't worth the wait or the money.

    (1)

  • Geoffrey W.

    Took my wife here for a quick breakfast before exploring downtown on our honeymoon. Food was excellent the quality you would expect out of a charleston restaurant without the crowd.

    (4)

  • Erik C.

    The garden omelet was good, and I sat right next to a mirror and could look at myself laughing the whole time. For the sake of honesty I wasn't really into the specialty French toast, you know - the one with the peaches. It was like air from the county fair baked into breach crust. I think I could hear the Avett Brothers singing, "Live and Die" the whole time.

    (3)

  • Mitch S.

    My girlfriend and I have been to Toast multiple times and after our last visit I knew I needed to write a review. I have been to many fine restaurants and eateries in Charleston, but toast tops the list of breakfast joints! Not only is the staff super friendly and caring, but also the food is out of this world. I had the eggs meeting street with hollandaise instead of the sauce it is supposed to come with. It was so good I asked for another single of the same dish, which the manager, sensing my enthusiasm, comped. I urge y'all to try toast if you haven't before! Ask for Sharon the GM if you need anything she is fabulous.

    (5)

  • Sonya M.

    Great little, casual spot for a Southern breakfast. Friendly service and plenty of options!

    (4)

  • Travis M.

    This was an excellent lunch! The waitress, Sandy was very friendly! I ordered the chicken salad sandwich which was delicious! I also suggest trying the cranberry cream cheese! Mimosas were mixed perfectly! Service was also fast once we got in and seated. There was about a 20 minute wait to be seated.

    (4)

  • Helen D.

    Toast wasn't on our original to-eat list, but we needed to eat breakfast before catching our morning flight back home. To save time, my boyfriend dropped me off to get a table while he went to park. When I walked into the nearly empty restaurant, the hostess didn't want to seat me until he arrived. I understand that parking can be a time-consuming ordeal and she didn't want me taking up a table, but again - the restaurant was nearly empty! Then as soon as I mentioned we wanted to quickly eat and catch our flight, she allowed me to be seated. I was a bit peeved. Our server, Erica, was fantastic though. She was so sweet and warm, unlike that hostess. I was happy the food came out quick, within 10 minutes of ordering. Boyfriend got the Classic Breakfast with eggs, bacon, grits, and a biscuit and I got the Lowcountry Eye Opener (shrimp etouffee with grits and fried green tomatoes). The biscuits are amazing - so buttery and so humongous! It was bigger than my palm. My dish was... interesting. The shrimp were done nicely but the etouffee was way too tart - too many tomatoes. Scooping it with some grits mellowed it out though. At this point in the trip, I was sick and tired of fried food so I have nothing nice to say about the fried green tomatoes. The manager walked around to each table, which was nice, but she didn't spend nearly as much time with us as she did with tables around us. It's probably because we're young Asians. Oh well. Oh and checking in with Yelp saved us 10% on our bill!

    (3)

  • Sam T.

    Do NOT go here for dinner. Another friend planned this spot for our group for dinner and it did not go well. The food was subpar and the service was terrible. You could tell the waitress was really trying, but she couldn't handle a big group at all. I'm guessing the good reviews for this place are for breakfast.

    (2)

  • Jennie S.

    I had high hopes for this place after hearing raving reviews. And don't get me wrong... It was a good breakfast but nothing you couldn't get any place else in the city. Not anything I'd wait 30 minutes to be seated for again. The service was fine and my omelet, biscuit and home fries were all good. Just nothing out of the ordinary. Certainly nothing negative about the place but it's pretty basic inside as far as decor, service isn't anything special, and the food is pretty standard. I think it's just in the heart of the city and gets enough tourists to keep the line out the door. I don't think I'll come back as there are too many other awesome brunch spots I'd rather go to.

    (3)

  • Nathan M.

    I highly recommend Toast of Charleston. We ordered the deluxe French Toast, both peach and apple, and it was awesome. The service was also great - the waitress and manager were both willing to make recommendations. The only problem was that we had to wait 45 minutes for a table because the place is so popular!

    (4)

  • TJ H.

    Average at best. It wasn't a long wait when we arrived. We took a walk around the block to explore and arrived back just in time to be told to wait outside by the hostess even though she acknowledged we were to be seated in the next minute. After getting to our table (which our waitress described as barely large enough for two plates), we ordered our drinks. My water was fine, but my wife's minute maid OJ left much to be desired. For our meals, I ordered the French toast and sausage link. It was okay, just average French toast at best. My wife had the Meeting Street Eggs. The only redeeming part of her/our meal was the biscuit and gravy. The fried green tomato, crab, and egg were just not good. Overall the waitress was inattentive, OJ was from a concentrate, and outside of the delicious biscuit and gravy the food was at best comparable to Denny's. Not worth it. Honestly, not worth it.

    (1)

  • Amit And Fritzi G.

    It was an average breakfast. Nothing special. Not sure why there's always a line to get in.

    (3)

  • Drew P.

    Meeting street breakfast is incredible and tastes like Charleston with a crab cake, a fried green tomato, a poached egg and sauce. Definitely the dish to order. Their french toast also comes highly reviewed. Just be prepared to wait on weekends or some weekdays during tourist season.

    (4)

  • Jack M.

    Very quant and friendly establishment. The customer service was exceptional and the meals were insane! My wife and I went for breakfast, recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed! I had the Charleston Surf and Turf!!!!!! AMAZING!!!! See the attached picture...

    (5)

  • Ashlea L.

    This was one my favorite places that we ate at on a recent trip to Charleston. We were psyched for some "bottomless mimosas", but they have changed the way they do that. It's $14 for a carafe & it said "additional charges" for refills. Um that's not bottomless, Toast! So we all just ordered a single mimosa & looked over the menu. It all looked delicious. I went with the "eggs meeting st" & it was one of the best things I've ever had for brunch. Fried green tomato, crab cake, poached egg, & a tasty remoulade on top. The biscuit served with it was so fluffy & delicious. I also ordered a bloody mary made with basil vodka that was down right yummy too. I wish we had a Toast in Virginia Beach!

    (4)

  • Charlotte M.

    We were here for brunch. It was great! Biscuits were very large and fluffy and service was very attentive. Coffee was good and grits were authentic. Definitely a solid brunch.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    My wife really likes this place, im ok with it. The food is really good but I think breakfast is there best. Lunch and supper was ok but I really thought the menu was lacking. As I said breakfast is solid. Really good and large portions.Now it can get super crowed and finding a place to park is rough so you if you really want to eat here be ready to wait.

    (4)

  • Rick T.

    Well for someone who never sleeps and wakes up at the ass crack of dawn this place is definitely for me. I arrived here at 6:02am and was greeted by the general manager Sharon and waiter David. They had my drinks and handed me free post cards to send to my relatives the moment I sat down. Once I was at my table I had a coconut latte to start and a glass of water to begin. I then ordered shrimp étouffée w biscuit and a veggie omelette for the misses. Both entrees were solid and left me feeling rather full and rather satisfied. This place excels at customer service in the best way possible if you ask my humble opinion. Toast is the most !

    (4)

  • Daisy D.

    Tried Toast Twice. We found Toast while we were strolling the streets the night we arrived and decided to head back for breakfast the next day. Even though there appeared to be a line outside, we got sat right away and promptly ordered a carafe of mimosas. On this first round, I opted for breakfast. I went with the open faced omelet with cheese grits & a biscuit. The omelet is served with onions, mushrooms & cheese, but I swapped the mushrooms for tomatoes. For your bread options they also have toast (shocker!) but when a side of gravy was an option, I couldn't pass on the biscuit. You can also get home fries (instead of grits). Everything was tasty. The omelet was a little too done for my liking - mainly around the edges - but it was still really good. Our waitress was fantastic & an absolute riot. I think she was utterly impressed with my mom's double vodka on the rocks order at 10 AM. We tried Eli's Table the next day, but ended up coming back to Toast for our last day in Charleston. I opted for the lunch menu this time: fried green tomato BLT & fries. The sandwich was delicious and they did not skimp on anything. Plenty of bacon, two big slices of FGT & just the right amount of mayo. While everyone in the restaurant was super pleasant, our waiter this time was just A-OK. Didn't do anything wrong & took great care of us, but nowhere near the personality of our first server. When I'm with my family, it's not always easy to snap pictures, so unfortunately I didn't capture any shots at Toast. Toast has definitely made the list of must stops next time I'm in Charleston.

    (4)

  • Jon Taylor C.

    I used to love this place because of the bottomless mimosas .. Sadly they do not offer this any longer but you can still get a $14 carafe . As for the meal it was a good brunch, I decided to branch out and get French toast instead of a country breakfast and it came back to bite me in the butt. They brought the wrong thing but I ate it with a smile on my face!

    (3)

  • Shelby B.

    Everyone loves Toast for it's bottomless mimosas, but $10 for bottomless glasses of orange juice with a dash of champagne isn't a great deal in my book. I'd rather pay per mimosa and get an actual mimosa and better food at another location. But I guess if you drink enough of their bottomless mimosas then you won't really care about the orange juice/champagne ratio ;)

    (3)

  • Margaret J.

    Hands down the best bloody Mary in ALL of Charleston. I love going here to cure my hangover and to maybe get one later haha.... The exciting part of the bloody Mary here is that you get to chose from bacon infused , jalapeño infused and cucumber infused BM. I've never tried the cucumber but my favorite one was the jalapeño! Perfect amount of spice that really gives you a good kick!! The reason for the 4 stars is that Toast can be a little snobbing on their bottomless mimosas.

    (4)

  • James A.

    Just another generic breakfast joint. I can't see the value in the prices they charge. Mixed berry jelly in a single serving size complete with HFCS, "whipped" butter also in a single serving size straight from a restaurant supply house. Coffee was decent and served hot. Our server, Yony, was above par and made the experience much more enjoyable. Still, his level of service does not add up to a. $30 price tag for breakfast. Omelette, BLT, coffee and home fries is all we had.

    (3)

  • Don M.

    Great lunch place! I have a food sensitivity, and the waitress and staff were very accommodating.

    (4)

  • Wes B.

    Been here for breakfast many times. It is convenient to the downtown hotels. Food is OK but nothing to write home about. Probably the best thing on the menu is Eggs Meeting Street. They are famous for their French toast - but so many other local spots serve an almost identical dish (loaf bread instead of sliced bread) at 2/3 the price with no wait. This is an over priced tourist trap that would not survive if not for its location and advertisements in "Southern" magazines. Be prepared to wait 20 to 40 minutes and spend $45 on the same breakfast for two that you could get at a Waffle House or Shoney's. There are so many other truly great southern breakfast spots where locals actually go for a weekend treat or to meet a friend before work.

    (3)

  • Laura G.

    The biscuits alone made this place worth the long (and I mean long) wait to eat brunch here. They're enormous! I had the classic breakfast and it was all done very well... granted, it is hard to mess up eggs, bacon, and a biscuit. The grits were a little too runny for my taste, but decent. I also had an iced espresso/coffee and it was perfect. A little over-priced at $6, but it is a somewhat touristy place so that's not shocking. All in all, a great little restaurant.

    (4)

  • C R.

    GREAT service. NICE eggs. I am going to provide tough love on the syrup... And potatoes. If you are going to make breakfast your forte - provide REAL maple syrup. And, a more interesting potato.

    (3)

  • Melissa S.

    Complete tourist trap. Don't go here. We waited for a table when there were plenty available. The service was quite slow but our waiter was fine. The food quality is horrible. We had the French toast stuffed with peaches, which sounds amazing but wasn't. The bread was burned and it was stuffed with exactly two peach slices. The peach cider syrup seemed exactly like canned apple sauce. We also had the fried green tomato crab Benedict, which again sounds amazing but isn't. The actual tomato was disgusting and the crab too deeply fried. The only good thing on the plate was the biscuit. We didn't even order orange juice because we saw it on another table and it was clearly from concentrate. The place is quite interesting inside with vintage French posters everywhere and other eclectic items. The staff also has an eclectic hipster attitude. The prices aren't too expensive for brunch but are overpriced when you consider the small portions (ie French toast) and the quality. Do yourself a favor and find somewhere else to eat.

    (2)

  • Brian K.

    A classic place that you always hear about. The inside needs some updating the food was slightly better than average. The French Toast was a little different but good with the peaches - mine was either cooked a little too much or the bread was too stale to begin with. My wife got a classic breakfast and enjoyed hers. The mimosa was good, but I would have like a little more and the bacon infused bloody mary was good - Drinks are better than the food here I think.

    (3)

  • Erica L.

    I really enjoyed our meal. I got the poached eggs with crabcakes and fried green tomatos. My friend got the shrimp and grits. We were pleasantly surprised! It was amazing!!! I highly recommend the eggs and crabcake entree. There was a small wait outside and it only took 10 min to get a table.

    (5)

  • Nabila A.

    $6 for a mediocre latte? Go somewhere else. The staff was polite, hence the two stars.

    (2)

  • Marc F.

    I was taken here and told how wonderful this was. The big line outdoors semed to bear this out. After bunching here I don't get it. The food was certainly good but nothing special. Certainly nothing to wait 30 minutes for. Best were the crispy home fries. The eggs we're just eggs and the bacon was limp. David did a very good job serving our group. Next time -- Dennys.

    (1)

  • thomas b.

    Very good location and the service was alright but the food was great.. I ordered the fried green tomatoes with homemade pimento cheese as an appetizer and my wife had the loaded shrimp and grits as her dinner and I had the crab cakes with fried okra and collard greens and they were perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection and the fried okra was delicious .. I would say the collard greens was a little sweet for my taste but the fried green tomatoes is delicious but I really love the pimento cheese.. I would recommend this place to Everyone coming to charleston

    (4)

  • Lee L.

    Beware, paid reviews: our server said we would get a ten dollar gift certificate and he'd get five dollars to help with parking if we posted a 5-star review. The food was horrendously terrible. They couldn't even cook my wife's over medium eggs correctly. Corned beef hash tasted like it came out of a can labeled for pet consumption only. Untouchably foul. I had the crab cake over fried green tomato thing and it was edible but unremarkable. The home fries tasted like they were fried in some other restaurant's discarded old oil. I want my breakfast opportunity back. Please, please, please go somewhere else. Anything else would be better. In fact, nothing would be better.

    (1)

  • April H.

    Most pathetic customer service I have experienced at any restaurant, EVER. The boy child who answers the phone and is in charge of greeting guests would be better suited for a job where he doesn't interact with other humans. He was rude, condescending, and patronizing (all words I'm sure he couldn't define). In a torrential rain storm he told us that the waiting area was outside and we could "huddle under the awning" with my senior aged parents. Needless to say, we ate somewhere else- Eli's Table, where we were greeted kindly and invited to wait for our table inside and out of the rain. We will never be eating at Toast.

    (1)

  • Brian G.

    Delicious southern cooking. Everything from the egg-topped crab-cake topped fried green tomato to the biscuit with gravy. A+.

    (5)

  • Ilsa M.

    The biscuits will always win here...so good but so big! Home fries were probably some of my favorite I've ever had - got the classic so nothing fancy but overall exceed my expectations. Cute spot for mimosas and brunch!

    (4)

  • Joel G.

    Extremely friendly, good food, very cute place. Perfect service! Jamie, our waitress was top notch.

    (5)

  • Nicole G.

    While visiting Charleston with family we stopped in for a snack. I think we all felt a little ridiculous ordering just sides and appetizers but we had reservations later and didn't want to spoil dinner. (Don't ask me why they decided to do this.) To start, they were able to seat a large party quickly and all at one table. Our waiter was super friendly and didn't seem at all annoyed with our orders of just small things. He was quick with bringing our drinks, and great at checking in making sure we had everything we needed or wanted. I tried the green tomato bruschetta which was really great, it was tangy without being overpowering. I would come back in a heartbeat if I lived nearby.

    (4)

  • Lan T.

    Great prices below $15. Bottomless mimosas for $12. Super southern hospitality. I'll be back and I'll continue to recommend this place to anyone that is planning to travel to Charleston!

    (5)

  • Kari L.

    Charleston demands things of its visitors. You will have a good time. You will, most likely, drink too much. You will fall in love with many things there. However, a lively nightlife means that a hearty breakfast is in order. How else are you going to undo the damage of the night before all while setting yourself up for beer o'clock that day? The menu at Toast reads like everything your body needs in the morning after the night before. Lots of eggs. Big ass biscuits. Bottomless mimosas. Grits. Friendly service. Unfortunately, the reality leaves something to be desired. Ever loved up a greasy breakfast at Denny's? Sure you have. We all have. There's no shame in it. Toast is somewhat of a more expensive Denny's. It fills a hole. It sets you up. But you've had better. Eggs Benedict arrived with a slightly split sauce, though eggs were poached correctly. Veggie omelet was dry and in desperate need of copious amounts of hot sauce. Grits were woefully unbuttered and unseasoned. Isn't there some kind of law against that in the South? Everything else was proclaimed, "Yeah, okay." Toast is the kind of place you mistakenly wander into, eat your food and feel like at least you got some sustenance, but very little else. You won't hate it, but you won't love it either. If your hangover isn't too bad, you're going to want to look elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Wendy Q.

    The server was awesome but the kitchen was very slow. The menu looked promising but when the food finally came out, both the meatloaf and salmon were dry.

    (2)

  • Regina L.

    Great start to the weekend! Introduced a friend to Toast!, and enjoyed another wonderful breakfast! Our server David was a pleasure as always and made perfect recommendations. A good conversation is a great start to any day and Sharon always makes my day brighter with conversation and a good laugh. Definitely happy to make Toast! a regular treat!

    (5)

  • Aaron P.

    I will say Toast is much better for breakfast/brunch/lunch than dinner. Shrimp and Grits are good......different than others (white gravy vs. brown, no sausage, has big onions/bell peppers) Coconut Creme Pie is a MUST!!!!!! Reserve a slice when you sit down, because it goes quick. The General Manager is a bit strange though. While we were waiting she came outside and started talking to my 2 year old daughter and we just thought she was a stranger. Once we sat down, she kept coming by, 3-4 times, and talking to her. We rarely had a moment alone. Then, she took my daughter and walked her outside to the corner (I followed, of course) to see the carriage horses walk by. We didn't realize until the end of the meal, when she gave us her card that she was the GM. Very strange. I don't like staff to linger while I'm sitting/eating. It was very disruptive.

    (3)

  • Michelle W.

    Not worth the one hour wait! My stuffed French toast, a signature item, was tough/over cooked and floating in watery juice with cinnamon... Waitress called it sauce, more like soup! Bill came to $53.00 and we only had a meal, coffee and juice. Skip it!!

    (1)

  • Jennifer K.

    Went to the Toast in Summerville a couple of weeks ago for my grandfathers 80th birthday and had an exceptionally great time! Expecting the same service we went to the Toast downtown Charleston for a friends engagement. I was completely underwhelmed. The food was okay but no where near worth the money we spent. The service was subpar as we had long waits for drinks and my water glass wasn't refilled once. Very disappointing.

    (2)

  • Rachel H.

    We had a party of four and were told there was a 25 minute wait. We were there for brunch so we knew we would have to wait a bit. After 45 min we checked with the hostess and she said there were only 2 tables ahead of us to seat. Six more groups of people were called and the wait ended up being well over an hour. Several groups of people were called who had arrived half an hour after we did. I know it all depends on the count of people but most places are a little more accommodating by moving tables/chairs around and have a friendlier demeanor. I ordered the stuffed French toast with peach cider syrup. It came out looking like half a loaf of bread. It tasted more like bread pudding and the syrup was more like they had dumped the syrup from a can of peaches. It was wasn't bad but I wouldn't order it again. The syrup grossed me out. My friends' said their breakfast meals tasted ok. The home fries were quite tasty. I definitely believe this restaurant gets so much traffic because of the location, not because of the quality of the food or the experience.

    (2)

  • Alyssa P.

    The food is bad. Service is slow. The crab dip was cold with shredded yellow cheese. It came with individually packaged club crackers. Gross. The quesadilla is a heart attack. The bruschetta is a joke. The drinks are good. Server was sweet. Music wasn't offensive. So much mayo...

    (1)

  • Lauren T.

    This place is okay for brunch. As stated in some of the reviews below, the hostess (or maybe the manager/owner) was a bit off-putting and acted as if she didn't want the extra business. When we walked in, she immediately told us there was a 30 minute wait and that we could not sit at the bar or wait inside, so we could either stand outside until they call us or just eat somewhere else. Haha ummmm okay? We didn't want to walk further, so we just stayed. I ordered the "famous" peached-stuffed French toast, and it was huge! However, I will say that it lived up to its hype. The french toast somewhat resembled more of a bread pudding texture in my opinion, and it was certainly rich with flavorful goodness. We also ordered fried green tomatoes, and they were delish. All in all, we had an okay time here and they have a large selection of classic breakfast+brunch items to choose from. The only thing not up to par is their attitude. Side note: If you are coming here for bottomless mimosas, that is no longer true. They charge you around $14 per carafe.

    (3)

  • Ria B.

    Fantastic spicy bloody marys! Jalapeno-infused vodka and Old Bay on the rim made these extra special. The vegetarian omelette I had was a bit soggy on the inside and the vegetables were under-cooked and not seasoned at all (I had to add my own salt and pepper generously). But that bloody mary made up for almost everything except the ridiculously long 90-minute wait.

    (3)

  • Jessica C.

    Not impressed. Our waitress was rude and not very attentive. Rude meaning, she spilt coffee on a phone and said,"Yea, move that." She should have apologized. The Deluxe French Toast recommended by the NYT was not good either. The cinnamon apples weren't cooked enough. The home fries were fried and hardly seasoned. The Corned Beef Hash was blasé. The coffee tasted cheap. Ours was a typical diner breakfast. Blasé would be my word for the entire experience. Not worth the 45 minute wait, that's for sure. The biscuit was good! That's redemptive, I suppose.

    (1)

  • Brenda J.

    This was a great place for breakfast while in Charleston. We got here about 9:45 on a Saturday and only had to wait about 20 minutes to get our table. The hostess Sharon was great and we got Amanda as our server and she was phenomenal! I got the Meeting Street Eggs (fried green tomato, crab cake, poached egg and remolaude sauce) and it was one of the best dishes I had all week. My friend had the Bacon, Ham & Cheese omelet and said it was delicious as well! Come here for a great start to the day!!

    (5)

  • Brian C.

    The wait was longer than anticipated and the food took a while to come out however the food was delicious!

    (4)

  • Katie C.

    We waited an hour for the table, but it was more than worth the wait! We had a party of 4, everyone agreed it was the best brunch we've ever had. I'm usually a little nervous about ordering eggs benedict, but these were fantastic! My husband had the full breakfast, he raved about it which is not like him to do. Our server, David was on top of everything and tons of fun. He knew the food and drink menu inside out and made great recommendations. Request a table in his section! Make sure you order one of their specialty Bloody Marys, they're out of this world. I can't wait to get back to Charleston!

    (5)

  • Bruce C.

    Nut friendly and decent food! Will be back. Wait staff is friendly and the sweetened ice was delish

    (3)

  • Americo D.

    I was so happy to find a nice place to have a delicious breakfast. Great coffee and friendly help. Lexa our waitress was so nice and I never had to wait for my coffee. Sharon the manager stopped by to see if all was ok. She was very gracious We liked it so much we are going back for a steak tonight. Go, Go you will love it. Breakfast was delicious . They make their own corned beef hash. And fresh hot buiquits

    (5)

  • Emily H.

    Good spot for lunch. The staff seems a little dramatic, but entertaining. Drinks were really good.

    (3)

  • Maria M.

    Let's face it. We all love a boozy brunch. I decide to try this place. The hostess definitely needs some work. Homegirl stressed me out! She said there wasn't any room and we needed to stay outside bc there was standing room. Shortly thereafter, 7 people walked in and didn't go back out. The math doesn't add up, but ok. We finally sat on the bar and ordered Bloody Mary's with bacon infused vodka. These bloody Mary's were fantastic, they had strips of bacon in them. Om nom nom. Then, I ordered the eggs meeting st. I LOVE crab cakes. I'm a picky one too. The crab cakes were delicious! The eggs were poached to perfection! The remoulade on top was delicious. Those home fries were amazing, crispy and seasoned beautifully. It was a ton of food. And it was everything you'd expect brunch to be. The bartender Chad was hilarious and we had a wonderful time chatting and hanging at the bar area. The hostess needs work, but chad gave us great service and the food was hot and good. Not great, good, just some good ole southern cooking. It's gets a 4 because Chad kicks ass, the bloody Mary's were amazing, and because the food hit the spot and was well cooked. The food is fried southern food and it's delicious.

    (4)

  • Wilber M.

    Stopped in 4 late lunch,had Crab cake sandwich,friend had tuna wrap both were served quickly and was a fair amount..Quality was good and priced fair..Service was fast an friendly..

    (4)

  • Douglass W.

    After a long long long drive, Toast was our breakfast stop. Exhausted, wondering if this was worth driving into town for, we weren't let down. Eggs benedict - fantastic French toast with peaches and apples - destroyed (plate cleared) Kids meals - Check (kids ate without complaint) The staff was friendly and courteous. Have absolutely no complaints.

    (5)

  • Heather R.

    This place is in a prime location and has southern charm and friendly staff. However, the over easy eggs were too easy, the bacon tasted like it had been reheated and the home fries had no flavor. The deluxe French toast was just ok. Very pricey for breakfast.

    (3)

  • Mike S.

    We just happened to drive by, and we were stopping nearby, so it seemed like a great place to try. The dining room was a bit small, so there was a wait...and it was a little frustrating that the hostess and manager had no idea how to estimate how long it would be. When we were seated, the hostess apologized for the wait and said "the food is worth it." Was she ever right! We started with the fried green tomatoes. They were out of the normal sauce, so they gave us pimento cheese and the sweet onion remoulade. The breaking was excellent and the remoulade...I would come back just for that! Both entrees were delicious. There was also a selection of homemade desserts...I'd wish I'd had room! Everything on the menu looked awesome...I'll have to come back to try more! Another plus: a varied selection of local beers. Side note: there was a review left yesterday saying they were offered payment for a good review. Nothing of the sort happened during our visit.

    (5)

  • Lulu A.

    I wanted to love this place based on "how highly it was reviewed on yelp." However, I was very much disappointed. Maybe my expectation were too HIGH, eh, probably? The service was great but the food left a lot to be desired. Not to mention, a little over priced for my liking.

    (2)

  • Heather F.

    Hands down best Po Boy and meatloaf!! Amanda was an excellent waitress. Very attentive. Great staff and food. Will definitely recommend and come back!!

    (5)

  • Ajes M.

    Not bad - for the price, food is good. Small things - lipstick on coffee cup but waiter quickly fixed the issue bringing me a fresh cup and I wasn't charged for it. Portion size is good - you will get full! Waiter was very nice - kind and helpful. Grits were creamy, corned beef hash had a good tasty flavor. She crab soup nice and sweet, a bit smoky. Comfortable cozy spot. Would visit again.

    (3)

  • Kyle P.

    Wonderful service and food! Amanda was extremely friendly and helpful. I had the Meeting Street eggs (fried green tomato, crab cake, and poached egg). They were delicious! The biscuit is huge and the grits are creamy. Overall a great experience as usual from Charleston.

    (5)

  • Robert C.

    Omg the biscuit are huge and delic!!! This is a great breakfast spot in downtown Charleston. The specialty coffees are really good. I tried the eggs Benedicts and they were really good. My daughter and mother tried the Classic breakfast. There was enough for 3 people. Everything prepared perfectly. David was our waiter and he was awesome. You must try this place while in Charleston.

    (5)

  • Kelly S.

    Giving a "Very Good" rating. Amazing biscuits. Any leftover biscuits came home w us! Very popular place so plan to wait or call ahead to see about their list. Pretty diverse selection, which was nice. We had 6 people and tried many different items: the Eggs Meeting Street, corned beef and eggs, french toast, chocolate chip pancakes, and regular pancakes. Everyone was pretty pleased. We also got the bottomless mimosas.

    (4)

  • William H.

    Love this place! We were greeted by Sharron who took fantastic care of us, our waitress was also awesome. I had the Deluxe French Toast and it was excellent. Thank you to everyone at TOAST.

    (5)

  • Cathy S.

    We were looking for a casual place after driving all day and did not want to dress up, and this place hit the spot!! We had the $20 special with chicken, two sides, a side salad and the yummiest peach cobbler! The food was hot, and delicious. We would highly recommend this place; if you just want to stop by and have some good eats without any of the foo-foo. The service was awesome too! We had April as our waitress and she was friendly and laughed at my husbands jokes!!

    (4)

  • Taylor G.

    Toast of Charleston was alright. I definitely have had better breakfast. The restaurant is attached to a Day's Inn. It's in a very busy and popular tourist street. The wait was relatively fast for being somewhat busy. My boyfriend had French toast and instead of a meat side he got the potatoes. His meal was fine. I ordered blueberry pancakes but never got any blueberries and my pancakes, although tasty, seemed a little soft and not finished. Overall it was okay, but I would have preferred to have tried something more unique.

    (3)

  • Jana M.

    My husband and I came here on a holiday weekend and got right in (apparently the key is to be there before 9am). The location is very quaint and charming with all the decoration inside. The people are some of the friendliest that we met in Charleston. David was our server and he was a complete doll with lots of southern charm. The manager even stopped by our table to wish us happy anniversary, which I thought was incredibly thoughtful seeing as we were just there for breakfast. I highly recommend the caramel lattes, they are a little sweet so part way through they offer to top it off with coffee which balances it out. I had the crab cake benedict with grits and biscuit and my husband had the Philly Breakfast sandwich with home fries. The crab cake was average, the fried green tomato and grits was really good and the biscuit was an ahhh-mazingly delicious southern biscuit. My husband loved his breakfast sandwich. I did see the French toast that so many people commented on, it did look very bready and I don't think it would be my top choice.

    (5)

  • Francisco R.

    Great food and service was awesome. Shrimp and grits were the best I've had. Corn beef hash was really good too Pancakes were delicious!

    (5)

  • Chris F.

    Read the reviews and glad we came for dinner. We called to ask about seating for a party of 11 and were told " no problem" no need for reservation for 5 pm. At arrival a surprised hostess suggested it could be a while. 30 min later we were seated but there were plenty of empty tables. That behind us, food was delicious, priced right with great drinks. I had fried catfish, exceptionally flavored collards and okra. Others in our party had breakfast and lunch items. Shrimp and grits were incredible. Red velvet cheesecake was more red velvet layer-cake w a cream cheese filling. Very good , not exceptional but meal over all was delicious.

    (4)

  • Shaun D.

    Ehhh.... Based on all the good reviews and the line to get in, perhaps I was expecting too much. The staff was kind and the service was quick, but the food left A LOT to be desired. My french toast was mildly warm (at best) and it was obviously cooked hours before it made its way to my plate. While I prefer sausage patties and they serve links, I can't fault them for that. However, like my french toast, I would've preferred for my sausage to be hot(ish). No complaints about the oj and/or coffee. Like I said, perhaps the problem was mine. HOWEVER, you've now been warned, so if you go for a good meal, shame on you. lol

    (2)

  • izzy g.

    Literally the worst restaurant I've ever been to. Didn't bring out the correct food. The food was bad. Brought out dishes at the wrong time. Charleston is better than toast.

    (1)

  • Max B.

    I've got a riddle - Q: How does the tourist go to Charleston and pass up world class restaurants, like S.N.O.B., which has a phenomenal lunch special that's $10.95 with salad and drink. A: He bumps his freaking head and goes to Toast. People come from all over the world to experience Charleston's renowned chef-driven restaurant scene, new-aged and classic at once both with a splice of unique southern charm. Toast avoids these qualities at all cost - literally, the place is more expensive. The service was slow and snotty, ushered in with my least favorite just-order-and-go line from waiters: I don't know, it's all pretty good. And the food - did you know that you can actually find seafood in Charleston that's NOT fresh? Yeah, you just have to be willing to pay extra for it at Toast. The fried green tomatoes weren't bad, but the entrees, the sides, and even the coffee were. If your head bump is that serious and you don't want to try any given world renowned restaurant lining any given block, save yourself the money (and the wait) and pick up something from the Harris Teeter food bar up the street.

    (1)

  • Kellie K.

    We got sucked into the tourist trap after seeing a line out the door around 10:00 am one day and went for the breakfast the next day around 8:00 (New Year's Day). Considering the intense lack of parking nearby, we walked about a half mile from our hotel. We got right in and were seated in the back. We were right in the path to the outside area in the back where the waitresses go to smoke, and between the heavy cigarette smell and heavy perfume smell, it was a little much to take. For breakfast, I ordered the banana pancakes with ham. The pancakes were... fine. The ham was chewy and salty. Blech. The fella got the regular breakfast - sausage, grits, eggs and a biscuit. He said the biscuit was pretty darn delicious, but everything else was just blah. Our waitress and another woman (the manager?) checked on us almost too much. Overall, I think there are much better local places for breakfast. Skip the line and the hype.

    (2)

  • Lori H.

    What a great place for breakfast. The biscuits were awesome!!! And the sweet tea could put you into a diabetic coma which is the best! The entire staff was friendly and made sure you had everything you wanted. Our breakfast was cooked to perfection. I will definitely eat here again when we come back so we can try their lunch. Thanks for a great meal!

    (5)

  • Kelly M.

    Came here for brunch on a Saturday and it was packed. Luckily we were able to get right in without any wait but I had seen a line earlier, it would appear timing is everything! We ordered the mimosas which were $14 for a pitcher and it was enough for about 2.5 glasses for each of us (there were 2). We ordered an order of the french toast to split because the menu and waitress raved about how good it was. We each also ordered something off of the lunch menu that was savory. I had the fried green tomato sandwich with no bacon and a fried egg on top. It was delicious, my side was the coleslaw and I enjoyed it as well. My friend ordered the shrimp po boy and was really happy with that too. We both enjoyed the french toast but I can easily say that I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again. It was good but not nearly as good as people were saying, I have had better. All in all I really enjoyed the atmosphere and location, it is pretty much right next to the market. Would def come here again when I am in the area.

    (4)

  • Anthony C.

    Such a wonderful experience. BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN! Ask for Carol as your waitress, you won't be sorry! Friendliest person with great suggestions

    (5)

  • C H.

    Toast hosts a great breakfast with a warm staff providing service in a cozy setting. We opted to go with the New York Times' recommended deluxe French Toast. Our selection did not disappoint us - although the generous serving size required us to leave some behind. Our server - Carol from Connecticut - was engaging and attentive. Would recommend that you give it a try -- although be prepared for potential long lines to be seated. We arrived at 8:30 am on a Wednesday and were seated right away. When we left at 10:15 am, a line outside had already formed.

    (4)

  • Britany M.

    Been to toast many times and love the food and people, but David made this visit especially great with his kindness and service. He is by far the best server I've had in a while! Thanks David!

    (5)

  • Craig A.

    Went off-season so there wasn't much of a wait, but I imagine this place is completely packed. Our family had breakfast there, and it was delicious. The open-faced omelet was great from the first bite to the last and the service was very friendly. The biscuit was also amazing; better than most I've had in the South. The homefries were good, but a little heavy...must have been breaded potatoes with some paprika and other spices. We came back for a red velvet cupcake after our walk around Charleston and it reaffirmed our belief in the place.

    (4)

  • Diana K.

    Yummy with great friendly service! Great reputation well deserved. My Crab Cake was perfectly perched on a delightful fried green tomato. The sauce added to the creative edge of the breakfast. And the biscuit ... I wanted to eat the whole thing but did not have space. Not so sure about the grits. Even with cheese, a little bland. Cappachino added to the perfect breakfast

    (5)

  • J J.

    Ehhhhh...not sure why they get good reviews. Only thing that was good was our waiter & my latte. Husband got steak & eggs. Steak over cooked & paper thin. I got the fried green tomato with crab cake. Not that good at all. Very disappointed. AND OVERPRICED!!!

    (2)

  • Linda M.

    Although we had to wait about 40 minutes for a table, it was worth it. We started with the mimosas which were recommended by our server, David. We split 2 different entrees recommended by David. One was the shrimp salad wrap and the other was the Eggs Meeting Street - both delicious and very unique. David was an excellent server; he was very attentive and friendly. We highly recommend this restaurant but suggest trying to go at an off-time or a little earlier than you want to eat and prepare to wait.

    (4)

  • Ed L.

    I Searched yelp for a good breakfast spot while in downtown Charleston on a recent brisk Sunday morning, but ended up eating lunch here anyway. Toast! Charleston is a tourist trap that features southern cooking and it was an experience to be sure. Grateful that I found this place, after a nice walking tour of Charleston by Bulldog Tours. It was pretty much directly across The Meeting House located near 155 Meeting Street, so that was great too. You may miss it since it can be hidden, but if you can see the Days Inn hotel, Toast! is basically next door. Probably an attached structure, if anything. Toast was your basic southern cuisine diner and the line was about 5 deep when I was in line, so it wasn't that bad of a wait, but still, I wanted to try southern cuisine while still in the South. The ambiance of Toast! is semi loud, but it is a diner that was very popular with locals and tourist folk alike. I finally sat down at 12:35pm near the wall of the restaurant and started looking at the menu. The service here can be a hit or miss though. Maybe it's because it was busy and they were just going crazy filling orders and taking them as well. I ordered shrimp and cheese grits, as well as a regular eggs, biscuit, and bacon. Definitely miss bacon! From ordering to receiving the food took about 20 minutes. Not too bad for a reasonably priced meal. You are looking at $7-$12 for one, so it ain't that bad! The overall experience is quite mixed. The service, as aforementioned can be very much mixed, but the server that I had was nice to me and very friendly. I did enjoy the shrimp and cheese grits. It was different from your regular oatmeal and that gravitated me towards it. The eggs, bacon, and biscuit were ordered separately and didn't care if it was pricey. Just wanted a southern twang to a classic breakfast, which I did get. They accept credit cards, which is always great for me the tourist! This is really a no frills eatery, but it ain't no McDonald either. I did enjoy the bottomless mimosas though. I had about 4 before needing some water to dilute the liquor. Still it is a nice place to go and eat. Recommended if you are in downtown Charleston and need to get your food on any time of the day. Toast is where it's at! Support local! B

    (4)

  • David B.

    One of my favorite breakfast spots in town. My wife and I also enjoy coming here in the evening for desert and coffee. Their desert bar is usually one of the best in town as well (usually if they have some of their best deserts in stock). Disappointed that they have dropped to a 3+ star rating, as they were a 4 star when I was last here. Still a great spot in my opinion though.

    (3)

  • Andrew L.

    1st time in Charleston and wanted a good breakfast near our hotel. Ordered the seafood omelet with crab, home fries and passed on the toast because we are gf and they did not have any gf substitution options. Wife ordered the cup of fresh fruit. Fruit was good, a lot melon, couple of grapes and 1 pineapple chunk. Good, but a small cup for almost $6. Omelet was very bland and not large, also was very wet - some people may prefer a wet omelet, but I like my eggs a little more cooked. Home fries were frozen / deep fried and I later found out they had a coating on them so they too were not gf. Server subbed the grits when that was realized and they were decent. Server did her job but not especially friendly. Overall, would not return - though I probably would have had a better experience if I was eating gluten based foods. Also, the two tables around us both had mistakes when their food was delivered. Atmosphere was fairly authentic.

    (2)

  • Jim M.

    Christmas morning in Charleston, South Caroline. What do you do for Breakfast? As visitor to the area, we were hopeful to find a good place to go. We did a little calling around and found that Toast of Charleston was open that morning. We threw on our festive Santa hats and were off for a nice walk from our B&B. We got there around 11am to see a line up. We put our names in and since were were so festive, we got a nice treat from the manager Sharon. It pays to be in the spirit. Once we were sat in the back area of the restaurant, we were checked on by Sharon and made sure we were comfortable and told us our waiter would be right over to get our order. Our waiter, who was friendly and with a southern charm, came over to take our drink order. The selection was great and overall the food was pretty good. Some things that stood out at our table were the crab cake eggs Benedict and the biscuits are (from what my other half says) unbelievably good. Before we left, Sharon stopped by again which was really nice. She chatted with us for a few minutes and wish us a Merry Christmas. I think we scored when we picked Toast of Charleston for our Christmas Breakfast. Food: A Drink Options: A Ambiance: A Service: A+ Would I go back or recommend it? Absolutely!

    (5)

  • Lorilyn H.

    Bottomless mimosas - you got my attention. Good breakfast shrimp/grits, Cobb salad. Nice casual atmosphere. Not a bad wait for a Sunday morning - and the bubbly waitstaff made it fun for a bored 9-year old boy. We'll be back!

    (4)

  • Monya P.

    Great food...Great prices...Great service (John was our server). Enjoyed an early breakfast that was delicious and more than we could eat. Enjoyed the conversation with John. Will go back.

    (5)

  • Williamson R.

    Great first breakfast in Charleston! The carafe of mimosa we shared hit the spot. Friendly server. Great food! Creamy grits, thick sliced toast, great hash. Would recommend to anyone.

    (4)

  • Hunter B.

    This place is a bit of tourist trap. Walk in and there's neon t-shirts for sale right away, and the waiters first question is "so where are you folks from?" Food was relatively good, but many better brunch places in charleston.

    (3)

  • Allison J.

    We really enjoyed our brunch here last month. Chicken salad sandwich was really good. Food came out in a timely manner as well. Cappucinos here are excellent!

    (4)

  • Karen T.

    We had the eggs at meeting Street and stuffed French toast. We loved the egg dish. It comes with a poached egg, crabcake, and fried green tomato with a delicious sauce drizzled on top. It also come with grits and a biscuit. The stuffed French toast was just too much for us. It is a generous size and stuffed with apples or peaches and a plate full of sauce. Friendly service. Tropical decor. Located in downtown Charleston. Definitely recommend to come by for the Eggs on Meeting Street.

    (4)

  • Stacey V.

    WOW this is a popular place in Charleston! Beware you will have to wait to get in this place. We waited 25 minutes and got a table. I had the crab cake sandwich and it was delicious

    (3)

  • Pete B.

    You know it's gonna be a good (read bad) review when I start with a list of caveats. Here's the list: 1) I'm grumpy in the morning. Even after my first cup of coffee, I really don't want super chatty service for breakfast. Strike 1) Toast has SUPER chatty servers and very happy people working there. I applaud that. The world is a better place for that. I waited 10 hours to write this review so that I wouldn't be really grumpy when I wrote it. 2) I'm okay with "out of the box" thinking when it comes to coming up with menu items. "Out of this universe"? Not so much Strike 2) French toast should be slices, not a cube. White jello-like stuff with peach chunks floating in it layered 1/2" thick on top of my French Toast Cube isn't syrup. 3) I hate sending food back... especially when a) the servers are hyper chatty, and b) I'm grumpy from not really haven woken up. NOT STRIKE 3)!!!! Toast was awesome. She gracefully swapped my Eggy Toast Cube in white jello for human pancakes with bacon. There was no fuss, no-one over apologized. They were awesome and the meal was good as a result. I tipped huge and thanked them. I'll never go back.... mostly for my lack of morning social graces than anything else. Stay away from their "NY Times Recommended" French Toast. The NYT doesn't appear to know that menu item. The people are wonderful there. Pancakes were pretty good, as was the coffee.

    (2)

  • Susan L.

    This place is the most delicious majestic beautiful calm scrumptious delightful amazing place ever created in the world I mean universe

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Fairly quick, very good typical breakfast food (with a few interesting specials) and friendly staff!

    (4)

  • Dorothy M.

    My husband and I went on a breakfast date and though it was 11, to my surprise they serve breakfast all day. We sat at the Bar and ordered. Our bartender Sandy was a delight to talk to, she was fast and courteous. We really wanted to find a place with a great bloody Mary, we definitely found it! I would recommend coming here and eating anytime of the day.

    (5)

  • Michael U.

    Items selected: Shrimp and Grits with Fried Green Tomatoes Blueberry Pecan Pancakes with Bacon Eggs, Bacon, Toast, Grits Biscuit Apple and Peach Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Trumpeted by some as a Charleston institution and featuring early opening hours a family breakfast was planned at Toast before heading out to Firefly Distillery and the plantations I can only assume that our experience was an anomaly because from limited parking to condescending service through and including mediocre food and a restroom unfit for a rural gas station I really cannot fathom any degree of praise for the restaurant. Beginning with a server who tried to upsell every dish while downplaying the versions at other neighborhood restaurants to a substantial delay of nearly thirty minutes for dry 'blueberry' pancakes with Land-o-Lakes and Mrs. Butterworth's, undercooked and bready French Toast topped with canned pie filling, and run-of-the-mill grits with anemic shrimp and fairly good fried green tomatoes it was a lone biscuit that proved to be the saving grace of the morning - a biscuit proudly served with "mixed berry" jam in a little packet alongside Land-o-Lakes and a bill that would have felt like a rip off even at 50% off.

    (1)

  • Austin D.

    Given the neighborhood its not surprising that Toast is under 4 stars. The food is excellent, service was amazing, but there weren't tablecloths and our server wore a T-shirt. There was nice live music, great food (and drink), and we spent less than we expected on an awesome dinner. Other places are gonna be fancier but this is still better than anything I can find back home.

    (5)

  • Paula E.

    Decided to try this due to the reviews for this place. Hubby was parking the car but they wouldn't seat me until he arrived. We were set up at a small table. If you want a true large cup of coffee, order one of their specialty coffees. They were good! And enough for sure. I decided to go with the NY times specialty french toast. One each of the peach and the apple. Truly wasn't all that floored by it. It just tasted OK really and I can't really see why it was considered so special. The side of corned beef hash I ordered was good. Hubby went with an omelet. His expression told me all I needed to know. The potatoes which I had a bite of were your ordinary potatoes. The omelet wasn't anything to write home about. We left poorer, but filled up so they accomplished that goal, however if we go again I think we would both do better to try something different.

    (2)

  • Sam T.

    Before sitting down I had a general sense that this place is not very clean. There is a layer of grime on everything. Be wary of the bottomless mimosa, they're just trying to get you inside. The food is frozen and processed. Home fries are from a frozen bag, biscuits are not made from scratch. Service is decent but our food was merely warm when it came out to us. Ew.

    (1)

  • Debie W.

    Good if you are looking for rib-sticking food. I had the poached egg over fried green tomato and remoulade sauce which was good. Biscuits were good, but more of a kind of cake-like texture rather than flakey. Did have wait but not for long. Service was good.

    (3)

  • john s.

    Need I say anymore?

    (1)

  • Bing F.

    Breakfast all day! Bottomless mimosas! What's not to love? I could've done without the steady diet of tabloid journalism on the tv behind the bar, but the food and service was excellent and priced right. I had the Lo Country Eye Opener (shrimp, étouffée, grits, fried green tomatoes and a flavorful biscuit) and my wife had Eggs on Meeting Street (poached eggs on top of crabcakes and fried green tomatoes with grits); both were delicious. Loved the retro soul soundtrack and unfinished wood interior. Next time, we'll ask if there's anything else on.

    (4)

  • Erin M.

    Bloody Mary with jalapeño vodka was incredible and fries were amazing. Service was phenomenal- Yony was the best! So nice, informative, and on top of his game. We had a large bachelorette party there for brunch the other day and he was so great, the best service we had anywhere the entire weekend.

    (4)

  • Aly S.

    I have lived in Charleston, SC for almost a decade now. I walked in Toast and said it would be "two for breakfast". I was told I couldn't be seated until the other person arrived. I was standing there and then told that I had to wait outside (in the freezing cold) mind you it was a Wednesday at 1030AM and plenty of seats were available inside. I asked if I could sit at the bar and have a cup of coffee and was told "No, then you have to eat at the bar." So, what I gathered from this is - If I said it was "1 for dining" I would have been sat and and then according to Toast rules, a friend of mine may or may not have been allowed to join me... oh and if I want to sit at the bar and just have coffee, that isn't allowed either. #worstsouthernhospitality

    (1)

  • Karen F.

    With so much great food in Charleston this was an incredibly disappointing meal. Mediocre coffee and uninspired food. I had the seafood omelet and my friend had eggs Benedict. It's sitting like a rock in my stomach three hours later. Denny's has more inspired food. Not sure why anyone would rate this above 3 stars.

    (2)

  • Jim M.

    This is a fun breakfast place on the southern end of Meeting St. in the fancy part of Charleston. The servers all seem to be young ,"hipster" types and were very friendly. I tried the french toast special based on its signature dish status on the menu and a rave from the NY Times (which they highlighted). It was good but was a bit more complex in its flavors than I was expecting. Sometimes, like when you're nursing a bit of a hangover for instance, breakfast is better appreciated as a simple, familiar meal. They seem to be able to pull that off as well, based on my companions' experiences. They were offering a Yelp check in special (10% off) which was a nice surprise. Be aware parking is an issue so you'd be better off taking a stroll from your hotel or grabbing the free shuttle service offered by the City.' I recommend this place if you're going to be in Charleston.

    (4)

  • Lisa J.

    We stopped at Toast for breakfast while visiting Charleston for a weekend trip. Nothing really to remark on here, either good or bad. We had to wait 30 minutes (when they told us 15, but oh well). The hostesses were all nice and friendly (almost too chipper for pre-coffee-lisa to deal with... but again, oh well). Service was prompt and the food was solid. The coffee could have been a little stronger, but at least the refills were flowing. All three dishes ordered at my table were tasty and hearty, if nothing to write home about. The price was right for the portion side. I'd go back if I'm back in town sometime and looking for a reliable, no-nonsense breakfast.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    The Eggs Meeting Street was amazing. I loved how all of the flavors came together! On another visit, we tried the stuffed french toast and both were yummy, but I preferred the peach one the most since it was a little bit sweeter. Try the deliciously HUGE biscuits as well. Can't go wrong with any of their signature items!

    (5)

  • D Z.

    Since my brother in law happens to be the kitchen manager, this place is amazing. Excellent food, service, and atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Kimberly N.

    We had Sunday brunch here today; arrived at 10:15, seated at 10:55, and finished and paid up by 11:50. Good points: Bottomless mimosas, excellent menu options, and the Deluxe French Toast with peaches that I had was great. My husband ordered the House Specialty Omelet and found it tasty, as well. The home fries were delicious, and reminded me of a kind of homemade, non-curly version of Arby's curly fries. The biscuit that came with the husband's omelet was big, and "soft and sweet," just as Tori Amos promised. I can't say anything bad about the food; it was solidly delicious. Not gourmet, but it was tasty and hit the spot, and I prefer my breakfast to be no-nonsense and hearty, anyway. Bad points: Long wait time (they told us it would be twenty minutes, and it was closer to forty) and no designated place for patrons to wait other than outside, which means people were squeezed in all around the restaurant in an attempt to escape the Dire Humidity (kind of like Dire Rats, but more deadly). We were seated at a table near the bar, and there was someone waiting literally on either side of our table--which was annoying and disconcerting. Nobody told them to wait outside (like we had) rather than hover over the people already seated. I understand the need to escape this oppressive heat and humidity, so I blame the restaurant for not addressing this need, not the patrons (there were about 30 people waiting on average during our time there, and only 2 two-seater benches offered outside--only one barely in the shade). Another bad point was that the ceiling looked like it was in serious need of some repairs--acoustical ceiling tiles were missing here and there, and you could see wires and insulation hanging down in a very non-appetizing and generally gross fashion. Oh, and the AC was dripping cold water in the tiny foyer right when we walked in, which would have been cool and refreshing, except, ew. Is that even water? Is that "water" clean? Service was hit and miss. Our server sounded like he was definitely NOT from South Carolina (other people mentioned Jersey, so I'll go with that), but he was friendly enough (kind of a fake vibe to his friendliness, but whatever, he was still friendly, at least). He didn't bring our water out when we ordered our drinks (coffee and water, mimosa and water) and we didn't get our water until after our food came out, and even so, we had to ask him again. But hey, at least he was good about asking us if we needed anything else, so that we had the opportunity to ask again. I really don't understand why so many servers in Charleston habitually forget to bring out (specifically requested!) water for patrons. It's freakin' hot. And humid. I can't enjoy a hot coffee in this heat without some ice water to temper it with. And it did feel as if he was trying to "upsell" us every step of the way. "You want coffee? Do you want a shot of espresso in that?" Um, no, just coffee, please. "You want a single order of the French Toast? Are you sure you don't want a double serving, so you can try both flavors?" Um no, I won't be able to eat that much food. Etcetera. So...good food, good prices, good mimosas, bad wait time, spotty service, and the place needs some repairs and and a larger foyer to make it truly comfortable.

    (3)

  • Amber M.

    My husband and I went for breakfast. Waited FOREVER to be seated.(You have to wait outside) Once we finally got a table, we sat for a good 10 minutes before our server decided to show up. She could care less, it took her so long. We did get our food pretty quickly, but I had something (a pepper maybe?) Inside of my pancakes. Told the server, she made up all kinds of excuses about it, acted like it was my fault. She disappeared once again for about 15 minutes. So we sat listening to the bar tender flirt with the staff. You couldn't pay us to go there again!!

    (1)

  • Daniel K.

    Great breakfast spot. Waiting line like a lot of Charleston restaurants but we said we'd sit at the bar. Glad we did. I had The Eggs Meeting Street with poached eggs over crab cakes. Wow. Delish. Bloody Mary not bad either. My wife had a omelet which she couldn't stop eating so all in all it was a great way to start the first day in Charleston. Bar tender, she was fabulous. She was on top of our needs and requests and all with a smile.Wish I could go back again.

    (4)

  • Julie L.

    Average service. Undercooked eggs for both of us and an overcooked English muffin. Orange juice was from concentrate! Yuck. I won't be going here again. We had to wait 15 minutes to be seated, which wasn't the time they told us. They told everyone a random wait time. The food just wasn't that good. I could have made my eggs Benedict tastier myself.

    (3)

  • William B.

    This place seems a little too geared to tourists (which I guess we technically were). However, the food (including, miraculously, the coffee) the garlic & jalapeno Bloody Marys, and the service were top-notch. Were I a local, I would probably find myself here fairly often. Oh, and their bacon is of an excellent cut and cure. If you're looking for a good place to start your day, you'd do yourself a service by choosing this one.

    (4)

  • Maria M.

    Reviews must be paid! Lee is right. We heard it's good and decided to try Toast. Folks, food was terrible!! Waffle House breakfast is way better. What a waste to eat here when you're visiting a foodie haven like Charleston. I had shrimp étouffée with grits and the étouffée was inedible. My husband had egg Benedict that wasn't good. The place feels filthy, the wood on the tables is chipping and overall atmosphere is of a diner. Way, way overrated. We heard afterwards that this place went downhill in the recent years with the many great restaurants that opened nearby. We had breakfast at Eli's the morning before and by gosh we should have gone back there! In fact, I stopped by Eli's to tell the manager how much we enjoyed it and how bad Toast was. Ironically, both are owned by the same people but boy, they're night and day! If you're looking for an enjoyable breakfast, try Eli's, East Bay Meeting House, or The Drawing Room at The Vendue.

    (1)

  • Katy J.

    We absolutely LOVE Toast! We visit Charleston every year from Syracuse, NY and Toast is always a breakfast spot we have to come to when in town! Yony was our server this morning and he was exceptionally friendly and was very attentive. The Jumbo Breakfast Sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit is what I get every time and it's always better than the time before. Toast is a must on your Charleston tour!

    (5)

  • Michelle M.

    Ordered a burger, rare and was told they would cook it no less than medium. I said 'OK' (Big Mistake) as long as it wasn't well done and dried out. Well it was as dried out as it possibly could get!! The menu said it was to be served with fried onion straws, which were never put on the plate. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. The only good thing about this restaurant was the Reuben, which my husband enjoyed. If you go here, don't ever order their burger!!

    (2)

  • Nastassia W.

    Toast was recommended by a friend who used to live in Charleston. I wasn't able to go for breakfast, but I was impressed with dinner! I ordered the pimento cheese (YUM, but ask for extra bread) and the smothered pork chops. Best pork chops I've ever had. So tender, not greasy. I had the mashed potatoes (real potatoes!) and steamed veggies to go with it and cleaned my plate. The staff was friendly and welcoming, service was fast. Good local beers. Now I just need to try their breakfast!

    (5)

  • Kristin B.

    Food was okay and our waiter was so very nice. The low rating is bc of the manager. I was shocked at how extremely rude she was to myself and other customers waiting to be seated. She told me to go outside when I wanted to wait inside, out of the heat. She refused to let me sit at our table even though my husband was walking right over from across the street. She had me standing next to it but I could not sit in it. Her staff told me to excuse her rudeness bc she was from "jersey". Well so am I and I don't treat people that way, especially paying customers! I wanted to leave before we even sat down. In the middle of our meal she stopped over at our table to tell my husband that I was not happy with her and once again blamed the "jersey" attitude. I would never use my home state as an excuse to be rude, it just makes us all look bad. Enjoy!

    (2)

  • Faith N.

    Food was yummy and fresh! Portions were perfect and service was spot on! Only complaints: chef needs to use the salt shaker a bit more liberally.

    (4)

  • Art H.

    We met friends, whom we hadn't seen in years, in Charleston and they took us to Toast for dinner. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable about the offerings and attentive without hovering too close. The food was well prepared, good sized portions, and everyone enjoyed their entree. The desserts were were sweet without being overly so and brought a satisfying end to our evening.

    (4)

  • Andrew M.

    Love Charleston, but not in love with Toast. It's fine, just nothing extraordinary. Usual breakfast fare is available, venue is fine, and it's near the downtown area. Our server was a little odd. I used a Yelp deal while here, and I think she may have been miffed when I presented it? Not sure, but the reaction was a little off. What was stranger was that in order to honor the deal she took my phone, with the Yelp app open, back to the register area. Not sure why she didn't just jot it down or whatever instead of disappearing my my phone for five minutes. Regardless, this is a perfectly fine place to swing by for brunch, but I wouldn't plan my day around it.

    (3)

  • Zaid D.

    Mediocre food and service. We got there early on Sunday so we didn't wait, but by the time we left there were lines of patrons waiting outside. I resisted the temptation to tell them that it's not worth the wait. The place didn't feel clean. The coffee tasted old and was undrinkable, never been at a breakfast place that doesn't have fresh OJ, not even pasteurized OJ, kids drank the "from concentrate" juice, which tasted as artificial as expected. The pancakes were soggy, biscuits were fine, eggs Benedict were smothered with hollandaise sauce that I couldn't taste much of the eggs. We had such several nice meals in Charleston, Toast's was not one of them.

    (1)

  • Nicole D.

    Best bartender ever! Bar crawling and had a wonderful experience! Matt was very knowledgeable and had a ton of very entertaining stories! Great place to grab a drink!

    (5)

  • Joseph W.

    Fantastic place. Our waitress Lexacon was great. Although we did have to wait 20-30 minutes for our food to come out, it did not disappoint! I got the Eggs Meeting Street and it was glorious! The egg was perfectly poached and the crab cake that it laid on was packed with crab. The fried green tomato on the bottom made for one stack of amazing layers of flavor! The biscuit it came with was huge! It was a bit busy when we went, and our waitress was also bartending(how about some help management?)

    (4)

  • Zack D.

    Toast is our FAVORITE spot for Charleston breakfasts. After visiting a year ago, we've been planning our return ever since...and we finally made it back. If you're looking for a hearty breakfast and reasonably priced mimosas, Toast is the spot for you!

    (5)

  • Mathias B.

    This was a wonderful breakfast/brunch. I got a signature dish, Stuffed French Toast, which as someone had described on here as "half a load of bread stuffed with fruit," which is pretty accurate. It's a pretty large meal, the double that is, so be hungry. The apples tasted a little more analogous to the toast than the peaches so I would recommend that choice. It was a good meal, and I recommend you go here on your trip too.

    (4)

  • Misty F.

    My husband and I always make sure to eat at Toast anytime we are in town. The food is amazing! The last time we were there, our server David took such good care of us. There is a reason this place is voted best breakfast place in Charleston. It is definitely our favorite by far !

    (5)

  • Martin H.

    Great food and AWESOME and entertaining service by Matt the bartender! Will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Greg S.

    Great food fast service sat down and was eating less than 10 minutes all together check out the pictures below. Also for real maple syrup just have a dollar fifty to your order and enjoy.

    (4)

  • Westie C.

    Great peach stuffed French toast. Service was wonderful as well. I love the southern hospitality that we received here. The French toast was unique to what I typically think of as French toast. This is a must visit in Charleston for breakfast!

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    We were in search of a breakfast place and saw this place had great reviews. They even had a dish that was recommended by the New York Times, so we just had to try it. First, we had to wait around 45 minutes for a table, but they were super busy. However, that isn't what warrants my 2-star review. I don't know which was worse, my dish or the server. I ordered the famous "deluxe french toast" with peaches. It comes in apple, also. My fiance ordered the steak and eggs. Our server seemed very aloof and scatter-brained the entire time. My fiance ordered an espresso, and when she brought it out, she claimed she was "bumped" and some spilled out of the cup. There was a good amount in the saucer as evidence. Now, I wouldn't complain, but at $4.95 a pop, I really felt as though she should have corrected this and prepared another or at the very least, clean the spill up. Then, the french toast. I was really excited about trying it, but what I got resembled a cake wedge of dried bread with 2 small peach cubes. The "sauce" it came with was a tasteless bowl of glop. It states on the menu that you get a peach cider syrup, but what I got instead was a congealed pile of goo. I couldn't finish my meal, it was that bad. Thank goodness my fiance's dish was good; I tried his biscuit and I thought it was great. If you can make good biscuits, then I feel like you deserve another chance. I would be willing to try this place again, but only if we get another server and I don't order the deluxe french toast!

    (2)

  • Jeffrey K.

    We had breakfast there and I ordered the Irish Omelet with a side of grits. The omelet was three eggs with freshly prepared corned beef hash inside, a very nice feature. The grits were so creamy, they didn't butter added and may even have been made with milk or cream. The meal came with toast and hash browns, so uncharacteristically, I had leftovers. My wife got the Low Country Eye Opener; fried green tomatos and grits with shrimp etouffee, with the biggest biscuit we've ever seen! Big plate full, so she had leftovers as well. We both thoroughly enjoyed the meal, along with the conversation with our dining neighbors and the bartender. Worth noting as well, we shared a carafe of Mimosas, expertly concocted by Rachel at the bar. For the price, they were probably the best deal of all!

    (5)

  • J G.

    The wait was a little long but it makes sense because the breakfast was exceptional! The owner is very involved and makes sure that everyone is having a great experience.

    (5)

  • Mona V.

    The she crab soup was excellent. The crab cakes were ok ... Nothing wrong with them, just nothing spectacular either. The hubby ordered the infamous French toast and was underwhelmed. Again - lunch was decent. Not bad, but not great either.

    (3)

  • Brian K.

    I'm perplexed by the fact that this place has been hailed by the New York Times, but I will say that it's certainly aptly named. During my Friday morning visit around 10AM, the bar area was packed with patrons toasting one another with everything from beer to Whiskey shots. In the end, from a food and ambience standpoint, there are definitely far superior options in the area; however, if you are a tourist looking for a quick, casual, and inexpensive meal - or just to pound a few shots on a weekday morning - then Toast will fit the bill quite nicely. Food: The menu at Toast consists of standard American breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare. Breakfast offerings include things like french toast, eggs benedict, steak and eggs, lunch offerings include soups, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers, and dinner offerings include pork tenderloin, fried chicken, and shrimp scampi. During my visit, I opted for the banana pancakes with a side of bacon. Both items were decently flavored, but nothing worth returning for anytime soon. The quality and presentation were reminiscent of something you could find at a chain restaurant. Service: Quick, friendly, and eager to please. We were seated immediately upon arrival, but a line did start to form once we were finished. Once we ordered, the food arrived in less than 15 minutes. Atmosphere: The interior of this place is cramped and not much to write home about. The dining room is partitioned into multiple rooms and there's a small bar area located in the front. There's not much room to congregate inside the restaurant, so patrons are encouraged to wait outside, where there are no chairs. The clientele appeared to be mostly tourists, but there were a few locals at the bar area. Cost: Inexpensive. Breakfast entrees are $7-$13, lunch entrees are $7-$10, and dinner entrees are $14-$17. Other: Toast is open daily beginning at 6AM. Breakfast is served 6AM-4PM, lunch is served 11AM-4PM, and dinner is served 4PM until closing. The restaurant offers a "bottomless mimosa" promotion daily and also features daily "blue light specials" that include things like fried chicken, cheeseburgers, and meatloaf. Online ordering is available through ChowNow. The restaurant does not have its own parking lot, but there are garages in the near vicinity - since it's downtown Charleston, expect to pay a premium.

    (3)

  • Liz S.

    Jean Marie at the bar is fun & fab. Try her cucumber bloody mary! Oh, the food's not bad either...we loved it!

    (4)

  • Paige S.

    The she crab soup wasn't impressive. I ordered the shrimp and veggie penne, and the shrimp were minuscule. My husband ordered the pork chops and his entire meal was cold and he asked for it to be reheated. We had subpar service and the windows were dirty next to our table and there were cobwebs in the light fixture. So not thrilled.

    (1)

  • Annie R.

    I think Toast is a little overrated for what it is. In my experience, the food was mediocre and service was poor. It was a crowded morning, but they should be pretty used to that by now. Try another breakfast spot in town - not worth the wait.

    (2)

  • Blake F.

    So I went here on a Monday early afternoon. We waited for about 10 minutes for a table. No biggy. Our waitress was sweet and tried be funny. We sat in a window booth which was nice for people watching. We ordered our lunches about 10 minutes after sit down and we waited and waited and waited. It had to have been an hour. Thankfully I was with good friends and had plenty to catch up on. But when the food finally came, everything was good and the portions are perfect size to almost a bit too big, which is never a bad thing. We showed them a 10% off Yelp coupon and they accepted it but were a little perturbed if felt like. Oh well. I'd go back again, just wished the wait wasn't so brutal.

    (4)

  • Jim B.

    Nice enough diner, I stopped in for breakfast. Pancakes and coffee. Decent coffee. Pancakes were OK as well but the texture was just a little bit off. Good service. Good price for the pancakes but coffee was "endless" and a little expensive. It's open early which is a big plus. Decor says diner.

    (3)

  • Christopher S.

    First off. This place does not serve bottomless mimosas anymore. If it had anything going for it...and that's a BIG if. It would have been that. Beyond that. This place has soared to the top places with the worst management I have ever experienced. Connie showcased that customer service does not exist if the person responsible for enforcing it does not care. She was indifferent at best that 8 customers waited over two hrs to eat at her establishment. After several failed attempts to seat us. The disorganization and and rudeness was finally settled by seating us at a table that was too small to accommodate 8 people and with insufficient seats. The manager (Connie I'd like to mention her again.) Never came to apologize or check in to see how we were doing. The food here doesn't even play apart because nothing about this place could make up for the lack of respect and customer service. Stay away from this place at all costs. Jake the person seating us and Snookie our waitress were innocent by standards and tried there's best to make things right.

    (1)

  • J Z.

    Delicious! Rainy day, walked all over, this looked must appealing. Pleasant environment, friendly staff. House omelet well-made, deluxe French toast crazy good! So glad I tried it.

    (4)

  • Nina M.

    My friend and I ventured in for breakfast as a last minute decision and there was no line, the service was good although we did have quite a wait for our food but it was busy. My friend had regular eggs, bacon and biscuit which she said was good and I had the crab cake over a fried green tomato and cheese grits with a poached egg on top. It was wonderful, I would go back for that again.

    (5)

  • Mark M.

    Just finished eating here. Let me tell you a must stop. Don't know why anyone would give any but five star. Fast service, causal atmosphere, and the food was awesome. Best home fries ever. Had the steak and eggs and their French toast. Go if you like great food.

    (5)

  • Shane R.

    So I've traveled to Charleston numerous times on business but never had I been for leisure before this trip. Visiting for a wedding, we had an entire weekend to venture about. A friend and fellow Yelper suggested Toast of Charleston as a Sunday brunch option. A suggestion we took... In the heart of downtown Charleston and only a block from Market Street, this place is full of charm. If you head that way for Sunday brunch, expect to wait as it's a very popular spot. There are benches that align the sidewalk out front while you wait. You can watch the horse drawn carriage tours of Charleston pass by as well. Once seated you'll be greeted by very friendly staff in various funny hats. Apparently Sunday's are funny hat day! Brings even more character to an already fun atmosphere. Plus they have bottomless mimosas! How could you go wrong? With so many breakfast/brunch options to choose from I decided to play it safe and go with the recommended stuffed french toast. That's right! Stuffed! A little on the sweet side, this entree is more for the novelty. You can have your toast stuffed with peaches or apples. Since I'm not a peach fan, I went with the apples. Delicious but probably not for everyone since it is again, very sweet. The wife went with a more traditional breakfast and let out "ahh's" and "yum's" with every bite. Great coffee to boot! This place was definitely a win for us and we'd certainly go back. They even have a Yelp check-in offer that we took advantage of. After brunch it's easy to take a stroll through the Market and wander the streets of Charleston.

    (4)

  • Lori R.

    We had brunch at Toast our last day in Charleston and it was good. Not wanting to wait for a table, we sat at the bar and our server was very friendly and efficient. I wanted a true Toast experience, so I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street (single) with home fries and a biscuit. Husband got a ham and cheese omelet, and Stepson got the corned beef hash with grits. Okay, I can see why a lot of folks would LOVE Eggs Meeting Street. I liked it just fine, but it was sooooo RICH. (I know, I know, that's the point.) I was so glad I had gotten a single. And the fries seemed to be cut up fries. Again rich from deep-frying. And the biscuit is humongous! I don't know if I ate an 1/8th of mine. I was certainly determined to not waste any of the Egg part, since crabmeat and a fried green tomato slice were involved, plus a perfectly poached egg. Personally, I would have preferred a smaller crabcake with a lot less filler. With all the filler in the crabcake and the breading on the fried tomato, then it's all topped off with a heavy thick remoulade...well, it's just killer rich. Meanwhile, Husband liked his omelet, and cleaned his plate of that and the fries and giant biscuit. Stepson however, was very disappointed in his grits. I didn't taste them, but he found them to be tasteless. And the corned beef he described as "okay". Prices here are very good, and so is service!

    (3)

  • Neal G.

    They took our iced coffees when we first arrived (no ourside food or drink allowed) and it was all downhill from there. Snotty waitstaff (watched a server roll his eyes at another table twice when the lady asked (nicely) to correct a mistake with her order). Chicken sandwich I ordered waa rubbery and roll was stale. Dining room and bathrooms both unclean. In a city w literally hundreds of amazing dining options the only way this place can survive is influx of new clients. Hence my opinion this place is a tourist trap to be avoided at all costs.

    (1)

  • Nikole D.

    It's nothing to write home about... We heard wonderful reviews about the breakfast here, so we decided to try it out for dinner one night and it seemed the rave reviews did apply for the dinner. There was nothing to complain about, just that it didn't live up to it's hype. The food was good, service was a bit slow, and the restaurant was pretty empty, but nothing unacceptable. I ordered the crab cakes and my boyfriend got the fried catfish, which were both good. All in all, it was pretty average.

    (3)

  • Opal D.

    Good casual brunch spot. The grits were super plain but the She Crab soup and the sweet tea were to-die-for!!!

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    Stopping in with friends after a fun photo shoot, we loved our first experience at Toast. Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere was casual and eclectic. Food was excellent. She crab soup was fantastic. Sweet Tea Marinated Fried Chicken was exceptional. Desert was so-so...not bad but not great. Prices were fair. We'll be back!

    (4)

  • Lindsey J.

    So I must say I have been to toast several times and enjoyed my experience. However this past time I had a particular server, LaShawn, who actually told us that we needed to go outside because we were taking too long and it was very busy. This was actually the second time she had done this. Other than this particular server the staff is very nice, but this rude individual ruined my dining experience.

    (1)

  • Allen S.

    Very impressed. Short wait, quick, friendly waitress and our breakfast was awesome. Better than I was expecting!

    (4)

  • Eddie C.

    Enjoyed the Meeting Street Eggs, but this restaurant was a little overrated in my book. Glad we didn't have to wait to get seated, when we left, there were about 10 groups waiting outside to get in (~8:30AM) The knife on my table was extremely dirty, borderline disgusting, had piece of old egg stuck to it, luckily i inspected it before i gave it to my daughter. The table was also sticky and felt like it hadn't been cleaned off in a few hours or even days. Although our server was extremely nice and attentive, not sure I would go back the next time we're in Charleston

    (2)

  • Terri W.

    Service was slow to start but recovered nicely. Food was great costal comfort. I had BLT with fried green tomato and crab cake. Large sandwich but delicious. I will definitely try to go back before I leave.

    (4)

  • Jeff A.

    Came here with some friends on a Saturday morning for brunch during our fall break trip in Charleston. Although they were quite busy, we were seated within 20 minutes of arriving. They have a nice brunch menu in addition to a bevy of alcoholic beverages to get your morning off to a nice start. Unfortunately, I am writing this review a few months after my meal and I cannot remember the specifics of the food quality. However, I know it was solid and definitely deserving of 4 stars. The service was fine and it was a nice brunch with my friends. All in all, I would return to Toast of Charleston if needed. However, it is hard to eat at any restaurant twice in a food mecca such as Charleston!

    (4)

  • Sandi G.

    Breakfast was great - and John was wonderful - the biscuits were awesome - have a carafe of mimosas for sure !!

    (5)

  • Brittany C.

    We ate at Toast for breakfast. I had the eggs Benedict- my favorite breakfast that I order anywhere I find it on the menu- and he had the corn beef hash. My eggs were poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was good. The corned beef is apparently made in-house and was so good that I ended up eating several bites off my husband's plate.We also had 2 blood Marys, which feature Toast's signature infused vodka. I had the cucumber and he had the jalapeno, and both were very tasty! We were seated at a table in the bar area and service was not superb but acceptable. Our breakfast with drinks was $45 +tip. I would normally say this is a bit pricey for breakfast, but after spending a few days in Charleston you find out that most everywhere is pricey. Would go again.

    (4)

  • Brent H.

    This was my favorite place during our trip to Charleston. The meatloaf and the key-lime pie were both great. Certainly not the fanciest place, but the friendliest service and the meal I would pay for again. For comparison, we also ate at 82 Queens, McCrady's, Hank's and Gigi (2nd best).

    (5)

  • Megan R.

    The food is alright, the wait isn't long, but as a local, I'll tell you that you can do better. If you're a tourist, this place is easy to wander into, but the food doesn't live up to the hype. It's dull, greasy, and reminiscent of something you'd find at a diner.

    (2)

  • Robert W.

    Food was very tasty and atmosphere was great. Our waiter was great and put up with all of our joking and requests. It's a redo.

    (5)

  • Pat W.

    Amazing! My husband went to Charleston for business and discovered Toast for breakfast, and was impressed by the menu and the quality. We went there for lunch on vacation, and were just as impressed. The biscuits are HUGE, flaky and buttery. Hubby had the Crab sammie, which was delicious. I had a fried green tomato BLT, which I get anywhere they have them. This is one of the best I have had... the bread they use is so good! The staff is friendly and very prompt. The restaurant is in the same building as the Days Inn, but is very convenient to many of the downtown hotels. If yoy are just driving in for a meal, there is a parking garage right around the corner. New breakfast favorite!!

    (4)

  • Jennifer D.

    Charming name, but the food we had wasn't so great. Had the crab dip and was disappointed that it was $9 and served with individual packs of club crackers and was prepared with too much mayo.

    (2)

  • Molly J.

    We waiting for 45 minutes to eat breakfast here-- SO SO worth it!!! We both ordered the Eggs Meeting Street and, GOOD LORD, they were ahhhhmazing. The crab cake is heavenly, the egg is perfection, and the remoulade blew my mind. Our waitress asked if we'd like some sausage gravy on the side seeing that our meals came with a biscuit for each of us; normally I wouldn't have thought twice about sausage gravy (I'm not a huge fan) but I am very glad she asked/suggested because that rocked my taste buds just like everything else! The home fries were stellar-- perfectly seasoned and crispy. We will most definitely be visiting again!

    (5)

  • michelle l.

    We went for breakfast at 9:15 on Easter Sunday. Overall, the experience was nothing special, and neither was the food. Nothing exciting about the breakfast menu. The biscuits were good. The wait was long...45 min. You can't order a cocktail while you wait like you can at Hominy Grill unless you can get a seat at the bar, and there are very few.

    (3)

  • James S.

    After a short wait we were seated at a table by the bar. The server was kind and prompt. The she crab soup was pretty good, along with the shrimp po boy and fries. My wife had the oyster po boy and that was pretty good too.

    (4)

  • Bread Man S.

    The food was good, our server was a bit slow on things (She also talks very slow, was a bit odd) I grabbed the hot sauce from the table behind me, but the server did not like that at all. She told me not to do that and that her manager is watching. We were about 8 and had a nice meal and prepared well. The French toast is special, as well as the "Smack Good Mama" amazing.

    (3)

  • Jaime D.

    so so good

    (4)

  • Rebecca A.

    My friends and I love to go out for brunch, but finding a Saturday brunch spot in North Charleston is near impossible. Well a visit from my cousin from TX lead me downtown yesterday to a great Saturday brunch spot! I got a single Eggs Metting Street which is a fried green tomato topped with a crab cake, poached egg and Lowcountry remoulade sauce, served with biscuit & home fries. It was excellent! Seasoned, came to the table hot, and the poached egg was perfect. Our server was great, and the entire staff is very attentive about refilling your bottomless mimosas. There was a young very lively crowd so if you are looking for quiet, I would not recommend checking this place out during the weekend while the college students are in town. I on the other hand, can't wait for my next visit!

    (4)

  • Melissa G.

    Food was great. Good service. If you get a sandwich I'd ask for the breakfast potatoes.

    (4)

  • Steve J.

    Thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday brunch during a weekend trip to Charleston for the Zac Brown Southern Ground music fest. We stayed at the cottages on Patriots Point, so this was an easy drive. Definitely recommend the stuffed french toast. We waited about 25 minutes outside; the weather was good and living was easy so no problem. Service was good - around just enough, no pressure to clear the table. Definitely recommend if you are in the Mt. Pleasant area.

    (4)

  • Krista G.

    The staff was friendly, the food was great, and it's a casual relaxed atmosphere great for families or long leisurely brunches. The home fries are the best I've ever had & their homemade biscuits melt in your mouth. Try them with the apple butter!

    (5)

  • Josh A.

    Let's see: The waitresses were talking poorly about patrons right in front of me. The manager drank a Red Bull out of a martini glass at the bar with his staff as they all were watching football. The roasted turkey sandwich with special cranberry cream cheese tasted like packaged deli meat with mayo. And on our takeout order they forgot my wife's salad dressing. Plus when I redeemed the Yelp coupon after placing our take-out order they encouraged me to use it next time. Mostly I figure because I was interrupting the managers martini, and to encourage a repeat visit. In a city like this one with immaculate customer service, I guarantee there won't be a next time.

    (1)

  • Amy R.

    Service was very prompt, however, the food was disappointing. We had the deluxe french toast. It was just a large chunk of bread with a few slices of fruit in the middle. There could have been way more fruit and seasonings. The sauces on both the apple and the peach were thin and soupy, not very syrup-like at all. The size of the bread also meant the french toast liquid didn't soak in, leaving it rather dry.

    (2)

  • Melina C.

    Delicious mimosas, although they are no longer bottomless. That being said, $14.95 for a carafe that can easily be shared among 3-4 people is pretty great, price wise. The surf and turf was really delicious and the reviews on the bacon Bloody Marys were fantastic. Definitely a great place for brunch downtown, the only issue is that they took a while to seat 9 people, but it's understandable, it's a big group!

    (5)

  • Jane D.

    Based on reviews and the table next to me, I would come here again for breakfast or dessert if I had nothing else to do all day. Service is painfully slow. I had old lettuce and she crab soup that was almost too thick to be called soup. In Columbia, we would call that a decent lunch, but no excuse in Charleston.

    (3)

  • Joe B.

    I am not sure what the fuss is about. The breakfast was okay the service not much better. I got the specialty French toast wrapped in apples and my wife got two eggs bacon and grits.The food was not bad, we have had much better during our stay at Charleston. The service was just okay, we were able to get seated quickly. All in all, I think they are resting on their laurels. Go to breakfast someplace else.

    (3)

  • Carol S.

    Came in on a Tuesday Zander had breakfast for lunch. Sat in bar. Service was prompt & food was good!

    (4)

  • Nicole R.

    If I could give zero stars I would. The entire staff was completely rude from the moment we walked in the door. There was an hour wait so my party and I walked to Starbucks for coffee. When we came back one girl had her coffee with us and our poorly mannered server reached to take it from her. We explained that she was almost done and reminded her that we were paying customers, but the server still insisted. We just stood up and walked out. This place is conveniently located for tourists but you'd be better off elsewhere. I spoke to a local who has done consulting for the hospitality industry in Charleston and apparently the owner of Toast perpetuates a rude culture in his business. It shows.

    (1)

  • Debbie S.

    A fried green tomato topped with a crab cake, poached egg and Lowcountry remoulade sauce...need I say more? Toast is a smaller diner restaurant with no frills. The frills are not needed because the food speaks for itself. Our service was friendly and attentive. We were able to get in and out quickly without feeling rushed so we could go about our day.

    (4)

  • Selphyne B.

    Have only been once so far, but my husband and I had a lovely experience. I must say that while I can make what I tried (vegetarian omelette) better, at home, it was good. The home fries were delicious and so are their fried green tomatoes. My husband had an fried green tomato blt and enjoyed it. The toast is actually very delicious! I wish I could have eaten more of mine :) The biggest surprise is that they have military discount and it was pretty hefty, seemed around 30% or so. Very cozy location, I personally feel it's Better for couples or groups no bigger than 4 because of the set up. I highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Jay J.

    Disappointing lunch. After hearing all the hype about this place I was truly looking for a good experience. We went for lunch. I had the green tomato club which came with fries. Frankly the club was dry as the desert. The fries were old and had turned brown. My guest tried the shrimp salad sandwich, we are still looking for the shrimp. For dessert I had the coconut cream pie. It was average. We also tried the red velvet cupcake... Again dry and tasteless. Definitely not a place I would recommend.

    (2)

  • Marcia S.

    We were visiting Charleston and were hungry for a memorable Southern meal. Toast was the perfect choice. We feasted on their signature breakfast dishes - stuffed french toast and surf and turf which is the ultimate eggs benedict. The waitress was extremely helpful and did not rush us even though there were folks waiting outside for seating. Highly recommended for breakfast or brunch!

    (5)

  • jono h.

    Horrible, walked into the place and was ignored by Hostess even though we were the only people at the door. Finally we were seated. The restaurant had patrons at three other tables (and this is a good sized place). After just short of 10 minutes of no one saying anything to us, we left. And we were in plain sight of a number of waitstaff. A joke.

    (1)

  • Athan D.

    The "eye opener" is really good and the French toast is, well, different. The French toast is some kind of really tough loaf of bread and, although it was good, it wasn't great (really tough and a bit impractical to eat). The eye opener has stone rolled grits, fried green tomatoes and shrimp ettoufe. Really good and tasty! The grits were, well, grits. I love grits and I guess I had my hopes rather high. Now, the "room for improvement" part: The bathrooms had just been clean by a guy who was hanging out at the bar with the spray bottle with which he had just sort of cleaned the restroom. I say "sort kf" because they hadnt been wiped off dry. There were thick blobs and streaks of the cleaning chemical all over the counters, faucets and toilet seats. The young blonde working the bar was having breakfast at the bar. I've waited tables before and management always prohibited us from eating in front of the customers unless we were off the clock. Now I see why. It just looks bad that she's eating, stuffing her face and chewing while setting up the bar. Eat in the back, please

    (3)

  • Neda F.

    I love this place. The eggs meeting street is amazing and you can spend all day drinking the bottomless mimosas. My fiancée really likes the bacon Bloody Mary.

    (4)

  • Gloria C.

    My friend and I had breakfast there because I wanted authentic fried green tomato before we leave Charleston that morning. I ordered Eggs Meeting Street, double stack. The eggs were poached perfectly, the crab cakes were very decent (esp. since it's two for $14.50), and the fried green tomato was both crispy and juicy. I also had a wonderful cup of latte. My friend had ham, eggs and grits. She said the ham was a little oily, but the grits were perfectly seasoned: perhaps a little bland for people with hangovers, but perfect for us.

    (4)

  • Rob W.

    A good choice for breakfast. We did have a short wait to be seated. The place is larger inside than it looks from outside. I got the house special omelet and it was special. It contained mushrooms, zucchini and pepper jack cheese. The cheese had been browned to a delicious crust on top. It was very well done. The biscuits are delicious here, and as big as I have ever seen them.

    (4)

  • Shelly M.

    The hostess needs work, but our waitress - Barbara - was a joy. The surf and turf benedict was out of this world. Home fries...Perfect. And, the Bloody Mary was prepped with bacon-infused vodka and garnished with a fat slice of bacon. What's not to love?

    (4)

  • Alien T.

    Fantastic place for a brunch. I think this a nicest place in town to have a brunch. The staff is friendly and very energetic. They are happy to talk and explain the menu. The place was busy but they seem to be not in a rush. Very easy going and delicious place to have a brunch. I like the Scrambled eggs with crab meat in it with biscuit and fried potatoes. The staff was quite open to provide some more crab meat as a side when I mentioned that there is not much crab meat in the omelette. Overall, my experience was really great. I can imagine how polite southern etiquette would be after I visited this place. I got a taste of it.

    (4)

  • Tracey G.

    Its not bottom less mimosa any more you get a carafe of them which is fine its about 3.5 mimosas. I had the stuffed double french toast with apples and apple syrup. The bacon was delish!

    (5)

  • Susan P.

    Pretty good. The crab cakes and fried green tomato dish was pretty good. Got grits as the side and wish I got the fruit, the grits were flavorless and congealed. The she crab soup was alright. My husband got the french toast, but wasn't impressed. I had a pumpkin cheesecake latte, not worth it, should have stayed with regular coffee. Service was nice and quick.

    (3)

  • Steve L.

    PORTIONS! HOLY HELL! The biscuits are the size of your head and the omelet probably contained 7 eggs. We walked up to the building and there was a twenty minute wait but quickly found our seats at the bar. The staff is friendly but a bit on the yankee side of things, which I'm discovering everyone in Charleston is from Boston. However, usually these transplants assimilate and put off the southern hospitality. Not this place! It was like getting dropped in the middle of Brooklyn, everyone was loud, a heard a few 'Go F#%$ Yourself-s' and the overall atmosphere was totally laid back...i laughed a lot and had a good time breaking from the traditional Charleston high brow-ness. with that said, it was a decent breakfast, a fun atmosphere and a decent price... i'd eat there again. however, i'd order about half as much.

    (3)

  • Maria E.

    My family and friends went to Toast for dinner (4pm) and we were expecting the atmosphere to be a little bit more trendier, but it was more like a diner. Anyway, we started off with the nachos, and maybe ordering nachos in South Carolina was a bad dumb idea on our part because they were not horrible, but they were not good. The cheese on the nachos tasted like warmed up Kraft Velveeta cheese. I ordered fried catfish, and the catfish was pretty good - it was fresh and very juicy. I also got a she-crab soup. Now, this was my first time having she-crab soup, and although It was thick, I found it tasteful. I just wish the temperature could have been more hot, as opposed to just warm - they probably just microwaved it. My husband ordered a seafood platter and grits and they were the worst grits in town! I can cook better grits! They lacked flavor and the consistency was watery-like. His platter was not a platter, but a regular round plate with 3 oysters, and not sure what else came with the platter but all I know he was still hungry after we left. What really made me dislike this place was the fact that the cornbread was bad. It was a little dry and something was just off about the flavor. We are in the south and how do you not have delicious cornbread?! The service was ordinary. Maybe Toast has a good breakfast - I don't know - but I know my family will not go back here for dinner.

    (2)

  • Larry P.

    This place is great! Stopped down here on my road trip to FL, and I want to stop on my way up again! Their biscuits are to die for, must get it instead of the toast!!!!!!!!! Their food portions are very good and you will be full by the time you leave. We stopped here for Brunch. Parking is hard around the area, but parking lots re around for 8$ al day. DONT LEAVE YOUR CAR IN THE DAYS INN NEXT DOOR AS IT WILL GET TOWED!!! MUST STOP BY AND HAVE A PLATE!!!

    (5)

  • Ryan K.

    Had a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant that was amazing. Love the the home fries too. Even though there was a long waiting list, we were able to immediately get seats at the bar. The gal at the bar was on point too.

    (5)

  • Nick N.

    We went in for brunch and were able to sit right down...but I can see that there would be a wait at time because I guess we just beat the crowd and they kept coming. Our server was quick and attentive. The food was really good and served quickly. This is on my list of places to hit the next time I am in town!

    (4)

  • Catherine L.

    Came to Charleston for vacation with my cousin and mom. Heard about Toast so we went to try it one day for brunch. Ordered Lobster cake Sammie and it didn't taste good. My cousin ordered crab cake Benedict and the crab cake tastes bad too. Would not recommend this place. Try Magnolia's, Husk or Poogan's Porch....

    (1)

  • Bryan M.

    After reading the comments for Toast, I was leaning towards ordering the Eggs Meeting Street since it seemed like EVERYONE was raving about it and nothing else. The waitress came by and I asked her for her "go-to item" for both breakfast and dinner and she said, "well, the one breakfast item is my favorite item on the menu..." and proceeded to point out the Eggs Meeting Street. Done. Sold. Ordered. I also ordered a bowl of the She Crab soup. I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street as a double with the potatoes and bisquit for sharing. There was plenty of everything to share! Also, the soup was delicious. To top it all off, they offer a $10 all-you-can-drink mimosa special that was taken advantage of by the ladies at the table and they said the drinks were good as well. We were greeted outside by a friendly employee who seated us and our waitress, Tiffany, was quick, attentive, and friendly. There was even a live band playing who was very talented. I have nothing bad to say about this place. Eat here and enjoy!

    (5)

  • Ryan V.

    Mediocre...

    (2)

  • Roland T.

    Great breakfast brunch in the main street of Charleston minutes away from the old part of the city. The food was superb however due to the wait time before our dishes arrive, I can only give them a 3 star rating despite the friendliness of the wait staff.

    (3)

  • Damon M.

    Great breakfast ! Very pleasant service! Wife had stuffed French toast w/ peaches and enjoyed it very much. She also tested the server on " the bottomless mimosa" she never saw the bottom of the glass. I had a simple classic breakfast and everything was prepared as it should be.

    (4)

  • Charlie J.

    We love breakfast places, especially in the South, and on consecutive days went here and to the Hominy Grill. Ill do a separate review for Hominy Grill, but Toast was a letdown. The wait was extremely long. The menu was gimmicky (unlimited mimosas / stuffed French toast). The mimosas aren't actually bottomless. They want to get you out as fast as possible. The Bloody Mary was good, but the rest of the fare we could have found at Bob Evans or IHOP. The food wasn't bad but for the 30 minute wait outside and relatively rude and rushed staff, there are far better places in Charleston.

    (2)

  • Whitney S.

    This place is fantastic!! It's like a really great Charleston version of IHOP! Perfect location right in the middle of the Historic district on Meeting St. We had the Meeting Street Eggs (poached egg, fried green tomato, and fried crab cake with a delicious remoulade sauce) and the peach-stuffed French toast. Absolutely adored the eggs (and the home fries that came with it), but think the French toast wasn't for me. It's real bread and not as fried, sweet and gooey as regular French toast. But still yummy - my boyfriend ate it all up! Good coffee and FANTASTIC service. Would have gone twice during my 4-day visit if there weren't so many restaurants to try in the area.

    (5)

  • Jing B.

    My experience on 10/18/2013: After a fly landed on my spinach and mandarin salad, the waitress changed for me promptly. And then I tried the spinach leaf, it really reminds me of the water at the bottom of a trash can, not sure if it was the dressing problem.

    (1)

  • Sam P.

    i hate to rate a place when the last time i ate there was over a year ago (don't recall being too impressed with the food actually)...however, this review is just for the bar portion of Toast. While the bar side of this place is rather quaint, it made for quite an enjoyable part of the night. We were walking by when we heard some music playing inside, so we stopped to check it out and sure enough it was indeed a real dude playing guitar. Kevin Church was his name and he's pretty talented. Matt the bartender was a friendly and entertaining guy. He could easily be a bit over the top for some people, but it worked for us that night. The highlight of the night was riding the Bourbon Train. No idea if it was a good deal or not, but you get four 1/2 pours of high quality bourbons for $30. Love the idea of drinking bourbon, but always stick to beer, so i can't make an expert recommendation on actual costs and quality. But there is no resisting when Mr. Church starts singing a Bourbon Train jingle and you see somebody else ordering one. Actually, it's best not to resist and just sit back and see where the Bourbon Train will take you.

    (4)

  • Dasha W.

    Great food! Excellent Service! Horrible Parking! Awesome Mimosas!

    (4)

  • Janine B.

    I am not sure why this place gets rave reviews and why there is a wait and a line outside the door for this restaurant. The food is really just eh. And the look of the restaurant is dingy. The food is nothing to write home about. My friend and I were so excited to get the french toast which they say is rated by the NY Times, but we were totally disappointed. It is a think piece of raisin bread with either a peach or apple sauce over it. It was really gross. The sauces had no taste whatsoever and the bread was just soggy. It was really almost in edible. My husband got eggs and a biscuit and honestly we have had better meals at Bob Evans and Friendlys. If you are in Charleston, SC, don't waste even a single minute on this place. There are so many awesome restaurants to choose from in Charleston...this is definitely NOT one of them. Totally overrated!!

    (2)

  • Olivia S.

    Big disappointment. Why would you bread and fry a crab cake - for breakfast, no less? The grits were good, my friends' who got the potatoes didn't have anything to rave about. The coffee was okay, the eggs were done okay, really, in all, not worth the wait or the raves it seems to receive. There were also a lot of flies and things didn't seem to be as clean as they should.

    (2)

  • Olesya Z.

    So underwhelming. We didn't have a wait to get a table and got the food pretty quickly. Our waitress was really nice and checked up on us. The food was underwhelming and the portions were quite large. My shrimp étouffée was really salty. Didn't enjoy the fried green tomatoes at all. Plus, you have to order the shrimp and grits off the menu during brunch. It wasn't worth the walk there for what we got/the price so I won't be recommending it to others.

    (2)

  • Andrew W.

    I have nothing but good things to say about Toast once you get into the door but getting in that door is often a very slow process. Each time I have gone it has been on a weekend morning for brunch...and half of Charleston seems to be waiting in line as well. Typical wait times have been 45 minutes to an hour...longer than I normally would ever wait at a restaurant but each time it's been a beautiful day outside so we just chilled. The $12 all you can drink mimosa is a favorite to go along with their delicious breakfast food. Prices are very reasonable...most meals are $10 and under for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Kristie F.

    Wow! Here's the thing...the Eggs Meeting Street is smack somebody's mama good! Who knew so many different, stand alone flavors would come together so magically?!? I ordered a single, but could have clearly eaten another. Yes, it's a little pricey but that's what you get when you're in downtown Chucktown. Kudos to Toast for knowing the value of Yelp and offering a discount. Woot! The also offer bottomless mimosas for $10 but I couldn't rationalize getting smashed in the morning...I'm a featherweight. But seems like a good deal.

    (4)

  • Louise M.

    Went to Toast for Saturday breakfast. People were waiting outside for seating. When we went in to add our name to the 10 mn. wait list, we noticed no one was seated at the bar and asked if we could sit there. We were seated and served immediately by a very attentive and thankful bartender who was frustrated that the hostess neglects to offer bar seating as an option. As she said, "I like to make maney too when I'm at work!" Although the crab cake and fried green tomato sounded tempting we weren't ravenously hungry and settled for omlettes. Food was good, generous portion, priced fairly.

    (3)

  • Lisa V.

    I gave it a couple stars solely for the tentative service because the food was mediocre. It received so many reviews on TripAdvisor, we had to try it but we were there for dinner. Maybe that made all the difference? 3 for $20 was a great deal but I wouldn't go back if I lived here. The she-crab soup had bits of shell and was too salty, the apps seemed small and meh with sad garnishes of iceberg lettuce to fill the plate, shrimp and grits weren't memorable, and though a unique idea, the sweet tea fried chicken was moist but just sweet with nothing to compliment it besides plain mash potatoes and average greens. I was so disappointed we could have tried a local joint with more heart and soul in the flavors. No bueno for dinner.

    (2)

  • LOIS B.

    Um, written up in The New York Times for their stuffed French toast. Okay I'll try it. "Stuffed" means they have cut out the bread portion so you are served only crust with your choice of filling. I selected peach. Out comes my breakfast, but not my husband's, so while we waited for his, which they OBVIOUSLY had to prepare, I cut into my french toast. Shocked to find a curly gray hair in it, I put down my knife and fork, and waited. The waitress tried to convince me that this was something that had to do with the preparation and that if I looked I would see other such things all around the edges, there were no other curly gray hairs. They finally took it away, because I refused to eat it, and brought out my husband's breakfast. Now, they did offer to make me another, or something else, but at that point he would have been finished with his, so what's the point?

    (1)

  • Laurel S.

    GET THE BISCUIT! it's a biscuit as big as your head and so fluffy and buttery that you don't need anything except maybe a little honey on it. Thier desserts are also divine. Great staff, my mom wanted coffee late one night and they brewed a fresh pot just for her. Sit at the bar if you don't want to wait for breakfast! The food comes out really quickly too!

    (5)

  • Jenna W.

    Delicious Steak and Egg sandwich. Very nice staff. The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy, though the attire of the staff seemed a little under-dressed for the locale. Waitstaff was very attentive.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    Everyone raves about the breakfasts. A great place to have dinner as well. The glazed fried chicken was succulent and crispy at the same time. Old fashioned shrimp & grits were wonderful as well. But its the bar in this tiny little joint that makes it. If Matt's on duty, ask him for a Manhattan. You'll have a few minutes discussing the virtues of prohibition area drinks and the various bourons and ryes that can make this drink unique. They make their own sweet vermouth and their own bitters (try the dried cherry bitters in your Manhattan). Listen, I'm not a fan of Manhattans. My wife is. I always think the things are too darned sweet. Matt knows how to make them here. They're not sweet. They're just plain perfect.

    (4)

  • Tony G.

    1St time visit, for lunch. VERY casual, family friendly. Fried green tomatoes excellent, she crab soup fantastic. Great prices for ambiance and fare. Would go again.

    (4)

  • Natasha U.

    The only place really open for breakfast on a Saturday morning before 8am. It's right in the middle of downtown on Meeting Street and you can't miss it. They have your average breakfast fare with the added unlimited mimosas for an additional $10. I opted for the unlimited coffee for $2 :) Anyway, I shared half of their signature three-egg omelet with my dining companion which consisted of zucchini, jack cheese and mushrooms. They put the ingredients on top instead of folding them into the omelet which to me is sort of lazy and does not an omelet make. It was cooked all right, just was sort of average, I suppose. Coffee was sort of weak as well. This came with hash brown potatoes and I ordered a side of country ham. Now that slice of ham was pretty damn delicious. This was no cold cut ham here. Anyway, service was really friendly and prompt and the manager even came by and chat with us for a bit. It's got a welcoming feel to it and they even have a coffee station set up front for the local police to come in from the cold and have some coffee and chit chat with the staff. It seems like a touristy place but also seems to a local favorite as well. The bathroom is weird but kept clean and it's pretty old. Again, it's clean though so, no worries. Overall, an okay place to eat breakfast.

    (3)

  • Ian G.

    Every time I visit Charleston, SC. I eat at Toast atleast twice! Their eggs benedict will change your life. It comes with a crab cake and a fried tomatoe. Toast is very affordable and also has great french toast.

    (5)

  • Elda L.

    Get Matthew the bartender to tell you stories. Good way to learn about the area while drinking his specialty cocktails. The happy hour prices are ridiculously cheap. I only had drinks, but the items on the menu seemed delicious. Well anything is delicious when they make po'boy sandwiches.

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    Another great breakfast spot in Charleston! I had the eggs meeting st which is a poached egg on top of a crab cake and fried green tomato with a remoulade sauce. It came with a biscuit and home fries. The food was excellent! Service was very good, fast and attentive. They seem used to having a lot of tourists (which I was) and I heard them giving tips to the other tables of things to do over the weekend. I also enjoyed the latte I got to-go.

    (5)

  • Katie S.

    We were a party of 4 and we all ordered different things, everyone enjoyed their order. Coffee was good and plentiful. Mary our server was very efficient and kind.

    (4)

  • Heather L.

    I loved it!!!! It was great food... waaaaaaaaaaaaay too big of portions. But I loved the atmosphere of a Cheers meets Seinfield. I'm pretty sure I caught one of the waiters sneak 2 shots of Jager, and it was 10am in the morning. The staff was friendly, laid back, and southern...But not that sugar sweet southern, the "want to come back to my trailer and have a beer?" southern, which I totally was digging. I would make it a priority to go back if I was ever in Charleston again.

    (5)

  • Marissa F.

    This is a great casual stop for any time of the day. I love that they serve breakfast until 4pm! The shrimp and grits are delish and it's a nice pescetarian option. Since many places add sausage, it is usually off limits to me, but not here. I've been here a few times and had good experiences. We will definitely be back again. Be sure to check in, too! This restaurant group is good about having offers for yelpers.

    (4)

  • Jennifer B.

    Didn't even get to eat. The bartender was rude. We had 2 girls and 2 guys and there were 2 seats at the bar. She would not serve us if we were standing, only sitting but you couldn't get a drink and walk away. She actually suggested that one couple stay and let the other couple sit out in the hot sun without being served. Poor southern hospitality.

    (1)

  • Chris R.

    Ate at Toast for breakfast and was just not impressed. Granted I'm writing this AFTER eating breakfast at Another Broken Egg (which was really really good). The place was old and kinda dirty and after seeing all the lines of people waiting to eat here, I guess I was expecting more. Fortunately my fiancée and I just happened to walk in without a reservation so no line, no wait. The host was less than friendly but our waitress was so that balanced out. The drinks were good mimosas and Bloody Mary but that's it...they were JUST good...not bad...not great. The food was similar...just good. Nothing here that blew us away. Two dishes that were simply....eh! Fiancées French toast which was allegedly NY Times noteworthy...was not for us. I had the crab cake topped with egg and fried green tomato. Again it was just...good. It did come with a biscuit that was the size of my head, which was actually pretty good. I'm not trying to blast Toast, I simply thought it was a very average establishment. The decor was not appealing and needed a makeover. The staff was friendly (more our server than our host). And the food and drink was just average. It's an okay place to stop in for some basic breakfast needs, but if you're looking for a dining experience, this is NOT the place. If you're looking for a breakfast experience....try Another Broken Egg.

    (3)

  • Winifred K.

    My husband picked the Eggs Meeting Street (double-sized) and I ordered the short stack chocolate chip pancakes with country ham. The waitress asked if I wanted maple syrup with it and I said yes. I also showed her my yelp coupon. The food was delicious but my I was disappointed when I received the check. I had to remind the waitress of my discount and then found out that I was charged 1.50 for the syrup??? WTF

    (3)

  • Jeff R.

    Waited about 25-30 minutes on a Sunday morning. Friendly staff. Good southern good. I would do it again!

    (4)

  • Lisa S.

    Very cute little breakfast place, within walking distance from Market Pavillion. There was a huge line of people waiting outside, but we ended up finding stools at the bar so the wait wasn't long at all. We had to get over to Kiawah Island for a friend's wedding ceremony (and I had to fit in my dress) so food-wise I actually didn't eat very much here, just some fruit and one over-easy egg, but I did try a bite of a friend's cheesy grits which tasted yummy. What compelled me to complete a Yelp review for Toast was their bloody mary, it was delicious! And the bartendar gave me my choice of vodka...not like Ketel, or Stoli, or Goose...more like bacon vodka or pepper vodka. I forget the other choices (mimosas had already been consumed by this point) but the bacon vodka with spicy bloody mary mix had me in Toast heaven on a lovely Saturday morning.

    (4)

  • Lindsay A.

    Completely overrated! Do not go here!!! There are so many great places to eat in Charleston and this is not one of them!

    (1)

  • Carlo B.

    While on vacation (June) we stopped into Toast of Charleston for breakfast. A truly hidden gem with that great southern charm. The wife had a short stack of banana pancakes and just raved about them. I had the classic two eggs, bacon, hash browns and homemade biscuit. A great meal to start the day with excellent service. Thanks to the staff for a great experience!

    (4)

  • Jonathan T.

    Awful. Worst brunch in Charleston. The restaurant was written up in the NYTimes a while back and has ridden the publicity straight into the ground. It smells like a dirty sponge and gives a false impression of the cuisine charleston is capable of providing.

    (1)

  • Russ B.

    This place is incredible. Great vibe, great food, and bottomless mimosas. I've been to Charleston twice and this has been the first and last place I stop at. Would recommend it to everyone who is stopping by.

    (5)

  • Sean B.

    Dined here during the Christmas Holiday was semi-impressed. Pros: The Biscuits are amazing along with the service Cons: I got the ham, bacon & cheese omelette and they put burnt bacon into the omelette. It was very similar to the omelette you would get at Waffle House (not that there is anything wrong with that......just not for $11).

    (2)

  • Suzanne B.

    Great service - thanks Lashon. Really good simple food. busy morning - 15 minute wait. Try the Meeting House Breakfast. Can't beat it.

    (5)

  • Andrew M.

    OK place. Omelets are full of butter even when you ask for "no butter"...

    (3)

  • Micky D.

    Oh my god - the French Toast! Looks like a juicy sirloin, and presented in this minimalistic, upscale-food-magazine-cover style. I picked the single size apple filling. The portion was just right, although you may want to borrow some of your co-diner's eggs to round things out. The syrup was thick but not overwhelming. The bread may appear a bit singed but that is just the caramel color of the sugar, it seems, since it tasted just right. Oh, yes, the wait time -- hell on a Sunday! We waited 45 minutes. The host will not even give you an approximate time given the throngs outside.

    (4)

  • Kevin B.

    Great food!...Try the french toast and bloody mary's!

    (4)

  • Andrea D.

    TOAST RESTAURANT IS GREAT!!!! I was visiting my best friend for couple of days and she took me to her favorite sunday brunch place. Service was on point and very attentive! Menu is pretty big and portions generous! Food was delicious and came out quickly. I literally had no room in my tummy for desert but the minute I tried their Stuffed French Toast, I couldn't put the fork down...Haha! Best brunch place in town!

    (5)

  • Matt S.

    Great food. Great service. Try the Jalapeño Bloody Mary! The deluxe French toast is amazing and unique...highly, highly recommend making a visit when in Charleston.

    (5)

  • Catherine W.

    I'm still fuming about the treatment we got here! The wait (and service) is insane! We waited an hour and a half. Let me repeat, an HOUR AND A HALF in the sun, in the sticky humidity, in the 90+ degree Charleston heat . . and we never got seated! They won't let you wait indoors. They don't give you water. They don't let you buy your own water to keep you from getting heatstroke; if any one of your party leaves to get water and they call your name, guess what? you all get skipped . . even after waiting hours! These are among the many rules you need to follow to get in to this ridiculous place. The waitresses repeatedly seated parties that had put their names in way after us (we saw them walk up since we had to just kill time outside) and left us out there. That happened at least 8 times. When we finally, gently called their attention to it (no, we weren't rude), they got snotty with US! That was the last straw. They seem very willing to treat their customers like dirt. The reason I'm so upset is because this lunch fiasco ended up occupying most of our last afternoon in Charleston. We didn't get done with our lunch at another place until 4:30 p.m.! It took away our afternoon at the beach and all the shops were closed by that time on Sunday. Argh. It just isn't worth it. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else!

    (1)

  • Aleks K.

    I would recommend this if you go early, we went on Sunday morning at 10 and there was already a half hour wait. I had the apple French toast with apple syrup, it looks like a quarter of a round loaf. The apple is sliced and inside/under the bread. A strange presentation for French toast but it was definitely tasty. The bf got an omelette with whole wheat toast and home fries. His plate was much fullerene varied than mine. We were both pleased, although this is not something I would wait for. I was surprised to see they don't have waffles!

    (3)

  • Chad B.

    NOT IMPRESSED!! Went for breakfast today. Literally waited and hour and half for our food. We ordered scrambled eggs and biscuits so not like it was a difficult plate to make. Kept being told it would be just another minute.. Right as we are getting up to leave the food shows up, BUT the pancakes were rubbery and we had to send it back. .The place was in chaos, servers standing around and the manager yelling at everyone but accomplishing nothing..Its a shame because we had so many good meals in Charleston to have our last meal there spoil the trip...

    (1)

  • Dennis P.

    We visited Charleston a few years back and ate at Toast every morning. The french toast was great and the help very friendly and ate at the bar a few times. We went there this morning and what a dissappointment. It seemed like the place is under new management. We ordered a omelette and a side of bacon cooked through. The bar tender was either way over worked or just not able smile. The omelette was really runny, and the mushrooms weren't fully cooked and the side of bacon came out 1/2 cooked so we sent that back to have it cooked throughly through. The bacon never showed up again and when we went to pay the bill the bacon was included on the bill. I mentioned the bacon never showed up and we really shouldn't have to pay for that and she took that off and I believe this wasn't the bartenders fault that the bacon didn't make it back, but at the end of the day it never showed back up again. I gave the bartender a $20 bill and she then turned around and asked me to sign a credit card and it was the credit card of the patron sitting next to us and I told him to go ahead and pay it and they will give you our order of bacon on the next trip. He whispered that the place was a FUBAR and I agreed. This place must be under new management, because the demeanor of the employees was very stressed and unhappy. 180 degree experience from the last time we were in Charleston. Sadly, a real disappointment for sure!

    (1)

  • Antonio M.

    Since we were visiting the area, we waited to eat until we got there. The restaurant is "cute" in a picturesque kind of way. We were greeted and after a short wait we were seated. While food was okay at best, the service was not. Our server (she never gave us her name but is tattooed (not an issue but is a good way to describe her) wears heavy eye makeup and too much perfume for food service) did not tell us the specials. I overheard them from another server and ordered the meatloaf and mashed potatoes with gravy with corn. Our server left the restaurant during the service and when she returned about 15 minutes later I stopped her as she was about to pass and said "we were waiting for you we have a question. Are the mashed potatoes homemade?" She said "Why? You don't like them?" My wife said they were okay but I stated that they taste like instant. Our server said they are made there but thinks they may be a mix of fresh and instant. I replied "oh" and before I could say anything else she said "if you don't like them next time you should being your own." I was completely caught of guard. We paid our bill and left. All of the nice things we heads about Toast were undone by the efforts or lack of effort of this one server. We will not return and would recommend not eating here. Now I am wondering if one star is too generous.

    (1)

  • Chris D.

    Best Breakfast experience ever tasted. Pepper steak and shrimp with bottomless mimosas = amazing

    (5)

  • evan r.

    2.5/5 stars for me here. On a recent personal trip to explore Charleston I found myself on yelp seeing what places I should check out. Toast was on a short list of places for earlier in the day, so I checked it out for breakfast. Given the # of reviews I was worried I wouldn't get a table but the place is fairly big. I also think I got a bit lucky, as there was a line when I left. Clientele is always a good indication in my book and it was a bit mixed from what I could tell. Tourists and locals. A nice waitress helped us out straightaway. She engaged us in conversation, asking where we were from, what we were in the mood for. My girl and I even pulled out a map and she told us some places to check out while in town. Very helpful on that front. I was more in the mood for lunch than for breakfast, so I ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It totally has a diner feel to it and that's always a good option for me at a diner. I started with the crab soup while I waited for the chicken salad. My dining partner had more of a southern breakfast...sausage grits, eggs, home fries and ham....She really enjoyed her dish but I wasn't a huge fan of mine at all. Maybe I caught them on an off morning, maybe I was just in a bad mood. I got the vibe my crab soup wasn't super fresh and had the same feeling for my chicken salad. She did think the coffee wasn't fresh, so maybe I wasn't losing my mind on that theme. In comparison to the other places I went to while I was down in Charleston, I don't think I would be back. Until next time...

    (2)

  • Micah S.

    One of our best eating experiences in Charleston. Visited Toast on our last morning here. We sat near the bar, and the service was fantastic. Coffee was kept hot and topped off before I could get halfway through my cup. I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street, and my wife got the Blueberry pancakes. The Eggs Meeting Street were amazing. I recommend getting getting a double stack if you have a hearty appetite and want to be filled up for a day of sightseeing.

    (5)

  • Paula L.

    We came for breakfast. Average food, lots of hash browns, small pieces of potatoes deep fried with no seasoning that I could taste. Corned beef hash was just okay. Toast was thick cut bread. Decaf coffee was nothing special and weak. I came because the reviews were good but walking away disappointed.

    (3)

  • Dolores F.

    My daughter and I visited Toast at the advice of my Son and Daughter-In-Law while we were visiting Charleston. Toast went out of their way to make our dinner enjoyable. Everything we ate was delicious!!!! We will definitely eat here on our next visit to Charleston.

    (5)

  • Susie G.

    Toast must have one of the premier locations for a restaurant in Charleston. It's about a block from the Market on Meeting Street. As we have driven by, we have often seen people waiting to get in. Today, not only did we get a parking spot out front, we were seated immediately. Had we come a bit later, as a line formed out front, it would not have been worth the wait. After walking 90 minutes earlier in the day I couldn't decide if I wanted breakfast (served all day) or lunch. Luckily, the menu has many options. The name "Toast" made me think that they only served breakfast, which was incorrect. I was surprised to see a full bar when we walked in, and to see that the restaurant also offered lunch and dinner. Additionally, they offer unlimited mimosas for $10.00 all day long. They even have a set of rules that go with the mimosa offering. The restaurant is small and seats about 40+ people. Wooden booths line most of the seating area and the service is brisk. Our server quickly approached us and gave us menus. We were in view of the blackboards that advertise the specialty coffee drinks (lattes, espresso, etc.), homemade pies, cobbler, cheesecake, croissants and assorted baked goods. There was much to choose from and my husband had his eye on a piece (or two) of coconut cake to go! I should always trust my instincts and once again I ignored them. A creature of habit I usually order a sausage and cheese omlette with hash browns and maybe a bagel for breakfast. I am rarely disappointed. But no, I had to be adventurous and order The Low Country Eye-Opener - Shrimp Etouffee, usually a Cajun stew of shellfish served over rice with fried green tomatoes. Toast's spin was that it's served over grits, rather than rice. I passed on the grits and substituted home fries on the side. My husband ordered The Charleston Surf & Turf - marinated grilled rib eye, two eggs any style (unfortunately he was not given an option...), smothered in grilled shrimp and onions on an English muffin and served with home fries. We waited for our order as we watched the line at the door grow. We didn't have to wait long before our breakfast was served. I can say that this restaurant is efficient. Servers, busboys, managers and hostesses are on the move! The Surf & Turf was Surf & Tuff. The steak wasn't a good cut of beef and part of it was cooked medium rare as ordered, while the rest was well done. The "smothered in" grilled shrimp consisted of seven shrimp on top of his egg and steak combo. "Shrimp" perfectly described the serving size of the shrimp. The etouffee was visually unappealing, but hey, don't judge a dish by how it looks, instead judge it by the flavor. The brown stuff, which I'll assume was their version of etouffee, had a few shrimp in it and was cold. The hash browns and fried tomatoes were very hot, but the star of the show was a disappointment. Thankfully our server stopped by and took the entire dish back to be redone. Once again we were eating in the "installment plan" - he eats, then I get my breakfast, then I eat. This never makes for a good dining experience. When the dish came back, it was in fact warm, but alas, I did not care for it. Unfortunately, the brown stuff didn't get any better when it was warmed up. To the manager's credit she stopped by and inquired how things were. By this point in time, I had decided not to eat my etouffee but rather to snack on the home fries and the tasty homemade biscuit. When she asked about our breakfast I told her that "I didn't care for it, but it was my personal preference." To her credit, she told me I could have had anything else on the menu, should I desire a replacement. Since my husband was done eating already and I declined the offer. She should have quit while she was ahead, but nooooo, she started to interrogate us. "Where are you from?" she asked. When we said that we lived here, she continued her inquiry. "But you're not from here?" We told her we had moved from Boston last year. "Oh," she said, "I knew you weren't from Charleston."And turned on her heel and left. I thought she must be a Charlestonian and I offended her sensibilities. Turns out she's from Jersey so I have no idea what she meant by that. I can say that our server saved the entire experience. She talked about her recent move from Arkansas and was just as pleasant as could be. Our rating would have been much lower had she not been so cordial.

    (3)

  • Imperial P.

    Toast gets a Boo and a Yay from me. I am an avid health rating checker, being on vacation my guard was down and I did not check before we dined. Toast has a health rating of C. That is the Boo. ( saw the rating after we ate the second day ) The food was good. I enjoyed my veggie omelet with a biscuit and the mimosa (bottomless mimosas served everyday), my mom also enjoyed her omelet (southern omelet i believe) and her irish cream latte. The service was great, Clint was our waiter and he made the experience well worth the wait. So while I enjoyed the food, the service and the prices. I would not return until the health rating was upped.

    (3)

  • Kerri M.

    We visited Toast during lunchtime this past week. Our waiter was attentive and the food was great. The bottomless mimosas are a great deal and definitely got our day off to the right start. ;)

    (4)

  • Mark G.

    Just ate lunch - fried green tomato BLT and chicken salad sandwiches - both were very good. The waitress Emily was very friendly and helpful. Key lime pie was delightful. It was a great lunch experience.

    (4)

  • Mackenzie G.

    Great food; however, poor customer service. It was pouring outside as well as lightening and thundering, and the hostess refused to let anyone wait for their table inside. Instead, 20 of us were forced to crowd under their awning. While Toast may have good food, it's management needs to rethink this situation.

    (1)

  • Katrina C.

    Overall, I liked this place. We came on Easter Sunday. We had reservations elsewhere, but when we showed up - they weren't serving their brunch menu! It was bizarre, so we asked around and ended up here. We waited maybe 30-40 minutes, which wasn't bad considering it was Easter. The waitresses were having some sort of pajama Sunday, which I thought was a little weird but whatever. I had a mimosa, which was pretty tasty and a decent size. My friend got some yummy fried green tomatoes, and honestly - I can't even really remember what I ate. It was good, but obviously did not make an impression. Certainly not the best food I had in Charleston, but the prices were right and the location was good.

    (3)

  • Jonathan B.

    Sweet Tea Glazed Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes and Collard Greens, Pork Tenderloin with black eyed pees and sausage, fried green tomatoes and crab cakes... Everyone in my party loved everything!!! The price is right and staff is super friendly. Well worth a visit!

    (5)

  • Jeff S.

    Me and my friend split double orders of eggs meeting street, and the stuffed French toast (plenty of food). And it helped us achieve breakfast Nirvana! Had I been receiving a bj at the same time I was eating, my body would have exploded in a shower of sparkling breakfast foods, and everyone who witnessed would have orgasmed. That good.

    (5)

  • Melissa H.

    Eggs meeting street to die for! Spring for the bottomless Mimosas. Want to go back already!

    (5)

  • Nina W.

    What a nice place for breakfast. This place we stumbled across our last day in Charleston, we had asked our Consear to suggest a breakfast place that was good and not that expensive, she suggested Toast. Toast is located in the downtown area which is a wonderful place to be, there are tons of restaurants,shops, bars and nightlife. There are many other restaurants that are overly expensive and not as good. Toast has a lowcountry menu which is really good down-home food. The shrimp and grits are awesome, a must-have! And the bottomless mimosas a great add-on for the perfect brunch. Our server name was Beth she was great, she was very patient and was great with suggesting tasty items on the menu. If you're in town look them up it's great for families, friends and small groups or couples.

    (4)

  • Karen F.

    I arrived in Charleston at 8:30 last night and jumped on the computer to order dinner before it was too late. I used Charleston Delivers and I ordered from Toast. I use a delivery service fairly regularly when I travel. So, I know that often the food isn't the greatest after being picked up by a driver and brought to my hotel. that was not the case with my meal from Toast. I ordered a steak for myself and a huge cheeseburger for Jack (my dog). :-) The food was excellent, even after delivery time. The portions were large and it came with all the condiments and utensils. I can't wait to actually eat there in person!

    (5)

  • Cornelius J.

    Eggs Meeting Street...amazing!!! And then you add bottemless mimosas and Linda as your server, who never lets you mimosa reach the bottom = an amazing brunch!!!

    (5)

  • Doug S.

    We were in Charleston, SC today. Was craving the fried flounder sandwich; however, was told it was no longer on the menu. Had the fried shrimp po-boy instead. It was very good. The fries were under cooked, but it was a good experience.

    (5)

  • Ilka S.

    Excellent service and the the best bloody Mary I've ever had! Great location and the relaxed vibe inside was nice. Food was good but not great. Would go back for brunch and to sample another bloody Mary. Bacon-Jalapeno-yum!

    (3)

  • Rachel H.

    BEST BREAKFAST! This place is amazing! Had a tip from a friend to try it out. Minimal wait on sat am. I had the "eggs meeting street" breakfast with cheese grits and biscuit. MOUTH WATERING. Friend green tomato that is Topped with egg and this yummy sauce makes it like heaven in your mouth!!! Oh. And Bloody Mary = delish!!! We had Deborah as our waitress and she was super friendly and lots of personality! A MUST visit on your Charleston trip!!!

    (5)

  • Susan I.

    Had the best breakfast and the most efficient and fun waitress (MARY) when my sisters, cousin and I had our memorable breakfast here. There was a line outside the door and we were starving. We were told that it would be a 20 minute wait and that's what it was on the nose. Without question, it was certainly worth the wait. Our orders were taken, and our coffee and juice arrived less than 5 minutes from the time we were seated. My omelet was delicious and was made exactly the way I requested. We all loved our meals and appreciated the tremendous service. Even Toast's General Manager (SHARON) chatted with us and made us laugh. (Think she was drawn to us because of our New York accents). This is certainly a place we will go to again on our next trip to Charleston --- which couldn't be soon enough.

    (5)

  • Colleen M.

    So I've heard this is the best breakfast in Charleston so when my family was in town visiting we tried this place. Normally I hate breakfast but I absolutely LOVE this place. I had their pancakes and it was some of the best pancakes I have ever had. Our waiter was very nice and helpful and my whole family enjoyed their breakfast.

    (5)

  • Dr. P.

    You're going to wait if you show up on the Sunday during Labor Day weekend. But it's SOO worth it. No reservations accepted. We waited an hour. The French toast: amazing. Jumbo Breakfast Sandwich with homemade biscuit: perfect.

    (5)

  • Melissa R.

    I hear the bottomless mimosas were great but I went for a double bloody Mary - garlic jalapeño vodka & bacon vodka. I can die happy now. Started with crab cakes and had the surf and turf. So much food - you could share that plate. Their potatoes are perfectly seasoned. Can't wait to go back

    (5)

  • Blanca B.

    Seafood omelette, biscuit and house potatoes= great breakfast!

    (5)

  • Shawn D.

    Fried Green tomato entree and shrimp/grits were very good and worth returning for. The catfish was drowning in sauce, but tasty. We were disappointed in the scampi, it was over cooked and under seasoned. The crab soup was loved or forgettable so it's worth a try. Excellent service.

    (3)

  • Jason P.

    We have always loved Toast -- it is a must-eat every time we are in Charleston. We had our rehearsal dinner here this past Friday and were beyond impressed with every aspect of the evening. They hosted our 30 guests in the back dining room without any extra fees or minimum payments (every other restaurant on the peninsula had a minimum of at least $2000 or a room fee of $500-$700). They went out of their way to design and print menus which we customized for our event, ensured that the Friday night live music wouldn't interfere and introduced us to the manager and assistant manager in case we needed anything. The service was wonderful, with two servers dedicated to our party. Everyone raved about the food. We had put a couple of breakfast items on our menu, not expecting anyone to order them since it was dinner time but several people thought this was really cool and did order breakfast. We personally had the pork chops and the seared ribeye steak which were both delicious. The decor and atmosphere are casual but very nice. Overall, I think Toast was the perfect location for our rehearsal dinner and would be for any other budget-minded wedding planners. And it will of course continue to be our favorite breakfast place in Charleston the next time we visit.

    (5)

  • Jenny K.

    Two words: Bottomless Mimosas. I really didn't see the bottom of my glass until we were about to leave the restaurant. My husband and I definitely left a little tipsy! I ordered their speciality Eggs Meeting Street - a fried green tomato topped with a crab cake, topped with a poached egg and a remoulade sauce. I got the biscuit and home fries as opposed to toast and grits. It was all excellent. I was also craving something sweet so I ordered a side of pancakes, which were also very good. It was plenty of food - I barely ate the biscuit and my husband and I made it through about 1/2 of the pancakes. My husband ordered a make-your-own omelet, and also got the biscuit and home fries. After waiting over 30 minutes for a table, it better be good and Toast did not disappoint! If we make it to Charleston again in the future I will definitely go here for brunch again!

    (5)

  • Mike C.

    bottomless mimosas need I say more

    (5)

  • Amanda L.

    On a girls trip to Charleston for the weekend, we were looking for a breakfast location. We decided to try Yelp and see what came up - boy were we surprised when we saw the first review for Toasts. It was from a personal friends of ours that he highly recommended it! We tried it as well and were NOT disappointed. We did have to wait about 30 minutes, but enjoying a bottomless mimosa out front of the restaurant while waiting wasn't an issue. The service was awesome - our waitress had her left arm in a sling and didn't miss a beat! Food was amazing - growing up in the south, but now living in Denver - I don't get many good Southern breakfast so it was a wonderful to enjoy grits and eggs - done the SOUTHERN way! Amazing experience - would definitely go again when back in Charleston!

    (5)

  • Kimber L.

    On a Monday at 11:00 we had about a 20 minute wait to be seated and witnessed one employee be rather rude asking the hostess to tell another waitress that "she can't get to her customers to give them their food" It wouldn't have been so bad if she hadn't yelled in waiting customers faces which were her abstacle. "excuse me" would have worked! And after the wait once we were seated we noticed there were many unoccupied tables we could have been seated at instead of waiting on the street in 30 degree weather. Once seated we enjoyed HUGE biscuits that were delicious,, with gravy that could have been warmer and more plentiful. My husbands ham & bacon omlett was fantastic with lots of meat. The service was average, though we did enjoy a beverage on the house while waiting. We didn't have the bottomless mimosa's but they looked good:) We will go back but will hope for better service

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    After walking forever trying to find a decent place to eat for Breakfast we found Toast, considering all the good reviews. We get there and wait for a minute while we wait I go to wash my hands in the DISGUSTING bathroom. After finally going in we had to still wait another 10 minutes for the waitress to even take our drinks. Finally we order (simple plates) mine being sides (toast, eggs & home fries) my boyfriend order the The Jumbo breakfast (biscuit, home fries, eggs, & side of meat). The total was $28! The food was average and nothing special I was very surprised when I got the bill . Glad to say I won't be eating there again.

    (2)

  • Piril U.

    I can not get a read on this place. It is a cute little place, they had a yelp offer (they honored it promptly) and they serve breakfast all day long. What can go wrong? Plenty. Their NY Times featured French Toast only comes their way. So if you do not like cinnamon apple or peaches, too bad they are pre-maid. They have a limited options on pancakes and they do not serve oatmeal after 11 am. The waiter did not even try to accomodate our wishes. Can the French Toast be stuffed with jelly, jam or anything else? No. Period. No oatmeal for Vegan? She can not have the other things on the menu? No. Period. BUT everything everyone had was tasty. We marched back home satisfied but annoyed.

    (3)

  • Geoff D.

    My expectations might have been a little high, considering how there are so many good restaurants in charleston, and this place seemed to be THE breakfast place in town. I got the deluxe french toast stuffed with apples and cinnamon. That part was good, but their homade syrup on top was not very appetizing. My side of sausage was also cold. My wife got an egg white omelette and the eggs were a little runny. The bloody mary was great, with several flavored vodkas to choose from cucumber, bacon, basil, etc. The service was quick and friendly. If not for the high food expectations of charleston, I would have given it 3 stars.

    (2)

  • Dan C.

    This is the second time I have been to Toast, and I have to say, I am impressed. The food is very good and the prices are reasonable. The service, both times, has been excellent. I tried the fried green tomato BLT. We got the nachos as an appetizer, which were terrific, and the waitress even brought a second bowl of chips. My boys, each year, got pie for dessert. They never order dessert, but the pies here are amazing. While the place is not fancy, it is comfortable, and you will get much more memorable food at about the same price as you would eating at a Red Robin ( which is memorable in its own right, but not in a good way).

    (5)

  • Kelly S.

    Very good breakfast--we were a little bit rushed because the wait was more than we expected and we had somewhere to be, but we REALLY enjoyed our meals. They have bottomless mimosas for $12 a person - which is definitely worth it (though moreso if you have a little bit of time), because they are poured much bigger than the standard champagne flute. The food was delicious. Will definitely return!

    (4)

  • Kate J.

    Toast was probably among my favorite breakfasts I've ever had. And breakfast is my favorite meal. Here are some of the highlights - -They serve breakfast early all week - with bottomless mimosas each day. This is awesome when you're in town visiting during the week and completely oblivious to the work week schedule -Everyone was incredibly friendly. From the kitchen staff to the hostess (and everyone in between), I felt like I was having breakfast at a friend's house -The Eggs Meeting Street and the Low Country Eye Opener live up to the hype - MOST IMPORTANTLY, if they ask if you want apple butter with your biscuit, SAY YES. I swear I had a romantic moment with that apple butter.

    (5)

  • AL B.

    Ate here 2x but picked up goodies in the morning prob 4x- I am torn on how many stars to give it-Breakfast-YES-good selections of options-LARGE portions-home made biscuits-! BANANA BREAD is GREAT-super thick and YUMMY- don't bother with dinner unless you are in a pinch.. as we were-tired-raining- but dinner not even worth mentioning..very bland-but hey if you are in a pinch- In an area w. VERY FEW COFFEE shops-great place to grab a COFFEE and something sweet-close to Historic District-Hotels and a big Parking Garage across the street not far. Omelets are big enough to SHARE-and they open EARLY !

    (3)

  • Ashley H.

    My husband and I ate here for an early breakfast on 11/24/12. This place is in a great location, and has wonderful food! Especially their homemade apple butter. You must try! The staff are also super friendly, and I heard many people being told variations of the phrase "We are so glad you joined us today". It made me feel like they valued our business. My husband had the Eggs Meetings Street as suggested by our waiter, and he LOVED it! I had the Ham, Bacon and Cheese Omelette and a cappuccino, also delicious. The grits had light cheddar (I asked for it), and were done so well. Being from Florida, I can NEVER find a place that does grits well. This was it! I also wish I had about 5 biscuits so I could keep eating the apple butter, but alas my stomach could hold no more. So glad we picked this place!

    (5)

  • Courtney B.

    We live here in charleston and we LOVE toast!!! Especially our waitress today Cheryl, she did an awesome job, was super friendly, and was just the best to us! This was probably our 3rd time at toast and by far the best experience. Plus mid week is the time to go, no wait, and you don't feel bad for staying longer since there aren't a ton of people waiting!

    (4)

  • Jennie M.

    Service was quick and super friendly for this Monday breakfast. Tables were cozy, but all of my table neighbors were nice enough. Server suggested eggs meeting street over the shrimp and grits breakfast and I'm glad- it was exceptional! Fried green tomato, meaty crab cake with no filler, poached egg and remoulade stacked!!! Came with toast and cheese grits. Would go back in a heartbeat to try more of their creations!

    (4)

  • Lane D.

    We went there on a crowded Saturday morning - about a 30 minute wait, which my wife and I didn't mind. We had coffee and a bloody mary while waiting outside. The hostess was friendly and efficient in moving people through. We had the bottomless mimosa's, which were good though not great. Note that each person does have to get an entree if you get the bottomless mimosas (my wife and I usually split entrees and get an extra side or two). I understand the rule and we didn't mind, though. We got the Eggs Meeting Street, a take on Eggs Benedict with a fried green tomato, a crabcake, and a poached egg with remoulade sauce. It was overall great, but the egg came out overdone and it took about 5 to 7 minutes for our sever to come back by for us to ask for a new one. She brought a new egg out (cooked correctly this time), but it would have been nice for her to take the whole plate back since the food wasn't hot anymore. It just meant that what would have been an amazing meal was knocked down a notch to very good. We also had a plate of pancakes which were also very good, with sides of bacon and grits. Again, very good. Some have said "best grits," but I wouldn't go that far. I've eaten a lot of grits in my life. Decor was very downhome and comfortable. The waitstaff was friendly and service was good. Toast is definitely worth the four stars and we would both return.

    (4)

  • Hana M.

    Ohh no this place. My mother after getting a coupon for their mimosa brunch sought this place out. When waling in I had deja vu ~ it's the same lousy place I ate with bf 2 years ago. I would've rated it a star then. Was I going to tell them they we're in for the worst breakfast of their life as we were already in there? (A large dead restaurant with only 2 other diners at 11 AM is a big red flag anyway no?) I thought maybe breakfast isn't as bad as lunch (worst crab cakes worst green tomatoes ever they were just so bland and dry and fishy crab and wilty tomatoes) well it has been 2 years... so stuck it out. For our brunch, no one liked anything except the waitress. BUT nice service won't save a restaurants ass until they get a cook who can actually cook. ::WARNING: RANTING AHEAD:: The coffee didn't even taste like coffee, but dirty water. The grits were comparable to those last crusty bits you get from the bottom of the pan in the waffle house at 3 am. The omelet was really thin and overcooked. Biscuits stale. I ate nothing! And I should warn anyone going into town for a trip, if tour guide/front desk ppl give you restaurant coupons: you rip those up and throw um back in their face because they don't know sh*t - THEY ARE PAID TO PROMOTE SH*T. Trust me, I have enough experience from wandering around charleston dazed and confused when I first moved here and trusting people who make a living selling those god damn ghost tours. I'm from NY and I'd never give someone trying to sell trolex watches in manhattan the time of day ever. Coupon ppl = trolex trolls. except down here they smile sweetly and ask you how your day is (BTCH WHAT U CARE FOR???) JUST SAY NO!!!

    (1)

  • Sherri W.

    The Low Country Eyeopener with a side of gravy was savory but the grits could have had more butter. The breakfast potatoes and fried green tomatoes were crispy not greasy and the crabcake had a good proportion of crabmeat. Remolade was pretty but not flavorful. Excallent iced lattes as well. Staff was courteous and friendly and offered a to go cup for my latte.

    (4)

  • Yvonne O.

    We were not fans of this place. Overpriced food that was not very good and terrible (slow) service. I got the low ocuntry eye opener and thought there was no flavor to any portion of the meal. Husband was really disappointed with the store-bought sausage patty that was nasty and tiny juice glass when he ordered a "large". I suppose being next to a frive-up motel you can't expect much but this was not a good first meal in town.

    (1)

  • Stacey E.

    We visited Toast this evening and were terribly disappointed. We were immediately surprised when we walked in to find a Tiki theme, with a diner dessert case, country music station playing, and a sports bar.The only dinner menu presented was a fixed four course meal. The food was terrible - Gordon Ramsey would be appalled. Then we were told that if we had a gift certificate from Restaurants.com , we could not order from that menu at the price presented, we'd have to be rung up at a higher price per item ordered because it was already a "special" and two discounts could not be used at once. The website is an absolute mis-representation of the restaurant. The saving grace of this place is the wait staff, our waitress was kind, courteous, attentive, and seemed to be quite embarrassed about the whole experience.

    (1)

  • Tony J.

    we went for breakfast on a thursday and the place was full (always a good sign). front staff was friendly and offered us coffee while we waited. i had shrimp and grits and it was EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! a true SC flavor and was told it was the best seller. walked by TOAST on the weekend and it was PACKED with a line outside, so be prepared to wait....but I loved it and would walk from baltimore to eat that dish again!!

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    It's Monday after July 4th. We travel to Charleston quite frequently from Myrtle Beach and always eat at Jestines Kitchen, which is totally amazing. We were with my brother and sister in law and after realizing Jestines was closed cuz it as Monday we went to Toast. We were seated in a family style booth (with 1 foot separating us) from 6 loud, abnoxious, drunk college students, our server promptly spilled sodas all over our table and my husband. We were moved to another table that was at least away from the drunken kids. We ordered our food and after 20 - 30 minutes of not seeing another customer, looking at dirty tables, I got up and asked if they were getting ready to close. Our server informed us that the reason the food was taking so long, was they ran out of the she crab soup and had to "break into their emergency batch", so while it was heating she told us our food was waiting in the window. We asked for our food. My husbands cheesesteak was a roll with a 3 inch piece of meat and one sliver of onion and pepper. My sister in laws grilled chicken sandwich had the other sliver of the onion and pepper. My turkey wrap and my brothers' turkey wrap was not "freshly roasted" but slimy cold cuts. Our server finally came back when we wanted the check and then asked how things were. Told her they sucked and she said sorry, we paid the check and told who we thought was the manager and were told to have a good day. Guess he thought we were tourists, never to appear there again. Well, Jestines Kitchen on Meeting Street will have my business and hopefully anyone who reads this. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, the line is so worth the wait. And the staff treats you fabulous. So definitely check out Jestines Kitchen, and consider Toast...toasted................

    (1)

  • Angi C.

    came here for a late start on a weekday and they were still nice enough to let us order from the breakfast menu. sweet tea is really really sweet, even when diluted with non-sweet tea - but i guess that's the south for ya. we went halfsies on two different breakfast plates. 'lowcountry eyeopener' was a shrimp and crawfish etouffe over grits with fried green tomatoes on top. 'eggs meeting street' was a benedict-style plate with fried green tomatoes instead of muffins, crabcake instead of ham, and a remoulade instead of hollandaise. both items were quite good, but a bit heavy so we had to spend the rest of day walking all around town to work off breakfast. food alone would get more stars but i didn't care much for the cheesy "tropical" atmosphere, complete with a fake tiki hut for the bar, reggae music, and carved coconut bowls you can order drinks in and take home with you (no thanks).

    (3)

  • Ashley T.

    Really awful. We only went here because we had a restaurant.com coupon for $10 off of $20, and thank goodness, because it would have been a rip-off otherwise. The restaurant is attached to the Days Inn (which in itself was a little dumpy) and the whole place felt and smelled dirty and sticky. The food tasted like it had been fried in 2 month old oil (where you could taste everything else fried in it). It is not worth the money (about $8-9 for a sandwich) .... go down the street to a cute bistro and skip this place!

    (1)

  • Jessica C.

    I've been here twice when visiting friends. There is always a wait on the weekends, so be prepared. You also can't bring a drink outside from the bar, which would help the time pass a little quicker. I've gotten the french toast once and the jumbo breakfast biscuit the second time. The biscuits are huge and so crumbly and delish. The egg and sausage on it was just OK, nothing memorable. The french toast was tasty. My friend always gets the seafood omelet and it looks pretty legit! Home fries were good too! They do a $14 carafe of mimosa. More OJ than champ, but I guess I shouldn't be getting drunk at noon...The other girls got bloody marys and were a fan. They have several vodkas to choose from, and they both really like to basil vodka in theirs. All in all, a delish breakfast, but don't go if you're starving or have some place to be right after! I also recommend parking far away so that you have to walk off your full stomach after!

    (4)

  • Jeff T.

    Service surprising pretty good, food unexpectedly really terrible and bland. Wouldn't come back here and wish we'd have gone somewhere else. My advice, skip it!

    (1)

  • Sara S.

    Some of the worst service I've seen on top of mediocre food. I was there with a group of people. Our server could not have been worse if she was physically trying to ignore us. She took two people's drink orders and just walked away leaving three other people high and dry. She would check on every table around us and not speak to us. Final straw - she forgot to put my order in. Never apologized. My food came out 15-20 after the rest of my table and: 1. The order was *still* wrong 2. The omelette was over cooked. They'd just tried to hide the brown part by placing it on the bottom. Since we'd already been waiting forever - it wasn't even worth sending back. When we got our check that was completely wrong too. My only positive thing to say is that the biscuits were great. Everything else left a terrible taste in my mouth.

    (2)

  • Logan K.

    The other half and I finally had a Saturday together without work or our child, so we thought we'd celebrate with brunch! Well, if 1pm is still considered brunch.... I'd heard mixed reviews, but we figured we'd venture to Toast anyway. For a beautiful, summer Saturday at noon-ish, the wait was only about 15 minutes. We could have sat sooner but we didn't want to sit at the bar. Our server came over for our drink order pretty quickly, and was pretty attentive with refills (though he kept bringing unsweetened tea, not sweet). We asked for straws a few times and never got them. I hate drinking from the rim of glasses in a restaurant, so that really bugged me. We eventually decided on the Eggs Meeting Street (double) and the peach stuffed french toast (single) and shared them. The french toast is more like a chunk of a loaf with some sauce and peach slices. It wasn't BAD, but it also wasn't really a french toast. And it was kind of hard. But the peach flavor was nice. The kitchen split the Eggs Meeting Street onto two plates without us even asking, which was nice. Home fries are great, but I'm a sucker for a fried potato. I had high hopes for the biscuit, but mine was really hard and dry. Overall, the egg-crab-tomato was pretty blah. When you take a bite of them all together, nothing stands out and the egg was poorly cooked. *Disclaimer- I am from Maryland, the home of all things crab. We don't believe in filler in our crab cakes, so I'm biased.* Overall, the portions are big, but the service and food quality are meh.

    (3)

  • Shabba R.

    I can't recommend this place for dinner. While they do have a full liquor bar, the menu is small and uninspired, as is the food that you're served. My wife had shrimp & grits, which was more like shrimp buried in grits that you then go on a hunt to find. I had the pork chops; lightly breaded, tasted like something I'm capable of cooking at home. They were accompanied by asparagus which was probably the best part of the meal, and potato salad that tasted store bought. My wife asked if she could get the shrimp & grits without the sausage that was mentioned on the menu. That was not possible, which means basically they cook it all up in huge amounts in advance, not at the time of your order. The alcohol drinks are expensive; i.e. $8 for a house wine from a bottle you could likely purchase in the $13-$15 range at the store. Decor is not trendy or fashionable like many of Charleston's downtown restaurants. It's kind of a late 80's early 90's hodgepodge of items; that old amber floor tile like you'd find in a Waffle House that hasn't been remodeled, "vintage" Campari wine posters on the walls, except in this case they were probably hung there on the first go-round and have made it to vintage status, vinyl booths that show their age, dusty ceiling tiles, etc. I've heard people say it's good for breakfast, but after dinner I didn't have much desire to try it when there's excellent places close by like Poogans Porch or Lowcountry Bistro.

    (2)

  • Shradha A.

    We got hungry later at night and weren't in the mood to wait for a table anywhere. We did a walk-in at Toast, just before they were set to close the kitchen. Understandably, they had run out of much of their menu items. They did have fried green tomatoes and fried okra but either I don't know what to expect or these were too greasy, doughy and bland. The server was friendly but she was working alone so even getting water refills became long waits.

    (2)

  • Stacey A.

    I have went down to South Carolina, Charleston for a Bachelorette weekend, our first day there we went to this brunch place. The place was poppin' and had to wait for about 30 min. many people recommended this place and so we had to try this out. The place was old little fashioned and small but very cute inside. I had ordered The Eggs Meeting Street with their home fries and biscuit. It's a eggs Benedict: a poached egg with a crab cake underneath, drizzled with sauce. They also serve bottomless mimosas for $14, but they had a better offer as well, $10 craft size mimosas that serves about 4-5 servings. It's one way to start off a morning with a lil tipsy, lol. You get your alcohol and breakfast juice all in one sitting. Lolol! Overall, I recommend this place highly especially for tourist like me.

    (4)

  • Frank G.

    Last time I was here's was 4 years ago, now I know why. If it wasn't for the tourist type adds in all the magazines, this place would be just OK. The breakfast is good, but the #1 in the area, don't think so, people are vey nice, lines and wait is long. It is a Tourist trap, but an OK one. Once you experience it, you ca go without for some time Frank G

    (3)

  • Marshal C.

    What can I say?! This place is certainly entertaining. Our waitress was wearing pajama pants! And, the whole staff were wearing strange costume hats. The wait is outrageous. The food is mediocre. And, the times they give people for eating is completely random. I literally heard one girl on the phone tell someone the wait time was 45 minutes but the other lady RIGHT BESIDE OF HER told people who walked in the wait time was 25 minutes. (By the way, they told everyone 25 minutes for waiting, but that was not even close). Thy have an in-your-face lady who yells out names for the people who have scored a seat, she is no joke. The food.... My eggs were undercooked (scrambled). My bacon was overcooked (burnt). My French toast was okay, but it was very hard to eat due to its thickness. The orange juice was FROM CONCENTRATE, gag. Please, don't insult me with that artificial diluted acid wash, give me the REAL STUFF. The sweet tea was actually right on point. Be prepared to wait for checkout too. It is like they forget you exist after two people just ordered 60 dollars of breakfast food and need to make a few laps around the block to let the food settle. Yikes. I'd probably go back, but I feel like this is more of a tourist trap and not a place locals really frequent.

    (3)

  • James W.

    Staff are very friendly and helpful. Cashier works as hostess to some extent. It has a full bar so that's a big plus. The sangria is not very adequate in wine but cold and refreshing. The decor and space is disjointed but prefect for the space... More like a diner with a full bar.

    (4)

  • Keli T.

    Okay if you are looking for an American breakfast, this place holds it down decently. Be prepared to wait in line to be seated. It isn't the cleanest best design in charleston, but it turns a lot of tables too. I've been there on a few occasions and the typical eggs, bread, meat, potatoes, toast, grits they can handle. I oped for shrimp and grits this time to mix it up, and I would not recommend to anyone visiting charleston as an example of shrimp and grits. They would be a 3 on a scale of 1-10. The shrimp was stellar by itself, the gravy was also quite good with a kick, the sausage (kielbasa) also yummy. The problem was it was a few shrimp swimming in a bowl of BLAND grits with confusing pieces of green pepper, onion and fresh tomatoes. Meh, I wasn't impressed, I picked through and ate the good parts, had to over salt and pepper the grits to make them a bit better, but this does not represent charleston shrimp and grits for $15. The grits should be full of flavor and topped with shrimp, presentation was poor. The biscuit was decent, so that was a good end to the meal. Customer service was nice and made sure we had what we needed. Stick to the breakfast basics and be prepared to wait in line as this is a highly visited place by tourists.

    (3)

  • Margaret C.

    I got the Meeting Street eggs per the servers suggestion. They were amazing. My husband got an omelet and it was perfectly cooked. We come back each visit.

    (5)

  • Rich B.

    Opens at 6am (which was handy for me). General diner-fare in a good location. Eggs, biscuits, grits... all that. Decent coffee and very nice staff.

    (4)

  • Renee J.

    The shrimp and grits and French toast were ordinary and unmemorable. They refused to substitute an egg for the bacon or sausage in the French toast breakfast because "substitutions have to be equivalent." So, I ordered the French toast with a side order of eggs. The waitress left before I could tell her how I wanted the eggs cooked, and brought me scrambled eggs. She told me that she thought I had said that I wanted them scrambled. I told her that I hadn't said any such thing, because she didn't ask. The meal topper was that every packet of Land o' Lakes butter we opened appeared to have been melted and re-congealed. Every single packet (we tried 6 different ones) of butter was grainy-textured, and some appeared to be partially rancid. Makes me question how the rest of the stored food is refrigerated. I wouldn't go back there on a dare. A local told me later that, had she known that we were planning to eat at Toast, she would have done everything she could to change my mind and go elsewhere.

    (1)

  • L F.

    Where to start?! Quaint, clean, quickly seated at a window table. HOT coffee. Waiter gave good ideas - the bacon Bloody Mary was great, the Meeting Place eggs A+ & I suspect the best way to try your first Fried Green Tomato lol. Everything we had was tasty and fresh. Worth coming!

    (5)

  • Quinton B.

    Chicken salad sandwich was awful, maybe it was thrown together since I always takeout. Fries weren't great either. Worse 11 bucks I've spent in awhile.

    (1)

  • Georgianna G.

    Oh my gosh the food here was amazing!!!! My husband had breakfast while I had lunch which you can't do at many places. I had the mixed green salad with the house dressing. This salad was very delicious!!!!!! The dressing was like nothing I had had before. The flavor was awesome, they said it was a citrus vinegarette. Absolutely amazing!!!! I also had a side of shrimp salad (because I am gluten free) which I had never had before. It was delicious!!!! My husband had eggs with grits and biscuits with sausage gravy and thought it was good. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Anthony H.

    Wanted to get a taste of Charleston for breakfast with the children and as we walked we came upon Toast of Charleston. It is a quaint place and and if you blink your eyes, you might miss it but that would be tragic. We were seated rather promptly (10 mins) and the wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. The menu is simple with no frills just breakfast favorites and I found out that they serve breakfast all day which is good for those times when you want a guilty indulgence. I would say that Toast of Charleston is wonderful spot for breakfast, everything was prepared fresh and made to order. The food was delivered hot and quick and it was delicious. My children children enjoyed their breakfast because they cleaned their plate which normally doesn't happen when we go out. Lastly, the portion size is commensurate with the price you pay so you don't feel like you got took. When visiting Charleston or if you live here then you can't go wrong with Toast of Charleston, they will not disappoint.

    (4)

  • Nick M.

    Excellent choice for breakfast or lunch. Fried green tomato BLT and She Crab soup was perfect.

    (4)

  • Athena B.

    Basic brunch menu with friendly staff and hard working people. No complaints, had just hope for better brunch options. Very quick cook-to-table time.

    (4)

  • Jeff I.

    Don't understand what all the hype is about. Not really worth it. Food is okay, but not a restaurant you must visit when there are so many other better restaurants in Charleston

    (3)

  • Robert S.

    I used to think this quirky little restaurant offered the best bacon Bloody Mary and service. Now, it offers tired, bored staff that apparently want to be elsewhere and wherever that is, money from gratuities isn't needed.

    (3)

  • Tom P.

    Friendly service, excellent Bloody Mary, great food. Highly recommend making a stop here for breakfast. Sharon, thank you for your hospitality and generosity on behalf of Isabella's Dream Team. We will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Lou G.

    Firstly we were greeted by the G Mgr., Sharon, who was delightful and informative. There was a waiting list at lunch time on the second Sunday, but she kept things moving along. Great manager. We had Marco, being trained by David, as our waiters. Both delightful and efficient. David gave us his recommendations within our selections; he was right on and everything was delicious. I loved my Ruben and hubby did so his corned beef hash. Marco was quick to point out that their regular coffee is a great delicious "dark" coffee, when I mentioned that I didn't like fru-fru vanilla or flavored coffees, but that I loved a french press type full flavored dark roast. It was much better than most of Starbucks' dark roasts. Hence, the 5 stars.........great coffee; food & especially Sharon, David & Marco. (For some reason all the staff was wearing crazy hats.......from crabs & lobster heads to sombreros! It was a fun environment too.)

    (5)

  • Tommy P.

    Toast is a restaurant that is all about location. Just past the market on Meeting St. It is a great place to stop for any meal during the day. Toast is surrounded by some of the most well reviewed and renown eateries in the country. Toast offers an alternative to the sticker shock most dining establishments charge in this location. The food is good and the service is prompt and friendly. Today I had the special. Tonya served the spaghetti and meatballs with garlic toast and a drink. All of this for under $10.00. Consider Toast during your next trip to Charleston.

    (4)

  • Rachel O.

    My family and I came here for a Sunday brunch. We had to wait about 20 minutes but it was worth it! If you check-in with the yelp app. you get 10% off!!!! The food: Well, the bottomless mimosas aren't a special anymore :( but you can get a big pitcher for only 14$. I got the chicken tenders basket which was pretty average. My sister got the spinach salad with a house dressing which was delicious! The service was great, for how busy it was, fast and our server was polite and knowledgeable. The restaurant looks more like it's set up for dinner and not brunch but that didn't make me enjoy my meal any less. There was a lot of things I wanted to try, so I think i'll go back so I can try the dinner options!!!

    (5)

  • Tara J.

    Looking for a breakfast place that was open Christmas Day proved to be difficult! Yelp reviews said this was a touristy place, so we originally planned to steer clear of it but when we couldn't find another nearby place to eat, we decided to venture in. I really don't understand the "touristy" comment at all. The manager (or was she the owner?) greeted us, commented on how much she loved our holiday hats, and sat us within 10 minutes. Service was attentive and friendly, and our server went above and beyond by engaging and asking where we were from and then later inviting us to come back next time we're in Charleston. The food portions were large and the quality and prep of the meals exceeded my expectations. It's a quirky place once you get inside, and this is what I like. It felt like a local spot, not a typical chain breakfast place that I consider "touristy". This is easily going to be my breakfast restaurant of choice next time I'm in Charleston!

    (5)

  • Daniel C.

    Very slow to seat with slow service. Not super attentive. Once down John was taking care of us. Nice young man - brought drinks and took order. We had a party of seven with three kids...where finally sitting was a relief as the kids were getting restless. After sitting the wait for food was ridiculous. All getting served around us. We had three childrens meals and food sandwiches off menu. Frustrating. Not starting positive - a number of my family members were about to walk out. When the food finally came out - it was good. Quesadillas, Shrimp over Spinach Salad, Shrimp Salad - all good. Mixed reviews from me due to treatment and service. I would give it another shot though because of food. One suggestion - maybe go elsewhere if you have a 5+ party...

    (2)

  • Judith T.

    Worse customer service experience. Had to wait outside, cant wait at the bar. At least be courteous and explain why we can't wait inside. Felt like we were the hired help. So we walked away. Their loss. The 6 of us had a better time at Eli's table . And remember "nobody puts baby in a corner!"

    (1)

  • Marina C.

    What gets me is that this place is considered part of Restaurant Week. Toast is good, don't get me wrong, but is so outrageously overpriced it's embarrassing. Our server was great, very nice and attentive and suggested what sides to pair with what entrees. It's good food, their collards are really great, but their "garlic" mashed potatoes tasted more like they were mashed garlic. Ick! For two of us, our meal was almost 70 dollars. Two entrees, a slice of pie, and a glass of sweet tea. For 70 dollars. Let that sink in. If you're gonna pay that much for dinner, take yourself somewhere upscale where you won't sit in a mustard yellow booth over a tile floor. I agree with a lot of reviews for this place: it's still open because it's a breakfast stop.

    (2)

  • Patrick B.

    This place was great. Went for brunch on Sunday. I got the eggs meeting street (double) and my wife got the shrimp po boy. Both were extremely delicious. (Though her fries weren't hot when they came out, really the only reason it gets 4 instead of 5 stars). My meal was huge - only get the double if you're ravenous. The biscuit that comes with it is incredible and huge and honestly could be a meal on its own for someone who isn't super hungry. I've heard the stuffed French toast is delicious too. Scott our waiter was very courteous and very helpful with menu items. We got waters to go (they offer it). We would definitely come back again. In addition, there was a 10% off coupon on Yelp. We had already rung up the check but Scott voided it and re-ran it with the deal! What a champ.

    (5)

  • Alyssa H.

    $14.00 Mimosa Jugs to share! The restaurant is not huge but they have tables to accommodate large and small parties. The Eggs on Meeting Street meal was delicious! Since they are right next to downtown, Toast is a great way to start a shopping day! Parking is nonexistent, sadly.

    (5)

  • Rachael B.

    Why is this place so popular? I'll tell you why.. 1. This is one of the ONLY brunch, or breakfast in general, spots in downtown Charleston 2. They offer bottomless mimosas if you purchase an entree and pay like $22 Those are literally the only two reasons. This place is so overrated.. it really is just supply and demand that keeps this place in business. The food is comparable to an Apple Bees.. only maybe a little worse quality and at least A Bee's has good milkshakes. Also, the wait is crazy long, the service is horrible, and the worst part is that they automatically add 18% gratuity to the bill (which usually happens only in very nice restaurants, which this is not). If you have to go here, because it seems like everyone loves it, then go. You should see firsthand how stupid all those people are waiting in line to eat at an overpriced sub par Apple Bee's.

    (2)

  • Laura C.

    My niece Toni convinced me to "pick-up" breakfast from here on Sunday. I looked over the menu carefully because I wanted to try something that I would enjoy. I'm not too familiar with Southern Flavors so I didn't want to pay $15-$20 for something that I would regret. I ordered the Eggs Benedict ( One of my favorites ever) and I called in our orders I waited 45 minutes and I went to go pick it up. The lines were out the door! I had no idea how small this place was from driving by but I had hurt so many great things about it. I finally convinced everyone in line that I had called my order in and I squeezed my way inside. Once inside the staff was irritated and rude. I spoke with the Granddaughter and then the Mother. After nearly another hour, I got my TAKE-OUT order $40.00!!!! The food was very tasty and perfectly cooked. If I had less of a wait, this little diamond in the ruff would have gotten a 4 star from me. Definitely returning for the Eggs Meeting Street or the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs ( Another one of my favorites). Great Job just lose the attitudes.

    (3)

  • Laura H.

    Took forever. They forgot about our party. The food isn't worth the wait or the money.

    (1)

  • Geoffrey W.

    Took my wife here for a quick breakfast before exploring downtown on our honeymoon. Food was excellent the quality you would expect out of a charleston restaurant without the crowd.

    (4)

  • Erik C.

    The garden omelet was good, and I sat right next to a mirror and could look at myself laughing the whole time. For the sake of honesty I wasn't really into the specialty French toast, you know - the one with the peaches. It was like air from the county fair baked into breach crust. I think I could hear the Avett Brothers singing, "Live and Die" the whole time.

    (3)

  • Mitch S.

    My girlfriend and I have been to Toast multiple times and after our last visit I knew I needed to write a review. I have been to many fine restaurants and eateries in Charleston, but toast tops the list of breakfast joints! Not only is the staff super friendly and caring, but also the food is out of this world. I had the eggs meeting street with hollandaise instead of the sauce it is supposed to come with. It was so good I asked for another single of the same dish, which the manager, sensing my enthusiasm, comped. I urge y'all to try toast if you haven't before! Ask for Sharon the GM if you need anything she is fabulous.

    (5)

  • Sonya M.

    Great little, casual spot for a Southern breakfast. Friendly service and plenty of options!

    (4)

  • Travis M.

    This was an excellent lunch! The waitress, Sandy was very friendly! I ordered the chicken salad sandwich which was delicious! I also suggest trying the cranberry cream cheese! Mimosas were mixed perfectly! Service was also fast once we got in and seated. There was about a 20 minute wait to be seated.

    (4)

  • Helen D.

    Toast wasn't on our original to-eat list, but we needed to eat breakfast before catching our morning flight back home. To save time, my boyfriend dropped me off to get a table while he went to park. When I walked into the nearly empty restaurant, the hostess didn't want to seat me until he arrived. I understand that parking can be a time-consuming ordeal and she didn't want me taking up a table, but again - the restaurant was nearly empty! Then as soon as I mentioned we wanted to quickly eat and catch our flight, she allowed me to be seated. I was a bit peeved. Our server, Erica, was fantastic though. She was so sweet and warm, unlike that hostess. I was happy the food came out quick, within 10 minutes of ordering. Boyfriend got the Classic Breakfast with eggs, bacon, grits, and a biscuit and I got the Lowcountry Eye Opener (shrimp etouffee with grits and fried green tomatoes). The biscuits are amazing - so buttery and so humongous! It was bigger than my palm. My dish was... interesting. The shrimp were done nicely but the etouffee was way too tart - too many tomatoes. Scooping it with some grits mellowed it out though. At this point in the trip, I was sick and tired of fried food so I have nothing nice to say about the fried green tomatoes. The manager walked around to each table, which was nice, but she didn't spend nearly as much time with us as she did with tables around us. It's probably because we're young Asians. Oh well. Oh and checking in with Yelp saved us 10% on our bill!

    (3)

  • Sam T.

    Do NOT go here for dinner. Another friend planned this spot for our group for dinner and it did not go well. The food was subpar and the service was terrible. You could tell the waitress was really trying, but she couldn't handle a big group at all. I'm guessing the good reviews for this place are for breakfast.

    (2)

  • Jennie S.

    I had high hopes for this place after hearing raving reviews. And don't get me wrong... It was a good breakfast but nothing you couldn't get any place else in the city. Not anything I'd wait 30 minutes to be seated for again. The service was fine and my omelet, biscuit and home fries were all good. Just nothing out of the ordinary. Certainly nothing negative about the place but it's pretty basic inside as far as decor, service isn't anything special, and the food is pretty standard. I think it's just in the heart of the city and gets enough tourists to keep the line out the door. I don't think I'll come back as there are too many other awesome brunch spots I'd rather go to.

    (3)

  • Nathan M.

    I highly recommend Toast of Charleston. We ordered the deluxe French Toast, both peach and apple, and it was awesome. The service was also great - the waitress and manager were both willing to make recommendations. The only problem was that we had to wait 45 minutes for a table because the place is so popular!

    (4)

  • TJ H.

    Average at best. It wasn't a long wait when we arrived. We took a walk around the block to explore and arrived back just in time to be told to wait outside by the hostess even though she acknowledged we were to be seated in the next minute. After getting to our table (which our waitress described as barely large enough for two plates), we ordered our drinks. My water was fine, but my wife's minute maid OJ left much to be desired. For our meals, I ordered the French toast and sausage link. It was okay, just average French toast at best. My wife had the Meeting Street Eggs. The only redeeming part of her/our meal was the biscuit and gravy. The fried green tomato, crab, and egg were just not good. Overall the waitress was inattentive, OJ was from a concentrate, and outside of the delicious biscuit and gravy the food was at best comparable to Denny's. Not worth it. Honestly, not worth it.

    (1)

  • Amit And Fritzi G.

    It was an average breakfast. Nothing special. Not sure why there's always a line to get in.

    (3)

  • Drew P.

    Meeting street breakfast is incredible and tastes like Charleston with a crab cake, a fried green tomato, a poached egg and sauce. Definitely the dish to order. Their french toast also comes highly reviewed. Just be prepared to wait on weekends or some weekdays during tourist season.

    (4)

  • Jack M.

    Very quant and friendly establishment. The customer service was exceptional and the meals were insane! My wife and I went for breakfast, recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed! I had the Charleston Surf and Turf!!!!!! AMAZING!!!! See the attached picture...

    (5)

  • Ashlea L.

    This was one my favorite places that we ate at on a recent trip to Charleston. We were psyched for some "bottomless mimosas", but they have changed the way they do that. It's $14 for a carafe & it said "additional charges" for refills. Um that's not bottomless, Toast! So we all just ordered a single mimosa & looked over the menu. It all looked delicious. I went with the "eggs meeting st" & it was one of the best things I've ever had for brunch. Fried green tomato, crab cake, poached egg, & a tasty remoulade on top. The biscuit served with it was so fluffy & delicious. I also ordered a bloody mary made with basil vodka that was down right yummy too. I wish we had a Toast in Virginia Beach!

    (4)

  • Charlotte M.

    We were here for brunch. It was great! Biscuits were very large and fluffy and service was very attentive. Coffee was good and grits were authentic. Definitely a solid brunch.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    My wife really likes this place, im ok with it. The food is really good but I think breakfast is there best. Lunch and supper was ok but I really thought the menu was lacking. As I said breakfast is solid. Really good and large portions.Now it can get super crowed and finding a place to park is rough so you if you really want to eat here be ready to wait.

    (4)

  • Rick T.

    Well for someone who never sleeps and wakes up at the ass crack of dawn this place is definitely for me. I arrived here at 6:02am and was greeted by the general manager Sharon and waiter David. They had my drinks and handed me free post cards to send to my relatives the moment I sat down. Once I was at my table I had a coconut latte to start and a glass of water to begin. I then ordered shrimp étouffée w biscuit and a veggie omelette for the misses. Both entrees were solid and left me feeling rather full and rather satisfied. This place excels at customer service in the best way possible if you ask my humble opinion. Toast is the most !

    (4)

  • Daisy D.

    Tried Toast Twice. We found Toast while we were strolling the streets the night we arrived and decided to head back for breakfast the next day. Even though there appeared to be a line outside, we got sat right away and promptly ordered a carafe of mimosas. On this first round, I opted for breakfast. I went with the open faced omelet with cheese grits & a biscuit. The omelet is served with onions, mushrooms & cheese, but I swapped the mushrooms for tomatoes. For your bread options they also have toast (shocker!) but when a side of gravy was an option, I couldn't pass on the biscuit. You can also get home fries (instead of grits). Everything was tasty. The omelet was a little too done for my liking - mainly around the edges - but it was still really good. Our waitress was fantastic & an absolute riot. I think she was utterly impressed with my mom's double vodka on the rocks order at 10 AM. We tried Eli's Table the next day, but ended up coming back to Toast for our last day in Charleston. I opted for the lunch menu this time: fried green tomato BLT & fries. The sandwich was delicious and they did not skimp on anything. Plenty of bacon, two big slices of FGT & just the right amount of mayo. While everyone in the restaurant was super pleasant, our waiter this time was just A-OK. Didn't do anything wrong & took great care of us, but nowhere near the personality of our first server. When I'm with my family, it's not always easy to snap pictures, so unfortunately I didn't capture any shots at Toast. Toast has definitely made the list of must stops next time I'm in Charleston.

    (4)

  • Jon Taylor C.

    I used to love this place because of the bottomless mimosas .. Sadly they do not offer this any longer but you can still get a $14 carafe . As for the meal it was a good brunch, I decided to branch out and get French toast instead of a country breakfast and it came back to bite me in the butt. They brought the wrong thing but I ate it with a smile on my face!

    (3)

  • Shelby B.

    Everyone loves Toast for it's bottomless mimosas, but $10 for bottomless glasses of orange juice with a dash of champagne isn't a great deal in my book. I'd rather pay per mimosa and get an actual mimosa and better food at another location. But I guess if you drink enough of their bottomless mimosas then you won't really care about the orange juice/champagne ratio ;)

    (3)

  • Margaret J.

    Hands down the best bloody Mary in ALL of Charleston. I love going here to cure my hangover and to maybe get one later haha.... The exciting part of the bloody Mary here is that you get to chose from bacon infused , jalapeño infused and cucumber infused BM. I've never tried the cucumber but my favorite one was the jalapeño! Perfect amount of spice that really gives you a good kick!! The reason for the 4 stars is that Toast can be a little snobbing on their bottomless mimosas.

    (4)

  • James A.

    Just another generic breakfast joint. I can't see the value in the prices they charge. Mixed berry jelly in a single serving size complete with HFCS, "whipped" butter also in a single serving size straight from a restaurant supply house. Coffee was decent and served hot. Our server, Yony, was above par and made the experience much more enjoyable. Still, his level of service does not add up to a. $30 price tag for breakfast. Omelette, BLT, coffee and home fries is all we had.

    (3)

  • Don M.

    Great lunch place! I have a food sensitivity, and the waitress and staff were very accommodating.

    (4)

  • Wes B.

    Been here for breakfast many times. It is convenient to the downtown hotels. Food is OK but nothing to write home about. Probably the best thing on the menu is Eggs Meeting Street. They are famous for their French toast - but so many other local spots serve an almost identical dish (loaf bread instead of sliced bread) at 2/3 the price with no wait. This is an over priced tourist trap that would not survive if not for its location and advertisements in "Southern" magazines. Be prepared to wait 20 to 40 minutes and spend $45 on the same breakfast for two that you could get at a Waffle House or Shoney's. There are so many other truly great southern breakfast spots where locals actually go for a weekend treat or to meet a friend before work.

    (3)

  • Laura G.

    The biscuits alone made this place worth the long (and I mean long) wait to eat brunch here. They're enormous! I had the classic breakfast and it was all done very well... granted, it is hard to mess up eggs, bacon, and a biscuit. The grits were a little too runny for my taste, but decent. I also had an iced espresso/coffee and it was perfect. A little over-priced at $6, but it is a somewhat touristy place so that's not shocking. All in all, a great little restaurant.

    (4)

  • C R.

    GREAT service. NICE eggs. I am going to provide tough love on the syrup... And potatoes. If you are going to make breakfast your forte - provide REAL maple syrup. And, a more interesting potato.

    (3)

  • Melissa S.

    Complete tourist trap. Don't go here. We waited for a table when there were plenty available. The service was quite slow but our waiter was fine. The food quality is horrible. We had the French toast stuffed with peaches, which sounds amazing but wasn't. The bread was burned and it was stuffed with exactly two peach slices. The peach cider syrup seemed exactly like canned apple sauce. We also had the fried green tomato crab Benedict, which again sounds amazing but isn't. The actual tomato was disgusting and the crab too deeply fried. The only good thing on the plate was the biscuit. We didn't even order orange juice because we saw it on another table and it was clearly from concentrate. The place is quite interesting inside with vintage French posters everywhere and other eclectic items. The staff also has an eclectic hipster attitude. The prices aren't too expensive for brunch but are overpriced when you consider the small portions (ie French toast) and the quality. Do yourself a favor and find somewhere else to eat.

    (2)

  • Brian K.

    A classic place that you always hear about. The inside needs some updating the food was slightly better than average. The French Toast was a little different but good with the peaches - mine was either cooked a little too much or the bread was too stale to begin with. My wife got a classic breakfast and enjoyed hers. The mimosa was good, but I would have like a little more and the bacon infused bloody mary was good - Drinks are better than the food here I think.

    (3)

  • Erica L.

    I really enjoyed our meal. I got the poached eggs with crabcakes and fried green tomatos. My friend got the shrimp and grits. We were pleasantly surprised! It was amazing!!! I highly recommend the eggs and crabcake entree. There was a small wait outside and it only took 10 min to get a table.

    (5)

  • Nabila A.

    $6 for a mediocre latte? Go somewhere else. The staff was polite, hence the two stars.

    (2)

  • Marc F.

    I was taken here and told how wonderful this was. The big line outdoors semed to bear this out. After bunching here I don't get it. The food was certainly good but nothing special. Certainly nothing to wait 30 minutes for. Best were the crispy home fries. The eggs we're just eggs and the bacon was limp. David did a very good job serving our group. Next time -- Dennys.

    (1)

  • thomas b.

    Very good location and the service was alright but the food was great.. I ordered the fried green tomatoes with homemade pimento cheese as an appetizer and my wife had the loaded shrimp and grits as her dinner and I had the crab cakes with fried okra and collard greens and they were perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection and the fried okra was delicious .. I would say the collard greens was a little sweet for my taste but the fried green tomatoes is delicious but I really love the pimento cheese.. I would recommend this place to Everyone coming to charleston

    (4)

  • Lee L.

    Beware, paid reviews: our server said we would get a ten dollar gift certificate and he'd get five dollars to help with parking if we posted a 5-star review. The food was horrendously terrible. They couldn't even cook my wife's over medium eggs correctly. Corned beef hash tasted like it came out of a can labeled for pet consumption only. Untouchably foul. I had the crab cake over fried green tomato thing and it was edible but unremarkable. The home fries tasted like they were fried in some other restaurant's discarded old oil. I want my breakfast opportunity back. Please, please, please go somewhere else. Anything else would be better. In fact, nothing would be better.

    (1)

  • April H.

    Most pathetic customer service I have experienced at any restaurant, EVER. The boy child who answers the phone and is in charge of greeting guests would be better suited for a job where he doesn't interact with other humans. He was rude, condescending, and patronizing (all words I'm sure he couldn't define). In a torrential rain storm he told us that the waiting area was outside and we could "huddle under the awning" with my senior aged parents. Needless to say, we ate somewhere else- Eli's Table, where we were greeted kindly and invited to wait for our table inside and out of the rain. We will never be eating at Toast.

    (1)

  • Brian G.

    Delicious southern cooking. Everything from the egg-topped crab-cake topped fried green tomato to the biscuit with gravy. A+.

    (5)

  • Ilsa M.

    The biscuits will always win here...so good but so big! Home fries were probably some of my favorite I've ever had - got the classic so nothing fancy but overall exceed my expectations. Cute spot for mimosas and brunch!

    (4)

  • Joel G.

    Extremely friendly, good food, very cute place. Perfect service! Jamie, our waitress was top notch.

    (5)

  • Nicole G.

    While visiting Charleston with family we stopped in for a snack. I think we all felt a little ridiculous ordering just sides and appetizers but we had reservations later and didn't want to spoil dinner. (Don't ask me why they decided to do this.) To start, they were able to seat a large party quickly and all at one table. Our waiter was super friendly and didn't seem at all annoyed with our orders of just small things. He was quick with bringing our drinks, and great at checking in making sure we had everything we needed or wanted. I tried the green tomato bruschetta which was really great, it was tangy without being overpowering. I would come back in a heartbeat if I lived nearby.

    (4)

  • Lan T.

    Great prices below $15. Bottomless mimosas for $12. Super southern hospitality. I'll be back and I'll continue to recommend this place to anyone that is planning to travel to Charleston!

    (5)

  • Kari L.

    Charleston demands things of its visitors. You will have a good time. You will, most likely, drink too much. You will fall in love with many things there. However, a lively nightlife means that a hearty breakfast is in order. How else are you going to undo the damage of the night before all while setting yourself up for beer o'clock that day? The menu at Toast reads like everything your body needs in the morning after the night before. Lots of eggs. Big ass biscuits. Bottomless mimosas. Grits. Friendly service. Unfortunately, the reality leaves something to be desired. Ever loved up a greasy breakfast at Denny's? Sure you have. We all have. There's no shame in it. Toast is somewhat of a more expensive Denny's. It fills a hole. It sets you up. But you've had better. Eggs Benedict arrived with a slightly split sauce, though eggs were poached correctly. Veggie omelet was dry and in desperate need of copious amounts of hot sauce. Grits were woefully unbuttered and unseasoned. Isn't there some kind of law against that in the South? Everything else was proclaimed, "Yeah, okay." Toast is the kind of place you mistakenly wander into, eat your food and feel like at least you got some sustenance, but very little else. You won't hate it, but you won't love it either. If your hangover isn't too bad, you're going to want to look elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Wendy Q.

    The server was awesome but the kitchen was very slow. The menu looked promising but when the food finally came out, both the meatloaf and salmon were dry.

    (2)

  • Regina L.

    Great start to the weekend! Introduced a friend to Toast!, and enjoyed another wonderful breakfast! Our server David was a pleasure as always and made perfect recommendations. A good conversation is a great start to any day and Sharon always makes my day brighter with conversation and a good laugh. Definitely happy to make Toast! a regular treat!

    (5)

  • Aaron P.

    I will say Toast is much better for breakfast/brunch/lunch than dinner. Shrimp and Grits are good......different than others (white gravy vs. brown, no sausage, has big onions/bell peppers) Coconut Creme Pie is a MUST!!!!!! Reserve a slice when you sit down, because it goes quick. The General Manager is a bit strange though. While we were waiting she came outside and started talking to my 2 year old daughter and we just thought she was a stranger. Once we sat down, she kept coming by, 3-4 times, and talking to her. We rarely had a moment alone. Then, she took my daughter and walked her outside to the corner (I followed, of course) to see the carriage horses walk by. We didn't realize until the end of the meal, when she gave us her card that she was the GM. Very strange. I don't like staff to linger while I'm sitting/eating. It was very disruptive.

    (3)

  • Michelle W.

    Not worth the one hour wait! My stuffed French toast, a signature item, was tough/over cooked and floating in watery juice with cinnamon... Waitress called it sauce, more like soup! Bill came to $53.00 and we only had a meal, coffee and juice. Skip it!!

    (1)

  • Jennifer K.

    Went to the Toast in Summerville a couple of weeks ago for my grandfathers 80th birthday and had an exceptionally great time! Expecting the same service we went to the Toast downtown Charleston for a friends engagement. I was completely underwhelmed. The food was okay but no where near worth the money we spent. The service was subpar as we had long waits for drinks and my water glass wasn't refilled once. Very disappointing.

    (2)

  • Rachel H.

    We had a party of four and were told there was a 25 minute wait. We were there for brunch so we knew we would have to wait a bit. After 45 min we checked with the hostess and she said there were only 2 tables ahead of us to seat. Six more groups of people were called and the wait ended up being well over an hour. Several groups of people were called who had arrived half an hour after we did. I know it all depends on the count of people but most places are a little more accommodating by moving tables/chairs around and have a friendlier demeanor. I ordered the stuffed French toast with peach cider syrup. It came out looking like half a loaf of bread. It tasted more like bread pudding and the syrup was more like they had dumped the syrup from a can of peaches. It was wasn't bad but I wouldn't order it again. The syrup grossed me out. My friends' said their breakfast meals tasted ok. The home fries were quite tasty. I definitely believe this restaurant gets so much traffic because of the location, not because of the quality of the food or the experience.

    (2)

  • Alyssa P.

    The food is bad. Service is slow. The crab dip was cold with shredded yellow cheese. It came with individually packaged club crackers. Gross. The quesadilla is a heart attack. The bruschetta is a joke. The drinks are good. Server was sweet. Music wasn't offensive. So much mayo...

    (1)

  • Lauren T.

    This place is okay for brunch. As stated in some of the reviews below, the hostess (or maybe the manager/owner) was a bit off-putting and acted as if she didn't want the extra business. When we walked in, she immediately told us there was a 30 minute wait and that we could not sit at the bar or wait inside, so we could either stand outside until they call us or just eat somewhere else. Haha ummmm okay? We didn't want to walk further, so we just stayed. I ordered the "famous" peached-stuffed French toast, and it was huge! However, I will say that it lived up to its hype. The french toast somewhat resembled more of a bread pudding texture in my opinion, and it was certainly rich with flavorful goodness. We also ordered fried green tomatoes, and they were delish. All in all, we had an okay time here and they have a large selection of classic breakfast+brunch items to choose from. The only thing not up to par is their attitude. Side note: If you are coming here for bottomless mimosas, that is no longer true. They charge you around $14 per carafe.

    (3)

  • Ria B.

    Fantastic spicy bloody marys! Jalapeno-infused vodka and Old Bay on the rim made these extra special. The vegetarian omelette I had was a bit soggy on the inside and the vegetables were under-cooked and not seasoned at all (I had to add my own salt and pepper generously). But that bloody mary made up for almost everything except the ridiculously long 90-minute wait.

    (3)

  • Jessica C.

    Not impressed. Our waitress was rude and not very attentive. Rude meaning, she spilt coffee on a phone and said,"Yea, move that." She should have apologized. The Deluxe French Toast recommended by the NYT was not good either. The cinnamon apples weren't cooked enough. The home fries were fried and hardly seasoned. The Corned Beef Hash was blasé. The coffee tasted cheap. Ours was a typical diner breakfast. Blasé would be my word for the entire experience. Not worth the 45 minute wait, that's for sure. The biscuit was good! That's redemptive, I suppose.

    (1)

  • Brenda J.

    This was a great place for breakfast while in Charleston. We got here about 9:45 on a Saturday and only had to wait about 20 minutes to get our table. The hostess Sharon was great and we got Amanda as our server and she was phenomenal! I got the Meeting Street Eggs (fried green tomato, crab cake, poached egg and remolaude sauce) and it was one of the best dishes I had all week. My friend had the Bacon, Ham & Cheese omelet and said it was delicious as well! Come here for a great start to the day!!

    (5)

  • Brian C.

    The wait was longer than anticipated and the food took a while to come out however the food was delicious!

    (4)

  • Katie C.

    We waited an hour for the table, but it was more than worth the wait! We had a party of 4, everyone agreed it was the best brunch we've ever had. I'm usually a little nervous about ordering eggs benedict, but these were fantastic! My husband had the full breakfast, he raved about it which is not like him to do. Our server, David was on top of everything and tons of fun. He knew the food and drink menu inside out and made great recommendations. Request a table in his section! Make sure you order one of their specialty Bloody Marys, they're out of this world. I can't wait to get back to Charleston!

    (5)

  • Bruce C.

    Nut friendly and decent food! Will be back. Wait staff is friendly and the sweetened ice was delish

    (3)

  • Americo D.

    I was so happy to find a nice place to have a delicious breakfast. Great coffee and friendly help. Lexa our waitress was so nice and I never had to wait for my coffee. Sharon the manager stopped by to see if all was ok. She was very gracious We liked it so much we are going back for a steak tonight. Go, Go you will love it. Breakfast was delicious . They make their own corned beef hash. And fresh hot buiquits

    (5)

  • Emily H.

    Good spot for lunch. The staff seems a little dramatic, but entertaining. Drinks were really good.

    (3)

  • Maria M.

    Let's face it. We all love a boozy brunch. I decide to try this place. The hostess definitely needs some work. Homegirl stressed me out! She said there wasn't any room and we needed to stay outside bc there was standing room. Shortly thereafter, 7 people walked in and didn't go back out. The math doesn't add up, but ok. We finally sat on the bar and ordered Bloody Mary's with bacon infused vodka. These bloody Mary's were fantastic, they had strips of bacon in them. Om nom nom. Then, I ordered the eggs meeting st. I LOVE crab cakes. I'm a picky one too. The crab cakes were delicious! The eggs were poached to perfection! The remoulade on top was delicious. Those home fries were amazing, crispy and seasoned beautifully. It was a ton of food. And it was everything you'd expect brunch to be. The bartender Chad was hilarious and we had a wonderful time chatting and hanging at the bar area. The hostess needs work, but chad gave us great service and the food was hot and good. Not great, good, just some good ole southern cooking. It's gets a 4 because Chad kicks ass, the bloody Mary's were amazing, and because the food hit the spot and was well cooked. The food is fried southern food and it's delicious.

    (4)

  • Wilber M.

    Stopped in 4 late lunch,had Crab cake sandwich,friend had tuna wrap both were served quickly and was a fair amount..Quality was good and priced fair..Service was fast an friendly..

    (4)

  • Douglass W.

    After a long long long drive, Toast was our breakfast stop. Exhausted, wondering if this was worth driving into town for, we weren't let down. Eggs benedict - fantastic French toast with peaches and apples - destroyed (plate cleared) Kids meals - Check (kids ate without complaint) The staff was friendly and courteous. Have absolutely no complaints.

    (5)

  • Heather R.

    This place is in a prime location and has southern charm and friendly staff. However, the over easy eggs were too easy, the bacon tasted like it had been reheated and the home fries had no flavor. The deluxe French toast was just ok. Very pricey for breakfast.

    (3)

  • Mike S.

    We just happened to drive by, and we were stopping nearby, so it seemed like a great place to try. The dining room was a bit small, so there was a wait...and it was a little frustrating that the hostess and manager had no idea how to estimate how long it would be. When we were seated, the hostess apologized for the wait and said "the food is worth it." Was she ever right! We started with the fried green tomatoes. They were out of the normal sauce, so they gave us pimento cheese and the sweet onion remoulade. The breaking was excellent and the remoulade...I would come back just for that! Both entrees were delicious. There was also a selection of homemade desserts...I'd wish I'd had room! Everything on the menu looked awesome...I'll have to come back to try more! Another plus: a varied selection of local beers. Side note: there was a review left yesterday saying they were offered payment for a good review. Nothing of the sort happened during our visit.

    (5)

  • Lulu A.

    I wanted to love this place based on "how highly it was reviewed on yelp." However, I was very much disappointed. Maybe my expectation were too HIGH, eh, probably? The service was great but the food left a lot to be desired. Not to mention, a little over priced for my liking.

    (2)

  • Heather F.

    Hands down best Po Boy and meatloaf!! Amanda was an excellent waitress. Very attentive. Great staff and food. Will definitely recommend and come back!!

    (5)

  • Ajes M.

    Not bad - for the price, food is good. Small things - lipstick on coffee cup but waiter quickly fixed the issue bringing me a fresh cup and I wasn't charged for it. Portion size is good - you will get full! Waiter was very nice - kind and helpful. Grits were creamy, corned beef hash had a good tasty flavor. She crab soup nice and sweet, a bit smoky. Comfortable cozy spot. Would visit again.

    (3)

  • Kyle P.

    Wonderful service and food! Amanda was extremely friendly and helpful. I had the Meeting Street eggs (fried green tomato, crab cake, and poached egg). They were delicious! The biscuit is huge and the grits are creamy. Overall a great experience as usual from Charleston.

    (5)

  • Robert C.

    Omg the biscuit are huge and delic!!! This is a great breakfast spot in downtown Charleston. The specialty coffees are really good. I tried the eggs Benedicts and they were really good. My daughter and mother tried the Classic breakfast. There was enough for 3 people. Everything prepared perfectly. David was our waiter and he was awesome. You must try this place while in Charleston.

    (5)

  • Kelly S.

    Giving a "Very Good" rating. Amazing biscuits. Any leftover biscuits came home w us! Very popular place so plan to wait or call ahead to see about their list. Pretty diverse selection, which was nice. We had 6 people and tried many different items: the Eggs Meeting Street, corned beef and eggs, french toast, chocolate chip pancakes, and regular pancakes. Everyone was pretty pleased. We also got the bottomless mimosas.

    (4)

  • William H.

    Love this place! We were greeted by Sharron who took fantastic care of us, our waitress was also awesome. I had the Deluxe French Toast and it was excellent. Thank you to everyone at TOAST.

    (5)

  • Cathy S.

    We were looking for a casual place after driving all day and did not want to dress up, and this place hit the spot!! We had the $20 special with chicken, two sides, a side salad and the yummiest peach cobbler! The food was hot, and delicious. We would highly recommend this place; if you just want to stop by and have some good eats without any of the foo-foo. The service was awesome too! We had April as our waitress and she was friendly and laughed at my husbands jokes!!

    (4)

  • Taylor G.

    Toast of Charleston was alright. I definitely have had better breakfast. The restaurant is attached to a Day's Inn. It's in a very busy and popular tourist street. The wait was relatively fast for being somewhat busy. My boyfriend had French toast and instead of a meat side he got the potatoes. His meal was fine. I ordered blueberry pancakes but never got any blueberries and my pancakes, although tasty, seemed a little soft and not finished. Overall it was okay, but I would have preferred to have tried something more unique.

    (3)

  • Jana M.

    My husband and I came here on a holiday weekend and got right in (apparently the key is to be there before 9am). The location is very quaint and charming with all the decoration inside. The people are some of the friendliest that we met in Charleston. David was our server and he was a complete doll with lots of southern charm. The manager even stopped by our table to wish us happy anniversary, which I thought was incredibly thoughtful seeing as we were just there for breakfast. I highly recommend the caramel lattes, they are a little sweet so part way through they offer to top it off with coffee which balances it out. I had the crab cake benedict with grits and biscuit and my husband had the Philly Breakfast sandwich with home fries. The crab cake was average, the fried green tomato and grits was really good and the biscuit was an ahhh-mazingly delicious southern biscuit. My husband loved his breakfast sandwich. I did see the French toast that so many people commented on, it did look very bready and I don't think it would be my top choice.

    (5)

  • Francisco R.

    Great food and service was awesome. Shrimp and grits were the best I've had. Corn beef hash was really good too Pancakes were delicious!

    (5)

  • Chris F.

    Read the reviews and glad we came for dinner. We called to ask about seating for a party of 11 and were told " no problem" no need for reservation for 5 pm. At arrival a surprised hostess suggested it could be a while. 30 min later we were seated but there were plenty of empty tables. That behind us, food was delicious, priced right with great drinks. I had fried catfish, exceptionally flavored collards and okra. Others in our party had breakfast and lunch items. Shrimp and grits were incredible. Red velvet cheesecake was more red velvet layer-cake w a cream cheese filling. Very good , not exceptional but meal over all was delicious.

    (4)

  • Shaun D.

    Ehhh.... Based on all the good reviews and the line to get in, perhaps I was expecting too much. The staff was kind and the service was quick, but the food left A LOT to be desired. My french toast was mildly warm (at best) and it was obviously cooked hours before it made its way to my plate. While I prefer sausage patties and they serve links, I can't fault them for that. However, like my french toast, I would've preferred for my sausage to be hot(ish). No complaints about the oj and/or coffee. Like I said, perhaps the problem was mine. HOWEVER, you've now been warned, so if you go for a good meal, shame on you. lol

    (2)

  • izzy g.

    Literally the worst restaurant I've ever been to. Didn't bring out the correct food. The food was bad. Brought out dishes at the wrong time. Charleston is better than toast.

    (1)

  • Max B.

    I've got a riddle - Q: How does the tourist go to Charleston and pass up world class restaurants, like S.N.O.B., which has a phenomenal lunch special that's $10.95 with salad and drink. A: He bumps his freaking head and goes to Toast. People come from all over the world to experience Charleston's renowned chef-driven restaurant scene, new-aged and classic at once both with a splice of unique southern charm. Toast avoids these qualities at all cost - literally, the place is more expensive. The service was slow and snotty, ushered in with my least favorite just-order-and-go line from waiters: I don't know, it's all pretty good. And the food - did you know that you can actually find seafood in Charleston that's NOT fresh? Yeah, you just have to be willing to pay extra for it at Toast. The fried green tomatoes weren't bad, but the entrees, the sides, and even the coffee were. If your head bump is that serious and you don't want to try any given world renowned restaurant lining any given block, save yourself the money (and the wait) and pick up something from the Harris Teeter food bar up the street.

    (1)

  • Kellie K.

    We got sucked into the tourist trap after seeing a line out the door around 10:00 am one day and went for the breakfast the next day around 8:00 (New Year's Day). Considering the intense lack of parking nearby, we walked about a half mile from our hotel. We got right in and were seated in the back. We were right in the path to the outside area in the back where the waitresses go to smoke, and between the heavy cigarette smell and heavy perfume smell, it was a little much to take. For breakfast, I ordered the banana pancakes with ham. The pancakes were... fine. The ham was chewy and salty. Blech. The fella got the regular breakfast - sausage, grits, eggs and a biscuit. He said the biscuit was pretty darn delicious, but everything else was just blah. Our waitress and another woman (the manager?) checked on us almost too much. Overall, I think there are much better local places for breakfast. Skip the line and the hype.

    (2)

  • Lori H.

    What a great place for breakfast. The biscuits were awesome!!! And the sweet tea could put you into a diabetic coma which is the best! The entire staff was friendly and made sure you had everything you wanted. Our breakfast was cooked to perfection. I will definitely eat here again when we come back so we can try their lunch. Thanks for a great meal!

    (5)

  • Kelly M.

    Came here for brunch on a Saturday and it was packed. Luckily we were able to get right in without any wait but I had seen a line earlier, it would appear timing is everything! We ordered the mimosas which were $14 for a pitcher and it was enough for about 2.5 glasses for each of us (there were 2). We ordered an order of the french toast to split because the menu and waitress raved about how good it was. We each also ordered something off of the lunch menu that was savory. I had the fried green tomato sandwich with no bacon and a fried egg on top. It was delicious, my side was the coleslaw and I enjoyed it as well. My friend ordered the shrimp po boy and was really happy with that too. We both enjoyed the french toast but I can easily say that I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again. It was good but not nearly as good as people were saying, I have had better. All in all I really enjoyed the atmosphere and location, it is pretty much right next to the market. Would def come here again when I am in the area.

    (4)

  • Anthony C.

    Such a wonderful experience. BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN! Ask for Carol as your waitress, you won't be sorry! Friendliest person with great suggestions

    (5)

  • C H.

    Toast hosts a great breakfast with a warm staff providing service in a cozy setting. We opted to go with the New York Times' recommended deluxe French Toast. Our selection did not disappoint us - although the generous serving size required us to leave some behind. Our server - Carol from Connecticut - was engaging and attentive. Would recommend that you give it a try -- although be prepared for potential long lines to be seated. We arrived at 8:30 am on a Wednesday and were seated right away. When we left at 10:15 am, a line outside had already formed.

    (4)

  • Britany M.

    Been to toast many times and love the food and people, but David made this visit especially great with his kindness and service. He is by far the best server I've had in a while! Thanks David!

    (5)

  • Craig A.

    Went off-season so there wasn't much of a wait, but I imagine this place is completely packed. Our family had breakfast there, and it was delicious. The open-faced omelet was great from the first bite to the last and the service was very friendly. The biscuit was also amazing; better than most I've had in the South. The homefries were good, but a little heavy...must have been breaded potatoes with some paprika and other spices. We came back for a red velvet cupcake after our walk around Charleston and it reaffirmed our belief in the place.

    (4)

  • Ed L.

    I Searched yelp for a good breakfast spot while in downtown Charleston on a recent brisk Sunday morning, but ended up eating lunch here anyway. Toast! Charleston is a tourist trap that features southern cooking and it was an experience to be sure. Grateful that I found this place, after a nice walking tour of Charleston by Bulldog Tours. It was pretty much directly across The Meeting House located near 155 Meeting Street, so that was great too. You may miss it since it can be hidden, but if you can see the Days Inn hotel, Toast! is basically next door. Probably an attached structure, if anything. Toast was your basic southern cuisine diner and the line was about 5 deep when I was in line, so it wasn't that bad of a wait, but still, I wanted to try southern cuisine while still in the South. The ambiance of Toast! is semi loud, but it is a diner that was very popular with locals and tourist folk alike. I finally sat down at 12:35pm near the wall of the restaurant and started looking at the menu. The service here can be a hit or miss though. Maybe it's because it was busy and they were just going crazy filling orders and taking them as well. I ordered shrimp and cheese grits, as well as a regular eggs, biscuit, and bacon. Definitely miss bacon! From ordering to receiving the food took about 20 minutes. Not too bad for a reasonably priced meal. You are looking at $7-$12 for one, so it ain't that bad! The overall experience is quite mixed. The service, as aforementioned can be very much mixed, but the server that I had was nice to me and very friendly. I did enjoy the shrimp and cheese grits. It was different from your regular oatmeal and that gravitated me towards it. The eggs, bacon, and biscuit were ordered separately and didn't care if it was pricey. Just wanted a southern twang to a classic breakfast, which I did get. They accept credit cards, which is always great for me the tourist! This is really a no frills eatery, but it ain't no McDonald either. I did enjoy the bottomless mimosas though. I had about 4 before needing some water to dilute the liquor. Still it is a nice place to go and eat. Recommended if you are in downtown Charleston and need to get your food on any time of the day. Toast is where it's at! Support local! B

    (4)

  • David B.

    One of my favorite breakfast spots in town. My wife and I also enjoy coming here in the evening for desert and coffee. Their desert bar is usually one of the best in town as well (usually if they have some of their best deserts in stock). Disappointed that they have dropped to a 3+ star rating, as they were a 4 star when I was last here. Still a great spot in my opinion though.

    (3)

  • Andrew L.

    1st time in Charleston and wanted a good breakfast near our hotel. Ordered the seafood omelet with crab, home fries and passed on the toast because we are gf and they did not have any gf substitution options. Wife ordered the cup of fresh fruit. Fruit was good, a lot melon, couple of grapes and 1 pineapple chunk. Good, but a small cup for almost $6. Omelet was very bland and not large, also was very wet - some people may prefer a wet omelet, but I like my eggs a little more cooked. Home fries were frozen / deep fried and I later found out they had a coating on them so they too were not gf. Server subbed the grits when that was realized and they were decent. Server did her job but not especially friendly. Overall, would not return - though I probably would have had a better experience if I was eating gluten based foods. Also, the two tables around us both had mistakes when their food was delivered. Atmosphere was fairly authentic.

    (2)

  • Diana K.

    Yummy with great friendly service! Great reputation well deserved. My Crab Cake was perfectly perched on a delightful fried green tomato. The sauce added to the creative edge of the breakfast. And the biscuit ... I wanted to eat the whole thing but did not have space. Not so sure about the grits. Even with cheese, a little bland. Cappachino added to the perfect breakfast

    (5)

  • J J.

    Ehhhhh...not sure why they get good reviews. Only thing that was good was our waiter & my latte. Husband got steak & eggs. Steak over cooked & paper thin. I got the fried green tomato with crab cake. Not that good at all. Very disappointed. AND OVERPRICED!!!

    (2)

  • Linda M.

    Although we had to wait about 40 minutes for a table, it was worth it. We started with the mimosas which were recommended by our server, David. We split 2 different entrees recommended by David. One was the shrimp salad wrap and the other was the Eggs Meeting Street - both delicious and very unique. David was an excellent server; he was very attentive and friendly. We highly recommend this restaurant but suggest trying to go at an off-time or a little earlier than you want to eat and prepare to wait.

    (4)

  • Jim M.

    Christmas morning in Charleston, South Caroline. What do you do for Breakfast? As visitor to the area, we were hopeful to find a good place to go. We did a little calling around and found that Toast of Charleston was open that morning. We threw on our festive Santa hats and were off for a nice walk from our B&B. We got there around 11am to see a line up. We put our names in and since were were so festive, we got a nice treat from the manager Sharon. It pays to be in the spirit. Once we were sat in the back area of the restaurant, we were checked on by Sharon and made sure we were comfortable and told us our waiter would be right over to get our order. Our waiter, who was friendly and with a southern charm, came over to take our drink order. The selection was great and overall the food was pretty good. Some things that stood out at our table were the crab cake eggs Benedict and the biscuits are (from what my other half says) unbelievably good. Before we left, Sharon stopped by again which was really nice. She chatted with us for a few minutes and wish us a Merry Christmas. I think we scored when we picked Toast of Charleston for our Christmas Breakfast. Food: A Drink Options: A Ambiance: A Service: A+ Would I go back or recommend it? Absolutely!

    (5)

  • Lorilyn H.

    Bottomless mimosas - you got my attention. Good breakfast shrimp/grits, Cobb salad. Nice casual atmosphere. Not a bad wait for a Sunday morning - and the bubbly waitstaff made it fun for a bored 9-year old boy. We'll be back!

    (4)

  • Monya P.

    Great food...Great prices...Great service (John was our server). Enjoyed an early breakfast that was delicious and more than we could eat. Enjoyed the conversation with John. Will go back.

    (5)

  • Williamson R.

    Great first breakfast in Charleston! The carafe of mimosa we shared hit the spot. Friendly server. Great food! Creamy grits, thick sliced toast, great hash. Would recommend to anyone.

    (4)

  • Hunter B.

    This place is a bit of tourist trap. Walk in and there's neon t-shirts for sale right away, and the waiters first question is "so where are you folks from?" Food was relatively good, but many better brunch places in charleston.

    (3)

  • Allison J.

    We really enjoyed our brunch here last month. Chicken salad sandwich was really good. Food came out in a timely manner as well. Cappucinos here are excellent!

    (4)

  • Karen T.

    We had the eggs at meeting Street and stuffed French toast. We loved the egg dish. It comes with a poached egg, crabcake, and fried green tomato with a delicious sauce drizzled on top. It also come with grits and a biscuit. The stuffed French toast was just too much for us. It is a generous size and stuffed with apples or peaches and a plate full of sauce. Friendly service. Tropical decor. Located in downtown Charleston. Definitely recommend to come by for the Eggs on Meeting Street.

    (4)

  • Stacey V.

    WOW this is a popular place in Charleston! Beware you will have to wait to get in this place. We waited 25 minutes and got a table. I had the crab cake sandwich and it was delicious

    (3)

  • Pete B.

    You know it's gonna be a good (read bad) review when I start with a list of caveats. Here's the list: 1) I'm grumpy in the morning. Even after my first cup of coffee, I really don't want super chatty service for breakfast. Strike 1) Toast has SUPER chatty servers and very happy people working there. I applaud that. The world is a better place for that. I waited 10 hours to write this review so that I wouldn't be really grumpy when I wrote it. 2) I'm okay with "out of the box" thinking when it comes to coming up with menu items. "Out of this universe"? Not so much Strike 2) French toast should be slices, not a cube. White jello-like stuff with peach chunks floating in it layered 1/2" thick on top of my French Toast Cube isn't syrup. 3) I hate sending food back... especially when a) the servers are hyper chatty, and b) I'm grumpy from not really haven woken up. NOT STRIKE 3)!!!! Toast was awesome. She gracefully swapped my Eggy Toast Cube in white jello for human pancakes with bacon. There was no fuss, no-one over apologized. They were awesome and the meal was good as a result. I tipped huge and thanked them. I'll never go back.... mostly for my lack of morning social graces than anything else. Stay away from their "NY Times Recommended" French Toast. The NYT doesn't appear to know that menu item. The people are wonderful there. Pancakes were pretty good, as was the coffee.

    (2)

  • Susan L.

    This place is the most delicious majestic beautiful calm scrumptious delightful amazing place ever created in the world I mean universe

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Fairly quick, very good typical breakfast food (with a few interesting specials) and friendly staff!

    (4)

  • Dorothy M.

    My husband and I went on a breakfast date and though it was 11, to my surprise they serve breakfast all day. We sat at the Bar and ordered. Our bartender Sandy was a delight to talk to, she was fast and courteous. We really wanted to find a place with a great bloody Mary, we definitely found it! I would recommend coming here and eating anytime of the day.

    (5)

  • Michael U.

    Items selected: Shrimp and Grits with Fried Green Tomatoes Blueberry Pecan Pancakes with Bacon Eggs, Bacon, Toast, Grits Biscuit Apple and Peach Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Trumpeted by some as a Charleston institution and featuring early opening hours a family breakfast was planned at Toast before heading out to Firefly Distillery and the plantations I can only assume that our experience was an anomaly because from limited parking to condescending service through and including mediocre food and a restroom unfit for a rural gas station I really cannot fathom any degree of praise for the restaurant. Beginning with a server who tried to upsell every dish while downplaying the versions at other neighborhood restaurants to a substantial delay of nearly thirty minutes for dry 'blueberry' pancakes with Land-o-Lakes and Mrs. Butterworth's, undercooked and bready French Toast topped with canned pie filling, and run-of-the-mill grits with anemic shrimp and fairly good fried green tomatoes it was a lone biscuit that proved to be the saving grace of the morning - a biscuit proudly served with "mixed berry" jam in a little packet alongside Land-o-Lakes and a bill that would have felt like a rip off even at 50% off.

    (1)

  • Austin D.

    Given the neighborhood its not surprising that Toast is under 4 stars. The food is excellent, service was amazing, but there weren't tablecloths and our server wore a T-shirt. There was nice live music, great food (and drink), and we spent less than we expected on an awesome dinner. Other places are gonna be fancier but this is still better than anything I can find back home.

    (5)

  • Paula E.

    Decided to try this due to the reviews for this place. Hubby was parking the car but they wouldn't seat me until he arrived. We were set up at a small table. If you want a true large cup of coffee, order one of their specialty coffees. They were good! And enough for sure. I decided to go with the NY times specialty french toast. One each of the peach and the apple. Truly wasn't all that floored by it. It just tasted OK really and I can't really see why it was considered so special. The side of corned beef hash I ordered was good. Hubby went with an omelet. His expression told me all I needed to know. The potatoes which I had a bite of were your ordinary potatoes. The omelet wasn't anything to write home about. We left poorer, but filled up so they accomplished that goal, however if we go again I think we would both do better to try something different.

    (2)

  • Sam T.

    Before sitting down I had a general sense that this place is not very clean. There is a layer of grime on everything. Be wary of the bottomless mimosa, they're just trying to get you inside. The food is frozen and processed. Home fries are from a frozen bag, biscuits are not made from scratch. Service is decent but our food was merely warm when it came out to us. Ew.

    (1)

  • Debie W.

    Good if you are looking for rib-sticking food. I had the poached egg over fried green tomato and remoulade sauce which was good. Biscuits were good, but more of a kind of cake-like texture rather than flakey. Did have wait but not for long. Service was good.

    (3)

  • john s.

    Need I say anymore?

    (1)

  • Bing F.

    Breakfast all day! Bottomless mimosas! What's not to love? I could've done without the steady diet of tabloid journalism on the tv behind the bar, but the food and service was excellent and priced right. I had the Lo Country Eye Opener (shrimp, étouffée, grits, fried green tomatoes and a flavorful biscuit) and my wife had Eggs on Meeting Street (poached eggs on top of crabcakes and fried green tomatoes with grits); both were delicious. Loved the retro soul soundtrack and unfinished wood interior. Next time, we'll ask if there's anything else on.

    (4)

  • Erin M.

    Bloody Mary with jalapeño vodka was incredible and fries were amazing. Service was phenomenal- Yony was the best! So nice, informative, and on top of his game. We had a large bachelorette party there for brunch the other day and he was so great, the best service we had anywhere the entire weekend.

    (4)

  • Aly S.

    I have lived in Charleston, SC for almost a decade now. I walked in Toast and said it would be "two for breakfast". I was told I couldn't be seated until the other person arrived. I was standing there and then told that I had to wait outside (in the freezing cold) mind you it was a Wednesday at 1030AM and plenty of seats were available inside. I asked if I could sit at the bar and have a cup of coffee and was told "No, then you have to eat at the bar." So, what I gathered from this is - If I said it was "1 for dining" I would have been sat and and then according to Toast rules, a friend of mine may or may not have been allowed to join me... oh and if I want to sit at the bar and just have coffee, that isn't allowed either. #worstsouthernhospitality

    (1)

  • Karen F.

    With so much great food in Charleston this was an incredibly disappointing meal. Mediocre coffee and uninspired food. I had the seafood omelet and my friend had eggs Benedict. It's sitting like a rock in my stomach three hours later. Denny's has more inspired food. Not sure why anyone would rate this above 3 stars.

    (2)

  • Jim M.

    This is a fun breakfast place on the southern end of Meeting St. in the fancy part of Charleston. The servers all seem to be young ,"hipster" types and were very friendly. I tried the french toast special based on its signature dish status on the menu and a rave from the NY Times (which they highlighted). It was good but was a bit more complex in its flavors than I was expecting. Sometimes, like when you're nursing a bit of a hangover for instance, breakfast is better appreciated as a simple, familiar meal. They seem to be able to pull that off as well, based on my companions' experiences. They were offering a Yelp check in special (10% off) which was a nice surprise. Be aware parking is an issue so you'd be better off taking a stroll from your hotel or grabbing the free shuttle service offered by the City.' I recommend this place if you're going to be in Charleston.

    (4)

  • Lisa J.

    We stopped at Toast for breakfast while visiting Charleston for a weekend trip. Nothing really to remark on here, either good or bad. We had to wait 30 minutes (when they told us 15, but oh well). The hostesses were all nice and friendly (almost too chipper for pre-coffee-lisa to deal with... but again, oh well). Service was prompt and the food was solid. The coffee could have been a little stronger, but at least the refills were flowing. All three dishes ordered at my table were tasty and hearty, if nothing to write home about. The price was right for the portion side. I'd go back if I'm back in town sometime and looking for a reliable, no-nonsense breakfast.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    The Eggs Meeting Street was amazing. I loved how all of the flavors came together! On another visit, we tried the stuffed french toast and both were yummy, but I preferred the peach one the most since it was a little bit sweeter. Try the deliciously HUGE biscuits as well. Can't go wrong with any of their signature items!

    (5)

  • D Z.

    Since my brother in law happens to be the kitchen manager, this place is amazing. Excellent food, service, and atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Katie K.

    This is one of my fav breakfast places in Charleston. The mimosas and banana pancakes are out of this world!

    (4)

  • Steve F.

    Decided to stop by for lunch, when our carriage tour guide mentioned he wanted to try it out for a burger. The place is very nice and cozy. The staff is warm and friendly. The food was good - nothing special though. I had the soup (chicken, vegetables, and noodles). It was OK. I also had the fried green tomato BLT. It was very good. The menu is a basic lunch type menu, and there are no specials. Prices are reasonable. Glad we tried it, just not sure I would visit again.

    (3)

  • Morgan S.

    We were told our wait was only 30 minutes, but turned out to be an hour. It was cold and we were quite unhappy about that. Once we got to our table, everything was wonderful. The food is exceptional, but what was even better was our server, Yony. Super super super nice guy and the high volume aside, everything was prompt and he was always there to fill up our bottomless mimosas which is super important!

    (4)

  • Monica W.

    Mmmmm!!! The breakfast here is fabulous!! I had one of the best breakfasts here, I ordered the crab cake with fried green tomatoes and potatoes on the side. Oh baby!! Very delicious!! The crab cake was full of flavor and the tomato was just perfect! I had coffee and a mimosa with my breakfast which was also very good. Our waitress was just okay. The bathrooms were kind of odd but they were kept fairly well. The decor is a little confusing and they should consider going with a different theme or something a little classier. But nothing will ever top the breakfast I had here!

    (4)

  • Amanda E.

    I was in Charleston for the New Year weekend and a local took us here for brunch. I thought it was pretty awesome. Even though we had to wait a while- they took our phone number and we were able to roam around the city market which really made the time pass. I built my own omelet and loved all the food on the table. The best part was the bottomless mimosas. They are generous servings and you can get them anyway you want! Service that morning was great too. I'd definitely go back on my next trip.

    (4)

  • Robert L.

    The food was not that great. My wife ordered eggs Benedict and the eggs were improperly poached. The potatoes we both had were overcooked. My omelet was bland. On a plus side, the staff was friendly and courteous. The restaurant was clean. However, that doesn't excuse bad food. Eli's Table is owned by the same group that owns Toast, and it's world's better. Needless to say, we will not be returning. I can't see paying that kind of price for that kind of food. They can keep the $12 bottomless mimosa's.

    (2)

  • Jennifer F.

    Coffee is strong! Had the short stack pancakes with blueberries (blueberries within), country ham sodium overload. Friend had the deluxe french toast w/apples and would get it again. Good food, nice staff.

    (4)

  • Andrea H.

    Toast saved me from eating my arm. True story. I decided to skip lunch one day (huge mistake) and was in charge of a function at Hibernian Hall. While preparing for the evening, I was starving and decided to pop out to a local convenience store for a snack. Except that there is absolutely nothing around there. Then I saw the oasis...Toast. I'm sorry to the guy behind the counter, who I harassed for the quickest thing they had. He told me that they could whip up a fried green tomato blt in only a couple of minutes. I was skeptical, really skeptical. He assured me he could do it, and off he went. Sure enough, in two minutes flat, he was back with my sandwich (freshly prepared and piping hot) and a side of potato salad. And that was the best darn fried green tomato blt I've ever had (ok, yes, I'm from Chicago so it's the only fried green tomato blt I've ever had, but it was still awesome) and the potato salad was delicious as well. Thank you, Toast and my new best friend behind the counter, for saving my arm. Love you!

    (4)

  • Derek S.

    After waiting for nearly 45 minutes we were seated and it was well worth it. It was NYE so the wait was to be expected. I had Eggs Meeting Street and it was delicious. Fried green tomatoes, crab cake and eggs. Served with one of the largest biscuits I have ever seen. We also enjoyed bottomless mimosas. Great service and a great experience.

    (5)

  • Meg C.

    We arose a little earlier than normal for a Charleston visit and were told we should head over to Toast for breakfast. We gave our names to the (slightly brusk) hostess and were instructed to go outside to wait. Another staff member came out and offered coffee to those waiting, as long as they didn't mind following her inside to prepare it. My laziness to enter back into the bustling restaurant outweighed my need for caffeine, but we were seated shortly thereafter so it was all good. The coffee of the day was Pumpkin Pie Latte and since it was the month of October, I indulged in my 4th pumpkin flavored beverage that week. I usually always go for whatever Yelpers choose as the most ordered dish (or ask the wait staff) and in this case, it looked like I should choose the Eggs Meeting Street. This dish consisted of a fried green tomato topped with a crab cake, poached egg and remoulade sauce and served with a (huge) biscuit & choice of home fries or grits (I chose grits). I was starving and that sounded like a pretty stellar combination of food. Upon receiving our breakfasts, I was very glad I had eaten all leaf based meals the day prior the day before (in preparation for Charleston deliciousness) because the portions were HUGE and I got the single portion. The biscuit was big and fluffy and just perfect by itself without the butter or the jam it came with. The FGT/Crab cake/egg combo was amazing but I think what really made it was the remoulade sauce which I could not stop raving about. Our server was sweet and attentive and was good with keeping our mugs/cups refilled. We were tempted by the bottomless mimosas, but knew we'd be indulging in some later, so we passed on the cocktails. Several people checked in with us throughout the meal and towards the end, which I assume was to make sure we were enjoying our meal and not just because, as we discovered upon exiting, they were trying to get us out of there to accommodate the long line of people forming out the front door. :-) I will definitely be back to Toast next time I am in Charleston.

    (4)

  • Nicole L.

    Yep, it's awesome. Good food, friendly staff, and the $10 mimosas. I go here every time I have a weekend in Charleston.

    (5)

  • Meredith H.

    Despite all the positive reviews of Toast on Yelp, our experience was completely the opposite. Table was dirty and sticky, appetizers and entrees were brought out at the same time (resulting in cold, soggy entrees), service was horrible, and management was rude and belittling to employees in front of guests. The staff overall seemed on edge (likely because of the blatantly an publicly rude manager). The restaurant overall seems very confused - decor is awkwardly eclectic and it isn't sure if its breakfast only or lunch and dinner. It took 20 minutes to find our waitress to get our check to get out of there. It has potential in theory, but focus on breakfast and ditch the other options. We will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Janet C.

    Good breakfast and great service. Bottomless mimosas for $10!

    (4)

  • Rich D.

    As far as breakfast our experience was tops. Wife had the Jumbo Breakfast Sandwich she liked it (I had a bite and it was tasty). I had the Eggs Meeting Street, one of he best breakfast I have had, period. We went on a Sunday around 12:30 pm, very short wait time. Bottomless mimosa... nice touch, comes in a wine glass with generous pour so unless you are on a mission, you may be alright ordering by the glass. If you like what's in the Eggs Meeting Street (the double iit f your hungry) get it and I don't think you will be disappointed. Good atmosphere and our service was great.

    (4)

  • Watrice W.

    Very good breakfast of eggs & steak. Very accommodating to a large pre-wedding crowd.

    (5)

  • AJ G.

    Good food with great service. Quick and easy. They serve breakfast all day.

    (5)

  • Eric G.

    No-nonsense breakfast you can count on. They have all the basics covered. I would especially suggest Biscuits and Gravy with a side of sausage. You have to construct it from side dishes because it isn't a featured item. If I could change one thing it would be the coffee. It's weak diner coffee. Totally fine if you want to drink 6 cups of it, but it's just too thin for my tastes. Waitresses are fun to joke around with. They're cool.

    (3)

  • Heather B.

    Awesome brunch place in Charleston. Inventive dishes and very cheap bottomless mimosas! I love their seafood omelettes, how much better can it get than blue crab, shrimp or scallops with your eggs? My fiance loves the corn beef hash and gets it every time he's in Charleston. It's the one breakfast place there that we consistently go to (even over free breakfast at the hotels!). The service is so friendly and you feel like you're in a mom and pop diner even though they're owned by a larger restaurant group. We love Toast.

    (4)

  • Mike E.

    Good food, Bloody Mary okay.

    (3)

  • Matt H.

    A bit pricey for what you get but the food was pretty good and good size portions. Nice little location and setup of the place is different but in a good way. Service was a bit slow but nothing to really complain about

    (4)

  • R P.

    Bottomless Mimosas... enough said. Seriously, it was a very decent breakfast nothing extraordinary but good. If you are in walking distance and like Mimosa, it's worth the visit.

    (3)

  • Demetria M.

    Ended up here as my girls and I could not decide on where to eat........I guess the breakfast is the winner here as the dinner was just average. I think I could do a better crab cake sandwich with my eyes closed. They had a boat load of desserts that looked great but we decided against trying anything else for fear of another let down.

    (2)

  • Pimp D.

    Went there for happy hour - $3 select drinks from 4-6pm. Bartender was friendly, crowd was fun, and the drinks were serviceable. Had the shrimp quesadilla - was decent. Don't expect craft cocktails or amazing food ie Husk and you'll be ok. Not a bad place, but nothing amazing.

    (3)

  • Sez R.

    Food was not anything special and the waiter was as dry as it could be. Would not go again.

    (2)

  • Monica B.

    We were staying at the Days Inn on Meeting St. and the staff at the desk recommended Toast for breakfast! (which was right next door) The atmosphere is welcoming and soooo friendly! The menu is simple, tasty and to the point. Great southern cuisine! I ordered the grits, which was delish, and the apple butter on the biscuits was amazing! My boyfriend ordered a custom omelet, which he raved about the entire trip. The bottomless mimosas were definitely a plus! Very strong and very yummy! Our waitress was very accommodating and super friendly. I would definitely go back.

    (4)

  • S K.

    Food was okay... Nothing amazing. I tried eggs, bacon, potatoes and biscuits... I could have got the same flavor at any other place.The grits were pretty amazing though... Service was great!!! Very happy waitress....

    (3)

  • Larry B.

    The drinks at this place are cheap and awesome! Very nice to find a reasonably price spot in the middle of town amongst all those other high priced places. Definitely recommend a drink or three here as they are original, tasty, and priced nice as well!

    (4)

  • David G.

    Went here a couple times during our 4 day visit to Charleston. While we did not hit them during breakfast time we found their daily specials to be fantastic. The shrimp and grits were better than what we had at Hyman's which was a recommended stop. We also enjoyed the crab cake sandwich. The bottomless mimosas looked interesting but we were not brave enough to try... 1 star taken off because on our visit the bathroom was disgusting but it was busy that day and they did attend to it when asked.

    (4)

  • Zanne C.

    Sometimes with this Yelp, it's good to be the king! Got a 10% discount thanks to my Yelp check-in, BONUS! Toast, is casual, friendly and plain good. Bottomless Mimosas people, that's gotta be great right? I saw the French Toast, it looked legendary! I will try it when I return! Most of my party had already eaten brunch, but I, the late riser needed grub, we looked up and saw Toast! Perfect. The joint was clean, packed and everyone seemed to be enjoying their plates. Our waitress was sweet and attentive and patient (nice considering the parents are extremely indecisive these days). It's definitely a family friendly atmosphere, I saw groups of friends and I think a softball team. So it's come as you are, definitely. I started out with the She-Crab, there will be a pattern with me and She-Crab, it's my favorite! This was okay. I've had really great soup in my life, living close to Savannah and Hilton Head growing up, so I have a high benchmark. Their's is nice, but don't judge She-Crab off of their version. I also had the Shrimp Po Boy, man, that hit the spot! They have good, simple food. I really dig that. The creole mayo was just on par to the crunch of the shrimp. I also tried their nachos, didn't have meat or any other topping besides cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and guac & sour cream. It was nice. I really want to come back and try their breakfast fare, I have a feeling that's where 'it's at'. I loved their po boy though, and I would come back for that. Incidentally, I left a purchase there and it must have fallen because I lost it, they were fantastic and found it and kept it until I returned to retrieve it. Definitely bonus points for that courtesy! Toast, is definitely butter in my book!

    (3)

  • Jimmy B.

    over rated, poor service, the typical tourist trap.

    (1)

  • Shelby R.

    The bathroom is disgusting. Tables were sticky.

    (2)

  • Laura H.

    I went here for brunch. I had a mimosa (only one - didn't go for the bottomless mimosa) which was really good. The other people in the restaurant seemed to be enjoying the bottomless mimosas - they were a bit drunk :) My order was simple - french toast and fruit. Food was great. Staff was friendly. Nice atmosphere for a relaxed brunch.

    (5)

  • Ben D.

    I ALWAYS eat breakfast here, every time I visit Charleston. I get the corned-beef hash omelette (the Irish), and I get the sausage gravy on the biscuits. You're not going to regret it!

    (5)

  • Mary A.

    Quite a wait for breakfast but well worth it. I had the meeting street eggs which was amazing. Good service and great spot for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Chelsea L.

    I feel like this place has lots of hype because of it's french toast - but that's about the only notable thing it has. The attitude of the servers seemed a bit sassy and stuffy, the food wasn't very delicious. We had the original breakfast, the bacon was soggy and thin, the grits were lukewarm, the eggs were ok. Also the bottomless mimosas are a scam - they are $12 with the purchase of an entree. For $12 I could probably order at least two mimosas somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Lelah O.

    Pretty tasty and great service. 4 stars because the appetizer wasn't wonderful.

    (4)

  • Rey L.

    The Blueberry Pancakes yum yum. I also had a Bacon bloody which was great! We were here with a wedding party and my friends got Bottomless Mimosas they literally were never empty. The waitress came buy and made sure they were filled up every 2 mins. I am giving this place 5 Stars because something awesome happened when we got out Bill. We had a group of six and gratuity was included. We didn't notice this maybe because of the Bloody Marys and the Mimosas, and my friend went to tip extra. The waitress actually came by and told him that she had already gotten her 20 percent. People aren't honest like that these days. It was awesome!

    (5)

  • Solomon W.

    Toast seems to be a well-advertised institution in Charleston, and I thought it was very deserving of its fame. I went in for an early breakfast; their hours are convenient for early risers. The atmosphere feels a little corporate, but I think that it still does a solid job in producing good food and awesome service. The Meeting Street Benedict is a true Southern breakfast. The perfect protein is sitting on top of a crab cake, on top of a fried green tomato. At $8.50, it is a pretty great deal, though slightly small. My biscuit was literally seeping butter. As I pulled it open, it had little yellow portions distributed through and through... so much dairy fat! The fried green tomato was super crisp, and it was a great complement to the moist and crisp crabcake. The crabcake had an awesome tangy hint, and it was not a measly crabcake. It was pretty dang hefty! The hollandaise was creamy and rich. Like all of the advertisements suggest, I also recommend Toast for breakfast for locals or out-of-townies. There is something to please everyone, and it is conveniently located and affordable.

    (4)

  • Jill L.

    AWESOME!!!! I have to say the best grits I have ever had!! Customer service was great my waitress "EMILY" was the best went out of her way to be so sweet. The price was well worth it very reasonable :)

    (5)

  • Rachael R.

    We went here because it was attached to our hotel room and there were hangovers to (try) to cure. Mimosas are expensive (4+) unless you get the bottomless ones ($10), but at that point you have to drink at least 3 and that seemed impossible given my wine consumption the night before, although right now it sounds like a wonderful idea.... Anyway, the food was mediocre. Hash from a can, not very fluffy pancakes with fake syrup (I'm from the northeast, I can't help but hate that stuff, I realize it's annoying), and lukewarm undelicious from-a-frozen-bag home fries. Service was fine, I like diner style waitresses. I can't wait to visit Charleston again, but Toast is not why.

    (2)

  • Katherine N.

    Amazingly nice staff, best She-Crab Soup and the Bacon Bloody Mary's are a little piece of heaven. I would have given them a 5 but the bathrooms, though clean, the toilet paper holders were broken and the paper towels were on top of the dispenser rather then in it. Will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Danielle C.

    Ordered the EGGS MEETING STREET and was super impressed! It's amazingly good!! The chicken salad wrap was really good too! Definitely returning to Toast!

    (5)

  • Heather S.

    Bloody Mary drinks were just what I needed. And breakfast served all day? My favorite! This was just what I needed after a long day of exploring such a wonderful city.

    (4)

  • Jonathan E.

    Get the deluxe french toast; it was recommended by NY Times and deserves that endorsement. Wait staff was extremely attentive--coffee or water never got below half full. We tried some of the other highly recommended breakfast spots in town, but after stumbling upon Toast we will be directing others here.

    (5)

  • Robert H.

    I only order one thing here and thats because its one of the best things ive ever had for breakfast. I had the surf and turf breakfast. Two english muffins and steak and shrimp and home fries. You cant go wrong with that.

    (5)

  • Stephanie S.

    Tried this place today with my husband and one of my kids. I really enjoyed the vibe here and we had a GREAT server. Hubs ordered the Eggs Meeting Street and a Bacon Bloody Mary and he LOVED them. He ordered a single (EMS), but he totally could have eaten a double. I ordered pecan pancakes and they were ok. I think they could have been cooked a little longer. They were just sorta mushy and was my kids pancake. Bacon was good not too crisp and not undercooked. Bottomless mimosa totally made up for my mushy pancakes though. A MUST if you don't care to try one of the vodka infused Bloody Marys. I will totally go back and probably take a few people there who visit us here, but will be sure to stick to one of the specialties they are known for. Also, we went on around 9am on a Thursday and walked right in and got a table. no wait.

    (4)

  • Bryan H.

    "Eggs Meeting Street" is a must for a first timer. Everything was great, but for some reason the biscuits were a little doughy on this visit. May have just been that batch. A great place for a casual breakfast!

    (4)

  • Johnny V.

    Ordered oatmeal with fresh fruit and my wife ordered the tropical fruit parfait. Eh, I don't think we ordered the right stuff because the oatmeal was bland and my wife's tropical fruit didn't taste so great. The waiter was having some computer issues because it took awhile for them to ring up our order. Maybe we didn't order the right stuff, but I can't see how this place can be so popular and highly rated.

    (2)

  • Richard S.

    Food was good, but not great. I would compare it to a good diner. I wouldn't wait in line for it.

    (3)

  • Matt W.

    Love the bottomless mimosas! Wings are 7/10 nice smoke to them. Oyster shooter was delicious. The Egg Meeting Street is my 2nd favorite breakfast meal Ive ever had (Rise n Shine in ATL is still best). Missing the cream cheese and maple syrup in the Deluxe French Toast but still good. The server Beth was amazing and funny!

    (5)

  • Bill B.

    Have been here before. Meeting house special is the bomb. Today all three of our meals were cold. It is mothers day so well give them a pass. Take the grits instead of the so called home fries. You will wait and sometimes it's worth it. Funky, fun staff.

    (3)

  • Nick Q.

    Cool atmosphere. At the time there some local ladies there supporting Clemson that were very entertaining. Love the Po' Boy & Jalapeño Bloody Mary's!

    (3)

  • Stephen L.

    I'm not sure why this made it into The Insider's Guide as a "must see" place, or why there's so many rave reviews. I'm not trying to knock the place, the food was good, but by no means outstanding. For the same price ($30) my brother and I could have eaten at Poogan'a Place. This place also kinda struck me as gimmicky. Being a Californian, coming to the south is quite a culture-shock. I love being immersed, yet this place had a themepark front porch setting that seemed to belong in a Denny's. Overall, I'd say this place is average

    (3)

  • Barbara M.

    Fabulous she crab soup, wonderful staff..great place to add to you itinerary! Wondered in without great expectations, but had fried green tomatoes (my first) and what a great introduction. Great flavor! Chicken Salad sandwish on a toasted croissant. Perfect. Went back the next for breakfast and that was wonderful too, just lots busier.

    (4)

  • John E.

    I could see how this would be a good restaurant, but for me, it wasn't. I ordered a traditional breakfast and received an undercooked egg (I'm talking clear, watery). It was kind of wierd how much fluid was in this egg? Anyway, when I can't eat the entire meal, I go to 0 stars and build up. They get 2 stars for excellent biskets. It was very good! They get another star for a good location. I wanted to love this place, but that damn egg!!!!

    (3)

  • Joe P.

    Great food. Their Charleston Cheesesteak is awesome!

    (4)

  • Jim L.

    I ate here on June 4, 2011. I was on a bicycle ride around Charleston at about 7.30am and rode right past this place and smelled it! I went in and ordered the stuffed french toast with peaches. It was fantastic. A huge chunk of bread and fresh peaches baked into the bread and also some peach syrup. All of this for only $7.95. A real bargain. Wonderful place. See my pic of the french toast.

    (4)

  • Heather S.

    I had a crab cake sandwich. It was more crab than cake which is a bonus in my book. However, the wait was effing ridiculous, the entire staff seemed to be from Jersey or NY (with the attitude to match) and it was ok. It was ok, but I'm sure that there are other places you could go that would be better.

    (2)

  • Alishah N.

    Service was mediocre, food was good. Charleston has lots of food too offer, so it makes for a pretty competitive place when it comes to food - in another city, I'd give this Five Loaves 4 stars, but compared to what else is available, both the food and service is about average.

    (3)

  • Jeff S.

    Not a terrible experience but hopefully breakfast is much better. Crab dip appetizer was served very cold, by design, but I had expected (wrongly) that it would be served hot. The wraps were large and not bad but the oyster basket seemed a little skimpy. Overall okay but with all the choices that Charleston offers I probably won't be back...

    (2)

  • Angela L.

    The standard brunch menu items are offered here in this very cute setting. Very nice waitress!

    (4)

  • Dana A.

    Very disappointing. Coffee was almost undrinkable (worse than any fast food coffee). Stuffed French toast tasted like something from IHOP (not sure how long ago NYTimes voted this a "best breakfast" in Charleston because it's definitely not). That said, my wife enjoyed her breakfast sandwich, and others walking out liking their southern-style dishes. Just was a complete disappointment for me. I thought Three Birds cafe was 10x better (but a 10 minute drive away).

    (2)

  • Liya M.

    After a week long vacation in Myrtle Beach, my mom and I drove to Charleston per my brother's recommendation. He also recommended we eat at Toast. Specifically recommended Eggs Meeting Street. I wish I hadn't listened to him. Crab cake was overfried, as was the fried green tomato. And it was drowning/smothered/drenched in the sauce which tasted like tartar sauce mixed with thousand island dressing. Terrible. My mom had shrimp and grits which had maybe 3 shrimp. The crab dip is a cold crab salad served with white tortilla chips...not tasty. The she crab soup; however, was fantastic! We were there on a Friday for lunch. Seated immediately. Waitress, Christina, was pleasant and attentive. Kind of disappointed in the food.

    (3)

  • Sarah C.

    A friend and I met for dinner here on a Thursday during happy hour, and we both loved it! The happy hour includes three different drinks that are 3 bucks each. I had a carolina cosmo, which was a delicious fruity drink. The bartender here is great, he came over and talked to us about our drink choices and made some suggestions. We had the coconut shrimp app which was very good - crispy outside, great flavor, good sized shrimp. For my meal, I had the shrimp scampi. It was shrimp with rice and veggies and a light sauce and it was delicious. Good variety of veggies in the meal. The biggest star of the meal was actually the cornbread my friend got with her crab cakes. I stole a piece and it was fantastic! The desserts all looked amazing, but I was too stuffed to try one that night. I definitely want to come back for the breakfast since that is what they are most known for. But you should check out the dinner as well, it's worth a visit!

    (5)

  • Peter L.

    Excellent food. Very nice friendly staff. Prices were reasonable. What more could you ask for?

    (5)

  • Miguel G.

    Best breakfast I had in Charleston, I wholeheartedly recommend the surf and turf, its a great big plate of win that could quite possibly be shared with two people. The main act however is the endless mimosas for like 9 or ten dollars. Thats right as many as you want and the waiters don't even pretend like they don't see you as they walk by to slow you down, in fact they come up and refill you up before the glass is empty. Came with a pack of 5 to this place and I would love to give it a cinco, but I just can't the wait was pretty long to get in, usually that's not the places fault however this time it actually was. When we sat down and as we ate are food I saw what the hold up was. The bussers were taking way to long to clean the tables, that made me slightly upset and helped me realize why there was such a long line to begin with. Needless to say that's why one star gets lopped off.

    (4)

  • Jenna K.

    I typically don't like to put a restaurant down unless they really got under my skin... My husband and I were walking around Charleston and someone from Toast was outside handing out menus. We looked at it and everything looked good so we decided to give it a try. We sat at our table for 15 minutes without our server coming by. There was a large group next to us who had the full attention of the server and at one point, I even made eye contact with him and yet he still didn't come over to at least get our drink order. Another group of people sat behind us (they came in 10 minutes after we did) and they got attention immediately. My husband and I just walked out.

    (1)

  • Max M.

    I have to commend them on their service. We were four minutes late for when they called our party. Although, the hostess told us we had to go to the bottom of the list, my friend asked to speak to the manager and she graciously allowed to be seated immediately and was very friendly to boot. Also, our server, Christina was very friendly. After i ordered the homemade corned-beef hash, i didn't care for it, and the server, Christina, offered to replace w/ something i'd like better. I didn't even have to request it myself. The food in general was decent too. I enjoyed the choc chip - banana pancakes. :)

    (3)

  • Alex J.

    nice breakfast joint. line was long, but since my wife was pregnant, they gave us a little more priority (nice!). service was good, food was good. can't really go wrong with this place.

    (5)

  • Kandis M.

    Toast provided a fantastic experience! The food was remarkable and the staff was incredible. We will absolutely come again.

    (5)

  • James H.

    We tried this one out after great reviews on tripadvisor.com . I can see why. They food was fresh. The service was fantastic. The drinks were great. The environment was comfortable and clean. I would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Kerry S.

    Two words, bottomless mimosas.

    (5)

  • James K.

    Best breakfast we had during our week in Charleston! The Eggs Meeting Street was to die for. Just amazing and the staff was super friendly. Even the general Manager Sharron H. came by and made sure everything was great and it was. When she found out I was retired military she gave us a 10% discount. Would go back in a heart beat.

    (5)

  • Mike E.

    Awesome breakfast food And amazing staff. Waited 15 min to sit, and had my good less then 5 minutes after ordering. Staff gave a lot of attention to their tables and were very personable.

    (5)

  • Morris R.

    Crab cake on fired green tomato topped with poached egg and Cajun sauce. It was rich.

    (4)

  • Laura W.

    My favorite place to eat in downtown charleston. I don't mind the wait, the food is always worth it....and the mimosas start the day off RIGHT. Deborah was fantastic, she was fun friendly and never left our glasses even halfway empty.

    (5)

  • M R.

    Was less than impressed. My girlfriend and I stopped in for a quick breakfast on our last day in Charleston. Don't know why this place is so highly rated. The air conditioner dripping on patrons as they walk in is probably never a good sign. Service was inattentive though restaurant was only half full. I opted for the "NY Times recommended" French toast and my GF went for the jumbo breakfast sandwich. I lost respect for the NY Times after I received a 3 inch tall "brick" of bread covered in a lukewarm peach flavored liquid. Bread didn't taste like French toast and was not sweet at all. My girlfriend's sandwich was something you could make at home. Only bright spot was that the grits were creamy. Would opt for another restaurant as the city is full of great places to eat breakfast. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

    (1)

  • Dana K.

    The reason for this one star review came at the very end of our meal. We waited for over thirty minutes to have breakfast here. The food was pretty good as was the service (or so we thought) Once the check was signed and the tip given, my mother, sister-in-law, and I were waiting at the table finishing our drinks before leaving. Our waitress, who had seemed fantastic up until this point, rudely "reminded" us that they were on a wait list. I.E.: Get out so I can get another table and tip. Then upon leaving, my mother placed her sunglasses on an adjoining table to pick up my baby nephew and was told by another waitress that she could not place anything on that table as they needed it immediately. Apparently, once we paid, it did not matter that we were customers or that we had waited as well. With so many other good dining options in the area, I would recommend staying away and going somewhere that actually values its customers.

    (1)

  • Tyler P.

    Sunday brunch is a little piece of heaven at Toast!!! I had the Eggs Meeting Street... OMG!!! Simply awesome!!!

    (5)

  • George W.

    Attitude of hostess was unprofessional. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait. Told them we would move our car. When we returned were told we missed our call by 5 minutes, even though we were there 45 minutes later. So we were put to the back of the line and waited another 45 minutes! Breakfast eggs were mediocre. Lunch menu may have been better. Better breakfast at Sweetgrass!

    (1)

  • Tommy I.

    Came in here while touring downtown, I'm new to Charleston so I wanted to see the beauty of this place. I have to say the only reason I walked in here was for the lunch special (fried chicken and mash potatoes for 6.99) and it was more than I expected. On top of that, they took off a extra 10%. I would be coming back to this place whenever I'm in the area. Highly recommended for a cheap lunch.

    (4)

  • Ben C.

    Excellent French toast and bottomless mimosas! Friendly wait staff!

    (4)

  • Amy N.

    I'm giving it 1 star because even though I could eat the home fries and eggs the rest of the meal was so bad I wouldn't feed it to the wharf rats. The corned beef hash was inedible. I can't even describe the taste, just foul. My husband chose one of the "specialty" breakfasts and it was a joke. The Charleston surf and turf, where the steak did taste like turf...artificial turf. It was a horrible cut of beef that the line cooks at IHOP would have laughed at. Fatty and overcooked. The shrimp were edible. The eggs looked overcooked and my husband didn't finish them. Like I said, we both polished off the home fries, which were obviously NOT homemade but were the best thing on the plate. The server was fine but we waited waaaay too long for that piece of fat they called a steak. I think she knew we were less than impressed with our meal and she had our table cleared and the check taken care of in record time. There are way too many places in Charleston and the surrounding area to eat a great breakfast. This place ain't one of them. It also could stand a really good cleaning.

    (1)

  • Kayj F.

    The egg special was fab: poached on crab cake on fried green tomato and romalade sauce. Really enjoyed the homey atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Brianne K.

    A cute little breakfast option (which is served much of the day), but not much for vegetarians for lunch. Service is typical of that "Southern Hospitality" but atmosphere was a little campy.

    (3)

  • Donna M.

    Best breakfast in Charleston. Worth the wait! friendly waiter Corbett.

    (5)

  • Kimberly N.

    We had Sunday brunch here today; arrived at 10:15, seated at 10:55, and finished and paid up by 11:50. Good points: Bottomless mimosas, excellent menu options, and the Deluxe French Toast with peaches that I had was great. My husband ordered the House Specialty Omelet and found it tasty, as well. The home fries were delicious, and reminded me of a kind of homemade, non-curly version of Arby's curly fries. The biscuit that came with the husband's omelet was big, and "soft and sweet," just as Tori Amos promised. I can't say anything bad about the food; it was solidly delicious. Not gourmet, but it was tasty and hit the spot, and I prefer my breakfast to be no-nonsense and hearty, anyway. Bad points: Long wait time (they told us it would be twenty minutes, and it was closer to forty) and no designated place for patrons to wait other than outside, which means people were squeezed in all around the restaurant in an attempt to escape the Dire Humidity (kind of like Dire Rats, but more deadly). We were seated at a table near the bar, and there was someone waiting literally on either side of our table--which was annoying and disconcerting. Nobody told them to wait outside (like we had) rather than hover over the people already seated. I understand the need to escape this oppressive heat and humidity, so I blame the restaurant for not addressing this need, not the patrons (there were about 30 people waiting on average during our time there, and only 2 two-seater benches offered outside--only one barely in the shade). Another bad point was that the ceiling looked like it was in serious need of some repairs--acoustical ceiling tiles were missing here and there, and you could see wires and insulation hanging down in a very non-appetizing and generally gross fashion. Oh, and the AC was dripping cold water in the tiny foyer right when we walked in, which would have been cool and refreshing, except, ew. Is that even water? Is that "water" clean? Service was hit and miss. Our server sounded like he was definitely NOT from South Carolina (other people mentioned Jersey, so I'll go with that), but he was friendly enough (kind of a fake vibe to his friendliness, but whatever, he was still friendly, at least). He didn't bring our water out when we ordered our drinks (coffee and water, mimosa and water) and we didn't get our water until after our food came out, and even so, we had to ask him again. But hey, at least he was good about asking us if we needed anything else, so that we had the opportunity to ask again. I really don't understand why so many servers in Charleston habitually forget to bring out (specifically requested!) water for patrons. It's freakin' hot. And humid. I can't enjoy a hot coffee in this heat without some ice water to temper it with. And it did feel as if he was trying to "upsell" us every step of the way. "You want coffee? Do you want a shot of espresso in that?" Um, no, just coffee, please. "You want a single order of the French Toast? Are you sure you don't want a double serving, so you can try both flavors?" Um no, I won't be able to eat that much food. Etcetera. So...good food, good prices, good mimosas, bad wait time, spotty service, and the place needs some repairs and and a larger foyer to make it truly comfortable.

    (3)

  • Amber M.

    My husband and I went for breakfast. Waited FOREVER to be seated.(You have to wait outside) Once we finally got a table, we sat for a good 10 minutes before our server decided to show up. She could care less, it took her so long. We did get our food pretty quickly, but I had something (a pepper maybe?) Inside of my pancakes. Told the server, she made up all kinds of excuses about it, acted like it was my fault. She disappeared once again for about 15 minutes. So we sat listening to the bar tender flirt with the staff. You couldn't pay us to go there again!!

    (1)

  • Tony F.

    A Big Let Down.... sausage gravy with biscuit was cold and funny flavor, mimosa with cheap champagne also not tasty. Was a welcoming place and nice location, but food just didnt measure up.

    (1)

  • Jessie W.

    Very friendly staff. However, I would not feed anything off the menu to my dog. The only thing clean about this place is the restroom. Maybe have a mimosa and dine somewhere else. Oh wait! You can't unless you order food. Save your tummy and money.

    (1)

  • Eric M.

    Our family likes our breakfasts on trips, and TOC didn't disappoint. Big pancakes, great scrambled eggs. We grew quite tired of the "free" continental breakfast at the airport Sheraton. Ample portions for sure, feels more like a mom and pop type restaurant. In other words, don't expect fancy table clothes....others have posted about the bathroom, but we went there for the food, so who cares!

    (5)

  • Bob d.

    We actually liked this place enough to have breakfast here two mornings in a row. Although, admittedly, the second morning was only because we went somewhere else which had an hour wait to get in. So instead we decided that our breakfast the morning before at Tropical Toast was good enough to be repeated. This was great for me as it let me make up for a terrible mistake I had made the previous morning: I had ordered the wrong thing. Being that we were a large group and it was generally difficult to make decisions and then round everyone up to go places, a small number of us had set out the first morning for breakfast. My sister recommended that we go to this place. However, we wound up parking on the wrong side of downtown and then had about a 12 block hike to the restaurant. Being accustomed to hikes for food on vacation I was up for it. But not really being accustomed to my sister making decisions about restaurants, I can't help but say I was nervous. When we finally arrived, I was kind of in shock. This place looks like Jimmy Buffet on some severe happy pills went NUTS. It's bright. VERY bright. Which I can't say I enjoyed first thing in the morning. But they do serve booze at breakfast and that I approved of. A few mimosas later and I have to say I was a fan. The waitress was really nice and remembered us the next morning (even to the point of remembering which of us had regular and which had decaf). Food was brought to us quick, which was a little surprising as busy as they were, but it was hot and fresh and tasted damn good. Now I do have to admit, the first morning, in spite of being told that I should order the "famous" Eggs Meeting Street, I instead ordered an Irish Omelet which was an omelet with cornbeef and hash. Served with a choice of home fries or grits and toast or english muffin, there is definitely enough food to feed even the hungriest breakfast goer. The omelet wasn't bad. But when I saw the Eggs Meeting Street I was ashamed that I hadn't ordered it. This was something I remedied the following morning. Two fried green tomatoes, on top of which they place two crab cakes, on top of which they place two poached eggs and then top the whole thing off with Remoulade sauce. This was not something I could have come up with in my wildest culinary dreams. And it was SO good. Even those in the party who are normally opposed to fried green tomatoes were impressed by this dish devised by some Charlestonian genius chef. Like seriously, this guy (or gal) needs a medal. On top of this, the coffee was strong and fresh. And the greeter at the door was hilarious and kept us entertained as we waited for seating. Very hard to find fault with this place as a breakfast must if you are in town. I just wish I could have sampled their lunch or dinner menus. But alas, we only had so much time. Prices were not too bad considering the size of the meals. It might be a little high for breakfast being somewhere in the $8-12 range plus mimosas. But really, where can you eat for less than that these days? Service was nice and the decor was... well it was. But don't let the decor put you off. The food is better than that scared feeling you get when you open the door and it is brighter inside than out (even on a clear day with the sun shining). Thinking back on the Eggs Meeting Street and mimosas, I would highly recommend this place for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Kala V.

    Great food! We actually had dinner there yesterday and went back for breakfast this morning. I had their Chicken Salad sandwich last night and Eggs Benedict this am. Service was great for dinner but for breakfast it was just OK. It totally grossed me out that the young lady waiting on us this morning kept her pens in her ponytail. OK, so who would even think that's OK in a restaurant??? Hopefully she won't be the one to wait on us if we go back this visit. I would definitely recommend this place, the food is worth it.

    (4)

  • Christine C.

    I have mixed feelings about toast...it is one of the few places we found with breakfast all day so it was good for our travel style... The one big negative was the hostess. She was not very personable and was rude when I requested a seat change. Luckily, once we were settled our server was great. She was also the bartender and took care of us with our bottomless mimosas! The biscuits and gravy were great and the banana pancakes were good.

    (3)

  • Erin E.

    We stumbled across the restaurant while walking around downtown Charleston. The decor was warm and inviting, the service was great, and the food was simple and delightful. We had a great dinner, their soups were very good! Also, their dessert was heavenly! We had the red velvet cupcake (one of the best I ever had) and the raspberry cheesecake (amazing!) We will definitely be back to sample their breakfast menu.

    (4)

  • Billy C.

    Best breakfast place I've been to EVER. I was on vacation in Charleston for a week and my girlfriend and I loved this place so much that we went back twice rather than see what other retaurants in the city might offer. I got the Eggs Meeting Street both times. Delicous crab cakes and poached eggs over fried green tomoatoes covered in a rich remoulade sauce. It was heavenly. Unbelievable. My girlfriend got the apple cinnamon french toast and that was equally ridiculous. It was two large chunks of deep fried french toast goodness. It was so light and fluffy though that you wouldnt even know that it was deep fried. We also go the pancakes and those were exceptional as well. Service was exceptional on both occassions. My sweet tea never got below one-third empty. A must dine in Charleston.

    (5)

  • Yankee-gal L.

    Prices are good, food was good, dessert was not so good! Ordered the peach cobbler... Yuk!

    (3)

  • L K.

    My son was visiting The Citadel and I was dining alone again. I was going to Eli's Table and got side tracked by Toast. I was very happy that I made the change. Toast was playing live music and had a very lively atmosphere. Eli's will have to wait till next time. I had a fried green tomato BLT and added crab cake to it. It came with just enough spicy french fries. All the food was delicious. For the money I got great food and atmosphere. I had peach cobbler for dessert. That was slightly disappointing. I would definitely revisit Toast.

    (4)

  • I. F.

    This was called Diana's once upon a time. The service was very friendly--the waitress was helpful and nice and the manager came out and gave coffee to the waiting customers who were lined up outside, and she gave some bubble toys for the children. They offer some nice menu items, breakfast is served all day long, nice homemade desserts and baked goods, and they have the Bottomless Mimosas if you want that. Why not have toast at a place named "Toast"? It's only logical. I tried the apple and peach French toast, one of their specialties. It comes in an odd block shape as big as a man's fist. It was okay. The Garden Vegetable Omelet was good. It was a nice experience, and I wouldn't mind going back, but what I ordered didn't seem spectacular. They may have better things we haven't tried yet.

    (3)

  • Katie M.

    My all time favorite breakfast is a twist off eggs benedict: add a crab cake. So, I stopped in and had the Eggs Meeting Street, a crab cake on a fried green tomato topped with a poached egg and remoulade. Gotta say it was a great twist on my favorite. Is it a crime to have the same breakfast for 5 days in a row? Because I just might. Also, Lexa is a great bartender!

    (5)

  • Tasha C.

    For starters, you need to know that they have bottomless mimosas here for $10. The staff was great, attentive and NEVER let my ice tea get near empty. The fried green tomatoes are also good. A must try if you have never had them before. They also do take-out which I did a couple times since I was working near by at the Dock Theatre. You should definitely try this place if you get a chance.

    (3)

  • Melissa R.

    The best breakfast in Charleston hands down!!!! The bottomless mimosas are fabulous! Can't beat the deluxe French toast, the Irish omelet, eye opener, eggs mainstreet, and the low country breakfast! Everything is wonderful! Service couldn't be beat!

    (5)

  • Gary K.

    Put Simply this is exactly what you expect for breakfast great food and an awesome staff. Than you!

    (4)

  • Sarah E.

    This was a reasonably priced, pleasant place to eat breakfast. I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street, which were good except that they were a little too heavy on the remoulade sauce. My husband was highly impressed with his eggs and bacon, and the biscuit and gravy were excellent. Our server was very nice and seemed on top of things. Overall, it was a good dining experience.

    (3)

  • Joseph F.

    Boy howdy is the cornbeef hash great. It still would never make up for the service, politely pushing out customers!? Charleston is more hospitable than this, skip line and rude staff.

    (2)

  • John N.

    Just had breakfast there with my wife....and once was enough for us. Had to wait 15 minutes to be seated which was fine. Place looked reletively clean. My wife ordered the corned beef hash plate with potatoes and a biscuit.I ordered a charleston surf and turf which is a steak smothered in onions and shrimp on and English muffin , it also comes with potatoes.Then we waited...and waited....and waited for our food. About 1/2 hr later after saying I wasn't planning on making breakfast an all day affair the waitress said it'll be coming soon...there just waiting on my steak. 10 minutes after that our food arrived! ....aaaaand we wished it hadn't. My wifes hash as inedible...tasted like a salt lick marinated in pickling brine. I tried my steak...HORRIBLY overcooked (i ordered medium) and it was thick with fat! She just ended up eating the potatoes and buscuit and I went on a treasure hunt sifting through fat trying to find meat! But what really bothers me is that my plate...the charleston surf and turf is there SPECIALTY!!! REALLY!!?? On the positive side our potatoes were good and my glass of water was spot on....moving on from this place

    (1)

  • Amira A.

    I'm so fat and happy right now... the shrimp and grits are ah-maze-ing. Followed up with a slice of coconut cream pie... there are no words. Is heaven a coconut cream pie? I want to write a novel about how amazing everything was and how friendly the waitstaff are - perfect everything. Perfect perfect!

    (5)

  • Trish K.

    Excellent breakfast with a charming atmosphere. We enjoyed eating here twice during our trip. The only regret I have was not getting the Lowcountry Eye Opener earlier in our visit. This dish is so good, I had to get a second order to go the day we left. Was not a big fan of the fried green tomatoes that came with it, but that has nothing to do with the review as I am not a fan of them anywhere. The first visit I enjoyed the Classic Breakfast with grits, which was delicious. They offered apple butter with our biscuits, which are big buttermilk biscuits and very good, but the apple butter was more like an applesauce (may just be a regional thing), so back to the regular butter I went. We also tried the Deluxe French Toast with peaches, which was okay but super sweet. In all fairness though, this is when I got the Lowcountry Eye Opener and that trumped everything. As a side note, they offer a full bar as well, but we didn't partake so I cannot comment on them. Staff was great as well! Go, you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • David J.

    We went here to use some Restaurant.com certificates. Being new to the area, it was a way to explore different restaurants. We went on a Sunday in November for lunch. The restaurant was somewhat full, but we were seated right away. Since we had a stroller, it was difficult to maneveur through the rooms and hallways to our seat. The waitress seemed busy and rushed. We both order burgers and they started out tasty, but ended a little sour. The sweet tea was delicious. Very sweet with only a slight bitterness. The desert menu had a lot to offer. We ended up with the chocolate buttercream cake and enjoyed it. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience since we were able to save a lot with the certificate, but we will probably not go back.

    (3)

  • Cam M.

    Loved it! 10% off yelp coupon was a pleasant surprise. Glad we found this while in town. Had seafood pasta husband had shrimp and grits. Affordable under $15. Toddler loved his french toast with fruit. Good price at $3.99. Desserts were great too!

    (5)

  • Elena T.

    Good yummy Southern food, big portions and affordable. Open on Sundays!...that was the big winner for me. We woke up hungry and really wanted some ham and eggs. Unfortunately not much is open downtown Charleston (except the coffee shops) on Sundays. Kodak moment: waitress drops juice on the guy sitting next to our table...you can tell she was really embarrassed...maybe was the early hours...anyway she promptly recovers by giving his breakfast free of charge. In the end he left happy. Agree with Angi, the decor it's kind of cheesy...who needs Tropical when you got Old Charles Towne?!

    (4)

  • Krystle K.

    We have been to Charleston twice in the past year and hit Toast both times. You can't beat the friendly service, fantastic breakfast food, bottomless mimosas and all-around great atmosphere. Our waiter told us his one goal was to make sure we never saw the bottom of our mimosa glasses. Enough said - love love this place!

    (4)

  • Luke V.

    Good breakfast, a little on the pricey side. Great dessert selection

    (4)

  • Amy N.

    Best brunch in Charleston! Go early on weekends if you don't want to wait for a table... and be ready for huge plates of fresh, delicious food; great service; and bottomless mimosas!

    (4)

  • Julio V.

    Friendly staff and a delicious Fried Green Tomato BLT. Excellent Location right on Meeting Street right in the heart of Charleston. The live musicians were a nice touch as well.

    (4)

  • Andie S.

    Went here a few times while staying in Charleston. The first time I had the salmon spinach salad and another time I had a breakfast dish that involved a fried green tomato, fish cake and a poached egg. It was definitely interesting as I'm new to southern food. I would recommend this place to other visitors to Charleston as it is a quick inexpensive place to get a decent meal.

    (4)

  • Henry L.

    I had the crab cakes and she crab soup and they are not very good. I'll not get them again. The mamosa's are good after the 2nd one.

    (2)

  • Carly B.

    We went here primarily because the restaurant participates in restaurants.com promotions and we got a $10 gift cert for $2. The breakfast menu looked appealing so it was worth a shot. I didn't think it was the best place I've ever been, but it wasn't terrible and the latte's were well made. The homemade biscuits were also tasty. A little pricey, but it's a tourist town.

    (3)

  • Lisa F.

    Worth the wait, which is never very long. Everything's over-the-top tasty and though I don't imbibe, it looked like those at the bar on a Sunday morning were well cared for. The New Jersey owner melds Springsteen with the South with perfect pitch! Enjoy. Lisa F

    (4)

  • Michael N.

    Everything was great. Server was great. Food was great. But the General Manager was very rude and mean. We spent a lot of money at this place, and as soon as our bill was paid the manager tried to hustle us out. The worst part was that she insulted us by telling us that we were bothering other patrons. If you need the table just say so. But insulting us is a really bad business decision.

    (1)

  • Dave O.

    Its the little things that make or break a restaurant experience. Susan, the GM left a sour taste in our mouths and is the reason for this low rating. We arrived around 10 am on a Wednesday. There was a crowd waiting outside. A 60-ish woman carrying menus and napkins (we later find out from our server was "Susan", the General Manager) was walking among the crowd calling the name of someone to be seated. Assuming this woman worked there, I inquired as to the wait time for two of us. She rudely snapped at me that i ought to ask someone who worked there. This elicited nervous chuckles from other customers who'd overheard. Despite nearly walking away, we perservered and got seated in about 30 minutes. Yani, our server was excellent, the omelette and classic breakfast were quite good biscuits were flaky and best i've ever had. Susan may own the place, which if so, amazes me, she clearly should not be in a job on the front line dealing with customers.

    (2)

  • Rick M.

    Nice place, great food, went there 8am for breakfast, all was good, but the bartender was very loud, by the end of our meal we knew everything about her, and we never spoke to her, we knew her age, last time she was "active", how many kids she had, her dog, her dogs name. where she lived.. etc.. nice place, but keep the bartender on a muzzle

    (4)

  • Olivia F.

    This is a nice place to stop for a quick lunch. The servers are friendly and always made sure to come by and refill drinks if they got low. The inside of the restaurant isn't amazing, especially compared to most of the other restaurants around there, but it was a nice place to get out of the rain. I didn't expect the food to be amazing here, but it was a great place to stop and get a sandwich. I got the fried green tomato blt, it was the first time I've had fried green tomatoes and I thought it was pretty good. The sandwich had a little bit too much bacon and not enough tomato for my liking. The battered shrimp basket was good; the batter wasn't too heavy and there was the perfect amount for a light lunch. Both meals came with fries, which were your typical fries nothing special. The sweet tea was good, and weren't well with the meal. If you're looking for a quick lunch, this is a good place to go.

    (3)

  • Mark M.

    From the outside this looks like a tourist trap. Maybe it is, but it's still better than Joseph's down the street. The wait wasn't too bad and the restaurant was packed for breakfast. I had the breakfast biscuit which was huge and pretty tasty. My parter had the French toast. It was a big blob of bread instead of nice little slices. He still ate it. We also tried an Americano (espresso + water) which was surprisingly good. Even though this place is a bit expensive, I would definitely go back there.

    (4)

  • Sheryl W.

    Breakfast here is great! How can you argue with a bottomless mimosa?? The shrimp & grits with fried green tomatoes was by far the favorite!! And the biscuits were perfectly crusty and chewy!

    (4)

  • Matteo R.

    First off, let me share my revised edition of the steps that "Harry P." had laid out for eating at Toast. Step one: Wait outside, Step two: Never eat there When my family and I showed up for breakfast we sat down at our table and there were at least two flies buzzing around our heads, and there was a large bottle of cleaning product in plain sight. The menu looked okay at first sight I was about to find out how wrong I really was. I ordered the corned beef hash with two fried eggs on top. The beef was overly salty and lacked any other flavor variety. The eggs were a bit cold as well as the beef. I also had a side of home fries which were coated in this unappetizing orange breading, and they didn't look like home fries one bit. I also had a small amount of bacon, and I stopped eating it because it was covered in grease, not bacon fat, grease. Some of the other lowlights at the table were my father's softball style biscuit, which may have needed a knife to cut through its dense, heavy layers of uncooked dough. Also, we had ordered grits which were gelatinous and we even did experiment with them, which was holding the bowl upside down and seeing if the grits would come out. Surprise! It took about ten seconds for a bowl shaped blob of "grits" to plop onto a plate. Overall this is one the worst breakfast experiences I've ever had, and no one should subject themselves to eating at Toast.

    (1)

  • R B.

    Solid breakfast place. We ate here twice during a recent trip. I had the Meeting Street Single, which was a crab cake with an egg for breakfast. Outstanding experience. We also had eggs, bacon, pancakes, french toast over the 2 visits. Good coffee, attentive service. Love it when the server calls you "sweetie..."

    (4)

  • Jessica D.

    Food was great and the service was just as good! Will def be returning!

    (5)

  • Karina T.

    Toast was great! The service was friendly and my favorite was the Bottomless Mimosas for $10! They use Asti and that's my favorite type of bubbly. Everyone at my table had something different and all the food was great. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and it was good, but the bread was really tasty too.

    (4)

  • Craig S.

    I would rather go to Waffle House for breakfast. Wife and I have been going to Charleston for over 10 years and have always bragged that we never had a bad meal there; not any longer. Have always gone to Joseph's, a block away, and there was certainly a reason the lines were long. He sold out a couple years ago and that place is now called Ely's. They kept the same menu and recipes and the food is still great. But, they don't serve breakfast after 11. We had always wanted to try Toast so we went there yesterday after staff at Ely's said it was their "sister" restaurant w/ same owner. Big mistake. The place is dirty, for starters. Curtains were filthy and windows were worse. Can the kitchen be the same? I ordered an Omelette w/ potatos. The potatos were the kind that come frozen in a big bag. The Omelette (swiss, spinach, mushroom) was very pedestrian--the kind you could get anywhere. Wife had Eggs Benedict--her favorite dish, so she knows the nuances of a good one. The grits that came with it were lumpy, boxed grits. Again, Waffle House type. The Eggs Benedict were only average. Waitress was friendly but there wasn't much presentation. Someone who knows good Southern cooking will want to stay away from this place, if for no other reason than the filth & lack of ambiance.

    (1)

  • Lauren M.

    The food is pretty good, but the staff is inattentive to say the least. I sat there at the hostess station for like 5 minutes before anyone even acknowledged me... and there were 4 workers at the station talking amongst themselves. I'm sure they were busy, but at least say "we'll be right with you" and let me know you see i'm there.

    (3)

  • C C.

    I LOVE this place. I go here for breakfast and, of course, bottomless mimosas whenever I'm in town. Eggs Meeting Street is the way to go for breakfast (I've, um, never actually had anything else -- why mess with success?), whether you want a single or a double. For those less familiar with the local cuisine, be aware that the sauce is mayo-based, but they'll happily put it on the side for you if you like. The dish is a stacked fried green tomato, crabcake, and egg, and OMG is it good. The waitstaff are also terrifically friendly and will take very good care of you. This is a great place, located very near downtown Charleston's Market Street, and I recommend either starting your day here or ducking in to relax between shopping, sightseeing, and whatever else.

    (5)

  • Matt H.

    decent she crab soup. eggs meeting street was very good.

    (3)

  • Daniel K.

    Great breakfast spot. Waiting line like a lot of Charleston restaurants but we said we'd sit at the bar. Glad we did. I had The Eggs Meeting Street with poached eggs over crab cakes. Wow. Delish. Bloody Mary not bad either. My wife had a omelet which she couldn't stop eating so all in all it was a great way to start the first day in Charleston. Bar tender, she was fabulous. She was on top of our needs and requests and all with a smile.Wish I could go back again.

    (4)

  • Julie L.

    Average service. Undercooked eggs for both of us and an overcooked English muffin. Orange juice was from concentrate! Yuck. I won't be going here again. We had to wait 15 minutes to be seated, which wasn't the time they told us. They told everyone a random wait time. The food just wasn't that good. I could have made my eggs Benedict tastier myself.

    (3)

  • William B.

    This place seems a little too geared to tourists (which I guess we technically were). However, the food (including, miraculously, the coffee) the garlic & jalapeno Bloody Marys, and the service were top-notch. Were I a local, I would probably find myself here fairly often. Oh, and their bacon is of an excellent cut and cure. If you're looking for a good place to start your day, you'd do yourself a service by choosing this one.

    (4)

  • Maria M.

    Reviews must be paid! Lee is right. We heard it's good and decided to try Toast. Folks, food was terrible!! Waffle House breakfast is way better. What a waste to eat here when you're visiting a foodie haven like Charleston. I had shrimp étouffée with grits and the étouffée was inedible. My husband had egg Benedict that wasn't good. The place feels filthy, the wood on the tables is chipping and overall atmosphere is of a diner. Way, way overrated. We heard afterwards that this place went downhill in the recent years with the many great restaurants that opened nearby. We had breakfast at Eli's the morning before and by gosh we should have gone back there! In fact, I stopped by Eli's to tell the manager how much we enjoyed it and how bad Toast was. Ironically, both are owned by the same people but boy, they're night and day! If you're looking for an enjoyable breakfast, try Eli's, East Bay Meeting House, or The Drawing Room at The Vendue.

    (1)

  • Katy J.

    We absolutely LOVE Toast! We visit Charleston every year from Syracuse, NY and Toast is always a breakfast spot we have to come to when in town! Yony was our server this morning and he was exceptionally friendly and was very attentive. The Jumbo Breakfast Sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit is what I get every time and it's always better than the time before. Toast is a must on your Charleston tour!

    (5)

  • Michelle M.

    Ordered a burger, rare and was told they would cook it no less than medium. I said 'OK' (Big Mistake) as long as it wasn't well done and dried out. Well it was as dried out as it possibly could get!! The menu said it was to be served with fried onion straws, which were never put on the plate. To say I was disappointed is an understatement. The only good thing about this restaurant was the Reuben, which my husband enjoyed. If you go here, don't ever order their burger!!

    (2)

  • Nastassia W.

    Toast was recommended by a friend who used to live in Charleston. I wasn't able to go for breakfast, but I was impressed with dinner! I ordered the pimento cheese (YUM, but ask for extra bread) and the smothered pork chops. Best pork chops I've ever had. So tender, not greasy. I had the mashed potatoes (real potatoes!) and steamed veggies to go with it and cleaned my plate. The staff was friendly and welcoming, service was fast. Good local beers. Now I just need to try their breakfast!

    (5)

  • Kristin B.

    Food was okay and our waiter was so very nice. The low rating is bc of the manager. I was shocked at how extremely rude she was to myself and other customers waiting to be seated. She told me to go outside when I wanted to wait inside, out of the heat. She refused to let me sit at our table even though my husband was walking right over from across the street. She had me standing next to it but I could not sit in it. Her staff told me to excuse her rudeness bc she was from "jersey". Well so am I and I don't treat people that way, especially paying customers! I wanted to leave before we even sat down. In the middle of our meal she stopped over at our table to tell my husband that I was not happy with her and once again blamed the "jersey" attitude. I would never use my home state as an excuse to be rude, it just makes us all look bad. Enjoy!

    (2)

  • Faith N.

    Food was yummy and fresh! Portions were perfect and service was spot on! Only complaints: chef needs to use the salt shaker a bit more liberally.

    (4)

  • Art H.

    We met friends, whom we hadn't seen in years, in Charleston and they took us to Toast for dinner. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable about the offerings and attentive without hovering too close. The food was well prepared, good sized portions, and everyone enjoyed their entree. The desserts were were sweet without being overly so and brought a satisfying end to our evening.

    (4)

  • Andrew M.

    Love Charleston, but not in love with Toast. It's fine, just nothing extraordinary. Usual breakfast fare is available, venue is fine, and it's near the downtown area. Our server was a little odd. I used a Yelp deal while here, and I think she may have been miffed when I presented it? Not sure, but the reaction was a little off. What was stranger was that in order to honor the deal she took my phone, with the Yelp app open, back to the register area. Not sure why she didn't just jot it down or whatever instead of disappearing my my phone for five minutes. Regardless, this is a perfectly fine place to swing by for brunch, but I wouldn't plan my day around it.

    (3)

  • Zaid D.

    Mediocre food and service. We got there early on Sunday so we didn't wait, but by the time we left there were lines of patrons waiting outside. I resisted the temptation to tell them that it's not worth the wait. The place didn't feel clean. The coffee tasted old and was undrinkable, never been at a breakfast place that doesn't have fresh OJ, not even pasteurized OJ, kids drank the "from concentrate" juice, which tasted as artificial as expected. The pancakes were soggy, biscuits were fine, eggs Benedict were smothered with hollandaise sauce that I couldn't taste much of the eggs. We had such several nice meals in Charleston, Toast's was not one of them.

    (1)

  • Nicole D.

    Best bartender ever! Bar crawling and had a wonderful experience! Matt was very knowledgeable and had a ton of very entertaining stories! Great place to grab a drink!

    (5)

  • Joseph W.

    Fantastic place. Our waitress Lexacon was great. Although we did have to wait 20-30 minutes for our food to come out, it did not disappoint! I got the Eggs Meeting Street and it was glorious! The egg was perfectly poached and the crab cake that it laid on was packed with crab. The fried green tomato on the bottom made for one stack of amazing layers of flavor! The biscuit it came with was huge! It was a bit busy when we went, and our waitress was also bartending(how about some help management?)

    (4)

  • Zack D.

    Toast is our FAVORITE spot for Charleston breakfasts. After visiting a year ago, we've been planning our return ever since...and we finally made it back. If you're looking for a hearty breakfast and reasonably priced mimosas, Toast is the spot for you!

    (5)

  • Mathias B.

    This was a wonderful breakfast/brunch. I got a signature dish, Stuffed French Toast, which as someone had described on here as "half a load of bread stuffed with fruit," which is pretty accurate. It's a pretty large meal, the double that is, so be hungry. The apples tasted a little more analogous to the toast than the peaches so I would recommend that choice. It was a good meal, and I recommend you go here on your trip too.

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    We were in search of a breakfast place and saw this place had great reviews. They even had a dish that was recommended by the New York Times, so we just had to try it. First, we had to wait around 45 minutes for a table, but they were super busy. However, that isn't what warrants my 2-star review. I don't know which was worse, my dish or the server. I ordered the famous "deluxe french toast" with peaches. It comes in apple, also. My fiance ordered the steak and eggs. Our server seemed very aloof and scatter-brained the entire time. My fiance ordered an espresso, and when she brought it out, she claimed she was "bumped" and some spilled out of the cup. There was a good amount in the saucer as evidence. Now, I wouldn't complain, but at $4.95 a pop, I really felt as though she should have corrected this and prepared another or at the very least, clean the spill up. Then, the french toast. I was really excited about trying it, but what I got resembled a cake wedge of dried bread with 2 small peach cubes. The "sauce" it came with was a tasteless bowl of glop. It states on the menu that you get a peach cider syrup, but what I got instead was a congealed pile of goo. I couldn't finish my meal, it was that bad. Thank goodness my fiance's dish was good; I tried his biscuit and I thought it was great. If you can make good biscuits, then I feel like you deserve another chance. I would be willing to try this place again, but only if we get another server and I don't order the deluxe french toast!

    (2)

  • Jeffrey K.

    We had breakfast there and I ordered the Irish Omelet with a side of grits. The omelet was three eggs with freshly prepared corned beef hash inside, a very nice feature. The grits were so creamy, they didn't butter added and may even have been made with milk or cream. The meal came with toast and hash browns, so uncharacteristically, I had leftovers. My wife got the Low Country Eye Opener; fried green tomatos and grits with shrimp etouffee, with the biggest biscuit we've ever seen! Big plate full, so she had leftovers as well. We both thoroughly enjoyed the meal, along with the conversation with our dining neighbors and the bartender. Worth noting as well, we shared a carafe of Mimosas, expertly concocted by Rachel at the bar. For the price, they were probably the best deal of all!

    (5)

  • J G.

    The wait was a little long but it makes sense because the breakfast was exceptional! The owner is very involved and makes sure that everyone is having a great experience.

    (5)

  • Mona V.

    The she crab soup was excellent. The crab cakes were ok ... Nothing wrong with them, just nothing spectacular either. The hubby ordered the infamous French toast and was underwhelmed. Again - lunch was decent. Not bad, but not great either.

    (3)

  • Brian K.

    I'm perplexed by the fact that this place has been hailed by the New York Times, but I will say that it's certainly aptly named. During my Friday morning visit around 10AM, the bar area was packed with patrons toasting one another with everything from beer to Whiskey shots. In the end, from a food and ambience standpoint, there are definitely far superior options in the area; however, if you are a tourist looking for a quick, casual, and inexpensive meal - or just to pound a few shots on a weekday morning - then Toast will fit the bill quite nicely. Food: The menu at Toast consists of standard American breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare. Breakfast offerings include things like french toast, eggs benedict, steak and eggs, lunch offerings include soups, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers, and dinner offerings include pork tenderloin, fried chicken, and shrimp scampi. During my visit, I opted for the banana pancakes with a side of bacon. Both items were decently flavored, but nothing worth returning for anytime soon. The quality and presentation were reminiscent of something you could find at a chain restaurant. Service: Quick, friendly, and eager to please. We were seated immediately upon arrival, but a line did start to form once we were finished. Once we ordered, the food arrived in less than 15 minutes. Atmosphere: The interior of this place is cramped and not much to write home about. The dining room is partitioned into multiple rooms and there's a small bar area located in the front. There's not much room to congregate inside the restaurant, so patrons are encouraged to wait outside, where there are no chairs. The clientele appeared to be mostly tourists, but there were a few locals at the bar area. Cost: Inexpensive. Breakfast entrees are $7-$13, lunch entrees are $7-$10, and dinner entrees are $14-$17. Other: Toast is open daily beginning at 6AM. Breakfast is served 6AM-4PM, lunch is served 11AM-4PM, and dinner is served 4PM until closing. The restaurant offers a "bottomless mimosa" promotion daily and also features daily "blue light specials" that include things like fried chicken, cheeseburgers, and meatloaf. Online ordering is available through ChowNow. The restaurant does not have its own parking lot, but there are garages in the near vicinity - since it's downtown Charleston, expect to pay a premium.

    (3)

  • Liz S.

    Jean Marie at the bar is fun & fab. Try her cucumber bloody mary! Oh, the food's not bad either...we loved it!

    (4)

  • Paige S.

    The she crab soup wasn't impressive. I ordered the shrimp and veggie penne, and the shrimp were minuscule. My husband ordered the pork chops and his entire meal was cold and he asked for it to be reheated. We had subpar service and the windows were dirty next to our table and there were cobwebs in the light fixture. So not thrilled.

    (1)

  • Annie R.

    I think Toast is a little overrated for what it is. In my experience, the food was mediocre and service was poor. It was a crowded morning, but they should be pretty used to that by now. Try another breakfast spot in town - not worth the wait.

    (2)

  • Blake F.

    So I went here on a Monday early afternoon. We waited for about 10 minutes for a table. No biggy. Our waitress was sweet and tried be funny. We sat in a window booth which was nice for people watching. We ordered our lunches about 10 minutes after sit down and we waited and waited and waited. It had to have been an hour. Thankfully I was with good friends and had plenty to catch up on. But when the food finally came, everything was good and the portions are perfect size to almost a bit too big, which is never a bad thing. We showed them a 10% off Yelp coupon and they accepted it but were a little perturbed if felt like. Oh well. I'd go back again, just wished the wait wasn't so brutal.

    (4)

  • Jim B.

    Nice enough diner, I stopped in for breakfast. Pancakes and coffee. Decent coffee. Pancakes were OK as well but the texture was just a little bit off. Good service. Good price for the pancakes but coffee was "endless" and a little expensive. It's open early which is a big plus. Decor says diner.

    (3)

  • Christopher S.

    First off. This place does not serve bottomless mimosas anymore. If it had anything going for it...and that's a BIG if. It would have been that. Beyond that. This place has soared to the top places with the worst management I have ever experienced. Connie showcased that customer service does not exist if the person responsible for enforcing it does not care. She was indifferent at best that 8 customers waited over two hrs to eat at her establishment. After several failed attempts to seat us. The disorganization and and rudeness was finally settled by seating us at a table that was too small to accommodate 8 people and with insufficient seats. The manager (Connie I'd like to mention her again.) Never came to apologize or check in to see how we were doing. The food here doesn't even play apart because nothing about this place could make up for the lack of respect and customer service. Stay away from this place at all costs. Jake the person seating us and Snookie our waitress were innocent by standards and tried there's best to make things right.

    (1)

  • J Z.

    Delicious! Rainy day, walked all over, this looked must appealing. Pleasant environment, friendly staff. House omelet well-made, deluxe French toast crazy good! So glad I tried it.

    (4)

  • Nina M.

    My friend and I ventured in for breakfast as a last minute decision and there was no line, the service was good although we did have quite a wait for our food but it was busy. My friend had regular eggs, bacon and biscuit which she said was good and I had the crab cake over a fried green tomato and cheese grits with a poached egg on top. It was wonderful, I would go back for that again.

    (5)

  • Mark M.

    Just finished eating here. Let me tell you a must stop. Don't know why anyone would give any but five star. Fast service, causal atmosphere, and the food was awesome. Best home fries ever. Had the steak and eggs and their French toast. Go if you like great food.

    (5)

  • Misty F.

    My husband and I always make sure to eat at Toast anytime we are in town. The food is amazing! The last time we were there, our server David took such good care of us. There is a reason this place is voted best breakfast place in Charleston. It is definitely our favorite by far !

    (5)

  • Shane R.

    So I've traveled to Charleston numerous times on business but never had I been for leisure before this trip. Visiting for a wedding, we had an entire weekend to venture about. A friend and fellow Yelper suggested Toast of Charleston as a Sunday brunch option. A suggestion we took... In the heart of downtown Charleston and only a block from Market Street, this place is full of charm. If you head that way for Sunday brunch, expect to wait as it's a very popular spot. There are benches that align the sidewalk out front while you wait. You can watch the horse drawn carriage tours of Charleston pass by as well. Once seated you'll be greeted by very friendly staff in various funny hats. Apparently Sunday's are funny hat day! Brings even more character to an already fun atmosphere. Plus they have bottomless mimosas! How could you go wrong? With so many breakfast/brunch options to choose from I decided to play it safe and go with the recommended stuffed french toast. That's right! Stuffed! A little on the sweet side, this entree is more for the novelty. You can have your toast stuffed with peaches or apples. Since I'm not a peach fan, I went with the apples. Delicious but probably not for everyone since it is again, very sweet. The wife went with a more traditional breakfast and let out "ahh's" and "yum's" with every bite. Great coffee to boot! This place was definitely a win for us and we'd certainly go back. They even have a Yelp check-in offer that we took advantage of. After brunch it's easy to take a stroll through the Market and wander the streets of Charleston.

    (4)

  • Lori R.

    We had brunch at Toast our last day in Charleston and it was good. Not wanting to wait for a table, we sat at the bar and our server was very friendly and efficient. I wanted a true Toast experience, so I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street (single) with home fries and a biscuit. Husband got a ham and cheese omelet, and Stepson got the corned beef hash with grits. Okay, I can see why a lot of folks would LOVE Eggs Meeting Street. I liked it just fine, but it was sooooo RICH. (I know, I know, that's the point.) I was so glad I had gotten a single. And the fries seemed to be cut up fries. Again rich from deep-frying. And the biscuit is humongous! I don't know if I ate an 1/8th of mine. I was certainly determined to not waste any of the Egg part, since crabmeat and a fried green tomato slice were involved, plus a perfectly poached egg. Personally, I would have preferred a smaller crabcake with a lot less filler. With all the filler in the crabcake and the breading on the fried tomato, then it's all topped off with a heavy thick remoulade...well, it's just killer rich. Meanwhile, Husband liked his omelet, and cleaned his plate of that and the fries and giant biscuit. Stepson however, was very disappointed in his grits. I didn't taste them, but he found them to be tasteless. And the corned beef he described as "okay". Prices here are very good, and so is service!

    (3)

  • Neal G.

    They took our iced coffees when we first arrived (no ourside food or drink allowed) and it was all downhill from there. Snotty waitstaff (watched a server roll his eyes at another table twice when the lady asked (nicely) to correct a mistake with her order). Chicken sandwich I ordered waa rubbery and roll was stale. Dining room and bathrooms both unclean. In a city w literally hundreds of amazing dining options the only way this place can survive is influx of new clients. Hence my opinion this place is a tourist trap to be avoided at all costs.

    (1)

  • Martin H.

    Great food and AWESOME and entertaining service by Matt the bartender! Will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Greg S.

    Great food fast service sat down and was eating less than 10 minutes all together check out the pictures below. Also for real maple syrup just have a dollar fifty to your order and enjoy.

    (4)

  • Westie C.

    Great peach stuffed French toast. Service was wonderful as well. I love the southern hospitality that we received here. The French toast was unique to what I typically think of as French toast. This is a must visit in Charleston for breakfast!

    (4)

  • Nikole D.

    It's nothing to write home about... We heard wonderful reviews about the breakfast here, so we decided to try it out for dinner one night and it seemed the rave reviews did apply for the dinner. There was nothing to complain about, just that it didn't live up to it's hype. The food was good, service was a bit slow, and the restaurant was pretty empty, but nothing unacceptable. I ordered the crab cakes and my boyfriend got the fried catfish, which were both good. All in all, it was pretty average.

    (3)

  • Opal D.

    Good casual brunch spot. The grits were super plain but the She Crab soup and the sweet tea were to-die-for!!!

    (4)

  • Chris S.

    Stopping in with friends after a fun photo shoot, we loved our first experience at Toast. Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere was casual and eclectic. Food was excellent. She crab soup was fantastic. Sweet Tea Marinated Fried Chicken was exceptional. Desert was so-so...not bad but not great. Prices were fair. We'll be back!

    (4)

  • Lindsey J.

    So I must say I have been to toast several times and enjoyed my experience. However this past time I had a particular server, LaShawn, who actually told us that we needed to go outside because we were taking too long and it was very busy. This was actually the second time she had done this. Other than this particular server the staff is very nice, but this rude individual ruined my dining experience.

    (1)

  • Allen S.

    Very impressed. Short wait, quick, friendly waitress and our breakfast was awesome. Better than I was expecting!

    (4)

  • Eddie C.

    Enjoyed the Meeting Street Eggs, but this restaurant was a little overrated in my book. Glad we didn't have to wait to get seated, when we left, there were about 10 groups waiting outside to get in (~8:30AM) The knife on my table was extremely dirty, borderline disgusting, had piece of old egg stuck to it, luckily i inspected it before i gave it to my daughter. The table was also sticky and felt like it hadn't been cleaned off in a few hours or even days. Although our server was extremely nice and attentive, not sure I would go back the next time we're in Charleston

    (2)

  • Terri W.

    Service was slow to start but recovered nicely. Food was great costal comfort. I had BLT with fried green tomato and crab cake. Large sandwich but delicious. I will definitely try to go back before I leave.

    (4)

  • Jeff A.

    Came here with some friends on a Saturday morning for brunch during our fall break trip in Charleston. Although they were quite busy, we were seated within 20 minutes of arriving. They have a nice brunch menu in addition to a bevy of alcoholic beverages to get your morning off to a nice start. Unfortunately, I am writing this review a few months after my meal and I cannot remember the specifics of the food quality. However, I know it was solid and definitely deserving of 4 stars. The service was fine and it was a nice brunch with my friends. All in all, I would return to Toast of Charleston if needed. However, it is hard to eat at any restaurant twice in a food mecca such as Charleston!

    (4)

  • Sandi G.

    Breakfast was great - and John was wonderful - the biscuits were awesome - have a carafe of mimosas for sure !!

    (5)

  • Brittany C.

    We ate at Toast for breakfast. I had the eggs Benedict- my favorite breakfast that I order anywhere I find it on the menu- and he had the corn beef hash. My eggs were poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was good. The corned beef is apparently made in-house and was so good that I ended up eating several bites off my husband's plate.We also had 2 blood Marys, which feature Toast's signature infused vodka. I had the cucumber and he had the jalapeno, and both were very tasty! We were seated at a table in the bar area and service was not superb but acceptable. Our breakfast with drinks was $45 +tip. I would normally say this is a bit pricey for breakfast, but after spending a few days in Charleston you find out that most everywhere is pricey. Would go again.

    (4)

  • Brent H.

    This was my favorite place during our trip to Charleston. The meatloaf and the key-lime pie were both great. Certainly not the fanciest place, but the friendliest service and the meal I would pay for again. For comparison, we also ate at 82 Queens, McCrady's, Hank's and Gigi (2nd best).

    (5)

  • Megan R.

    The food is alright, the wait isn't long, but as a local, I'll tell you that you can do better. If you're a tourist, this place is easy to wander into, but the food doesn't live up to the hype. It's dull, greasy, and reminiscent of something you'd find at a diner.

    (2)

  • Robert W.

    Food was very tasty and atmosphere was great. Our waiter was great and put up with all of our joking and requests. It's a redo.

    (5)

  • Pat W.

    Amazing! My husband went to Charleston for business and discovered Toast for breakfast, and was impressed by the menu and the quality. We went there for lunch on vacation, and were just as impressed. The biscuits are HUGE, flaky and buttery. Hubby had the Crab sammie, which was delicious. I had a fried green tomato BLT, which I get anywhere they have them. This is one of the best I have had... the bread they use is so good! The staff is friendly and very prompt. The restaurant is in the same building as the Days Inn, but is very convenient to many of the downtown hotels. If yoy are just driving in for a meal, there is a parking garage right around the corner. New breakfast favorite!!

    (4)

  • Jennifer D.

    Charming name, but the food we had wasn't so great. Had the crab dip and was disappointed that it was $9 and served with individual packs of club crackers and was prepared with too much mayo.

    (2)

  • Molly J.

    We waiting for 45 minutes to eat breakfast here-- SO SO worth it!!! We both ordered the Eggs Meeting Street and, GOOD LORD, they were ahhhhmazing. The crab cake is heavenly, the egg is perfection, and the remoulade blew my mind. Our waitress asked if we'd like some sausage gravy on the side seeing that our meals came with a biscuit for each of us; normally I wouldn't have thought twice about sausage gravy (I'm not a huge fan) but I am very glad she asked/suggested because that rocked my taste buds just like everything else! The home fries were stellar-- perfectly seasoned and crispy. We will most definitely be visiting again!

    (5)

  • michelle l.

    We went for breakfast at 9:15 on Easter Sunday. Overall, the experience was nothing special, and neither was the food. Nothing exciting about the breakfast menu. The biscuits were good. The wait was long...45 min. You can't order a cocktail while you wait like you can at Hominy Grill unless you can get a seat at the bar, and there are very few.

    (3)

  • James S.

    After a short wait we were seated at a table by the bar. The server was kind and prompt. The she crab soup was pretty good, along with the shrimp po boy and fries. My wife had the oyster po boy and that was pretty good too.

    (4)

  • Bread Man S.

    The food was good, our server was a bit slow on things (She also talks very slow, was a bit odd) I grabbed the hot sauce from the table behind me, but the server did not like that at all. She told me not to do that and that her manager is watching. We were about 8 and had a nice meal and prepared well. The French toast is special, as well as the "Smack Good Mama" amazing.

    (3)

  • Jaime D.

    so so good

    (4)

  • Rebecca A.

    My friends and I love to go out for brunch, but finding a Saturday brunch spot in North Charleston is near impossible. Well a visit from my cousin from TX lead me downtown yesterday to a great Saturday brunch spot! I got a single Eggs Metting Street which is a fried green tomato topped with a crab cake, poached egg and Lowcountry remoulade sauce, served with biscuit & home fries. It was excellent! Seasoned, came to the table hot, and the poached egg was perfect. Our server was great, and the entire staff is very attentive about refilling your bottomless mimosas. There was a young very lively crowd so if you are looking for quiet, I would not recommend checking this place out during the weekend while the college students are in town. I on the other hand, can't wait for my next visit!

    (4)

  • Melissa G.

    Food was great. Good service. If you get a sandwich I'd ask for the breakfast potatoes.

    (4)

  • Steve J.

    Thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday brunch during a weekend trip to Charleston for the Zac Brown Southern Ground music fest. We stayed at the cottages on Patriots Point, so this was an easy drive. Definitely recommend the stuffed french toast. We waited about 25 minutes outside; the weather was good and living was easy so no problem. Service was good - around just enough, no pressure to clear the table. Definitely recommend if you are in the Mt. Pleasant area.

    (4)

  • Krista G.

    The staff was friendly, the food was great, and it's a casual relaxed atmosphere great for families or long leisurely brunches. The home fries are the best I've ever had & their homemade biscuits melt in your mouth. Try them with the apple butter!

    (5)

  • Josh A.

    Let's see: The waitresses were talking poorly about patrons right in front of me. The manager drank a Red Bull out of a martini glass at the bar with his staff as they all were watching football. The roasted turkey sandwich with special cranberry cream cheese tasted like packaged deli meat with mayo. And on our takeout order they forgot my wife's salad dressing. Plus when I redeemed the Yelp coupon after placing our take-out order they encouraged me to use it next time. Mostly I figure because I was interrupting the managers martini, and to encourage a repeat visit. In a city like this one with immaculate customer service, I guarantee there won't be a next time.

    (1)

  • Amy R.

    Service was very prompt, however, the food was disappointing. We had the deluxe french toast. It was just a large chunk of bread with a few slices of fruit in the middle. There could have been way more fruit and seasonings. The sauces on both the apple and the peach were thin and soupy, not very syrup-like at all. The size of the bread also meant the french toast liquid didn't soak in, leaving it rather dry.

    (2)

  • Melina C.

    Delicious mimosas, although they are no longer bottomless. That being said, $14.95 for a carafe that can easily be shared among 3-4 people is pretty great, price wise. The surf and turf was really delicious and the reviews on the bacon Bloody Marys were fantastic. Definitely a great place for brunch downtown, the only issue is that they took a while to seat 9 people, but it's understandable, it's a big group!

    (5)

  • Jane D.

    Based on reviews and the table next to me, I would come here again for breakfast or dessert if I had nothing else to do all day. Service is painfully slow. I had old lettuce and she crab soup that was almost too thick to be called soup. In Columbia, we would call that a decent lunch, but no excuse in Charleston.

    (3)

  • Joe B.

    I am not sure what the fuss is about. The breakfast was okay the service not much better. I got the specialty French toast wrapped in apples and my wife got two eggs bacon and grits.The food was not bad, we have had much better during our stay at Charleston. The service was just okay, we were able to get seated quickly. All in all, I think they are resting on their laurels. Go to breakfast someplace else.

    (3)

  • Carol S.

    Came in on a Tuesday Zander had breakfast for lunch. Sat in bar. Service was prompt & food was good!

    (4)

  • Nicole R.

    If I could give zero stars I would. The entire staff was completely rude from the moment we walked in the door. There was an hour wait so my party and I walked to Starbucks for coffee. When we came back one girl had her coffee with us and our poorly mannered server reached to take it from her. We explained that she was almost done and reminded her that we were paying customers, but the server still insisted. We just stood up and walked out. This place is conveniently located for tourists but you'd be better off elsewhere. I spoke to a local who has done consulting for the hospitality industry in Charleston and apparently the owner of Toast perpetuates a rude culture in his business. It shows.

    (1)

  • Debbie S.

    A fried green tomato topped with a crab cake, poached egg and Lowcountry remoulade sauce...need I say more? Toast is a smaller diner restaurant with no frills. The frills are not needed because the food speaks for itself. Our service was friendly and attentive. We were able to get in and out quickly without feeling rushed so we could go about our day.

    (4)

  • Selphyne B.

    Have only been once so far, but my husband and I had a lovely experience. I must say that while I can make what I tried (vegetarian omelette) better, at home, it was good. The home fries were delicious and so are their fried green tomatoes. My husband had an fried green tomato blt and enjoyed it. The toast is actually very delicious! I wish I could have eaten more of mine :) The biggest surprise is that they have military discount and it was pretty hefty, seemed around 30% or so. Very cozy location, I personally feel it's Better for couples or groups no bigger than 4 because of the set up. I highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Jay J.

    Disappointing lunch. After hearing all the hype about this place I was truly looking for a good experience. We went for lunch. I had the green tomato club which came with fries. Frankly the club was dry as the desert. The fries were old and had turned brown. My guest tried the shrimp salad sandwich, we are still looking for the shrimp. For dessert I had the coconut cream pie. It was average. We also tried the red velvet cupcake... Again dry and tasteless. Definitely not a place I would recommend.

    (2)

  • Marcia S.

    We were visiting Charleston and were hungry for a memorable Southern meal. Toast was the perfect choice. We feasted on their signature breakfast dishes - stuffed french toast and surf and turf which is the ultimate eggs benedict. The waitress was extremely helpful and did not rush us even though there were folks waiting outside for seating. Highly recommended for breakfast or brunch!

    (5)

  • jono h.

    Horrible, walked into the place and was ignored by Hostess even though we were the only people at the door. Finally we were seated. The restaurant had patrons at three other tables (and this is a good sized place). After just short of 10 minutes of no one saying anything to us, we left. And we were in plain sight of a number of waitstaff. A joke.

    (1)

  • Athan D.

    The "eye opener" is really good and the French toast is, well, different. The French toast is some kind of really tough loaf of bread and, although it was good, it wasn't great (really tough and a bit impractical to eat). The eye opener has stone rolled grits, fried green tomatoes and shrimp ettoufe. Really good and tasty! The grits were, well, grits. I love grits and I guess I had my hopes rather high. Now, the "room for improvement" part: The bathrooms had just been clean by a guy who was hanging out at the bar with the spray bottle with which he had just sort of cleaned the restroom. I say "sort kf" because they hadnt been wiped off dry. There were thick blobs and streaks of the cleaning chemical all over the counters, faucets and toilet seats. The young blonde working the bar was having breakfast at the bar. I've waited tables before and management always prohibited us from eating in front of the customers unless we were off the clock. Now I see why. It just looks bad that she's eating, stuffing her face and chewing while setting up the bar. Eat in the back, please

    (3)

  • Neda F.

    I love this place. The eggs meeting street is amazing and you can spend all day drinking the bottomless mimosas. My fiancée really likes the bacon Bloody Mary.

    (4)

  • Gloria C.

    My friend and I had breakfast there because I wanted authentic fried green tomato before we leave Charleston that morning. I ordered Eggs Meeting Street, double stack. The eggs were poached perfectly, the crab cakes were very decent (esp. since it's two for $14.50), and the fried green tomato was both crispy and juicy. I also had a wonderful cup of latte. My friend had ham, eggs and grits. She said the ham was a little oily, but the grits were perfectly seasoned: perhaps a little bland for people with hangovers, but perfect for us.

    (4)

  • Rob W.

    A good choice for breakfast. We did have a short wait to be seated. The place is larger inside than it looks from outside. I got the house special omelet and it was special. It contained mushrooms, zucchini and pepper jack cheese. The cheese had been browned to a delicious crust on top. It was very well done. The biscuits are delicious here, and as big as I have ever seen them.

    (4)

  • Shelly M.

    The hostess needs work, but our waitress - Barbara - was a joy. The surf and turf benedict was out of this world. Home fries...Perfect. And, the Bloody Mary was prepped with bacon-infused vodka and garnished with a fat slice of bacon. What's not to love?

    (4)

  • Alien T.

    Fantastic place for a brunch. I think this a nicest place in town to have a brunch. The staff is friendly and very energetic. They are happy to talk and explain the menu. The place was busy but they seem to be not in a rush. Very easy going and delicious place to have a brunch. I like the Scrambled eggs with crab meat in it with biscuit and fried potatoes. The staff was quite open to provide some more crab meat as a side when I mentioned that there is not much crab meat in the omelette. Overall, my experience was really great. I can imagine how polite southern etiquette would be after I visited this place. I got a taste of it.

    (4)

  • Tracey G.

    Its not bottom less mimosa any more you get a carafe of them which is fine its about 3.5 mimosas. I had the stuffed double french toast with apples and apple syrup. The bacon was delish!

    (5)

  • Susan P.

    Pretty good. The crab cakes and fried green tomato dish was pretty good. Got grits as the side and wish I got the fruit, the grits were flavorless and congealed. The she crab soup was alright. My husband got the french toast, but wasn't impressed. I had a pumpkin cheesecake latte, not worth it, should have stayed with regular coffee. Service was nice and quick.

    (3)

  • Steve L.

    PORTIONS! HOLY HELL! The biscuits are the size of your head and the omelet probably contained 7 eggs. We walked up to the building and there was a twenty minute wait but quickly found our seats at the bar. The staff is friendly but a bit on the yankee side of things, which I'm discovering everyone in Charleston is from Boston. However, usually these transplants assimilate and put off the southern hospitality. Not this place! It was like getting dropped in the middle of Brooklyn, everyone was loud, a heard a few 'Go F#%$ Yourself-s' and the overall atmosphere was totally laid back...i laughed a lot and had a good time breaking from the traditional Charleston high brow-ness. with that said, it was a decent breakfast, a fun atmosphere and a decent price... i'd eat there again. however, i'd order about half as much.

    (3)

  • Maria E.

    My family and friends went to Toast for dinner (4pm) and we were expecting the atmosphere to be a little bit more trendier, but it was more like a diner. Anyway, we started off with the nachos, and maybe ordering nachos in South Carolina was a bad dumb idea on our part because they were not horrible, but they were not good. The cheese on the nachos tasted like warmed up Kraft Velveeta cheese. I ordered fried catfish, and the catfish was pretty good - it was fresh and very juicy. I also got a she-crab soup. Now, this was my first time having she-crab soup, and although It was thick, I found it tasteful. I just wish the temperature could have been more hot, as opposed to just warm - they probably just microwaved it. My husband ordered a seafood platter and grits and they were the worst grits in town! I can cook better grits! They lacked flavor and the consistency was watery-like. His platter was not a platter, but a regular round plate with 3 oysters, and not sure what else came with the platter but all I know he was still hungry after we left. What really made me dislike this place was the fact that the cornbread was bad. It was a little dry and something was just off about the flavor. We are in the south and how do you not have delicious cornbread?! The service was ordinary. Maybe Toast has a good breakfast - I don't know - but I know my family will not go back here for dinner.

    (2)

  • Larry P.

    This place is great! Stopped down here on my road trip to FL, and I want to stop on my way up again! Their biscuits are to die for, must get it instead of the toast!!!!!!!!! Their food portions are very good and you will be full by the time you leave. We stopped here for Brunch. Parking is hard around the area, but parking lots re around for 8$ al day. DONT LEAVE YOUR CAR IN THE DAYS INN NEXT DOOR AS IT WILL GET TOWED!!! MUST STOP BY AND HAVE A PLATE!!!

    (5)

  • Ryan K.

    Had a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant that was amazing. Love the the home fries too. Even though there was a long waiting list, we were able to immediately get seats at the bar. The gal at the bar was on point too.

    (5)

  • Nick N.

    We went in for brunch and were able to sit right down...but I can see that there would be a wait at time because I guess we just beat the crowd and they kept coming. Our server was quick and attentive. The food was really good and served quickly. This is on my list of places to hit the next time I am in town!

    (4)

  • Catherine L.

    Came to Charleston for vacation with my cousin and mom. Heard about Toast so we went to try it one day for brunch. Ordered Lobster cake Sammie and it didn't taste good. My cousin ordered crab cake Benedict and the crab cake tastes bad too. Would not recommend this place. Try Magnolia's, Husk or Poogan's Porch....

    (1)

  • Bryan M.

    After reading the comments for Toast, I was leaning towards ordering the Eggs Meeting Street since it seemed like EVERYONE was raving about it and nothing else. The waitress came by and I asked her for her "go-to item" for both breakfast and dinner and she said, "well, the one breakfast item is my favorite item on the menu..." and proceeded to point out the Eggs Meeting Street. Done. Sold. Ordered. I also ordered a bowl of the She Crab soup. I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street as a double with the potatoes and bisquit for sharing. There was plenty of everything to share! Also, the soup was delicious. To top it all off, they offer a $10 all-you-can-drink mimosa special that was taken advantage of by the ladies at the table and they said the drinks were good as well. We were greeted outside by a friendly employee who seated us and our waitress, Tiffany, was quick, attentive, and friendly. There was even a live band playing who was very talented. I have nothing bad to say about this place. Eat here and enjoy!

    (5)

  • Ryan V.

    Mediocre...

    (2)

  • Roland T.

    Great breakfast brunch in the main street of Charleston minutes away from the old part of the city. The food was superb however due to the wait time before our dishes arrive, I can only give them a 3 star rating despite the friendliness of the wait staff.

    (3)

  • Damon M.

    Great breakfast ! Very pleasant service! Wife had stuffed French toast w/ peaches and enjoyed it very much. She also tested the server on " the bottomless mimosa" she never saw the bottom of the glass. I had a simple classic breakfast and everything was prepared as it should be.

    (4)

  • Charlie J.

    We love breakfast places, especially in the South, and on consecutive days went here and to the Hominy Grill. Ill do a separate review for Hominy Grill, but Toast was a letdown. The wait was extremely long. The menu was gimmicky (unlimited mimosas / stuffed French toast). The mimosas aren't actually bottomless. They want to get you out as fast as possible. The Bloody Mary was good, but the rest of the fare we could have found at Bob Evans or IHOP. The food wasn't bad but for the 30 minute wait outside and relatively rude and rushed staff, there are far better places in Charleston.

    (2)

  • Whitney S.

    This place is fantastic!! It's like a really great Charleston version of IHOP! Perfect location right in the middle of the Historic district on Meeting St. We had the Meeting Street Eggs (poached egg, fried green tomato, and fried crab cake with a delicious remoulade sauce) and the peach-stuffed French toast. Absolutely adored the eggs (and the home fries that came with it), but think the French toast wasn't for me. It's real bread and not as fried, sweet and gooey as regular French toast. But still yummy - my boyfriend ate it all up! Good coffee and FANTASTIC service. Would have gone twice during my 4-day visit if there weren't so many restaurants to try in the area.

    (5)

  • Jing B.

    My experience on 10/18/2013: After a fly landed on my spinach and mandarin salad, the waitress changed for me promptly. And then I tried the spinach leaf, it really reminds me of the water at the bottom of a trash can, not sure if it was the dressing problem.

    (1)

  • Sam P.

    i hate to rate a place when the last time i ate there was over a year ago (don't recall being too impressed with the food actually)...however, this review is just for the bar portion of Toast. While the bar side of this place is rather quaint, it made for quite an enjoyable part of the night. We were walking by when we heard some music playing inside, so we stopped to check it out and sure enough it was indeed a real dude playing guitar. Kevin Church was his name and he's pretty talented. Matt the bartender was a friendly and entertaining guy. He could easily be a bit over the top for some people, but it worked for us that night. The highlight of the night was riding the Bourbon Train. No idea if it was a good deal or not, but you get four 1/2 pours of high quality bourbons for $30. Love the idea of drinking bourbon, but always stick to beer, so i can't make an expert recommendation on actual costs and quality. But there is no resisting when Mr. Church starts singing a Bourbon Train jingle and you see somebody else ordering one. Actually, it's best not to resist and just sit back and see where the Bourbon Train will take you.

    (4)

  • Dasha W.

    Great food! Excellent Service! Horrible Parking! Awesome Mimosas!

    (4)

  • Janine B.

    I am not sure why this place gets rave reviews and why there is a wait and a line outside the door for this restaurant. The food is really just eh. And the look of the restaurant is dingy. The food is nothing to write home about. My friend and I were so excited to get the french toast which they say is rated by the NY Times, but we were totally disappointed. It is a think piece of raisin bread with either a peach or apple sauce over it. It was really gross. The sauces had no taste whatsoever and the bread was just soggy. It was really almost in edible. My husband got eggs and a biscuit and honestly we have had better meals at Bob Evans and Friendlys. If you are in Charleston, SC, don't waste even a single minute on this place. There are so many awesome restaurants to choose from in Charleston...this is definitely NOT one of them. Totally overrated!!

    (2)

  • Olivia S.

    Big disappointment. Why would you bread and fry a crab cake - for breakfast, no less? The grits were good, my friends' who got the potatoes didn't have anything to rave about. The coffee was okay, the eggs were done okay, really, in all, not worth the wait or the raves it seems to receive. There were also a lot of flies and things didn't seem to be as clean as they should.

    (2)

  • Olesya Z.

    So underwhelming. We didn't have a wait to get a table and got the food pretty quickly. Our waitress was really nice and checked up on us. The food was underwhelming and the portions were quite large. My shrimp étouffée was really salty. Didn't enjoy the fried green tomatoes at all. Plus, you have to order the shrimp and grits off the menu during brunch. It wasn't worth the walk there for what we got/the price so I won't be recommending it to others.

    (2)

  • Andrew W.

    I have nothing but good things to say about Toast once you get into the door but getting in that door is often a very slow process. Each time I have gone it has been on a weekend morning for brunch...and half of Charleston seems to be waiting in line as well. Typical wait times have been 45 minutes to an hour...longer than I normally would ever wait at a restaurant but each time it's been a beautiful day outside so we just chilled. The $12 all you can drink mimosa is a favorite to go along with their delicious breakfast food. Prices are very reasonable...most meals are $10 and under for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Kristie F.

    Wow! Here's the thing...the Eggs Meeting Street is smack somebody's mama good! Who knew so many different, stand alone flavors would come together so magically?!? I ordered a single, but could have clearly eaten another. Yes, it's a little pricey but that's what you get when you're in downtown Chucktown. Kudos to Toast for knowing the value of Yelp and offering a discount. Woot! The also offer bottomless mimosas for $10 but I couldn't rationalize getting smashed in the morning...I'm a featherweight. But seems like a good deal.

    (4)

  • Louise M.

    Went to Toast for Saturday breakfast. People were waiting outside for seating. When we went in to add our name to the 10 mn. wait list, we noticed no one was seated at the bar and asked if we could sit there. We were seated and served immediately by a very attentive and thankful bartender who was frustrated that the hostess neglects to offer bar seating as an option. As she said, "I like to make maney too when I'm at work!" Although the crab cake and fried green tomato sounded tempting we weren't ravenously hungry and settled for omlettes. Food was good, generous portion, priced fairly.

    (3)

  • Lisa V.

    I gave it a couple stars solely for the tentative service because the food was mediocre. It received so many reviews on TripAdvisor, we had to try it but we were there for dinner. Maybe that made all the difference? 3 for $20 was a great deal but I wouldn't go back if I lived here. The she-crab soup had bits of shell and was too salty, the apps seemed small and meh with sad garnishes of iceberg lettuce to fill the plate, shrimp and grits weren't memorable, and though a unique idea, the sweet tea fried chicken was moist but just sweet with nothing to compliment it besides plain mash potatoes and average greens. I was so disappointed we could have tried a local joint with more heart and soul in the flavors. No bueno for dinner.

    (2)

  • LOIS B.

    Um, written up in The New York Times for their stuffed French toast. Okay I'll try it. "Stuffed" means they have cut out the bread portion so you are served only crust with your choice of filling. I selected peach. Out comes my breakfast, but not my husband's, so while we waited for his, which they OBVIOUSLY had to prepare, I cut into my french toast. Shocked to find a curly gray hair in it, I put down my knife and fork, and waited. The waitress tried to convince me that this was something that had to do with the preparation and that if I looked I would see other such things all around the edges, there were no other curly gray hairs. They finally took it away, because I refused to eat it, and brought out my husband's breakfast. Now, they did offer to make me another, or something else, but at that point he would have been finished with his, so what's the point?

    (1)

  • Laurel S.

    GET THE BISCUIT! it's a biscuit as big as your head and so fluffy and buttery that you don't need anything except maybe a little honey on it. Thier desserts are also divine. Great staff, my mom wanted coffee late one night and they brewed a fresh pot just for her. Sit at the bar if you don't want to wait for breakfast! The food comes out really quickly too!

    (5)

  • Jenna W.

    Delicious Steak and Egg sandwich. Very nice staff. The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy, though the attire of the staff seemed a little under-dressed for the locale. Waitstaff was very attentive.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    Everyone raves about the breakfasts. A great place to have dinner as well. The glazed fried chicken was succulent and crispy at the same time. Old fashioned shrimp & grits were wonderful as well. But its the bar in this tiny little joint that makes it. If Matt's on duty, ask him for a Manhattan. You'll have a few minutes discussing the virtues of prohibition area drinks and the various bourons and ryes that can make this drink unique. They make their own sweet vermouth and their own bitters (try the dried cherry bitters in your Manhattan). Listen, I'm not a fan of Manhattans. My wife is. I always think the things are too darned sweet. Matt knows how to make them here. They're not sweet. They're just plain perfect.

    (4)

  • Tony G.

    1St time visit, for lunch. VERY casual, family friendly. Fried green tomatoes excellent, she crab soup fantastic. Great prices for ambiance and fare. Would go again.

    (4)

  • Natasha U.

    The only place really open for breakfast on a Saturday morning before 8am. It's right in the middle of downtown on Meeting Street and you can't miss it. They have your average breakfast fare with the added unlimited mimosas for an additional $10. I opted for the unlimited coffee for $2 :) Anyway, I shared half of their signature three-egg omelet with my dining companion which consisted of zucchini, jack cheese and mushrooms. They put the ingredients on top instead of folding them into the omelet which to me is sort of lazy and does not an omelet make. It was cooked all right, just was sort of average, I suppose. Coffee was sort of weak as well. This came with hash brown potatoes and I ordered a side of country ham. Now that slice of ham was pretty damn delicious. This was no cold cut ham here. Anyway, service was really friendly and prompt and the manager even came by and chat with us for a bit. It's got a welcoming feel to it and they even have a coffee station set up front for the local police to come in from the cold and have some coffee and chit chat with the staff. It seems like a touristy place but also seems to a local favorite as well. The bathroom is weird but kept clean and it's pretty old. Again, it's clean though so, no worries. Overall, an okay place to eat breakfast.

    (3)

  • Ian G.

    Every time I visit Charleston, SC. I eat at Toast atleast twice! Their eggs benedict will change your life. It comes with a crab cake and a fried tomatoe. Toast is very affordable and also has great french toast.

    (5)

  • Elda L.

    Get Matthew the bartender to tell you stories. Good way to learn about the area while drinking his specialty cocktails. The happy hour prices are ridiculously cheap. I only had drinks, but the items on the menu seemed delicious. Well anything is delicious when they make po'boy sandwiches.

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    Another great breakfast spot in Charleston! I had the eggs meeting st which is a poached egg on top of a crab cake and fried green tomato with a remoulade sauce. It came with a biscuit and home fries. The food was excellent! Service was very good, fast and attentive. They seem used to having a lot of tourists (which I was) and I heard them giving tips to the other tables of things to do over the weekend. I also enjoyed the latte I got to-go.

    (5)

  • Katie S.

    We were a party of 4 and we all ordered different things, everyone enjoyed their order. Coffee was good and plentiful. Mary our server was very efficient and kind.

    (4)

  • Heather L.

    I loved it!!!! It was great food... waaaaaaaaaaaaay too big of portions. But I loved the atmosphere of a Cheers meets Seinfield. I'm pretty sure I caught one of the waiters sneak 2 shots of Jager, and it was 10am in the morning. The staff was friendly, laid back, and southern...But not that sugar sweet southern, the "want to come back to my trailer and have a beer?" southern, which I totally was digging. I would make it a priority to go back if I was ever in Charleston again.

    (5)

  • Marissa F.

    This is a great casual stop for any time of the day. I love that they serve breakfast until 4pm! The shrimp and grits are delish and it's a nice pescetarian option. Since many places add sausage, it is usually off limits to me, but not here. I've been here a few times and had good experiences. We will definitely be back again. Be sure to check in, too! This restaurant group is good about having offers for yelpers.

    (4)

  • Jennifer B.

    Didn't even get to eat. The bartender was rude. We had 2 girls and 2 guys and there were 2 seats at the bar. She would not serve us if we were standing, only sitting but you couldn't get a drink and walk away. She actually suggested that one couple stay and let the other couple sit out in the hot sun without being served. Poor southern hospitality.

    (1)

  • Chris R.

    Ate at Toast for breakfast and was just not impressed. Granted I'm writing this AFTER eating breakfast at Another Broken Egg (which was really really good). The place was old and kinda dirty and after seeing all the lines of people waiting to eat here, I guess I was expecting more. Fortunately my fiancée and I just happened to walk in without a reservation so no line, no wait. The host was less than friendly but our waitress was so that balanced out. The drinks were good mimosas and Bloody Mary but that's it...they were JUST good...not bad...not great. The food was similar...just good. Nothing here that blew us away. Two dishes that were simply....eh! Fiancées French toast which was allegedly NY Times noteworthy...was not for us. I had the crab cake topped with egg and fried green tomato. Again it was just...good. It did come with a biscuit that was the size of my head, which was actually pretty good. I'm not trying to blast Toast, I simply thought it was a very average establishment. The decor was not appealing and needed a makeover. The staff was friendly (more our server than our host). And the food and drink was just average. It's an okay place to stop in for some basic breakfast needs, but if you're looking for a dining experience, this is NOT the place. If you're looking for a breakfast experience....try Another Broken Egg.

    (3)

  • Winifred K.

    My husband picked the Eggs Meeting Street (double-sized) and I ordered the short stack chocolate chip pancakes with country ham. The waitress asked if I wanted maple syrup with it and I said yes. I also showed her my yelp coupon. The food was delicious but my I was disappointed when I received the check. I had to remind the waitress of my discount and then found out that I was charged 1.50 for the syrup??? WTF

    (3)

  • Jeff R.

    Waited about 25-30 minutes on a Sunday morning. Friendly staff. Good southern good. I would do it again!

    (4)

  • Lisa S.

    Very cute little breakfast place, within walking distance from Market Pavillion. There was a huge line of people waiting outside, but we ended up finding stools at the bar so the wait wasn't long at all. We had to get over to Kiawah Island for a friend's wedding ceremony (and I had to fit in my dress) so food-wise I actually didn't eat very much here, just some fruit and one over-easy egg, but I did try a bite of a friend's cheesy grits which tasted yummy. What compelled me to complete a Yelp review for Toast was their bloody mary, it was delicious! And the bartendar gave me my choice of vodka...not like Ketel, or Stoli, or Goose...more like bacon vodka or pepper vodka. I forget the other choices (mimosas had already been consumed by this point) but the bacon vodka with spicy bloody mary mix had me in Toast heaven on a lovely Saturday morning.

    (4)

  • Lindsay A.

    Completely overrated! Do not go here!!! There are so many great places to eat in Charleston and this is not one of them!

    (1)

  • Carlo B.

    While on vacation (June) we stopped into Toast of Charleston for breakfast. A truly hidden gem with that great southern charm. The wife had a short stack of banana pancakes and just raved about them. I had the classic two eggs, bacon, hash browns and homemade biscuit. A great meal to start the day with excellent service. Thanks to the staff for a great experience!

    (4)

  • Jonathan T.

    Awful. Worst brunch in Charleston. The restaurant was written up in the NYTimes a while back and has ridden the publicity straight into the ground. It smells like a dirty sponge and gives a false impression of the cuisine charleston is capable of providing.

    (1)

  • Russ B.

    This place is incredible. Great vibe, great food, and bottomless mimosas. I've been to Charleston twice and this has been the first and last place I stop at. Would recommend it to everyone who is stopping by.

    (5)

  • Sean B.

    Dined here during the Christmas Holiday was semi-impressed. Pros: The Biscuits are amazing along with the service Cons: I got the ham, bacon & cheese omelette and they put burnt bacon into the omelette. It was very similar to the omelette you would get at Waffle House (not that there is anything wrong with that......just not for $11).

    (2)

  • Suzanne B.

    Great service - thanks Lashon. Really good simple food. busy morning - 15 minute wait. Try the Meeting House Breakfast. Can't beat it.

    (5)

  • Andrew M.

    OK place. Omelets are full of butter even when you ask for "no butter"...

    (3)

  • Micky D.

    Oh my god - the French Toast! Looks like a juicy sirloin, and presented in this minimalistic, upscale-food-magazine-cover style. I picked the single size apple filling. The portion was just right, although you may want to borrow some of your co-diner's eggs to round things out. The syrup was thick but not overwhelming. The bread may appear a bit singed but that is just the caramel color of the sugar, it seems, since it tasted just right. Oh, yes, the wait time -- hell on a Sunday! We waited 45 minutes. The host will not even give you an approximate time given the throngs outside.

    (4)

  • Kevin B.

    Great food!...Try the french toast and bloody mary's!

    (4)

  • Andrea D.

    TOAST RESTAURANT IS GREAT!!!! I was visiting my best friend for couple of days and she took me to her favorite sunday brunch place. Service was on point and very attentive! Menu is pretty big and portions generous! Food was delicious and came out quickly. I literally had no room in my tummy for desert but the minute I tried their Stuffed French Toast, I couldn't put the fork down...Haha! Best brunch place in town!

    (5)

  • Matt S.

    Great food. Great service. Try the Jalapeño Bloody Mary! The deluxe French toast is amazing and unique...highly, highly recommend making a visit when in Charleston.

    (5)

  • Catherine W.

    I'm still fuming about the treatment we got here! The wait (and service) is insane! We waited an hour and a half. Let me repeat, an HOUR AND A HALF in the sun, in the sticky humidity, in the 90+ degree Charleston heat . . and we never got seated! They won't let you wait indoors. They don't give you water. They don't let you buy your own water to keep you from getting heatstroke; if any one of your party leaves to get water and they call your name, guess what? you all get skipped . . even after waiting hours! These are among the many rules you need to follow to get in to this ridiculous place. The waitresses repeatedly seated parties that had put their names in way after us (we saw them walk up since we had to just kill time outside) and left us out there. That happened at least 8 times. When we finally, gently called their attention to it (no, we weren't rude), they got snotty with US! That was the last straw. They seem very willing to treat their customers like dirt. The reason I'm so upset is because this lunch fiasco ended up occupying most of our last afternoon in Charleston. We didn't get done with our lunch at another place until 4:30 p.m.! It took away our afternoon at the beach and all the shops were closed by that time on Sunday. Argh. It just isn't worth it. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else!

    (1)

  • Aleks K.

    I would recommend this if you go early, we went on Sunday morning at 10 and there was already a half hour wait. I had the apple French toast with apple syrup, it looks like a quarter of a round loaf. The apple is sliced and inside/under the bread. A strange presentation for French toast but it was definitely tasty. The bf got an omelette with whole wheat toast and home fries. His plate was much fullerene varied than mine. We were both pleased, although this is not something I would wait for. I was surprised to see they don't have waffles!

    (3)

  • Chad B.

    NOT IMPRESSED!! Went for breakfast today. Literally waited and hour and half for our food. We ordered scrambled eggs and biscuits so not like it was a difficult plate to make. Kept being told it would be just another minute.. Right as we are getting up to leave the food shows up, BUT the pancakes were rubbery and we had to send it back. .The place was in chaos, servers standing around and the manager yelling at everyone but accomplishing nothing..Its a shame because we had so many good meals in Charleston to have our last meal there spoil the trip...

    (1)

  • Dennis P.

    We visited Charleston a few years back and ate at Toast every morning. The french toast was great and the help very friendly and ate at the bar a few times. We went there this morning and what a dissappointment. It seemed like the place is under new management. We ordered a omelette and a side of bacon cooked through. The bar tender was either way over worked or just not able smile. The omelette was really runny, and the mushrooms weren't fully cooked and the side of bacon came out 1/2 cooked so we sent that back to have it cooked throughly through. The bacon never showed up again and when we went to pay the bill the bacon was included on the bill. I mentioned the bacon never showed up and we really shouldn't have to pay for that and she took that off and I believe this wasn't the bartenders fault that the bacon didn't make it back, but at the end of the day it never showed back up again. I gave the bartender a $20 bill and she then turned around and asked me to sign a credit card and it was the credit card of the patron sitting next to us and I told him to go ahead and pay it and they will give you our order of bacon on the next trip. He whispered that the place was a FUBAR and I agreed. This place must be under new management, because the demeanor of the employees was very stressed and unhappy. 180 degree experience from the last time we were in Charleston. Sadly, a real disappointment for sure!

    (1)

  • Antonio M.

    Since we were visiting the area, we waited to eat until we got there. The restaurant is "cute" in a picturesque kind of way. We were greeted and after a short wait we were seated. While food was okay at best, the service was not. Our server (she never gave us her name but is tattooed (not an issue but is a good way to describe her) wears heavy eye makeup and too much perfume for food service) did not tell us the specials. I overheard them from another server and ordered the meatloaf and mashed potatoes with gravy with corn. Our server left the restaurant during the service and when she returned about 15 minutes later I stopped her as she was about to pass and said "we were waiting for you we have a question. Are the mashed potatoes homemade?" She said "Why? You don't like them?" My wife said they were okay but I stated that they taste like instant. Our server said they are made there but thinks they may be a mix of fresh and instant. I replied "oh" and before I could say anything else she said "if you don't like them next time you should being your own." I was completely caught of guard. We paid our bill and left. All of the nice things we heads about Toast were undone by the efforts or lack of effort of this one server. We will not return and would recommend not eating here. Now I am wondering if one star is too generous.

    (1)

  • Chris D.

    Best Breakfast experience ever tasted. Pepper steak and shrimp with bottomless mimosas = amazing

    (5)

  • evan r.

    2.5/5 stars for me here. On a recent personal trip to explore Charleston I found myself on yelp seeing what places I should check out. Toast was on a short list of places for earlier in the day, so I checked it out for breakfast. Given the # of reviews I was worried I wouldn't get a table but the place is fairly big. I also think I got a bit lucky, as there was a line when I left. Clientele is always a good indication in my book and it was a bit mixed from what I could tell. Tourists and locals. A nice waitress helped us out straightaway. She engaged us in conversation, asking where we were from, what we were in the mood for. My girl and I even pulled out a map and she told us some places to check out while in town. Very helpful on that front. I was more in the mood for lunch than for breakfast, so I ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It totally has a diner feel to it and that's always a good option for me at a diner. I started with the crab soup while I waited for the chicken salad. My dining partner had more of a southern breakfast...sausage grits, eggs, home fries and ham....She really enjoyed her dish but I wasn't a huge fan of mine at all. Maybe I caught them on an off morning, maybe I was just in a bad mood. I got the vibe my crab soup wasn't super fresh and had the same feeling for my chicken salad. She did think the coffee wasn't fresh, so maybe I wasn't losing my mind on that theme. In comparison to the other places I went to while I was down in Charleston, I don't think I would be back. Until next time...

    (2)

  • Micah S.

    One of our best eating experiences in Charleston. Visited Toast on our last morning here. We sat near the bar, and the service was fantastic. Coffee was kept hot and topped off before I could get halfway through my cup. I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street, and my wife got the Blueberry pancakes. The Eggs Meeting Street were amazing. I recommend getting getting a double stack if you have a hearty appetite and want to be filled up for a day of sightseeing.

    (5)

  • Paula L.

    We came for breakfast. Average food, lots of hash browns, small pieces of potatoes deep fried with no seasoning that I could taste. Corned beef hash was just okay. Toast was thick cut bread. Decaf coffee was nothing special and weak. I came because the reviews were good but walking away disappointed.

    (3)

  • Dolores F.

    My daughter and I visited Toast at the advice of my Son and Daughter-In-Law while we were visiting Charleston. Toast went out of their way to make our dinner enjoyable. Everything we ate was delicious!!!! We will definitely eat here on our next visit to Charleston.

    (5)

  • Susie G.

    Toast must have one of the premier locations for a restaurant in Charleston. It's about a block from the Market on Meeting Street. As we have driven by, we have often seen people waiting to get in. Today, not only did we get a parking spot out front, we were seated immediately. Had we come a bit later, as a line formed out front, it would not have been worth the wait. After walking 90 minutes earlier in the day I couldn't decide if I wanted breakfast (served all day) or lunch. Luckily, the menu has many options. The name "Toast" made me think that they only served breakfast, which was incorrect. I was surprised to see a full bar when we walked in, and to see that the restaurant also offered lunch and dinner. Additionally, they offer unlimited mimosas for $10.00 all day long. They even have a set of rules that go with the mimosa offering. The restaurant is small and seats about 40+ people. Wooden booths line most of the seating area and the service is brisk. Our server quickly approached us and gave us menus. We were in view of the blackboards that advertise the specialty coffee drinks (lattes, espresso, etc.), homemade pies, cobbler, cheesecake, croissants and assorted baked goods. There was much to choose from and my husband had his eye on a piece (or two) of coconut cake to go! I should always trust my instincts and once again I ignored them. A creature of habit I usually order a sausage and cheese omlette with hash browns and maybe a bagel for breakfast. I am rarely disappointed. But no, I had to be adventurous and order The Low Country Eye-Opener - Shrimp Etouffee, usually a Cajun stew of shellfish served over rice with fried green tomatoes. Toast's spin was that it's served over grits, rather than rice. I passed on the grits and substituted home fries on the side. My husband ordered The Charleston Surf & Turf - marinated grilled rib eye, two eggs any style (unfortunately he was not given an option...), smothered in grilled shrimp and onions on an English muffin and served with home fries. We waited for our order as we watched the line at the door grow. We didn't have to wait long before our breakfast was served. I can say that this restaurant is efficient. Servers, busboys, managers and hostesses are on the move! The Surf & Turf was Surf & Tuff. The steak wasn't a good cut of beef and part of it was cooked medium rare as ordered, while the rest was well done. The "smothered in" grilled shrimp consisted of seven shrimp on top of his egg and steak combo. "Shrimp" perfectly described the serving size of the shrimp. The etouffee was visually unappealing, but hey, don't judge a dish by how it looks, instead judge it by the flavor. The brown stuff, which I'll assume was their version of etouffee, had a few shrimp in it and was cold. The hash browns and fried tomatoes were very hot, but the star of the show was a disappointment. Thankfully our server stopped by and took the entire dish back to be redone. Once again we were eating in the "installment plan" - he eats, then I get my breakfast, then I eat. This never makes for a good dining experience. When the dish came back, it was in fact warm, but alas, I did not care for it. Unfortunately, the brown stuff didn't get any better when it was warmed up. To the manager's credit she stopped by and inquired how things were. By this point in time, I had decided not to eat my etouffee but rather to snack on the home fries and the tasty homemade biscuit. When she asked about our breakfast I told her that "I didn't care for it, but it was my personal preference." To her credit, she told me I could have had anything else on the menu, should I desire a replacement. Since my husband was done eating already and I declined the offer. She should have quit while she was ahead, but nooooo, she started to interrogate us. "Where are you from?" she asked. When we said that we lived here, she continued her inquiry. "But you're not from here?" We told her we had moved from Boston last year. "Oh," she said, "I knew you weren't from Charleston."And turned on her heel and left. I thought she must be a Charlestonian and I offended her sensibilities. Turns out she's from Jersey so I have no idea what she meant by that. I can say that our server saved the entire experience. She talked about her recent move from Arkansas and was just as pleasant as could be. Our rating would have been much lower had she not been so cordial.

    (3)

  • Beth S.

    Upon visiting Charleston I did a lot of research about where to eat, after all its a city known for good food! Toast seemed to be one the top picks for brunch and fit the bill in offering some classic city eats. Sunday morning we waited the 45 minutes to sample and were very disappointed. The food was at best very average diner eats. The eggs were overcooked and the potatoes were soggy and over seasoned. My friend went more traditional and also found her meal to be very unimpressive and not at all worth the wait or hype. On a positive note, the biscuits were amazing and I give a high mark to the service despite the gimmicky hats the servers were sporting. For fantastic food that also offers great service I recommend Eli's Table- only a couple of short blocks away.

    (2)

  • Hayes W.

    Wait here again for 20-30 minutes for a mediocre breakfast? Definitely not. Service was great, and the bottomless mimosas will keep people at the tables, but the breakfast is less than stellar, leaning towards the bottom half of mediocrity. I don't know what all of the hype is about, I can get eggs Benedict like that anywhere. Don't waste your time, walk a few blocks up the street and hit Mills House for some old school hotel breakfast.

    (2)

  • Shannon M.

    The chicken salad was very good but the crab cakes were nothing special. Didn't help that the place was crawling with flies.

    (3)

  • Jane T.

    Wandered in fairly early in the morning; very few tables were occupied. We put in our order and waited...and waited...and waited. Other tables, literally, were seated, had their food delivered, ate, and left. The waitress kept telling us our food was almost ready. Finally she admitted that they'd run out of pancake batter for one of our orders. What? How long does it take to mix pancake batter, and how the heck does a breakfast restaurant run out of pancake batter at 8 AM on a Wednesday in August? I have to assume that the manager had to run to a grocery store to buy more Bisquick--which doesn't exactly make you drool with anticipation. By the time our food arrived, apparently nicely timed for the exact moment that we were about to walk out, I wouldn't have enjoyed it if Gordon Ramsey had whipped it up for me. The food we got was OK-not great, not horrible, not worth the price, DEFINITELY not worth the wait. The waitress told us, without us asking, that she'd take something off the bill...and that turned out to be 5%. Actually just insulting under the circumstances. A Must Miss in Charleston.

    (2)

  • Donna C.

    Great "plain" fare food! Nothing fancy, just wholesome breakfast meal. Tremendous service, staff was very friendly and cheerful!

    (5)

  • Tanisha L.

    I don't know why this restaurant has received so many great reviews. I had the stuffed french toast with bacon. The flavor of the french toast was good but it wasn't very hot. It got soggy very quickly because they pour the syrup on it before it leaves the kitchen. The bacon had obviously been cooked hours ahead of time and was cold and hard. There are definitely better places for breakfast downtown.

    (2)

  • Imperial P.

    Toast gets a Boo and a Yay from me. I am an avid health rating checker, being on vacation my guard was down and I did not check before we dined. Toast has a health rating of C. That is the Boo. ( saw the rating after we ate the second day ) The food was good. I enjoyed my veggie omelet with a biscuit and the mimosa (bottomless mimosas served everyday), my mom also enjoyed her omelet (southern omelet i believe) and her irish cream latte. The service was great, Clint was our waiter and he made the experience well worth the wait. So while I enjoyed the food, the service and the prices. I would not return until the health rating was upped.

    (3)

  • JOSEPH A.

    My wife and I had breakfast here and food was excellent and the waitress that we had was friendly and pleasant.

    (5)

  • Eva S.

    Literally the worst service I have ever had. After hearing great things I took a friend visiting from out of town here and was embarrassed after having such a bad experience. The wait was long, food was mediocre and it did not live up to the hype. Our server's name was Cynthia and she actually argued with us after we noticed we had been overcharged on our bill.

    (1)

  • Harry P.

    Step 1: Show up early and be prepared to wait a bit Step 2: Order Eggs Meeting Street with biscuit and home fries Step 3: Check in on Yelp and get special offer if it still exists (10% off first order when I wrote this) Step 4: Repeat every day you're in Charleston Seriously, great breakfast place. The Eggs Meeting Street should get higher billing on their menu, because it is awesome. A low country take on Eggs Benedict. Fried green tomato for the English muffin, Crab Cake instead of ham, and a Poached egg and Remoulade instead of an egg and hollendaise sauce. The combo is incredibly well executed. It's worth getting. The single is enough for one, the double is to share the love. Home fries were excellent too, crispy outside, fluffy inside. The biscuit was very light and flavorful. Buttery goodness. Great with their homemade apple butter. Their special French Toast was good too. Definitely a #2 to the Eggs Meeting Street. The slices I think are too thick to really crisp up the way I feel French Toast should be. If you get the double you can try one with peach and one with apple. Their pancakes were done very nicely also. My kids got them and they loved em. Cakes were hot and crispy on the outside. Fluffy on the inside. They weren't too heavy feeling either. Side of bacon all around to round out breakfast. If I weren't with the kids, I would've taken them up on their All day every day bottomless mimosas. The waitress told someone, "We keep em coming till you fall out ya chair". Nice. The service was great. Yanni was a very good server, on top of his game. I'd definitely make this a stop on any future Charleston trips.

    (5)

  • Deb J.

    Our last morning in Charleston we decided to have breakfast at Toast before heading off to the airport. One of the best decisions we made! Just a short walk from our lodging and no waiting that morning. Our waiter was outstanding. Lots of personality. I ordered the Eggs Meeting Street (a poached egg on top of a crab cake on top of a fried green tomato, covered with a remoulade sauce). This was served with grits and a wonderfully big, fluffy biscuit. The stack was outstanding. My companion had Eggs Benedict and she said they were very good, too. Our only regret is that we waited until our last day in town to try Toast!

    (5)

  • Mark L.

    I may have had one of the nicest dining experiences not only in Charleston but anywhere. I want to start by putting a personal shout out to Jonathan my server. He was courteous, gave me my space, was personal and made me feel comfortable. I was dining alone and most of the people in the restaurant were regulars so it was nice to feel that level of comfort. The dinner was amazing (penne, red cream sauce with clams, shrimp and spinach) and the coffee was a nice way to end the night. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.

    (5)

  • Stephen H.

    Toast reminds me of a restaurant we have back in Kansas City called First Watch. The priorities at First Watch are quality food, fast, served by friendly waitstaff. Put southern items on the menu, and you've got Toast. Great way to start your day, especially if you are staying downtown on Meeting.

    (4)

  • Angie P.

    Not too long a wait for a Saturday morning in July! I had the classic breakfast with bacon, toast & grits. Delicious!!!! Mimosas are on point too! Decor is cute! Had David as a waiter. He's very attentive, friendly & knowledgeable about Charleston.

    (5)

  • Ashley A.

    all positive reviews are beyond true.. this place is amaJng! everything from their benedicts to french toast and omelets are delicious! make sure you visit the place. waiting line most days (usually not too long) but definitely worth it!

    (5)

  • Meghan B.

    Went for breakfast on Saturday morning. Long line outside but the husband and I were willing to sit at the bar and got in without even giving our name for the list. Ordered mimosas which we watched the bartender (Rachel) make for us and the rest of the restaurant.... Definitely champagne in then! We had the crab/fried green tomato/egg meal and the classic breakfast. Both were delicious. The homemade biscuits are HUGE and fantastic. They need their own plate! I'd take a few of those with butter for a meal or two on their own. Overall- very happy with this place!

    (4)

  • Steven A.

    Average. Food was okay but not mind-blowing by any means. Prices weren't bad so I shouldn't complain too much. My problem was the service. Our waiter was polite and amiable but somewhat on the hapless side. The statuesque blonde working the tables next to us was far more efficient. So much so that three of her tables that sat after us were brought their food and were nearly finished by the time we received ours.

    (2)

  • Annie G.

    YUM!!! We were walking around Charleston and saw a mob of people outside this restaurant and wondered what all the fuss was about. We waited about an hour for the line to die down and then headed back. We had to wait about 15 mins until we got seated. I had the bacon Bloody Mary which was delicious and spicy! I listened to the reviews and got the eggs on top of crab cakes on top or fried green tomatoes. So good! Very rich though!! The homemade biscuits were amazing as well. Make sure you get a side of the home made corned beef hash. It is delicious!!!! My husband got the stuffed French toast which was good if you have a big sweet tooth like him. Our waiter was super nice and attentive. I always love going to a breakfast place that takes pride in their food. It's easy to go cheap on breakfast, so it makes a difference when time is put into making the dishes special. The prices were great as well.

    (4)

  • Nate P.

    Eggs Benedict - hash browns , have to get back for corned beef hash , it was really good

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :6:00 am - 11:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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