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Charleston Doughnut Shops

We Donut Lie, These Are The Best Doughnut Shops In Charleston

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Doughnuts are a delicacy that deserves to be cherished, celebrated and enjoyed. Seriously, try naming one person who doesn’t like doughnuts. They can be enjoyed in the morning with a cup of coffee, as a snack during the day, or at night with a glass of milk before bed. And, while we love the classic doughnut shops, Charleston has some major doughnut game going on with some of the best artisan doughnut shops in the state.

Here are our favorites:

Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts

Located on busy Upper King, this doughnut shop is everything your doughnut dreams are made of. The bakery has 200 different flavors and styles to chose from that are sure to spark your sweet tooth. Oh!- and it’s open late night when you need a sugar rush after the bar.

The Daily

There’s nothing The Daily can’t do when it comes to whipping up delicious bites in the kitchen. Their doughnuts are nothing short of irresistible with every bite being rich and cakey. Try the crowd favorites, such as the blueberry doughnut and the sweet potato doughnut in the fall.

Brown’s Court Bakery

As soon as you walk into this bakery your tastebuds will be salivating from the fresh smell of pastries. The doughnuts here are so savory and delicious, getting just one isn’t enough. Try favorites like blackberry, pistachio, or local strawberry and Nutella. Not feeling adventurous? That’s okay, you can go classic with glazed sprinkles and Boston Cream.

Mercantile

The pastry chefs at Mercantile are all about taking your doughnut experience above and beyond! Your favorite flavors are served with a themed work of art that is sure to make you smile. Try the banana custard doughnut topped with a monkey made of icing.

BkeD

The local doughnut shop serves huge doughnuts in the shape of a square to eliminate waste. Their tasty flavors are phenomenal and even have vegan options for their customers to enjoy. You can’t go wrong with Poptart, Cookies and Milk, StrawberryKumquat (V) or Animal Cookie (V). These sugary treats will have you coming back for more!

 

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The Best Breakfast Spots In Charleston

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Here in the Holy City, we take breakfast very seriously. Brunch is a lifestyle in the south, usually going into the late afternoon hours. There’s nothing quite like sipping a mimosa while chowing down on some cheesy grits and sizzling bacon. With restaurants littering the Charleston area it can be hard to pick your next breakfast spot. Here are the top 5 best breakfast places in Charleston according to the Taste app.

#1 The Junction Kitchen & Provisions

Looking for breakfast at 1 pm, awesome sandwiches, comforting dinners and a few drinks? The Junction is the perfect spot for you! Join them Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast all day. They are a large advocator for local products, carrying local produce, cheeses, honey, eggs, beer, wine, and cider. Stop by and try their famous buzzed doughnuts too!

#2 Marina Variety Store Restaurant

Whether you’re an early riser or sleep-all-day kind of person, Marina Variety is perfect for every type of breakfast lover. Serving breakfast Monday through Saturday from 6:30 am – 4 pm and Sundays from 6:30 am -3 pm, there’s plenty of time to get your bacon and eggs. You can’t leave Marina Variety without trying their Famous Fried Green Tomatoes & Shrimp over Salty Mike’s Creamy Grits.

#3 Early Bird Diner

Looking for a cozy place with some out of this world breakfast? This quiet little diner is right up your alley. With walls decked out in art by local artists, the atmosphere is as comforting as the food. You’ll never get tired of their breakfast as the Sunday brunch menu changes weekly. Don’t miss out on the all you can eat pancakes every Friday.  

#4 Page’s Okra Grill

Named the #2 Southern Comfort Food Restaurant in the U.S.A, you don’t want to miss out on their breakfast. It’s located just over the Ravenel Bridge in Mount Pleasant complete with a large space for outdoor seating. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 8 am – 2 pm featuring items like their pimento cheese filled home fries, buttermilk biscuits and Redneck Benedict.

#5 Three Little Birds

With a mantra like “Peace, Love, and Pancakes” expect nothing but good things at this southern cafe. With items on the menu like Peanut Butter, Banana, & Honey Stuffed Challah French Toast and Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Sausage Scramble, you can’t go wrong. Join them for breakfast as late as 3 pm any day and 2 pm on Sundays.

To find more great lists of places to eat & drink visit the app, Taste. Foodies love it and locals need it. Instead of picking places you might not like, Taste, makes it simple to find the best places around town!

By choosing from 9 simple categories it makes choosing a restaurant simple and EASY. Other apps leave you searching through reviews trying to find the best spots while Taste gives you the top picks in your area. What’s even cooler is that you get to have an opinion too! If you have a favorite place in one of the categories, it gets 100 points in the ranking. Also, if you love one category and are visiting it frequently, the weight of your ranking increases in points.  

Don’t waste time trying to find a great restaurant or bar, let your app help you out click here to download the FREE appfor iOS devices.