Lancen’s guidebook for those not interested in the "tourist" scene
Food scene
Quick list of my local favorites... I could go on and on but here are a few that stand out and are very close by on James Island.
Zia Taqueria
1939A Maybank HwyGreat little cantina with local flare
Not your run-of-the-mill pizza joint. Specialty pizza with fresh ingredients! Its excellent
96 locals recommend
Crust Wood Fired Pizza
1956 Maybank HwyNot your run-of-the-mill pizza joint. Specialty pizza with fresh ingredients! Its excellent
OMG! Best homemade croissants I've ever tasted. A must try for anyone looking for a morning treat. Also, fresh French pressed coffee is superb.
45 locals recommend
Baguette Magic
792 Folly RdOMG! Best homemade croissants I've ever tasted. A must try for anyone looking for a morning treat. Also, fresh French pressed coffee is superb.
If your looking for a hip little local joint you must give this a try. It's a bagel shop on steroids! Everything they have is fantastic.
15 locals recommend
Bagel Nation
520 Folly RdIf your looking for a hip little local joint you must give this a try. It's a bagel shop on steroids! Everything they have is fantastic.
One of the best cheeseburgers in Charleston! Don't forget to get a giant onion ring while you're there. Trust me...
14 locals recommend
Melvin's Barbecue
538 Folly RoadOne of the best cheeseburgers in Charleston! Don't forget to get a giant onion ring while you're there. Trust me...
Little Italy meets modern upper-scale bar scene. This is some fantastic Italian food at a great price and a unique atmosphere. It can get crowded so go a little early to make sure you get a table.
64 locals recommend
Mondo's Italian Restaurant
915 Folly RdLittle Italy meets modern upper-scale bar scene. This is some fantastic Italian food at a great price and a unique atmosphere. It can get crowded so go a little early to make sure you get a table.
Some of the best local seafood Charleston has to offer. Its sort of a hole in the wall and "off the beaten path" but if you like fried seafood and fresh oysters with a great view you better not skip this one.
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdSome of the best local seafood Charleston has to offer. Its sort of a hole in the wall and "off the beaten path" but if you like fried seafood and fresh oysters with a great view you better not skip this one.