Best Espresso in Charleston

2 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Malagon Mercado Y Taperia
Malagon Mercado Y Taperia
93/100 (2751 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Espresso
La Bomba de la Barceloneta
Grilled octopus
Sourdough and Salchichon Iberico
Beer
Churros
Tortilla española
Croquette
Gambas A la Plancha
Cider
Chocolate Tart
Boquerones
Basque Cheesecake
Mushrooms
Paella Con Mariscos
Cod Croquetas
White Beans
Tapas
Tapas
Octopus
Patatas Bravas
Paella
Lamb
Lamb
Pork
Basque
Spanish
European
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A must visit. I came here on my culinary trip where I visit different cities and basically indulge in the local cuisine. Obviously after dining..."
Tony Guerra Miami
"Some of the best tapas we’ve had outside of Spain… typically tortilla is a little dry and bland but this one was fabulous!!! And the bomba was..."
Stephany Van Alstyne
"Delicious, grab lots to eat, because there are plenty of different tastes to try. Everything from the land to the sea and lots of potato dishes in..."
Stefan Tobler
"We walked in and out were seated at the bar. Lindsay waited on us and she was absolutely fantastic! Friendly, great recommendations, and..."
Danielle Carpenter
"Excellent in every way ! If you are looking for 5 star service and excellent paella this is the place. Such a good experience. Emma was our server..."
Thomas Diaz
"Called ahead to ensure we could dine outside (we decided to bring our dog). Thankfully, they offered outside seating. Unfortunately, the mosquitos..."
Carlos C
"A variety of surprising and delicious flavors in a cozy, casual atmosphere await you at Malagon. We loved every bite! Our waiter, Tripp, was..."
Ann Zanfardino
"Definitely better than what I expected. Bread was cold could have been warmer. Asked for some of the garlic dip stuff for it but they refused. They..."
Ryan K
"One of my favorite restaurants in Charleston. Very authentic Spanish food, knowledgeable staff and great service. We had a lot of food when we went..."
Maria GH
"WOW! We loved our meal at Malagon. This had been on our list to try for awhile after eating at Chez Nous but had we known it was going to be as..."
Andrew Wright
Gaulart & Maliclet French Cafe
Gaulart & Maliclet French Cafe
90/100 (2026 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
French
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Pasta
Behold the Croque Monsieur
Salad
Escargot
Mac and cheese
Smoked Salmon
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Grits
Baguette
Breads
Croque Monsieur
Couscous
Salmon
Cheesecake
Fish
Escargot
Espresso
French Onion Soup
Charcuterie
Cheesecake
Vegan Baguette
Sandwiches
Champagne
Classic Croque Monsieur
Iced coffee
Cheese Du Jour
Red wine
Almond Croissant and Fruit
Shrimp
Shrimp Bastille
Beef
Gazpacho
Crab Soup Lunch Special
Toasts
Ham and Swiss Breakfast Plate
Apple Butter Croissant
Sit down
European
French
Soups
Café
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great place to eat lunch! The menu was unique but simple. Everything we ate was to die for and what better way to wash down your lunch with a nice..."
Angel Rivera
"We were in Charleston for the Memorial Day weekend. We ate here for lunch our first day and we enjoyed the atmosphere, the people at the community..."
Neva Jo Balser-Van Meter
"Wonderful service, perfect lunch portioning, and importantly great tasting food. They do not require tipping, but if you do, they donate your tip to..."
Kix Belza
"My wife and I have a history here going back many years,.....the food is fabulous,and we love ❤️ this little place.Only we give many more than 5..."
Goldsmith's Rosekrans
"Fast & French is consistently one of my top 5 lunch spots in town, which is saying considering I have been dining there for the past 17 years! We..."
Helen Stathakis Michael
"Love this place! It’s been a family favorite for years; we go every chance we get! Always a..."
Tricie Kelleher Scholer
"Charleston delivered another gem, simple but flavorful foods. Croissants spread with hot goat cheese (OMG so good), lovely decadent deserts and a..."
Sue Cerrato
"Very French, so delicious. Small but mighty! Lunch specials include wine as an option. Yes,..."
Marjie Warner
"One of my favorite Charleston places to lunch. Always delicious !! Best pate..."
Michelle Drouillard Wilson
"My absolute favorite place in Charleston. The cheese and mustards alone will bring you back for more. The chicken du jour, the soups, the atmosphere..."
Brian Fuxan
"Wonderful neighborhood establishment. Great food and..."
Larry Sandor
"It was my first time visiting Charleston with family. We were just walking and we saw this place. It was small, but cozy, and unbelievably very..."
Ella Paule Gaspar
"They are the greatest! The patè is fabulous and their soups are so rich. No matter how many times I eat there, I am always pleasantly surprised at..."
Vicki Tatum
"The best! We've eaten there at least 5 times since we moved here in October. Fast, French and Delicious!!! Had a magnificent meal there tonight...."
Christine Plante
"My favorite place downtown. Relaxing. Friendly. ..."
Cameron McKelvey
"My favorite place in Charleston. It definitely has a little piece of my heart in those walls and that..."
Juli Langston
"TLDR; everything is perfect here, but stay away from the chocolate fondue. Absolutely loved the food here. Their sandwiches are so so good and so..."
Pooja Chaudhary
"Stopped for a quick bite to eat while I was touring around Downtown. It’s quite the chic place! My server, Chris, was very friendly towards me and..."
Jonathan Gray
"Fast and French is a great spot to take a lunch break! Delicious and fresh food served quickly with a casual European feel. I like the wine..."
BKV
"Lovely little spot for lunch! Took the kids and enjoyed sandwiches and soups for a light lunch. We all were raving about the food we ordered. Several..."
Aliesha Caldwell
"We loved this cute little restaurant. Staff was incredibly friendly. I had the bouillabaisse which was great. My husband got their chicken special...."
Angela C.
"My wife and I walked here, as it was half a mile from our hotel near the market. We sat at the bar and bought a bottle of wine (Chateau du Trignon..."
Bruce Montgomery
"A unique place in an old building with lots of charm. We sat in a table that was tucked in a back alcove that was so secluded that it was basically a..."
Brian DiGiorgio Zanger
"Good breakfast place serving typical French dishes. Coffee was good as well, could be sweeter for my taste. The MonteCristo sandwich for amazing, do..."
Ojas Gokhale
"The atmosphere and food and service were all excellent at this restaurant. We gave it a chance when we tried to make a reservation elsewhere that was..."
Jen Unorski
"Delicious food and cute location! While my husband and I were in Charleston for our honeymoon we were just walking around looking for an easy and..."
Camille Nightingale
"We enjoyed a delicious late lunch at Fast and Fresh (which is what the staff call the restaurant). Our server Max was delightful. We enjoyed numerous..."
Nicola Rogers
"Not at all elegant but with a charm of its own. Food is French- style with an emphasis on bread, cheese, and fruit. A wide variety of soups. I had a..."
Robert Lovinger
"We had originally tried to go to another spot but too crowded. Walked further down and found this adorable spot! We walked in and were able to get a..."
Rosie HK
"Fast, French and fantastic. This place has been a Charleston iconic French resturant for decades. It was great than and still is great now. The..."
John Gibson
"Stopped by today for lunch and was really impressed with the quality vs. cost value. Very friendly and efficient service, and the food itself was..."
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"We stop here for lunch every time we’re in town and it never disappoints!! The sandwiches are always interesting and fresh as are the soups. The..."
Mike Del Duca