A delightful bakery and café for breakfast and especially Sunday brunch, this aptly named eatery serves up hot-from-the-oven baked goods alongside innovative egg dishes and freshly squeezed orange juice. They also have a nice selection of wines and premium liquors.

HISTORIC DISTRICT. Located in the historic Mills House Hotel, the Barbadoes Room offers an upscale dining experience . Enjoy Southern specialties such as pan-fried Lowcountry crab cakes, grilled salmon glazed with honey jalapeño sauce, pork tenderloin with curried fruit compote, blackened shrimp and scallops with grit cakes, and ginger-encrusted tuna with apple relish. For dessert, the mud pie can't be missed.

DOWNTOWN. Deli by day, high end dining room by night, Blend offers a contemporary addition to the Charleston dining scene. The kitchen staff draws sophisticated dinnertime crowds with sumptuous New American dishes such as jumbo shrimp and crab tossed with spicy marinara sauce and served over fussilli pasta. Meanwhile, the downstairs operation delivers savory specialty sandwiches and coffee drinks throughout the day.

MOUNT PLEASANT. Start your day off right with a heaping plate of bacon, eggs and grits at this Mount Pleasant hole-in-the-wall. Prices are hard to beat, and the kitchen's generously sized portions of homestyle eats ensure you won't leave hungry. If you come in the afternoon, dig into the hearty meatloaf or fantastic blue cheese and eggplant sandwich.

MOUNT PLEASANT. Enjoy a true Lowcountry breakfast at this cozy restaurant, formerly the Bookstore Café. You can order three-egg omelets prepared several ways, or classic shrimp and grits with eggs. Soups and salads, accompanied by homemade beer bread are served at lunch.