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Serves meat, vegan options available. Upmarket setting. Offers different menus for breakfast, brunch/lunch, dinner plus drinks both alcoholic and non. Ingredients for dishes are listed. Example of choices for vegans include cauliflower wings, sweet potato fries, and grain bowl with veggies. Vegan ranch dip available. Note that the veggie burger is vegan but the bread contains butter. Open Mon 10:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm, Tue-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm.
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82 Wentworth St, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, 29401
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Added by jhns on 24 Jan 2018
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66 Reviews
First Review by cdoll
DarcyDavis
Points +524
Good brunch spot for friends - Edit
Ran in for a mimosa on a Sunday morning, ending up checking out the brunch menu and decided to get some cauliflower wings. Interesting take on a fan favorite- they used a tempura breading, added pickled celery, and vegan ranch- but good! I could see myself coming back and bringing my Omni friends for a nice morning on the town.
Read morePros: Knowledgeable staff
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Emm817
Points +42
Great Veganuary Menu - Edit
Very clean and cozy place! They are only offering a plant-based menu for the entire month of January. Locally sourced ingredients. Solid offerings. Bit pricey but worth it if you are vegan in Charleston as the town doesn’t have a lot of options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-15
Pros: Only offered plant-based menu for all of January, Friendly staff, Clean and hip dining area
Cons: Somewhat pricey
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MattLongabaugh
Points +16
Great selection - Edit
Good food, great atmosphere and service #Veganuary
Read morePros: Vegan Nachos, Vegan Burgers, Bowls are fantastic
Cons: Expensive, Could stand to be generous w just egg
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Kevbromley
Points +604
Excellent vegan options - Edit
We had great food here - it is clearly marked and staff are knowledgeable and friendly. We had the cauliflower wings and sweet potato fries for starter and then the Caesar salad and curry bowl for mains. The vegan Caesar was especially good. Ate on the lovely patio.
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Great staff, Wonderful ambiance
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PerrinneKelley
Points +24
Awesome Vegan options! - Edit
The good burgers and cauliflower wings were amazing! Vegan cashew ranch was the perfect addition to the meal. There was a dessert as well ( we didn’t get it but it sounded delicious!)
Read morePros: Great vegan options , Great service
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dashle
Points +40
Perfect for date night or solo dining - Edit
Their vegan Cesar salad is to DIE for!! So many options you can’t go wrong. Really delicious hot drinks and cocktails too. I had the Matcha latte with oat milk for dessert and it was so good!! Staff is awesome as well. Dined there by myself and did not feel uncomfortable in the slightest. Going back with the bf soon!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-25
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff , Outdoor dining
Cons: Need to make a reservation because it’s small
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ColleenJoy
Points +82
Good but too expensive - Edit
I got the cauliflower wings, corn wings, and white bean soup. The soup was ~$15 and it was a very small quantity. The cauliflower wings were pretty big and you get a decent number of them, but they’re nothing special.
Read morePros: Several good items on the menu
Cons: Expensive, Small quantities
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KellyHudson
Points +523
Unique Corn Ribs - Edit
A few yummy vegan options. I had the corn ribs and curry bowl. The corn ribs were unique & had a very tasty spice. I might try to make at home it was so good! The curry bowl was decent.
Read moreMy hubby is not vegan and he enjoyed his food as well. The atmosphere was fun & exciting.
“Be groovy” sign above the bar. Its located within walking distance to downtown and has a large parking garage across the street.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-08
Pros: Unique corn ribs , Hip locals , Nice employees
Cons: Longer wait during peak time, Want more vegan options
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AvocStac
Points +132
Unique, Retro, Tasty! - Edit
Lots of unique, innovative vegan options. Both the Cauli Wings and the Corn Ribs were so flavorful and fun to eat. The sweet potato fries were also delish.
Read moreFor my main meal I had the Basic Bowl. Veggies were cooked nicely and the chimichuri sauce was scrumptious! My dining partners were not vegan, but they also were quite pleased with their meals. If ever I am in Charleston again, I will definitely drop in.
Pros: Very friendly staff, Mostly vegan & vegetarian menu
Cons: Only 1 vegan dessert the day I visited
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Plant Powered Eater
Points +612
Fabulous Meal - Edit
I was thrilled to find this gem right across the street from
Read moreour lively Charleston hotel! Although the restaurant was not fully plant based, there were TONS of options, all of which were delicious.
All appetizer offerings were either vegan or had a vegan option. We tried the butternut squash soup, the buffalo cauliflower florets, and the corn nibs. All were delicious. I think the corn kay have been my favorite simply because it was so tasty & unique—also, because it was something I cannot envision replicating at home. Almost returned a second time, lured in by thoughts of this item.
The kale Caesar salad was delicious, but HUGE. Consider sharing with a friend or two. All salad options on the menu were vegan.
We stuffed ourselves so much on appetizers and salad that we didn’t save room for an entree. About half of the entrees on the menu either were vegan or had a vegan option, and several were really tempting had we not been greedy with starters.
Several vegan dessert options also were available. We passed on dessert to walk to a nearby ice cream shop offering vegan ice cream.
On my next visit to Charleston, Basic Kitchen will absolutely be on our must-visit list! Also, we were slightly late for our reserved table due to difficulties with our transportation, and the host was very cooperative.
Pros: Multiple vegan options for each menu section, Friendly, accommodating staff, Knowledgeable staff
Cons: None
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Jarrod_UK
Points +54
Excellent vegan options 🌱 - Edit
I thought that most of the menu was vegan/veggie.
Read moreIf you are in town definitely make a visit. Not lunch time there maybe a wait. I went shortly after 1pm and we got a table quickly.
Pros: Basic bowl add falafel (sooooo good), Corn ribs as a starter (really good), Cauliflower wings
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Heather507
Points +242
Fine - Edit
The vegan options aren’t the most filling or special. We spent a fortune and left hungry.
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BobbyCrawford
Points +16
5 stars - Edit
Awesome experience. 5 stars even though they do offer some meat options, Basic bowl is the BOMB! Loved everything. Best to make a reservation if you can.
Read morePros: Many many vegan options
Cons: Wait time, make reservation
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TaylorLorentzen
Points +223
Tasty! - Edit
Plenty of vegan menu items and all delicious. Our waiter brought us a free glass of wine to taste. The inside is dimly lit and perfect for a night of catching up.
Read morePros: Many vegan appetizers
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moenet
Points +102
Good vegan eats - Edit
Great location very close to Off Track Ice-cream if you want vegan ice-cream after your meal.
Read morePros: More vegan options than most dining in Charleston, Good quality easily shareable portions
Cons: Limited menu, hence “basic kitchen”? ;)
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AlexandraDoyle
Points +39
Soooo good - Edit
Ordered the cauliflower wings and the basic bowl. Very good. Menu is limited but there’s definitely vegan options and the cocktails are killer. A little pricy but you pay for a great vibe.
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StefaniaClerici
Points +29
Lovely! - Edit
The menu has plenty of vegan options and the are willing to modify it to make other dishes vegan
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ewalke04
Points +75
Meh - Edit
Good food, but on the pricier end for what you receive. I had the special which was Harissa Roasted Fairytale Eggplant. It was delicious, but I would have appreciated some grain/bread/sweet potato with it as it made for a very light meal. Personally didn’t feel that they had a huge number of vegan options.
Read morePros: Cute interior , Seated immediately (without reservations)
Cons: Pricey for amount of food , Basic flavors
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Tommy817
Points +1883
Great Vegan Options - Edit
Most of the apps are already vegan, except the wings, but they can be made vegan. The have a vegan salad and another can be made vegan. The good burger is vegan, as well as a few bowls. The falafel sauce and the basic bowl sauce was amazing!
Read morePros: Friendly and helpful server
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gschoenwetter
Points +60
Lovely place - Edit
Lots of vegan options. Loved the cauliflower wings and the burgers. Just ask for vegan options!
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BethanyPurvis
Points +30
"GROOVY" - A must try! - Edit
Great food and drinks! The cauliflower wings were delicious, as well as the green curry. I had a special valentines day drink and enjoyed it very much! Great atmosphere and staff 😀
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meroe05
Points +824
Lovely restaurant with wonderfully innovative food - Edit
We got corn "ribs" and cauliflower "wings" and they were awesome! We also got the basic bowl which is so healthy and delicious! They also have lots of great beverage options like health shots, golden latte, kombucha, etc . Loved it.
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SabCelli7
Points +403
Delicious and so cute! - Edit
I had the basic bow and added falafel and avocado. I absolutely loved it, the bowl had so much flavor and it tasted sooo fresh. I want to go back just for that bowl again! The inside is adorable and such a cute place to go with friends or family for some brunch even with others who are not vegan, there are options for all. I will be back when I’m in Charleston!
Read morePros: Healthy and fresh , Cute atmosphere , Many options
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Talia1111
Points +94
Fun vibe, good food - Edit
Loved the cauliflower & beet margaritas. Friendly staff, felt safe 😷 with social distancing. Would for sure go back when visiting Charleston.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Social distancing & masks by staff, Excellent atmosphere
Cons: A bit expensive
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Granola21
Points +34
Not so basic and delicious - Edit
One of my favorite restaurants in all of Charleston. They can adapt pretty much anything to be vegan and they have lots of plant based options.
Read morePros: AMAZING food, Great atmosphere , Helpful staff
Cons: A little expensive
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JER21
Points +160
Many plant based options - Edit
While there’s meat on the menu, I definitely found lots of vegan options to order. Local produce and ingredients used. Recommend any of the bowls or hot drinks!
Read morePros: Plant based , Good vibe atmosphere
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alancrawford
Points +38
Delicious, hip, loads of vegan options. Highly recommend!! - Edit
Loved it here. Great food, plenty for plant based or vegan. Eat there! Would rate 5 stars, but app only allows for vegan only restaurants.
Read morePros: Lots of WFPB and vegan options, Delicious and creative, Great atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricey, but not too, and def worth it.
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