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Sweetwater Cafe, the premier American restaurant and Southern restaurant (US) in Charleston, SC, invites you to experience the rich flavors of the South. Located in the heart of downtown Charleston at 137 N Market St, our cozy cafe serves up classic American comfort food with a Southern twist. Indulge in our signature dishes, crafted with love and care to bring you the authentic taste of the region. From hearty breakfasts to satisfying lunches and decadent desserts, our menu has something for everyone. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, to ensure every bite is a delight for the senses. At Sweetwater Cafe, we're passionate about providing exceptional service and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're a local or just visiting, we can't wait to share our Southern hospitality with you. Come visit us today and taste the difference for yourself!

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Sweetwater Cafe serves up classic American comfort food with a twist, offering a cozy atmosphere and friendly service. Their menu boasts a range of tasty options, from burgers to salads, and their breakfast dishes are a highlight. Overall, a great spot for a casual meal out.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

OpenTable: 4.4/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.6/5

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John Elmer
John Elmer -Google user
2 months ago
I love a good breakfast place and this hits the spot! I loved this place. The cinnamon French toast was delicious! And my fried green tomatoes omelette was very good. Nice sized fruit cup . My friend enjoyed his breakfast sandwich. The service was on...Read More
Preston Burns
Preston Burns -Google user
11 months ago
Great little diner experience with quality breakfast food. The employees are all friendly and the service was great. We ordered some fried green tomatoes to share. I had biscuits with sausage gravy with eggs over easy. The girls enjoyed French toast and chocolate chip pancakes!...Read More
cristian gonzales
cristian gonzales -Google user
5 months ago
Was better than average .. It's definitely better than this area for breakfast brunch style. Flavors were good consistent.. good portions vs price .. Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4
Emily
Emily -Google user
a week ago
We stumbled upon Sweetwater Cafe on our way to the City Market and decided to give it a try. While the interior didn’t have the coziest feel, our server, Cassidy, was incredibly sweet and provided great recommendations. We ordered the Crab Omelette, Fried Green Tomato Omelette,...Read More
Sarah rodriguez
Sarah rodriguez -Google user
8 months ago
HIDDEN GEM!!!! my family and I we’re looking for a decent place for lunch to cool down and maybe get some good food for our money. We walked by and thought we might try this place and it was a home run. If you have...Read More
Ignacio Arriagada (3ln4ch0)
Ignacio Arriagada (3ln4ch0) -Google user
3 weeks ago
Classic neighborhood spot. Diner ambiance that feels friendly and welcoming. The omelette was perfectly done, not dry, creamy and cheese. Enjoyed every bite after finishing a long run here. But the star, the true show stealer was the banana pecan pancake. One of the best...Read More
Charlie Chavez
Charlie Chavez -Google user
2 weeks ago
On our last day in charming Charleston, my girlfriend and I found ourselves in want of yet another hearty breakfast. We found ourselves at the sweetwater cafe. My girlfriend opted for their pancake breakfast and I decided on a early lunch and selected their Frisco...Read More
Plastic roses
Plastic roses -Google user
a month ago
Great value and good food. This place keeps it all simple and not jumping on the Haute Train. Corned beef omelette was excellent in taste and portion. A Sunday visit was extremely busy but service and food wait time was fine. Service Dine in Meal...Read More
Tim Moy
Tim Moy -Google user
a month ago
Good experience. Food was tasty and it wasn’t a long wait. Staff was awesome. One complaint would be that my steak request (medium-rare) came back as well done. My server offered to have it remade, but I’m usually fine with whatever when eating breakfast so I...Read More
Kevin Young
Kevin Young -Google user
a week ago
Had a great breakfast experience. Sometimes when visiting Charleston you want to start the day with what I’d consider an old school hearty breakfast prior to the walking and overpriced but incredible dinner restaurants. This place has something for everyone. Give it a shot. Service Dine in Meal...Read More

Features

Service options

check icon Curbside pickup
check icon No-contact delivery
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check icon Takeout
check icon Dine-in

Highlights

check icon Great coffee
check icon Great tea selection

Popular for

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check icon Lunch
check icon Solo dining

Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Offerings

check icon Coffee
check icon Comfort food
check icon Healthy options
check icon Quick bite

Dining options

check icon Breakfast
check icon Brunch
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check icon Dinner
check icon Dessert

Amenities

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Atmosphere

check icon Casual
check icon Cozy

Crowd

check icon College students
check icon Family-friendly
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Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

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Children

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