Sweetwater Cafe - James Island

Oh boy! Where do I even begin when talking about the beloved city of Charleston? This town has a large portion of my heart and soul! I just love it! From the very first trip with the family to Seabrook Island, to the many adventures ever since, Charleston is always wonderfully vibrant and filled with new adventures. The particular hidden treasure in which I write this blog post is a local breakfast, lunch, and dinner dive.

Sweetwater Café is located off Folly Road on James Island. It’s one of those places that could easily be driven past multiple times, never spotted. That would be your loss! My husband and I stopped in here one morning on our way to Folly Beach. We had found it by chance and decided to test out the waters. Boy, were they sweet!   

There was a short wait. Always a good sign. The more of a wait, obviously the better the place! We sat outside on their provided waiting benches before being seated in our cozy spot at the back of their sunroom area. The restaurant itself is tiny but extremely quaint and unique. You know how you just get that feeling when a place is going to be good? Well, we had it right away!

We ate breakfast, but word has it you could order breakfast for lunch. Awesome! My husband ordered their pork chop biscuit with gravy and egg. I ordered an omelet. Simple, safe choices? Well, they went above and beyond! The staff were wonderful. We almost felt like family once we left. The coffee was decent (coming from a coffee snob). The food? Phenomenal! We have told just about a gazillion people to visit Sweetwater since we visited the place our self! Remember breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Go get some!

Go! Eat! Be full and happy!

Located: Folly Road, James Island, Charleston, SC

Hours: 8:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.

Stars: 5+ (and a smile for good measure)

“Eat good, leave good!” ~ Mo B.