Sunrise Bistro

1797 Main Rd, Charleston, SC

★★★★★4.6(1,189 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This no-fuss Low Country breakfast institution on John's Island has earned its reputation through consistently excellent shrimp and grits, country fried steak, and cheesy grits that keep locals returning without needing a menu. The fast, genuinely friendly service and reasonable prices create the perfect casual gathering spot where you can grab a perfect plate before your day starts or linger over coffee with friends. It's the kind of place that feels like a well-kept local secret, yet welcomes everyone with the same warm, unpretentious care that makes Charleston's breakfast culture so special.

What to expect

Light foodFamily friendlyTraditional drinksFull breakfastMeetingsQuick grabPastries

Google Reviews

Peri Bush
★★★★★a month ago

Best breakfast I have EVER had at any restaurant! I got the Bistro shrimp and grits, and my husband got the crab shrimp and grits. Both were perfect, and I've never rated anything perfect before. The servers were quick, amiable, and amusing. They kept telling us that our table smelled good as they walked by. ☺️. The only problem is that this restaurant is about 4 hours from our home. Sigh.

Marissa Carstensen
★★★★★4 months ago

Service was fast and friendly. Greated and seated instantly. Country fried steak was excellent and I really enjoyed their cheesy grits. Most of all very affordable, worth checking out!!

Damon Jones
★★★★★4 months ago

No fuss, no muss low country breakfast place. Fast and friendly service. Menu is full of excellent choices for breakfast. When I'm in the mood for something savory I choose the country fried steak benedict. The flavor combinations are interesting. The portion is generous and I like to add a little kick to the gravy by adding some of the local hot sauce that they make readily available. When I want something sweet I go with the crepes with whipped cream, strawberries, and Nutella. Sure I get a solid sugar high and usually try to offset that by drinking way too much of the their French roast coffee but after all breakfast is supposed to be fun, right?

Jennifer Jobson
★★★★★a year ago

🌞What a fun find on John's Island. I gathered a local favorite, observing patrons coming in and ordering without needing a menu. Great menu selection. Reasonably priced. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I'm definitely coming back to this little gem of a spot. 👌🏽

YunsAvatar
★★★★★a year ago

Quality food and good service in proximity to Charleston. We stopped here for a late breakfast after a long road trip, and they took good care of us as well as filling us up well for the rest of the day. Shrimp and grits can be hard to pull off well, and there may have been a little too much of the sauce for me, but it was good food. Worth a visit!

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