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East Bay Meeting House
Categories: Nightlife Bars Lounges Food Coffee & Tea Lounges, Coffee & Tea [Edit]
160 E Bay StCharleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-3446
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 am - 1 am
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Mon, Wed, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
24 reviews for East Bay Meeting House
Review Highlights
"Neat little cafe with a tasty lunch menu."
(in 2 reviews)
"A very European feel, friendly staff."
(in 3 reviews)
"I'd still hang out here, have a slice of pie and listen to..."
(in 3 reviews)
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24 reviews in English
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Review from Adrienne B.
Charleston, SC
1/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Service was a little slow due to a busy lunchtime crowd. The manager made up for it with glasses of champagne. I ordered a delicious chicken pesto panini, which must have been coated in butter or oil or some kind of addictive chemical before it hit the toaster. i couldn't stop eating the giant sandwich.
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Review from Sarah S.
1/8/2012
My fiance and I stopped in for a drink recently, and though I love the cafe/bar concept, I was a little put off by the fact that it was nearly impossible to sit at the bar because there was so much stuff on top of it-- signs, stuff for sale, etc. There were maybe three spots at the entire bar with actual counter space in front of them, and those were occupied. This wasn't a huge problem, because there were tables available, but it would have been nice to have the option of sitting at the bar.
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Review from Lyndsay Z.
Irvine, CA
1/15/2012
Best fun martinis in Charleston and my favorite low key bar. Come for the drinks and stay for dessert !
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Review from Trish B.
Orinda, CA
1/2/2012
Was there tonight for Happy Hour tonight. Wines at $4.50 are an excellent value. You can get 8 glasses of wine on the menu for the $4.50 price from all over the world -- Argentina, California, New Zealand, etc. A very classy place and classically elegant. Again, a great value for Happy Hour!
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Review from Pam G.
11/7/2011
This was a nice little spot for a quick breakfast and mimosa. Their homemade granola was really good and my husband had a tasty bacon egg and cheese croissant. Service was friendly and quick and this really hit the spot.
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Review from Valarie Z.
New Castle, DE
4/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Passed the sign that said $4 glasses of wine and $2 beers for Happy Hour (4p-7p). Loved it here...a nice spot to relax and nosh from the heat and noise of the day. A very European feel, friendly staff. I will definitely return here again.
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Review from Tim B.
Oakland, CA
8/16/2011
Excellent appetizers, appealing atomosphere and a super friendly staff make this an attractive stop in Charleston for a quick snack and a beverage or a full meal!
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Review from Michael E.
Charlotte, NC
4/24/2010
So after the first night visiting places like Light and the Roof Top bar and drinking WAY too much, the next morning....well it was almost the afternoon, my friends and I needed food and a little "hair of the dog"...well maybe a lot of "hair of the dog". The interesting thing is many places don't do brunch on Saturday. Places are either eateries or bars...not much else.
Thanks god we found this little gem of a place. Small, quaint, friendly staff and good prices, it has a very European feel to it. Though the menu is limited, all I really needed was a little food and 3...well 4 mimosas and I was right as rain!
Saturday morning and want a little something to start your day....then East Bay Meeting House should be on your list. -
Review from Andrea T.
Baltimore, MD
7/17/2011
I was an avid customer at their previous location and I love the comfortable elegance of the new one. The two are right across from each other. I was pleased to find that the new location conveys the same welcoming atmosphere to an eclectic assortment of locals and tourists alike that appreciate a soothing but vibrant meeting house. Drinks, both from the bar and the coffee menu are top notch, food is wonderful and the staff always friendly. This time I tried the homemade granola that was promised to be the best I ever had by the owner, Robin. He was right! It was amazing! Wonderful Port on the menu as well.Can't wait to go back.
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Review from Ami M.
Turlock, CA
6/29/2009
Let's pretend I don't have kids. I'd be calling my husband to meet me here after work. And we'd hang out, talking about how our day went and what we plan to do the next day.
Let's pretend I don't have a husband. I'd be meeting my friends for a cup of coffee (or a round of drinks) while checking out hotties that pass by.
Let's pretend I don't drink coffee (nor alcohol). I'd still hang out here, have a slice of pie and listen to live music on weekends.
All right, enough pretending. I don't even live in South Carolina! -
Review from Steven P.
Mount Pleasant, SC
2/28/2009
Great dual-personality spot -- good for winding up, or winding down, whichever mood you are in. You feel like having a good coffee but your friend needs a stiff drink? No problem. Get coffee and desserts in the front, or full bar service at the rear.
Somehow the juxtaposition works really well. The ambiance and the furniture are very comfortable and low-key. -
Review from juliana s.
Charleston, SC
Updated - 10/18/2010 1 photo
they said it so much more eloquently:
("rat on a wheel" by the royal tinfoil)
http://www.youtube.com...Listed in: viva la revolución
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Review from Patrick H.
Atlanta, GA
10/23/2009 1 photo
What a delight.
After picking up our wedding license (yes!) we strolled over to East Bay to find some coffee and grub on the way back to our B&B. We stumbled upon the East Bay Meeting House, and what good fortune it was.
The staff was friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome.
The interior is warm and inviting, and I'll bet it's particularly so in January and February when cold winds come in from the rivers. A very pleasant environment all around, and comfortably casual. The music was a little loud, but the mixes done by the owner were so intriguing that I overlooked it. Lesser music, though, might have irritated rather than intrigued.
K had iced tea and I had the Vanilla Espresso Latte. The Latte was so, so good, its flavors rich with a long finish that made me carry the cup with when I left and drank it to its dregs.
We each ordered a sandwich; I had the turkey sandwich with brie and bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. It sounds as if it could be heavy, but it was light and yet satisfying. I asked for brown mustard instead of mayo....which they forgot. They were quick to provide the fresh ground mustard on the side with a charming little spreader, so amends were quickly made. K had the turkey club and finished hers ahead of mine, an amazing feat given that I am a hearty trencherman!
K topped it off with their crumble coffee cake and pronounced it a success. I was tempted by the baclava fingers (they called them logs though they were the size of my thumb), but didn't want to spoil my dinner to come tonight, so I passed. Next time, I won't pass. -
Review from Jason M.
Charleston, SC
11/27/2010
This place is indeed a nice spot. Portions on dessert are not impressive. Staff is always friendly. This and the Gin Joint are worth going to right there in that area that are not packed.
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Review from Deirdre M.
Bellingham, WA
9/18/2010
A nice quiet spot to escape the touristy madness of Bay street. The owner is rad, and the drinks great. We tried some espresso and were pretty bummed we didn't make it for breakfast the next day.
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Review from Mark L.
Charleston, SC
7/28/2010
Where else can you go for a great selection of coffee drinks, wine, mixed drinks and beer and still get great amateur entertainment. East Bay Meeting house is a combination of coffeeshop and bar with an open mic night that is one of the most competitive in the city. It is typically on Monday nights and worth the admission (which is free). Stop by have a beer or an Americana if you are on East Bay.
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Review from Lisa W.
Marietta, GA
1/3/2010
My husband and I visited this cute coffee shop before seeing a play at the Footlight Players Theatre in December. Neither of us actually likes coffee, so we came here seeking dessert...for some reason, I had been craving chocolate cake all day long. This place certainly did not disappoint!!! The slice we had was very moist, fresh, chocolatey, and delicious; we savored every bite!
The atmosphere was also really nice - cosy and elegant at the same time. Next time we visit Charleston we will definitely stop in here again! -
Review from John J.
Charleston, SC
9/8/2010
As a frequent visitor to the East Bay Meeting House. I am always greeted cheerfully and treated well . There are few places in downtown Charleston to get a good cup of gourmet coffee, a latte, pastry, or dessert, and this is one of them. Anyone looking for a place to sit back and enjoy a drink should check this place out.
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Review from suzanne p.
Marysville, WA
8/25/2010
If you are looking for a great latte, this is not the place. I had a feeling I should not get an espresso drink here when I saw that the portafilters were not in the machine but I purchased a drink anyway. The latte was absolutely flat, no texture at all, looked more like a cafe au lait than a latte. I could not drink it.
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Review from jenine f.
Forest Hills, NY
6/1/2010 1 Check-in Here
Mister and I walked, walked and walked all over Charleston yesterday, after the Fort Sumter tour and we worked up SUCH a hunger! We headed to Poogans but it was 5:00, too late for lunch- BOO.
So we were on Queen Street, headed to our hotel, Harbourview Inn on Vendue Range when we spied this sweet little place across the street from a bunch of boozy bars.
We were happily surprised by this place- it's a sunlit room with a bar at the side and a happy relaxed vibe. The owner is warm and attentive. We sat at a table by an open window and ordered the Spinach dip with Pita and the Tomato with Mozarella plate. I enjoyed a glass of white wine while Mister sucked down a Bloody Mary- it was Happy Hour!
We chatted up the owner and told him it was our 1 year anniversary, so he congratulated us with glasses of Champagne- sweet! I definitely recommend East Bay as a place to relax and unwind. They play wonderful music (Pink Martini) and the room is just snazzy- especially the lamps on the bar! -
Review from William H.
Mt Pleasant, SC
8/30/2010
A pleasant place to stop for coffee. Comfortable seating. Nice deserts. Sunny, corner location.
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Review from Adam M.
New York, NY
1/3/2009
4 stars
A place in charleston worth writing about...good coffee, they have a bar in the back. great place to hang out...comfortable seating, the back part is less lit than the front, which is fitting. big screen tvs. I had a red eye and it was great. -
Review from Angi C.
San Francisco, CA
6/19/2007
a cute little cafe at the front and a bar at the back with lots of coffee drink options as well as beers, wines, and mixed drinks. the first time we walked past, they were having poetry night but we were on the way to dinner so we passed. the next day, we hid out here on an especially hot day, and cooled down with some cold beers. seems like a fun place to hang out and/or study.
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Review from Enrique V.
La Grange, IL
3/31/2009
Neat little cafe with a tasty lunch menu. I like the bar/cafe combo. You don't see too much of that. I had a perfect mocha here. Not too gritty, not too bitter. Good soup and sandwiches too. Definitely a must try for lunch or coffee.
