Bodega is a casual walk-up counter spot with two Charleston-area locations, one off Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant and one on Ann Street downtown. Here is what the vibe is like, what to order, and what to know before you bring the kids.
A walk-up counter that serves amazing breakfast and lunch sandwiches? Yes, please! Bodega has one location right off of Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant and another downtown on Ann Street, right by the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. It’s such a fun vibe, with bright, vibrant graffiti walls, a TV playing kid-friendly shows, and a great patio.
The short answer: Bodega is a family-friendly, counter-service breakfast and lunch spot with a kid’s menu, a full bar and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Bodega Quick Facts
- What it is: Casual walk-up counter service for breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee and cocktails
- Mount Pleasant: 414 West Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC
- Mount Pleasant hours: Every day, 7 am to 3 pm
- Mount Pleasant phone: 843.891.6300
- Downtown Charleston: 23 Ann Street, Charleston, SC
- Downtown hours: Sunday through Thursday, 8 am to 4 pm. Friday and Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm, then again 10 pm to 2 am
- Downtown phone: 843.297.4772
- Kids: Dedicated kid’s menu at both locations
- Order ahead: Pickup or delivery from either location on the Bodega online ordering page
- Official site: Bodega
Hours confirmed on Bodega’s website on October 20, 2026. Double-check before you go, since hours can change.
The Vibe: Graffiti Walls, Fun TV and a Great Patio
This place is just fun to walk into. The walls are covered in bright, vibrant graffiti, there are grab-and-go coolers along the wall, and the TV has fun shows on that are totally kid friendly. Bodega describes itself as a casual, counter-style cafe with plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor, so you walk up, order at the counter and grab a table.
The food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. Between the kid-friendly TV, the colorful walls and the walk-up counter, it is an easy place to bring the family.
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What to Order at Bodega
My husband and I had a breakfast date here and it was so good! I’ve eaten here multiple times and gotten something different each time, and it never disappoints. Here are the two standouts:
- The Bodega Classic (breakfast): A runny egg and American cheese on a kaiser roll, with add-ons like bacon, breakfast sausage, Taylor ham, smoked salmon, vegan sausage or avocado. It is a great breakfast sandwich.
- The Caprese (lunch): Burrata, tomato, roasted pepper, pesto and balsamic glaze on a seeded hoagie roll. It is so good for lunch.
Truly, you cannot go wrong with anything you order. If you want to try something different each time like I do, the menu also includes breakfast platters, bowls served over home fries, deli sandwiches, and sweet options like Candy Shoppe Pancakes (buttermilk pancakes with the candy shelf, whipped cream and chocolate syrup).
Good to know: The two locations do not have identical menus. The Caprese, for example, is on the Mount Pleasant menu but was not on the downtown lunch sandwich list on Bodega’s website when this article was written, so look at the menu for the location you are visiting. You can browse both on the Mount Pleasant menu page and the downtown menu page.
Bringing the Kids to Bodega
Both locations have a kid’s menu with simple, familiar sandwiches on a kaiser roll: bacon, egg and cheese, chicken salad, BLT, turkey, PB&J and grilled cheese. Add the counter-service setup and the kid-friendly TV, and it is an easy stop for a family breakfast or a quick lunch.
If you are downtown, you are right by the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (25 Ann Street), so it pairs well with a museum day.
Full Bar and Patio: Hello, Mimosa
Here is the grown-up bonus: the restaurant has a full bar, and the patio is perfect for a mimosa! The Mount Pleasant cocktail menu lists mimosas with your choice of fresh-squeezed orange juice, mango, strawberry, grapefruit or peach, plus a Bloody Mary, an espresso martini and an Aperol spritz.
Tip: Want to skip the line? Order pickup or delivery from either location on the Bodega online ordering page.
Two Bodega Locations, One Fun Menu
Mount Pleasant (off Shem Creek)
- Where: 414 West Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC
- Hours: Every day, 7 am to 3 pm
- Good to know: Walk-ins are welcome. Reservations are available for groups of 12 or more through a form on the Bodega reservations page. For anything less than 48 hours out, call 843.891.6300.
Downtown Charleston (Ann Street)
- Where: 23 Ann Street, Charleston, SC
- Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 8 am to 4 pm. Friday and Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm and 10 pm to 2 am
- Good to know: Reservations are available on Resy, and the team saves tables for walk-ins. Details are on the downtown reservations page. The late-night Friday and Saturday hours are for the grown-ups.
My Honest Verdict
The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great, and every time I have been, it has never disappointed. Whether it is a breakfast date or a family lunch, you truly cannot go wrong with anything you order.
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Bodega FAQ
Is Bodega kid friendly?
Yes. Bodega is a casual counter-service spot with indoor and outdoor seating, a TV playing kid-friendly shows, and a kid’s menu with sandwiches like bacon, egg and cheese, PB&J and grilled cheese.
Does Bodega take reservations?
Walk-ins are welcome at both locations. Mount Pleasant takes reservations for groups of 12 or more through a form on its website. Downtown Charleston takes reservations through Resy and saves tables for walk-ins.
What are Bodega’s hours?
Mount Pleasant is open every day from 7 am to 3 pm. Downtown Charleston is open Sunday through Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm and again from 10 pm to 2 am.
Does Bodega serve alcohol?
Yes, Bodega has a full bar. The Mount Pleasant menu includes mimosas, a Bloody Mary, an espresso martini and an Aperol spritz.
Can I order Bodega ahead of time?
Yes. You can order pickup or delivery from either location on the Bodega online ordering page.
Where is Bodega in Mount Pleasant and Charleston?
The Mount Pleasant location is at 414 West Coleman Boulevard, off Shem Creek. The downtown Charleston location is at 23 Ann Street, right by the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.
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SOURCES
- Rebecca’s in person visit October 2026
- Bodega official website (homepage, two locations, online ordering)
- Bodega Mount Pleasant hours and location
- Bodega downtown Charleston hours and location
- Bodega Mount Pleasant menus (food, cocktails, kid’s menu)
- Bodega downtown menus
- Bodega Mount Pleasant reservations policy
- Bodega downtown reservations policy
- Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry official site (address: 25 Ann Street)
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