A bagel a day keeps the doctor away

6 places to get bagels in Charleston, SC

Get ready to dig into this sandwich from Blondies, Holy City. | Photo by @katiescardiokitchen

Let’s set the scene. It’s Saturday morning and you’re looking for an on-the-go breakfast fix — because sometimes, you just don’t want a sit-down brunch experience.

Enter: A perfectly golden bagel. Whether you’re a classic breakfast sandwich or a lox bagel kind of person — we’re here to rise to the occasion + give y’all six local options to get your fix this weekend. 🥯

Ruby’s Bagels

ICYMI, this new eatery in Mount Pleasant is all the buzz. Expect 20+ flavors of NY-style bagels, 18 flavors of cream cheese, and a selection of sandwiches at 280 W. Coleman Blvd.

Pro tip: The lox bagel is chef’s kiss.

Holey City Bagels

Grab a traditional hand-rolled water bagel from this spot operated by a team from New Jersey. Bonus: There’s free parking across the street and the cutest in-house coffee bar at 43 Cannon St.

Little Line

We heard through the grapevine that Little Line imports NY bagels from H&H, so you know they’re the real deal. Offering all-day breakfast and lunch, brunch, and wine-based + non-alcoholic cocktails, this neighborhood café is a true one-stop shop. Check it out at 176 Line St.

Bagel Nation

This is a tried and true weekend spot, offering $1.40 fresh-baked bagels + more than 15 flavors of coffee to pair with your ‘wich. City Editor Lexa grew up getting the Chunky Monkey bagel and can’t say she has any regrets.

View the business’ locations. The OGs remember Bagel Nation’s Mount Pleasant location — RIP.

Girl Nextdough

In true on-the-go fashion, check out this small batch food truck offering egg sandwiches, sourdough bagels + daily specials at 1230 Camp Rd.

Blondies Bagels

This Daniel Island neighborhood café features a fresh and seasonal menu with favorites like a meat, egg, and cheese sandwich at 245 Seven Farms Dr.

We recommend sitting outside to people-watch while you enjoy your sando.

Pssst: This is not a comprehensive list. There are plenty of other places to grab your favorite bagel sandwich + these are just a few.

Happy brunchin’, Charleston.

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Thursday, Nov. 3

6th Annual Pedal & Panache | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast, 1081 Morrison Dr., Charleston | $85 | Charleston Moves’ Pedal & Panache is back this year for the 6th annual celebration — enjoy live music, food and drinks, and a silent auction.
Get Up! Comedy Open Mic | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | Free | Calling all comics: Sign up at 8:30 p.m. for the 9 p.m. show or come early for a writer’s group starting at 7:30 p.m. on the patio.

Friday, Nov. 4

American Red Cross Blood Drive | Friday, Nov. 4 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Goose Creek Activity Center, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek | Free | Make an appointment to give blood — city employees who donate will receive a one-hour Wellness Reward.
Drink Beer. Save Turtles. @ Two Blokes | Friday, Nov. 4 | 4-8 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Free | Join this Charleston Beer Week event to check out the release of a new beer in collaboration with the Turtle Survival Alliance.
You’re Looking at Country: Charleston’s Tribute to Loretta Lynn | Friday, Nov. 4 | 8-11 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston | $15+ | Head to this tribute concert to celebrate the three-time Grammy Award winner with local artists Jordan Igoe, Aisha Kenyetta, and Hunter Park.

Saturday, Nov. 5

51st Annual Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | $25 | Visit Scotland for the day during the 51st Annual Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering at Riverfront Park organized by the Scottish Society of Charleston.
Charleston Farmers Market | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Support Lowcountry farmers + growers, artisans, crafters, live performers, and community groups at this weekly market held through the end of this month.
Harvest Festival | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Rd., Johns Island | $0-$10 | Enjoy foot-stompin’ live music from local bluegrass bands, pumpkin decorating, kids crafts, hayrides, archery + more.*

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Founder Kelley Andrews-Edwards was raised here in Charleston and has fond memories of her father (an avid fisherman) bringing back local catches to enjoy with the family — which helped spark the idea for Charleston Oyster Tables.

Tables — ranging from small to large — boast a beautiful wood finish and include the option for custom engraving + adding turntables.

Charleston Oyster Tables is fulfilling SC orders now and aims to bring this coastal tradition nationwide with their newly launched website opening the door to national sales.*

LET THE SHELL-BRATION BEGIN

Weather

76º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:38 a.m.
Set: 6:28 p.m.

Tide

Low: 10:34 a.m. + 11:12 p.m.
High: 4:26 a.m. + 5:00 p.m.

Coming Soon

Downtown restaurant Ruby Sunshine is set to open its second location in The Victory off of Savannah Highway later this month. The eatery is expected to offer Big Easy-inspired twists on traditional Southern brunch dishes like beignets, shrimp and grits + eggs benedict. Check it out at 835 Savannah Hwy. on Fri., Nov. 18. 🍳 (The Post and Courier)

Number

$570 million. That’s the approximate value of Daniel Island software firm Benefitfocus Inc.'s all-cash deal. The locally-headquartered company will be acquired by Voya Financial Inc. at $10.50 a share + the deal may be finalized during the first quarter of next year. 💰 (The Post and Courier)
33,000. That’s the record-breaking number of early votes cast before Tuesday morning in Charleston County. Dorchester + Berkeley counties have each seen approximately 11,000 ballots cast and final preparations for Election Day are being made in each county. 🗳️ (WCBD)

Community

Local nonprofit organization Charleston Waterkeeper has shared the results of this year’s water quality testing, conducted from May to October. Approximately 75% of this year’s samples passed the standard for clean + safe water. Dive into the data. 💧 (WCSC)

Health

Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, located off of Maybank Highway, has extended its service area to include uninsured adults that live or work in the Meggett, Ravenel, Hollywood, and Walterboro areas. The clinic’s Hospitality Inclusion Project Initiative is also expanding to include all eligible uninsured hospitality workers in the same areas, plus West Ashley. Enroll as a patient.

Ranked

No. 5. That’s Charleston’s ranking on WalletHub’s list of 2022’s Best Cities for Soccer Fans in the midsize city category. The Holy City also ranks No. 26 in Best Soccer Cities in America. Shout-out to the Charleston Battery. ⚽ (WalletHub)

List

Stacker has compiled a list of the highest-rated bars in the Holy City from Tripadvisor. We don’t want to give too much away, but local spots that made the list include Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. + Bin 526. Peep the full list. 🥂 (WCBD + Stacker)

Plan Ahead

Good news: Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina’s Oysters on the Point event is returning in December. Expect buckets of steamed oysters, local vendors, drinks + live music from 2-6 p.m. on various dates through February. View the schedule and stay tuned for updates on social media. 🦪 (Holy City Sinner)

Development

Live, work, shop, play… and take care of your health. Roper St. Francis Healthcare announced plans to be the first tenant of Summerville’s new Sawmill development. The healthcare system will build a 40,000-sqft medical facility amid a planned community of residences, retail, restaurants, offices + more.*

Shop

Celebrate the holiday season in the company of family, friends, and, of course, food. This southeast Etsy seller makes the perfect personalized tray, great for serving loved ones your favorite holiday treats. Bonus: Make it your own with a custom engraving.*

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“Mushrooms” art installation in Charleston, SC

We’re looking forward to seeing Hampton Park full of illuminated mushrooms. | Video via @charlestonparks

In case you missed it, we recently gave you the scoop on the latest art installation headed to the Holy City. We’re going to bright the bullet and let y’all know that you won’t want to miss this.

Here’s the low-down: Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Art in the Park program is relaunching with more than 100 hand-sculpted, illuminated mushrooms created by NC artist Meredith Connelly at Hampton Park this Saturday through December 11.

Our interest was already piqued, but this behind-the-scenes footage has us even more excited to catch “Mushrooms,” featuring 8-12” thermoplastic glowing mushrooms. Is anyone else getting an ASMR vibe from this video? Don’t say it’s just us.

Check out mushroom-inspired events happening at Hampton Park and the Gibbes Museum of Art.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: Calling all Folly Beach residents: Did you know that The Bounty Bar, aka the “little sister” of The Royal American, is now delivering across the island seven days a week? I don’t know about y’all, but this news might have influenced me to take a weekend staycation on Folly.

I mean really, a Bounty Bar bacon, egg, and cheese at my doorstep? Say no more. 🥓

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