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Serves meat, vegan options available. Upmarket setting. Offers different menus for breakfast, brunch/lunch, dinner plus drinks both alcoholic and non. Ingredients for dishes are listed. Example of choices for vegans include cauliflower wings, sweet potato fries, and grain bowl with veggies. Vegan ranch dip available. Note that the veggie burger is vegan but the bread contains butter. Open Mon 10:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm, Tue-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm.
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82 Wentworth St, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, 29401
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70 Reviews
First Review by cdoll
GwenMarlattVela
Points +111
Vegan Caesar Salad was Devine! - Edit
We had the Caesar salad and the good burger. So delicious! I would recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-19
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lindseyl
Points +28
Great dinner - Edit
I had the cauliflower tiki masala and my partner had the basic bowl. It was anything but basic. We also had corn ribs and cauliflower wings. Everything was great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-31
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GatorG
Points +152
Yummy - Edit
Appetizers were big, almost completely filled me up. Drinks were expensive, but delicious food!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-01
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cromwelliankathy
Points +287
Many really great options - Edit
The food was so good and different. We decided to go with all appetizers because we couldn’t just pick one! Cool place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-18
Pros: Many options, Great vibe, Healthy
Cons: Parking is tough
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MinervaG
Points +2490
Food was good. Basic as the name entails. - Edit
Cute location and friendly staff. Average prices were Charleston. For vegans, they have a cesar salad, cauliflower wings with vegan ranch, and a vegan veggie burger. I believe the bun they use is vegan, but you need to confirm. I had the cesar salad and it was good, but nothing special.
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Laurawms
Points +172
Highly Recommend this for DELICIOUS food! - Edit
The loved Dr Will Bulsiewicz, a resident of Charleston recommended this place during our one-night stay in Charleston. So, naturally, we had to go here for lunch.
Read moreOUTSTANDING! I wanted the Basic Bowl originally but went with the Good Burger. Husband and I also shared the corn ribs & cauliflower wings because of the recommendations here on Happy Cow.
The staff here are extremely nice and left the salt off the fries for me. It looked like the burger was made from beets and quinoa, not sure what else. It was the best house made burger I think I've ever had. SOOOOO delicious! The fries were great, didn't seem greasy at all.
The corn ribs were outstanding. The BBQ rub on them is so yummy, with a little kick. YUM! The cauli wings were amazing. They weren't greasy at all. They were light and the cauli was so fresh & lightly coated. They didn't seem deep fried at all. I wondered if they were oven baked even, though I assume they were friend.
It was a lot of food though we didn't feel overstuffed and miserable afterwards. We felt great and walked to explore the beautiful city for 2 hours before heading to our final destination, Myrtle Beach.
We'll be returning to Charleston to fly home and we plan on getting there early so we can enjoy the day seeing more sites and going back to Basic Kitchen before our evening flight home. My husband isn't vegan but he is totally on board with returning to this delicious, cute & friendly place.
I'd like to try the Basic Bowl, but it'll be hard to skip that burger knowing how delicious it is. I know we're definitely getting the ribs and cauli wings again!
So happy Dr. B suggested this place. It'd be a bonus if he were to walk in while we're there. Doubt that'll happen though.😄
Pros: Excellent Food, Friendly Staff, Cute Place
Cons: No Cons, just wish they existed in my hometown
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MConnell
Points +258
Smashing - Edit
The bowl I ate was well thought out , like a great Cole slaw - had sprouts and carrots really good. The sauce was great - love the taste.
Read moreBeet pistachio dip - wow! Went great with the chips.
This place was busy - would recommend getting reservations.
Happy New Year!
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-31
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Vsweet
Points +208
Oasis to this vegan - Edit
Been trying to find vegan food spots, no luck until basic kitchen.
Read moreFresh, tasty and great service!
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-16
Pros: Many vegan food options, Great service, Also a vegan dessert
Cons: Would love to see vegan items marked on the menu
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KristinaEatsPlants
Points +8852
Romantic Dinner & Must-Try Corn Ribs 🌽 - Edit
We came here for dinner and absolutely loved the vibe — it had a romantic, cozy feel and the service was impressively fast. We ordered the vegan kale salad, corn ribs, and cauliflower tikka masala — everything was fresh and flavorful, but if you get just one dish, make it the corn ribs. They were outstanding! The fall-inspired drinks were also delicious and perfect for the season. Definitely a must-stop spot in Charleston for anyone looking for great vegan options and a warm atmosphere.
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Kats_crazyworld
Points +492
Nice location, good vegan options, good drinks - Edit
I went to Basic Kitchen as I needed a Restaurant with vegan options in walking distance. A reservation is recommended.
Read moreThe food was nice and the drink too.
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KaitlinThomas
Points +270
Lots of vegan options - Edit
We ordered sweet potato fries and cauliflower bites. There were a couple other options on the menu, as well.
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Sire
Points +108
So good! - Edit
I went into this after flying in from CA. I wasn’t sure what to expected given there aren’t that many vegan options in Charleston, but wow! This place was great! The staff were kind. The food had so many flavors packed into it. I couldn’t believe it! And the cocktails were really good.
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LeslieRayle
Points +59
Amazing Good Burger - Edit
Amazing selection for vegetarian and vegan. Had their Good Burger and Cauli Wings and so delicious. Next time I am trying the caramelized carrots !!!
Read morePros: Vegetarian selection , Wonderful service
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Brileyvt
Points +162
Basics Kitchen, not basic at all! - Edit
Great ambience and staff was so friendly. Many vegan options. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Corn ribs , Kale Caesar salad, Beet dip
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LindsayErndwein
Points +274
Good but lacking in flavor? Sauce? Something. - Edit
This place has really cute vibes but I felt it was lacking in something to really make it stand out and worth the money.
Read moreEverything was fine but... just fine. My husband ordered the good burger and I ordered the vegan Caesar salad. We both split the beet dip app.
There definitely wasn't enough dressing on the salad and my husband wished the burger had more sauce. The beet dip appetizer and sweet potato fries were the most flavorful. I don't think we would eat here again, but it's an option if you want a healthy albeit slightly bland meal.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-23
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AlineD'Angelo
Points +74
Good amount of vegan options but food could be better - Edit
I got the mushroom shawarma and the seasoning wasn’t great - way too much sumac, which overwhelmed the dish. The beet pistachio dip was good though.
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patcal59
Points +37
Incredible - Edit
Food was creative and delicious. Started with buffalo cauliflower. Then corn ribs and a side of tofu. Omnivore partner had the veggie burger and loved it! Great vibe. Will definitely go back!
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Armadillo_
Points +100
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Loved absolutely everything about this restaurant. The sweet potato fries with vegan ranch were excellent. I had the basic bowl and wanted to just drink the green sauce! The combination of flavors was fantastic. The drinks were amazing as well. 10/10 would recommend.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Service
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Kristen23
Points +107
Good options - Edit
It was nice to find a place with a few vegan options, as there aren’t many places in Charleston with one vegan thing let alone multiple. We had the corn ribs, cauliflower and Caesar with grilled tofu. The corn ribs and tofu were delicious, the rest was good. Staff was nice.
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VeganAround
Points +384
Creative vegan options in Charleston - Edit
I visited twice during a recent Charleston business trip…. Dinner at the bar the first day and lunch on the back patio the next day. Both experiences were excellent. My servers were very friendly and happily offered guidance and suggestions. Don’t skip dessert! I loved everything—you can’t go wrong!
Read morePros: Creative options, Friendly service , All deserts were vegan on my visit!
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CeciliaVargas
Points +324
Basic Kitchen - Edit
Great place for lunch with vegan options. Loved the cauliflower wings and corn ribs; both had a bit of a kick to them.
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JFlem
Points +71
Excellent… - Edit
….cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. Service was the icing on top.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Ambiance , Cocktails
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TheVeganAbroad
Points +149
Expensive but yummy! - Edit
Recommended by the hotel we stayed at, Basic Kitchen is clean, cute, and delicious! Loved the corn ribs, vegan Caesar salad, and the yellow coconut curry. Staff was super knowledgeable about vegan options and what was popular. Pricey but worth it while on vacation!
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robinsse
Points +20
Excellent vegetarian options. Great service. - Edit
Visited twice during recent visit to Charleston. Great veg options.
Read morePros: Delicious, healthy vegetarian and vegan options., Sensitivity to allergies , Excellent service. Lovely outside patio.
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gcs
Points +79
Overrated - Edit
I've had ~5 meals from here. 1 was good (a beet burger), 3 were disappointing (salads, a simple rice dish), 1 was very bad (a curry dish).
Read moreThis place is too expensive to not consistently serve good food and what they serve is usually too small.
Pros: Atmosphere
Cons: Expensive, Hit or miss, Small portions
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TiaStreeterHutchins
Points +3233
Great vegan friendly restaurant - Edit
Many delicious vegan options. Great location and excellent fresh ingredients. #Veganuary
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MollyManriquez
Points +2123
Thoroughly impressed - Edit
Accidentally stumbled upon this place and I’m so glad we did! The vegan ranch is the best I’ve ever had. I ordered the good burger and shared the vegan cauliflower wings. Everything was hot and fresh. The drinks were alls fantastic, and service was great.
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