Five Loaves Cafe

I had brunch at Five Loaves Cafe for the first time on Sunday morning. I ordered the spinach omelet with home fries and a coffee, and it was very good. The staff is also very friendly, and it has a cool bar.

I am not in the habit of writing negative reviews, but our recent visit to Five Loaves Cafe in Charleston, SC, was so disappointing that I felt compelled to share our experience. We were looking forward to enjoying some local fare, but unfortunately, everything we ordered fell short of expectations. We started with the potato, broccoli and cheddar soup, which at first glance lacked the shine that cheese typically gives. Upon tasting, I realized the chef had added instant mashed potatoes, which took the soup to a whole new level of unpleasant. I understand that every chef has their own interpretation, but this was not a successful one. My wife's kale salad with berries was another letdown. The kale was tough and unappealing, as it hadn't been massaged to make it tender, and the hard stems were left intact. The dressing was overwhelmingly vinegary, overpowering any other flavors. My father-in-law ordered the flounder dish and claimed it was fine, so we'll take his word for it. However, my eggplant parmesan was a disappointment. It consisted of two breaded eggplant rounds with no sign of a proper tomato basil sauce. Instead, it tasted like undercooked tomato sauce with dried basil shavings. A good sauce should be simmered for hours to develop the rich aroma of cooked-down tomatoes and fresh basil, but this was far from it. Overall, our experience at Five Loaves Cafe was awful. We were hoping to find a charming local cafe, but this turned out to be our first negative dining experience in Charleston. We hope this was an off day for the restaurant, but unfortunately, it left us with a sour taste.

My wife and I go to this awesome place a lot and it’s about bloody time I leave a review :) Absolutely love Five Loaves. Everything on their menu is incredibly healthy and delicious and love that they change their lunch special menu daily. You will feel healthy eating here. Their drink / cocktail menu is abundant too but best of all is the customer service. We are treated like family every time we go there. 3 Thumbs Up & 5 Stars from us.

The soup portions when ordering take out are incredibly disappointing. Ordered 2x bowls of the Potato, Broccoli & Cheddar soup expecting the bowl portion I'd typically get when seated in the restaurant. Received 2 cup size containers. I checked before leaving and asked the hostess about it, who went back to the kitchen to check, and brought what looked like a children's menu fruit cup container telling me that was the small by comparison. - I've previously had the same soup sitting in, and the container brought to take it home was significantly larger. I'm local, this is a shame since the food is good and the in restaurant experiences are usually fine (have had some weird experiences the last few times I've been here) but this is my last time ordering out from five loaves.

We stopped in for a late lunch and were unfortunately told they were out of cold brew. We ordered the Cobb salad, BLT and potato bacon broccoli soup. The food was excellent!!! Service overall was slow and found ourselves waiting on our server to come over. Normally not a big deal but the restaurant was otherwise empty. Overall I would come back but hope for better service and cold brew :)

We ate lunch at Five Loaves Cafe after Christmas Eve service earlier today. The atmosphere of this place is so fun, festive, and bright. Made me think of happy thought :) The food choices from the kids meal were good and the kids were happy. We ordered the kids meal tortellini cheese pasta with fruits, bacon and waffle, and cheese quesadilla that also came with fruits. For the adult meals, we ordered biscuit (the bottom of the biscuits were a bit burned which my husband not happy with it but he didn't even complaint and just ate the top part that didn't burnt ) sausage gravy with side of scrambled eggs. Mine was the tomato Taragon crab soup with half portion of cob salad that was so good! We also ordered the shrimp and grits and it was pretty yummy. It was a good lunch and the service was fast too.

I can’t believe I haven’t done a review for this great little establishment! We frequent did five loaves due to the gluten free options. I only have 1 photo on my phone but can attest that I’ve been many times and the food is always good! The cheddar broccoli potato soup if my favorite.

We have eaten here every time we have come to Charleston and always enjoyed it. This time around, our family of 14 decided to pick up our order. We were looking forward to introducing a few more family members to this great establishment.. My husband went to the restaurant and picked up several orders that we had placed online. The staff was flustered and didn’t know where our orders were. Then we only received 5 of our 6 items we had paid for. Of the 5 we had, one was the wrong soup. The entrees were unevenly cooked—parts were burnt tasting. It was so disappointing. It certainly was not worth what we paid for it. It was a huge let down.

The food and desert was amazing. Also a helpful wine selction from server Savanah w whi had insightful kind and ready to help all orders. Great for food allergies and had Milliatry discount! Loved the outdoor seating options, beautiful lighting!

My wife and I go to this awesome place a lot and it's about bloody time I leave a review :) Absolutely love Five Loaves. Everything on their menu is incredibly healthy and delicious and love that they change their lunch special menu daily. You will feel healthy eating here. Their drink / cocktail menu is abundant too but best of all is the customer service. We are treated like family every time we go there. 3 Thumbs Up & 5 Stars from us.

Five Loaves Cafe prides themselves in providing quality, local + sustainable ingredients to the Charleston area. The bright, cheery atmosphere provides a welcoming space for families, friends, colleagues, or even a date. Prickly Pear Mimosa Monte Cristo Soup Sampler Cobb Salad (1/2 order) Turkey Sandwich on Rye Pro Tip: Sandwiches + salads are both available for 1/2 orders as well, so mix + match to your hearts desire!

We ventured out in a pretty nasty storm to find dinner. Our original choice was closing when we arrived due to the storm, so we ended up coming to Five Loaves Cafe instead. I'm glad we ended up here! I got the Thai Coconut Hot Pot with tofu and my companion got the Chicken Parmesan. Mine was amazing! On a stormy night, it was the perfect blend of spices and warm creaminess and it was served HOT HOT HOT! I couldn't eat it for a few minutes after it was sat down - I'd rather too hot than too cold. The flavors were amazing and the leftovers I took home were even better in the morning after all the spices had the night to mingle. The Chicken Parmesan admittedly wasn't anything special - the tomato sauce sort of tasted like tomato paste and sauce mixed over a bland bed of noodles. The chicken wasn't bad or good, just sort of meh and the cheese on top was melted but wasn't hot enough to be stringy. I wasn't impressed by this particular dish. The service was kind and welcoming. At one point the lights flickered due to the storm and the staff assured us that even if the lights went out, they would still make sure we got food. I thought that was very considerate. The place had a nice vibe with a bar, so if you wanted to come for a drink I'm sure you could.

Just finished up solo lunch at Five Loaves Cafe in Mt Pleasant. Fantastic experience as always, restaurant still has the great vibe once you enter, make sure to speak up everyone is talking and it's loud! Staff here are always friendly and helpful. I had a whole Granny Smith Apple Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing, Yummy!! That was an excellent salad! This Five Loaves Rocks and easily earns 5 Stars !!

Promising local cuisine and convenience, this place succeeded at both. It was well-attended by people all across the age range, and I felt a bit silly having taken a table not having quite grasped the seating situation. There were many choices, and I was happy for the option for half portions, allowing me to get their seasonal salad as well as a sandwich based on tofu prepared in olive oil. It's a very Southern way of doing tofu, but it worked, and getting it on a baguette was a good decision. My salad had a hearty mix of chickpeas and almonds and a sharp dressing. There was no half and half special or discount, but I got out of there for a price that wasn't crazy for what I got, which was delicious, quick and easy, and good preparation for an outdoor day.

We ate lunch at Five Loaves Cafe after Christmas Eve service earlier today. The atmosphere of this place is so fun, festive, and bright. Made me think of happy thought :) The food choices from the kids meal were good and the kids were happy. We ordered the kids meal tortellini cheese pasta with fruits, bacon and waffle, and cheese quesadilla that also came with fruits. For the adult meals, we ordered biscuit (the bottom of the biscuits were a bit burned which my husband not happy with it but he didn't even complaint and just ate the top part that didn't burnt ) sausage gravy with side of scrambled eggs and I forgot to take the picture! Mine was the tomato Taragon crab soup with half portion of cob salad that was so good! We also ordered the shrimp and grits and it was pretty yummy. It was a good lunch and the service was fast too.

First time for brunch here. It was quite delish! The bacon was perfectly crispy without being overdone. The cornmeal Pancakes were like a sweet cornbread with syrup and a nice dollop of ricotta on top. The grits were creamy and the shrimp were nicely prepared- simple. No frills. The soup was yummy and filled with cheddar, stringing with every bite! Solid mosa carafe... Nice way to spend St. Paddy's day without a bustling crowd of people!

So, I came here specifically because it was a place that was highly recommended for vegan options. When I arrived, there were only two option on the menu, no appetizers and no desserts. A soup that was $18 and a pesto tofu dish that $17. I opted for the tofu. While it was good, it was very flavorless and had a lot of oil and some very mushy rice with breaded tofu and some "pesto" on top. Our server was very clueless as to what was on the menu and had no idea what vegan meant. For the kiddos, it was literally a fruit bowl for dinner that was $3. Overall, I'm glad we opted to go somewhere else for dinner for valentines tomorrow because I would have been super disappointed. I can't say that if I were to come back in town, that I'd come back or even recommend. Thanks for the few options, but no thanks.

Solid Sunday brunch at Five loaves. I had the brunch enchiladas and a cup of tarragon tomato soup. The enchiladas were a good size and were pretty good. The tarragon tomato crab soup was really good and had decent amount of crab. I would likely try something else next time but both were tasty. The service was super friendly and fast.

We have been coming to Five Loaves Cafe for years. They've been consistent with food and service. There's always something from their daily special board that catches my eye and it never disappoints! The staff is always friendly and attentive, too.

Ugh! I wish I reviewed this place sooner. It was so long ago so I don't remember how exactly the experience was. I do remember that the place was very cute and the people were very nice. However, food was on the saltier side - wow I feel like I say food is salty every where, but it's the truth for me :'( Anyways, if you're looking for a cute brunch place, go for it!!

We were visiting in area and decided to have lunch here and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and value. Service was excellent and I enjoyed my tomato crab soup with my reuben. I would certainly come again or try the location in Summerville.

While my wife really likes the food here, I was disappointed. My reuben was fairly small and just lacked that traditional reuben taste. For $15, only the sandwich was included. Chips were an additional $1.50. It was way overpriced. My blueberry lemon drop cocktail was also disappointing as it lacked the blueberry flavor I was hoping for. The ambiance was ok while the service was great but that's not enough to offset the overpriced, small portioned, so so tasting foods and drinks.

If you're looking for a nice spot to grab brunch, you should really check out Five Loaves Cafe. It's got a really cool vibe and the food is fantastic! I ordered the crab cake benedict and let me tell you, it was awesome. The crab cakes were cooked very well and the hollandaise sauce was delish. Plus, if you are gluten-free, they've got plenty of options for you. Oh yeah, and here's a place where the prices won't make your wallet cry. You get top-notch food and service without breaking the bank. Overall, if you're looking for a chill brunch spot with delicious food and gluten-free options, you gotta hit up Five Loaves Cafe. I'm already planning my next visit!

Five Loaves Cafe is that place that you visit when you need to have a healthy meal choice, with prompt services, and great ambiance. As always, I try to change what I order, but the "Mexican Chili" and the "Tortellini Caesar salon with Salmon" are the absolute best combo. And their coffee is so good too! The best part of "Five Loaves" is that it has always been a fabulous place to visit. The are consistently the best!

We went for a weekday lunch around 11:30 and I don't know why this place wasn't packed! If I worked around here I'd grab this salad at least once a week. I love when restaurants do half portions. Once it got busier by the end of our meal service wasn't perfect in keeping up but nothing to complain about. It's so nice to sit outside and their new patio is awesome!

Favorite restaurant in mount pleasant! Great service, and as long as they have the ingredients they can make you something that isn't on the menu - I get grilled cheese and soup! 1/2 off wine bottles on Wednesday and Saturday too!

Stopped her for a mid-day bite and was definitely not disappointed. I just got the soup sampler and a grilled cheese (from the kids menu). I love the option of the soup smaller because there were so many wonderful options to choose from. I picked the tomato tarragon with crabmeat, Mexican chicken chili with avocado and cilantro and the chipotle black bean with red pepper. Amazing!! If I had to rank them it would be the tomato, Mexican chili then the black bean. The Mexican chili isn't thick like a chili, it's more brothy/soup like but those flavors are fantastic. It tasted like a taco in soup form. The avocado and cilantro are a nice touch that nicely compliments the spice of the soup. The tomato tarragon is just so tasty!! I love the tanginess of the soup and take a bite with the crab meat...game changer. I really wanted a grilled cheese to go with my soups but they only offered it on the kids menu. It's definitely a sandwich for kids...not good. I wish I hadn't ordered it because then I would have gotten the bread that came with the soup. That bread was so much better, but a bit on the salty side. After I was done eating my soups I did wish I had gotten the larger bowl because they are so very good!

I can't rave enough about the food. I've enjoyed both meals at the bar and have had the best service. It's the cutest little spot tucked away in the frontage road with the best ambiance in Chickentree. Enjoy!

Great spot for a quality lunch or dinner! Can't decide which I like best as both menus are amazing! There is plenty of room for seating, but seats fill up fast during peak meal times! Went for lunch with a couple of friends on a Sunday and waited for ~45 minutes. Their lunch menu consists of a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches. What I liked about their menu is that you could order half orders of all of those things. I had a half order of the hot ham & Brie sandwich (bc I love Brie) and a half order of the FLC Caesar. One of my friends ordered a half chicken salad sandwich + a half hot ham & Brie and the other friend ordered a half BLT sandwich + a half FLC Caesar. Everything was AMAZING but for me personally the spotlight was on their FLC Caesar. The salad was an excellent balance between salad and dressing. But my favorite part was the tortellini that came with it. Because who doesn't love some cheese and pasta with their salad?! Not pictured, but I've also had dinner here! And it is also a must try! I recommend the Harissa Salmon and the Thai Coconut Hot Pot.

Very cozy place for lunch or dinner. I've only ordered takeout so far but the service has been great for placing and picking up the order. We've had their soups and salads and both were very good. I think it's the best place for salads in the area. The Cobb salad is my favorite but the FCS Caesar was just as good. I will be going back on a regular basis.

It is a fantastic place to eat. The food is prepared perfectly and the service is fantastic. I highly recommend this place.

Stopped hair recently on our day and Mount. Pleasant to grab a quick bite for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised at how good these sandwiches and salads were. The menu is an extensive but the things that are on it are all done extremely well. I had the half a roast beef and a chicken cob salad and both were extremely excellent

We found this place when we saw the gifts cards at Costco. We bought the gift card which basically gets you $100 worth for like $75 ish. It was our last day in Charleston area so we came for lunch and later for dinner. Lunch we ordered the half sandwich and half salad options. The portions were good and we left satisfied. For dinner, we ordered the Harissa Salmon and it was AMAZING. You can really taste the coconut flavor in the rice. The salmon was perfectly seared. And if you don't like beets (which I don't ) don't let the that steer you from getting this dish. The beets are in a type of chutney that you can taste the slight ginger and it was good combination as a whole. Great service. Beautiful restaurant and great ambiance.

Hungry!? Here we go! Fresh salads and delicious sandwiches are waiting for you! Big portions! Friendly staff, good vibes, and great atmosphere!!!

Great brunch spot! Enjoyed the soup flight and Reuben sandwich. Soup flight was a perfect way to taste all of the options!

This is my second time to this location at 5 loaves and I always have a wonderful experience. The staff is so welcoming and friendly and the food never disappoints. I love how much effort they put into their Seasonal menu. It really makes a huge difference. You Can really feel the love in the community for this place and I will always be back!

Yum! Yum! Yum! We were in town visiting Patriot's Point and Charleston and we liked this place so much, we ate here a second night. The spiced salmon is WONDERFUL. All of us loved it. The first night my mom had the marsala chicken and loved it. The second night she had a salad with feta, strawberries and I'm not sure what else and she loved it. My dad had the cheddar and broccoli soup and thought it was good (it did lack a bit of flavor so maybe a four-star for that dish.) I had the sirloin steak. It was cooked perfectly but it was a bit chewy. Sirloin is pretty lean so it's hard to get it tender. My sister and dad had the bloody mary and they said it was the best they ever had. Service was wonderful. The first night we were served by Kate. She was very attentive and friendly. The second night was a really nice gal who was really great about making sure we got what we wanted (we were extra needy that evening for some reason. LOL) The ambiance is nice. I highly recommend stopping by and grabbing yourself some salmon.

YUM!!!! Get the goat cheese gnocchi, it's delicious. So is the eggplant parm. Great food here! It's a quaint little place. Good service. Definitely a go-to.

Great food - always good service. The volume levels inside still need work but outdoor is a great alternative!

Modern beach house vibe, perfect for brunch. We had the brunch enchilada and country skillet with a couple of sweet teas. Both dishes are accompanied by a chipotle cheese sauce that if I'm being honest is a bit too much on the enchiladas. It covers the bottom of the plate and then they top the enchiladas with a generous helping of sour cream. If you love dairy products this one's for you. However, in the country skillet the chipotle cheese was the perfect addition of flavor, so it definitely works in some dishes. As for the other ingredients, the tomatoes were plump & fresh & tortillas grilled to perfection. Our waitress Hillary was prompt & continually freshened our teas throughout the brunch. We didn't order any mimosas or cocktails but they looked fantastic!

We don't visit mount pleasant often but Seth at five loaves was amazing! We had a problem with our Caesar salad not having chicken on it. Seth brought the chicken on a side plate minutes after we told our server. He was so comforting and kind. We definitely will be making our way back to five loaves cafe in mount pleasant.

Food was amazing! Looking at my plate you would have thought it was an entree from a higher end restaurant. I ate every bite. Casual atmosphere, good for kids. Waitress was great. Brussels sprouts disappointing but everything else was top notch. Decent wine list too!

1star per loaf. Amazing food. Great vibes. Friendly folks. Crab tarragon soup is a big hit.

Just had a fantastic lunch (first time diner) at Five Loaves today. It's located in a little strip mall but has a really chill vibe when you get inside. We were told we'd have to wait 30 minutes but got in after about 15 - we'll done with the under promise and over deliver!!! They use Table Up which notifies you how many tables are ahead of you - huge bonus!! We ordered the salmon salad and substituted the smoked salmon for a salmon fillet which was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. We also had tomato soup with tarragon and crab - lots of crab meat and the tarragon flavor, though subtle, really came through. Lastly, we had the 1/2 Turkey Pastrami Rueben sandwich on a terrific rye bread. Great sauerkraut and super fresh bread. Turkey had a nice bite to it. Our server was terrific and we'll definitely add this to our rotation. Next time maybe we'll sit at the bar which we didn't even know they had!!

Five Loaves is so good. Fresh food, yet still hearty. I recommend the Tri Colored Cheese Tortellini, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Shrimp Gnocchi, really anything I've ever eaten. I will say that I am not a huge salad girl but stay with me here. If you want to get wild (but not really) then order the FLC Caesar salad BUT sub the balsamic garlic dressing. It's fantastic!! This place can be a little pricey but you're looking at a $15-$30 meal depending on your choice and in Mt P it is pretty aligned with similar restaurants. If you are looking for a fresh lunch or even dinner, this is worth a visit!!!

We stumbled upon this little cafe at a point where we were starving, tired and close to our destination but couldn't yet check in. They were busy so usually a good sign. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and potato broccoli cheddar soup. They had a great selection of cocktails also. Everything was delicious! The ambience was adorable. Service could have been a little better. We had children with us and one was a bit whiny so I'm not sure if that was the issue. We seemed to be the only children in the restaurant. Still 5 stars and not enough reason to not return! I'm only dreading I didn't order something to go. =)

Great lunch place, salmon on my salad was perfectly cooked, and my husbands sandwiches was great too

Ordered delivery. Chicken Marsala and Shrimp Gnocchi....Both Delicious! Will definitely be back.

Five Loaves Cafe is nothing short of amazing when it comes to menu selection! They have a very wide range of fresh sandwiches, soups, and salads with delicious combinations that make it hard to choose just one. I love the fact that you can order half or whole and create your own "combo" in doing so. Their tomato and fresh mozzarella salad was my absolute favorite. Adding asparagus into their salad gives it something unique and paired with balsamic it was wonderful. Everything else we tried on the menu did not disappoint. It was all amazing and full of flavor. They also have daily soup, salad, and sandwich specials that are featured on a smaller menu. They were very busy during our visit and had many customers come in for takeout and others waiting for tables. It was obvious many people love Five Loaves and I look forward to visiting again!

Five Loaves Cafe * a cute little cafe with this fresh style of cooking striving for sustainability and creating healthier choices! We had an awesome brunch with Bloodys, Raspberry Pancakes, Crab Eggs Benedict and Shrimp & Grits! Highly recommend!

Great little cafe for a quick lunch! The atmosphere is wonderful, everyone is very warm and friendly. I ordered the ham and brie in a croissant as well as the crab tarragon soup. A little disappointed that my sandwich was cold, the name "hot" ham and brie definitely makes me think of hot melted brie and a warm croissant but everything was sort of cool like it had been sitting out. Still delicious though! I'm a huge fan of the jam they use in the sandwich. As far as the soup goes.. it was good but it wasn't hot either. Lol and I'm really not one of those people who like their food super hot. I just don't want my soup cold? If you're in a rush they bring the food out pretty quickly. I was pressed for time and grateful for the attentiveness and how quickly the food came out.

Here's a cool place in Mount Pleasant if you're looking for something a little bit casual/homey. Stumbled across this popular cafe for a light evening salad. You get a cool/relaxing vibe when you walk in, not that intimidating feeling... know that feel? I placed an order for a gluten free/vegetation arugula salad. On the salad is goat cheese (who doesn't love goat cheese... cept the goat maybe), beets, candied walnuts, and carrots. They've got quite a few choices of dressings. My choice was the balsamic honey. It was a decent size salad, all the toppings were fresh. For me I prefer more than 2 candied walnuts but that's me. The dressing was wonderful. Sit inside or out, I think you'll enjoy this home feeling restaurant.

Love their food, and I realize this isn't their fault, but I will likely not be going back because the parking lot is enough to induce full out rage! What a hot mess. Nothing is good enough to deal with that.

I was excited to try this place because of the reviews. So when my boss asked us what we wanted for lunch our team agreed on Five Loaves Cafe. I am very disappointed to say the least. For the price point I expected more. I ordered a bowl of tomato soup which was delicious but my 1/2 Reuben left much to be desired. For $8 I expected there to at least be enough meat to cover the bread. The taste was ok. Not $8 for 1/2 sandwich good. I barely write reviews but the let down led me here. You're much better off going to Mozzo's or some place like that. Jersey Mikes even.

We have been going to this restaurant for years and stopped in on Friday for a late lunch. The service was poor- had to ask waitress to bring us silverware, refill tea, give us a straw. Then when sandwiches came out, no pickles, no chips, nothing. And waitress never offered sides to go with - Just two sandwiches. By the time we received the bill, we were both disgusted. $42 later- sandwiches small, service was bad. Probably will not go back.

As a fan of the Five Loaves cafe in downtown Charleston, I ran to the Mount Pleasant location when it closed. The new location has ample seating inside plus a patio tent outside . I usually go for lunch, and my to-go is the three soup sampler (they change all the time but the crab and tarragon is an all time favorite) and a half sandwich. Any sandwich combination is on point, but my favorite bread style is the baguette. The service is always great and the food comes out fast. There is a new charge small recently added for COVID expenses such as PPE for the employees and additional cleaning supplies.

Absolutely fabulous food! The wait staff was great. Will go back again while in town.

I've been sitting here for over 15 minutes waiting for my order! I asked for medium rare and I'm just sitting here!!!! My guest ate her food and I'm still waiting!!!