Brown Dog Deli is a top-rated restaurant in Charleston, SC, serving deli sandwiches, brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, and counter service in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting.
Located at 225 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401, this popular Charleston deli is known for fast service, a great beer selection, local specialties, and a funky space filled with ’80s memorabilia and a relaxing courtyard.
Guests can enjoy dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service, plus comfort food, healthy options, vegan options, coffee, small plates, desserts, alcohol, and beer.
Brown Dog Deli is also accessible with wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible toilet, and it offers Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, gender-neutral toilets, restroom facilities, reservations, and convenient payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
With a 4.60-star rating from 1,981 reviews, Brown Dog Deli is a standout choice for lunch, dinner, solo dining, and catering in Charleston, SC. To experience one of the best deli restaurants in Charleston, SC, visit Brown Dog Deli at 225 Calhoun St or call +1 843-723-0506 today.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Ketchup, mustard, sweet relish, chopped white onions
Chili, Cheddar, mustard, chopped white onion
Tempura batter, creamy buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch
w/ bacon, parmesan., herb crouton
w/ bacon, parmesan , herb crouton
Turkey bacon bits, Cheddar, sea salt chips, lettuce, pickle, honey mustard, smashed avocado, sun-dried tomato wrap
Boar's head blackened turkey, Parmesan, bacon, roma tomato, peppercorn, caesar, herb focaccia croutons, romaine, sun-dried tomato wrap
Grilled chicken tenders, mixed greens, hard-boiled egg, smashed avocado, roasted corn, black beans, pico, Cheddar jack, bacon, chipotle aioli, buttermilk ranch
salami, pepperoni, mozzarella pearls, provolone, chick peas, pepperoncini, mixed olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, with Italian dressing and red wine vinaigrette
40Z grilled salmon, strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, pickled red onion, balsamic reduction, raspberry, walnut, vinaigrette
Turkey ham bacon jam | apple butter granny smith apple brie spread arugula pressed hoagie
Prosciutto salami soppressata | hot capocollo mortadella calabrian aioli black truffle oil chianti wine vinaigrette smoked provolone | burrata tomato onion mixed greens local herb focaccia
Grilled chicken tenders | provolone whipped feta bacon rosemary aioli | tomato greens | Italian vinaigrette focaccia
Chopped sirloin | American cheese provolone sautéed peppers & onions amoroso roll
Two 4oz in-house ground patties (chuck, flank short rib) onions American cheese | b&b pickles | special sauce brioche bun
Boar's Head London Broil Roast Beef, Aged Horseradish Cheddar, French's Fried Onions, POMG Sauce, Hoagie, Au jus
Marinated grilled chicken bacon Cheddar swiss lettuce tomato onion | smoked honey mustard on thick cut challah
Italian Marinated Grilled Chicken, Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, Dirty Sauce, Provolone, Grated Parm, Tomato, a bit of shredded lettuce, New Jersey Sesame Hoagie---contains sesame seeds
Fried chicken tenders buffalo sauce -ranch -bacon- cardi b. Bbq potato chips- pepper jack- provolone -on a Sesame Seed Hoagie (contains sesame seeds).
Boar's head tuscan herb turkey & maple glazed ham, aged smoked Cheddar, fontina cheese, Parmesan, roasted red pepper aioli, smashed avocado, red onion, tomato rustic sourdough
Boar's head London broil roast beef gruyere gouda fontina caramelized onion herb-roasted tomato smoked aioli au jus rustic sourdough
Hand breaded Italian Chicken Cutlet, prosciutto, Alla Vodka Sauce, Calabrian Pistachio Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano cheese, Balsamic Reduction, Arugula, seeded Semolina Hoagie
Palmetto pimento cheese bacon fried green tomato bibb lettuce pepper jelly ranch thick cut challah bread
Boar's head Cajun turkey rosemary fig preserves hot honey whipped goat cheese tomato | havarti | arugula | rustic sourdough
Chicken salad lettuce tomato onion havarti bacon cranberry aioli sourdough (contains pecans)
Marinated grilled chicken chipotle ranch pepper jack lettuce tomato onion pickle bacon toasted pita
Boar's head pastrami | sauerkraut | swiss thousand island dressing marbled rye
Porcini Rubbed London Broil Roast Beef, Presidential Brie, Cheerwine Marinated Portabellas, Ginger-Fig Preserves, Pickled Red Onion, Blooming Onion Aioli, Arugula, Semolina Sesame Hoagie
Black bean pattie pepper jack smashed avocado roasted corn black beans pico lettuce tomato red onion | chipotle ranch sun-dried tomato tortilla
Vegan impossible meatless loaf apple butter sriracha glaze vegan cheese arugula rustic sourdough
Fried veggie chicken chipotle ranch pepper jack pickles | tomatoes red onion toasted pita
veggie fried chicken cutlet, alla Vodka sauce, calabrian pistachio pesto, fresh mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, balsamic reduction, arugula, seeded Semolina Hoagie
Fried not chicken patty smoked honey mustard pickles | lettuce tomato onion brioche bun
Vegan impossible burger American cheese house sauce | lettuce tomato onion bnb pickles brioche bun *substitute vegan, sliced gluten-free breed +$1.25
Base: organic acai sorbet toppings: granola strawberry banana blueberries | shredded coconut chia seeds (see add-ons & add-ins below for more choices!)
Ketchup, mustard, sweet relish, chopped white onions
Chili, Cheddar, mustard, chopped white onion
Tempura batter, creamy buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch
w/ bacon, parmesan., herb crouton
w/ bacon, parmesan , herb crouton
Turkey bacon bits, Cheddar, sea salt chips, lettuce, pickle, honey mustard, smashed avocado, sun-dried tomato wrap
Boar's head blackened turkey, Parmesan, bacon, roma tomato, peppercorn, caesar, herb focaccia croutons, romaine, sun-dried tomato wrap
Grilled chicken tenders, mixed greens, hard-boiled egg, smashed avocado, roasted corn, black beans, pico, Cheddar jack, bacon, chipotle aioli, buttermilk ranch
salami, pepperoni, mozzarella pearls, provolone, chick peas, pepperoncini, mixed olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, with Italian dressing and red wine vinaigrette
40Z grilled salmon, strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, pickled red onion, balsamic reduction, raspberry, walnut, vinaigrette
Turkey ham bacon jam | apple butter granny smith apple brie spread arugula pressed hoagie
Prosciutto salami soppressata | hot capocollo mortadella calabrian aioli black truffle oil chianti wine vinaigrette smoked provolone | burrata tomato onion mixed greens local herb focaccia
Grilled chicken tenders | provolone whipped feta bacon rosemary aioli | tomato greens | Italian vinaigrette focaccia
Chopped sirloin | American cheese provolone sautéed peppers & onions amoroso roll
Two 4oz in-house ground patties (chuck, flank short rib) onions American cheese | b&b pickles | special sauce brioche bun
Boar's Head London Broil Roast Beef, Aged Horseradish Cheddar, French's Fried Onions, POMG Sauce, Hoagie, Au jus
Marinated grilled chicken bacon Cheddar swiss lettuce tomato onion | smoked honey mustard on thick cut challah
Italian Marinated Grilled Chicken, Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, Dirty Sauce, Provolone, Grated Parm, Tomato, a bit of shredded lettuce, New Jersey Sesame Hoagie---contains sesame seeds
Fried chicken tenders buffalo sauce -ranch -bacon- cardi b. Bbq potato chips- pepper jack- provolone -on a Sesame Seed Hoagie (contains sesame seeds).
Boar's head tuscan herb turkey & maple glazed ham, aged smoked Cheddar, fontina cheese, Parmesan, roasted red pepper aioli, smashed avocado, red onion, tomato rustic sourdough
Boar's head London broil roast beef gruyere gouda fontina caramelized onion herb-roasted tomato smoked aioli au jus rustic sourdough
Hand breaded Italian Chicken Cutlet, prosciutto, Alla Vodka Sauce, Calabrian Pistachio Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano cheese, Balsamic Reduction, Arugula, seeded Semolina Hoagie
Palmetto pimento cheese bacon fried green tomato bibb lettuce pepper jelly ranch thick cut challah bread
Boar's head Cajun turkey rosemary fig preserves hot honey whipped goat cheese tomato | havarti | arugula | rustic sourdough
Chicken salad lettuce tomato onion havarti bacon cranberry aioli sourdough (contains pecans)
Marinated grilled chicken chipotle ranch pepper jack lettuce tomato onion pickle bacon toasted pita
Boar's head pastrami | sauerkraut | swiss thousand island dressing marbled rye
Porcini Rubbed London Broil Roast Beef, Presidential Brie, Cheerwine Marinated Portabellas, Ginger-Fig Preserves, Pickled Red Onion, Blooming Onion Aioli, Arugula, Semolina Sesame Hoagie
Black bean pattie pepper jack smashed avocado roasted corn black beans pico lettuce tomato red onion | chipotle ranch sun-dried tomato tortilla
Vegan impossible meatless loaf apple butter sriracha glaze vegan cheese arugula rustic sourdough
Fried veggie chicken chipotle ranch pepper jack pickles | tomatoes red onion toasted pita
veggie fried chicken cutlet, alla Vodka sauce, calabrian pistachio pesto, fresh mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, balsamic reduction, arugula, seeded Semolina Hoagie
Fried not chicken patty smoked honey mustard pickles | lettuce tomato onion brioche bun
Vegan impossible burger American cheese house sauce | lettuce tomato onion bnb pickles brioche bun *substitute vegan, sliced gluten-free breed +$1.25
Base: organic acai sorbet toppings: granola strawberry banana blueberries | shredded coconut chia seeds (see add-ons & add-ins below for more choices!)
Pineapple mango | strawberry orange juice | honey
Pineapple mango | strawberry orange juice | honey
Pineapple banana vanilla greek yogurt orange juice topped with a cherry
Pineapple banana vanilla greek yogurt orange juice topped with a cherry
Banana | date purée chocolate peanut butter powder nitro cold brew coconut milk topped with cacao nibs (contains peanuts)
Banana | date purée chocolate peanut butter powder nitro cold brew coconut milk topped with cacao nibs (contains peanuts)
Blueberries strawberries | fresh basil | lavender syrup raspberry lemonade honey | chia seeds
Blueberries strawberries | fresh basil | lavender syrup raspberry lemonade honey | chia seeds
Oregon chai | banana | coconut milk topped with chia seeds
Oregon chai | banana | coconut milk topped with chia seeds
Superfood blend avocado banana | mango coconut milk
Superfood blend avocado banana | mango coconut milk
Cheerwine, White Chocolate Syrup, Vanilla Syrup over Pellet Ice topped with half & half and whipped cream. 24oz Cup
Dr Pepper, English Toffee Syrup over Pellet Ice topped with half & half. 24oz Cup
Mountain Dew, Peach & Raspberry Syrup over Pellet Ice topped with Vanilla Creamer. 24oz Cup
Diet Coke, Coconut Lime Creamer over Pellet Ice. 24oz Cup
Sprite, Peach Syrup , Half& Half over Pellet Ice. 24oz Cup
Pineapple mango | strawberry orange juice | honey
Pineapple mango | strawberry orange juice | honey
Pineapple banana vanilla greek yogurt orange juice topped with a cherry
Pineapple banana vanilla greek yogurt orange juice topped with a cherry
Banana | date purée chocolate peanut butter powder nitro cold brew coconut milk topped with cacao nibs (contains peanuts)
Banana | date purée chocolate peanut butter powder nitro cold brew coconut milk topped with cacao nibs (contains peanuts)
Blueberries strawberries | fresh basil | lavender syrup raspberry lemonade honey | chia seeds
Blueberries strawberries | fresh basil | lavender syrup raspberry lemonade honey | chia seeds
Oregon chai | banana | coconut milk topped with chia seeds
Oregon chai | banana | coconut milk topped with chia seeds
Superfood blend avocado banana | mango coconut milk
Superfood blend avocado banana | mango coconut milk
Cheerwine, White Chocolate Syrup, Vanilla Syrup over Pellet Ice topped with half & half and whipped cream. 24oz Cup
Dr Pepper, English Toffee Syrup over Pellet Ice topped with half & half. 24oz Cup
Mountain Dew, Peach & Raspberry Syrup over Pellet Ice topped with Vanilla Creamer. 24oz Cup
Diet Coke, Coconut Lime Creamer over Pellet Ice. 24oz Cup
Sprite, Peach Syrup , Half& Half over Pellet Ice. 24oz Cup
Hear from our valued guests
We held a blood drive today and were treated to lunch here. The staff is just as amazing as the food. The decor is both inviting and upbeat. I will definitely be returning!!!!! From the three of us working the drrive, thank you so much for the delicious food and smoothies. You're all incredible!!!
Seriously so good!!! This place is such a great Charleston staple. Easy and quick lunch place. The staff is very friendly and very attentive (bringing your food to your table when its ready and clearing plates when finished). They have SO many good sandwiches and wraps. Also try their smoothies. Pretty well priced especially for Charleston. Definitely give this place a try you wont be disappointed.
Atmosphere will take you back to your childhood with all of the vintage wall decor. The food was delicious 😋
Fresh ingredients. Great bread. Fast friendly service. 80s theme. I would recommend to everyone
Brown Dog Deli is TRULY something special. The staff and owner, Wes, went so far above and beyond that I don’t even have the words. Due to an issue with Uber (completely not the restaurants fault), my order didn’t make it where it needed to go—but instead of brushing it off, Wes immediately stepped in and made sure it was taken care of. My friend and her son were finishing up a 24-hour stay at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Hospital and were exhausted and hungry. Wes personally ensured they still got their food, and one of their amazing staff members, McKenzie, hand-delivered it herself. That level of care, compassion, and humanity is rare. Brown Dog Deli didn’t just provide a meal—they showed up for people when it mattered most. Incredible food, incredible staff, and an owner who genuinely cares. I will ALWAYS support this place and recommend it to everyone. 🤍 THANK YOU BDD!!!
Yum yum!!! I was craving a vegetarian hot dog so bad and I read online (from previous menus) that they had a great selection. Sad they don’t offer veggie dogs anymore but super stoked to see their other vegetarian options! I got fries, the chic feel ay veg sandwich, and the cauliflower! So yummy! Just what I needed to fix my craving! Cool spot. Takeout was pretty quick on a Thursday holiday weekend!
Love BDD :) Always such a fun vibe. I ordered the plantloaf sammie with a lavender haze refresher smoothie, and my friend ordered the chicken salad melt with an iced caramel mocha latte. We also split some seasoned fries on the side! Everything was delicious, unique, and thoughtfully crafted.
This place is so great! If you grew up in the 70s or 80s, the decor is so much fun! But the food is incredible! The Notorious BLT is one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten! These are big enough to split... unless you are really hungry!
Walking into Brown Dog Deli feels like stepping straight back into the 1980s 🎮📞🌈 Bright colors, vintage phones, games, and all the childhood nostalgia you didn’t know you needed. The best part? When you walk in, the place is TRIPLE the size you expect — such a fun surprise! The food is fantastic — fresh, fast, and made with care 🥪✨ And the staff? So genuinely friendly, it makes you want to stay awhile. This is truly a hidden gem in Charleston and one of those places that just makes you smile from the second you walk through the door 💕 If you haven’t been yet, put this on your must-try list ASAP. 📍 Brown Dog Deli – Charleston, SC 👉 Follow me on Instagram @holycityfitblonde for more local food finds, hidden gems, and honest reviews!
If you are looking for a flavorful and nostalgic meal in Charleston, Brown Dog Deli at 225 Calhoun St offers a unique experience. The restaurant features a distinct retro ambiance, with walls decorated with old movie posters, flip phones, board games, and cassette tapes. The service is equally welcoming, with jovial, engaging, and friendly employees who bring your food directly to the table. The space provides a decent amount of seating options and a convenient self-service station for napkins, straws, and condiments. The menu is known for its fun item names and diverse offerings, including several vegan and vegetarian options. During our visit, we ordered The Devil Wears “Burrata” ($14.00) and the Cardi B.uffalo Chicken Crunch ($13.50), along with a Nitro Cold Brew and Raspberry Lemonade. The food portions are notably large and feature well-combined flavors, though some items can be a bit oily. The efficiency of the kitchen and staff is impressive; there was no line to order, and we waited 10 minutes maximum for our food. Everything arrived at the same time and was served warm. Between the quirky decor and the hearty, creative sandwiches, it is an excellent spot for a quick yet satisfying meal in the city.
Common questions about Brown Dog Deli
Brown Dog Deli is located at 225 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States, Charleston, SC, United States.
You can reach Brown Dog Deli by calling +1 843-723-0506.
Brown Dog Deli has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1981 customer reviews.
Brown Dog Deli features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Brown Dog Deli features the following service options: Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Brown Dog Deli features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Serves local specialty.
Brown Dog Deli features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Brown Dog Deli features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Brown Dog Deli features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Brown Dog Deli features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Brown Dog Deli features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Brown Dog Deli features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Brown Dog Deli features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Brown Dog Deli features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Brown Dog Deli features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Brown Dog Deli features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Brown Dog Deli features the following pets: Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
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