In the heart of Charleston’s French Quarter is a cafe / Bar described as the marriage of Southern hospitality and European cafe culture. A gathering place for both locals and tourists, the East Bay Meeting House is open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and all those times in between. We Close on Tuesday and Thursday. Stop in and enjoy our espresso bar, the full cocktail bar, European afternoon tea (by reservation), warming comfort food and decadent desserts. A light bite or full meal, the East Bay Meeting House is the perfect place to relax and be transported to the lost era of salon society.
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Parisian-inspired cafe serving coffee during the day, with wine, tapas, poetry & music at night. Based on 429 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
160 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 723-3446
Website:
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Hours
| Wednesday |
8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday |
8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Friday |
8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday |
8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday |
8:30 AM–4 PM |
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Cathy Gibson
I can’t say enough good things about this place.
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Kaoru Wang
My girlfriends flew to chs this rainy and cold Memorial Day weekend to celebrate our 40th birthday and our over 30 years of friendship. We couldn’t feel luckier to have Emilee as our server. My friends and I were beyond impressed and we truly couldn’t of asked for a more magical experience. Thank you Emilee and Sam for your kindness and hospitality. You made our childhood and adult selves so incredibly happy!
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Mary Herriott
What a wonderful experience my niece and I had this past weekend! We went for an afternoon tea for her sweet 16 birthday celebration! The waitresses and owner were attentive and kind from the moment I called to when we walked out of the door. The sandwiches, scones, and desserts were delicious and the tea was divine! They also brought out a surprise piece of chocolate cake for my niece. I highly recommend this establishment and will surely be back! If you’re looking for a fancy afternoon full of yummy treats and tea, then look no further!
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Melissa Busbee
Such a fun and delightful experience. My sister and I always try to find tea service anywhere we take a holiday and this will go down as one of the most enjoyable. Thank you so much to Samantha and Emily for the laughter and conversation.
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Caroline Duncan
Probably my favorite spot on the Peninsula! Have been going for drinks and quiche for years, the atmosphere makes me feel at home. Parisian and old Charleston vibes. Highly recommend!
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Rachel Fichter
I absolutely loved our afternoon tea here. The staff was extremely kind and accommodating , the food was fantastic, and the atmosphere of the historic building was wonderful. This will definitely be my first stop the next time we are in Charleston!
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Peggy Olsen
My daughter, daughter in law, 8 year old granddaughter & myself came to East Bat Meeting House for an afternoon tea experience while on vacation in Charleston. From the first call reserving the time and meeting Sam & Emily in person, they are amazing. It was so much fun. They even did a special tier of food for our 8 year old. All the food was exceptional, a variety of delicious tea as well as the experience. I would highly recommend doing an afternoon tea with Sam & Emily. My granddaughter wanted to go again the next day!
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anne a.
We love afternoon tea so we decided to check out this spot since we were going to be in Charleston for the day. Afternoon tea is $45 per person, or $50 if you order champagne, and they require a 48-hour reservation and also cancellation window.
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Mike Matthews
I sort of just randomly walked into this place and I’m so glad I did. Emily and Sam are amazing hosts and chefs. They greet you and ask questions make you feel really welcome. The atmosphere is chilled and classy at the same time. The FOOD !! Wow! The food! I could have had everything on the menu if I had the time.loved it here! Will be back!
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Beth Grasso
This is a MUST stop when you are in Charleston!!! One step in the Cafe and you feel like you stepped into a beautiful home with warmth and charm and amazing food!!! The owner and staff are fabulous!!! Best customer service experience ever!! If I lived near Charleston I would go there everyday!
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