Where to brunch in North Charleston: The Junction serves 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends, Madra Rua 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, plus cafes.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Every listing comes from the restaurant’s own website or from Visit North Charleston’s food and drink listings. We do not rank restaurants or print reviews. Hours change, so check before you go. Holiday brunches are added to our Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day pages as restaurants announce them.
North Charleston’s brunch is concentrated in and around Park Circle. The Junction Kitchen and Provisions on Spruill Avenue serves breakfast all day and opens at 9 a.m. on weekends, and Madra Rua Irish Pub on East Montague Avenue serves a weekend brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most of the other spots below are in Park Circle too.
Quick list
- The Junction Kitchen and Provisions: 843-745-9189, weekends 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Madra Rua Irish Pub: 843-554-2522, brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
- The Grit Counter: 854-895-4748, Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The Tattooed Moose: Sunday brunch specials 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Weekend brunch
| Where | Address | What its site says |
|---|---|---|
| The Junction Kitchen and Provisions | 4438 Spruill Ave. | Breakfast all day and “an eclectic brunch menu”; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday |
| Madra Rua Irish Pub | 1034 E. Montague Ave. | Brunch menu 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday |
| The Grit Counter | 3438 W. Montague Ave. | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday |
| The Tattooed Moose | 4845 Chateau Ave. | Brunch specials Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
The Junction Kitchen and Provisions opened in 2015, and owner Kimana Littleflower set out to bring “breakfast all day, awesome sandwiches, an eclectic brunch menu, and some creative cocktails” to Park Circle, the restaurant’s about page says. It calls itself “one of the only full-service breakfast joints in the area.” It is closed Monday.
Madra Rua Irish Pub, on East Montague Avenue in the Olde Village, lists a brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch from 11 a.m. weekdays and dinner from 4 p.m. daily, on its website.
The Grit Counter on West Montague Avenue, west of Park Circle, builds its menu around grits bowls and a “grit flight,” according to its site. It is closed Monday.
The Tattooed Moose on Chateau Avenue opens at 11:30 a.m. daily and runs brunch specials on Sunday until 3 p.m.
Coffee, pastries and an early start
| Where | Address | Hours from its site |
|---|---|---|
| EVO Craft Bakery | 1075 E. Montague Ave. | 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday |
| Odd Duck Market | 1082 E. Montague Ave. | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily |
| The Orange Spot Coffeehouse | 1101 E. Montague Ave. | Opens early every day; check its site for current hours |
EVO Craft Bakery, at the same address as EVO Pizzeria, bakes breads, cookies and sweets and sells fresh cinnamon rolls every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, its bakery page says. Odd Duck Market is a neighborhood cafe and market that opened in Park Circle in July 2023.
Getting there
Park Circle’s restaurants are on East Montague Avenue between the circle and Virginia Avenue, and on Spruill Avenue to the south. Street parking fills on weekend mornings, and East Montague closes to traffic for city festivals such as the Harvest Festival and the St. Patrick’s Day block party. CARTA routes are on our getting around page.
What this means for you
- For a full weekend brunch menu, The Junction and Madra Rua are a few minutes apart.
- Sunday is the busiest morning; The Grit Counter and The Tattooed Moose add Sunday options.
- Monday is a gap: The Junction, The Grit Counter and EVO Craft Bakery are closed.
More: date night, dog-friendly North Charleston and our Park Circle guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get brunch in North Charleston on Sunday?
The Junction Kitchen and Provisions, 4438 Spruill Ave., serves 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Madra Rua Irish Pub, 1034 E. Montague Ave., serves brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekends; and The Grit Counter, 3438 W. Montague Ave., is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Is there brunch in Park Circle?
Yes. The Junction on Spruill Avenue, Madra Rua on East Montague Avenue and The Tattooed Moose on Chateau Avenue, which runs brunch specials 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, are all in or next to Park Circle.
Where can I get breakfast early in North Charleston?
The Junction opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday to Friday, The Grit Counter at 8 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday, EVO Craft Bakery at 7 a.m. Tuesday to Sunday and Odd Duck Market at 7 a.m. daily.
Is The Junction Kitchen open on Monday?
No. The Junction’s posted hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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