Cook-Out is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

1. Cook-Out

8.0
2063 Savannah Hwy (Hwy 17), Charleston, SC
Burger Joint · west of the Ashley · 15 tips and reviews

DJ H.DJ Hurston: Good, cheap food! ...The Milkshakes, The Burgers, The Hotdogs...The MENU! ENJOY!

Lydia B.Lydia Beyrent: Great quality CHEAP price ALOT OF FOOD ($4.69 for attached photo) Double Oreo-Double Choc Shake!!!

Drew A.Drew Allen: Fries taste cheap and for seven dollars I feel slightly screwed. Burger was 3/5. dude just stick to five guys. Haha I mean pulled pork and no bread wtf!

The Royal American is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

2. The Royal American

9.0
970 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 37 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LeFevre: Very unique bar that is mostly open-air. Get one of their delicious whiskey, rum, or vodka punch concoctions if you want to get wasted on the cheap.

Briana B.Briana Bailey: Awesome quirky bar! Loved the atmosphere and the live band lineup! Personally I was ok without the punch--too coconuty for my taste, but I still LOVED it here. Casual chill bar vibes.

Shea D.Shea Donahue: RUM PUNCH TO THE FACE!!!!

Recovery Room is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

3. Recovery Room

8.1
685 King St (Carolina Street), Charleston, SC
Dive Bar · Downtown Charleston · 24 tips and reviews

KirstenKirsten: Lowkey, fun, and inexpensive to boot. Check out the jukebox.

TomTom: 4 pinball machines and super cheap beer. Hang out where the locals drink.

FrankaykayFrankaykay: Great dive bar. The scene is a bit young - college and early twenties. Music is a mix of everything. Great arcade games!

Gaulart & Maliclet is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

4. Gaulart & Maliclet

8.6
98 Broad St (btwn King & Meeting St), Charleston, SC
French Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 51 tips and reviews

Trae F.Trae F: Fun place for a relaxed and inexpensive lunch. Communal tables allow for chatting with other diners if that's your thing. Plan on waiting for seats as this place is tiny.

AubreyAubrey: Inexpensive, great food and wonderful coffee.

Phillip B.Phillip Bracewell: Love the ham and brie croissant with soup. The coffee is delicious both hot and iced.

Burns Alley is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

5. Burns Alley

7.4
354 1/2 King St (Burn's Lane), Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 15 tips and reviews

Jim S.Jim Snyder: Lame dirt bar smothered with frat guys. If you like cheap gin and tonics and a loud atmosphere with D bags, come here!

TaylorTaylor: Beers are pretty cheap here! If you can find it. Good luck!

Michael M.Michael Montgomery: Fastest pool table in Charleston. Great music, interesting people and no underage people. For sure worth stopping by and giving it a try

D'Allesandro's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

6. D'Allesandro's Pizza

8.8
229 Saint Philip St (at Bogard St), Charleston, SC
Pizzeria · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 31 tips and reviews

Lauren C.Lauren Curler: Ask about their rotating $2 draft beer special. Pitchers are a good deal too!

Courtney H.Courtney Hill: Get the cheesy garlic bread! And a calzone stuffed with ricotta! Mmmm!

Sam S.Sam Spence: In Bianco and Get Gnarly are great white pizzas.

Moe's Crosstown Tavern is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

7. Moe's Crosstown Tavern

7.7
714 Rutledge Ave (Francis Street), Charleston, SC
Dive Bar · Downtown Charleston · 28 tips and reviews

Jacqueline T.Jacqueline Trumbull: Awesome breakfast burritos. Good, cheap bloodys

Scott H.Scott Haithcock: Brunch is the bomb! Excellent bloodys and great food!

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. A dark, old neighborhood bar with crappy service and not enough room, and it's impossible not to love. Good beer, great food. Read more.

Verde is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

8. Verde

7.7
347 King St, Charleston, SC
Salad Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 22 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Cowan: Fresh and healthy. Menu can be pricy but hey, your downtown. If your broke ass wants cheap food your in the wrong street

Holy City SinnerHoly City Sinner: Sweet tea vinaigrette was really good on the southern harvest salad

ChristinaChristina: Curried beet salad is tdf

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

9. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8.7
1491 Savannah Hwy (Canterbury Rd), Charleston, SC
Donut Shop · Parkwood - Farmfield · 31 tips and reviews

Todd S.Todd Smith: Delicious! So convenient and super fast. Krispy Kreme west of the Ashley on Savannah Highway is my family’s favorite!

VC S.VC Swindell: Buy a dozen

Zoey C.Zoey Cole: Come when the Hot Now sign is on and they are pumping out hot original glazed doughnuts, but get a couple off the belt before they go through the glaze waterfall. Still yummy and less of a sugar rush.

Persimmon Cafe is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

10. Persimmon Cafe

8.8
226 Calhoun St (Smith), Charleston, SC
Sandwich Spot · Radcliffeborough · 23 tips and reviews

Rachel B.Rachel Bindel: Grab a panini but be sure to leave room for the custard (dolce chai and Nutella smores are two of my favorite)

Robert C.Robert Cassi: Soup happy hour Monday - Friday 4pm-6pm

Mimi A.Mimi Alford: They have the best vanilla lemonade! It's a must get on a hot charleston day.

Kaminsky's is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

11. Kaminsky's

8.1
78 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 88 tips and reviews

Eliana D.Eliana Daniel: best dessert/coffee place around! cheap too! their chai is homemade and outstanding

Jennifer N.Jennifer Ngo: Yummy coffee. The toll house is sweet and chocolately. Very decadent. Also the coconut cake was light and the filling in the middle was awesome.

Melissa B.Melissa Baatz: A great dessert and coffee shop. A must if you are on Market street!

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

12. Chick-fil-A

8.2
2013 Magwood Dr (Ashley Crossing Dr), Charleston, SC
Fast Food Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 18 tips and reviews

LaHonda W.LaHonda Washington: So thankful that they have a new owner/operator. The difference is like night and day since Chick-fil-A wisely made these changes! 100% turnaround!

Wy C.Wy Calhoun: They have the best customer service ......

Will B.Will Bullock: Chicken egg & cheese bagel. Yum

Muddy Waters Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

13. Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

8.2
1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · James Island · 20 tips and reviews

Cheryll W.Cheryll Woods-Flowers: Try the skinny honey lavender latte!

Will B.Will Bullock: Honey lavender latte will save us all.

Miles B.Miles Boinest: Hi guys and gals! Your friendly neighborhood barista here. At Muddy Waters, we only pull doubles, so extra espresso shots are 2-for-1! Great for when you need an extra boost. :)

Salty Mikes is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

14. Salty Mikes

7.7
9 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC
Bar · Harleston Village · 12 tips and reviews

Paul F.Paul Forte: Good food,cheap drinks Friendly staff ,great views We will be back next time we're in the area

Mark M.Mark Mutz: Low key bar with good food, get the fish and chips, great!! Good beer selection and grab a shooter or two.

Bev O.Bev Opie-Ortland: Great dive bar! You can smoke outside too on the deck too! Almost right on the water!

King Street Cookies is one of The 15 Best Inexpensive Places in Charleston.

15. King Street Cookies

8.1
370 King St, Charleston, SC
Dessert Shop · Downtown Charleston · 23 tips and reviews

Jamie H.Jamie Herskovits: This place is amazing and the one of the only Kosher food places in Charleston. Toffee crunch is unreal

Angie T.Angie Tee: Pecan chocolate chip cookies and key lime cookies are amazing. Also try the mocha Israeli iced coffee!!

Jocelyn B.Jocelyn Baltz: get the mrs. house!