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Although most of the region’s best-known eateries are within the city limits, you won’t have trouble finding a great meal when you’re traveling to the more far-flung destinations. Mount Pleasant, in particular, is a foodie favorite.
In Lowcountry vernacular, "sweet shop" has nothing to do with confections: It refers to a type of building. But everyone agrees H & R is very sweet indeed, with three-quarters of a century of history of serving homestyle plates and a terrific burger.
The Galactic, Krypto, Orbit City, and Blue Galactic hot dog varieties at Jack's Cosmic are otherworldly excellent, with blue-cheese slaw, spicy mustard, sauerkraut, zippy onion relish, and Jack's own sweet-potato mustard, all swaddled in Pepperidge Farms split-top buns. Akin to a diner, Jack's serves milkshakes and sundaes, real custard soft-serve ice cream, draft root beer, and hand-cut fries. This place is a favorite among kids.
South Carolinians have been flocking here for egg salad sandwiches and ice cream for close to a century.
Featuring massive buttermilk biscuits, this brunch favorite is also acclaimed for its Bloody Marys.
