664821 Wed Nov 04 19:01:31 -0800 2009 11 11 South 0 5156932 My wife and I are heading to Savannah and Charleston right after the New Year. More than where to eat, we're wondering what to eat for breakfast. Other than grits (like polenta, can't stand grits, go figure, probably never had good grits), are there regional specialties we should be looking for when we head to breakfast? We'll take restaurant/cafe/diner recommendations, too, as well as coffee shop recs. We plan on staying downtown in both cities, and like to walk to breakfast. Wed Nov 04 19:01:31 -0800 2009 54260 tlackner 1 5157521 Hominy Grill in Charleston. Thu Nov 05 05:20:54 -0800 2009 5156932 126781 Sue in Mt P 2 5203754 When in either Charleston or Savannah, you are doing yourself a great disservice if you don't get fresh local shrimp, oysters, etc. In Charleston, go to Hyman's (http://www.hymanseafood.com). I know it's touristy, but they have some great local seafood, and they'll give you a bowl of boiled peanuts to keep you occupied while you wait for your entree (their scored flounder is spectacular). Salty goodness! Mon Nov 23 17:04:23 -0800 2009 5157521 249414 rmlovvorn 3 5204568 I agree about the local seafood, but I wouldn't go to Hyman's. Go to Jestine's, Off the Hook on Sullivan's, Boathouse IOP. Tue Nov 24 04:36:41 -0800 2009 5203754 126781 Sue in Mt P 1 5160252 I can't really think of anything we eat in Savannah for breakfast y'all wouldn't eat at home, wherever that is. I like the Express Deli on Barnard for breakfast just south of Elliott Square for breakfast - nice fresh baked breads and pastries, and the standard but good quality meats and egg dishes, quiches, fresh fruit cups, etc. Very good coffee and juices. B Matthews Eatery at Bay and Lincoln and Firefly Cafe (Harris and Habersham) have their followers as well. And there's always Clary's, a lunch counter in a pharmacy in the 400 block of Abercorn Street, an old locals' hangout featured in the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil book and movie. Fri Nov 06 03:55:22 -0800 2009 5156932 253377 Buddha49 1 5160841 We like the Cobblestone Cafe for breakfast, great omelettes and mimosas! Fri Nov 06 08:33:24 -0800 2009 5156932 66022 bronwen 2 5160847 Cobblestone Cafe's in Savannah - sorry for not mentioning it! Fri Nov 06 08:34:13 -0800 2009 5160841 66022 bronwen 1 5166028 J. Chrisopher's is a must for breakfast/ brunch in Savannah: http://www.jchristophers.com/ and you must also visit Vinnie Van Go Go's to sample the best pizza in the South... get the slice not the pie: http://www.jchristophers.com/ Both of these are downtown and are perfect locations for your walking pleasure. Sun Nov 08 19:03:37 -0800 2009 5156932 1122900 brickzander 1 5200171 Thanks, all. Nice to know there's life beyond the Waffle House. And especially nice to know about pizza by the slice; guess that answers the Third Great Question. Sun Nov 22 10:51:26 -0800 2009 5156932 54260 tlackner 1 5204788 What? No BBQ? Tue Nov 24 06:56:29 -0800 2009 5156932 94651 NYJewboy 2 5204869 BBQ is not typically a breakfast food. Tue Nov 24 07:36:49 -0800 2009 5204788 25751 carolinadawg 1 5205405 Soho South has a great brunch- really good shrimp and grits. Great atmosphere too. Tue Nov 24 11:46:46 -0800 2009 5156932 208429 meljohns