Basic Kitchen

Basic Kitchen sits at 82 Wentworth Street, just off King Street in downtown Charleston, serving a seasonal, locally sourced menu that leans heavily plant-based and accommodates gluten-free and vegan diners. Beyond the food, it has built a reputation as one of the most non-alcoholic-friendly spots in the city: the beverage list includes a standing zero-proof cocktail section, creative hot drinks like the Charcoal Latte and Matcha Muchacha, fresh juices, and a house kombucha from local maker Dalai Sofia.

The bar stocks Seedlip and other non-alcoholic ingredients, so most cocktails can be built alcohol-free on request. The house beet margarita, which layers a bright pink beet-apple-cucumber-lemon juice over lime, was featured in the Post and Courier's Liquid Assets column and is frequently made without tequila. The Zero Proof, which reviews venues for alcohol-free hospitality, scored the drinks menu a perfect 10/10.