We walked into the restaurant hungry and irritable, but the welcoming staff and delicious food put us at ease almost immediately. Thank you, for a delicious lunch we will definitely be back.Wheelchair accessibility: This location is pretty wheelchair accessible my son was able to maneuver about in his manual chair and the seating is open and accessible as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ribs Lima Beans & Macaroni Cheese, Meatloaf Snack, Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese and Broccoli Casserole
Jerome Sloane
Miss Ruby is a wonderful ambassador and server ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ribs Lima Beans & Macaroni Cheese
Robert Dunlap
Workman's Cafe is a hidden gem! They serve none pretentious good soul food. Today they had fried chicken, baked chicken, pork chops and assorted sides. I had the fried chicken and my wife had the bake chicken and we both loved it. Kudos to the cook!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Rice, BBQ Rib Tip, Fried Chicken and Sides, Wing Dinner, BBQ Rib Tip Dinner, Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese and Broccoli Casserole, Fried Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese and Cornbread
Wherever We Eat
I recently dined at Workmen's Cafe on James Island, and it was an exceptional experience. The fried chicken plate with mashed potatoes and gravy surpassed my expectations; it's undoubtedly some of the best fried chicken I've ever had in Charleston. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and friendly staff create a welcoming environment. Workmen's Cafe is offering a must-try experience for any local foodie. The meals are rich and flavorful, providing a delicious journey into the heart of soul food. For less than $8!! You can have a meal that will blow you away. Definitely deserving of a five-star review!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken and Sides
Ian Mahuron
Great option for a home cooked meal. I really enjoyed the meatloaf and lima beans. The Mrs enjoyed the fried pork chop. I'd rate higher but a few dishes were far too salty. I'd much prefer under seasoned food that I can add salt to.Parking: Per the owner, park away from the building.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
jeanette redden
Amazing food and service all served with a smile ... we will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Rib Tip, Fried Chicken and Sides, Fish, Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese and Broccoli Casserole
T. Smith
This is the absolute best down home food I have tasted in a long time! It reminded me of my grandmother’s, which comforted me. The fried chicken was hot and juicy and the biscuit was like a piece of cake???
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avocado Hamilton
Came here on my lunch break and now I might not be able to stay awake. Food was so good with a great friendly atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michael yount
Mrs Angie is the best. I've been going there for 20 years and have never been disappointed! The food is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Walker
Today my wife and I along with our three children (8y, 11y, 12y) stopped at the Workmen's Cafe. We were about 50 min away on the other side of Charlestown on vacation. We were looking for great local southern cooking. We were not disappointed.Angie (owner) was wonderful. We saw the website said the hours of operation were until 4pm but it appeared it was closed at 2pm. We arrived 1:55pm but Angie graciously told us to come in and we can get food to go to take home. We had fried chicken, ribs, pork chop, red rice, Mac n Cheese and peach cobbler (OMG...). Fried chicken one of the best I've had (juicy and moist) and the ribs fell off the bone as I picked them up. Don't forget the dessert! She was out of cornbread when we were there but I heard it was also amazing. Sweet tea was yep, you guessed it... On par of the south! Yum.Angie fixed us up a variety of food. She was so nice to our kids, giving them samples of food as they so patiently waited for such great smelling Mac and cheese!We went 45 min out of the way to go here and it was well worth it. The price was very reasonable and Angie was wonderful!Thanks for making our experience so great and making us feel welcomed today.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Rice, BBQ Rib Tip, Fried Chicken and Sides
They have the best baked chicken and Lima beans I’ve ever had in whole life! If I’m ever back in Charleston, I’ll definitely be coming back here! The staff were very friendly and the food was phenomenal!
G Brown
It's always good to go find out for yourself and I glad I did the food was good atmosphere was great the owner has a pleasant spirit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DivingWithJoe
This food was so good I can't even express it, defintley worth the price, the inside smelled good and the food did not dissapoint 100% reccomend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Rice, BBQ Rib Tip, Fried Chicken and Sides, Pork Ribs Lima Beans
Will Bullock
Meatloaf, son.
Stacia Brown
Prices were reasonable, service was very good. I had fried pork chop, bacon fried rice and macaroni & cheese. It was a bit bland, nothing worth my going back for.
We walked into the restaurant hungry and irritable, but the welcoming staff and delicious food put us at ease almost immediately. Thank you, for a delicious lunch we will definitely be back.Wheelchair accessibility: This location is pretty wheelchair accessible my son was able to maneuver about in his manual chair and the seating is open and accessible as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ribs Lima Beans & Macaroni Cheese, Meatloaf Snack, Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese and Broccoli Casserole
Miss Ruby is a wonderful ambassador and server ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ribs Lima Beans & Macaroni Cheese
Workman's Cafe is a hidden gem! They serve none pretentious good soul food. Today they had fried chicken, baked chicken, pork chops and assorted sides. I had the fried chicken and my wife had the bake chicken and we both loved it. Kudos to the cook!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Rice, BBQ Rib Tip, Fried Chicken and Sides, Wing Dinner, BBQ Rib Tip Dinner, Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese and Broccoli Casserole, Fried Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese and Cornbread
I recently dined at Workmen's Cafe on James Island, and it was an exceptional experience. The fried chicken plate with mashed potatoes and gravy surpassed my expectations; it's undoubtedly some of the best fried chicken I've ever had in Charleston. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and friendly staff create a welcoming environment. Workmen's Cafe is offering a must-try experience for any local foodie. The meals are rich and flavorful, providing a delicious journey into the heart of soul food. For less than $8!! You can have a meal that will blow you away. Definitely deserving of a five-star review!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken and Sides
Great option for a home cooked meal. I really enjoyed the meatloaf and lima beans. The Mrs enjoyed the fried pork chop. I'd rate higher but a few dishes were far too salty. I'd much prefer under seasoned food that I can add salt to.Parking: Per the owner, park away from the building.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Amazing food and service all served with a smile ... we will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Rib Tip, Fried Chicken and Sides, Fish, Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese and Broccoli Casserole
This is the absolute best down home food I have tasted in a long time! It reminded me of my grandmother’s, which comforted me. The fried chicken was hot and juicy and the biscuit was like a piece of cake???
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here on my lunch break and now I might not be able to stay awake. Food was so good with a great friendly atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mrs Angie is the best. I've been going there for 20 years and have never been disappointed! The food is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Today my wife and I along with our three children (8y, 11y, 12y) stopped at the Workmen's Cafe. We were about 50 min away on the other side of Charlestown on vacation. We were looking for great local southern cooking. We were not disappointed.Angie (owner) was wonderful. We saw the website said the hours of operation were until 4pm but it appeared it was closed at 2pm. We arrived 1:55pm but Angie graciously told us to come in and we can get food to go to take home. We had fried chicken, ribs, pork chop, red rice, Mac n Cheese and peach cobbler (OMG...). Fried chicken one of the best I've had (juicy and moist) and the ribs fell off the bone as I picked them up. Don't forget the dessert! She was out of cornbread when we were there but I heard it was also amazing. Sweet tea was yep, you guessed it... On par of the south! Yum.Angie fixed us up a variety of food. She was so nice to our kids, giving them samples of food as they so patiently waited for such great smelling Mac and cheese!We went 45 min out of the way to go here and it was well worth it. The price was very reasonable and Angie was wonderful!Thanks for making our experience so great and making us feel welcomed today.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Rice, BBQ Rib Tip, Fried Chicken and Sides
Restaurantji Recommends
They have the best baked chicken and Lima beans I’ve ever had in whole life! If I’m ever back in Charleston, I’ll definitely be coming back here! The staff were very friendly and the food was phenomenal!
It's always good to go find out for yourself and I glad I did the food was good atmosphere was great the owner has a pleasant spirit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This food was so good I can't even express it, defintley worth the price, the inside smelled good and the food did not dissapoint 100% reccomend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Rice, BBQ Rib Tip, Fried Chicken and Sides, Pork Ribs Lima Beans
Meatloaf, son.
Prices were reasonable, service was very good. I had fried pork chop, bacon fried rice and macaroni & cheese. It was a bit bland, nothing worth my going back for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5