After many many years in North Charleston, the Idle Hour is now closed for good. The building will be sold and not sure what will go in it's place. Sad. Went there in high school for lunch, back in the 80s.
Scotty C.
This is a legit old school lunch counter. The ladies in the kitchen even wear those apron shirts over their tops. If you've been to H&R Sweet Shop in Mt P, it has a similar vintage vibe. They have a limited menu with daily specials too. The food isn't anything special, but it's all familiar and classic with reasonable prices to match. The atmosphere is cozy and the ladies working are the sweetest. The burger will hit the spot and the fried shrimp (which they mentioned were frozen not fresh) were tasty and filling for lunch. A great neighborhood staple in Park Circle.
Kristy Allen
We've loved the Idle Hour since we started going there about 20 years ago. It's still owned and operated by Dolly, she's pretty much a North Charleston icon. If you want local, casual, reasonably priced food, this is a great place to go. We like the daily specials (ham, lima beans & rice, souhern style cabbage, mac'n'cheese, etc) and their chili burgers are really good! Don't be expecting trendy farm fresh. But do expect a very tasty meat and sides plate kind of like the 50 somethings in the south grew up on so it takes you back home
Trish Boyer
Love this restaurant. It's perfect to get a quick bite to eat and there are the 2 most lovely ladies working there.
Andrea Long
my first tjme but lemme tell ya ... best sassy service ive had in years ... luv this place
Rachel Michael
Best burgers in Charleston. Been going here since I was a child. Love it!
Allie Durand
Finally visited for the first time this week! Such a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, delicious burgers, and great prices. Makes you feel at home as soon as you walk in
Dwight Dickerson
Awsome food and service. So far I've had the chili cheese burger hamburger steak with the mushrooms and onions, beef stew lima bean and bowl of chille, all great home cooked food
Jeanette Pierce
Great chow and heat folks
Lacce Parker
Very good food made fresh to order daily! Lovely atmosphere and easy to get to !
you can always expect to get a good home cooked meal here! The hamburger steak is excellent. Always full of regulars! This is a true staple in the park circle area. we love to take our kids there as much as they love to go!
Steven J.
Dolly and Geneva are two of my favorite ladies in North Charleston. There are few things I prefer at lunch than a cheeseburger "all the way" and a heaping side of sass from Dolly.
Teresa Powell
Can't beat Dolly's chili hamburgers with a thick slice of onion! As good this time as they've always been..!! Yum!!
Dawn Crystal
My son & I just recently found this cute lil gem. After two failed attempts at going, the third time was a charm! Dolly is the sweetest, so welcoming & personable. Sad that I just found it but will definitely be a Regular for now on. We had the chilli cheese burger which was super yummy. Any recommendations on what to try next?
Collier Renate
The food is always good. Great Blue Plate daily special. The chili dogs and hamburgers are made the old fashion way. Ms Dolly and the ladies that greet you are always friendly and make you feel welcome. Best sweet tea in town. One of the original restaurants on Montague.
After many many years in North Charleston, the Idle Hour is now closed for good. The building will be sold and not sure what will go in it's place. Sad. Went there in high school for lunch, back in the 80s.
This is a legit old school lunch counter. The ladies in the kitchen even wear those apron shirts over their tops. If you've been to H&R Sweet Shop in Mt P, it has a similar vintage vibe. They have a limited menu with daily specials too. The food isn't anything special, but it's all familiar and classic with reasonable prices to match. The atmosphere is cozy and the ladies working are the sweetest. The burger will hit the spot and the fried shrimp (which they mentioned were frozen not fresh) were tasty and filling for lunch. A great neighborhood staple in Park Circle.
We've loved the Idle Hour since we started going there about 20 years ago. It's still owned and operated by Dolly, she's pretty much a North Charleston icon. If you want local, casual, reasonably priced food, this is a great place to go. We like the daily specials (ham, lima beans & rice, souhern style cabbage, mac'n'cheese, etc) and their chili burgers are really good! Don't be expecting trendy farm fresh. But do expect a very tasty meat and sides plate kind of like the 50 somethings in the south grew up on so it takes you back home
Love this restaurant. It's perfect to get a quick bite to eat and there are the 2 most lovely ladies working there.
my first tjme but lemme tell ya ... best sassy service ive had in years ... luv this place
Best burgers in Charleston. Been going here since I was a child. Love it!
Finally visited for the first time this week! Such a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, delicious burgers, and great prices. Makes you feel at home as soon as you walk in
Awsome food and service. So far I've had the chili cheese burger hamburger steak with the mushrooms and onions, beef stew lima bean and bowl of chille, all great home cooked food
Great chow and heat folks
Very good food made fresh to order daily! Lovely atmosphere and easy to get to !
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you can always expect to get a good home cooked meal here! The hamburger steak is excellent. Always full of regulars! This is a true staple in the park circle area. we love to take our kids there as much as they love to go!
Dolly and Geneva are two of my favorite ladies in North Charleston. There are few things I prefer at lunch than a cheeseburger "all the way" and a heaping side of sass from Dolly.
Can't beat Dolly's chili hamburgers with a thick slice of onion! As good this time as they've always been..!! Yum!!
My son & I just recently found this cute lil gem. After two failed attempts at going, the third time was a charm! Dolly is the sweetest, so welcoming & personable. Sad that I just found it but will definitely be a Regular for now on. We had the chilli cheese burger which was super yummy. Any recommendations on what to try next?
The food is always good. Great Blue Plate daily special. The chili dogs and hamburgers are made the old fashion way. Ms Dolly and the ladies that greet you are always friendly and make you feel welcome. Best sweet tea in town. One of the original restaurants on Montague.