As many of you probably already know, brunch isn’t just a meal, it’s a way of life. A way of life I take very seriously. In that I like to drink mimosas and eat eggs at pretty much any time of day. Also no one seems to frown on day drinking if you’re also eating a biscuit. What’s up with that.
The same does not apply to corndogs, but it really should.
For far too long, brunch has been confined to just 1 or 2 days a week. BUT NO MORE! Millers All Day has entered the Charleston culinary scene to make brunch approachable for all at any time of day, any day of the week.
Don’t worry, we ate a looooot more than what’s in this pic.
I recently had the opportunity to try Millers for #TastemakersCHS (a group of foodie influencers on Instagram like me who love to eat).
#Squadgoals
We tried a good portion of the food, drinks, happy hour, and dessert items, so I feel like I’m pretty qualified to offer a judgement on Millers. And that judgement is that IT’S DELICIOUS. Seriously, if you haven’t been, get there stat. Plus, it’s super cute and retro-chic inside.
Millers time > Miller time
My first drink was the Chai Greyhound (Cannon Chai Vodka, Grapefruit, Ginger, Cinnamon, $9). I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but it was perfection. A great mix of flavors that was lightly sweet, and totally different from anything I’ve tried before.
Plus, look at that glassware!
We ordered a couple of snacks off the Happy Hour menu. First, my love, Jimmy Red Corndogs (MAD sauce, $6.50). I loved their corndogs, because the breading was just so much better and fluffier and crispier than the carnival versions I’ve had in the past.
And the dipping sauce… so good!
My favorite thing off the HH menu, by far, was the Sausage Scone Sandwich (sock sausage, pepper jelly, pimento cheese scone, $6.50). It was sweet, savory, and cheesy. Basically all my favorite flavors. I’m glad we only ordered 1, because I could’ve demolished about 4 of these myself, easy.
Seriously. Order this.
The last thing we tried off the HH menu was the Bacon Jacks (popcorn, caramel, bacon, peanuts, $5). It was very sweet and had a very strong bacon flavor, which isn’t my favorite, but everyone else at the table seemed to really enjoy it.
If you’re into bacon flavoring, you’ll probably enjoy this!
My second cocktail was the Yogurt Daquiri (Rum, Strawberry, Yogurt, Honey, Lime, Blackstrap Bitters, $10). I was really on the fence about how yogurt would be in the cocktail. Well let me assure you that it’s delicious! It tasted like fresh strawberries right out of the garden, and it’s the most refreshing cocktail I’ve had in a really long time.
Seriously, just bring me a pitcher of this and a straw.
For main courses, the first thing we did was order a plate of Waffles (bananas, sorghum, caramel, meringue, $11) for the table. Well, I didn’t order them, Rachel Castejon ordered them even though I thought she was joking about table waffles. But I’m so glad she did! Because they were really good. The waffles themselves were very savory, and the toppings were only lightly sweet, so I didn’t feel gross about myself afterward.
Well I did, but not because of the waffles.
For my entree, I went with my old standard, the Fried Chicken Biscuit (sorghum mustard, pickles, $7). I had very high hopes for this biscuit, but unfortunately, it was the one thing on the entire menu that didn’t meet my expectations. The biscuit was definitely on the drier side, and there wasn’t really enough liquid in the toppings or in the chicken to counter that. It’s a good thing I had a lot of water to chase with.
But it is a gorgeous looking sandwich.
Because I can never resist a potato, I had to try their Homefries ($3) as well. They’re served super fat and fried, so you get a great combo of crispy on the outside and fluffy and pillow on the inside.
These are some quality taters.
Elise (aka Booze) got the Grits Bowl ($10), which varies daily based on what ingredients chef Madison Tessener has available and what she’s inspired by. This grit bowl used the Insta-famous unicorn grits, and were topped with veggies and an egg. They were quite tasty.
Happiness in a bowl.
Rachel ordered the BEC Sandwich (bacon, herb mayo, white cheddar, fried egg, romesco, everything brioche bun, $9.50), which was pretty quality as far as bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches go. The bun was soft and fluffy and the whole sandwich practically melted in your mouth.
But, like, in a good way.
Elise convinced me to try some of her Bloody Mary (they have 5 on the menu, y’all), thinking she could convert me into being a bloody mary fan. She’d opted for the Verde Bloody Mary (Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, Tomatillo, Jalapeño, Lime, $9) because she can’t resist anything with tequila in it. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, but if you’re already a fan, you’ll probably enjoy 1 (or 5) of these!
I’m just not into mixing tomatoes and vodka.
Rachel ordered a standard side of their Grits ($3), and I have to say, these grits looked like the epitome of grits. Like if you looked up “grits” in the dictionary, this would be the picture you’d find. They were super buttery and creamy, and so good. I highly recommend trying them!
I mean the restaurant is co-founded by a guy who’s spent his whole life milling grits… so.
Just when I thought I couldn’t eat a single bite more, dessert appeared on the table. I personally was pumped to try their Blubarb Pie (blueberry rhubarb, $5.5) because it has the best name in the world. It was pie-fection. I love a fruity pie, and this has the perfect balance of sweet, savory, warmth, and texture.
I’m gonna name my first kid Blubarb.
Their Brown Butter Coconut Pie ($5.50) was also to DIE for. Half the people I dined with are generally anti-coconut, but they all agreed that this pie is fantastic. Even if you think you’re not going to like it, you should give it a try, because it’s just that good.
Helloooooo nurse.
Whether you’re looking to go hard at brunch, eat BFD (breakfast for dinner) or stop by for pastries and a coffee to go, Millers is a breakfast lover’s dream. Be sure to give them a try if you haven’t already!
And also, invite me to go because I want to go back.
Millers All Day
120 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
843-501-7342
