New Restaurants and Stores Opening in Charleston, SC and Around the Lowcountry in 2026

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New Restaurants & Dining Concepts (2026 Openings)

By Mark A Leon

2026 Restaurant Openings in Charleston & the Lowcountry

πŸ“ Downtown Charleston & Charleston Peninsula

  • PopUp Bagels β€” A national bagel franchise known for freshly baked bagels and rotating schmears will open at 83 Mary Street.
    🌐 Website: https://www.popupbagels.com
  • Bareo β€” A Filipino-Japanese concept focusing on dumplings and kakigōri (Japanese shaved ice) from local restaurateurs.
    🌐 Website: https://www.bareocharleston.com/
  • The Crossing β€” A coastal Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with seafood and seasonal fare, part of The Cooper at 176 Concord Street.
    🌐 Website: https://thecooper.com/ (operator site, also CurrentBurger)  
  • CurrentBurger β€” A nostalgic soda-shop style burger joint with smash burgers and shakes, also part of The Cooper.
    🌐 Website: https://thecooper.com/  
  • ODD DUCK MARKET (Downtown) β€” A cafΓ© and market featuring coffee, wine cocktails, and seasonal food β€” opening a second Charlestont location.
    🌐 Website: https://oddduckmarkets.com/  
  • Smalls Sliders β€” Atlanta-based fast-casual slider concept serving burgers, fries, and shakes in North Charleston.
    🌐 Website: https://smallssliders.com/  

πŸ“ Mount Pleasant & Surrounding Areas

  • Paris Baguette β€” International bakery cafΓ© serving pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in Mount Pleasant.
    🌐 Website: https://www.parisbaguette.com/  
  • Giannone Eatery & Italian Market β€” Italian cafΓ©, sandwich shop, and wine bar opening Winter 2026.
    🌐 Website: https://giannoneeatery.com/  
  • DECOY Bar β€” A new neighborhood bar concept from the team behind Dog & Duck, opening in Mount Pleasant in early 2026.
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🍰 Other New & Related Openings (2026)

  • Cachita’s Kitchen β€” From food truck to brick-and-mortar on North Market Street, Charleston β€” offering Mexican street-style tacos and creative burritos.
    🌐 Website: https://cachitaskitchenchs.com/  
  • Cooper Coffee & Wine β€” A new cafΓ©-by-day and wine bar-by-night overlooking the marina.
    🌐 Website: https://thecooper.com/  
  • Vinea Courtyard Kitchen β€” European-inspired restaurant coming to River Landing Drive (opened Sept. 2025 but trending into 2026 dining lists).
    🌐 Website: https://vineakitchen.com/  

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2026 Retail Openings & New Stores

  • Golf Galaxy – Mount Pleasant β€” Specialty golf gear, simulators, lessons, and custom fittings opened in early 2026.
    (Corporate site: https://www.golfgalaxy.com/)  
  • Sephora – Mount Pleasant β€” A standalone Sephora store scheduled to open in mid-March 2026, offering beauty products and services.
    🌐 Website: https://www.sephora.com/  
  • Modern Movement Yoga β€” Boutique fitness studio with yoga and strength classes opened January 2026 at 140 East Bay Street.
    🌐 Website: https://modernmovementyoga.com/  

🍴 Noteworthy Upcoming & Early-2026 Concepts

Some additional places are slated to open early in the year or are trending as β€œcoming soon”:

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