1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Orange Grove Plaza        |        843-297-8380        |        West Ashley, Charleston, SC 29407 

 
 

Daytime Service

Monday-Saturday 11-3

Evening Service

Tuesday-Saturday 4:30-9

 

Closed Sunday & Monday Evening

 

Customer Reviews...

"Had lunch at Gathering Cafe today for the first time. We've been meaning to go for a while now. SO glad we did. If you are in the area you MUST give it a try... Food was fresh, organic, and simply wonderful. Staff is extremely helpful without being overbearing."
"We had a delicious meal last night at The Gathering Cafe. My meatloaf with mashed potatoes and crispy brussels sprouts was amazing. I cleaned my plate. If no one was around I would have licked it too..."

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Comfort food with a healthy touch at Orange Grove Plaza in West Ashley. Enjoy affordable food made with fresh, local ingredients. Our dishes are inspired by in-season produce from the Carolinas and many of the ingredients we use are organic. There are daily specials for lunch and dinner.

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In the news...

The Gathering Cafe: W. Ashley Neighborhood Restaurant Antidote for Fast Food with Fresh, Local Flavors

Post & Courier | March 2013

...Conkle learned and practiced his craft at Magnolias, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island and Whole Foods. He channels the River Cottage in Britain for his inspiration, and although there are no hedgerows or pastures surrounding his cafe, there is a simplicity and straight-forwardness to the cooking and service...

New & Notable

Charleston Mag | March 2013

Tucked on Sam Rittenberg is this new casual café. Opened in November, the spot offers a menu of soups; salads; sandwiches; and mains including a classic meatloaf, chopped salad, and tuna melt, all within the $6 to $20 price range...

Gathering Cafe

Dish | Winter 2013

The former Sweetsmith Bakery on Sam Rittenberg Blvd. is now home to a comfortable spot to get healthy, satisfying, scratch-made food. West Ashley has been behind the curve on the farm-to-table movement compared to the more ambitious downtown restaurant scene. The Gathering Café, owned and operated by Chef Nathan Conkle, is changing all that...

 

Events

 

No Current Events

 

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