The food, coffee, and beer is great. They were also extremely accommodating of my dog sitting outside with us.
February 2024
This has always been one of our stops in downtown Charleston, especially for breakfast or lunch. Always friendly and delicious.
February 2024
Stopped in for a late lunch and this place was perfect. Small, tight menu of French staples made with simple and good ingredients. Very nice wine options and a range of other smaller bites for an in between-meals bite.
Gaulart & Maliclet French Café opened its door during the summer of 1984 in Charleston, SC by artists Gwylene Gallimard & Jean-Marie Mauclet as a tool to build community through food. They remain advisors to the longtime employees that carry on their legacy. The shared tables that bring the height of the customer to the same height of the staff, the open kitchen, the focus on simple, fresh ingredients and our commitment to making fresh soups and specials daily are just as important today as they were when we opened. Charleston continues to expand outward and change demographically but the Café remains a place where people of all walks of life can gather, communicate, and enjoy a home cooked meal and an affordable glass of French Wine!
Recommended as Best Value Because: Fast & French is passionate about providing an authentic French experience; naturally, they serve excellent French cheeses and wines in an affordable yet sophisticated manner.
Best for Lunch Because: Fast & French is an all-seasons lunch favorite: grab soups on a chilly day, or take your cheese and break to-go for a summertime picnic.
