Basic Kitchen Menu (2025 Update)

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Basic Kitchen in Charleston offers a unique dining experience with a focus on New American cuisine. The menu features a variety of options suitable for pescatarians, vegans, and vegetarians, with a commitment to using fresh, local ingredients. Customers rave about the chic and hip atmosphere, perfect for everything from a casual brunch to a working dinner. The quality and creativity of dishes like the yellow coconut curry and beet dip have left diners like Zoe S. completely obsessed. The restaurant is also known for its gluten-free options, like the designated gluten-free fryer for items such as sweet potato fries. With friendly and prompt service, as well as a commitment to sustainability through plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware, Basic Kitchen is a must-visit spot for those looking for a delicious and conscious dining experience.

Apps Entrees

Apps

SP Fries - TOGO

with chives, vegan ranch & ketchup (both sauces on sida)Vegan & Gluten FreeSoy in ranch
$15.60

Cauli Wings - TOGO

Tempura cauliflower, vegan buffalo sauce, and vegan ranch (both sauces on side)Contains GlutenSoy in ranch
$16.90

Corn Ribs - TOGO

Local corn, slightly spicy dry rub, vegan Alabama BBQ sauce, and green onion garnish. Vegan & Gluten FreeAlabama sauce contains SOY
$16.90

Vegan Caesar - TOGO

kale, cabbage, crispy chickpeas, pine nut & hemp seed 'parm' and sea bean dressing.Vegan & Gluten freeAllergies: Soy, pine nut
$22.10

GF Banana Bread - TOGO

with brown butter cream cheese.Gluten FreeAllergies: butter, eggs
$9.10

Basic Bowl - TOGO

roasted sweet potato, chimichurri broccoli, kale, aleppo tomato chickpeas, grains, magic green sauce on sideVegan, gluten freeAllergies: soy, sesame (in magic green), onion, garlic, soy, allium, pepper, vinegar
$26.00

Naughty Burger- TOGO

Brasstown farms grass-fed beef, double patty smash burger, aged white Cheddar, griddled onions, dijonnaise, bread and butter pickles, and sweet potato fries.Allergies: dairy, soy, garlic, pepper, onion, gluten & sesame (in bun)
$24.70

Good Burger - TOGO

housemade veggie patty, beet ketchup, harissa cabbage slaw, sweet potato fries.Allergies: Gluten (cannot be made GF), onion, garlic, soy, mushroom, red pepper
$22.10

Salmon Bowl - TOGO

Grilled salmon, Carolina gold rice, marinated cabbage, carrot ginger salad, cucumber, seaweed, and orange miso sauceGluten freeAllergies: sesame, soy
$36.40

Daisy Bowl - TOGO

Pumpkin seed tabbouleh, tomato & cucumber salad, caraway cabbage, chicken kofta meatballs, and garlic mint yogurt.Can be dairy free without yogurtAllergies: gluten, dairy, allium, nightshades, sunflowers, pumpkin seed, soy & garlic (in salad dressing
$36.40

Chicken Shawarma - TOGO

shawarma spice blend, caraway cabbage, zhug & sumac hummus, pita w/ pumpkin seed tabboulehAllergies- gluten, allium, sesame, nightshade
$24.70

Mushroom Shawarma - TOGO

shawarma spice blend, caraway cabbage, zhug & sumac hummus, pita with pumpkin seed tabboulehAllergies: gluten, allium, sesame, nightshade, pumpkin seed
$24.70

Spin & Feta Pita - TOGO

grilled cheese style, za'atar, hot honey & side saladAllergies- dairy, gluten, allium, nightshade (hot honey)
$23.40

Big Green Salad - TOGO

local lettuces, shallots, garlic breadcrumbs, pecorino, lemon thyme vinaigrette Allergies- dairy, gluten, mustard, allium
$18.20

Beet Campanelle - TOGO

roasted beets, whipped feta, garlic, brown butter, breadcrumbsAllergies - gluten, dairy, allium
$26.00

Thai Moon - TOGO

thai marinated swordfish, shaved napa cabbage, kale, cilantro, thai basil, cashews, coconut, miso-sesame dressing
$32.50

Chicken Dinner - TOGO

grilled chicken paillard, preserved lemon, harissa roasted squash, pumpkin seeds, arugula, sprouts & turmeric-tahini dressing
$29.90

Surfer's Delight - TOGO

scrambled eggs, citrus kale, sweet potatoes, avocado, and toast.Allergies: dairy (in eggs), gluten (in bread)
$24.70

Conscious Cowboy - TOGO

wishbone farm chicken sausage, BK cauli grits, potato-veggie hash, scrambled eggsGluten freeAllergies: dairy, garlic
$28.60

Avo Toast - TOGO

Sunny egg, everything spice, sourdoughAllergies: Allium, gluten Can be vegan without egg
$14.30

Salmon Toast - TOGO

house smoked salmon, herby cream cheese, pickled onion, dill, sourdoughAllergies: dairy, allium, gluten
$20.80

The Big Seedy - TOGO

Seeded bircher muesli, local apples, yogurt
$15.60

Veggie Hash - TOGO

farmer's market veggies, yukon gold potatoes, avocado, toastVegan without eggsAllergies- garlic, allium (chimichurri)
$24.70

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