Porchetta Shop — Restaurant in Charleston

This dapper shop was a nice treasure to find. I knew I wanted to eat a good sandwich before leaving town and found this menu to be quite intriguing. Upon walking in, it reminded me of sandwich shops I've been to in NYC and the decor was right on point. After reviewing the menu and what was available, my family and I placed our orders. There's also items for purchase in the back that are imported from Italy or made in house, which was nice! We picked up a few items, got some sweets and coffee and waited for our order. The coffee is good here, especially the affogoto. It's an espresso shot over gelato, absolutely fantasy and a great way to jolt oneself! With one bite of our sandwiches, we were blown away by not only the flavor, but by the simplicity and meticulousness that went into creating every sandwich. First, that focaccia, which is homemade, was excellent! It might have been the best focaccia I've had! So flavor, flaky and soft, it truly was a great vehicle for our sandwiches. Between the eggplant, mortadella and porchetta, each sandwich was its own flavor bomb in each bite. Between the flavoring of the eggplant and meat, the arugula, which added some peppery notes and the sauces that tied each one together, just outstanding! Plus, the cookies and muffins we had were great as well! Now I will say with the cannolis, they were not filled all the way, as I saw they had a big space in the middle. However, the flavor wasn't bad. All I know is when in town, this is a must stop. It may not be in the city but it's...

very sad to leave this review, we've been here many a times and always enjoyed it but not only has menu changed for the worse but so have their attitudes.. walked in and decided to order my usual go to - the Chicken Milanese and as they got started we asked which cannoli is the best or most popular. the gal working proceeds to tell us that “cannolis are gross” so she wouldn’t get one had to pry it out of her practically but the pistachio is most popular.. so we ask for one of those and she seemed very annoyed with having to make one.. meanwhile sandwich is made so we head out- open the sandwich in the car and it’s soaked all over the paper, exterior of bag and throughout the sandwich in grease, i’m talking pouring out. so went back thinking they gave us the wrong sandwich because it was flat out terrible and completely different than what it was before.. no exaggeration grease was dripping everywhere, like inedible- not only were they were super rude, unhelpful and patronizing when I went back and wouldn't fix it, stating that they changed that sandwich and don’t have any of the previous ingredients. okay fine- then why not change the name if it’s a completely different sandwich??? the only solution was to buy another sandwich or my loss on a $15 bag of grease. thanks for the help.. as i’m leaving a guy working yells out "next time read the menu BUD” I was so taken aback I didn’t even have words during this experience, ended up throwing it out.

I'd recommend jersey mikes over this place if that...

This place was recommended by a friend of mine. First is parking, good luck. If you call they can't really help, since I did call to ask as charelston parking is tricky. You may get lucky and find a spot on the street otherwise no idea where a free or pay parking lot is located.

Next service was ok. Not super friendly and if you ask questions they are kind of vague. I asked about the dipping sauce a friend recommended and was told 1 sandwich would come with it, come to find out that was the wrong one and ended up having to pay almost $3 for the sauce so I could try it.

Price, is middle of the road. It isnt a bad price for the amount of food you are getting. The sandwich is latge. Bread is very good and it taste alright. Nothing id go a second time to get or crave on a random day. But it isnt terrible and is a good meal when raining.

Atmosphere, very cute and it gives that "European" feel, as does the service. So that aspect hits it right out the park for if you want "an experience". They have no indoor seating or stools so quick bite or take it to go.

The desert, the cannoli is like any other cannoli you'd get at a local pizza bar. Now they DID have some Italian chocolates that were divine and to me took this place from a 3 star to a 4 star. I've found these online and ordered them in bulk.

Overall though cute place, iffy service, decent food, not a place I'd head...