Mameem & Maudie Beaufort Cafe, Icery and Shoppe — Restaurant in South Carolina

Came in yesterday and had a couple of sandwiches which were good, so we brought our 2 girls in today for an early lunch about noon. The Privateer Sandwich I was told was cold, so I requested lettuce and tomato no onion, on sourdough. We received a hot sandwich which looked like the description of The Jib just on grilled sourdough instead of Rye. Before ordering I asked what the difference was between the two sandwiches and was told the Jib is hot and Privateer is cold. I asked for an extra pickle spear on my platter, was nearly charged for it. Their canned drinks are advertised as fountain beverages. $2.25 for a can of coke with a cup of ice. I don’t appreciate dishonest advertisement. We had a good experience yesterday but today was disappointed in the order mistake, and the cost of a can of Coke being marked up like 400%. We’ll give it a rest for now, may come again in the future to give them another try.

Dear Owner, Your response comes off as attacking and rude. I was a small business owner previous to moving to SC, and know firsthand the struggles and challenges with employment and cost of operating. I did ask for clarifications with the front counter worker and did ask why drinks are $2.25 each. I was told that that’s due to the machine being broken and that’s why they’re giving cups of ice with the cans. Nowhere in my review did I suggest I wanted anything for free. Do not assume that I didn’t communicate while I was there on site. After reading your reply I can see how you deflect and take things like a public review personally. This is the free market, reviews are the right of consumers and I review honestly. I didn’t “slam” anyone. You could try employing more experienced personnel if you feel the age you are hiring does not communicate...

I like getting coffee from here, it's really good. I also enjoy the food here for the most part.

Today I got the mariner sandwich and soup of the day, which was supposed to be chicken and dumplings. Well when I got my plate, I was surprised to see chicken and tortilla soup on it instead. When I asked about it, we learned that the kitchen had failed to communicate to the front staff that they were out of chicken and dumplings for the day, so they gave me leftovers from the previous day instead. I wasn't really pleased with the options offered afterwards but I didn't want to waste the soup, even though it wasn't my fault, so I just kept it. The soup was alright. But the sandwich bread was too buttery for me (it was saturating the napkins I had to use to hold the sandwich with) and it was very salty as well. But it was good otherwise. I'm not entirely sure if the bread was sourdough either, like I had ordered. But at that point I just wanted to sit and eat my food. I really would have preferred if they had just let me know that they were out of chicken and dumpling soup before I even paid for it.

Not to mention, the first lady I made my order with did not seem very confident and it came off as unfriendly when I was speaking with her. I don't mean to be mean! I don't usually see her in the front so maybe she felt uncomfortable with customer service. Hopefully they tighten up a little more- I was disappointed in the lack of leadership today (though the young man up front really did his best and did no wrong), I really like coming to this place for fresh food otherwise.The Sandbar cookie was...

Wife and I stopped here on our way to Ft. Fremont and was very very happy we had.

It’s a very nice place clean and well decorated with murals and interesting art works. They also have a small boutique type store adjacent so it gives you something to do while you wait. Definitely recommend checking it out.

The due it very deli like with the service. Order at the counter and bring it out to you. Everyone was very nice and friendly and more that willing to chat about cool things to do nearby. As tourists we really appreciate it!

Now the food. I got the Quarter Deck, which is a 1/4 LB hotdog with the works and it was by far the best hotdog I’ve ever had. The hotdog by it’s self was pretty good, salty and with a nicely caramelized outside. This dog is piled with chill, coleslaw, may, mustard, cheese and ketchup. Everything was quality. Chili was home made and fresh, slightly sweet and very meaty. Coleslaw also homemade and seems to be from scratch and it was perfect. Nothing seems old or stored long at all even, wouldn’t be surprised if everything was made daily.

If we’re every back in the are we will stop by...