Sam's Uptown Café

28 Capitol St, Charleston
(304) 346-6222

Recent Reviews

amanda comer

We didn't eat, just drank but Sam our bartender was a peach. Tasty drinks, fun music, went on a Wednesday night so wasn't very busy. Still a good time.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Patti T (Pattikake)

Be warned that this establishment is a bar and is 21 and up. We went through some effort to get here, park and we're turned away at the door with our son. I wish it was named bar instead of Cafe online ( to be fair, their door says bar, but online it does not).

Teresa M

I am a repeat customer.Vegetarian options: Many choices.Dietary restrictions: Great selection.Parking: Several options.Kid-friendliness: Evening hours cater more towards adults.Wheelchair accessibility: Option available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Loaded Fries, Cheeseburger with Onion Rings, Philly Cheese Steak with Homemade Chips, Pastrami with Homemade Chips, Prime Rib Sandwich, Philly Steak Sandwich, Fried Green Tomato blt Sandwich, Mozzarella Sticks, Garden Salad, Hamburger, Quesadilla, Steak Fries, Reuben Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Steven Boettcher

Probably one of the best burgers I've had around here. The Samburger doesn't disappoint when it comes to flavor and satisfaction. The only negative feedback that I have is the service. They seemed to only have one person working in the front which resulted in a longer wait for our check, drinks, etc. Just keep that in mind in case you're on a time budget.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Hamburger

Johnny Shelton

Good drinks, great service, and the best BLT of all time. If you're in town too late for the restaurant scene, just show up here for food even if you don't drink.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Diana Waugh

Was recommended by a friend to try Sam's. I was not really expecting anything, since, I am very picky. This will not be the only time I will frequent this café!Got there around 1:30pm, so still had brunch menu (along w/ reg.menu),there was a lot of different food,appetizers, drinks etc... to choose from.Husband got The Rachel, turkey rueben, I opted for the brunch quessilla, shroom,peppers,fried green tomatoes and gorganzol cheese.It was delicious!The service was outstanding!The whole vibe was a great experience!It was spot on!!Will definitely go again and then some.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Merchant

Excellent dive type bar with outstanding comfort food. Friendly bar staff. Good vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

R K

Rude staff; slimy/undercooked fried food; staff is hostile towards customers. Ignorant of deescalation or laws governing bouncers.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Brandie Howard

I absolutely love this place but today I am beyond upset. I asked for a chicken Philly with no onions and another chicken Philly with Just, chicken cheese and bread and no pickle in the box one and a Steak Philly how it comes 2 out 3 of my orders was correct. The other that was wrong was mine. I called to tell them that my order was wrong and I will come back tomorrow because the roads are very slick and not safe and i’ve already came out once and wasn’t coming out again, other than the lady saying sorry about your meal, replace it and write your name down as in good customer service I was met with attitude on the phone her response was I watched him make the box. He might’ve just switched it up. ( in reference to which box, the pickle should be in) And I replied even which with the pickle being in the wrong box , the sandwich was still wrong And I would like to come back tomorrow to get my sandwich correct she replies are you gonna eat i reply, and say no she says how am I even supposed to know that you could of already eaten the food already. How would I know? I reply and say I have no problem bringing you the food that I’m not going to eat tomorrow she replies and says yeah OK and hangs up the phone I understand having a bad day, but taking it out on your customers is not professional at all .

Food: 1

Service: 2

Valerie F.

Great for late night food! Tenders, wings and burgers with chips. Too late for fries, alternatives served with chips. A great bar for drinks and plenty of parking on the street. Big signage so you won't miss it! Will return on next trip.

Gerald C.

The food is overrated and the service here could not possibly be worse. The bartenders are incredibly rude and I once waited almost an entire hour to be served on a night when there was literally no one else in the bar.

Handel Photo

Not a review guy but Place smelled like the Sewage was backed up. My food came out super greasy. Would recommend just for a quick drink.

Food: 1

Service: 5

Jarrod Owsley

Really good food and fun atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami with Homemade Chips, Reuben Sandwich

stephanie hairston

Nice night out with family! Establishment was really laid back, drinks were good!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Joshua Hartman

The food was pretty good. I got a burger loaded and with cheese (they forgot my bacon!). It was done very well; thick and juicy. I prefer a thin, smash burger, but it was pretty good. Onion rings were crisp and flavorful without too much breading. Wife got the Reuben (I ate half) and it was very good, but needed more sauce. The chef didn't care for the way our fries turned out, so they not us a fresh batch without even asking! Nice! Service was excellent. The side of the restaurant we were seated looked like they were using it partially for storage, and the restroom needed some real attention. Overall, I'd still recommend this place if you like thick burgers.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger

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