The Cold Spot - Charleston

I remember this place before the fire. It was a dandy then and the newly rebuilt version is no different. Great family sports environment (not a bad seat in the house because you're surrounded by big screens everywhere! , big patio section, consistently good on food drinks, and the staff are as nice as they could be. The parking is sometimes challenging but that's because they're good. Easy ADA access.

I ordered 100 wings for an event. In my opinion, when ordering 100 wings, they should come with some ranch, Bleu cheese, or some type of dressing. Unfortunately, they did not. It cost about $10 for 2 pints of dressing. The wings were a hit, but the kids thought the mild was medium and the medium was hot. They mentioned that the wings from this place are always spicier than others, which I appreciate as a fan of spice. However, they were missing celery or any sides typically included at other places. The wings were served in aluminum baking pans, making it easy to serve, but the lids were not reusable to store the leftover hot wings. I suggest they consider using cardboard lids like China King does. The pickup process was straightforward, but it is worth noting that you pick up at the gas station, not the restaurant, which may cause confusion.

I've been going to Cold Spot since I moved to the area in 2017. The salads are awesome, the wings are delicious, and the staff is great. My son stops by often after school and the staff are always nice to him. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner last Friday by chance when I was picking up my order and love this place even more after talking with him. He was kind and down to earth. He told me how that day, June 3rd, was the 50th anniversary for Cold Spot. He spoke of adversity he and his wife dealt with initially when running the business those first few years and how over time the community began to embrace him and his wife. He told me in the humblest way how he had done every job there from cooking to prepping to cleaning to running the register. Keep in mind, he was actually running the register (as the owner) when I was picking up my order and greeted his staff as they walked by- he laughed and said he didn't run the register often anymore and apologized for taking an extra moment ringing it up. I told him I have been to all three Cold Spots. He told me he used to sleep in the basement (I'm assuming as they were getting the business off the ground). He then picked up my food and walked it out to the car with me helping me get it in the car. This was a very brief talk, but it actually made me look at Cold Spot in a whole new way. I will always be a customer after speaking with the owner. I could hear the dedication, perseverance, and kindness he possesses. I hope to meet his wife one day. Congratulations on over 50 years, Sir! I consider this place a staple of Dunbar (and Charleston as a whole) and I also consider it and the staff my neighbors. P.S. try the hummus, Greek salad (really any salad), and the lemon pepper wingers....my favorites Enjoy!!! Kelly

They have a great variety of food options. I suggest trying the Gyro, either the regular or Buffalo chicken, for a unique taste. The wait staff is extremely welcoming.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to try Cold Spot based on Google reviews. The food was delicious, the waitress was attentive and friendly, and the prices were reasonable. We would definitely come back again!