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Xiao Bao Biscuit

Downtown · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 3 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Lunch in Charleston, SC
#6 Best Lunch#7 Outdoor Dining#34 Best Overall
4.4
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreFrom 1 platform · how this is calculated
Tripadvisor★ 4.4414 reviews

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address224 Rutledge St, Charleston, SC 29403
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Why Xiao Bao Biscuit ranks where it does

#6

Best Lunch in Charleston, SC

Newly tracked
  • Lunch recognition: Post and Courier (Feb 2026).
  • Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and 2 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Condé Nast Traveler, Jul 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.4 on Tripadvisor (414 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2021, 2025, 2026).
#7

Best Outdoor Dining in Charleston, SC

Newly tracked
  • Outdoor dining recognition: Charleston City Paper (Jul 2026).
  • Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and 2 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Condé Nast Traveler, Jul 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.4 on Tripadvisor (414 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 3 different years (2021, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) (Jul 2026)Michelin Guide: MICHELIN Guide American South 2025 - Charleston selections (Nov 2025)Charleston City Paper: 15 spots for outdoor dining around Charleston (Jul 2026)Post and Courier: 15 Charleston restaurants to try for lunch this month (Feb 2026)

Also top-ranked for Best Lunch

Pink Cactus, Malagón Mercado y Tapería, The Pass, Slightly North of Broad (SNOB). See the full ranking →

Frequently asked

Is Xiao Bao Biscuit good?

Xiao Bao Biscuit ranks #6 for Best Lunch in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Lunch recognition: Post and Courier (Feb 2026).

What is Xiao Bao Biscuit's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.4 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Xiao Bao Biscuit?

Xiao Bao Biscuit is at 224 Rutledge St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).