The hippie movement proper may have dwindled over the years, but you’d never know it when visiting this fun, hippie-themed, restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. From the decor to the delicious food and the overall unassuming and laid-back atmosphere, the Mellow Mushroom on King Street is a living testament to a bygone era.

Located at 309 King Street and in the heart of the College of Charleston campus scene, Mellow Mushroom is a fun place to dine with pizzas that are always stone-baked to perfection.

Facebook/Mellow Mushroom (309 King St, Charleston, SC) The hippie-themed restaurant has undergone a few decor tweaks and upgrades over the decades since the doors first opened in 1974, but the overall grooviness remains.

Even the door handles are groovy!

©Robin Jarvis From the moment BEFORE you step into this Charleston eatery you just know you’re not leaving hungry or disappointed.

The food is groovy too!

Zomato/Boomer The Kosmic Karma Pizza is spellbinding and delicious. Pizzas are the specialty at Mellow Mushroom and it shows in every single bite.

Both the food and the decor are what really sets it apart from other establishments.

©Robin Jarvis The festive and fun atmosphere is fueled by colorful Bohemian-style artwork throughout.

The handcrafted statues and wall decor take the mushroom notion to new levels…

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TripAdvisor/GreatTraveltime …making this colorful restaurant a fun place to dine for the entire family.

Menu items include build-your-own perfect pizzas with dozens of toppings to choose from.

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©Robin Jarvis Salads, soups and appetizers create even more ways to be sure you leave full and satisfied.

Your first thought as you walk into this King Street location might be that it’s a bit small…

Facebook/Mellow Mushroom (309 King St, Charleston, SC) … but that notion couldn’t be any farther from the truth! The eatery includes two floors with inside seating and a bonus patio — the grooviest one in Charleston!

Over the last decade, the Mellow Mushroom franchise has grown throughout the South.

TripAdvisor/SuperGreg Each location is locally-owned and brimming with over-the-top decor! Have you visited this one on King Street? We’d love to know!

This location of Mellow Mushroom is located at 309 King St., Charleston, SC 29401. It’s open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. to midnight. Learn more on the official website!

Facebook/Mellow Mushroom (309 King St, Charleston, SC)

The hippie-themed restaurant has undergone a few decor tweaks and upgrades over the decades since the doors first opened in 1974, but the overall grooviness remains.

©Robin Jarvis

From the moment BEFORE you step into this Charleston eatery you just know you’re not leaving hungry or disappointed.

Zomato/Boomer

The Kosmic Karma Pizza is spellbinding and delicious. Pizzas are the specialty at Mellow Mushroom and it shows in every single bite.

The festive and fun atmosphere is fueled by colorful Bohemian-style artwork throughout.

TripAdvisor/GreatTraveltime

…making this colorful restaurant a fun place to dine for the entire family.

Salads, soups and appetizers create even more ways to be sure you leave full and satisfied.

… but that notion couldn’t be any farther from the truth! The eatery includes two floors with inside seating and a bonus patio — the grooviest one in Charleston!

TripAdvisor/SuperGreg

Each location is locally-owned and brimming with over-the-top decor! Have you visited this one on King Street? We’d love to know!

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