Second State Coffee

1630 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston
(843) 633-0311

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Josiah Snyder

Not a great coffee shop. Came here to do some work with a business partner between 7:30-8:30AM. Ordered a mug of coffee (which was very bitter). Was surprised at the price for a 12oz pour, but I was more surprised when I came up about 30min later to order some food and get a refill. Thought I was just paying for a pastry, but then I learned they charge full price for a drip refill. Not sure why I said ok and didn’t just say no considering the coffee wasn’t great.

I understand paying full price for a new beverage, but full price for drip coffee in a mug was crazy to me. I haven’t been to a coffee shop before that doesn’t do refills on drip. Even Starbucks gives you free refills.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Abby Burgundy (A.B.)

2nd time here and it’s so unremarkable I didn’t even remember I had been here before until I pulled in the parking lot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Mathilde Hallé

Great coffee, a few vegan options in their pastries and breakfast options, great staff and fast service. However I regret that a somehow hip coffee shop charges extra in 2024 for non dairy cruelty free milk alternatives, especially with most non dairy milks costing the same or less than regular milk - no good reason for this practice, which ultimately discourages people from trying options that don’t involve animal exploitation.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Erin Grant

Service was friendly and quick, espresso tasted great - not too burnt - and the gluten free waffle was delicious! The interior left a little to be desired, but overall it was a good little shop.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lorin Zackular

best coffee we had in South Carolina!! ☕️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Muffin

Ryan Mangindaan

Had a great espresso pull. Temp, crema and amount were real good. Was able to get the flavor profile of the beans they used. Also had a great cup of their pour over. The atmosphere was real nice inside. Def worth a stop in.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Tati K.

This is a ? gem!! Waffles are just amazing!!! Good coffee!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

yushiang Huang

The best latte and waffle I ever had in Charleston ☺️

Jeffrey P Richards

Great coffee!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Tim Monroe

Been to hundreds of coffee shops. This is in my current top 5 I’ve been to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alyssa

Wow!!! Stellar coffee shop experience! I did not expect the food to be this good. I stopped in for coffee and breakfast with my friends and ordered the Lox & Cucumber waffle. So flavorful and filling! One of the best coffees shop meals I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lox & Cucumber Waffle

Traci Early

Very disappointed they didn’t have any sugar free syrups. $10 for one slice of avocado toast is extremely pricey.

Dietary restrictions: No sugar free syrup options

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado

Alyssa B

Wow!!! Stellar coffee shop experience! I did not expect the food to be this good. I stopped in for coffee and breakfast with my friends and ordered the Lox & Cucumber waffle. So flavorful and filling! One of the best coffees shop meals I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lox & Cucumber Waffle

Chelsea Fountain

Best coffee I’ve had in Charleston. Locally roasted, they offer pour overs and gluten free/vegan breakfast items. I was recommended this location as the best of their local chain and it did not disappoint!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Daniel Istoc

Best roster in Charleston, if you are making espresso at home this is the place to buy your beans.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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