32 Best Cafes in Charleston

“Super cute cozy cafe with ample seating. I ordered their popular butter me up biscuit sandwich and it was delicious! Service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend this to all those who love breakfast foods and they also have a huge selection of drinks to choose from. I devoured my food so there aren’t any pics.“

“This neighborhood gem is one of my favorite places in Charleston. Do yourself a favor and stop in today for insanely good coffee, grab a bite to eat and meet the loveliest people.“

“The Grasshopper Toast was an amazing blend of flavors!“

“I love frequenting coffee shops and I always have my top 3 to my top 5. second state coffee is part of my top five coffee shops to go when i'm in deep in downtown. I also frequent blum coffee when i'm inowntown on the meeting street side and Kudu. to get some work done or if i'm looking for a huge place, then blum coffee, it is. Second state again had good service today.And good coffee“

“We always come here with friends to have the breakfast burrito and then we all head out to Blun Coffee literslly walking distance from Altlyss to warm up. The breakfast burrito is a generous portion and the ingreditents are always fresh. A plus to Atlyss .“

“I’ve been in here a number of times for coffee and to do some work. Usually a fairly quiet spot plus their coffee is great. If you have a sweet tooth give the peanut butter mocha a shot, it’s incredible. Friendly staff and great coffee, highly recommend Babas if you’re downtown!“

“Got the peach tea with strawberry popping boba. Sooooooo good!!!! one of the best i've had. Friendly & fast service. Will definitely be back!“

“This place is a great addition to West Ashley! The sandwiches are so good! I recommend the Turkey sandwich. Staff is really friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. There’s comfy spots in the back, several tables and window bar seats to work/eat at as well.“

“Love the place you just have to go check it out. Definitely get some food while you’re there. It’ll keep you going back.“

“I discovered this place this week while here for a visit, and I have eaten here two mornings in a row. It has such a cozy vibe, and the food and service are both great. I wish I had known about this place when I lived here until last year. I Would have definitely been a regular.“

“I went to Broad Street Cafe the other day for breakfast. They had excellent bagel sandwiches - I opted for the standard egg and cheese on a Jalapeno Bagel toasted. It was delicious! The staff were super friend and I would definitely go back“

“We had the best time visiting PCC last Sunday making lots of kitty friends! 🐈🐈‍⬛ I wanted to take them all with me back to Richmond! One in particular, Lucas was so sweet and loving! I'm going to miss him.!💜“

“My boyfriend and I stopped here after I told him DO NOT take me to Charleston and stop at a Starbucks! 😂 he was so glad I found this coffee shop, which was 4 mins away from the Starbucks. I believe he had one of the energy boosting drinks, which I had a sip of and it was amazing. I don’t even like those normally, but I would buy it on a hot afternoon. I had the Salty Cowboy. I was nervous ordering it hot, because it sounded better cold, but I prefer hot coffee 24/7. It was the best latte I’ve ever had. I’m in Charlotte, so I took note of the flavors to make it at home. I’m sure it won’t taste quite the same, but I NEED that latte every morning now!!!! I would’ve never thought of those flavors for a latte but wow, I’ll remember that one for years.

Also- I am a coffee lover, not a syrup lover. So if you’re worried this latte is too sickly, it is not. It was the perfect balance of coffee, sea salt, coconut and caramel. I also added a pinch of sea salt and cinnamon to the top of mine. I felt this latte was amazing, because the flavors went so well with the espresso. 13/10. I was talking about it all weekend!“

“This is now one of my favorite coffee shops to visit! Chip and the staff were friendly and professional. The banana bread paired with the macchiato (made with peanut milk) was a delicious combo. I also loved the atmosphere — such a great vibe. Keep up the great work!“

“Food is fairly priced, healthy options and looks great.“

“Great fresh food attractively prepared. Super gluten free selection. Quick, friendly and helpful service. Love the sauce on the side for those with high blood pressure or other special needs. We look forward to coming back! Recommend💯%“

“Always fantastic. The owner and staff are always so nice and friendly. :)“

“Amazing coconut cake, thank you!“

“Outstanding! When I booked this experience we were looking for a fabulous backdrop as we explored the city. What a hidden gem! The location, service and facilities made our experience memorable! The staff was very attentive to our party and we had to wait for nothing. The menu is top notch and offers different items than nearby establishments. Do yourself a huge favor and taste the grit bowls for starters. The crispness puts the fresh in their fresh fruit. We shall definitely return!“

“I had a breakfast burrito. It was more than what I can eat, but it was so tasty.“

“Lovely atmosphere, convenient location, friendly staff.“

“Such a fun and cozy place to be with the best coffee and pastries! Will definitely be back! I highly recommend😁“

“I asked my fiancé to find a nice coffee shop that also sells beer in Charleston. After her google search, she asked our friends at The Lucky Luchador and they also recommended your establishment. I was definitely impressed with the atmosphere and selection of beer that was available. I will be coming back soon and will be your ugliest ambassador!!! 😊“

“What do I recommend about Carmella’s? EVERYTHING and EVERYONE! We found this gem last year on our post Christmas visit. And Mandy is simply the best. Love this place!“

“Very good Açaí bowls! I had the Beech Bowl and my wife had the Nutella bowl! Only thing I could see that they could improve upon is the Acai was frozen hard. Maybe they premake the base and then put in the freezer? Anyways after it melted some and softened up it was great!!!“

“$45 to park legally for 4 hours is money I would've spent at the market. Somebody's making a killing on the parking. Love Charleston but will not be returning as much anymore.“

“This is a store we found when we went to watch the yacht, it looks like a small store, but there is a lot of food inside, with a lot of choices“

“Best vegan desserts I’ve had“

“Such great food!! The selection and service is wonderful. There were cooking burgers on the smoker/grill out back I smelled it from a block away and just had to check them out. I ended up getting the pulled pork panini let me so WOW it was so good their BBQ sauce is soooo good! I'm definitely glad i stopped in!“

“5.0 the best to go breakfast I've ever had. Locally sourced and organic. Amazing staff too.“

“Delicious! We enjoyed the Toll House, pecan pie, & cheesecake. These were all solids! We didn't love the red velvet as much, it was much drier than we prefer (and honestly I'm a little snobby about red velvet). It's the one place we didn't make a reservation for and at 8pm on a Thursday- we absolutely should have 😂. We ended up taking it to go. Loved the atmosphere too! Side note- m-th it doesn't open until 2. Should we ever visit the area again, this and Frannie and Fox (just around the corner from here) are MUSTS!“