50 Best Coffee Shops in Charleston

“Hipster joint in the North King area. Hipster who handed us menu’s at the bar “We’re a Rum forward bar”. Absolutely need the oyster sliders in your life. We had 6 between the two of us.“

“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!!! 😊“

“Super Delicious breakfast in a cozy laid-back Atmosphere!!!“

“EVERYTHING = TODO! From the food and drinks, to the atmosphere, and the people :)“

“We adored this place! We accidentally found the downtown Charleston location during our stay there at a close AirBNB! We visited 3 times in our 2.5 days there. Then, we passed by the John’s Island location on our way to Kiawah and decided to make the 25 min drive the next morning for our coffee and pop tart fix! Great coffee, service, pastries, toasts and local drink and food finds!“

“Love sightsee shop!!! The worst part about leaving Charleston was leaving sightsee.“

“Favorite coffee Shop!! Love you guys!“

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

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

“They are BUSY! Although we had a pretty long wait, the food was very good! Everyone in our party liked their bagels/breakfast sandwiches. Cute little place. I would return. I do wish it would’ve been less crowded, but they do good business!“

“Service and atmosphere is amazing, the pastries and coffee are always solid, the food can be hit or miss as its a bit on the sweet side sometimes could use spice or salt , and the quiche texturally has been a bit strange from time to time with the occasional charred cheese on top but never terrible.“

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

“⭐️ Jessi is awesome!!! ⭐️ Sweetest and best personality to run the front! Anyone would be so lucky to have them represent their establishment!“

“Good Food & Drink, Short on Atmosphere We enjoyed the Pecan Croissant, the Cinnamon Coffecake Muffin and a couple of lattes. All the items were very tasty. My only complaint would be about the atmosphere. It isn’t really a pleasantly comfortable place to sit and enjoy. Lots of signs on the door with instructions and not too clean, haphazard tables inside, etc. While efficient, the person who took our order wasn’t welcoming or particularly helpful. So, run in, get your stuff and vamoose.“

“You order at the counter here which we didn’t realize. The girl working the counter was not super friendly. The food was actually very good - both of us got the retro plate with berry jam for the biscuit. It was phenomenal. Sadly both of our eggs were overcooked but other than that it was really good“

“😃 great well-crafted coffee drinks with fresh pastries.“

“Great coffee! My wife and I saw their beans at another local coffee shop so we decided to give their coffee shop a try and we are glad we did! We enjoyed sitting here drinking our coffee and relaxing. We got some beans to take home for ourselves as well.“

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

“Perfect latte and perfect customer service!“

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

“Great bagels and coffee! Will be back“

“Super cute store, very kind staff, and great treats! The seasonal menu is great and I love the banana bread latte. It’s great how they host events like book trades and candle making!! how cute?! a little bit pricy but i’m happy to support local small businesses when I can!!“

“Huriyali Gardens cafe in Charleston, SC, offers an enchanting garden vibe with lush greenery. The iced coffee and smoothies are great and the outdoor seating feels like a secret oasis, perfect for relaxing. They also allow dogs on the patio and the food is locally sourced as well!! 10/10🌴🪴🌺🍍🍌🍓“

“This place was delicious! There is something for everyone here, Highly recommended 🔥🔥🔥“

“Full-time traveler, here(@whatrvdoing)! Hands down the tasting at ten absolutely opened up my eyes to the culture. This great experience accompanied with good people and perfect coffee will leave you thirsty for more. If you cannot make it at ten order some online. Cheers!“

“Definitely a favorite spot to hit for coffee. I often buy bags of beans to have grounded for my Kuerig. I love the free cup when I buy a bag too“

“Huriyali Gardens cafe in Charleston, SC, offers an enchanting garden vibe with lush greenery. The iced coffee and smoothies are great and the outdoor seating feels like a secret oasis, perfect for relaxing. They also allow dogs on the patio and the food is locally sourced as well!! 10/10🌴🪴🌺🍍🍌🍓“

“Awesome location and vibe-- coffee and espresso is excellent!Btw, they have espresso martinis on tap!!! Great coffee place inside the Wyndham Hotel!“

“One of THE best gelatos you will ever have!! Will visit again“

“Just go here. Do it. The people that work here are so nice, the coffee is fresh and probably the best we had on our trip, and our kids destroyed the pastries (homemade pop tarts were a hit). 10/10 coming back next time we're in town.“

“Best specialty coffee in town.“

“Community Perk has become my go to coffee shop! They recently added some new pastries and breakfast sandwiches that are delicious - definitely try the donuts and the biscuit sandwich. The people who work there are really friendly and helpful too.“

“Stopped by Waflin for a quick dessert and was blown away! Their menu of waffle and ice cream treats is impressive, and the hazelnut waffle I tried was pure perfection—warm, crispy waffle paired with creamy, cold ice cream. The presentation was top-notch, like a little edible masterpiece. Got a chance to chat with the team, and their pride in their Turkish roots and craft really shines through. Absolutely recommend!“

“Love having a first class coffee shop in the neighborhood. Staff takes time to speak to customers in a warm and engaging way. The patio is beautiful, a great place to read or work while enjoying a yummy beverage. They also have a great special diet selection which can be hard to find. Check it out“

“I love this coffee shop, they care about their beans a lot. My only wish is that they used local milk, you can’t beat that flavor. If they used local milk it would be my favorite in Charleston, however, even so, I continue to go back. The service is phenomenal and the people who work here are lovely. Oh and they also have the best quiche I’ve had in Charleston.“

“My husband, Skip, and I popped a bottle of Dom Pérignon, for NYE, and I had two glasses... I do not usually go so wild. But, after my crazy night, I needed a little pick-me-up. I decided to try this new "Point Break." I went to the drive-through, and the most LOVELY and STUNNING young girl took my order. She said her name was "Mary Catherine." She was very sweet. She answered all my questions about the menu with ease. Clearly well-studied. I got a "Mochiatto", suggested by Miss Mary Catherine. It was delicious and was perfect to cure these New Year's Morning willies! LOL!! I will definitely be back to this establishment.“

“The best empanadas, ice cream and customer service!! We love the beef and ham/cheese flavors.“

“Absolutely the best Teas! I love both locations, the West Ashley location and the Summerville location but I will say I by far had the best tea today that a young women made me. The Jolly Rancher with Immunity instead of the hydration. So good!! Give it a shot!!!“

“Best local spot for a cappuccino & maybe getting some work done, but the cappuccino makes me feel productive all by itself.“

“So here’s the truth about everyone’s favorite coffee shop owner she runs around her employees acting like a teenager spreading rumors, bullying, and making fun of people 25 years younger than her. She spreads rumors about people getting pimped out with other employees on the phone, tells her employees they will never make it in the career they have been working towards their whole lives, screaming at young mother over the phone while she’s taking care of her children calling her broke and desperate. Let her employees steal tips from a girl who quit. Also letting a girl work who texted her a positive Covid test . She also had told three employees not test when they were in direct contact with Covid so that she didn’t have to close the shop. Consistently disregards individuals pronouns and makes it very obvious it’s out of pure ignorance. We have contacted cooperate and they didn’t mind or atleast meet with her and try and get her some management training and she thinks it’s all a joke. Hopefully this opens up someone’s eyes and sees who she really is.“

“recomendado amis paisanos y atodos“

“We started buying coffee at Big Kick Coffee when our daughter lived in Charleston. Always stopped by the Market before leaving. Now we order online once a month. Best coffee ever!!“

“Starbucks inside Target at Citadel Mall is so convenient! I love the location and the service is quick and the baristas are always friendly. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best ice cream I’ve had in a very long time. Going to be hard to top but we try new places wherever we go! Cookie dough and cookies and cream were awesome!“

“Had to wait in a short line, but the owner let us know right away. I loved the transparency. It was a cool spot to hangout in and watch the nitrogen ice cream being made right in front of our eyes. The ice cream was to die for! I can’t wait to come back!“

“Does the fact that I go to Mercantile and Mash 4 days a week speak to any admiration I may have for it? 😂“

“I go to this place like 2-3 times or more a week. Che, one of the baristas (I think that's the right term...lol) is a jack of all trades, she is very well equipped to make everything on the menu and almost any other thing you ask. She is pleasant and willing to make customers exactly what they want. PJs is definitely on top of my list!“

“To be honest you guys your so nice to me. Was incredable to spent those days there, what kind a goog family you have in work. I love it, welcome to Tanzania at Tembo Coffee Company. Thanks.“

“I love the Starbucks inside Harris Teeter at West Ashley Circle Center. Very convenient location and a great place to stop and relax while shopping for groceries. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“