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!!!“

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

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

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

“Amazing food! Great environment!“

“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!“

“A charming, authentic coffee shop in Charleston’s historic district. The coffee is of good quality. The design is very simple, but bright and clean. It’s a bit cramped, but the great coffee makes up for it. I recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.“

“Favorite coffee Shop!! Love you guys!“

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

“Harken was a great experience. The staff was friendly and enjoyed interacting with our baby daughter, which brought smiles all around. We had a delicious vanilla latte and an amazing fresh chocolate chip cookie. The ambiance was pleasant, with seating available inside and outside. Overall, I highly recommend Harken.“

“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!“

“When we travel to Charleston from WV we always visit WildFlour Pastry for a Hot chai and raspberry scone. 😋 This week was my daughters 21st Birthday so of course we went to WildFlour and purchased a Red Velvet Cake to celebrate. It was delicious!! The staff was very helpful and pleasant! Thank you for helping me to make my daughters birthday memorable! 🎂 🎈 Love from WV!“

“Clean, nice staff. Free wifi…very quiet.“

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

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

“I try and visit this restaurant every time I’m in town, Food is always top notch, always greeted with charm from all the employees and I can’t go a time without a sweet interaction from the manager Miah! I will always recommend this place to all my friends and family. Wish I lived closer to town so I can enjoy it everyday! Thank you Maple street biscuit company“

“Best Java Chip Frappe I have ever had! We will absolutely be back to this coffee shop!“

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

“Great bagels and coffee! Will be back“

“Blūm is one of our favorite hidden gems downtown. A quiet, roomy coffee shop with plenty of space to spread out and get work done. The coffee is always delicious, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. We love meeting clients here because it’s easy to focus, and the parking situation (rare for downtown!) is super convenient. It’s the perfect mix of cozy and professional.“

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

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

“My Husband and I spent the last part of our Anniversary Day at Charleston Coffee Exchange....Bee's Ferry/ Ashley River Road Location. It was our first time...my Husband picked from Online Coffee Shop Listings. WOW! What a Beautiful Find! The loveliest employees that included Josh, our outstanding Barista, and sweet Olivia that placed our orders with perfection! Our Iced Caramel Macchiato Beverages were among the best we've ever had. The Cheese Danish we split was delicious! Warm, lively conversation abound with the staff and including one regular customer as well. Can't wait to return and meet Kaitlin, Josh's wife, that we understand works there as well! Big Thank you to all of you for topping off our day in such a special way! See you soon!🎉“

“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🌴🪴🌺🍍🍌🍓“

“Wonderful atmosphere/aesthetic, love the little sitting area outside. Quick service. Breakfast sandwich was great. Main complaint was my chai latte was very watery. Perhaps their coffee is of similar quality to the rest of the place… their chai is not. Stick to coffee when you’re here.“

“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!“

“Honestly the best coffee I’ve ever had—smooth, rich, and perfectly made. You can tell they care about every cup. The staff were wonderful: friendly, welcoming, and genuinely excited about what they do. The garden is so peaceful and beautiful that I completely lost track of time sitting out there with my laptop. Truly a hidden gem in Charleston.“

“Excellent customer service! Had an issue with my online order and they called right away to offer a refund or replacement. Oh and the food and coffee is great, too! Had the nut butter oatmeal, was not overly sweet which I prefer, and very filling! Would definitely recommend!“

“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.“

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

“I come from downtown to frequent this place. The staff is super friendly and attentive. Today was crazy rainy, the shop was busy, but the young lady behind the counter was cheerful and knocked that line out in no time. Oh, I guess most important is the fact that the products are all delicious 🤤 Love this place!!“

“Best specialty coffee in town.“

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

“We stopped by Waflin Quick Shop after spotting a photo of their desserts on the door and we’re glad we did! We ordered chocolate-covered strawberries made fresh to order, just the way we like them. So yummy!

The shop itself is a bit of a hodgepodge with a quirky mix of items, but the desserts definitely stood out. A fun little find for a sweet treat!“

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

“Very cute beachy aesthetic and the staff were super friendly & easily answered my dietary questions. I'm very excited to have a closer coffee shop!

Their cinnamon roll is very good. Unfortunately the chai is almost straight milk & my sandwich was pretty burnt. I know they just opened up so I'm down to give them another shot in the future and maybe try something different from their menu.

I would also love to see the website menu get updated with food descriptions.“

“It was a nice surprise to find this shop with a big patio, it is Spring and the weather is cooler in the morning a good way to enjoy your first cup of coffee with the sounds of the birds. I enjoyed the coffee a lot!! If I'm in the area I'll be back“

“recomendado amis paisanos y atodos“

“Absolutley Elegant place. Nice menu , friendly staff, good food & great service. The lady volinist playing there made our vist there so enjoyable! Well done!“

“This was probably the best coffee we had in Charleston! I absolutely recommend stopping in here. While prices are not listed, it's basically the same you would pay at any other coffee shop, but you will have an amazing drink! It's absolutely worth stopping in! It only took a couple minutes for both drinks. 1,000% recommend!“

“Goooooood grief… SO glad we found this ice cream spot- it’s adorable and the ice cream is AMAZING!!!! Definitely recommend the flight. 😁“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“They are the best doubts and the service here is wonderful service is amazing 🤩 Better the Crispy Kreame“

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