50 Best Coffee Shops in Charleston

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

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

“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!!! 😊“

“We discovered this little gem today while in Pittsburgh strip district, the staff and coffee were both fabulous. We can’t wait to go back. 😊🧡😊“

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

“Amazing food! Great environment!“

“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.“

“Favorite coffee Shop!! Love you guys!“

“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!“

“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.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this place! The people who work there are so nice and go above and beyond. The coffee is amazing! And the cafe itself has so much to offer in its small space. Whether it’s hot food items, cold food to go, wine, or jarred local goodies, it does not disappoint. Go visit!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“Best specialty coffee in town.“

“Service was fast! The drinks and food were incredible. I’m a guy with a big appetite and the sandwich was very filling. I was impressed the quality of the biscuit, the egg, and the added bacon (extra thick!!)

Great aesthetic too. Top tier Cafe, absolutely.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“A truly amazing incredible coffee shop. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is chill, clean and fits the James Island and Folly surfer vibes. There are plenty of places to sit with free WiFi. The food is great quality, tastes great and clean. There’s a beer and wine bar as well. Highly recommend.“

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

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

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

“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!“

“The Grasshopper Toast was an amazing blend of 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!“

“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!“

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

“Got some whole beans from my sister! Awesome coffee!!“

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

“Best Almond croissant. Mixed Berry tart too !“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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.!💜“

“Her first Frappuccino ❤️ We love you SB!“

“recomendado amis paisanos y atodos“

“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!“

“Had really good jot latte and a wonderful brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso and the prices were very affordable for Starbucks and well prepared. They had muffins yogurt parfaits and fruit and at hotel prices yet coffee was well priced. Great for quick morning g coffee especially since I didn’t have a car and then Starbucks was half hour walk. Enjoyed having it right on the lobby

Parking: Maybe quickly in front of hotel and run in

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to enter through lobby and reach“

“On vacation went to this location to grab my free birthday drink, was rewarded with a lovley man singing me happy birthday. He had a beautiful voice and made it feel like he truly cared it was my day. Would rate them 100x over again, wonderful location!!!“