50 Best Coffee Shops in Charleston

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

“The best iced ulce de leche latte I have ever had ever OMG The cold foam is home made and is absolutely delicious. Customer service 5 stars and lightbibg fast service. Our lattes were up in 3 minutes. Free parking. Place is spacious inside and modern. Will return.“

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

“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!!! 😊“

“Amazing food! Great environment!“

“Delicious coffee with attentive service. Will be back next time I’m in town!“

“Great food and service. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“Favorite coffee Shop!! Love you guys!“

“This is where I always choose to sit and study during my days off. The staff are very cute and friendly. I come so often that they remember my name and my favorite Matcha. You must definitely try Ice Matcha Latte double Matcha, it will be more flavorful than if you order a normal cup of Matcha.
Hope you have an enjoyable experience.“

“Stayed upstairs at an AirBB and had our first lunch there. Service, food and portions were amazing. Great selections of beer, wine and other beverages plus Italian delicacies. Highly recommend a visit to Daniela’s Downtown🍷💯“

“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🌴🪴🌺🍍🍌🍓“

“My favorite spot in Charleston! Atmosphere, service, quality of coffee, everything is superb and it feels like home. l always get the honey oat milk latte iced and sometimes they draw a little bee on the cup🥹 the pour over presentation and taste is also always a hit.“

“Stumbled upon this coffee shop while traveling. Ended up going here multiple times during our stay. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the beans they have. Coffee was consistently made and the pour overs were fantastic. Not sour or bitter, just amazing. If I’m ever in the area again I’ll 100% go back.“

“Completely worth all the hype!! I am a big coffee snob, drink my coffee black kind of snob, and don't drink sugary coffee drinks. We stopped here with the intention of getting a basic americano for a quick caffiene fix. On a whim decided to try the Folly Fog (because of other reviews). You have to stop yourself from guzzling it. It's the best non black ice coffee!!! Definitely just became a a planned regular stop for every visit to Charleston!“

“Best specialty coffee in town.“

“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!🎉“

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

“I stumbled upon this place recently and I'm obsessed!!
We were greeted upon entry with friendly faces and they were very accommodating.
I tried the black sesame cardamom latte and was pleasantly surprised! I love that their syrups are homemade.
The bonus 🌟s for service comes from the beautiful latte art and the sweet faces that the barista drew on my kid's steamer 'coffees'.
The breakfast sandwich and every quiche we've had here is divine! I love the garlic aoili on the sandwich, something fairly small with a big impact.
I especially love the outdoor area. It's all gated in and perfect for parents to drink coffee while the kids play.
Overall, we can't wait to return!“

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

“We popped in before a day of Charleston adventure and we were beyond pleased. The shop itself is super adorable and I love the ode to the classic movie Point Break hung in back! We got the Salty Cowboy with almond milk and it was absolute caramel & coconut perfection. I will definitely stop in again when I come back.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Amazing experience every time. Staff is always so friendly and always willing to make suggestions. The loaded teas are my favorite. I come almost weekly to stock up on and make at home. Highly recommend!!
The store always looks so clean.“

“The latte and raspberry muffin I had here was possibly the best latte and muffin I’ve ever had! The girl who took our order this morning was so helpful, and recommended me their seasonal latte flavor which was insanely good. Definitely recommend, I already want to go back!“

“Super fast service and fun surf vibes.

We got the avo toast and breakfast burrito and both were fantastic, so much flavor for an avo toast. The Vietnamese iced coffee is my favorite but my boyfriend’s americano was great too.
Can’t wait to try more.“

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

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

“We stopped in to try their waffles and honestly loved it. The waffle was fresh and perfectly crispy, and pairing it with Turkish coffee made the whole experience even better. Everything tasted high quality and thoughtfully prepared. Such a great spot for dessert and coffee (not only Turkish coffee) definitely recommend checking it out!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“A lovely place to get a drink and a bagel. The baristas are friendly and the coffee is medium roast. They're not trying to put hair on your chest. Bonus: the bathrooms are pristine and smell of mango.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“Beautiful tea experience for my granddaughters and so accommodating with their food allergies. Excellent staff and adorable atmosphere! Highly recommend Delicious and lovely!“

“Had no expectations and the double drive thru line was long. They had two staff members outside in the cold taking orders and I didn't know the menu at all and asked for something low calorie. They have zero sugar coffee flavors which blows my mind! She recommended a Carmelizer and was out of this world. Will be back.“

“This was the most INCREDIBLE experience we have ever had at a Starbucks!!! Rio and the rest of the staff were so kind, personable and funny! We wish we had been able to stay longer so we could start our day this way every day! Thank you so very much for brightening our trip and providing so much joy!“

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

“Plenty of delicious vegan options for my son!“

“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!“

“Best Almond croissant. Mixed Berry tart too !“

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

“We used to drink revelator before it went out of business. This is like that, smooth, velvety and very, very similar but way better! We have the signature blend that I just picked up at Costco and I am so overly impressed. Holy crap this is one good cup.“

“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.“

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

“Finally! A nice quality coffee shop in Charleston! I got the golden latte and it was delicious. Service was Outstanding. A lovely young lady was delightful and very patient while I asked a million questions about the lattes. A unique little gem.“