9 Best Coffee Shops near Elgin

“I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to leave one for this! They were a little slow, but it was about 8am, so it was expected. I ordered the new Wicked Drink, and the barista who made it for me was super nice (she was darker skinned with brown curly braids). They all looked super stressed, so I felt like I’d give her the deserved props. Tense work environment, but the drink was good and the employee put that to the side and was friendly with me as were a good bit of the employees, she just stood out a bit more :).“

“Drinks are always great. Staff is friendly and well trained.“

“I had the pleasure of trying canal coffee for the first time yesterday and i’m so glad i did! First of all, the barista was super friendly and mega skilled! Best latte i’ve ever had! Great selection of flavors, not overly sweet, perfectly balanced. They even have a separate drive through for mobile pickups!! Highly recommend this shop! Can’t wait to try some of their non coffee options as well!“

“we have hosted our Lake Carolina book club there for the last 2 months. The treats and drinks have been amazing. The staff is so wonderful! they were helpful, friendly and quick. I can't wait to host more meetings at Light house“

“I live off of the peanut butter power protein smoothie! Customer service is on point!They are always quick and friendly!“

“Firstly, and really the only reason this didn't get 5 stars, is they're extremely slow. There's maybe 1-2 people working at a time, with one person taking orders and making drinks. I've gone there on a 30min lunch break and spend 20min of it waiting in line. The saving grace, however, is how nice and patient the staff are and how accurate the drinks, as well. They will have some stock issues, occasionally, but that goes for nearly every Starbucks. My only other complaint is that you can't place an order through the Starbucks app for this location - so no ordering ahead! And I really hate waiting in lines.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian food options and vegan milk options, as well.

Kid-friendliness: This location is in a Target.“

“Jay is an absolute gem at the Clemson Road, Columbia SC location! A true artist behind the espresso bar, blending creativity with top-tier customer service. He doesn’t just make drinks—he elevates them, offering clever tweaks that take your cup from “mm, nice” to “oh wow, FABULOUS.” If you’re stopping by this spot, do yourself a favor: ask for Jay. Your taste buds will thank you, and your day will instantly get brighter.“

“The young lady at the window was attentive. She noticed my ears were tearing due to allergies. She didn't ask any questions but handed me a napkin with a very kind smile, just in case.

And of course my latte was delish.“

“This Pho Spot is LEGIT – 10/10 Would Recommend!

My buddy and I tried this pho place, and I was seriously impressed. The broth was rich and flavorful, the meat was tender, and the fresh herbs and lime really brightened it up. Everything tasted fresh and well-made.

But what really made the experience awesome was the service. Shoutout to **Casey**—this server was an absolute gem! Super friendly, checked on us just the right amount, and just made the whole vibe way more fun.

I’m already planning to drag my squad here next weekend because they need to try this place.“