50 Best Coffee Shops near Folly Beach

“You will not find a better coffee shop in the greater Charleston area. Efficiently run local business with friendly and creative baristas. Even if you aren’t staying on Folly it’s worth the drive to start your day right with a dead low coffee and a deep breath of salt air.“

“Grab a Starbucks coffee and take a stroll on the beach.

The spot’s cute and small with a nice beach view, but don’t expect too many places to sit. It's perfect for grabbing a quick coffee (definitely not a place to set up shop with your laptop).

They've got the usual Starbucks coffee at the same prices, but fewer food options.

Parking can be a pain around here, but if you're staying at the hotel, you're good to go.

Honestly, not much else to say—5 stars because it's a solid, reliable Starbucks if you're a fan!“

“First time to Folly Beach. Found Center Street Coffee right away. Best blueberry scone ever and my mocha latte was phenomenal! Highly recommend.“

“We loved our breakfast at Lost Dog Café in Folly Beach! I had the biscuits and gravy with a side of cheesy grits — both were absolutely delicious and comforting. The kids got the happy pancakes, which were a huge hit and so fun with the fruit face design. My wife had the traditional breakfast, and everything came out hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked.

The cozy, laid-back atmosphere and friendly staff made it such an enjoyable start to the day. Definitely a must-visit breakfast spot when you’re in Folly Beach!“

“excellent taste and service today. prices could be lowered but other than that delicious.“

“😃 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. 😊🧡😊“

“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.“

“Best coffee in Charleston! It’s delicious, smooth and wakes you up! Many of the newer shops popping up have very bitter coffee. You can tell the coffee at cooper river is carefully sourced and the owner is very knowledgeable! When we go in, it’s one person making the drinks (owner?) and you can tell its quality over volume. 10/10 recommend!“

“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.“

“Love the location and has plenty of parking. We had iced and hot chai and it was delicious!“

“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.“

“Coffee is so good, I’m hooked on the White Chocolate Coconut latte! Their GF options also never disappoint, love the gf ham puff and the GF mushroom quiche was absolutely delightful! The staff is always very friendly and inviting!“

“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🌴🪴🌺🍍🍌🍓“

“We stopped in for breakfast at Bodega, and it was the perfect way to start our day before heading to the beach. I ordered The Cow and hands down — it’s the best breakfast sammie I’ve had outside of a Long Island deli. Paired it with a caramel and vanilla latte that was just as good. My wife had the Bodega Platter with a Samoa’ That latte, and everything was spot on.

The team was incredibly kind and helpful, creating a laid-back atmosphere filled with families and well-behaved dogs. It felt like the kind of place you want to hang out for a while.

On a marketing side note — their branding is awesome. As someone who works in marketing, I was seriously impressed with their apparel, especially the socks. I couldn’t not buy a hat. Huge kudos to their branding and marketing team. Great food, great people, and a great vibe.“

“Metto coffee and pastries are excellent.“

“I just had the best tuna melt of my life at Spread in Mount Pleasant.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Fun staff and great environment. Went for a girls night and already looking forward to coming 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!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“I visited this cafe as I work for Carnival and Charleston is our current homeport. I enjoyed the coffee so much that I stocked up on the beans and brought them back to the UK for my family to enjoy. Thank you!“

“This has been our favourite coffee place in Mount Pleasant with kids. The playground in the garden is great...and so is the service and high quality cappuccino.
If we ever come back to the Charleston area, this place would be our favourite spot for starting the day with a good coffee.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“This place is fantastic. Happened to be setting by the owner, and got to meet him, along with his colleagues. Such nice people. And the food was top notch. When you go, try the blueberry ghost pepper jam. However they make it, it just works.“

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

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

“Really delicious gelato. They have lots of flavors as well as gluten and dairy free options. They have premade ice cream sandwiches with homemade cookies, I bought one to save for later and I’m glad I did. They also have t-shirts, candles and dried pasta for sale as well. Will definitely be back.“

“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!“

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

“We wanted to try your coffee due to recommendations from YouTuber Ryan Trahan and his wife Haley!! Your coffee is amazing! We purchased the cold brew and spiced dirty chia. We are from Austin, Texas and happen to be here on vacay!!“

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

“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!“

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

“I wouldn’t call myself a Starbucks regular, but when I decide to treat my family, this is always the location I choose. The atmosphere here feels warm and refined — consistently clean, beautifully organized, and inviting. The team members are genuinely friendly and carry themselves with a quiet professionalism that elevates the entire experience.

Each visit feels unhurried and pleasant, a small indulgence that reminds me why this location stands above the rest.“