50 Best Cafes near Johns Island

“I’m working in Charleston for the summer, and I stopped in for the first time this morning and absolutely loved it! The owner was so kind and wonderful to talk with. I ordered the Collegian Loaded Tea and it was amazing. I can’t wait to come back again soon!“

“Seriously the best Cuban sandwich I have ever eaten and I spent time in Miami! The pork was tender and delicious and really set the bar high for the rest of the sandwich which was exceptional! Give this a go if you are in the area!“

“Absolutely love this new cafe!!. It is in such a great location on the way to Kiawah Island. To Go options, smoothies, brunch options, coffee, alcohol, picnic options, indoor sit down dining, and outdoor air down dining options. Atmosphere is super fresh, clean, everyone is so friendly and kind. We were a bit nervous stopping at a new place but absolutely fell in love. We also have two little boys and we did not feel uncomfortable or a nuisance. We often times run into that feeling when eating but that was not the case. They also had a refrigerator full of all local business products from local alcohol to local bagels to local ice cream. We will be definitely stopping by next time we go to Kiawah and also we will be bringing all of our local friends. Such a nice warm welcome change when it comes to places to eat in the Kiawah area.“

“Popular, bustling cafe that offers indoor and outdoor seating and always aims to please. Fresh, original, creative dishes along with the usual fare. The staff is wonderful and cares about your experience.. A Johns Island original.“

“First time ever going, the squash casserole is AMAZING. The place is cutesy very southern has a local merch right next to the tables. Think a smaller cracker barrel but way better food. They only have one restroom and the sink is on the toilet lid, something about the environment lol just be warned.“

“Sunrise is a local neighborhood must! Right on maybank and offers good prices, ample portions and all the food is good. Got crepes and a breakfast burrito, both delish. Easy self serve coffee bar, and great service. A must go especially that side of town.“

“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!!“

“This is my favorite coffee shop. They've ruined iced vanilla lattes from anywhere else because Java Java is the best. The staff is wonderful and gets drinks out quickly. If I'm ever in the area between 7:00 and 3:00, I'm swinging by for my favorite drink. Great place for breakfast and lunch. Thanks to the guys and gals behind the counter who always take good care of me!“

“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!“

“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.“

“I got the grilled turkey, bacon, and swiss croissant and enjoyed it very much. Out of our group of 8, everyone said they enjoyed their meal. The atmosphere was family friendly and the servers were pleasant. Great place for lunch or dinner if you're in the Folly Beach area.“

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

“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.“

“I hosted an afternoon welcome tea for daughter’s wedding. This happened the day before the wedding so you can imagine I had a lot of things going on, but Baba’s make it easy for me.

I worked with Charlotte prior to the event . She went over the menu with me and helped insure I had enough food for the event.

Let me just say it was utterly amazing what Charlotte delivered. The food was not only beautiful but tasted amazing.she even brought little signs with the names of all the food for me to display. We had over 30 people at this event and everyone loved the food!

Thanks Babas for a flawless catering! I highly recommend!“

“We always come here with friends to have the breakfast burrito and then we all head out to Blun Coffee literslly walking distance from Altlyss to warm up. The breakfast burrito is a generous portion and the ingreditents are always fresh. A plus to Atlyss .“

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

“This place is a great addition to West Ashley! The sandwiches are so good! I recommend the Turkey sandwich. Staff is really friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. There’s comfy spots in the back, several tables and window bar seats to work/eat at as well.“

“I never go down this road and I'm glad I did. It's a quaint little shop with a very welcoming atmosphere and a good selection. They have some drinks and prepped food in the fridge that all looked good. There's apparently wine starting at 5pm so I'll have to check that out.

I got a regular hot latte and I was surprised at the temperature. It was hot enough to drink but not burned like a lot of shops tend to do. Possibly the silkiest froth I've found in town. The espresso had a slightly nutty, almost earthy taste? I'm not sure how to feel about it. I think the temp and ability to taste the notes threw me off but I'll definitely try another one.

The chocolate chip banana bread was unreal. Maybe the best I've had.

Also, just over $11 for a 12oz latte and banana bread is a pretty good deal compared to some places. I'll definitely be back.“

“I went to Broad Street Cafe the other day for breakfast. They had excellent bagel sandwiches - I opted for the standard egg and cheese on a Jalapeno Bagel toasted. It was delicious! The staff were super friend and I would definitely go back“

“I discovered this place this week while here for a visit, and I have eaten here two mornings in a row. It has such a cozy vibe, and the food and service are both great. I wish I had known about this place when I lived here until last year. I Would have definitely been a regular.“

“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.!💜“

“Love the place you just have to go check it out. Definitely get some food while you’re there. It’ll keep you going back.“

“Lovely atmosphere, convenient location, friendly staff.“

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

“Great fresh food attractively prepared. Super gluten free selection. Quick, friendly and helpful service. Love the sauce on the side for those with high blood pressure or other special needs. We look forward to coming back! Recommend💯%“

“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.“

“You have to seat yourself. When we went it was quite busy so we weren’t sure if we’d get ok seating or not. There was a counter for standing space.

Portions were small given the price tag. The peanut milk was strange but good to try.

It was quite loud though and there was a DJ even though it was only 2pm so difficult to talk.

Nearest parking is at the garage.“

“Always fantastic. The owner and staff are always so nice and friendly. :)“

“Outstanding! When I booked this experience we were looking for a fabulous backdrop as we explored the city. What a hidden gem! The location, service and facilities made our experience memorable! The staff was very attentive to our party and we had to wait for nothing. The menu is top notch and offers different items than nearby establishments. Do yourself a huge favor and taste the grit bowls for starters. The crispness puts the fresh in their fresh fruit. We shall definitely return!“

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

“The Spicoli and the Redneck....Blackened Fish Tacos. 10/10.“

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

“Amazing coconut cake, thank you!“

“Very good Açaí bowls! I had the Beech Bowl and my wife had the Nutella bowl! Only thing I could see that they could improve upon is the Acai was frozen hard. Maybe they premake the base and then put in the freezer? Anyways after it melted some and softened up it was great!!!“

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

“What do I recommend about Carmella’s? EVERYTHING and EVERYONE! We found this gem last year on our post Christmas visit. And Mandy is simply the best. Love this place!“

“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!!! 😊“

“$45 to park legally for 4 hours is money I would've spent at the market. Somebody's making a killing on the parking. Love Charleston but will not be returning as much anymore.“

“Such great food!! The selection and service is wonderful. There were cooking burgers on the smoker/grill out back I smelled it from a block away and just had to check them out. I ended up getting the pulled pork panini let me so WOW it was so good their BBQ sauce is soooo good! I'm definitely glad i stopped in!“

“This is a store we found when we went to watch the yacht, it looks like a small store, but there is a lot of food inside, with a lot of choices“

“Best vegan desserts I’ve had“

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

“Delicious! We enjoyed the Toll House, pecan pie, & cheesecake. These were all solids! We didn't love the red velvet as much, it was much drier than we prefer (and honestly I'm a little snobby about red velvet). It's the one place we didn't make a reservation for and at 8pm on a Thursday- we absolutely should have 😂. We ended up taking it to go. Loved the atmosphere too! Side note- m-th it doesn't open until 2. Should we ever visit the area again, this and Frannie and Fox (just around the corner from here) are MUSTS!“

“We were for the memorial day weekend & was on lookout for good breakfast places.
This was one of the best.
Great food, clean place, quick service.
Until your order arrives you can entertain the kids in play area which is 20 steps away.
If you go early you can get your order quicker & grab good table to be seated.
Value for money.“

“Awesome food! Awesome atmosphere! Awesome service!“

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

“I stopped into Petit Merci yesterday morning to see what they had to offer, and I was absolutely delighted. It’s a charming little French-style market in downtown Charleston, beautifully curated with an amazing selection of fresh breads, cheeses, meats, and other gourmet treats. The focaccia was perfectly soft with just the right amount of chew, the baguette had that crisp, golden crust you’d expect from a true French bakery, and the aged salami paired wonderfully with the fresh cheese I picked up. The roasted chicken sandwich was packed with flavor and felt like something straight out of a Parisian café. And the sea salt chocolate chip cookies? Simply divine—chewy, rich, and with the perfect touch of salt to balance the sweetness.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, happy to offer recommendations. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a special treat, or ingredients for a beautiful charcuterie board, this is the place to go. I’ll definitely be returning for more!“

“I come here at least once a week and I do my own laundry. It's the best laundrymat in downtown Charleston, which really isn't saying much. Pros...they are open early, they always have an employee on premises is you have a problem, good location, and $1 cans of soda. Also, its a big place with lots of room and places to fold your clothes. Cons...no matter how many quarters I use in the dryer, my clothes are never completely dry. I use the 4 quarters to get it started, then usually add another 2 more at least. And my loads are really small (that's what she said). The machines where you can buy detergent and dryer sheets are not working properly half the time and are severely overpriced. The building is really old and doesn't have any outlets if you want to charge your phone or tablet or whatever. Overall, its in the middle of the road as far as laundrymats go. Ive been to laundrymats all over the country and I think im qualified to make that determination. Oh also, its near the college and pretty girls are always walking by so there's that too.....“

“Wife and I had Breakfast and Dinner at the Saffron Restaurant. The food and atmosphere were great. Dinner was on a Tuesday evening and So we were invited to play the Trivia Game. We one 3rd out of 3 teams. Oh well was fun anyway. If your in the area this is a great chaise. We were staying at the Hilton Vacations so this was very close.“