Why locals love it
The Cannon location is the morning office for half the peninsula.
What locals are saying
Second State Coffee (formerly Black Tap Coffee) is a well-regarded local roastery and café that has been part of Charleston's coffee scene since 2012, and the Beaufain St location consistently surfaces in r/Charleston 'best coffee' threads alongside Kudu as a go-to for serious coffee drinkers. The shop earns strong praise for its single-origin roasts, knowledgeable baristas, and homemade syrups — standouts include the lavender latte, vanilla cortado, and seasonal sweet potato pie latte. The main critique is the slightly off-the-beaten-path location, though most locals treat that as a feature rather than a bug.











