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Best Coffee in Charleston — Ranked by Locals · CharlestonRanked

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Best coffee in Charleston

Where Charleston starts its day. Roasters, neighborhood cafes, and the laptop-friendly ones.

Showing 23 of 71 in Downtown · May 6, 2026

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698 Rutledge Ave, CharlestonFeatured
Sightsee Shop
Neighborhood coffee shop on Rutledge Ave, pulling espresso alongside a small retail selection of goods.
4.8312 ratings
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Downtown35 Outdoor seating46 Brunch24 West Ashley8 Mount Pleasant8 Cafe66 Takeout67 Coffee + bakery10 Dine-in62

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AreaDowntown35 West Ashley8 Mount Pleasant8 Sullivan's Island8 James Island4 North Charleston4 Folly Beach2 Isle of Palms1 Johns Island1 Clear

TypeLocal roaster6 Cafe66 Drive-thru1 Coffee + bakery10

VibeLaptop-friendly2 Brunch24 Outdoor seating46 Clear

AmenitiesTakeout67 Dine-in62

Bad Bunnies Coffee

116A Spring St, Charleston

Bad Bunnies Coffee

Neighborhood coffee shop on Spring Street slinging espresso drinks and desserts with a loyal following and free parking.

4.8★·541 ratings

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City Lights Eastside

12 Line St, Charleston

City Lights Eastside

Neighborhood coffee shop on Line Street doubling as a live music and wine venue after dark.

4.8★·276 ratings

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

4 Vanderhorst St, CharlestonTrending

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

Popular cafe offering specialty coffees, local beer & wine, plus outdoor seating in a courtyard.

4.6★·1.7k ratings

The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery

1107 King St, Charleston

The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery

Handcrafted, health-conscious breakfast & lunch fare (plus a coffee bar) in a homey environment.

4.7★·595 ratings

Metto Coffee & Tea

354 W Coleman Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending

Metto Coffee & Tea

Airy cafe with plush seating & art-lined walls serving single origin coffee, tea & light fare.

4.6★·808 ratings

Rudy Royale

209 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending

Rudy Royale

All-day coffee bar and cocktail lounge on East Bay, pulling espresso in the morning and pouring drinks well into the night.

4.6★·1.3k ratings

Island Provisions - Downtown Charleston

221 St Philip St, Charleston

Island Provisions - Downtown Charleston

Compact St. Philip Street cafe stocking local provisions, coffee, beer, and wine in a neighborhood-corner shop format.

4.6★·282 ratings

Second State Coffee

70.5 Beaufain St, Charleston

Second State Coffee

Locally roasted, two-cafe operation on Cannon and King. Clean light roasts and real espresso.

4.5★·868 ratings·espresso · roaster · wifi

Harken Cafe

62 Queen St, Charleston

Harken Cafe

Pastry-forward cafe on Society Street. Brioche, focaccia, espresso, and laptops.

4.5★·934 ratings·cafe · pastry · wifi

The Daily Cafe - King St

652 B King St, Charleston

The Daily Cafe - King St

Hip coffeehouse with Stumptown brews plus cold-pressed juice, beer, breakfast sandwiches & more .

4.5★·907 ratings

The Rooftop at the Vendue

19 Vendue Range, Charleston

The Rooftop at the Vendue

Stylish rooftop bar offering imaginative craft cocktails, sandwiches & light bites with city views.

4.5★·4.1k ratings

Mudhouse Charleston

375 King St, Charleston

Mudhouse Charleston

Laid-back King Street coffee shop pulling espresso alongside beer and wine for the afternoon crowd.

4.5★·323 ratings

The Black Door Cafe

115 Meeting St #174, Charleston

The Black Door Cafe

Dog-friendly coffee shop tucked inside 115 Meeting Street, serving lunch alongside espresso drinks in a compact, low-key space.

4.4★·401 ratings

Sweet Palm Café

471 King St, Charleston

Sweet Palm Café

Neighborhood coffee shop on King Street pulling espresso and light bites in a dog-friendly room.

4.5★·147 ratings

Nook Tiny Cafe & Market

267 Rutledge Ave, Charleston

Nook Tiny Cafe & Market

Compact Rutledge Avenue cafe and market slinging coffee, wine, and beer from a tight, thoughtfully stocked space.

4.5★·47 ratings

Dawn Patrol Coffeehouse

608 Harbor View Rd, Charleston

Dawn Patrol Coffeehouse

Neighborhood coffeehouse on Harbor View serving coffee, lunch, and wine to the James Island crowd.

4.4★·97 ratings

Tinto y Crema

6 Vendue Range, Charleston

Tinto y Crema

Spanish-influenced coffee bar on Vendue Range, pouring wine and beer alongside espresso drinks in the French Quarter.

4.3★·335 ratings

The Rise Coffee Bar

77 Wentworth St, Charleston

The Rise Coffee Bar

Modern, counter-serve cafe offering espresso drinks, tea, cold-pressed juices & baked goods.

4.2★·270 ratings

babas on meeting

804 Meeting St Suite 104, Charleston

babas on meeting

Neighborhood coffee shop on lower Meeting Street, pulling espresso and pouring beer out of a compact, no-fuss space.

4.3★·137 ratings

River Watch Cafe & Gift Shop

71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant

River Watch Cafe & Gift Shop

Waterfront cafe on the Wando River serving coffee and lunch with marsh views and free parking in Mount Pleasant.

4.3★·139 ratings

Saffron Cafe & Bakery

333 E Bay St, Charleston

Saffron Cafe & Bakery

Sweet & savory baked goods, a global foods market & a comfortable Middle Eastern/Lowcountry cafe.

4.2★·2.2k ratings

Beech Cafe & Marketplace

475 E Bay St, Charleston

Beech Cafe & Marketplace

All-day cafe and market on East Bay serving coffee, brunch, and lunch in a relaxed Lower Peninsula setting.

4.1★·43 ratings