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

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1630 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston
Second State Coffee
Neighborhood coffee shop on Ashley Hall Road serving specialty drinks and light food with free parking and a loyal West Ashley following.
4.8465 ratings
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Cafe65 Brunch24 Laptop-friendly2 Downtown35 West Ashley8 Mount Pleasant6 Outdoor seating46 Takeout67 Coffee + bakery10 Dine-in62

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AreaDowntown35 West Ashley8 Mount Pleasant6 Old Village5 James Island4 North Charleston4 Sullivan's Island2 Folly Beach2 Johns Island1 Shem Creek1 I’On1 Isle of Palms1

TypeLocal roaster6 Cafe65 Coffee + bakery10 Clear

VibeLaptop-friendly2 Brunch24 Outdoor seating46 Clear

AmenitiesTakeout67 Dine-in62

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

Open

Café Paname

1202 Palm Blvd # A, Isle of Palms

Café Paname

French-inflected café on Isle of Palms serving coffee, wine, and beer a block from the beach.

4.7★·664 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

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

Cafe Charlotte

874 Orleans Rd, Charleston

Cafe Charlotte

Neighborhood coffee shop on Orleans Road, pulling espresso and serving lunch in a low-key setting off the peninsula.

4.7★·214 ratings

The Co-Op Deli & Market

2019 Middle St, Sullivan's Island

The Co-Op Deli & Market

Compact, quaint market & deli selling coffee, gourmet sandwiches, wine & craft beers.

4.6★·635 ratings

Owlbear Cafe

1964 Riviera Dr J, Mt Pleasant

Owlbear Cafe

Nerdy-themed coffee shop in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging espresso drinks alongside beer and wine.

4.6★·317 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

Orange Spot Coffee

1011 E Montague Ave, North Charleston

Orange Spot Coffee

Coffee drinks, light bites & smoothies offered in a snug, charming space or at outdoor tables.

4.5★·966 ratings

Huriyali Riverland

2016 Wappoo Dr, Charleston

Huriyali Riverland

Plant-forward café on Wappoo Drive serving coffee, wine, and groceries in a dog-friendly space near the marsh.

4.6★·141 ratings

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 Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery

3510 Park Ave Blvd, Mt Pleasant

The Front Porch Coffeehouse and Creamery

Neighborhood coffee shop and ice cream counter on Park Avenue in Mount Pleasant, with a dog-friendly porch.

4.5★·277 ratings

Lodi Coffee

1518 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant

Lodi Coffee

Bright, no-frills coffee shop on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant, serving straightforward espresso drinks and light bites.

4.5★·227 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

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

Gala Cafe & Bakery

123 Pitt St, Mt Pleasant

Gala Cafe & Bakery

Neighborhood cafe and bakery on Pitt Street serving coffee, pastries, beer, and wine in Mount Pleasant.

4.4★·384 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★·138 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

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