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Best Coffee Downtown

Peninsula caffeine

King Street, Cannonborough, Wraggborough — downtown's best coffee shops, ranked.

  1. 01
    Coffee116A Spring St, Charleston

    Bad Bunnies Coffee

    Bad Bunnies Coffee

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

    4.8 · 71
    4.871 ratingsRead
  2. 02
    Coffee698 Rutledge Ave, Charleston

    Sightsee Shop

    Sightsee Shop

    Neighborhood coffee shop on Rutledge Ave, pulling espresso alongside a small retail selection of goods.

    5.0 · 42
    5.042 ratingsRead
  3. 03
    Coffee12 Line St, Charleston

    City Lights Eastside

    City Lights Eastside

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

    4.9 · 36
    4.936 ratingsRead
  4. 04
    Coffee159 Church St, Charleston

    Bitty and Beau’s Coffee

    Bitty and Beau’s Coffee

    Breakfast sandwiches & burritos, smoothies & sweet treats in a cheery, counter-serve coffee shop.

    4.7 · 202
    4.7202 ratingsRead
  5. 05
    Coffee1107 King St, Charleston

    The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery

    The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery

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

    4.7 · 78
    4.778 ratingsRead
  6. 06
    CoffeeWarren Place, 427 King St, Charleston

    Maccaro Charleston

    Maccaro Charleston

    Specialty coffee shop tucked into Warren Place off King Street, pulling espresso and serving pastries in a compact, well-designed space.

    4.7 · 27
    4.727 ratingsRead
  7. 07
    Coffee838 Morrison Dr, 1101 Waterline Dr, Charleston

    One Trick Pony Coffee LLC

    One Trick Pony Coffee LLC

    Compact specialty coffee operation with two locations, one on Morrison Drive and one off Waterline, doing straightforward drip and espresso without fuss.

    4.9 · 25
    4.925 ratingsRead
  8. 08
    Coffee4 Vanderhorst St, Charleston

    Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

    Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

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

    4.7 · 227
    4.7227 ratingsRead
  9. 09
    Coffee62 Queen St, Charleston

    Harken Cafe

    Harken Cafe

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

    4.5 · 122
    4.5122 ratingsRead
  10. 10
    Coffee70.5 Beaufain St, Charleston

    Second State Coffee

    Second State Coffee

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

    4.5 · 113
    4.5113 ratingsRead

Last updated May 3, 2026