Five rooms where you can actually open a laptop without feeling like you stole a table. Outlets, real espresso, food that's not an afterthought.
- №01Coffee70.5 Beaufain St, Charleston
Second State Coffee
“Cannon Street is the work spot. Bring headphones. Cortado, croissant, two hours.”
- №02Coffee62 Queen St, Charleston
Harken Cafe
“Best pastry case in town doubles as a workable cafe. Try the kouign-amann.”
- №03Shopping199 St Philip St, Charleston
Brown's Court Bakery
“Eastside, smaller, perfect for a 9am to 11am window. Cardamom bun mandatory.”
- №04Bars11 Cannon St, Charleston
Babas on Cannon
“European-feeling cafe with a back patio. Quiet enough to read.”
Last updated April 26, 2026