Skip the chains. These are the neighborhood roasters and laptop-friendly cafes Charleston runs on.
- №01Coffee116A Spring St, Charleston
Bad Bunnies Coffee
Neighborhood coffee shop on Spring Street slinging espresso drinks and desserts with a loyal following and free parking.
- №02Coffee698 Rutledge Ave, Charleston
Sightsee Shop
Neighborhood coffee shop on Rutledge Ave, pulling espresso alongside a small retail selection of goods.
- №03Coffee12 Line St, Charleston
City Lights Eastside
Neighborhood coffee shop on Line Street doubling as a live music and wine venue after dark.
- №04Coffee1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd #5, Mt Pleasant
Cooper River Coffee Roasters
Small-batch roastery and café off Ben Sawyer, pouring its own beans in a strip mall storefront in Mount Pleasant.
- №05Coffee159 Church St, Charleston
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee
Breakfast sandwiches & burritos, smoothies & sweet treats in a cheery, counter-serve coffee shop.
- №06Coffee354 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Metto Coffee & Tea
Airy cafe with plush seating & art-lined walls serving single origin coffee, tea & light fare.
- №07Coffee1202 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.
- №08Coffee1107 King St, Charleston
The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery
Handcrafted, health-conscious breakfast & lunch fare (plus a coffee bar) in a homey environment.
- №09Coffee1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston
Muddy Waters Coffee Bar
Coffee bar offering lattes, Americanos & cold-brew plus hot chocolate, specialty drinks & snacks.
- №10Coffee307 Simmons St, Mt Pleasant
Brown Fox Coffee
Neighborhood coffee shop off Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant, drawing regulars with strong pours and a dog-friendly lot.
- №11Coffee1630 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.
- №12Coffee4427 Spruill Ave, North Charleston
Prophet Coffee
Specialty roaster and cafe on Spruill Avenue in North Charleston, with dog-friendly parking lot and a serious approach to sourcing.
