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Where Locals Get Coffee

The roasters and cafes Charleston actually frequents

Skip the chains. These are the neighborhood roasters and laptop-friendly cafes Charleston runs on.

  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
    Coffee1303 Ben Sawyer Blvd #5, Mt Pleasant

    Cooper River Coffee Roasters

    Cooper River Coffee Roasters

    Small-batch roastery and café off Ben Sawyer, pouring its own beans in a strip mall storefront in Mount Pleasant.

    4.8 · 32
    4.832 ratingsRead
  5. 05
    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
  6. 06
    Coffee354 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant

    Metto Coffee & Tea

    Metto Coffee & Tea

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

    4.6 · 105
    4.6105 ratingsRead
  7. 07
    Coffee1202 Palm Blvd # A, Isle of Palms

    Café Paname

    Café Paname

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

    4.7 · 87
    4.787 ratingsRead
  8. 08
    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
  9. 09
    Coffee1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston

    Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

    Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

    Coffee bar offering lattes, Americanos & cold-brew plus hot chocolate, specialty drinks & snacks.

    4.7 · 76
    4.776 ratingsRead
  10. 10
    Coffee307 Simmons St, Mt Pleasant

    Brown Fox Coffee

    Brown Fox Coffee

    Neighborhood coffee shop off Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant, drawing regulars with strong pours and a dog-friendly lot.

    4.8 · 62
    4.862 ratingsRead
  11. 11
    Coffee1630 Ashley Hall Rd, Charleston

    Second State Coffee

    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.

    4.8 · 61
    4.961 ratingsRead
  12. 12
    Coffee4427 Spruill Ave, North Charleston

    Prophet Coffee

    Prophet Coffee

    Specialty roaster and cafe on Spruill Avenue in North Charleston, with dog-friendly parking lot and a serious approach to sourcing.

    4.8 · 38
    4.838 ratingsRead

Last updated May 3, 2026