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Charleston's specialty coffee scene has grown quietly but deliberately over the past several years, spreading across the Lowcountry with a collection of local roasters and neighborhood cafés that match the city's warm, unhurried character.
Mount Pleasant, just across the Cooper River from downtown, is the most active pocket with five specialty spots.
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Mercantile & Mash
Upper King
Gourmet food emporium in the historic Cigar Factory featuring locally roasted coffee alongside a curated market of specialty provisions.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
The Black Door Cafe
French Quarter
Neighborhood-focused coffee spot in historic downtown serving craft coffee and quick bites in a welcoming, comfortable space.
Open until 8:00 PM
Summit Coffee Old Village
Mount Pleasant
Summit Coffee's 19th location featuring their own imported and roasted beans, full espresso bar, and seasonal menu in a family-friendly neighborhood space.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Tidal Grounds Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston coffee shop since 2016 focusing on quality beans and expertly crafted drinks with impressive latte art.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
babas on cannon
Cannonborough Elliotborough
European-inspired neighborhood café serving espresso and house-made pastries by day, transitioning to aperitivo service by evening.
Open until 8:00 PM
Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Summerville
Family-run roaster bringing sustainably sourced, organic beans to the Lowcountry with in-house roasting and a commitment to quality.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Mount Pleasant
Charleston coffee shop since 2016 focusing on quality beans and expertly crafted drinks with impressive latte art.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowCoastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Summerville
Family-run roaster bringing sustainably sourced, organic beans to the Lowcountry with in-house roasting and a commitment to quality.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Second State Coffee
West Ashley
Charleston roaster serving single-origin, small-batch coffees with traceable sourcing across multiple locations in the city.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Second State Coffee
Harleston Village
Charleston roaster focusing on traceable, small-batch coffee with a Traditional-Modern flavor scale to guide selections.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Second State Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across multiple locations.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
View all 25The Black Door Cafe
French Quarter
Neighborhood-focused coffee spot in historic downtown serving craft coffee and quick bites in a welcoming, comfortable space.
Open until 8:00 PM
Brown Fox Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Walk-up neighborhood spot in Mount Pleasant serving straightforward espresso drinks with outdoor seating and barista recommendations.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Cooper River Coffee Roasters
Mount Pleasant
Retail roaster operating a gas-fired Diedrich with espresso bar showcasing their own single-origin beans in Mount Pleasant.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowSummit Coffee Old Village
Mount Pleasant
Summit Coffee's 19th location featuring their own imported and roasted beans, full espresso bar, and seasonal menu in a family-friendly neighborhood space.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowTidal Grounds Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston coffee shop since 2016 focusing on quality beans and expertly crafted drinks with impressive latte art.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowbabas on cannon
Cannonborough Elliotborough
European-inspired neighborhood café serving espresso and house-made pastries by day, transitioning to aperitivo service by evening.
Open until 8:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 21Mercantile & Mash
Upper King
Gourmet food emporium in the historic Cigar Factory featuring locally roasted coffee alongside a curated market of specialty provisions.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowThe Black Door Cafe
French Quarter
Neighborhood-focused coffee spot in historic downtown serving craft coffee and quick bites in a welcoming, comfortable space.
Open until 8:00 PMSummit Coffee Old Village
Mount Pleasant
Summit Coffee's 19th location featuring their own imported and roasted beans, full espresso bar, and seasonal menu in a family-friendly neighborhood space.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowTidal Grounds Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston coffee shop since 2016 focusing on quality beans and expertly crafted drinks with impressive latte art.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowbabas on cannon
Cannonborough Elliotborough
European-inspired neighborhood café serving espresso and house-made pastries by day, transitioning to aperitivo service by evening.
Open until 8:00 PMCoastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Summerville
Family-run roaster bringing sustainably sourced, organic beans to the Lowcountry with in-house roasting and a commitment to quality.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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