Which cafés in Charleston focus on espresso?

25 curated specialty cafés in Charleston for espresso, including Brown Fox Coffee, Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine, and Second State Coffee plus 22 more. Each listing on this page has current hours, a map pin and directions.

Which Charleston neighbourhoods have the most cafés for espresso?

Mount Pleasant (6), West Ashley (4), and Harleston Village (2) have the highest concentration of specialty cafés for espresso in Charleston.

How does BrewAtlas choose these cafés?

BrewAtlas only lists specialty coffee shops, so every café here has passed our curation bar for coffee quality, and placement can't be bought. To appear on this page a café must also serve espresso. This isn't a popularity ranking: it's the full set of curated cafés for espresso in Charleston, kept up to date as hours and details change.

Best Espresso in Charleston: 25 Cafes (September 2026)

Brown Fox Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston

Brown Fox Coffee

Mount Pleasant, Charleston

Walk-up neighborhood spot in Mount Pleasant serving straightforward espresso drinks with outdoor seating and barista recommendations

Open until 4:00 PM

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine - specialty coffee shop in Charleston

Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine

Radcliffeborough, Charleston

Charleston's beloved gathering spot since 2005 serving espresso, hand-whisked matcha, and seasonal lattes with outdoor courtyard seating

Open until 8:00 PM

Second State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston

Second State Coffee

Harleston Village, Charleston

Charleston roaster focusing on traceable, small-batch coffee with a Traditional-Modern flavor scale to guide selections

Open until 5:00 PM

The Black Door Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Charleston

The Black Door Cafe

French Quarter, Charleston

Neighborhood-focused coffee spot in historic downtown serving craft coffee and quick bites in a welcoming, comfortable space

Open until 8:00 PM

Sightsee Shop - specialty coffee shop in Charleston

Sightsee Shop

North-Central, Charleston

Retail shop and coffee bar serving craft coffee alongside curated travel goods and emerging brands across from Hampton Park

Open until 3:00 PM

Clerks Coffee Company - specialty coffee shop in Charleston

Clerks Coffee Company

Ansonborough, Charleston

Hotel-based specialty coffee spot in historic Ansonborough serving espresso drinks in a polished, design-forward setting

Open until 4:00 PM

Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc. - specialty coffee shop in Charleston

Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.

Summerville, Charleston

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

Charleston roaster serving single-origin, small-batch coffees with traceable sourcing across multiple locations in the city

Open until 5:00 PM

Summit Coffee Old Village - specialty coffee shop in Charleston

Summit Coffee Old Village

Mount Pleasant, Charleston

Summit Coffee's 19th location featuring their own imported and roasted beans, full espresso bar, and seasonal menu in a family-friendly neighborhood space

Open until 4:00 PM

Highfalutin Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston

Highfalutin Coffee Roasters

West Ashley, Charleston

Charleston roaster with in-house roasting operation and confident quality guarantee: they'll buy you competitor's coffee if unsatisfied

Open until 5:00 PM