Which coffee shops in Charleston open early in the morning?

21 curated specialty cafés in Charleston open early, including Brown Fox Coffee, Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine, and Second State Coffee plus 18 more. Each listing on this page has current hours, a map pin and directions.

What time do coffee shops in Charleston open?

Every café on this page opens by 7am on at least one morning. The earliest is Charleston Coffee Exchange, opening at 6am.

Which Charleston neighbourhoods have the most cafés open early?

Mount Pleasant (5), West Ashley (4), and Harleston Village (2) have the highest concentration of specialty cafés open early 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 open by 7am on at least one morning. This isn't a popularity ranking: it's the full set of curated cafés open early in Charleston, kept up to date as hours and details change.

21 Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Charleston (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

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