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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 cafes 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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Second State Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across five locations
Open until 5:00 PM
Prophet Coffee
Park Circle
In-house roaster in Park Circle serving freshly roasted beans with plant-based milk exclusively across their espresso and cold brew lineup
Open until 2:00 PM
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
Open until 2:00 PM
King Bean Coffee Roasters
North Charleston
Charleston roaster since 1994 crafting single-origin coffees like their Antioquia Cumbres with citrus and chocolate notes
Open until 4:00 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
Open until 5:00 PM
Summit Coffee Long Point
Mount Pleasant
Regional roaster's 14th café and first Charleston outpost, featuring their own imported and roasted beans with full espresso bar and rotating seasonal menu
Open until 2:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
Second State Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across five locations
Open until 5:00 PMProphet Coffee
Park Circle
In-house roaster in Park Circle serving freshly roasted beans with plant-based milk exclusively across their espresso and cold brew lineup
Open until 2:00 PM
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters
West Ashley
Charleston roaster with house-roasted beans served in a plant-filled Avondale space with a relaxed patio and quaint atmosphere
Open until 5:00 PM
Second State Coffee
West Ashley
Charleston roaster serving single-origin, small-batch coffees with traceable sourcing across five locations in the city
Open until 5:00 PM
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters
West Ashley
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
Second State Coffee
Harleston Village
Charleston roaster focusing on traceable, small-batch coffee with a Traditional-Modern flavor scale to guide selections
Open until 5:00 PMEspresso Focused
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Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across five locations
Open until 5:00 PM
Brown Fox Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Walk-up neighborhood spot in Mount Pleasant serving straightforward espresso drinks with outdoor seating and barista recommendations
Open until 4:00 PMProphet Coffee
Park Circle
In-house roaster in Park Circle serving freshly roasted beans with plant-based milk exclusively across their espresso and cold brew lineup
Open until 2:00 PMCooper River Coffee Roasters
Mount Pleasant
Retail roaster operating a gas-fired Diedrich with espresso bar showcasing their own single-origin beans in Mount Pleasant
Open until 2:00 PMKing Bean Coffee Roasters
North Charleston
Charleston roaster since 1994 crafting single-origin coffees like their Antioquia Cumbres with citrus and chocolate notes
Open until 4:00 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
Open until 5:00 PMCafes with Food
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Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across five locations
Open until 5:00 PMProphet Coffee
Park Circle
In-house roaster in Park Circle serving freshly roasted beans with plant-based milk exclusively across their espresso and cold brew lineup
Open until 2:00 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
Open until 5:00 PMSummit Coffee Long Point
Mount Pleasant
Regional roaster's 14th café and first Charleston outpost, featuring their own imported and roasted beans with full espresso bar and rotating seasonal menu
Open until 2:00 PMHighfalutin Coffee Roasters
West Ashley
Charleston roaster with house-roasted beans served in a plant-filled Avondale space with a relaxed patio and quaint atmosphere
Open until 5:00 PMSecond State Coffee
West Ashley
Charleston roaster serving single-origin, small-batch coffees with traceable sourcing across five locations in the city
Open until 5:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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