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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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Prophet Coffee - Eastside
Eastside
Intentional, edited menu focused on clean espresso and craft brewing with strong vegan milk program in Eastside
Opens at 8:00 AM
Second State Coffee
West Ashley
Charleston roaster serving single-origin, small-batch coffees with traceable sourcing across five locations in the city
Opens at 8:00 AM
Second State Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across five locations
Opens at 8:00 AM
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 at 7:00 AM
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
Opens at 7:00 AM
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
Opens at 8:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Eastside
Intentional, edited menu focused on clean espresso and craft brewing with strong vegan milk program in Eastside
Opens at 8:00 AMSecond State Coffee
West Ashley
Charleston roaster serving single-origin, small-batch coffees with traceable sourcing across five locations in the city
Opens at 8:00 AMSecond State Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across five locations
Opens at 8:00 AMProphet 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
Opens at 8:00 AM
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
Opens at 6:30 AM
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
Opens at 6:30 AMEspresso Focused
View all 14Prophet Coffee - Eastside
Eastside
Intentional, edited menu focused on clean espresso and craft brewing with strong vegan milk program in Eastside
Opens at 8:00 AMSecond State Coffee
West Ashley
Charleston roaster serving single-origin, small-batch coffees with traceable sourcing across five locations in the city
Opens at 8:00 AMSecond State Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across five locations
Opens at 8:00 AMSummit 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 at 7:00 AM
Brown Fox Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Walk-up neighborhood spot in Mount Pleasant serving straightforward espresso drinks with outdoor seating and barista recommendations
Opens at 8:00 AMSummit 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
Opens at 7:00 AMCafes with Food
View all 10Second State Coffee
West Ashley
Charleston roaster serving single-origin, small-batch coffees with traceable sourcing across five locations in the city
Opens at 8:00 AMSecond State Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across five locations
Opens at 8:00 AMSummit 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 at 7:00 AMSummit 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
Opens at 7:00 AMProphet 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
Opens at 8:00 AMHighfalutin Coffee Roasters
West Ashley
Charleston roaster with house-roasted beans served in a plant-filled Avondale space with a relaxed patio and quaint atmosphere
Opens at 6:30 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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