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Best Specialty Coffee in Charleston

14 specialty coffee shops in Charleston (Updated April 2026)

Highfalutin Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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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

Opens at 6:30 AM
King Bean Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
King Bean Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
King Bean Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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King Bean Coffee Roasters

North Charleston, Charleston

Charleston roaster since 1994 crafting single-origin coffees like their Antioquia Cumbres with citrus and chocolate notes

Opens at 7:00 AM
Prophet Coffee - Eastside - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Prophet Coffee - Eastside - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Prophet Coffee - Eastside - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Prophet Coffee - Eastside

Eastside, Charleston

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 - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Second State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Second State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Second State Coffee

West Ashley, Charleston

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

Opens at 7:00 AM
Summit Coffee Long Point - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Summit Coffee Long Point - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Summit Coffee Long Point - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Summit Coffee Long Point

Mount Pleasant, Charleston

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
Second State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Second State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Second State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Second State Coffee

Mount Pleasant, Charleston

Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across five locations

Opens at 7:00 AM
Summit Coffee Old Village - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Summit Coffee Old Village - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Summit Coffee Old Village - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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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

Opens at 7:00 AM
Brown Fox Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Brown Fox Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Brown Fox Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Brown Fox Coffee

Mount Pleasant, Charleston

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

Opens at 7:00 AM
Charleston Coffee Exchange - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Charleston Coffee Exchange - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Charleston Coffee Exchange - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Charleston Coffee Exchange

West Ashley, Charleston

Charleston's original roaster since 2006, crafting small-batch beans in West Ashley with bottomless self-serve coffee

Opens at 6:00 AM
Prophet Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Prophet Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Prophet Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Prophet Coffee

Park Circle, Charleston

In-house roaster in Park Circle serving freshly roasted beans with plant-based milk exclusively across their espresso and cold brew lineup

Opens at 7:00 AM
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Highfalutin Coffee Roasters

West Ashley, Charleston

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
Cooper River Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Cooper River Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Cooper River Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Cooper River Coffee Roasters

Mount Pleasant, Charleston

Retail roaster operating a gas-fired Diedrich with espresso bar showcasing their own single-origin beans in Mount Pleasant

Closed today
Second State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Second State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Second State Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Second State Coffee

Harleston Village, Charleston

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

Opens at 7:00 AM
Orange Spot Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Orange Spot Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
Orange Spot Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Charleston
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Orange Spot Coffee

Park Circle, Charleston

Park Circle neighborhood spot where baristas grind beans fresh for each order, serving espresso drinks and pour overs in a welcoming space

Opens at 6:30 AM

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