14 specialty coffee shops in Charleston (Updated April 2026)



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


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


Eastside, Charleston
Intentional, edited menu focused on clean espresso and craft brewing with strong vegan milk program in Eastside
Opens at 8:00 AM


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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