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Best Specialty Coffee in Charleston
13 specialty coffee shops in Charleston (Updated July 2026)
Standouts include Second State Coffee, Brown Fox Coffee and Prophet Coffee; the densest specialty pockets are Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Park Circle.
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
Closed for today
Brown Fox Coffee
Mount Pleasant, Charleston
Walk-up neighborhood spot in Mount Pleasant serving straightforward espresso drinks with outdoor seating and barista recommendations
Closed for today
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
Closed for today
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 for today
King Bean Coffee Roasters
North Charleston, Charleston
Charleston roaster since 1994 crafting single-origin coffees like their Antioquia Cumbres with citrus and chocolate notes
Closed for today
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
Closed for today
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
Closed for today
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
Closed for today
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
Closed for today
Second State Coffee
West Ashley, Charleston
Charleston roaster serving single-origin, small-batch coffees with traceable sourcing across five locations in the city
Closed for today
Charleston Coffee Exchange
West Ashley, Charleston
Charleston's original roaster since 2006, crafting small-batch beans in West Ashley with bottomless self-serve coffee
Closed for today
Second State Coffee
Harleston Village, Charleston
Charleston roaster focusing on traceable, small-batch coffee with a Traditional-Modern flavor scale to guide selections
Closed for today
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
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