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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 cafés 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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Tidal Grounds Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston coffee shop since 2016 focusing on quality beans and expertly crafted drinks with impressive latte art
Opens at 6:30 AM
Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Summerville
Family-run roaster bringing sustainably sourced, organic beans to the Lowcountry with in-house roasting and a commitment to quality
Opens at 7:00 AM
The Rise Coffee Bar
Harleston Village
Hotel coffee shop pouring exclusive Foresight Coffee Roasters blend in Instagram-worthy Harleston Village digs
Opens at 7:00 AM
babas on cannon
Cannonborough Elliotborough
European-inspired neighborhood café serving espresso and house-made pastries by day, transitioning to aperitivo service by evening
Opens at 7:00 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 AM
King Bean Coffee Roasters
North Charleston
Charleston roaster since 1994 crafting single-origin coffees like their Antioquia Cumbres with citrus and chocolate notes
Opens at 9:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 19Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Summerville
Family-run roaster bringing sustainably sourced, organic beans to the Lowcountry with in-house roasting and a commitment to quality
Opens at 7:00 AMThe Rise Coffee Bar
Harleston Village
Hotel coffee shop pouring exclusive Foresight Coffee Roasters blend in Instagram-worthy Harleston Village digs
Opens at 7:00 AMbabas on cannon
Cannonborough Elliotborough
European-inspired neighborhood café serving espresso and house-made pastries by day, transitioning to aperitivo service by evening
Opens at 7:00 AM
Mercantile & Mash
Upper King
Gourmet food emporium in the historic Cigar Factory featuring locally roasted coffee alongside a curated market of specialty provisions
Opens at 7:00 AMHighfalutin 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 AM
Second State Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across multiple locations
Opens at 7:00 AMEspresso Focused
View all 25Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Summerville
Family-run roaster bringing sustainably sourced, organic beans to the Lowcountry with in-house roasting and a commitment to quality
Opens at 7:00 AMThe Rise Coffee Bar
Harleston Village
Hotel coffee shop pouring exclusive Foresight Coffee Roasters blend in Instagram-worthy Harleston Village digs
Opens at 7:00 AMbabas on cannon
Cannonborough Elliotborough
European-inspired neighborhood café serving espresso and house-made pastries by day, transitioning to aperitivo service by evening
Opens at 7:00 AMMercantile & Mash
Upper King
Gourmet food emporium in the historic Cigar Factory featuring locally roasted coffee alongside a curated market of specialty provisions
Opens at 7:00 AMHighfalutin 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 AMKing Bean Coffee Roasters
North Charleston
Charleston roaster since 1994 crafting single-origin coffees like their Antioquia Cumbres with citrus and chocolate notes
Opens at 9:00 AMCafés with Food
View all 19Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
Summerville
Family-run roaster bringing sustainably sourced, organic beans to the Lowcountry with in-house roasting and a commitment to quality
Opens at 7:00 AMThe Rise Coffee Bar
Harleston Village
Hotel coffee shop pouring exclusive Foresight Coffee Roasters blend in Instagram-worthy Harleston Village digs
Opens at 7:00 AMbabas on cannon
Cannonborough Elliotborough
European-inspired neighborhood café serving espresso and house-made pastries by day, transitioning to aperitivo service by evening
Opens at 7:00 AMMercantile & Mash
Upper King
Gourmet food emporium in the historic Cigar Factory featuring locally roasted coffee alongside a curated market of specialty provisions
Opens at 7:00 AMHighfalutin 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 AMSecond State Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Charleston-based roaster serving small-batch, traceable single origins with pour-over service and espresso drinks across multiple locations
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