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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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Clerks Coffee Company
Ansonborough
Hotel-based specialty coffee spot in historic Ansonborough serving espresso drinks in a polished, design-forward setting
Open until 4:00 PM
The Rise Coffee Bar
Harleston Village
Hotel coffee shop pouring exclusive Foresight Coffee Roasters blend in Instagram-worthy Harleston Village digs
Open until 5:00 PM
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
Open until 5:00 PM
The Daily Cafe - King St
Upper King
Hip King Street coffeehouse pouring Stumptown Coffee alongside cold-pressed juices, breakfast sandwiches, and craft beer
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Muddy Waters Coffee Bar
James Island
James Island fixture serving Counter Culture Coffee for over two decades, with baked treats and a community-focused approach
Open until 6:00 PM
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 7:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 19The Rise Coffee Bar
Harleston Village
Hotel coffee shop pouring exclusive Foresight Coffee Roasters blend in Instagram-worthy Harleston Village digs
Open until 5:00 PMThe Daily Cafe - King St
Upper King
Hip King Street coffeehouse pouring Stumptown Coffee alongside cold-pressed juices, breakfast sandwiches, and craft beer
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMuddy Waters Coffee Bar
James Island
James Island fixture serving Counter Culture Coffee for over two decades, with baked treats and a community-focused approach
Open until 6:00 PM
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
Open until 5:00 PM
Sightsee Shop
North-Central
Retail shop and coffee bar serving craft coffee alongside curated travel goods and emerging brands across from Hampton Park
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Second State Coffee
Harleston Village
Charleston roaster focusing on traceable, small-batch coffee with a Traditional-Modern flavor scale to guide selections
Open until 5:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 25The Rise Coffee Bar
Harleston Village
Hotel coffee shop pouring exclusive Foresight Coffee Roasters blend in Instagram-worthy Harleston Village digs
Open until 5:00 PMSummit 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
Open until 5:00 PMThe Daily Cafe - King St
Upper King
Hip King Street coffeehouse pouring Stumptown Coffee alongside cold-pressed juices, breakfast sandwiches, and craft beer
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMuddy Waters Coffee Bar
James Island
James Island fixture serving Counter Culture Coffee for over two decades, with baked treats and a community-focused approach
Open until 6:00 PMSummit 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 7:00 AM tomorrowHighfalutin Coffee Roasters
West Ashley
Charleston roaster with house-roasted beans served in a plant-filled Avondale space with a relaxed patio and quaint atmosphere
Open until 5:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 19Clerks Coffee Company
Ansonborough
Hotel-based specialty coffee spot in historic Ansonborough serving espresso drinks in a polished, design-forward setting
Open until 4:00 PMThe Rise Coffee Bar
Harleston Village
Hotel coffee shop pouring exclusive Foresight Coffee Roasters blend in Instagram-worthy Harleston Village digs
Open until 5:00 PMSummit 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
Open until 5:00 PMThe Daily Cafe - King St
Upper King
Hip King Street coffeehouse pouring Stumptown Coffee alongside cold-pressed juices, breakfast sandwiches, and craft beer
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowMuddy Waters Coffee Bar
James Island
James Island fixture serving Counter Culture Coffee for over two decades, with baked treats and a community-focused approach
Open until 6:00 PMSummit 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 7:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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