Metto is so good that I visited twice while visiting Mt. Pleasant for a long weekend! The first…read moretime it was storming, so we used the drive-thru. The second day, it was much nicer out, so we parked and went inside. I had a vanilla latte the first time, and a strawberry fields latte the second, and both were tasty! I also brought home a bunch of pastries, including their cranberry orange muffins, and everything was top-tier.

Stopped here while in the area and grabbed a peppermint white mocha and a regular white mocha…read more The peppermint mocha wasn't overly sweet and they nailed the kids temperature for me. The hubs got a regular white mocha and they just not have steamed a new thing of milk for his as it was the same temperature as mine even though he ordered it standard temperature. Service was quick and easy through the drive thru.

Harken Cafe was highly recommended and absolutely lived up to the hype! The cafe has the cutest…read morehippie vibes and the staff is super warm and welcoming. Heads up--it gets PACKED on weekends and sometimes even runs out of goodies, so come early. We tried the German chocolate bun and OMG--it was insane. Perfectly buttery, toasted almonds, and rich dark chocolate--it might be the best pastry I've ever had. The Butter Me Up breakfast sandwich was huge and so shareable, packed with bacon, avocado, and egg on a crumbly, buttery biscuit--pure breakfast heaven. To drink, the turmeric chai latte was hot, comforting, and refreshing all at once. Honestly, if you're in Charleston and love cozy spots with epic pastries and breakfast, Harken Cafe is a must!

Harken Cafe was super cute and I really liked the aesthetic of the place, but my experience was a…read morebit mixed. I waited about 30 minutes in line, and while the service was decent, it felt very rushed once I finally ordered. I got an iced vanilla latte and it was very disappointing, which was a letdown because I really wanted to love this spot. From my personal experience, I would probably skip it.

Such a cute bookstore! Although there are so many amazing things to look at (a café with plenty of…read moreoptions, cute seating area, tree decor, bookish gifts, and of course the books themselves), what stood out to me most and would most likely stand out to all book lovers most was the gorgeous ladder connected to the bookcase, usable for all bookaholics. This store is so cute and relaxing to be in! There's a café/bar with a wide variety that isn't obnoxiously expensive and plenty of great books to choose from (and thankfully no Booktok section or ugly stickers covering gorgeous covers). There's a comfy seating area to read your book of choice and enjoy a delicious beverage. There's also plenty of unique and creative bookish gifts to get for your loved ones. Kind staff, clean place (including the bathrooms) and a great selection to choose from. 100% recommend!

I love it every time I go here!!! I've gone several times…read more I've gone to get an afternoon pick me up of coffee and get some work done. They have inside and outside seating, which is nice for when it's a nice day! I've gone for one of their evening events of trivia and that was super fun!!! I've also gone just to hang with friends while we drink some coffee and yap and look at books. I love that they have a few different specials each month. Everyone that works there is so sweet! It's definitely one of my rotating places for coffee and a work day.

I had a blueberry iced latte. It had great flavor and the coffee was bold and smooth. Nice relaxing…read moreatmosphere inside.

First time visiting. I ordered a cup of coffee, which was fine, but the overall experience was…read moredisappointing. The space was quite loud, with rock music playing, and the condiment station was messy and out of several basics like cream, stirrers, and sugar. A few tables were also unstable--I had to wedge a napkin under one just to use it. The person at the register was impatient when I misheard his question, which didn't make for a welcoming interaction. Overall, the coffee was alright, but not enough to make up for the rest of the experience.

Spent a lovely Sunday morning here! Despite the long line,…read morethe staff moved quickly and with a positive attitude to take orders and prepare coffees and food. The pastry case was full and beautiful with savory and sweet options. There's a fair amount of indoor seating and a few outdoor tables. I ordered a hazelnut latte which was bold and delicious. Despite saying I was dining in, it was served in a to go cup - I do wish I received it in a cup/mug. I also tried the almond croissant which was flaky and not overly sweet. The croque monsieur was indulgent and cheesy - although, I wish it was slightly hotter when served. The portion of everything matched the price.

This location has been on my must try for a few weeks and I am so happy I finally found my way…read morehere. The interior was beautiful and very clean. The service was great. I asked for a recommendation for a chocolate lover and I ended up getting The Royal, delicious!

Viscous bisquit has a cool logo that I coined the term #CyberChef for because I work in cyber…read moresecurity and we use an application called CyberChef. The food is amazing and the staff is very friendly. The are many options for gluten intolerance and celiac. It is a good way food a cyber security analyst to start the morning. Vicious is consistently amazing!

I can't remember the last time I was excited about my next trip to a place to eat UNTIL now!…read more This place was fantastic. When we arrived, the line wasn't too long, after we placed our order the line was out the door. Apparently everyone else knows how delicious the food is too. There were three in our party and we all ordered something different so we could try each other's selection. Biscuits and gravy, Silence of the hams, and The Vicious. Each item was good but the Vicious was probably my favorite (with the cowboy candy on the side). We had saved the tops of two biscuits so we could try the butters and other toppings. All the butters, especially the sweet bourbon butter, were so good. 10/10 recommend this place!

Ordered the Vintage breakfast sandwich online after seeing toasted bread and ooey gooey cheese and…read moreeggs in the online pictures. The order was ready when I arrived as promised, super simple to pick up online orders. The roasted tomato and crispy prosciutto were delicious, but I feel like they really missed an opportunity to toast up the sourdough! The bread was barely warm and just not toasted. Otherwise, very generous portion and lots of goodness inside.

Such a fun place especially when weather is nice! It gets busy on the weekends so definitely not a…read morequick trip. Overall, great food, coffee and vibes!

My favorite spot by far on our Charleston itinerary; my only regret is that our trip was so short…read morethat we did not have time for a second visit. Their banana bread had been recommended to me as a must-try but after a quick glance at the menu, I wanted to try at least five other things. First things first: the banana bread. 10/10. If you leave here without getting a slice warmed up with butter, you're doing yourself a serious disservice. It didn't even taste like banana bread but had the texture of a soft eggy French toast. I was so entranced with it that I managed to squirrel away half for the next day. Also got their jammy eggs because I'm an egg fiend. They were delicious, topped with chives and some chili crisp, but $7 for two eggs in this economy was a little hard to swallow. Next time I'm here, I'd want to try the quiche and the pickled shrimp toast. And they also have peanut milk?? Tucked away on a side street off the much busier King, Babas can be easy to miss but wow - talk about treasures coming in tiny sizes. There's some indoor seating and outdoor tables but don't bank on getting a table right away if you're coming on a weekend morning. The line moves quickly so we didn't mind waiting.

I don't even know how to rate Babas on Cannon. Just WOW! 11/10 for creative drinks. My husband got…read morea macchiato espresso, which is just a basic drink, but he loved it. I ordered the peanut drink because I had never heard of anything close to it. Usually when I order a special or flavored coffee, I don't like them and only drink about half before throwing it out. This blew my mind. It was like a Reese's in a coffee. Think sipping chocolate, but Reese's style. That drink isn't just good, it's unforgettable. I didn't order any food, but I looked around and it looked really good as well. I highly recommend making a point to stop here in Charleston.

It's been quite a while since I made the effort to return to The Harbinger Café on Upper King and…read moreit reminded me instantly why this spot is such a Charleston favorite. The vibe is still effortlessly cozy and creative--flowers, greenery, unusual Christmas gifts, and those little bakery touches that make you want to linger over your latte. This time around, everything felt even better than I remembered. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the service had that relaxed but attentive feel. I tried a couple of their seasonal items, and once again the flavors were bright, fresh, and a little unexpected in the best way. Their baked goods are still the standout--beautifully made, not overly sweet & just delicious. It's the kind of place where you can sit with a book, catch up with a friend, or just enjoy a slow morning with coffee and something delicious. Consistently great atmosphere, consistently great food, and a place that really gets better with every visit. Why did it take so long to return. I've now placed it in the top of my list for a great coffee spot.

Cute place that has a good amount of seating in the back. We got:…read more Grasshopper toast/avocado toast- This was probably our favorite thing and would definitely recommend. It was unique with the different flavors and textures on top that came together really nicely. Almond frangipane scone- I'm not the biggest fan of dried fruit in baked goods, but otherwise thought this was tasty and would want to get a scone/biscuit without dried fruit next time. Would recommend. Cinnamon twist- Tasty! Not mind blowing, but we enjoyed and would get again. Best friend/chocolate chip cookie- Loved that it was crispy on the outside and chewy in the center part and that it used a darker chocolate. Jam sesh- This was not our favorite and we wouldn't get it again. We just didn't think all the flavors worked together. Short + Sweet- The coffee cake was maybe a little overbaked. My friend liked it more than I did, but I didn't feel like I needed to have it again. Overall it's a good place to go with a few people and try a bunch of things and hang out!

Amazing cakes! Went here twice and got the lemon blueberry both times. Also tried the carrot cake…read moreand the chocolate. You really can't go wrong They move the line quick but sometimes you can catch it at the right time and walk right through

Carmella's was such a cute spot and definitely worth stopping by if you have a sweet tooth. ordered…read morethe cannoli cake and it was phenomenal. However, I also got an iced vanilla latte and it was not great, which was a bit disappointing. I would definitely recommend trying their desserts, but I would probably skip the coffee