The coffee is great! They made a dry double shot blonde roast cappuccino perfectly. And they were…read morevery courteous and kind. Sitting at the marble bar, looking out the front window-aperfect place to drink my coffee

Cute coffee/matcha shop. Interior is cute and they have a big mirror with about 8 indoor seats…read more Short line, fast to order and get our drinks. My friends enjoyed and finished their coffee. The matcha was grainy, but it was okay if you ignore the gritty/grainy taste from undermixing. Love that they offer complimentary dog treats at the register.

Went here today with my parents and sister for a quick cold drink after our Charleston tour from…read moreBulldog Tours. We definitely got different kinds of drinks such as iced coffee and iced Chai to keep us cool and refreshing. The service there was also quick and friendly. Finally, I would definitely go here again next time when I visit Charleston someday in the future.

The Black Door Cafe is a lil cafe located inside the Mills House Hotel…read more I came here looking for a quick spot with wifi and to grab lunch (+ a matcha, of course). It was easy to find and there was seating both outside and inside the hotel. There was able seating and very easy to put in an order at the register. I tried out one of their seasonal specials- the matcha breeze which had matcha, coconut water, pineapple-passionfruit cold foam, served iced. I also got a little pastry. Both weren't too great unfortunately so I ended up tossing both. The matcha was too sweet and the flavors didn't really compliment each other. Not an ideal spot for matcha. The space itself, however, was a great spot to work from. I took a quick meeting here and there was a fair amount of seating inside the cafe.

So good. I have no…read morephotos of the three little desserts I got because we dug in so fast. Friendly service and just absolutely divine. The black Forrest was so thick and chocolately with really dark notes of that cherry. Ugh!

La patserrie…read more Location: located next to Marion park on king street in Charleston Service: they were very friendly and got our food and drinks pretty quickly Atmosphere: a very airy light pastry shop. Has indoor and outdoor seating with display case for all the pastries and food they serve Food: crossiant, chocolate banana crossiant and iced vanilla latte. The crossiant was light and fluffy and not too overly buttery. The chocolate banana crossiant had a good proportion of filling to pastry so it wasn't overly full but you were able to get the flovor I. Each bite. The ice vanilla latte was good, not too sweet. Parking: it's on king street in Charleston so some side street parking but parking may be much difficult on weekends. It is a walkable area

I came in for a to go order. The desserts are in the bar area right by the door, making the line a…read morebit awkward, as there's a lot of desserts to look at with only a small amount of space designated for them. The line moved quickly, nonetheless. The team was friendly and let me take my time ordering. The cake slices are just as delicious as they are giant. I had the red velvet and my grandparents got carrot cake. Everyone was happy. The cake was fresh, moist and flavorful. The red velvet didn't have much chocolate, but it was still great. I prefer a pretty chocolate dense red velvet but this was delivered well.

Stopped in here on a girls trip on a Thursday. Five of us total, we were sat within two minutes. We…read morewaited 10-15 before someone saw us, after we asked if someone would serve us or if we needed to order at a counter. We ordered a slice of Mountain of Chocolate & Pink Velvet. Both cakes tasted like they were previously frozen and then thawed but not fully thawed, so not the best texture. The pink velvet had great flavor but the chocolate cake was lacking severely in flavor. Would not come back. Ambiance was okay? Nothing notable, was clean.

So cute, my bowl was great!!!Coffee was amazing but the Tea cookie the Barista recommended was to…read moredie for. Love the ambience, just needed a little more space inside because it was raining outside.

We visited Harken Cafe in July and loved it. I actually went twice, which I rarely do on a trip…read more The iced coffee was very good. I had a biscuit, egg and cheese which was great. The biscuit was different than I'm used to. Meaning it wasn't a buttermilk biscuit. Highly recommend this place. 5 Stars

I popped in this morning for a quick lil coffee treat to start the day and was not let down! I…read morealways have a bit of trepidation when getting coffee on trips because they can be hit or miss but I'm happy to say this one hit the spot. The baristas were quick and friendly - I was in and out in no time! Excellent drink too. Woke me up, good beans, good milk temp and texture. I'd drink this again! Did not get any food but the pastry selection looked really good.

Great seating area when walking in and comfy!…read more Lot of options on the menu too, quick and easy

Second State Coffee is a beautiful spot in upscase Mount Pleasant to sit down, relax, and enjoy an…read moreexceptional cup of coffee. They are roasting some truly fantastic beans here. I ended up leaving with eight bags of single-origin beans from all over the world. Having worked my way through about half of them so far, I've been very impressed by the consistent quality and clean, vibrant flavors across the board. I'm a bit of a coffee-snob so this is saying something! While it's a bit on the pricey side, that's simply the reality of specialty coffee these days, and the craftsmanship here at least justifies it. I highly recommend supporting these wonderful folks--especially if you love lighter roasts with sweet, bright tasting notes. They have been the absolute perfect way to start my mornings!

This delivered a solid experience. The space is clean, calm, and well designed, and the coffee…read moreitself was pretty good. The flavors were balanced, the drinks were consistent, and everything came out the way it should. Staff was polite and efficient, which kept the visit easy. It's a dependable stop for a good cup and a relaxed atmosphere. I'd return.

So some places serve great coffee & some places make you smile before you've even taken your first…read moresip. But Bitty & Beau's? They do both! This was our first stop after arriving in Charleston and I knew I wanted to return. I first visited Bitty & Beau's back in 2021 during a trip to South Carolina and was immediately positively overwhelmed by the mission, people, and atmosphere. Since then, I've also visited the Savannah location, so bringing my friends here felt like a non-negotiable part of our Charleston itinerary. Thankfully, they were more than happy to indulge me. While we all came for coffee, none of us actually ordered plain coffee. Instead, we opted for lattes and other specialty beverages, all of which were delicious. What surprised me most was that throughout the rest of our trip, despite visiting several other coffee shops, my friends repeatedly said Bitty & Beau's was their favorite. High praise considering Charleston has no shortage of excellent cafes! For those unfamiliar with Bitty & Beau's, the company is dedicated to employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, creating meaningful employment opportunities while fostering inclusion and acceptance. As a School Psychologist who works with students of varying abilities, this place holds a special place in my heart. The coffee is great, the merchandise is fun, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the smiles are contagious. Four years after my first visit, I'm happy to report that Bitty & Beau's remains just as magical as I remembered. The world needs more places like this. Five stars for Bitty & Beau's. I'll be back!!!

I wandered in here while melting in the summer heat and humidity, in desperate need of a cold…read moredrink. I ended up getting an iced mocha, and it did the job! I didn't know that this is not your average coffee shop prior to wandering in, but once I learned that I thought it was super cool to see their mission and who they offer jobs too! Definitely worth checking them out and supporting a great cause! They even write nice messages on your cup!

My husband said this was the best mocha he has ever had. I just had a basic drip coffee but it was…read moreperfectly smooth and creamy. Happened to walk by this cutesy coffee shop while leaving the Hotel Emiline. The baristas were so friendly and accommodating. Will definitely pop in the next time I'm downtown!

This was my second time visiting Clerks Coffee Company, conveniently located inside (and accessible…read morefrom the street outside) the Emeline Hotel. I remembered enjoying it during my first stay, so naturally I had to return. This time around I stopped by twice during our two-night stay. On my first visit, I was tempted by the limited-time LoveShackFancy collaboration and ordered the Pistachio Rose Matcha Cloud Latte. It sounded amazing: house-made pistachio rose syrup, your choice of milk, topped with fluffy matcha cold foam and rose petals. Unfortunately... it was way (way) too sweet. And this is coming from someone who usually likes sweet drinks. At $10, I powered through it, but it definitely wasn't for me. My friend ordered another one of the collaboration drinks and did not finish hers because it was overwhelmingly sweet. Thankfully, my second visit redeemed everything. I went back to an old favorite - an iced matcha latte - and it was just what I was hoping for. Service was excellent during both visits. While the cafe seems to remain pretty popular, it wasn't overwhelmingly crowded. I still love the atmosphere here. It's such a great place to grab a drink before heading out to explore Charleston or while staying at the Emeline. Lesson learned: sometimes the specials are worth trying... and sometimes it's best to stick with your favorite!

Stopped in here after dinner at Magnolia's and boy was it cute! They had the most delicious…read moredesserts, we got: Coffee Panna Cotta, S'mores cheesecake, Banana Pudding (O.M.G....), and an Olive Oil Pistachio Cake (that hit the spot with coffee the next day). The desserts themselves were well balanced. Not too sweet, rich and surprisingly light. Ambiance: So trendy and chic! Had open tables and bar, which was perfect for a nightcap. Service: The line for the desserts moved really fast. We had a lovely interaction with Jason (who was probably one of owners), about how his grandmother, Carmella, was from Philadelphia. Made the visit just a bit more special!

We were strolling through Charleston back in July and discovered this awesome dessert shop. I…read morebought a chocolate peanut butter cake to take back to our hotel. It was beautiful, round and tall. It was decked out with all sorts of layers and toppings. Super fresh and flavorful. They had lots of good toppings. I recommend going with a group and sharing. 5 Stars