Second State Coffee is a beautiful spot in upscase Mount Pleasant to sit down, relax, and enjoy an exceptional 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! read more

Second State Coffee - This is my favorite that I've tried so far! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This delivered a solid experience. The space is clean, calm, and well designed, and the coffee itself 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. read more

Best coffee I've had actually. Also very well managed. Joe (bald man who manages the shop) has always been hospitable and asks about your day and makes sure that you have a great experience there. He cares about customer satisfaction and the quality of food/beverage you get there :) Big fan read more

This coffee shop has a really cool vibe to it. We came for a Franni Cash pop up event and it was so great to meet her again! We both got cold brews and blueberry muffins while we were there. The cold brews in our opinion weren't the best but that could've just been us not ordering it right. But the muffins were delicious and very crumbly. We can't wait to revisit in the future if there are more fan pop ups for her! read more

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Second State is one of my favorite coffee shops in CHS! The lattes (both iced & hot) are fabulous - especially the seasonal specials! I'm still dreaming about the sweet potato pie latte during the Fall. Located in a charming, cozy shop with an intimate ambiance. Lots of tasty treats to choose from - you can also purchase bags of second state coffee. I love seeing so many other local coffee shops & bars using Second State coffee beans for coffees & espresso martinis! read more

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Drink was just what I ordered , mainly because I got it mostly from the case , but then got an ice cup and oat milk in , too. The bathroom is doing its best , like they all are. I noticed how they have a bulletin board in the bathroom , which is different and better. The employees were working hard but I didn't catch their names. read more

The women who work here are lovely and thoughtful. Love their macchiatos! Super cute vibe inside.

Little coffee shop with delicious homemade syrups. There's seating inside and then a few tables outside. Both of us got macchiatos. The barista let us know that they make it with only a little bit of milk with the espresso. This was nice to have a warning as it was about 2 oz if espresso and 1 oz of milk. It was smooth and delicious. I'd likely get an iced coffee next time to get more volume as we were walking around the city. read more

Second State Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

great coffee! great service! espresso was very quality and milk texture was good! thank ya!

Troll pub is a staple in Louisville. It is informal, entertaining and the rates are highly affordable considering its location being within downtown. I liked the fish and chips. Service and the atmosphere! five stars! read more

I love this local hidden coffee spot away from the tourists. It is one of my favorite coffee places in town and their coffee is delicious. They have a pastry case that is so good! Definitely try the chocolate chip cookie and banana bread! All the staff is wonderful and many college students come to work here. Very dog friendly and welcoming as well! The ambiance is laid back. read more

We were recommended here by our BnB hosts. Delicious coffee options - I got the lavender latte but was also eyeing the peppermint latte option. We also stopped in for the baked goods. We had the maple pecan scone and coffee cake. Both were tasty. Minimalist in terms of decore but overall a very light atmosphere. If I had work to do, I would hang out here. read more

Second State Coffee - Maple pecan scone + coffee cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great hot cup of coffee on a rainy day. There is a good amount of seating which happens to be very spacious so you're not sitting right next to someone. Efficient good service so 0 complaints whatsoever. 5 stars! read more

They have real Good coffee just needs to be in a larger cup! Very good; highly recommend! read more

Amazing cappuccino with a great price! Super cute little place. Highly recommend stopping by!

With so many cute coffee spots in Charleston, I'm not sure if this one would be worth a second visit. The baristas were a bit rude and deep in conversation as we approached the counter. They continued talking while we stood there a bit awkwardly and then seemed annoyed that we had interrupted them. The coffee wasn't great either - the cold brew was especially bad. We had high hopes for this place based on the reviews and we left very disappointed. read more

Second State Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I came across this cute coffee shop walking around downtown. Evelyn helped me and she was friendly and helpful! She made a delicious cortado for me and we chatted for a bit. Seems like a good place for quality coffee and to study or read. read more

Second State Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This coffee spot on a Sunday morning was surprisingly empty. It's in a cute neighborhood in an old building. There are four steps up into the cafe with a few small tables and community seating at a large table. The coffee was OK, the pastries are not great. The lemon poppy seed muffin had ample poppy seeds, but no lemon flavor and was dry. Ask for the pastries to be heated. The clerk was clueless about the products. They sell coffee flower honey in jars. If became comical of how many customers asked the clerk about it and how many times the clerk said she had no idea of how it was. The only information gleaned from her was that it is not locally sourced. read more

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We stopped in for 4 iced lattes on a warm day. Lattes were good, service was slower than I'm used to considering there was only one order ahead of ours but it wasn't a deal breaker. They only had one person working - the register and the espresso machine. I wouldn't come here if I were in a hurry but my honey iced oat latte was fine enough. read more

Whenever I visit a new place it's a must that i find the best coffee. I believe SSC is it for Charleston. I'm not normally a syrup person but I really enjoyed the seasonal sweet potato syrup. SSC is definitely dog friendly. I checked their Instagram before I went and another pup came and went while I was there. I also had the morning glory muffin and sat at one their tables out front. The two guys working behind the bar were incredibly nice. And the first cappuccino was so good I got a second but without the syrup to take with me. I will definitely visit again before leaving. Claire is wonderful. She was very helpful. I found out they roast their own beans on my first visit. I wish I knew the guy's name that told me but he did tell me his roommate is the roaster. He and Claire were definitely a highlight of my visit. read more

Second State Coffee - Retail coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Good coffee and pastries. Overall ambiance of the place is a bit meh, but nothing horrible.

Only a couple minute walk from our bed & breakfast. Homemade syrups, latte art, and specially roasted beans. Would come back again! The maple cardamom latte was delicious (a little on the sweet side). read more

I have tried many cold brews all around town, at chains and local places, but this is hands down the best cold brew I've had! It is such a good flavor and always consistent. The chocolate chip cookies and pastries are also very delicious and fresh. Highly recommend if you're downtown and need a coffee break, or near any of their locations! read more

Second State Coffee - Cold brew and blueberry muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Overall: A disappointing Second State visit. The good: We like the atmosphere of this location, and the muffins that we got tasted good (not great). We have visited other locations, so we know the potential of the drinks and staff. The not-so-good: Hopefully we just went on an off day, but the drinks we ordered were lukewarm at best and not flavorful (and not worth the price). The staff was unenthusiastic, and most of the baked treats were gone when we ordered in the afternoon. Not a ton of seating at this location either (outside wasn't open when we went). Food/drink: 6/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 Service: 6/10 read more

Super cute coffee spot! Grabbed an iced americano with oat milk and honey so good! Also got a blueberry muffin that was so moist! It was perfect! Great vibe and cute spot! The cashier was kind and patient with us! read more

Second State Coffee - Iced americano with oat milk and honey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I'm a recent college grad and have been coming to second state to do work since high school way back when it was Black Tap. Now I work remotely and still enjoy coming. The atmosphere is great with wonderful natural lighting and though it is busy, it's usually pretty quiet as there are often a few people there with laptops working. Staff is friendly. The barista even gave me a pastry last time I was there just to be nice! They sometimes have fun unique drink specials and the vegan vanilla coconut muffin is great. Love the coffee. My one qualm is that I noticed the WiFi has been pretty bad recently. It disconnects every few minutes so I've been using my hotspot. This could definitely just be my laptop though!! Weird. All in all, one of my favorite coffee shops in Charleston:) read more

Second State Coffee - Ginger matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I always use Yelp to help me find local coffee shops when I'm traveling. I then have to call the shops to make sure they make in-house syrups, and they do! I also noticed their coffee at a few shops around a Charleston, but I went for the latte, of course. Picked up an iced lavender latte on my stroll to the Waterfront Park in Charleston. @secondstatecoffee they make all of their syrups in house and wow so refreshing and delicious! Highly recommend! And very safe with covid restrictions in place. very photogenic spot, cute area to walk around with your latte and head to King Street for some shopping. Check out coffee shops on IG: @MI_Mug read more

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Yes, this mocha with almond milk did taste as good as it looked! The place was very bright and modern (I'm more of a woodsy/tradish girlie, but loved the location it's in nonetheless). Next time I really want to try their vanilla latte! I've heard it's amazing. read more

Second State Coffee - Iced mocha with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Cute little coffee shop tucked away from what you'd consider "downtown" Charleston. It was clean, there are several tables and a bar for seating. There was only one person working when we stopped in, so he was busy, but he was working hard to make sure every order was taken care of in a timely manner. They do not have a giant menu, but they have a lot of the basic staple items for those that like hot or iced coffee, as well as several flavor options. They also had some seasonal flavor options which were interesting and unique. I'm not in the area often, but I would definitely stop by again. read more

Mediocre, run of the mill coffee shop. I was shocked it was so highly rated after going there. The fine drinks you see on their yelp (like the black julep) are no longer sold. The vanilla latte was good but nothing exceptional. The mocha was also fine. Their muffins (we tried the blueberry and the poppy seed one) were cold, tough, and cornbread/dense texture. I would certainly ask for them to warm the muffins (we didn't know that was an option at the time). The staff was not particularly friendly or helpful. We asked about some of the products they were selling and the staff didn't seem to know about any of the products. I would only recommend going here if it is convenient or fast. The surrounding neighborhood is cute to walk through. read more

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Great coffee and comfortable little shop. Nice variety of choices, but would love if they added a frappe as another espresso drink.

Such a cute little shop a little off King St. Good place to work for a few hours. Good drinks too but the flavor in mine could have been stronger. I had a decaf maple cardamom latte read more

I keep coming back here ! They've got great service. I highly recommend their coffee beans if you make coffee at home--it's delicious. Their chai is pretty good. I've also tried their peach matcha, and the matcha was quite grainy. Their lattes are delicious, as well as the lemon poppyseed muffin! Good chill social spot. I love to sit outside. read more

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Usually good but today 9:45am 15/17/22 was served two ice lattes with coddled milk. All you could taste was sour milk. We did not say anything to save everyone in there the embarrassment. Had to go to miller's after to get an actual iced latte. read more

The cold brew here was decent, I probably won't get it again just because it seems like they're known for other stuff on their menu. Their shakerito looked interesting and maybe worth a try. The vibes are nice in this place though. read more

I love trying out new coffee shops and Second State is high on my list! So cute from the outside and feels bright/airy on the inside. Felt like a great spot to do some work! It was fairly easy to find street parking on a Friday morning. There wasn't a long line and my coffee came out pretty quick! I ordered a non fat latte and it was delicious. The staff are so friendly and the prices are affordable. They have great decor and plenty of places to sit and enjoy a drink. I also saw they have some pastry options if you're looking for food too. Wish I lived closer so I could go here more often. read more

Second State Coffee - Non fat Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The matcha tea has a variety of different spices of which I cannot name. I know there was cinnamon and perhaps cardamom and rosemary but I don't remember what else. It was made with whole milk and the froth was rich and beautiful. The coffee was also good and not burnt like at many shops. read more

Second State Coffee - Matcha - very spicey and rich. Delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Amazing location and environment! Anytime you serve your coffee in a real glass, I'm in. And the iced americano I had was smooth and vibrant. The barista knew what she was doing. There is definitely preferred seating in this place. I could tell because when certain people left, other people would jump up and move to the vaseat. Overall, the rustic feel, the live flowers on the tables, and the ample window space with natural light makes this a cozy and quaint little coffee shop where one can easily find themselves lost on a good book or intently focused on college paper. It's in a quiet neighborhood area. It's a nice walk from downtown. read more

Second State Coffee - An iced decaf americano! Delish! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Love love love their dirty chai! I have gone to different locations based on my proximity to get one. Nice staff and cute shops!

I have been here several times and it is pretty reliable. Today was less good. I like more crema and a little more effort on presentation:) read more

Second State Coffee - Latté - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina