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We looked for a cafe that had stellar ratings and matcha on the way to Folly Beach and this little gem popped up. SO glad we stopped at this quaint, simple but aesthetically decorated spot. The woman that took our order was kind but the guy barista gave us a weird look, not super welcoming. Regardless, I ordered the Mt. Joy strawberry matcha and the syrup that they used seemed to be homemade and fresh - very delicious! They also made the matcha the right way and mixed it in a bowl outside of the cup and then poured it into the Oatly afterwards. My boyfriend got a cold brew with Oatly and was so impressed that he went vac and bought a bag to take back home with us. I lament not trying the food since it looks so good, but this is a stop that we're adding to the agenda next time for sure!
Quaint and tucked away under live oaks Second State outdoor seating provides a peaceful retreat to read a book, solve your crossword, and sip your coffee. Inside is a bit more lively primarily made up of groups chatting and remote workers. The ice mocha had a hint of spice to hit like a Mexican hot cocoa. Possibly the cinnamon and spice hints from the coffee beans or maybe a secret ingredient to add a nice touch. Snag a tasty pastry and coffee to kickstart your day.
Stopped here for my first time today; was looking for coffee shop near Citadel Mall and this popped up. Cute little shop that is easy to miss as it's tucked away in a back corner of a little shopping plaza off of a side street. The two ladies working were personable. The one that took my order was vegan like me, she suggested the strawberry Biscoff muffin, as I was eyeballing the sweets display. I also got a hot dirty chai latte with oat milk. It was probably the best one I've ever has; The coffee was smooth, the chai was pronounced but still subtle enough that everything blended well. I love the design on the top too. I saw that they also had Matcha, which I'll have to go back to try, along with an avocado toast. The shop had ample seating and multiple people were in there working on their computers while enjoying their coffee and food. Although not vegan, the waffles looked tasty. They had some grab and go beverages as well as some bags of coffee, T-shirts, cups, stickers, etc., that you could buy. Definitely will be back when I'm over this way!
Very cute small location. The baristas were kind and whipped up great lattes. Their pastries were also very good and a decent size. This would be a good place to chill or work/study.
Met a friend here for morning coffee and a chat, we both intended to work here after but it's a bit loud and lots of in and out so wasn't ideal for that. The coffees were great and came out quick relative to the length of the line. The staff are friendly and efficient. Their scone was really good too! Parking is easy and they have several table options.
Went to Second State for their monthly complimentary coffee tasting they hold on the 2nd of each month. This was an educational session I didn't know I needed. Our educational consultant (Brianna) was very knowledgeable about the varietials of each bean and filled our minds as well as our nose and palates with the great taste of coffee, great information, and a great communal gathering. Really relaxing vibe and cool event. Looking forward to the next session.
Cute spot that's worth searching out. Comfortable, sunny, free WiFi, friendly and skilled staff. Our barista recommended several options and we chose a honey lavender latte that was perfection. My friend had a special request and they were move than happy to accommodate. Nice selection of non coffee options and baked goods (nothing gluten free on our visit but looked great!) with plenty of easy parking up front. We will be back.
Arriving at this location on the edge of town (out of several locations) yielded a somewhat limited food menu. I wasn't up for sweets, but the idea of a peach-flavored matcha latte was interesting enough. On the scale of what it might have been, it was more matcha than peach, plenty bitter with just a hint of the local fruit du jour. Not a large beverage, but it was ready quickly. I may try one of their other locations if I do find myself more in need of a waffle.
This place was cute, nice atmosphere. We split a muffin and had a chai latte and a lavender latte. Interesting menu, I'd return and get the waffles next time I'm in the area
I already wrote an extensive review back when this location was Broom Wagon, but I figured it should be updated for the takeover by Second State (SS) Pros: the staff has remained just as kind & friendly, and SS kept the delicious waffles from Broom Wagon! Some of our favorites include the deviled egg waffle, the peanut butter & banana waffle, the prosciutto & greens waffle, and the lemon & blueberry waffle (Small) Con: some of my favorite lattes disappeared when SS took over because Broom Wagon made some of their own syrups. We loved the candied ginger and cardamom lattes in particular. Initially, SS kept the candied ginger and got rid of the cardamom. Then, they replaced the candied ginger with a ginger cookie that mostly tasted like cookie, not ginger. That ultimately disappeared too. On our most recent trip, they brought back a cardamom latte, but it was a very floral side of cardamom, not the spice notes of the old cardamom latte. Even though my favorite lattes no longer exist, I s enjoy stopping in for a waffle and a latte (they're still good without my favorite flavors) whenever I am in town, and SS does try to offer new items on rotation. For example, we recently tried the "Blutini" tea latte (iced only). My fiancé really enjoyed it, and while I would not necessarily get it again, it was fun for that day. As long as they keep the waffles, we will keep on returning, and we definitely recommend that you check this location out!
I love this place for their seasonal specials! The fall specials in particular. The sweet potato pie latte is a favorite of mine, great if you don't necessarily want pumpkin. Parking is plentiful and I've always had great service. Lots of room to work as well. read more
8 months ago
I wanted to have morning coffee, so I stopped by Second State Coffee. It had great decor and a positive vibe. I chatted with the server and ordered two Lattes. One was a hot latte with whole milk and the other was a Peppa Mint latte with whole milk, also hot. Our order came out in ten minutes, and I was ready to go! Both lattes were well-made! The taste was great, and the coffee beans were good. They definitely started our morning off right. read more
I was really craving some coffee before I left Charleston so I just googled the closest coffee shop to me at that time. This coffee shop had really good ratings so I decided to try. I was disappointed that they didn't have any sugar free syrup options but they all looked homemade so I decide to try what they had. I was able to get half and half so I got the iced cookie butter latte . It was really good and had a slight cinnamon taste. The barista was very helpful with questions and options so I appreciate the help. It's right next to a dance school, so it's the perfect little hang out spot for dance moms and dads. They have board games for kids to play as well. Definitely recommend for people in Charleston to try. read more
3 months ago
We looked for a cafe that had stellar ratings and matcha on the way to Folly Beach and this little gem popped up. SO glad we stopped at this quaint, simple but aesthetically decorated spot. The woman that took our order was kind but the guy barista gave us a weird look, not super welcoming. Regardless, I ordered the Mt. Joy strawberry matcha and the syrup that they used seemed to be homemade and fresh - very delicious! They also made the matcha the right way and mixed it in a bowl outside of the cup and then poured it into the Oatly afterwards. My boyfriend got a cold brew with Oatly and was so impressed that he went vac and bought a bag to take back home with us. I lament not trying the food since it looks so good, but this is a stop that we're adding to the agenda next time for sure! read more
Quaint and tucked away under live oaks Second State outdoor seating provides a peaceful retreat to read a book, solve your crossword, and sip your coffee. Inside is a bit more lively primarily made up of groups chatting and remote workers. The ice mocha had a hint of spice to hit like a Mexican hot cocoa. Possibly the cinnamon and spice hints from the coffee beans or maybe a secret ingredient to add a nice touch. Snag a tasty pastry and coffee to kickstart your day. read more
6 months ago
Stopped here for my first time today; was looking for coffee shop near Citadel Mall and this popped up. Cute little shop that is easy to miss as it's tucked away in a back corner of a little shopping plaza off of a side street. The two ladies working were personable. The one that took my order was vegan like me, she suggested the strawberry Biscoff muffin, as I was eyeballing the sweets display. I also got a hot dirty chai latte with oat milk. It was probably the best one I've ever has; The coffee was smooth, the chai was pronounced but still subtle enough that everything blended well. I love the design on the top too. I saw that they also had Matcha, which I'll have to go back to try, along with an avocado toast. The shop had ample seating and multiple people were in there working on their computers while enjoying their coffee and food. Although not vegan, the waffles looked tasty. They had some grab and go beverages as well as some bags of coffee, T-shirts, cups, stickers, etc., that you could buy. Definitely will be back when I'm over this way! read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Very cute small location. The baristas were kind and whipped up great lattes. Their pastries were also very good and a decent size. This would be a good place to chill or work/study. read more
6 months ago
Very good latte wish they had some sugar free syrups nice and helpful staff very quiet and calm read more
Met a friend here for morning coffee and a chat, we both intended to work here after but it's a bit loud and lots of in and out so wasn't ideal for that. The coffees were great and came out quick relative to the length of the line. The staff are friendly and efficient. Their scone was really good too! Parking is easy and they have several table options. read more
2 years ago
Went to Second State for their monthly complimentary coffee tasting they hold on the 2nd of each month. This was an educational session I didn't know I needed. Our educational consultant (Brianna) was very knowledgeable about the varietials of each bean and filled our minds as well as our nose and palates with the great taste of coffee, great information, and a great communal gathering. Really relaxing vibe and cool event. Looking forward to the next session. read more
Cute spot that's worth searching out. Comfortable, sunny, free WiFi, friendly and skilled staff. Our barista recommended several options and we chose a honey lavender latte that was perfection. My friend had a special request and they were move than happy to accommodate. Nice selection of non coffee options and baked goods (nothing gluten free on our visit but looked great!) with plenty of easy parking up front. We will be back. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
Arriving at this location on the edge of town (out of several locations) yielded a somewhat limited food menu. I wasn't up for sweets, but the idea of a peach-flavored matcha latte was interesting enough. On the scale of what it might have been, it was more matcha than peach, plenty bitter with just a hint of the local fruit du jour. Not a large beverage, but it was ready quickly. I may try one of their other locations if I do find myself more in need of a waffle. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
Amazing coffee and waffles! Highly recommend! Fantastic staff and incredible attention to detail! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This place was cute, nice atmosphere. We split a muffin and had a chai latte and a lavender latte. Interesting menu, I'd return and get the waffles next time I'm in the area read more
4 years ago
I already wrote an extensive review back when this location was Broom Wagon, but I figured it should be updated for the takeover by Second State (SS) Pros: the staff has remained just as kind & friendly, and SS kept the delicious waffles from Broom Wagon! Some of our favorites include the deviled egg waffle, the peanut butter & banana waffle, the prosciutto & greens waffle, and the lemon & blueberry waffle (Small) Con: some of my favorite lattes disappeared when SS took over because Broom Wagon made some of their own syrups. We loved the candied ginger and cardamom lattes in particular. Initially, SS kept the candied ginger and got rid of the cardamom. Then, they replaced the candied ginger with a ginger cookie that mostly tasted like cookie, not ginger. That ultimately disappeared too. On our most recent trip, they brought back a cardamom latte, but it was a very floral side of cardamom, not the spice notes of the old cardamom latte. Even though my favorite lattes no longer exist, I s enjoy stopping in for a waffle and a latte (they're still good without my favorite flavors) whenever I am in town, and SS does try to offer new items on rotation. For example, we recently tried the "Blutini" tea latte (iced only). My fiancé really enjoyed it, and while I would not necessarily get it again, it was fun for that day. As long as they keep the waffles, we will keep on returning, and we definitely recommend that you check this location out! read more
2 years ago
Great coffee, good atmosphere, public restrooms, plenty room to study! Kind service, very inviting. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Decided to try Second State's West Ashley location & complete some work. The shop was cute and the employees were so nice. I tried a salted caramel latte with oat milk and their lox and cucumber waffle. My latte was simply one of my favorite I've ever had. It was well balanced and delicious. The waffle I had on the other had was not my favorite. Each component individually was good, but for my liking having all together just simply did not work. Everything tasted fresh- cornbread like waffle, pickled cucumbers, lox, and a cream cheese drizzle. I believe I would try a different waffle next time for sure! My only complaint for a coffee shop was that there was only 1 or 2 outlets that were accessible for patrons to use. I will definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
MM and myself here for waffles. I'm doing Prosciutto and Greens version. Mark a Cinnamon Apple. And of course our Americano and honey. Only one size cups...small. And honey is the syrup type. I'm still ok however, eagerly waiting for the waffles. Cute place and hidden behind a row of trees in a small strip mall setting. Nice seating situation. Gzzz best waffles I've ever had. Texture was...healthy!! Strange thing...no maple syrup. They did bring some maple glaze after our begging/crying!! And they make it with maple syrup and powdered sugar. Apparently didn't want to share any syrup though!! Was ok. The glaze was pretty good anyway. The idea of no syrup is because the waffle variations are covered with other good stuff. Lovely lasses attending and a nice guy doing kitchen duty who came out for short visit. read more
4 years ago
Was on the way to the golf course and drove past this place and decided to turn around and try it and I am so glad I did. Had such a good vibe and the coffee was amazing. I would recommend the churro waffle! read more
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5 years ago
Absolutely delicious! I had a small, hot, vanilla latte and it was so refreshing to not taste that bitter, burnt aftertaste that can often accompany lattes. True craftsmanship and excellent service. Safe to say I'll be grabbing a cup every time I'm in the area. Can't wait to try some of their other flavors. read more
5 years ago
Second State Coffee on Ashley Hall Road in West Ashley is a great place to get quality coffee, a drink, or snack any time of the day when you need it. I really like the atmosphere here and all that they have to offer. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you have everything you need. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
4 years ago
My favorite coffee shop in Charleston! The coffee was fresh and locally roasted by second state. I even bought a bag of their beans! Milk was steamed to perfection and my friend really enjoyed her peach matcha. Food was great for a small breakfast and tasted good. Staff was super friendly, very sweet people and they were even short staffed but had awesome attitudes. check this place out! read more
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