If you go anywhere else for coffee in South Carolina you are insane. I know this is only one…read morereview, but if I could leave a million 5 star reviews I would. The coffee is amazing, bathroom is clean, and people are super nice. Best coffee in Charleston. **edited to add this was written by my 12 year old son, but I wholeheartedly agree :)

Bad Bunnie made me extremely happy! One they have a sign on the front door welcoming the fur babies…read more! I asked for a recommendation and I was not disappointed. The Smiling faces and conversation also was pleasant! The vibe and energy alone is another reason I will be back! The ambiance and decor gives mid century feel with the exposed brick and mellow and soothing earth tone. The apple turnover wheeew! With the powdered sugar (allow me a second to finish whats left of it)... Ok I'm back! My caramel ice latte gave me good vibes. Not to sweet, not to bitter. This is definitely a go to when I'm home! I just loved the welcoming feeling when I walked in also!

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.

I stopped by the coffee counter in Charleston during my stay, and it was such a great find. It's…read moretucked inside a hotel, which makes it incredibly convenient, especially if you're already in the area or staying there. Service was super quick, perfect for grabbing on the go without sacrificing quality. The vibe is really cute and there is a cozy area upstairs if you plan on sticking around. Most importantly the coffee was delicious and the syrups tasted homemade. The coffee was smooth and full of flavor. I ended up coming here a second time it was so good!

This was one of the few places open on Thanksgiving morning…read more We got two lattes, one called the Reindeer latte which had carrot cake foam and the other called Cairo that had pistachio, orange blossom, coconut and raisin. The Reindeer latte was really good and tasted exactly like carrot cake but Cairo tasted nothing like pistachio or orange blossom or coconuts. It was very watery and bland - not sure if it is supposed to be like that or it was a one off but I wouldn't recommend getting it.

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 by over the weekend - thankfully, it's a coffee shop that doesn't close at noon! Some of us…read morelike afternoon & even evening caffeine haha The staff was friendly, place was cute, decorated with art available for purchase, service was quick. My iced white mocha was tasty - a tiny bit too sweet, but still good. There is also plenty of parking, which is a always a bonus!

I love when I have a meeting for work and the person picks a local spot to meet. This was my first…read moretime here, and from the abundance of parking (the shop is in a Harris Teeter parking lot), the nice crew, and the fact they also offer more local drinks besides their coffee are all wins in my book. I had a One Love Kombucha that is brewed in CHS. Blueberry basil was my pick and I finished the whole bottle. Yummy! The seating area inside is small and the place was packed. It was cool outside but sunny, so we were able to meet and enjoy their outdoor seating area. Definitely a great spot for a meeting if you can get a table. I will definitely continue to recommend this local shop.

I hate leaving a bad review, but this was such an odd experience. Walked in to an empty shop & four…read moregirls behind/to the side of the counter- two appeared to be employees and two friends of the employees. Upon arrival we were not greeted and when my husband and I attempted to order the girls looked at each other and continued their conversation. It was honestly just such an odd experience. My Turkey and cheese croissant was fine and the ambiance outside was nice so points for those pieces. I was excited to try this place because of the good reviews and wide selection of pastries, but I sadly don't think I'll be back after this experience.

I walk here for a coffee break at work often and the coffee is consistently great, and the service…read moreis wonderful. They're always polite and quick. There usually plenty of seats and fun seasonal options to pick from.

This place is quaint and classy. I stumbled across it while getting a tire repaired. I ordered a…read moreturkey club and coffee serve on traditional dish-ware. My selection was delicious and like most southerners, the staff are friendly.

Another great local coffee shop that was selected for a work meeting. My friend Kayla with…read moreLowCountry Local First and I met here late in 2025. A cute shop with indoor and outdoor seating. It was November around 10:45 AM, so we were able to snag the last available table inside. Again, if you don't know by now, I don't drink coffee, but they offered Kombucha which I've grown to enjoy to drink. If you're in West Ashley, this is a great local spot to support.

Best croissants I've had since Paris!!! Service is top notch, quick but exudes charm &…read morefriendliness. Located inside the Bennet Hotel with great luxurious aesthetics. Iced coffee was refreshing I came back the next morning for another round. It was flavorful yet not sugary. It definitely gave me a kick and got addicted to it, except I'm only in the area for 4 days. Staff and manager were friendly yet professional. Although I was charged twice, the manager assured me they would fix it once the line was manageable. Somehow I trusted her word for it, just the manner with which she handled it was text book! Indeed, saw the overcharged taken care of by the next day. A must stop in downtown historic Charleston for sure! Great awesome pastries, sandwiches Parisian style made and clean refreshing breakfast beverages. This is the best patisserie option which actually lives up to its name, unlike those wannabe k ones!!!

The girls working here are so so kind! Always happy always friendly! The coffee is really good much…read morebetter than a Starbucks!! Their pastries are (for the most part) really tasty. We've had the blueberry muffin, peach turnover, pain au chocolate, olive oil citrus muffin, banana chocolate croissant, and the macaroons. I would personally skip the macaroons - they weren't very good as far as filling and flavor went 24$ for 6 not very good cookies was disappointing. Everything else was great! And like I said coffee (all of it) is super!!