Must try: Velvet Elvis!…read more Why: I have a sweet tooth and wanted some flavor in my morning ice latte so tried the Velvet Elvis - blackberry, dark chocolate, and almond whipped cream. Tasted like dessert - loved it! I got a large to sip on during my drive to New River Gorge National Park. Notes: Cute and welcoming coffee shop. Barista was friendly and helpful. Indoor and outdoor seating. Easy parking. I'm a morning person so was happy they opened at 7am on weekdays.

The pastries here are fresh and delicious. They also have small prepackaged wraps, salads and…read moresandwiches that you can easily purchase. They have a few great signature drinks, such as a shower pistachio rose or velvet Elvis. I ordered a soy latte. It was just what I wanted. There is easy parking right outside you can sit inside or outside. It brings a friendly crowd and walk a place to hang out.

This gelato shop occupies a small space that is across the river from the WV Capitol area and a…read moreshort distance up a steep incline. I walked up to find a couple of people working there who I take to be ownership. Notably, the reason I hadn't visited before is that I often travel on Sunday and they're closed on Sunday. You can run a business however you want I guess, but Sunday does seem like a time where a lot of people would want to be able to purchase some ice cream. In substance, the gelato selection was very good. They had a few non-dairy options. I picked several flavors that were wildly different, but was recommended to try something more consonant, which I suspect reflects a difference in thought processes between the more masculine high-decoupling mind and a contrasting holistic approach. Having said that, I went with the recommendation for what tasted like a very ripe banana flavor, as well as a tiramisu cream that definitely tasted like high quality tiramisu, and a pure hazelnut flavor. It was a high quality smooth dessert, and in relative terms, the price was less than what you'd pay at a high-end place in a big city. And while I can't say I've been to Italy, this gelato was as good as you'd get in any of the American places I've been to, so it's a great stop here in Charleston.

Dinner with friends then Caffe Romeo for dessert. The gelato was amazing as usual followed by a…read morechai latte for the road. The line was a little long, but the lone gal behind the counter handled patrons well. She never seemed flustered when filling orders, fulfilling the role of barista, running the register, and providing table service for those that were waiting for lattes and the like.

Stopped here to stretch our legs during a long road trip. Cute little spot with sweet and savory…read morepastries. Service was fast and friendly and they even offered to warm the biscuit. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Third times the charm when trying to get coffee on our way back to my parents after a…read morefun/exhausting wedding weekend. Mea Cuppa is inside the Capital Market which is thankfully pretty easy to get around even when busy like it was when we got here. I needed all the coffee and loved that they had a flat white option which you don't see everywhere, especially in WV. Not the best flat white but it still hit the spot.

Chai was amazing! staff are very nice, and chilling with the cats is such a vibe!…read moreAlthough you do have to pay a fee ti get in but trust me, it's worth it!

Overall: Good cat cafe experience! Coffee was good, a litttttle sweet, but good! We had a great…read moretime here hanging out with kitties and would for sure do it again! What to expect: There's a food and drink side and a cat side. There's a wall with huge windows so you can still look in while you're eating the snacky muffin type food they have. You can take in drinks with lids to the cat side, though. The staff were nice and helpful, they talked about the cats and brought out different things (treats, special toys) to get the kitties interested.

although there was only one woman working the shop she provided excellent service, the food was…read moreexcellent (i had the salmon bagel & a friend had a sandwich) and my drink was great. i got a dark chocolate iced latte with honey cold foam and it was DELICIOUS! the location is a little iffy as it's located in the back back BACK of the tech park but not too hard to reach :)

From the owner: This is our 2nd location read more

One thing I've noticed during my stay in Charleston is that employees at some chain locations just…read moreseem unhappy to be there. This morning, we stood at the counter for several minutes without so much as a "good morning" or any acknowledgment that we were even there. Throughout the entire visit, not a single smile, thank you, or basic courtesy--just the bare minimum interaction. I understand it's a chain, but that's no excuse for ignoring customers. If I'm polite and respectful, the least I expect is to be acknowledged. It's easy to forget that without customers, places like this wouldn't last.

Friendly fast service. Consistent to the Starbucks brand of food products. Convenient location to…read moremy hotel. Check all the boxes.

Wonderful owner and staff, yummy pastries and food to order. It has a nice vibe in here…read more Comfortable sitting, tv with captions, motivational coffee signs. Great tasting coffee. The owner take prides in her business and she grateful. We will support her as much as we can while we are here.

Another very cool coffee spot in charleston. In fact I think this one might be the best one. A lot…read moreof great drink options and unique drink options, I must say. Stop here for your morning, mid day or evening coffee fix!!

The Quarrier Store--adjacent to Super Weenie is open and serving breakfast sandwiches and a few…read moreother items. This morning, I decided to try an everything bagel with cream cheese, salmon, and tomato. The salmon and cream cheese were packaged "on the side"--which I appreciated, as it was another 15 minutes before I could eat it. Next time, I think I'll add a second portion of salmon ($2). Total for what I ordered this morning $6 + tax. Very tasty and satisfied a craving for bagels and lox. This was day three of breakfast operations (they open at 8:30). There were three people ahead of me and my wait was around five minutes. Check them out! They're on the block of Quarrier closest to Capitol Street before the Library. Food service is a "side" so all items are "to-go." The store offers a variety of packaged snacks and microwaveable items. Good offering of frozen treats, too. Limited selection of OTC meds, energy shots, and personal care items are also available. My personal favorite is the inventory of Tide stain sticks! How many times I've needed something like that during the day and nowhere close to the office to get it.