I've only been here a couple times, but it's been consistently pleasant. The Moroccan Mint tea is…read morerefreshing and wonderful. The veggie quiche is delicious! And you can't beat their deal on a house coffee with refills for $2.75. Love this place, the folks are friendly and it's such a peaceful place.

Nice books store with new and used. Love the combination of books, coffee and entertainment.read more

The food no matter what you order is fresh hot and delicious. Service is always top notch. You…read morecN even go on their website and reserve a table prior to arriving.

Went in because they sent a birthday comp. It was fast service, fantastic food! They always have…read moreunique menu items! Get the app,

**April 2025: Weekday Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were in the area and wanted a quick lunch before we hit the road again. With the high reviews we thought we'd check out Swiftwater Cafe. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a large building complex (maybe apartments?), and there were many locals dinning in. The space looked very homey and the tables were lined with green and white checkered tablecloths. There's a big chalk board with breakfast and lunch items and my friend and I decided on the following: Lunch -Italian Grilled Cheese $8.06 - This was a fantastic vegetarian sandwich. There was a lot of flavor and it the texture of all the ingredients worked together. I would get this again. -Tomato Basil Soup $4.16 and Chili $4.16: Standard soups -Pepperoni Roll $4.16 - I was told that this was West Virginia's state food so naturally we had to try it out. It was tasty and I'm glad that this restaurant put in cheese, but I kind of wished there were a little bit more. -Chef Salad $9.88: This salad had a good assortment of ingredients and gave me the much needed vegetables that I had been lacking on this roadtrip. Service The host was very quick and polite. Patrons would pick up their orders at the counter when it's ready. Summary It was a nice local joint and I enjoyed all the outdoor photos around the cafeteria.

Service was great. Heidi the prep cook did an amazing job making my hot dogs. Didn't steam the buns…read morebut that's totally fine! The BBQ sandwich was good also! Love the inside too! Great place!

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.

The best gelato I've ever had! You can tell the ingredients are fresh and authentic. I was able to…read moretest out some flavors of gelato before ordering. Great service and ample seating inside.

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 is a really cute coffee shop located in charleston library! It's large enough to grab a book…read morefrom the shelves, grab a good coffee and relax here a little bit. Service was quick and friendly!

Great experience here. Stopped after a day at the Capitol. The service was very friendly, fast, and…read moreefficient. Our table got BLT, Reuben, Hotdogs, and Philly steak. The potato wedges are delicious. Sweet tea was perfect. It has a true diner feel inside, even has bar stools at the counter. Good choice for good quality diner food - nothing fancy here!

Quick stop for a breakfast Croissant sandwich and hash browns. Food done right. Great atmosphere…read moreand great staff

The best bar in town. So much fun. 8bit brunch is awesome, great service, Jordan and Calvin are…read morethe best bartenders in Charleston.

Always a great time where people can go see great music & entertainment. It's an old favorite…read morewhere everyone can feel at home of all ages.