I wanted to have morning coffee, so I stopped by Second State Coffee. It had great decor and a…read morepositive 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.

We looked for a cafe that had stellar ratings and matcha on the way to Folly Beach and this little…read moregem 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!

Selection of sweet and savory treats here are phenomenal. TEXAS JALAPEÑO KOLACHE is very tasty. The…read moresausage is not overly salty. The jalapeño vibe pops but is not too overwhelming. The pastry was a bit underdone. Looks like it may have been popped in the oven too fast and too furiously. Otherwise, amazing job SoCarolina! The TOMATO BACON PIMENTO CHEESE PIE is an homage to all the Southern Mommas. It is simply divine in all its cheesy tomatoey glory. Edited to add: the SWEET POTATO AND CARAMELIZED COFFEE CAKE is heaven! It's light and pillowy. Not too sweet, not too crumbly. Whoever concocted the idea for this creation has to know this is the potential masterpiece of everyone's morning. I was just missing the coffee with it, ha! The GINGER COOKIE is iced and sprinkled with sugar for texture. Also amazingly baked. I just wished it had some crystallized ginger pieces for more spice!

I have stopped in several times before work - whether it's breakfast or caffeine, it's a nice…read moreoption if you're in the area. The space it cute, with local items for purchase in addition the the food/drinks. They have plenty of seating. Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious and everything looks so good, it's hard not to want to buy 1 of everything. The servers are always friendly & I notice that they have a lot of regulars that they seem to have established rapport with, which is nice to see. Definitely worth a vist!

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.

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!

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

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

I finally got to experience this ultra chic cafe in West Ashley a few days ago. What a great coffee…read moreshop. They use Riptide coffee beans and make delicious coffee drinks. We also had Mushroom toast (a first for me) ... it was outstanding. I loved it, full of flavor & umami. My daughter had Avocado toast which was also great. The staff are so nice and eager to ensure that the best service is provided. The cafe is cozy, chic and inviting with a mix of seating areas. Wifi & window views. They have parking out front. We will definitely return to this great spot.

The mushroom toast is my go to every time! The mushrooms and onions are so flavorful and the chive…read moresour cream adds such a delicious, creamy touch. I usually ask for light sour cream as a healthier option. Everything sits on top of fresh sourdough that is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Cafe Roca never disappoints and this dish is hands down my favorite. I will keep coming back for it again and again!

I wish I had a better update to provide, but....I just can't. While the staff is friendly and…read moreservice is fairly quick, the coffee just makes me sad. The flavors are not consistent, sometimes it tastes burnt - I don't know what's up. Based on my last few visits, I don't think I will be getting my morning dose of caffeine here anytime soon. I'm sorry I don't have much more of an update to offer.

Rebecca, how can you not drink coffee, but spend half your morning writing reviews for coffee…read moreshops? Great question! As networking is a large portion of my job, I get to meet new people and spend more time with them during 1 on 1s. Biggby, who is owned by a networking friends family, and is also the supplier of coffee for our weekly One Million Cups meetings, is where you'll find a lot of us on Wednesday's around 10:30. Even as a non-coffee and pretty much non-caffeine drinker, they had a mango/blood orange drink that I can get without caffeine. I've had it on the rocks and a version that was thick and creamier. Both are good by me. Depending on how packed it is, you may or may not have to wait a few minutes for your order. But my that time I'm usually, so in-depth with my conversation that I don't notice the amount of time that passed. Another great spot for meetings!

We got two flat whites, a coco banza latte, and a london fog, two breakfast sandwiches, one…read morevegetarian sandwich, one cardamom donut and earl grey carrot cake. All of this was fire and would repeat again! All their soughdough is house-made and amazing. Service is great and the staff is really sweet. The ambiance is modern but cozy, I loved the vibe I don't have an unrelated comment this time lol

The vibe inside is nice. It's what you would expect from a trendy, aesthetic coffee shop: hip,…read moreaesthetic, and retro. We ordered the chai latte, cold brew with caramel and oat milk, and a slice of earl grey carrot cake. We added sweet coconut cold foam to both drinks. I was astonished to pay $19 for those 2 drinks and another $8 for a very small slice of cake. Chai latte- Found it to be okay...nothing super special about it. Cold brew- It reminded me of this specific sesame grain drink with barely any coffee taste. Could not finish. Carrot cake- It was moist and the frosting was good. No part of it tasted like earl grey imo. I would skip on the sweet coconut cold foam as it barely provides sweetness to your drink, which in turn, is not worth the additional cost. Overall, it was a nice place to cool down and the atmosphere was alright. The interior is aesthetic and well designed. Coffee is not really special and cake is good. Wallet may shed a tear.