Harken Cafe was highly recommended and absolutely lived up to the hype! The cafe has the cutest hippie 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! read more

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Harken Cafe was super cute and I really liked the aesthetic of the place, but my experience was a bit 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. read more

Harken Cafe - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Did a 10mi morning run from Mt Pleasant to dt Charleston. Stopped near this cafe so decided to have a breakfast there. At 9am there was already a short line outside the entrace of it. I waited for ~15min to order my food. The cafe had lots of pastries and I got a big slice of Wholy City Quiche. But sadly they did not have side of bread!! That's ridciculous, especially considering that they have avo toast on the menu. So I got a bottle of orange juice instead. Then, to disappoint me again, there was no Wifi! I was also told that "reheating the quiche requires ~15min". Ridiculously slow. Maybe the oven had not enough space? Luckily the quiche itself was very good. This vegetarian dish was loaded with eggs, sweet potatoes, spinach, corns, sliced zucchini and some cheese in a Rye crust. I never imagined putting sweet potatoes or corns in quiche, but it worked perfectly. The crust was erathy, crispy, and not too oily. read more

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We got pretty delicious drinks from here (a lavender espresso one and something matcha). I had a cookie bar I enjoyed but my husband thought it was not great. It was very sweet but it was good. I'd definitely go back. The line was very long, which they can't control, but they were also really slow!! They definitely did not get in a hurry to get your order going. read more

Stopped here for coffee on my last day in Charleston. Not only do they have amazing drinks and pastries, but they also have delightful gifts for sale! Adorable seating area inside and out. Absolutely loved my maple latte! read more

Harken Cafe - Maple Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Any trip to Charleston isn't complete without stopping at Harken! It's cute and quaint with a great ambience. The bakery items are amazing but the best thing is the chocolate chip cookies. It's called the "best friend cookie" with 3 different kinds of chocolate. They're unreal and the best cookies I've ever had. I end up eating multiple within a day lol. Definitely a must try! read more

Harken Cafe - chocolate chip cookies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The cutest quaint breakfast spot - everyone else knows it too because it was already sold out of a lot of items by 10:30/11am on a Friday We ordered: - sweet potato loaf: with berry and cream cheese whipped topping, it was rich! - Fig and Brie biscuit: the Brie and fig jam are baked into the biscuit layers for a "treasure hunting experience" - Pimento and bacon biscuit: Sharp cheese, savory bacon, and a light kick of pepper jelly is a wonderfully unique savory combination complemented by the biscuit flaky layers. It was a bit dry so I wished the cafe offered oats of butter - Cardamom latte: this was just a cinnamon latte Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - Limited street parking nearby - Expect a wait for a table at peak times and for bakery items to sell out fast read more

Harken Cafe - Pimento and bacon biscuit, fig and Brie biscuit, sweet potato loaf, cardamom latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Wow! Simply wow! We found this cafe while walking and since we were hungry we gave it a shot. Had NO idea it would be this delicious! Trust me... YOU WILL WANT the veggie quiche... TRUST!!! Fluffy, cheesy and tasty! ( I added a delicious side of great bacon too) And the added side salad with supple butter lettuce and the most delicious buttermilk vinaigrette... just Wow! Great iced matcha latte also! Highly recommend everything we tried! read more

Harken Cafe - Amazing veggie quiche and buttermilk vinaigrette side salad... SO delicious and surprising! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great latte + great food I arrived around noon and they were sold out of the biscuit sandwich I wanted, which lets you know how delicious their food is. You order as soon as you come. If dining it, find a seat, place your table top # down and they'll bring your food. Listen for your name to pick up your coffee. Grab your own water from the counter, they don't bring it. The quiche was amazing and loaded with veggies, even corn, and I believe it had ricotta in it too. The flavor was amazing and I loved the crunchy top. Im glad I got it! read more

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The food here is excellent. We had a bowl (brocolli, pasta and other goodies), the sandwich of the day, quiche and ice tea. The food is worthy of five stars. The ambiance is also exceptional - set in a cute, historic setting. The issue is the service has an edge. On the quiche, they came out of the kitchen and said our name, but the server gave it to another person. We said to the server that it was our order, but were dismissed with "there are probably two people with your name". After 15 minutes we went up front and politely asked if our order was going to come out and said we think it was given to the wrong person, but rather than listening, we were told quiche takes 15 minutes. It was all a little dismissive, and almost heavy handed. They figured it out five minutes later and came out and apologized and gave us a free cookie, but rarely have I gone to a place with such good food and setting and have service that seems tone deaf. They should be getting five stars, but hopefully they will get better. read more

Great spot hidden in Charleston that I happen to come across while looking to grab a bite for breakfast. Cute little spot with limited seating indoor and out. Line was out the most of the time I was there. I waited about 20 minutes for my Wholy City Quiche to go....and worth the wait. read more

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Discovered this sweet little bakery while out in a walk. The food is delicious, the service is quick and the inside is cute as can be. I highly recommend this bakery read more

Harken Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

What an amazing experience I had hear. Such a cozy coffee shop with a delicious latte in one of the coolest mug I've ever used at a coffee shop. The baristas were sweet. I ordered an Oat Milk Caramel Pumpkin Latte and it was very delicious. Would definitely revisit this cute shop for another coffee and maybe a pastry next time. read more

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Had to try one of the most prominent coffee spots in Charleston. Got there around 10:30 and the line was out the door but it only took about 10 minutes to get through. Inside was super cute. Really old place with charm. Decent amount of seating but fills up fast. They sold really cute stickers at checkout. They had specialty fall drinks but I didn't see until after I ordered. I wish they had it on the menu so I could've known because I definitely would've ordered. I got the honey maple iced latte and my mom got the vanilla spiced latte. We also ordered the ricotta biscuit with honey butter and pear compote. We waited quite a while but it was reasonable considering the amount of people there. The coffee was excellent and definitely the best I had of all the coffee shops I tried in Charleston. They really focus on the quality of the coffee. The biscuit was marginal at best. I felt it was very dry. I was somewhat disappointed because I had heard great things about the baked goods here. The honey butter and pear compote were great, though. Get there around 9am to avoid the line and find a seat. Get the coffee, skip the ricotta biscuit. Would definitely stop by the next time I'm in town to get a coffee. read more

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Crazy wait for a breakfast sandwich at this breakfast cafe. We ended up skipping the sandwich and trying different items on the menu that were more accessible because 30 mins seemed ridiculous to warm up a biscuit and put the other ingredients on. And this after a 20 mins seemed ridiculous wait in line to order. It was a special weekend in the city so we understood the busyness but the lack of preparedness seems like something they should be aware of. Anyway, beyond that... the food was good. The coffee was decent. Buying water in a carton was fru-fru and silly but oh well. We enjoyed the food and the old building where the shop is was really cool. There are other things on the menu I'd like to try so I'd go back but it also wasn't the most compelling place I've been recently. read more

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When we walked up to a line out the door I got excited, assuming it would be stellar. The interior when we finally got in the door was so so cute. Loved it. That's kind of where the impressive elements ended. Got a spiced vanilla scone. That was solidly good and I'd get it again. Got the avo toast. It was just ok for me. The miso and sesame seeds were not spread evenly so it was a lot of lopsided bites. I didn't finish it. The breakfast sandwich was extremely dry. I have no idea why it is popular. The eggs are like a premade microwaved feeling patty of scramble. They tasted so dry I couldn't finish the bite. The coffees were good. If maybe go back for a coffee and scone to go. Otherwise, skip it. read more

Harken Cafe - Earl gray lavender latte. A little underwhelming. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Perfect spot to grab a coffee and walk around South of Broad. Small space but there are a few tables to sit at and a cute small shop at the front. The pastries looked great, especially the big cookies. I got the ice spice vanilla latte. I'm excited to come back and try some fall flavors. read more

Harken Cafe - Spiced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had in my life. I still think about it to this day. You HAVE to go here. read more

Harken Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This was my first stop in Charleston. It did NOT disappoint. It was highly rated and talked about by friends that had been to the city before. The coffee was smooth and they had fun flavors, more than just your typical syrups. The food was outstanding. I got a lot to share with my husband. The quiche had a cheese crisp layer on top than added the perfect flare to make it more than you typical quiche. The pump it up bar was like a moist slice of cake even though it was an oat date type bar. And the spinach artichoke bun had a little hint of spice that made the flavors pop. My husband can't stop talking and wants to go back for breakfast tomorrow! read more

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Absolutely charming cafe that has whimsical decor and a shabby chic esthetic. Delicious GG bowl with what they had left 30 minutes before close. Yummy lavender tea and avocado pastry. Service was patient and friendly. I can't wait return. read more

Harken Cafe - GG bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Arrived close to closing! Purchased a latte and Americano ! No mention of closing soon. About 20 people sitting in the place. Took forever to get the coffee sat outside and then inside and then the coffee arrived! Didn't take a sip and a grin from the back area walked over - closing everyone out. We sat outside and the whooshed us on from the outside table ! Too touristy - don't go ,RUDE read more

Great ambience. Wait in line, order, try to find a seat. Had ricotta muffin with honey butter and pear compote. Vanilla latte. Service super friendly. Food ok. Will come again and try something else. read more

Harken Cafe - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The oat latte was hot, creamy and strong. This place really understands how to make good coffee! Definitely a small space with crowds at busy times but worth the wait! read more

Coffee was AMAZING! (got latte and cappuccino). Ambiance was top tier-- aesthetic, cozy, great for chatting or studying. Staff were nice. read more

Harken Cafe - latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Came here for breakfast while in the area for work. I loved my avocado toast it had like an Asian inspired sesame and soy seasoning on it. I also got the pumpkin caramel coffee. Staff was friendly too read more

Harken Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very cute cafe. Gets very busy, seating is limited. Get there early for a full selection of pastries. We got there about 9:30am and some items were sold out. I had the honey latte and ricotta biscuit with butter and compote. Delicious! read more

Harken Cafe - Honey latte and ricotta biscuit with butter and compote. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We had high hopes for brunch last weekend but were a bit disappointed. They have reduced their already limited vegan options, so I opted for a dish that had sweet potato soufflé and granola. In order to make it vegan, they substituted the yogurt with Almond milk. When I ordered, I assumed they meant almond milk yogurt so it was a bit odd to add plain milk in terms of the thickness and texture. The dish was also very small, although it was tasty. My husband ordered the breakfast sandwich, which seemed to be popular with other diners, as well. However, everyone was finding that the biscuit was a bit too dry and crumbly and the sandwich would not hold together. Lots of folks were struggling to eat it as a sandwich. My husband had ordered bacon on his, and they left it off, so he had to wait even longer to receive the correct meal. In spite of its small size, the atmosphere is comfortable and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Expect a long wait if you are there on a weekend morning. It can be difficult to find a seat. Not sure if we'll try again. read more

Good coffee. Adorable location. The staff was friendly. I would go here again. I liked that there was indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Harken Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Place was busting! This is a quaint hipster spot with all those fancy cold foam drinks and an array of food options. Today we chose the staple Harken breakfast biscuit and it was good but a lot of biscuit. Once you manage to squeeze this biscuit down it's best not to release your grip or you lose all integrity. I should have got a quiche. Great coffee. Don't be in a rush because you will be disappointed. Dining in is tight! read more

Harken Cafe - Egg, bacon pesto Biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Harken is very well decorated and beautifully designed. The menu is really fun and unique. The pastry case is fresh everyday. My favorite is their lunch sandwich of the day and salad options which are made daily and super fresh! It is becoming more popular and very busy over the past year. It is a common spot for tourists and most days there is a line out the door. Be prepared to wait. The coffee is just ok and the drinks could be improved. The chai tea latte I had recently was all milk. I do not like the taste of their coffee but they do have plenty of other options such as tea. read more

We stopped in for a quick coffee break. We ordered the Honey Latte. It was good. First time I've had a Honey Latte. Everyone was super friendly. read more

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I went here last year and recently stopped by- it was just as good as I remember it! I got the spiced vanilla latte with oat milk and the butter me up biscuit! The biscuit is so good it starts to crumble when you take a bite but it's also so soft! It's a small cafe with limited seating so I took my coffee to the waterfront park which is a short walk away. Every time I go here there is always a line outside but that's when you know it's good! :) read more

Harken Cafe - Spiced vanilla latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A friend showed me this place. It's a tiny little place off of Meeting St. it's the kind of place that locals would know and tourists might not, so to me, that means I GOTTA go. I had a tea and a cookie. It's hard to go into depth over such a small order so I'll simply say that it was excellent. Service was prompt and communicative. It adds up to one word: Go. read more

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I was staying at a nearby hotel and was looking for a quick breakfast nearby. It definitely was not quick, because the line was pretty long. I took that as a sign it was a good spot though and decided to wait it out. I got an iced latte and biscuit which I both enjoyed! It was a cute spot and all the tables were full so I decided to get it to go. I definitely would be back if I'm in the area again! read more

Harken Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

They were BUSY so the service was actually pretty rude. It was packed which is not their fault but put a lot of people in a bad mood-- no where to sit again not their fault but impacted the experience. When I got up to order the girl just stared at me after I smiled and said hi. The quiche was good!! My friend ordered the same and we got noticeably different sizes . The coffee IS GOOD LIKE WOW GREAT LATTE. Get the spiced vanilla latte iced it's so good. They do not have straws and the prices weren't reasonable but not outrageous. My total was $20 for a slice of quiche and latte. read more

This place is such a vibe! It is as though it is some subterranean city retreat. Their appetizers were also excellent, especially the fried pickles. Certainly will be back to have happy hour next time I am in town. read more

Really cute cafe. My friends and I had the Green Thing, bonjour yogurt parfait, a matcha dessert, and a crumb cake. It was all good. read more

Harken Cafe - Green Thing - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Obsessed with Harken ! This spot was 10/10. Their salads were fresh and unique with healthy ingredients. If you enjoy holistic eating, this is a must try spot. We LOVED the turmeric pumpkin seed apricot load ! We enjoyed it so much we came back twice a day for both breakfast and lunch ! ... even grabbed their cookbook to try and recreate some of the recipes at home. The pasties were unique and artisan, always freshly baked. I loved the potato scallion salad and herb bean pea salad. 10/10 recommend. The pricing is also extremely reasonable. read more

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Harkin to me was just okay. The service and ambience was fine. Definitely wasn't as good as its sister shop The Harbinger. Less vegan options. Worse parking. However, for those down that way, looking for a bite to eat or a drink, I still recommend giving it a try. read more

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Cute little cafe. Nice ambiance with very limited seating. We stopped here around 10:00 AM on a weekday. Most of the pastries that we had wanted to try were already sold out. Get there early if you want to have first dibs on their unique pastry offerings. We got the avocado toast and a slice of the turmeric bread. My husband got a cappuccino as well. All items were delicious! I love the special spread that was on the avocado toast. Will return when we are in Charleston again. read more

Harken Cafe - Turmeric bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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