Went here on my visit to Charleston and really enjoyed the ambiance, the food and the service! The staff was super kind and answered all of our questions. We had some of their salads, black bean, and chopped salad. We also had the daily sandwich, which was so good! Chipotle sauce with turkey, avocado and lettuce. The cold brew was great too! read more

Harken Cafe - Focaccia turkey chipotle sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Super cute spot in Charleston! Perfect to escape the heat and grab a small lunch and coffee. Everything was fantastic. Service was polite and looked like they enjoyed their job. Everything was fresh, felt healthy, and we would 100% return again. If we were locals, we'd be here all the time! read more

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A cute cafe located close to downtown. I got the Butter Me Up breakfast sandwich and a cold brew. First off, the biscuits were super flaky and the sauce was delicious on the egg souffle. It is a bit on the heartier side but nonetheless, this is a perfect breakfast to start a long day with and to take your coffee to-go and walk along the Battery. The cold brew was strong and delicious. What's also great about Harken is that oat and almond milk are available at no additional cost- winning! read more

Harken Cafe - Butter Me Up sandwich with a cold brew with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Absolutely perfect. Delicious chocolate chip muffin, egg sandwich and hot tea. Couldn't ask for a better experience in an adorable quaint cozy spot. read more

Great tea, coffee and baked goods. I enjoyed the gluten free oat and berry bar, very filling and healthy tasting, not too sweet. read more

Harken Cafe - Gluten free oat and berry bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place is was packed for brunch and it was worth the wait! The meal was delicious and the staff was obviously used to getting lots of people through their nicely decorated restaurant. It's relative small, compared to the large crowds, but we had a great time and will definitely come back here the next time we visit Charleston. read more

Great service and super quick. Not the best for groups but perfect seating for intimate setting! read more

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I feel bad I didn't get a picture of our meal, but I couldn't help but to dig right in! I got the "Butter Me Up" breakfast sandwich w/ avocado. My wife did the same but with bacon. My favorite part of the sandwich is DEFINITELY the ricotta biscuit. Also, it doesn't hurt the people were super kind. Plus, the decor is super fun and inviting! YOU MUST EAT HERE!! read more

You need to try this place!! The biscuit sandwich, the iced lattes and the matcha ball pastry were favorites- would go back tomorrow if I could. Go! read more

Great place! Crowded but that's a good sign. Good vegan options. Cookies were good too. Get the cookbook.

I had the breakfast sandwich on a house made biscuit and a honey oat latte, both were fantastic. The service was super great and the staff is kind and helpful even in a busy yet enjoyable environment. This is the place to be for breakfast on any morning in Charleston read more

Wow this biscuit was really good. The butter me up breakfast sandwich is wonderful. I recommend adding bacon. Breakfast ends at 11am. Don't sleep on this place (pun intended). read more

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

It's easy to easy why this super French farm asthetic cafe in a house with a veranda is a Insta/Tiktok favourite. It's cozy and wonderfully decorated in vintage style. Having said that both food and drink menu are average and nothing special. Go for the gram! read more

Beautiful pastry shop, limited non bakery items. Diversity of baked goods including for vegan diners. read more

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A wonderful coffee shop! They have the best matcha in Charleston. They also have a very good selection of pastries and other food items. The service was quick and everyone was so nice. read more

Everything about this Coffeeshop makes it one of the absolute best in Charleston. The scones are to die for. The lunches just wow from quinoa to quiche. The staff is so so so friendly and the decor is European and quaint. Love Harken!!!! read more

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Stopped by here to get my daily dose of caffeine. Glad I was able to get a vanilla latte with oatmilk. This is a cute little place and seating is limited. They do have outdoor sitting area but I know I wasn't going to be baking in the heat. The staff were super friendly and polite! read more

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

Visited Harken Cafe twice, once for lunch and breakfast, while in Charleston. This was by far the best place we found for quick bite in a unique European like cafe. They offer a variety of freshly made salads, sandwiches, quiches, sweet loafs/cakes, pastries and hot/cold drinks. Orders are placed in take out fashion and you can eat in although seating is limited. For lunch visit, we ordered a salad/grain bowl which was comprised of a various types of cold salads - potatoes salads, greens, fruit, etc.. The salad was enough to share. We also ordered a slice of cake which was made of turmeric, sun flower seeds, dried berries and some other things and was topped with a sweet whipped crème frosting. Everything was delicious !!! Decided to visit again for breakfast and there was an assortment of pastries, breakfast sandwiches and other breads. A great place to checkout ! read more

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After stopping by Meyer Vogl art gallery, we walked down to Harken Cafe. There were several people in line ahead of us but the line moved quickly. I ordered the GG bowl and a best friend cookie. The May salad options were all very tasty. My favorite was the broccoli one. I look forward to seeing what the new salads are next month. The cookie was great too. I snuck a couple of bites from my toddler, who also enjoyed it. This is the sister restaurant of The Harbinger, which is a favorite of mine, and it certainly does not disappoint. read more

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Great service! It's our first time here and the lady at the counter is being patient with us. Everything we ordered was delicious. The Butter Me Up breakfast sandwich has a good combo of sweet and savory. I'm glad we stopped here for a quick bite after the cruise. read more

Harken Cafe - German Chocolate Bun and Earl Grey Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great spot for coffee and breakfast! Really cool ambiance inside with rustic vibes and wood decor. I got the spiced vanilla latte with almond milk and it wasn't too sweet, it tasted like actual spices and minimal sugar which I loved! They also have some great gluten free pastries - the green matcha ball was top notch and the 7 layer bar was a bit more decadent but a fun dessert item. read more

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Still a solid 4. Food gets a 5 but service is a 3 and efficiency is a 2. They struggle with crowds. Despite the majority of the food being pre made, the cashier is responsible for plating and bagging your food and also ringing you up and they seem to always be on turtle time even with a line out the door. They should have someone plating the food and a separate cashier. Employees seem nice while also not being friendly or welcoming. Truly I keep coming back because the food is addicting. But don't come for service or if you're low on time. read more

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This coffee shop came highly recommended! I had the Lavendar Earl Grey latte which was really good. We also got a pumpkin muffin and their original breakfast sandwich which was so delicious on the ricotta biscuit! I wish I lived closer because there are so many biscuits I wanted to try.. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Stopped in for a sandwich and delicious hibiscus iced tea ~ and saw the enticing salads on display ~ and they pushed me over into trying one of them. The ingredients used at Harken are all healthy and fresh and so I had to try! The sandwich of the day was Turkey ~ thinly sliced ~ on Focaccia with mustard mayo, pickled sweet onions and Gruyère cheese. All wrapped up in a neat little "Harken package" I got it home and devoured the entire Sammie! I did sit on the outdoor side porch at Harken and ate my chickpea salad. It included all kinds of healthy greens, red peppers, onions, etc., in a light mustard--like dressing. Housed in a historic building Harken has a great vibe and many cozy little areas for enjoying a cup of coffee and just sit and chill. Worth a stop at Harken. You'll love the ambience! read more

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Such a cute cafe! I could see myself spending lots of time here, people watching or reading. Food wise, we tried the quiche, the breakfast sandwich, and the brownie cookie. I think the cookie was called the Royal Crownie. The quiche was 9/10, super delicious. The breakfast sandwich was not my jam. It sounded really good, but the ricotta biscuit that it was made on was sweet. I was not a fan of the sweet and salty combo. The brownie cookie was super chewy, which grew on me, but was a bit chewier and harder than I'd like. I'd still recommend the cafe though, and would love to try some of their other offerings next time! Particularly the focaccia, which they were bringing out as we left. Their sandwiches and salads sound healthy and nutritious and delicious. Wish we had a chance to try them! read more

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very good coffee we came late .... 10 am so the biscuits was gone ;( but their goat is very good

Overall: Quaint yet sophisticated, with delicious sweets and drinks. The good: Two of the three baked goods we got were outstanding. A chocolately "cinnamon roll" made with sweet potato was a surprise hit, with our favorite being a spring-like glazed orange loaf, filled with bits of apricot and pine nuts(?). They routinely change, and I can't remember their names. The treats themselves are large and definitely baked day-of, so there's no need to worry about the freshness. The decor speaks for itself - every corner of the restaurant blends together to create a warm, cozy feeling. There's an extreme attention to detail (in a good way), from major design choices like the orange espresso machine and exposed brick, to the tiniest of details like a twine bow on a book near the window. Service was friendly and prices are reasonable. The not-so-good: The matcha chocolate chip muffin was dry and didn't have enough chocolate chips in it. The aforementioned "cinnamon roll" we got would have been twice as good if it was heated up first (they wouldn't let us have it heated after we took a bite, understandably). Had to wait in the long line to pay for a coffee refill (half price). Limited seating is both a pro (exclusivity) and a con (we had to wait for seats inside). Food/drink: 8/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Service: 9/10 read more

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With a full day in front of us we made our way to this cafe after reading some good reviews and we were not disappointed! It was a popular Sunday morning spot for the after church crowd so we waited a little but it was worth it. The staff did not get our order right but the corrected it quickly and were otherwise helpful. The atmosphere was cozy and there was a a kind of Retro Chic feel to the place - lots of exposed brick, etc. For breakfast we had the "Butter Me Up" biscuit - Bacon egg cheese - gluten free scone was nice. Also had the Vanilla Scone with Lemon Glaze and a Turmeric Chai Latte that had a kind of Gingerbread flavor as well. Sweet! Very nice place and there were other interesting looking things on the menu worth coming back to try! read more

Great service, great coffee, great food! The vibe was cute and everything is a 10/10!

Wow! This cafe is adorable. I stopped in here for breakfast with my family, and we had some great food and chatted in the dining room for a bit. The interior has lots of brick, plants, and natural lighting. Every employee I encountered was extremely nice and cheerful. I really enjoyed the green and grains salad. I liked it because you mix and match from the the pre-prepared salad options displayed at the counter to create your own bowl. I choose the Brussels Sprout salad and the quinoa salad and both were delicious and filling. It also comes with bread and hummus that have great flavor. We intended to get here for breakfast but missed it by a few minutes. So if you want breakfast food, make sure you get there before 11am! read more

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

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We stopped in for a light breakfast and coffee. The coffee was amazing. I got an early grey lavender latte which tasted so delicious and balanced. My husband got the "Butter Me Up" with bacon which is a breakfast sandwich w/ Herby Cheese, Fili West Egg Souffle, Pickled Shallot on a housemade Ricotta Biscuit. I got the "Green Thing" which is toast with Avocado, Sesame Tamari, Bulls Bay Flake Salt + Microgreens on Harken's Ciabatta. Both were so insanely delicious and so filling. We would absolutely come back and order everything again. Service is also efficient and the place is so cute. Minimal inside and outside seating. Bathrooms were clean and adorable as well. read more

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This spot is very quaint, and it's a bit on the small side, but the quality of their baked goods and their coffee make up for it. If they happen to have the sweet potato apple muffins, snapped them up as quick as you can because they are awesome! read more

Not a whole lot of room to eat and definitely isn't a place you can directly stay and talk for a bit with friends like most cafes, but it's great food! read more

My husband was looking for a gluten free bakery treat - and he found it at this delightful shop! We were so impressed with the selection of GF items. I don't recall the name of what I bought (not GF), but it was absolutely delicious and satisfying! It looked like a chocolate-covered cinnamon roll. When I started eating it, I was happily surprised by the layers of dough (sort of like monkey bread). Every bite was delicious and had enough sweetness to go along with it! The item was so large that it took me two days to finish it. We are so sorry that we didn't have time to visit this bakery multiple times. I marveled at the selection of goodies, which was quite unique - there were so many creative combinations of ingredients. read more

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

If you're in Charleston this is a staple to the town this cafe is so cute and the quality of food / coffee is top tier!! My favorite menu item is the avocado toast , it's unlike anything I've had and so unique. I love the spiced vanilla latte and their iced matcha. I recommend this place to anyone in town. They homemake all of their bakery items and create all the recipes !! read more

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Thought it was a great cafe! The yogurt and spiced latte was great- they also come in super cute mugs as well if you get them hot there. The seating area is quite limited on the weekend, and people left it quite dirty. So, the only thing I wish was that there was disinfectant or wipes available for the tables! Other than that, phenomenal! read more

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Nice place with great coffee! Didn't have a pastry but they looked wonderful. Staff seemed a little stressed out but it was like 8 am on a workday so that's not surprising read more

This place is cute and charming. Luckily the line moved quickly but gave me enough time to look over the menu. Since this was a first visit I decided to keep it simple and ordered the Ricotta biscuit: Their "Signature morning pastry" with honey butter and compote and a cold brew. Coffee was good. The biscuit was cold and hard. More scone like and not what I personally prefer as a biscuit. I didn't have more than 2 bites. If you are expecting a fluffy buttery biscuit, this is not it. read more

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It was hard to find a place for a light bite in Charleston but Harken Cafe fit the bill Harken is an adorable little coffee/tea shop with some food as well. It totally fits the historic Charleston vibe with antiques and a rustic look. Besides fancy coffee and tea, there are a bunch of breakfast items, sweets, and bread like items. I stopped in for lunch and the menu seemed pretty limited. There are some baguette sandwiches, and pre-made salads. I ordered the trio, which comes with three small salad portions and a piece of baguette. I enjoyed the salads, although the Caesar had a bit to much dressing. Order at the counter and they will call your number. I think this place can get very busy but I had no issues for a late lunch during the summer. Such a pleasure to sit inside Harken with the lovely decor! Such a nice change from S FL. I know it's a small operation but would live to see some more lunch options. read more

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Amazing lunch spot but it's always busy and a bit cramped, but charming. Their daily selections and fresh and filling. It's a great bang for your buck! read more