Outstanding coffee. Light roast and very high quality. Loved everything I had there, cold brew, drip, pour overs, and espresso drinks. Nice, helpful service. Not a great hang out spot, but some seating available. Prices pretty reasonable, especially for espresso drinks. read more

First time visiting. I ordered a cup of coffee, which was fine, but the overall experience was disappointing. The space was quite loud, with rock music playing, and the condiment station was messy and out of several basics like cream, stirrers, and sugar. A few tables were also unstable--I had to wedge a napkin under one just to use it. The person at the register was impatient when I misheard his question, which didn't make for a welcoming interaction. Overall, the coffee was alright, but not enough to make up for the rest of the experience. read more

Cute place to get some coffee and brunch. My friend and I came here around noon on a weekday and it was packed. Every seat was pretty much full, but we found space for us on the long wooden bench. I got the Smoked Salmon Toast and the Iced Lavender Latte with oat milk. The toast was delicious and my latte was pretty good. My favorite part of the toast was the pickled onions. If the toast had a little bit more pickled onions then the dish would be perfect to me, but that's just my preference. The inside was pretty. I was surprised at how fast we got our food and drinks. We could only sit in one place together with our things, so I didn't like the seating options (or really lack of). Wifi was really slow for me, and it didn't work for my friend. Because of how many people were in there, it didn't really feel relaxed. So my experience felt rushed when I originally wanted to stay for a bit, enjoy my food, and be a little productive. If it weren't for that and the wifi issues, I'd give it 5 stars. read more

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hi! the baristas were very unkind sadly! the guy refused to even look at us! it was very awkward and not welcoming. We said thank you when leaving, and they didn't even respond! The coffee is good, but service may not be what your looking for! read more

Second state has the cutest aesthetic with delicious food. They have options for vegan, gluten, and dairy free. We ordered the Breakfast Tacos and the Burrito. Both were fresh, delicious, and bursting with flavor. However the hostess was unfriendly and off putting. We did not feel welcome. Perhaps she had a bad day, but it was an unfortunate experience. The iced coffee did not have an appropriate amount of ice which melted the moment we got outside, making our drinks warm. We'd definitely give it another chance and order the food in a heartbeat. read more

Second State Coffee - Americano, cold brew with oat milk, breakfast tacos with bacon, and breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

This was my first time here and now my favorite coffee shop! Olivia and Sage were wonderful!! Great customer service . The venue was so adorable too. I wasn't sure what to try , they recommended some items and they were so delicious. The maple latte was to die for it was so good I had to go back up for another one ! Also one of the best smoked salmon dishes I've ever had. I highly recommend this place ! read more

Second State Coffee - Yogurt bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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At SS in I'on. Our barista screwed up the order and rudely chastised us for being unclear. We weren't unclear. The other three behind the counter were lovely. Happy to provide more details to the manager. read more

Found this place coming from fasting bloodwork so I normally have plain coffee but came here ravenous so I indulged. I got the sweet potato latte which was fantastic. Similar to pumpkin spice but not as sweet. One size available. They had an oat milk option. Gave the cute design on it even though it was to go which I thought was cute. It was $8 and change. Thought it was pricy but seeing as how I normally do drip coffee, maybe it's the going rate for lattes. Best part, giant parking lot. A lot of seating but surprising full for a weekday morning. read more

Second State Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I'm always so skeptical about trying new coffee places - especially when I'm about to spend $8 for it. I ordered an iced brown sugar latte and I was glad I took a chance, it was delightful. I would recommend this place! Vegan option alert- they also have the vegan option of avocado toast topped with greens & tomato and several vegetarian options read more

I had a blueberry iced latte. It had great flavor and the coffee was bold and smooth. Nice relaxing atmosphere inside.

It was very busy the day we went...this has been the 2nd time we have come to this location since we moved to SC in September 2023. Honestly, this time was not as enjoyable. The coffee was decent, but the service was not very friendly....and in my opinion, that's a huge part of going to a coffeeshop. While I love the fact they use organic coffee, if I'm going out to enjoy a nice coffee date this probably wouldn't be my first choice. I will try the downtown location next time. read more

Cute house for a coffee shop, but the coffee is overhyped. The hot mocha cappuccino as well as the hot chocolate had a decidedly cinnamon flavor. Their maple coffee was the best option. Very limited seating. read more

Great place to grab coffee or breakfast and work on your computer for a bit. The team is helpful and friendly. Plenty of open tables and some larger ones if you have a bigger party. It's a relaxed environment, so pretty quiet. The last time I was there the wifi wasn't working very well and kept dropping and they were out of potato's for the scramble otherwise I would have given this a 5. read more

They have very good tasting coffee; I only wish their large was a bigger size! Food is pretty good as well!

Service, food, and coffee are great ... however, the customer experience is seriously lacking - we just moved here about 2 months ago, and have frequented this place ... one of the two restrooms has been out of service for about 6-7 weeks, and the one usable restroom needs some attention (basic cleaning, grout around sink is really old/poorly applied) ... and, the warming oven (for pastries and sandwiches) has been inoperative for at least 2 months ... please! Update - and, I have discovered that several of the outlets inside are inoperable ... makes it difficult to use your laptops! read more

Loved the brown sugar latte and blueberry matcha! Service was very quick even with a line read more

Second State Coffee - Brown sugar latte and blueberry matcha (summer menu item) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Joined a friend for a Sunday afternoon coffee - this is the second time I've been to this location. Parking is super easy here as the lot is huge. They were busy but not packed and have several types of seating options which is great. It was pretty low key and quiet inside with nice lighting even though it was cloudy outside. The staff were helpful and efficient - my drink was ready pretty quick. The blueberry muffin was yummy if not a bit overpriced for the size. They can do decaf lattes which I always appreciate - the brown sugar flavoring is a perfect sweet treat. I do wish their items came in reusable tableware for when you dine in. read more

Perfect place to grab a cup of coffee and get work done. A spacious area with a lot of places to sit at. Clean and cozy feeling. Not so noisy. Good wifi. Service was smooth. I got a shakerato, which has double shot espresso and sugar, shaken with ice. I appreciated that their menu actually explained what and how the coffee is prepared. If there is one thing I could give feedback, having a recycle bin for the plastic cups would be great (unless I totally missed that bin). read more

Second State Coffee - shakerato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I stopped in for a bag of whole bean coffee based on a recommendation from my son in law. I really needed beans, the associate was fairly abrupt and 12oz of beans cost me over 25 dollars. later I spoke with my son in law and he indicated he pays under 20 dollars fo the same bag! There is not even a date on the beans so , we dont know how old / when they were roasted! I really feel like I was way over charged and it was a horrible experience. I do not recommend these folks at all. Very disappointed, never again. Cooper river roasters is nearby, actually roast the beans right there, great selection, dates known and beans are under 20 dollars A POUND! read more

Overall: A great coffee shop for both the routine or random stop! The good: The staff was very friendly and the menu is straightforward. Farmhouse-y atmosphere with some outdoor seating (not a ton). The chocolate chip muffin was tasty and reasonably priced, as are their iced coffees. The not-so-good: Their WiFi may have a firewall of some sorts - my wife and I both couldn't access various work and non-work websites, even though other sites worked just fine (and the signal was good). It was very bizarre. There's not as many baked food options as you may think (though plenty of other menu items). Food/drink: 8.5/10 Atmosphere: 8.5/10 Service: 8.5/10 read more

Second State Coffee - a muffin and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Superior coffee and dining area. I visited SSC on a Friday night with my brother and his family. We had an infant and toddler with us. We order a pour over, latte and double shot espresso. The dining area is great for families, solo workers, singles, large groups and small groups. It's aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. Plenty of outlets for the worker. Patio seating is available. My pour over and latte was fabulous. The pour over tasted much like it was described which is saying a lot about what SSC is doing to serve good coffee. They brew the pour over on an Macro SP9 commercial brewer for consistency and practical reasons. While I prefer to have my pour overs brewed by the barista I really couldn't have told you whether it was or wasn't. The coffee has me sorry I couldn't get a bag of the beans to buy for home brewing. The latte milk was silky and smooth and the espresso was rich. SSC sells accessories to brew your own pour over coffee at home. If I lived in the Lowcountry I'd be back again and again read more

The coffee is fantastic! Coming from the capital of small batch coffee roasters and third wave coffee, I have to say, hands down I was impressed by the coffee, attention to detail, the ICE-perfectly sized, amount, wow. I loved the service, ambiance and love the ice and hot lattes! read more

Staff was very helpful with us making a decision regarding flavors of the coffee. They offer oat, almond and coconut milk as options. My decaf latte was packed with flavor which included cardamom, cloves, nutmeg cinnamon and vanilla. They blended so well, and neither of the flavors was overwhelming. Flavors are made fresh on Thursdays. Shop is clean and spacious and offers wine bottle purchases and some baked items. read more

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Phew it's been years since visiting this lovely coffee shop!! Happy to return for great coffee, spacious sitting areas, and the music playlist is oh-so-catchy! I like how the beans are roasted locally so it's a plus to support local endeavors. I got a regular hot coffee that had a nice robust flavor and satisfied my sweet tooth with a chocolate toffee nut muffin. The muffin had a great texture balance experience with a fluffy, moist center and crispy muffin top complete with a sugar crunch - yummo! Another plus were the hours: most cafes around close at 3 PM but this one was open until 5 PM. Keep up the good work! read more

Second State Coffee - Regular coffee and chocolate toffee nut muffin!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Wow! What an amazing coffee shop. Their menu is so delicious. They don't offer your typical greasy American breakfast. I got the skillet and it was perfect- hash browns with chunks of sweet potatoes, cheesy eggs, and spinach salad with a light vinaigrette. Great place for doing work or meeting with a client or friend. I went with my 3 daughters and they loved the croissant and apple juice! read more

This place had great coffee, the cups and everything were super unique and interesting. I also had a breakfast burrito that was surprisingly good. However looking more on the cons, The seating wasn't my favorite and it was sometimes kind of awkward to sit next to random people but it was still nice. However I would definitely recommend this place on a rainy day when you have some time to kill with friends in the morning. read more

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Great coffee shop to enjoy coffee and company. I loved the communal table and the plentiful plants. Not to mention their bumpin' soundtrack. I enjoyed their house cold brew and was tempted to add a little lavender (not a flavor you see much of anymore these days) sweetener. The baristas were in fabulous spirits which made my visit all the better. The WiFi was unstable (a little helpful hack is that the password requires a space) and the music is a little more rockin' than some might like for ~studying~ or working, and a surprising lack of outlets. And so for those reasons I really wouldn't recommend a co-working session. Plenty of parking because it's located in a convenient little plaza. read more

Second State Coffee - a cup of iced coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Had a lovely cup of Joe at Second State Coffee located under the Oyster Park Apartments. Phone didn't eat first unfortunately so couldn't get the amazing art detail. Cute spot in Mt P for a quick grab and go bite of food or drink. Lots of parking in front. Had the iced latte with almond milk not pictured. Spot had a few tables to eat or drink at inside. Sold an interesting blender bomb item to put in smoothies. They also had a tea that was fruit loops flavored but didn't have any coffee. May have to try it out next time. Service was super nice and answered my many questions. Gave them my water bottle to recycle. Great spot for catching up with a friend or a first date. There was a big group sitting together and talking when we visited. #bergerknowsbest read more

Second State Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I'm trying my hardest to only drink caffeine just once a week. I'm sure it won't last long but that's my plan for now. And because of that I try and pick out quality coffee shops to spend my Saturday mornings. I look for great coffee and a calming atmosphere since I'll generally read or study there. I was more than impressed with this Second State shop. It was large, clean and had a variety of drinks available, including quality tea. I started off with the lavender latte. Sweet, but not overly so and smooth taste with just the right amount of lavender. After a while I ended up ordering the Rose Melange tea, which is a white tea blend. First, love the mini tea pot they give you. Second, I totally wasn't expecting this quality of tea at a coffee shop. You could tell it was brewed with loose tea leaves. Simply delicious! Overall, I really enjoyed this place. Bonus for ample parking. read more

Second State Coffee - Morning study sesh with lavender latte. Very delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

The oat dirty chai was SO good! I only wish it was closer to me so I could hey it more often! read more

Second State Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Formally Collective Coffee, same building, similar layout. I popped in here the other day for a quick coffee. It was ok. The guy behind the counter needs to brush up on his customer service skills. I tried several times to engage him in conversation but got no where. Maybe he was having a bad day. The vibe here is pretentious, trying to be cool and hipster in my opinion. I did not feel very welcome here. There was a lot of customers on lap tops. It's the perfect spot for that. The coffee was okay. I asked for a large and I was told they only come in one size! Oh well, sorry to have bothered you!! read more

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My iced vanilla oat milk latte was delicious. My food was good, but the fact that it came in a to go container kind of killed it. If I had realized all of their food came in disposable containers, even if dining in, I would not have ordered food. That said, the potatoes in the breakfast skillet were delicious, as was the crispy cheese melted on top. They don't have ketchup, which is wack. Hot sauce is available upon request. I enjoyed working here. There is lots of space to hang out and the WiFi works well. read more

Second State Coffee - Breakfast skillet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Had an almond milk vanilla latte. Good. Good flavor, body, and intensity. It even had some nice latte art. Service. It was fine. I had no complaints about it. My greatest complaint was the cleanliness. First, there were several fruit flies inside the pastry shelf. I obviously didn't have any of that. Second, the restroom was not clean. Additionally, there was a patron there with a puppy , and it was on the table. I Find that unhygienic, inappropriate, and disrespectful. That should not be allowed at any restaurant. A pro about the ambience was there's plenty of seating and the music selection was very pleasant. I'm willing to give this place another shot, and if the cleanliness hasn't improved then, I won't return. read more

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Terrific coffee. Real coffee shop ambiance. Friendly, but efficient staff. Nice neighborhood (Ion).

Okay so I've been coming here since it was Collective Coffee and I will say the coffee has improved, but unfortunately my favorite menu item didn't live up to its former title. This was the avocado toast I received today and while it was okay, there's definitely something different about it. Presentation also was very thrown together. I carried this to my table, wasn't asked if I wanted it to go, but felt it got slopped into this box. Bread was really hard and tasted almost stale? Not sure what it was about the old avocado toast, but I might skip it next time. I totally understand updating the menu, it just used to be my all time favorite avocado toast and it's changed almost entirely in the past year. Could just be me, but I do miss the old version. This used to be my treat myself breakfast! But vanilla latte was PERFECT. Not sure what the espresso was, but I was a big fan! And to go I got an iced latte which also hit the spot! I'll be back for sure, I just might skip the grub next go around! read more

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We both stopped in for Lattes this morning. We love little coffee shops. We grabbed a Brown Sugar Latte and on seasonal special Sweet Potato Latte with a Chocolate Chip Muffin. Everything was great! Lots of spots to sit and a few outdoor tables. We would recommend. read more

Second State Coffee - Brown Sugar Latte with Almond Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Pretty solid coffee! Baristas are lovely. We always make this a stop when in the area!!

The best chai tea latte I've had in a long time! Will definitely be back to try some of their other lattes- they had options like lavender, honey, brown sugar... (all separate) but all sound interesting! read more

great coffee and atmosphere! We were just visiting in town and popped in for an afternoon pick me up but everyone was so sweet. The space looks like a great place to meet up with a friend for a cup or if you need to get some work done with the free wifi. read more

Second State Coffee - 1/2 sweet iced honey latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Came when visiting Mount Pleasant and picked it because it had an average of 4.1 on Yelp; however, I wouldn't give it more than 3. I ordered an Extra Hot Honey Lavender Latte and my coffee was lukewarm -- and it wasn't busy. The coffee taste was also watery. But I guess this is a popular place for locales, but if you are a coffee afficiando which I am (having had coffee in all 7 continents, including in Antarctica) I wouldn't pick this place. read more