I hate leaving a bad review, but this was such an odd experience. Walked in to an empty shop & four girls behind/to the side of the counter- two appeared to be employees and two friends of the employees. Upon arrival we were not greeted and when my husband and I attempted to order the girls looked at each other and continued their conversation. It was honestly just such an odd experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My Turkey and cheese croissant was fine and the ambiance outside was nice so points for those pieces.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was excited to try this place because of the good reviews and wide selection of pastries, but I sadly don't think I'll be back after this experience. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Outside area - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I walk here for a coffee break at work often and the coffee is consistently great, and the service is wonderful. They're always polite and quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There usually plenty of seats[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and fun seasonal options to pick from. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The coffee is great! They made a dry double shot blonde roast cappuccino perfectly. And they were very courteous and kind. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting at the marble bar, looking out the front window-aperfect place to drink my coffee[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a quaint/very small coffee shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It does have a small courtyard outside next to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great, but I'm a coffee snob and was not impressed with the flavor of the espresso I got. It seemed acidic and didn't have the smooth taste of high quality coffee. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Menu - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute coffee shop right off King Street![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Options for coffees, teas, and even alcoholic drinks available. Infused water and alternate milks available for self serve. Found the service to be slightly stand-offish and slow, there were a lot of people waiting for drinks. Nonetheless my chai was delicious and warm on a cool morning. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Stopped in this small, busy, cute shop while walking around Charleston.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lots of options and flavors to choose from including many seasonal options. I had a maple cinnamon latte and my sister had maple cinnamon cold brew with maple cold foam. Both drinks were very tasty and you could really taste the flavors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside in the lovely seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Outdoor seating area - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Was walking back to my car and saw a sign for this place. Stopped in and asked the barista for a drink recommendation and she suggested the iced rosemary rise latte. I never thought to have rosemary in a latte but it was really good! Prices were standard for downtown. Coffee was very smooth, not sweet, I enjoyed it! They also had some snacks in the refrigerated case, which I got but will try in a day or two. Glad I stopped in! J.Ja read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Rosemary Rise Latte, coffee cake - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh my goodness what a cute little coffee enclave!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I left the hotel wanted to find a proper latte while laying over in Charleston, SC and came across The Rise Coffee Bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything about the experience was 5 star! The ambience, the decor, the service... even the weather was perfect that day![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I remember sitting outside in peace and quiet simply enjoying my oatmilk latte and the natural greenery![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That experience set an amazing tone for the very busy day that lay ahead of me! Please visit if you're ever in Charleston you will love it!! read more

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This isn't Europe, but it sure tastes like it. The rise Coffee Bar at The Restoration hotel brings European-style café vibes to the heart of Downtown. They serve a signature blend brewed just for guests (thanks to Foresight Coffee Roasters), paired with fresh handmade pastries by Little Peanut Bake Shop that are absolutely worth the stop. Don't miss their new seasonal menu and happy hour... yes, coffee shops can do happy hour too. (M-F 2-4pm). read more

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Cute coffee shop and great coffee 10/10 recommend!! In a great location close to downtown. Great nice people to. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Cute coffee shop and great coffee 10/10 recommend - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Delicious coffee and matcha! Breakfast sandwiches weren't the best I've had but it was convenient. The staff is very friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is adorable and there are a few places to sit -- it's usually pretty busy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A cute little coffee bar near King Street to get you some fuel before the start of your day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We arrived around 11:30 AM and the breakfast sandwiches were sadly sold out. We opted for the ham croissant. I wish they had more protein options as the croissant was super buttery. The worked were very nice and helped us pick other good breakfast options. I enjoyed their cold brew and the inside is a tiny, cute coffee bar with some seating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a good amount of seats outside to enjoy your breakfast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This was a great little coffee shop! Coffee was great but we did wait for about 10-15 minutes for our drinks. It was worth the wait though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quiet environment with seating to enjoy your coffee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Entrance to the coffee shop - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute shop connected to a pretty hotel with access for coffee guests to use their side patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very busy, but the coffee is great and staff kind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little place recommended by a Ira at BH/WM.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got there just in time - no one was there. Immediately after I ordered, there was a line of 5 people. I had to wait until the one person behind the counter (the other was housekeeping) took all 5 orders before she started working on my coffee. It didn't disappoint though! I got an iced latte with 1/2 sweet vanilla added. Whole milk. My goodness, it was like drinking a milkshake! Perfect for my afternoon pick-me-up. I'll go again! read more

Pretty small coffee shop but the place is connected to the hotel. I had their rosemary rise latte and the price was steep compared to other coffee we have had. The latte wasn't great. You can taste the rosemary but it was very bitter coffee. Service was okay but not as friendly. read more

A 3 minute walk from our B&B. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Busy, not much space to sit indoors, but a beautiful outdoor patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The baristas answered our questions but were not friendly. Put a damper on our experience. I had a hot vanilla almond latte, my husband a hot caramel toffee latte. On the sweet side, but delicious! read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Chai latte so much nutmeg could not drink. Ham and Swiss croissant was sooo greasy it soaked thru three napkins. Espresso was okay. Service was efficient but not friendly. Place has potential but too expensive size for the quality. read more

While our drinks were fine, service was very, very slow. There were many people ahead of us waiting, and a line out the door, yet the there were only two people working that were joking around and chatting the entire time. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice little coffee shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small inside and a few spots to sit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We managed and the coffee was great. The service was wonderful as well. They have traditional coffee/tea options and some newer ones as well. Happy to have found this place and conveniently located on Wentworth in the historic area. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cute coffee shop![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But I don't recommend ordering the matcha. Just not the best matcha

The Rise Coffee Bar is the perfect stop for a coffee, tea, or a small bite to eat. I got a Honey Lavender Latte and it was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had a lot of fun seasonal flavors and had a nice seating area to sit for a drink, study, or talk with a friend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The latte was 5.50 and I would try a seasonal flavor again if I was in town! The staff was very friendly and helped me pick the right drink that wasn't too sweet. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

After a day of shopping on King with my daughter we needed a recharge. This is just off King and attached to to The Restoration Hotel. Reviews were good. Staff was friendly and prices on target. Two iced coffees were cranked out in less than a few minutes. They also had baked goods. Interesting that they have a connecting door from the hotel. It's marked. I would return. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Delicious coffee spot right in downtown Charleston. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really enjoyed their lattes and adorable outdoor space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Such a great local spot in downtown Charleston! Hidden in a back street downtown sits Rise which is a super small coffee shop with cute earthy decor and lots of plants! I got their iced latte and the coffee was top notch. Would absolutely be back. read more

Cute little coffee shop with great coffee. The Iced Vanilla Almond Latte was strong and delicious. The Caramel Toffee Latte was good, but too sweet for me. I would definitely come back for another latte. read more

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The lavender coffee was amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little coffee shop in a great shopping location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Latte Lover and coffee shop explorer here. PROS Cute/modern asthetic Lots of non-dairy alternatives ($1.00 extra) Decent espresso CONS My iced matcha latte was over $8 (12oz)? Pours are a bit too sweet Baristas forgot my double shot so I was waiting a while read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Pastries/Counter - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We went in and wow it looked charming and had all the signs of a good coffee spot. Our coffee was lukewarm. There was no coffee flavor... and again, it was not even close to hot. The creamer, milk and sugar counter was littered with trash and spills. It had been a good while since it had been tended to. The croissants were okay. The price was high, the quality abysmal. Won't go to Rise again. read more

I really liked this beautiful little coffee shop. The Rise has an inviting, sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere. There are a few seats inside and some comfortable shared tables on the terrace outside. We got our order to go and the coffee and our breakfast sandwich were excellent. Prices were reasonable and the staff was very pleasant. read more

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Great coffee shop with a cute outdoor seating area. Cold brew was great, and my boyfriend liked his double espresso. Friendly employees, too. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Loved this coffee shop! It might be one of the best patios I've ever been on. The ivy on the buildings was so beautiful. This coffee was amazing. My husband got a fancy latte and I just got their drip. Both so tasty. The baristas were fun and young and also gave us some great lunch recommendations. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The Rise Coffee Bar is a small coffee bar at the Restoration Hotel. It is accessed from an outside door. The coffee bar was clean, and the servers were friendly. There is a small area off to the side to work or study. We ordered 3 drinks - iced caramel latte, iced sugar free vanilla latte with almond milk, and hot sugar free vanilla latte with almond milk. All drinks were good, but they were a little on the sweet side for what we were expecting. I would visit again, but I'd ask for reduced sweetness the next time. I give the coffee bar and their coffee an 8/10. read more

The breakfast quiche I ordered was delicious. Unfortunately the iced coffee I got was just ok. If you visit, I highly recommend going into the adjacent hotel (The Restoration) for a look around and consider a trip up to the rooftop restaurant and bar on the 7th Floor (via an outside elevator) for spectacular views of Charleston harbor and the cityscape. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Quick service, great coffee. I had a vanilla latte and it was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little coffee shop with an even cuter outdoor seating section.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Really loved every little thing about this coffee bar, except the parking situation.. Oh. My. Gosh. Charleston what is this parking issue! Rise Coffee Bar is an eclectic little cafe located adjoint to the Restoration Hotel on Wentworth St. right down the road from the main shopping district in Charleston. The hotel, for starters, is beautiful! Everything from the decor to the outer jungalow seating area was just wonderful. Rise's restrooms are inside the hotel area so you get to stroll through a really urban chic room and admire their decor on your way there. The cafe is no disappointment either! Love the typical black and white honeycomb floors, barstools, merch, and open pastry counter. There's also a little side area outside to the left with two large community style tables where the wifi still reaches strong. Virtual workers, there are outlets inside! The customer service was kind and efficient. I had just an iced soy latte which was tasty and left a good buzz but wasn't my favorite in the world due to the soy milk's flavoring. Next time I'll just do an Americano because the local roast is tasty! Overall I give this place 5 stars for aesthetic, customer service, cleanliness, using local roasts, indoor and outdoor seating options, and kind customer service. Would love suggested free parking options and more milk alternatives though for my next visit! Cheers read more

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really wanted to like this cute little coffee bar, but I'm not sure if I can go back.. I saw a few small flies stuck around the sweets/pastries inside of shelf and couldn't make any order.. Just came out without ordering. so sorry but hope they really consider how to repell those bug issues. I was also wondering if they clean the coffee making area after seeing those flies around foods.. read more

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So cute. Aesthetic vibes great atmosphere and very friendly service. Get iced coffee with brown sugar and caramel. read more

The Rise Coffee Bar - Cafes Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place gets the award for most instagrammable coffee shop in downtown Charleston. The brick and plant wall is such a perfect background for your coffee of the day pic. This place is SMALL, though, and gets quite busy, so I wouldn't plan on sticking around to enjoy the aesthetic too long. Get your order to go and head to Waterfront Park to sip in peace. This shop is connected to a hotel. Like most downtown businesses, they don't have designated parking, but they are located right next to a parking garage. I got an iced coffee and it was good. Not the best coffee in Charleston, but it's still a good cup of coffee, and the staff is friendly and fast. If this spot is convenient for you, or if you want a cute photo or appreciate vibey decor, by all means check them out! If you're a coffee connoisseur, I'd look elsewhere for your daily fix. read more

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This place looks very pretentious and preppy like many places in Charleston. I stopped here trying to get a quick bite to eat and a drink. I went in and asked if they had any drinks that weren't coffee or tea they said no and looked at me like I had five heads. Along with this the food and drinks were both very price wich I can understand for a city like Charleston but they weren't very good. Furthermore I got a plain bagel with cherry cream cheese and the cream cheese just tasted plain. I was very disappointed by the lack of food choiches as well. The service was ok. But the space was very small but it was nice but it is not worth the time or money. read more