Second State Coffee

Great local specialty coffee roaster. Easy spot to walk over and pop in for a coffee while downtown. Large assortment of fresh roasted whole beans to take home.

Their coffee is great, so have to go with either cappuccino or cortado to enjoy their coffee.
Also, I recommend pour over, I tried Ethiopian beans with ice, it was so good.

I come here almost every Sunday before church. The drip coffee and cold brew are always great, and the seasonal drinks are always fun to try. I would never have expected to like tonic and espresso, but the latest seasonal drink I had that included both of those was terrific. Any of the baked goods I’ve had have been delicious, but I particularly like the chewy granola bars.

Visiting Charleston for a week and stopped by for a taste of the local coffee scene. Grabbed a blueberry muffin and asked for a recommendation from the barista working. Ended up with a delicious brown sugar cappuccino. The espresso roast was low acidity with a robust flavor. And the sweetness level was perfect. The muffin was soft and tasted homemade. Definitely worth a stop!

Awesome coffee in a nice, bright setting. The staff were friendly and professional. Espresso was smooth and delicious (plus served with a little sparkling water) and pricing was reasonable. There's quite a bit of merchandise with their brand on it, which was slightly odd but maybe some people are super brand-loyal in the neighborhood.

Great coffee and blueberry scone (brought in fresh). Cute vibe but a little noisy if plan on working.

We stopped by two get coffee this past Saturday morning. We ordered a vanilla cortado & a vanilla cappuccino. The cortado tasted great but the cappuccino was a little on the milky side. We brought it up to the barista and they gladly made us another drink on the house. The open windows really lit up the space and made it feel homey and inviting. Would come back!

The sweet potato latte was maybe the best latte I have ever had. Really delicious coffee and tea, awesome barista, lovely atmosphere. (Photo is a matcha latte.)

One of the best coffee places in Charleston! If you love a Flat White then you’ll like 2nd State Coffee - strong espresso that’s rich and tasty without the bitterness, milk is frothed perfectly resulting in a smooth silky texture. The cafe space is big , light and bright, and there’s free Wifi too. Perfect place to hang out for an hour or so. They also serve a few pastries if you’re in need of some carbs.

Delicious cappuccinos and espresso drinks served in real mugs paired with airy coffeehouse vibes. Loved the specialty coffee roasts and carefully crafted drinks.

Probably my favorite cafe in Charleston! Their cappuccino and flat white are top notch! Cute little place with cozy atmosphere! Baristas are always friendly

Probably my favorite coffee shop in Charleston! Relaxed, great staff, and great coffee! I personally prefer stronger espresso in my lattes, but otherwise on the other end of the spectrum for people that prefer more flavor, it’s perfect. Definitely will go back!

Excellent single origin coffee roasts. I had the Etheopian pour over, which was great. They know what they are doing, great roasts, great espresso drinks, great pour overs. All the key elements for a top coffee shop.

My new favorite coffee shop. They have great coffee and nice staff. It a perfect place to study. Great lighting, spacious tables, reliable wifi, and outlets. I will be returning often

Great coffee, good enough service and a clean restroom. Can't really ask for more. The only thing that ticked me off was the auto gratuity starting at 25%. The owners need to just pay their people more and quit the archaic tipping scheme.

This is by far one of the best coffee shops in the Charleston area. Both locations are aesthetically pleasing and the coffee is superb! The cappuccino is fantastic as well as the danish. The downtown location is just a short walk from mainstream king street and a nice break for locals from the bustling typical summer downtown.

Lovely little coffee shop while visiting Charleston. My husband said it was one of the best cups of coffee he’s ever had. I’m not the biggest coffee drinker and I even thought it was delicious too. I think the beans were from Ethiopia. Friendly staff and great little place to have a quiet cup of coffee.

Starting with the price, it’s better than what you’d get at Starbucks for a grande latte (4.25 vs 4.00) and considering how expensive Charleston is, it’s a very fair price. The atmosphere is perfect for studying. If your aesthetic is white with wood with hints of green from the plants, this is perfect. It’s a bright, clean environment perfect for studying. I imagine those going to the med school or universities come here to study. Got a plain iced latte and it was excellent and took a sip of the cappuccino, probably the best cappuccino I’ve had in the States. So it’s quality espresso and so there’s no need to add syrups for the sake of guising low quality coffee. Would recommend to anyone (disclaimer, if you want it in a glass/mug and not a plastic cup, just ask for it to be in a glass/mug).

Simple good coffee and fancy espresso/coffee drinks too. Good selection of food. Pretty fast. Many nice walks around it.

Really nice coffee place right near Charleston downtown. Cappuccino and cold brew were pretty good and their croissants were top notch, actually one of the best I had outside of Europe. This is by far one of the best coffee shops we came across in Charleston and we will definitely visit again and recommend this place to others!