Crema's Take
“Benne's delivers the rare combination of serious specialty coffee drinks and legitimately excellent pastry-forward food that justifies lingering for a full meal rather than just a quick caffeine hit. The vibe is warm and unhurried—think leisurely brunch spot rather than grab-and-go counter—with standout items like their famous coconut cake and creative seasonal drinks that keep regulars coming back. It's the kind of place where you can actually settle in for a while, which makes it perfect for meetings or a long catch-up with a friend.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This little gem is wonderful. We had the spinach & feta egg bite, a sugar free vanilla latte, a half & half sweet tea, a mile high sausage and egg biscuit. The egg bite could have had a little more feta on it but overall, it was very good. My husband raved over the biscuit…
Was looking for a little coffee shop near city market and stumbled on Benne's. Coffee was good. Raspberry lemonade was perfectly sweet and tart. They even had Gluten Free pastries. I did not try The Ultimate Coconut Cake. However, I was intrigued at "17.00 a slice. They…
WOULD RECOMMEND!!! FOOD was AMAZING. Walked in, we were able to choose where to sit down. Waitress took care of our order right away, food was delivered minutes later fresh and SO GOOD! Ordered an everything bagel but they only had a plain bagel, gave us desserts for the…
We visited this place specifically to try their famous coconut cake, and it did not disappoint—it was absolutely delicious! The ambience of the restaurant was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a relaxing dessert experience. While the desserts overall were…
I was spending the day in Charleston and found this place on Google maps. Loved the atmosphere and decoration! The service unfortunately on the day I went was slowly, there was only one girl doing her best to take the orders and to prepare them… so it took a while for us to get…
Crema Reviews
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