Owlbear Cafe
1964 Riviera Dr J, North Charleston, SC
Crema's Take
“This charming North Charleston spot strikes the perfect balance between serious coffee craft and playful community gathering place, earning its stellar 4.7-star rating through consistently excellent lattes and a thoughtful selection of gluten-free pastries. What really sets it apart is the inviting, game-filled atmosphere that encourages you to linger for hours, supported by genuinely warm staff who make first-timers feel welcome even when the place gets buzzing with regulars. Whether you're settling in with a perfectly pulled iced caramel soy latte or exploring their signature creative drinks, you'll find a cozy refuge that feels less like a typical coffee shop and more like a friend's living room.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Great food and lattes, I especially loved the gf bread! There was a great selection of games to pick from and we hung out for a couple hours playing. It was super busy and took a minute to get a table as it’s pretty small in there. Would definitely go back!
Cozy atmosphere, it was a little cold inside today (01/31/2026), tasty food, I loved that they have games, I had a wonderful time there!
Cute little coffee shop. It was too cold to sit outside but they have tables and chairs out there. The lady at the counter was super friendly. I got an iced caramel soy latte and it was delicious!
Since we were nearby we decided to give this a try. Walking in we were unsure as to what the procedure was for dining in. The counter is cluttered with high objects and we could see a small open space at the end where there was a register but did not know if we should wait to be…
What a lovely small cafe. Clean and cute, and the staff was super helpful and patient while I tried to figure out what I wanted. Lol. They have boats games in the back in case you want to entertain yourself. I had the avocado toast with prosciutto and egg on it. Very tasty,…
Crema Reviews
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