Second State Coffee

70 1/2 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC

★★★★★4.6(757 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Charleston gem feels like a local secret tucked away from the tourist rush, serving expertly pulled espresso and thoughtfully crafted lattes with quality milk alternatives that consistently impress visitors. The bright, welcoming space strikes that rare balance between quiet enough for focused work and convivial enough for lingering conversations, all while fresh pastries and genuinely friendly baristas make you feel like a regular on your first visit.

What to expect

Espresso focusedLaptop friendlyPastriesTraditional drinksPour overSpecialty drinksSlow sitMeetings

Google Reviews

Audrey Handleton
★★★★★2 months ago

One of the best lattes I’ve had in a while. I got a hot almond milk brown sugar latte and a banana bread. The bread was quite good. I also really like the ambiance: quiet, bright, and welcoming.

Ted Buscaglia
★★★★★2 months ago

Loved it - very local feeling to it. Off the hustle and bustle of the retail and tourists. Excellent oat milk Capp. and Italian style espresso. Both were perfection.

Sadie McCarrick
★★★★★5 months ago

Friendly and quick baristas and consistently good drinks. I love the almond milk matcha! They also have really yummy pastries and baked goods Plenty of seating options inside and a couple tables outside as well. Always good music and there’s lots of plants and sunlight to start your day off right! Right near Colonial Park too so it’s a perfect spot to hit on a walk.

Theresa
★★★★★6 months ago

Hands down the best coffee we had during our trip to Charleston—and we tried quite a few spots! The latte was perfectly made and so flavorful. The staff were friendly and made the place feel genuinely welcoming, like stopping by a friend’s house for coffee. Cozy vibe, great service, and amazing coffee—highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Andrii Guzhevnikov
★★★★★10 months ago

A charming, authentic coffee shop in Charleston’s historic district. The coffee is of good quality. The design is very simple, but bright and clean. It’s a bit cramped, but the great coffee makes up for it. I recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.

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