Café West
206 E Coffee St, Greenville, SC
Crema's Take
“Café West is a genuine neighborhood gem that honors classic coffee culture with a charming 1920s aesthetic and an owner who treats every visitor like an old friend. Their espresso and pour over drinks are expertly crafted, but what keeps people coming back is the full breakfast menu and sandwiches that rival the coffee—think legendary potato salad and Vermont cheddar that inspire recipe requests. This is the kind of welcoming, unhurried spot where you can linger over exceptional food and coffee without any pretense, whether you're meeting someone important or just needing a proper bite.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great coffee, great food. This isn't a fad coffee shop, just a great place for a stop for a bite and exceptionally good coffee. Love the 1920's theme and friendly staff I gave it 5 stars because it is as high as the scales go. It's a must stop whenever I am in Greenville!
This is my second visit to the café. I first stumbled upon it online and ended up having a great conversation with the owner, who, coincidentally, is also from my old stomping grounds in the NY/NJ area. He joked about me doing homework and definitely left a memorable impression. The mocha I had on my first visit was excellent and still just as good this time around. I haven’t tried the food yet, so that’s definitely on my list for next time.
I had such a great experience at Cafe West in Greenville. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service was fast and friendly. The food was the real highlight — I absolutely loved the eggs, they were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared, making it a spot I’ll definitely come back to. A great local gem for breakfast or brunch!
So good! I'm a videographer/photographer who helps restaurants with content for social media and websites and I recently shot for Cafe West. I was behind the scenes getting to know the backstories and seeing the food as it was being prepared, and it all looked amazing! I got the turkey bacon havarti and it was awesome! Great food. Great atmosphere. Great people.
I am so glad we ate here, the best potato salad EVER!! If the owners are reading this please send me the recipe!! The chipotle turkey club & Vermont cheddar were excellent. Honestly I think any sandwich you get here will be amazing on their sourdough, you can’t go wrong. Definitely need to come back next time in Greenville!
Crema Reviews
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