Second State Coffee
Coffee Shop$$$$
Harleston Village, Charleston
This place is famous for their coffee. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Iced lavender latte is a great pick-me-up on a hot summer day."(10 Tips)"Counter Culture coffee is the best coffee in Charleston"(4 Tips)
"Great pour-over, nice selection of Counter Culture beans."(4 Tips)
"Love the pour over."(8 Tips)
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This place is simply the best. They take great care with everything from the pour over coffee to the complimentary cucumber water. It is the best coffee shop I've ever had the pleasure of visiting.Upvote5Downvote
The cold brew coffee is amazing, as are the affogatos. The staff are friendly and very coffee-knowledgable. Great place to come alone or with a friend and hang out for an hour or two.Upvote3Downvote
Karthik RamanDecember 26, 2018The space is large and welcoming; it's comfortable enough to hang out and quiet enough to do work. Also outlets and free WiFi are available. Friendly staff and good coffee.Upvote1Downvote
Shelly T.May 23, 2013The organic Guatemalan roast is smooth & rich. Great atmosphere - very European minimalist. Some real good people - free cucumber water and a book exchange out front. A must if you're in Charleston!Upvote1Downvote- Jennifer RApril 23, 2018Very cute coffee shop with seating for 20ish. Pour over and espresso drinks were solid. Almond milk offered but no oat milk (yet!). Loved the almond croissant.UpvoteDownvote
Travel + LeisureOctober 7, 2014Charlestonians flock to this two-year-old shop and café for its distinctive coffee creations, from lattes made with organic Counter Culture beans to decadent java cocktails.Upvote1Downvote
Patrick TeasdaleMarch 20, 2014Best place in Charleston to get enjoy coffee. I highly recommend the cappuccino as a standard & the Lavender latte for an adventure.
UpvoteDownvote- Chad HornerJanuary 16, 2017the black julep is espresso muddled with some mint and honey and served over ice. tasty homemade pastries too!
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Noah WeissOctober 1, 2016Great espresso, iced coffees, chai, and vibe. Really a flawless coffee shop.
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marcy stoneOctober 15, 2017Great coffee shop. Delicious, rich, cold brew and serene, beautiful atmosphere.Upvote1Downvote
Benjamin BaronOctober 28, 2015Great coffee in a hipster coffee place with a relaxed atmosphere. Tarts were good, although not outstanding
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Sean LudwigJune 24, 2018Recently changed its name to Second State Coffee. Everything else is the same. Try the honey latte!Upvote1Downvote
JLJune 9, 2015Iced Lavender Latte, on point. Great spot to camp out for a few hours and get work done. Wi-Fi password: espresso.UpvoteDownvote
Good seating, small-shop vibe, tasty coffee, great edibles, friendly service. An easy place to work or write. I'll be backUpvoteDownvote
Elaina ColeSeptember 28, 2015Great place to study and excellent coffee! Just don't come here if you want your stuff quickly. It's not that kind of place, but that's why their product is so great!UpvoteDownvote
Anna WiederkehrOctober 14, 2015Cute pastries and nice twists on a coffee + virgin mint julep. Lots of laptops though. 😕
UpvoteDownvote- This ace is seriously the best. Great vibe, unreal roasts and the cucumber water is a delight. Ostensibly my favorite coffee shop.Upvote1Downvote
AmateurConciergeApril 17, 2016AWESOME flavored lattes. Honey latte was great. Boo got a little quiche which was also deliciousUpvoteDownvote
Service ethos of the staff is impressive. Passionate about coffee, hospitable, etc. Not only bring coffee to table but also setting up chairs for groups. Complete commitment.UpvoteDownvote- Awesome spot. Be sure to ask the baristas if you have questions, as there are some interesting, not typical items on the menu. Great coffee, good people.Upvote2Downvote
Maria Neal-SoleimaniNovember 28, 2014On the expensive side, but one of my favorites. Great coffee, friendly staff. The decor is minimalist, and I love it.UpvoteDownvote- The Tastes that Make the CityJune 2, 2015The Counter Culture coffee is the best coffee in Charleston, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Charleston. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Steven YAugust 24, 2014Legit coffee shop with pour over, cold brew and even Japanese iced coffee, nice open interior as wellUpvoteDownvote
Everything you loved about Black Tap Coffee is here, because all they did was rebrand themselves. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼UpvoteDownvote
Liz JensenAugust 23, 2016The Black Mint Julep is sweet and refreshing on a hot August afternoon.Upvote1Downvote
Peter BoyceJune 24, 2018Cold brew; great seating; helpful baristas; Spindrift seltzer.
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With house made syrups and Counter Culture Coffee this is the only spot for a good latte/cup of Joe in downtown Charleston.UpvoteDownvote
StudentNovember 12, 2018Cute coffee shop,I guess best in Charleston,so delicious coffee and great serviceUpvoteDownvote
Pete JelliffeDecember 29, 2021Pour over and drip coffee are so good, you’ll keep talking about it for days.UpvoteDownvote
JoanieJanuary 10, 2017Favorite coffee in Charleston. Great atmosphere and even better lattes!UpvoteDownvote
Patrick HartFebruary 26, 2016It's a simple, but beautiful space and the coffee is on point. Don't think, just go.UpvoteDownvote- Ryan JorgensonJanuary 10, 2015Great pour-over, nice selection of Counter Culture beans. The space is clean and bright.UpvoteDownvote
MerleMay 1, 2016The atmosphere is cool and calm. The Lavender infused iced coffee was refreshing!UpvoteDownvote
- BrendanDecember 20, 2019Always know a great coffee shop when even their black drip coffee is good.UpvoteDownvote
Hande AksoyFebruary 15, 2015By far this was #thebestcoffee I had in Charleston.. Nice, friendly Staff.. Sleek Design..UpvoteDownvote
- Fantastic coffee and great space with good access to electrical outlets.UpvoteDownvote
- Paul Andrew DunkerJuly 14, 2013Love the pour over. Grab a book from the book exchange, and leave one for the next person!Upvote1Downvote
- Kyle ByeSeptember 11, 2016Iced lavender latte is a great pick-me-up on a hot summer day.UpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
(843) 793-4402
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Wi-Fi
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Outdoor Seating
No
Music
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