Second State Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

1. Second State Coffee

9.0
70 1/2 Beaufain St (at King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Harleston Village · 111 tips and reviews

Patrick T.Patrick Teasdale: Best place in Charleston to get enjoy coffee. I highly recommend the cappuccino as a standard & the Lavender latte for an adventure.

the Lalathe Lala: Black Tap Coffee approaches the coffee shop concept with a minimalist style and high quality drinks. One of the shining star’s on the menu is the lavender latte… is your mouth watering yet? Read more.

Kyle B.Kyle Bye: Iced lavender latte is a great pick-me-up on a hot summer day.

Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

2. Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer

8.2
4 Vanderhorst St (King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Radcliffeborough · 105 tips and reviews

Josh K.Josh K: Highly recommend the Italian cappuccino

Linh N.Linh Nguyën: Espresso and oatmeal cookie make a great pick-me-up.

Krystal J.Krystal Johnson: Chi latte is amazing.

Muddy Waters Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

3. Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

8.2
1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · James Island · 20 tips and reviews

Ross D.Ross Davis: Hot latte with irish creme is tasty!

Cheryll W.Cheryll Woods-Flowers: Try the skinny honey lavender latte!

Nathan G.Nathan Graham: Honey and lavender latte!

The Daily is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

4. The Daily

8.8
652B King St, Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 22 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bullock: Great staff, amazing lattes and eats

AbAb: Standard "hip" coffee shop. Decent cappuccino

Emily W.Emily Wendland: Pretty good lattes, great customer service too

The Rise is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

5. The Rise

9.0
77 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 10 tips and reviews

Erin C.Erin Cartwright: The cutest new coffee shop in Charleston. Loved the rosemary latte and bright atmosphere.

John M.John Morgan: Try a cortado! It’s not too filling and delicious 😋

StudentStudent: One of the best cortados in the town

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

6. Starbucks

7.6
6 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · South Windemere · 24 tips and reviews

Erin M.Erin McCall: Try the new Dark Cherry Mocha as a frappucino! Mmmmmm!

Liza F.Liza Fleury: Skinny caramel macchiato mmhmm

The Bridge at 105.5The Bridge at 105.5: For a lighter treat, try their Vanilla Skinny Latte. A tall is only 90 calories! - Laura

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

7. Starbucks

7.7
239 King St, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Harleston Village · 36 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bullock: Pumpkin spice latte on a crisp Autumn morning...harmony.

The Best BowerThe Best Bower: Feeling adventurous? Try Tigers' Blood and win all day. Here's how: order a three pump mint, three pump raspberry espresso frappacino. Enjoy this instant classic! WINNING!

Amy C.Amy Coats: Peppermint Mocha is a drink of the Gods. :)

Tricera Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

8. Tricera Coffee

7.9
41 George St Ste A (btwn King & St Philip St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 10 tips and reviews

Lisa H.Lisa Hinchliffe: Unfriendly and judgmental. Impossible to make a cappuccino with less milk because that would be a cortado and "we don't offer that."

Angela R.Angela Rawlings: Saffron Latté that I love from the Charleston Farmer's Market has found a new home

Stellaa D.Stellaa Duhart: I tried their latte, and it was very good. Balanced flavour.

La Pâtisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

9. La Pâtisserie

8.8
404 King St (Vanderhorst St), Charleston, SC
Bakery · Downtown Charleston · 3 tips and reviews

Wayne A.Wayne Anderman: Croissants. All of them! Cappuccino perfection. Baker Remy out of Lyon - in Charleston - brings global sophistication to American palates - Merci beaucoup!

Drew M.Drew Meetze: The iced chai latte is the best ever!!!

Merrie H.Merrie Harrington: Oh my! Lovely large French bakery with marble tops and glass front cases. Gold and white chandeliers. Mirrors. Sublime!

Toast is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

10. Toast

7.8
155 Meeting St (at Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Charleston · 140 tips and reviews

Nicole S.Nicole Soufi: Best iced skinny caramel latte I've ever had!

Paula E.Paula Emeigh: The creme brûlée latte comes in a large soup like cup- so good!!!

Sean W.Sean White: Food was okay, my vanilla latte was delicious, until the waitress refilled it with coffee half way through....A little over rated for sure. Better off eating at Elie's down the street.

Barnes & Noble is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

11. Barnes & Noble

8.6
1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd (at Ashley River Road), Charleston, SC
Bookstore · west of the Ashley · 26 tips and reviews

1Harold W.1Harold Willis: Skinny Hazelnut Latte @ 135*

Josh B.Josh Bell: cafe mocha ftw

Ashlee S.Ashlee Sullivan: I love this Barnes & Noble. Great selection and very nicely organized store. Always friendly and helpful staff. Super convenient location in Westwood Plaza.

Bakehouse Bakery Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

12. Bakehouse Bakery Cafe

7.9
160 E Bay St (Suite 103- 104), Charleston, SC
Bakery · French Quarter · 43 tips and reviews

Sierra D.Sierra Davis: Iced mocha is excellent for an sweet tooth with a shot of espresso.

GG: Salted brownie and iced latte. Mmmmm

Nikki D.Nikki Dilks: The Toasted Marshmellow Latte is delicious.

Charleston Coffee Exchange is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

13. Charleston Coffee Exchange

8.5
2875 Ashley River Rd (at Bees Ferry Rd), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Shadowmoss · 22 tips and reviews

Dave L.Dave Libbon: Friendly staff, their macchiato isn't a traditional on it's the Starbucks latte version. Heads up.

Mike C.Mike Campbell: Iced coffee, honey latte, and smoothies are great

Thomas G.Thomas Gibbs: White chocolate sugar free frozen coffee is delicious try it !!!!! #winning

High Cotton Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

14. High Cotton Restaurant

8.3
199 E Bay St (Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

valerie S.valerie Schlang: apple tart with cinnamon ice cream was amazing! ice wine with it was unnecessary as it was too sweet, coffee or espresso would have been better

christine w.christine walsh: Still dreaming about the espresso martini I had here.... After delish picnic plate, filet mignon, fried brussel sprouts & Pinot noir. Only tables in right side dining room can hear live music.

SarahSarah: Amazing coffee, excellent service. Get the macchiato muffin and crab cake Benedict.

Kaminsky's is one of The 15 Best Places for Espresso in Charleston.

15. Kaminsky's

8.1
78 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 88 tips and reviews

Ankur A.Ankur Agarwal: Had cappuccino with cinnamon on top after a long time. Good one.

Gena S.Gena Steel: Cappuccino and Cake... makes me happy girl!

Jess K.Jess Keathley: Brownie Sundae, Iced Mocha Latte, and Heath Milkshake: all amazing! Staff were courteous and friendly! Going back for round 2 tonight!