Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery in Charleston runs all-day cafe and market plates from a Congress Street corner since 2025. Heather Greene's revival of the Harold's Cabin space.
Tip: Open 07:15 to 22:00 daily. The corner booths are workable; full menu turns over by hour.
Address: 247 Congress St, Charleston, SC 29403
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit on King Street in Charleston bakes scratch buttermilk biscuits with country ham, sausage and pimento cheese since 2014. Coffee counter, no seats inside.
Signature drink: Drip coffee, sweet tea
Tip: Walk-up counter; lines from 08:00 daily. Closes at 14:00; arrive early for the cinnamon biscuit.
Sugar Bakeshop in Charleston runs small-batch cupcakes, cookies and custom cakes from a Cannon Street counter since 2007. Pink storefront, locals' birthday-cake source.
Signature drink: Drip coffee, sweet tea
Tip: Counter ordering. Specials sell out by mid-afternoon; arrive before 14:00 for the cupcake of the day.
Babas on Cannon in Charleston runs European-style coffee, wine and breakfast plates from a Cannon Street corner since 2019. Daytime to evening service.
Signature drink: Espresso, Aperol spritz
Tip: Walk-in. The corner stools open onto Cannon Street; the back tables are quieter for work.
Kudu Coffee in Charleston runs coffee, craft beer and pastries from a Vanderhorst Street courtyard cafe since 2003. South African-inspired counter; shaded patio.
Signature drink: Cortado, local draught beer
Tip: Courtyard seats are the prize. Open daily; arrive early on weekends for a table outside.
The Daily on King Street in Charleston runs third-wave coffee, juices, salads and grab-and-go since 2014. Sibling cafe to Butcher and Bee's owner Michael Shemtov.
Signature drink: Pour-over coffee, fresh juices
Tip: Walk-up counter. Lines from 08:00; faster after 10:30. Open 07:00 to 15:00 daily.
Second State Coffee in Charleston roasts single-origin beans and serves pour-over and espresso from the Beaufain Street flagship since 2012, formerly Black Tap.
Signature drink: Single-origin pour-over
Tip: Counter ordering. The Beaufain space is small; weekday mornings are quieter than weekends.
