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CaféUpper PeninsulaWork-friendlyWifi
Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery in Charleston runs all-day cafe and market plates from a Congress Street corner since 2025. Located in Upper Peninsula.
DrinkCappuccino, daily juice
TipOpen 07:15-22:00 daily. The corner booths are workable; full menu turns over by hour.
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CaféUpper King
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit on King Street in Charleston bakes scratch buttermilk biscuits with country ham, sausage and pimento cheese since 2014.
DrinkDrip coffee, sweet tea
TipWalk-up counter; lines from 08:00 daily. Closes at 14:00; arrive early for the cinnamon biscuit.
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CaféUpper King
Sugar Bakeshop in Charleston runs small-batch cupcakes, cookies and custom cakes from a Cannon Street counter since 2007. Located in Upper King.
DrinkDrip coffee, sweet tea
TipCounter ordering. Specials sell out by mid-afternoon; arrive before 14:00 for the cupcake of the day.
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CaféUpper KingWork-friendlyWifi
Babas on Cannon in Charleston runs European-style coffee, wine and breakfast plates from a Cannon Street corner since 2019. Daytime to evening service.
DrinkEspresso, Aperol spritz
TipWalk-in. The corner stools open onto Cannon Street; the back tables are quieter for work.
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CaféDowntownWork-friendlyWifi
Kudu Coffee in Charleston runs coffee, craft beer and pastries from a Vanderhorst Street courtyard cafe since 2003. Order the cortado, local draught beer.
DrinkCortado, local draught beer
TipCourtyard seats are the prize. Open daily; arrive early on weekends for a table outside.
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CaféUpper KingWork-friendlyWifi
The Daily on King Street in Charleston runs third-wave coffee, juices, salads and grab-and-go since 2014. Order the pour-over coffee, fresh juices.
DrinkPour-over coffee, fresh juices
TipWalk-up counter. Lines from 08:00; faster after 10:30. Open 07:00-15:00 daily.