Second State Coffee is a coffee roaster in Downtown, Charleston.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: The Beaufain Street flagship is the original cafe. Five locations citywide; check the website for the closest.
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Address: 70 1/2 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC 29401
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer in Charleston serves locally-influenced coffees and craft beer from a Vanderhorst Street courtyard cafe since 2003.
BeansSingle-origin rotating
BrewsEspresso, Drip, Pour over
TipCourtyard fountain seats turn over fast on Saturdays. Open until 22:00 daily for evening drinks.
Counter Culture Coffee's Charleston training centre on Spring Street since 2015 runs Friday public cuppings and barista classes. Located in Upper King.
BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Honduras
BrewsEspresso, Pour over, Public cuppings
TipFriday public cuppings at 10:00 are free and run 45 minutes. Sign up via Counter Culture's site.
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer in Charleston serves locally-influenced coffees and craft beer from a Vanderhorst Street courtyard cafe since 2003.
BeansSingle-origin rotating
BrewsEspresso, Drip, Pour over
TipCourtyard fountain seats turn over fast on Saturdays. Open until 22:00 daily for evening drinks.
The Daily on King Street in Charleston pours Counter Culture coffees with fresh juices and grab-and-go food since 2014. Located in Upper King.
BeansCounter Culture (wholesale)
BrewsEspresso, Pour over
TipWalk-up counter only; small interior fills fast at brunch. Open 07:00-15:00 daily.
Babas on Cannon in Charleston pours espresso drinks and natural wines from a corner cafe on Cannon Street since 2019. Located in Upper King.
BeansCounter Culture, Single-origin guest roasters
BrewsEspresso, Pour over
TipThe cortado and almond croissant pairing is the locals' default. Outdoor seats are first-come.
