Cru Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

1. Cru Cafe

9.2
18 Pinckney St (btwn Anson & East Bay St.), Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 70 tips and reviews

Suzanne S.Suzanne Spagnola: If traveling alone or in a group of 4 or fewer, sit at the chef's kitchen table. It's a great experience!

Jim S.Jim S.: Reservations are a must. If you're dining alone, you may find a seat at the bar.

Cathy J.Cathy J: The salmon and risotto is fantastic!

Sweetwater Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

2. Sweetwater Cafe

8.8
801 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC
Café · James Island · 23 tips and reviews

Lisa G.Lisa Grimm: Corn Flake encrusted French Toast and farmers omelette = delish!

Lindsay S.Lindsay Stutts: Best grits and coffee ever!

Joanna C.Joanna Cordray: The fried green tomato Benedict is really good! And if you're an omelet lover, the garden patch.

Harold's Cabin is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

3. Harold's Cabin

8.8
247 Congress St, Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 4 tips and reviews

Chrystal P.Chrystal Paulos: Fun and funky

Eric D.Eric Dunphy: Graze plate FTW

John P.John P: Open w-f 7 to 2, and sat and sun 9 to 2.

The Daily is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

4. The Daily

8.7
652B King St, Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 23 tips and reviews

AbAb: At home in Williamsburg, BK. Decent cappuccino. Excellent toasts, esp. salmon toast! Dope spot to pick up wines too

Tom M.Tom Moynihan: Avocado toast, bacon and egg English muffin

Peter J.Peter Janowski: Despite being on the Oatfinder, didn't actually have Oatly.

Huriyali Gardens is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

5. Huriyali Gardens

8.7
401 Huger St, Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 5 tips and reviews

Angela R.Angela Rawlings: Lovely courtyard with ample seating in back

Autumn C.Autumn Coxe: Immunity smoothie is tasty.

Angela R.Angela Rawlings: Designated parking spots in lot across the street

The Harbinger is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

6. The Harbinger

8.6
1107 King St, Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 5 tips and reviews

More Than H.More Than Horsin': Dog friendly back porch with water bowl available. Delicious quiche, scones and coffee!

Ali W.Ali Watts: Pimento cheese bagel or garlic are each amazing

Michael H.Michael Hilgendorf: Drop biscuits are amazing

The Park Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

7. The Park Cafe

8.1
730 Rutledge Ave (Grove Street), Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 20 tips and reviews

Katie C.Katie Congleton: Avocado & creamed kale toasts (both with poached eggs on top) - so good!

EaterEater: The breakfast/lunch/dinner bistro serves a menu with a European slant and has something for everyone: coffee, wine, and even fancy cheeses without traveling below the Crosstown. Read more.

The Park CafeThe Park Cafe: Convenient CSA pick up right in the neighborhood...excited to partner with Rosebank Farms and CSA for a Spring pickup location. Pickups will be Thursdays starting April 17th. Read more.

Sunrise Bistro is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

8. Sunrise Bistro

8.0
1797 Main Rd (Maybank Hwy), Johns Island, SC
Café · 20 tips and reviews

Edward O.Edward O: Good eggs, good coffee, good biscuits and super friendly service.

Dave M.Dave Mac: Try "The Med" but in a wrap with chicken. Greek breakfast burrito. Mmmmmm.

ErikaErika: Best bagels I have had in a LONG time.

The Bearded Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

9. The Bearded Cafe

7.8
121 Spring St, Charleston, SC
Café · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 2 tips and reviews

Daniel G.Daniel Grayson: The cold brew is smooth like butter. Plus the Ricks are so nice.

Aleah N.Aleah Nichole: Cute small one man operation. Love the charm

Daps Breakfast & Imbibe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

10. Daps Breakfast & Imbibe

7.9
280 Ashley Ave (at Nunan St), Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 4 tips and reviews

Brad T.Brad Tarr: Their hash browns and cheese sauce is my standard and it's called the standard. Easy breezy and coffee from Second State!

Ian P.Ian Poynter: Pancakes and hash are both amazing.

Dalton J.Dalton Jäklitsch: Bacon Egg & cheese biscuit and Pancakes! House made Mamosa with fresh squeezed oj!

Bear E Patch Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

11. Bear E Patch Cafe

7.8
1980 Ashley River Rd (Raoul Wallenberg Blvd), Charleston, SC
Café · west of the Ashley · 25 tips and reviews

Kim G.Kim G: Try the specials on the board. Especially if the pumpkin pancakes are in season!

Stephanie P.Stephanie Poteet: Sandra's special: scramby w/cheese, chewy bacon, grits, french toast...

Chris F.Chris Filan: Very friendly staff, and the breakfast is out of this world!

Palmetto Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

12. Palmetto Cafe

7.6
205 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Café · Downtown Charleston · 10 tips and reviews

Kate S.Kate Schaffer: Blueberry pancakes were filled with fruit and absolutely perfect. Nice spot for a rainy day.

NanopixyNanopixy: Brunch was one of the best I have ever had. A must try.

LilchelpzLilchelpz: Breakfast buffet is a must. Lots of fresh fruit and pastries from which to choose!

Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

13. Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer

8.4
4 Vanderhorst St (King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Radcliffeborough · 105 tips and reviews

David M.David McSwain: Best coffee in town, and I've tried it all. Super friendly staff. Spacious, welcoming space with great outdoor seating.

Holy City SinnerHoly City Sinner: Coffee AND beer??? Sign me up!

Food & WineFood & Wine: The beans used here are mostly from Africa. The gorgeously landscaped patio with boxwood hedges and outdoor seating is quintessential Charleston.

Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich Cafe is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

14. Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream and Sandwich Cafe

8.4
474 Savannah Hwy (At Wesley Dr.), Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · west of the Ashley · 46 tips and reviews

Flora R.Flora Rabon: Strawberry, blueberry cheesecake! The icecream texture is just so amazing

Will B.Will Bullock: Best post-beach milkshakes.

Cindy N.Cindy Neel: BLT'S are the best

Mercantile And Mash is one of The 15 Best Cafés in Charleston.

15. Mercantile And Mash

8.4
701 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Market · 8 tips and reviews

Briana B.Briana Bailey: Loved the atmosphere of this bar! Full of locals, variety of offers each night from food to live music to games. We were there for a lobster food truck that was amazing! Great cocktails and good beer

Shawn F.Shawn F: Awesome revival atmosphere. Perfect spot for a quality midday meal.

Luis R.Luis Rojo: Excellent MEAT and WINE