Reviews (29)
Delightful. Get yourself a nice espresso drink.
Truly this is the best coffee place I have found in Charleston … a great cafe in a good neighborhood close to the beach … the folks know so much about the different coffees they make each day and are also tremendously kind and welcoming !!
Originally found this little location on accident, but this is by FAR my favorite coffee shop to hang out and do homework at, the staff is so kind and the coffee is the best in the area (and I am fairly confident I have tried every place in the area, as a college student I'm always scoping out new spots!). Cute, clean, great atmosphere and location, would give more stars if I could!
Amazing place. Really peaceful and quiet. Amazing coffee. My special Thanks to barista at location 1410 Shucker Cir Ste - her name is Chloe. She is brilliant. My husband is not a huge fun of coffee but even he appreciates quality of latte when she makes it.
I couldn’t love Second State anymore!! It’s my go to spot in Charleston for bags of whole bean (can’t even pick a fave!), iced lavender lattes with oat milk and their granola bars at the counter. I love each location, but my fave is the one in Oyster Park which is close to my house and a great vibe for working on admin work between paintings as a Charleston based artist… always fueled by the best! Speaking of the best.. CHLOE is the best barista! She’s knowledgeable, fun, sweet and so dang cute. Not that cute matters, but it’s like the lavender in my latte… just an extra lil bit of goodness! I’m always and forever Second State’s biggest hype girl! Thank you for your quality and vibe for all these years! Keep it up, pretty please! :)
I travelled to Charleston and this cafe was near the area I was staying at so I went. I met a young lady named Chloe and she took care of my order. She was so kind and her service towards was very nice! She made the best Vanilla oat latte i ever tasted :D. I will definitely be coming back in the future.
Chloe and Madison at second state make the whole experience awesome! They are super friendly and ask me about my day, my family and I look forward to seeing them every time I come in! Been coming here for years and I recommend anyone local or out of town, to stop in and get a drink. You don’t won’t be disappointed!
They specialize in their coffee. They make authentic Italian-style drinks, from what she told me. But please don't buy the pastries. That was one of the worst scones I've ever had.
I’ve tried the latte and also Espresso and it was very good. I’ve worked as a barista and this shop is definitely top quality. Staff was also really good both times. Thank you
Excellent lattes. Great taste and smooth espresso. Friendly staff as well, especially to new customers.
Depending on who is working the til and who is making your coffee, the experience can range from excellent to a Starbuck's level. Staff turnover is pretty high so the consistency in their product also varies from day-to-day. If you are pushed for time, do not go here. The queue, even with only 3-4 people can take 10-15 mins to get served and then another 10 for your coffee. Nice people, but Im not there for nice people. I'm there for a great coffee, served quickly. Quickly being the key word.
Very nice but super small - smallest of all their locations it seems
Second State has some of the best coffee I've ever had. There is a lady barista working there and I strongly recommend you get coffee whenever she is working. She knows her coffee and that machine inside and out. It has a hint of bitterness, yet the bitterness doesn't overwhelm the coffee. I would recommend the cortado to fully get the coffee flavor.
Best latte I've ever had. Major props to the gentleman working 12/3/22 at around 2:45. So much care and skill goes into the drinks here. The atmosphere and service are also great.
Customer service was excellent. I didn’t know what to get and they helped me pick out which one depending upon the flavors. Coffee delicious. My vegan muffin was amazing. I loved the overall vibe. Definitely recommend.
Good recommendation for coffee and muffin was spectacular.
The best!! Get lavender honey latte and an krange chamomile muffin if available
Great little spot. Parking can be tricky if it's packed but the inside is nice and the staff is fabulous! I got iced tea and it was delicious!
Great little spot with a clean, modern atmosphere and delicious coffee. Perfect for getting an hour of work done this morning, and the counterperson went above and beyond to make my visit today exceptional - thank you!
Great coffee!! The service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend if your in the area.