Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Kiawah Island

"There’s nothing The Daily can’t do when it comes to whipping up delicious bites in the kitchen. Their doughnuts are nothing short of irresistible with every bite being rich and cakey. Try the crowd favorites, such as the blueberry doughnut and the sweet potato doughnut in the fall."

"With meat options available, The Daily serves up a variety of healthy toasts and salads. Order off the menu and dine in or grab something from their prepared food section. Don’t forget to ask about the rotating Kombucha on draft or try one of the bottled Kombuchas made locally."

"Sunlight-filled caffeine emporium Second State Coffee (formerly Black Tap Coffee) is the spot to get creative lattes (try the brown sugar or lavender) and kick-ass pour-over brew. It is also the meeting spot for creatives and neighborhood friends to chat about the day or upcoming projects. Check out the Second State in Mount Pleasant for a full menu of hearty breakfast and lunch options."

"This coffee bar serves great pour-over coffee, has a lovely selection of teas, and makes incredible cold brew that customers can buy by the glass or by the growler. A clean, serene environment for a work session or chat with friends."

"This all-vegan, organic café offers a variety of healthy, delicious smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Fresh off the grill yesterday!. #Organic #vegan tacos!"

"If in search of something a bit heartier, visit Village Bakery, just across the quaint East Cooper River. While Village Bakery harbors plenty of options for dessert, its sandwiches, soups, and salads are also good picks to try. Restaurant owner Sal Parco has also championed a handful of other successful individual favorites in the Mount Pleasant and Charleston areas."

"Cafe Framboise is a French-style patisserie located on Market Street. If you want a light lunch, they have sandwiches and savory crepes. If you’re looking for something sweet, try one of the sweet pastries or crepes!"

"It’s said that there are vegetarian options on the menu at King Street Cookies."

"Built throughout the 1800s, the United States Custom House is a gorgeous building with magnificent architecture. The checkered landing out front adds an interesting layer to an already cool place. Come in the morning to find it empty for a particularly Instagrammable moment in Charleston."

"Immediately east of the City Market is the United States Custom House. It is quite the impressive building and an easy photo location that we unknowingly stumbled into. The Custom House dates all the way back to before the Civil War."

"Right in the heart of historic Charleston’s downtown, the Powder Magazine is one of the city’s oldest buildings. Built in 1713, it was once upon a time a storehouse for gunpowder, making it an important location for both British troops and loyalists and those colonists and soldiers who fought on the side of the new nation. After the war, as the Charleston landscape shifted, the small building remained standing, and served as—amongst other things—a print shop, a livery stable, and even a private wine cellar."

"The Powder Magazine, built in 1713, is the oldest government building in South Carolina. The building was used as an arsenal from 1713 to 1748 and was later used in the American Revolution to defend the city. Throughout its years, it has been used as a print shop, a livery stable, a wine cellar, and a carriage house."

"Replaced by a newer magazine in 1748, it served effectively until the American Revolution. Now open as a National Historic Landmark."

"As its name implies, Christophe Artisan Chocolatier would rather be known for its Charleston chocolates. But their French-pressed coffee and pastries are pretty amazing as well. Plus, their seating areas are cute both upstairs and in the outdoor area behind the building on Society Street, just off of lower King Street."

"This cozy shop sells their chocolates downstairs and has a small seating area upstairs. You’ll find chocolate bars and other handmade chocolates including truffles and hand-painted chocolates. Make sure to order some of their drinking chocolate as well!"

"Super cute spot Baguette Magic offers carbs on carbs on carbs. Patrons rave about the recovery baguette — a hangover-curing combination of scrambled eggs, bacon, prosciutto, white cheddar, tomato jam, and arugula. For those in search of something sweet, check out the homemade Pop-Tarts or the chocolate croissant."

"When the “open” light is on at this non-descript store front on Folly Road, it’s time to stop by for whatever’s just come out of the oven. Specialties include brioche, loaves of bread, croissants with fresh berries or chocolate, and interesting sandwiches like the baguette BLT with avocado and pimiento cheese."

"Tucked-away shop Baguette Magic creates breads and croissants using traditional French methods. Baker Mathieu Richard's baguettes are often touted as the best in the Lowcountry."

"Though its space in a Mount Pleasant strip mall feels rather pedestrian, Kanpai offers some of the most delicious expressions of creative Asian food in Charleston. To start, chef and owner Sean Park will dress up edamame with pink Himalayan salt or truffles and hot chili oil. His tasty "Wagyu” roll pairs blowtorched fatty beef and avocado with tempura-fried shrimp and a sweet soy glaze, to excellent results. Hot and feathery beignets make an unexected but sweet end to the meal."

"Those who know sushi swear that Kanpai is the only place to score raw fish in the Lowcountry. Chef Sean Park puts the utmost care in every plate and seems to score the freshest catches around. Where else have you seen live uni on the menu?"

"O-Ku, located on bustling King Street, offers an upscale dining experience that celebrates authentic, Japanese cuisine with a modern twist. Using the freshest fish from the world’s finest markets, O’Ku’s menu is comprised of signature starters, soups and salads, Japanese entrées and sushi specialties of the season. They also serve specialty cocktails, premium sake, red and white wines, and unique beers."

"This salad is the perfect combination of healthy and delicious, and it’s an O-Ku fan-favorite. The Carrot Ginger Vinaigrette is a unique dressing that puts an interesting flavor on this entree that will have you feeling satisfied and just the right level of full."

"Part of a sushi restaurant chain, O-Ku Charleston serves a wide variety of Japanese temptations, including toban yaki, nigiri, sashimi, sushi, and rolls. O-Ku doesn’t open for lunc..."