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5 Awesome Coffee Shops in Charleston

Just because the weather is warming up doesn’t mean that we love this hot drink any less. For the best beans around, look no further than these five cozy coffee spots here in Charleston.

Located in West Ashley since 2006, Charleston Coffee Exchange offers six fresh-roasted coffee brews every day, seven days a week. Talk to co-owner and master roaster Paul Kelly to hear how he learned coffee growing while visiting plantations in Costa Rica, and sip on coffee flavors like Bourbon Pecan, Rainforest Crunch, or Costa Rica Black Honey.

Looking for a place that satisfies the desire for malted brews as much as cold brews? Look no further than Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer, a shop in the heart of downtown that offers both. Stop in during the morning for a chocolate croissant and a cappuccino, then come back in the evening for pours from local breweries like Holy City Brewing Co., Charles Towne Fermentory, and Freehouse Brewery.

Bitty and Beau’s is a beloved Southern coffee chain that strives to give back to the community. The Wilmington location exclusively employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism. Named after two of the founders’ children, every sip you take in this wholesome shop will make you feel great.

For a small interior with a cozy atmosphere, head over to Muddy Waters Coffee Bar off Maybank Highway. This shop offers a variety of fair trade coffees (try the spicy Chai latte for a kick!), as well as teas harvested from the Charleston Tea Plantation and pastries delivered from local sweet shop Wild Flour Bakery.

Broom Wagon Coffee is a micro-batch, specialty coffee roaster that sources single-origin coffee beans from around the world. Packaged bags show the flavor profile and origin country for different varieties, sometimes even naming the farm they were harvested from. Head to Ashley Hall Road to enjoy a cup of coffee with a made-in-house yogurt waffle or cinnamon sugar toast.

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Best Places To Meet A Friend In Charleston

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We’ve covered where to go for romantic dates, the best Valentine’s Day spots, and where to stay on your wedding night, but what if you’re looking to have a platonic good time with a BFF? Well, Charleston is full of great places to pal around. We’ve picked out just a few of our favorite places to meet a friend in Charleston.

Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer

Meet a Friend in Charleston

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Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer is a local favorite for those who spend time downtown. The coffee is good, the beer selection is top notch, and the lack of wifi means that it’s not crowded with people on their laptops. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the atmosphere of this unique spot.

Waterfront Park

Meet a Friend in Charleston

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If you don’t feel like meeting for food and drink, then Waterfront Park is a great place to meet up with a friend. You can take a stroll along the waterfront, take a classic picture in front of the pineapple fountain, or grab a swing and talk the afternoon away.

Warehouse

Meet a Friend in Charleston

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Warehouse is a great place to meet a friend in Charleston. It has great food, signature cocktails, and a couple of lounge areas for you and your pals to relax in. Or if it’s just two of you, meet up at the bar and enjoy the libations and the upscale snacks.

Muddy Waters Coffee Bar

Meet a Friend in Charleston

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This is the second coffee shop on our list and for good reason. There’s nothing quite like getting your caffeine boost with a pal to share it with. This James Island spot is the perfect place to meet a friend in Charleston. Grab a cup of coffee and chat or look at the art featured in the cafe.

The End of the Cooper River Bridge

Meet a Friend in Charleston

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If you’ve ever crossed over the Ravenel Bridge, then you’ve definitely seen the pedestrians on the sidewalk crossing from Mount Pleasant to downtown and back. If you want to do something more than sit and talk with a friend, then head on over to Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and take a walk across this landmark.

Frothy Beard Brewing Company

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Sometimes you just need to have a beer with the guys or girls. Frothy Beard on Sam Rittenburg has the perfect laid back atmosphere to hang out and drink good beer. Plus, they have old school video games and their playlist is always on point. And if you get hungry, Zombie Bob’s Pizza is in the house to satisfy your cravings.

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Spotted At Kudu Coffee And Craft Beer: Jamie Lee Curtis

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For all of our horror movie fans out there, we’re sure you have already heard that the 1978 fan favorite “Halloween” is being rebooted this year – but what you might not know is the remake is being filmed right here in Charleston.

The remake of this classic movie is bringing Jamie Lee Curtis back to play her original character, Laurie Strode and in the last few days, Curtis has been spotted multiple times around the Charleston area.

She tweeted on Thursday about being on set and practicing her marksmanship for the upcoming movie. Filming for the “Halloween” movie started a few weeks ago, but Curtis did not arrive on set until earlier this week.

Early Friday morning Curtis was spotted at a local favorite, Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer, by an employee. The employee said that Curtis was not attempting to hide her identity from the other patrons and talked to a few of them.

Along with Curtis, the reboot of “Halloween” stars Rob Niter, a local actor and bodybuilder, Nick Castle, who played Michael Myers in the original movie, and director David Gordon Green, who is known for his work with “Vice Principals” and “Pineapple Express”.

Keep your eyes peeled for the release date of the new “Halloween” reboot so you can see what cool areas of Charleston they leveraged during filming.

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