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Local coffee shops outnumber Starbucks in Greenville

Our comprehensive guide to some of the best local coffee shops in Greenville, SC will help you find the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to knock out some work or need to satisfy a craving for pastries, GVLtoday has you covered.

This photo shows a cozy and modern café interior. A hand in the foreground is holding an iced coffee in a clear plastic cup with a lid and straw. The background features a seating area with white chairs, soft-toned furniture, and large windows letting in natural light. The décor includes potted plants, a patterned rug, a glass-top coffee table, and wall art. Outside, it appears to be a rainy day, adding to the cozy ambiance.

We’d know that signature cup anywhere. | Photo by GVLtoday

Photo by GVLtoday

For richer or pour over, Greenville’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. Our city has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes, but if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Greenville, SC.

Pro tip: If you need to refine your order, review the different kinds of coffee before stepping up to the counter.

New + noteworthy

Third Place Coffee House, 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer | This shop is vibrant, cozy, and feels like a home away from home.

Sole Espresso Bar, 500 Congaree Rd., Unit 2104 | The pistachio latte has gone viral at this new cafe in District Midtown.

Dumont Cafe & Creamery, 1757 Woodruff Rd., Ste. B | Try the strawberry matcha or the affogato with Biscoff ice cream.

Vintage Saddle Coffee Co., 316 Pennsylvania Ave., Greer | It’s a coffee shop with a Western flair, serving coffee, tea, and the viral “dirty sodas.”

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Photo by @bexcafeandjuicebar on Instagram

Downtown

Tselia Coffee, 219 N. Main St. | Sip coffee, espresso, tea, and other handcrafted beverages at Downtown Greenville’s newest (and pinkest) coffee shop.

Local Honey Coffee Co., Various locations | You may know this coffee cart from it’s Village Green spot, but did you know it’s also serving inside The People’s Tap?

Methodical Coffee, Various locations | Likely Greenville’s most well-known roaster, you’ll find Methodical Coffee served at many local shops, so why not get a cup right from the source?

Flying Fox Coffee, Multiple locations | You can find this cozy shop inside GVL Art at 14 S. Main St. in Greenville + the former Stomping Grounds location at 208 Trade St. in Greer.

Bex Cafe & Juice Bar, 820 S Main St., Ste. 104 | From black coffee to seasonal lattes and fresh smoothies + juice, this spot has been serving Greenvillians since 2015.

Old Europe Coffee and Desserts, 716 S. Main St. | In addition to its Main Street location, this cafe will open another spot in Mauldin’s Bridgeway Station.

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Coffee Coffee by day, Sum Bar by night. | Photos by GVLtoday

Coffee Coffee, 307 E. Washington St. | Located inside Sum Bar, this spot features international roasters — don’t miss Sum Bar’s congee on select days.

A20, 26 Augusta St. | Order City Editor Stephanie’s pick, the chai latte.

Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St. | In addition to this cozy cafe, there’s an underground theater hosting poetry, comedy, and improv.

Spill the Beans, 531 S. Main St. | Grab a cup of coffee or a scoop of ice cream and take a stroll through Falls Park.

Camilla Kitchen, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200 | Located inside M. Judson, we recommend grabbing a coffee and a cookie before finding your next read.

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Now open. | Photo by GVLtoday

Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar, 355 S. Main St. | Greenville’s newest cafe, located in Camperdown just steps from Falls Park, is the first spot serving Charleston’s Springbok Coffee in the Upstate.

Cafe West, 206 E. Coffee St. | Explore local art as you sip on your hot or iced coffee.

This photo shows a cozy and modern café interior. A hand in the foreground is holding an iced coffee in a clear plastic cup with a lid and straw. The background features a seating area with white chairs, soft-toned furniture, and large windows letting in natural light. The décor includes potted plants, a patterned rug, a glass-top coffee table, and wall art. Outside, it appears to be a rainy day, adding to the cozy ambiance.

We love Canvas Coffee + Art House a latte.

Photo by GVLtoday

Beyond Main Street

Canvas Coffee + Art House, 109 W. Stone Ave. | “A place where coffee and art collide,” sip on latte art as you admire the work of local artists surrounding you.

Chestnut Coffee House + Market, Various locations | This local cafe is expanding rapidly with a new location opening at Hartness soon.

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We’re adding this stop to our local coffee shop rotation. | Photo by GVLtoday

Summer Moon, Various locations | This locally owned and operated coffee shop, brewing oak-roasted beans and known for its signature sweet cream “Moon Milk,” has quickly become a Greenville favorite.

Cohesive Coffee, 301 Airport Rd., Unit I | Join the mug club for $30 a month and get unlimited drip coffee or $1 off lattes.

Bridge City Coffee, Various locations | Named Roast Magazine’s roaster of the year in 2023, you can get a cup of coffee at one of its shops or a pop-up event.

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Sit in or take it to go at Vintage Coffee Cafe.

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Vintage Coffee Cafe, 1501 E. North St. | This Overbrook coffee shop has become a fast favorite from Greenvillians looking for a cup of coffee or a scrumptious breakfast or lunch.

Inspire Coffee House, 1433 Cleveland St., Greenville | This shop employs adults with disabilities and teaches life skills while helping foster community engagement.

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We’ll take two of everything. | Photo provided by Community Journal

Mountain Goat, 120 Shaw St. | Order your coffee with a signature Liége waffle, made fresh every morning.

Grateful Brew, 501 S. Pleasantburg Dr. | Swing by before work for a coffee or after work for a craft beer, plus keep an eye on its social media for the food truck rotation.

The Kava Konnection, 1540 Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. H | This alcohol-free bar opens at noon and stays open late serving nitro coffee.

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The Village Grind, 1258 Pendleton St. | This is the spot for coffee and a pastry in the Village of West Greenville.

Due South Coffee Roasters, 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Unit 4B | This shop has been roasting since 2013.

Unlocked Coffee Roasters, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B116 | As you order your coffee, we recommend the Colombian cheese bread.

daydrinkers, 2903 Old Buncombe Rd. | This is one of our favorite spots for a coffee and some conversation.

Other Lands, 731 Rutherford Rd. | This spot serves hot coffee, cold beer, warm food, natural wine, and draft cocktails.

Liquid Highway, 14 Halton Rd. | Get something traditional or try the hyperlocal sweet treats like the Reedy River Slide.

Royal Coffee Bar, 2551 N. Pleasantburg Dr. | While we have a few drive thru chains included on this list, Royal is a local small business.

Up the Swamp Rabbit Trail

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery, 205 Cedar Lane Rd. | Sip on a crafted beverage as you indulge in a sandwich made on fresh stecca bread.

Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse, 2 S. Main St. | Sip on roasts from Counter Culture (based in Durham, NC) as you indulge in sweet and savory crepes.

TRee House Cafe and Studio, 27 S Main St, Travelers Rest | Enjoy a coffee + a signature dessert as you take in the local art.

Leopard Forest Coffee Company, 403 N. Poinsett Hwy, Ste. D, Travelers Rest | Since 2004, this spot has roasted beans for area shops and served cups from its TR brick and mortar.

In the Golden Strip

Mercato Coffee Cafe, 29 W. Butler Rd., Mauldin | Located at BridgeWay Station, this shop serves Methodical Coffee and boasts plenty of seating if you’re looking for a space to get some work done.

Shasta Coffee, 1099 E. Butler Rd. | From drip coffee to cold brew to over-the-top frappuccinos, there’s something for every coffee drinker.

Exchange Coffee Co., 110 S. Main St., Simpsonville | A portion of this shop’s proceeds goes to local foster care support organizations + adoption agencies and families.

Steam Coffee & Cream, 113 S. Main St., Ste. A, Fountain Inn | This coffee shop features a wide range of flavors to add to your latte.

Crossroads, 112 E. Standing Springs Rd., Simpsonville | Try the Bee Sting Latte made with honey, cinnamon, and dash of cayenne pepper.

Greer + Taylors

Little Leaf Coffee, 215 Trade St., Greer | With Flying Fox’s move to its own space, there was room for a new coffee tenant at Cartwright Food Hall.

Junto, 232 Mill St., Taylors | This specialty coffee roastery, located at Taylors Mill, was named a finalist for a “Good Food Award.”

Clutch, 3009 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors | Another drive-thru spot, Clutch comes in clutch when you’re running late.

Barista Alley, Various locations | This coffee shop’s downtown Greer location has one of the most unique atmospheres in the Upstate.

Scandi Tiny Coffee, 301 Simply Less Cir., Greer | Tiny describes the environment, located in a tiny home community, not the size of your cup of coffee.

Green Laundry Lounge, 10 Moorlyn Ln., Ste. G, Greer | You may be confused why a laundromat made this list, but Green Laundry Lounge is so much more than just a spot to wash your clothes.

Be the barista

Shop our favorite coffee essentials to turn your house into our city’s next great coffee destination.

What did we miss? If you know a coffee shop that’s not on the list, let us know.

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