The Greenville area is in no short supply of coffee shops, the difficult part is deciding which one to go to. In order to help you decide where to get your next caffeine fix, we’ve put together this list of some of the best coffee shops in the Upstate!
Upstate SC Best Coffee Shops
Barista Alley
125 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Barista Alley opened its doors on March 31, 2017. Andrew Carter, the owner of Barista Alley, decided to open the shop in Downtown Greer because he saw the potential for growth and wanted to personally contribute to it! They started out by selling coffee, smoothies, and pastries, but shortly after added a crêpe bar, along with a stage for music and entertainment.
Bella Latte
1595 E Main St, Duncan, SC 29334
Bella Latte’s mission is to serve authentic Italian espresso and delicious specialty coffee while providing remarkable hospitality. They have three Coffee Shops located across Spartanburg County; Drayton, Duncan, and Reidville Rd.
Bridge City Coffee
1520 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29609
Building value and hope in people through coffee is what Bridge City Coffee is all about. They officially began as a roastery in Anderson, SC back in May 2017 with a dream of opening up a shop in the future. Their café first opened its doors on January 5, 2019. Stop by to enjoy a fresh roasted single-origin cup of coffee in their store or swing by their drive-thru if you are on the go.
Coffee Underground
1 E Coffee St, Greenville SC 29601
Greenville’s most unique coffee shop, Coffee Underground opened up in 1995. Located at the corner of Coffee & Main, they are nestled twelve steps underground. Exceptional coffees, homemade desserts, a multitude of drinks, full breakfast served all day, and much more! Coffee Underground also has a theater that hosts a variety of live entertainment.
Cohesive Coffee
301 Airport Rd Unit I, Greenville, SC 29607
Cohesive Coffee is a place where everyone has a seat at the table, where kindness is cool, and every drink is a work of art. They want to be a place where they don’t have customers, they have family. It’s a great setting for business meetings, playdates, and much more- Cohesive Coffee offers a fun and vibrant atmosphere with expertly crafted coffee and teas!
Coyote Coffee Cafe
1035a S Pendleton St, Easley, SC 29642
Sit, sip, and be cozy is a motto that Coyote Coffee Cafe wants its customers to live by while at one of their 3 locations in Easley, Powdersville, and Pickens. They are famous for their specialty combo coffees served hot, frozen, or iced! Along with their drinks, they also have a delicious food menu!
Crave Coffee
1099 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
Crave Coffee is here to serve exceptional coffee, cold brew, infused teas, and mouth-watering sweets that you will CRAVE! The laid-back atmosphere is a great place to get some work done!
Due South Coffee
1320 Hampton Ave #4B, Greenville, SC 29601
Due South believes Good coffee requires good work and good work requires good inspiration. Their customers are their inspiration! They want each cup of coffee to be full of flavor and give you the energy you need to get through the day!
Exchange Co.
110 S Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Exchange is more than a casual cafe in Simpsonville that serves coffee, crepes, and baked goods, it’s a place where people can gather as a community! They want to foster a culture that helps support the fatherless in their community, which is why a portion of their proceeds goes to helping support local foster care and adoption agencies and families.
Leopard Forest Coffee Company
403 N Poinsett Hwy Ste d, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
They began roasting coffee in Travelers Rest back in 2004! Its mission is to connect people through coffee! They provide freshly roasted specialty coffee, in a cozy roastery and café that is located just a small trek from Main Street Travelers Rest!
Liquid Highway
2407 E North St, Greenville, SC 29615
Liquid Highway is there for you when you are on the go! Unlike other coffee shops on this list, this is primarily a drive-thru coffee shop. They have two locations in the Upstate; E North St. & Halton Rd. Enjoy quality coffee from a local business without ever getting out of your car!
Little River Coffee Bar
188A W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
The Little River Coffee Bar was our first specialty coffee shop opened by Little River Roasting Co. Located in the middle of downtown Spartanburg, The Coffee Bar features fresh, locally roasted coffee, handcrafted drinks, fresh-baked bread, and much more in a relaxed atmosphere! They have a few locations spread throughout Spartanburg.
Methodical Coffee
101 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
One of the most popular coffee shops in the area, Methodical is a staple for coffee lovers in the Upstate! Their downtown location is easily accessible in One City Plaza! They roast their coffee to show the life that it lived, the soil and location it came from, and the people who grew and harvested it!
Scandi Tiny Coffee
301 Simply Less Circle, Greer, SC 29651
This tiny home turned coffee shop is one of the most unique places to get coffee in the Upstate! You should visit this Scandinavian style coffee shop not just for its looks but for its wide variety of delicious beverages! If you get lucky, you may hear live music being played during the weekends at their outdoor pavilion!
Spill the Beans
531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
Spill the Beans is a unique coffee shop that is committed to making the smoothest coffee possible! Along with the coffee, they also serve premium custom blended ice cream! Their Greenville location has an amazing view of Falls Park! If you are in Spartanburg, you should visit their downtown location!
Steam Coffee & Cream
113 S Main St A, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
This small, family-owned coffee shop hopes to be the steam that powers movement, creates connection, and fosters community in Fountain Inn, SC! Whether you are fueled by coffee or delicious sweet treats, Steam is here to get you through the day!
The Village Grind
1258 Pendleton St, Greenville, SC 29611
Located in Greenville’s Art District, The Village Grind is helping to rejuvenate the West Village! This coffee shop is full of life and a great place to sit and enjoy your day! You won’t be disappointed if you sit inside in the cozy interior or take a seat outside admiring the quaint strip!
We couldn’t include every Coffee Shop on our list, but leave us a comment down below to let us know which coffee shop you think we should include!
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