5 Cafes in Downtown, Charleston SC That Serve Alcohol
Updated 11 October 2026 · 14 cafes in Downtown, Charleston SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers Downtown Charleston, SC cafes and cafe-style restaurants that Google lists as serving alcohol. Fourteen qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below are ordered by Google rating. Each entry shows the rating, price range, hours and address as listed, along with a summary of what reviewers say about food, drinks and atmosphere. Some of these places are full restaurants, so price ranges vary widely. Confirm current hours and drink menus before you visit.
#1
Iron Rose
★ 4.8 (2,646 Google reviews)Southern restaurant (US)$20–70 per person
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Iron Rose at 115 Meeting St #174 is a Southern restaurant that Google lists with a strong beer, wine and cocktail selection. Its price range is $20 to $70, and it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with late hours on Friday and Saturday. It has 4.8 stars from 2,646 reviews. Reviewers mention a mocktail with pear puree, the catch of the day, a crab appetizer and banana pudding. Some note that the dining room gets loud.
Best for: Cocktails with a full dinner menu
- Address
- 115 Meeting St #174, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–1 am; Mon 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–11 pm; Sat 8 am–1 am; Sun 8 am–11 pm; Thu 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–11 pm; Tue 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–11 pm; Wed 7:30–10:30 am, 11:30 am–11 pm
#2
City Lights Eastside
★ 4.9 (283 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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City Lights Eastside at 12 Line St is a cafe with a $10 to $20 price range that serves beer and wine alongside coffee. It is open until 9 pm on Fridays and until 4 pm on most other days. Google lists breakfast, lunch, live performances, outdoor seating and vegan options. It has 4.9 stars from 283 reviews. Reviewers mention the friendly service, rotating seasonal lattes and a menu that changes every month.
Best for: Coffee, wine and live performances
- Address
- 12 Line St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–9 pm; Mon 7 am–4 pm; Sat 7 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–4 pm; Wed 7 am–4 pm
#3
The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery
★ 4.7 (557 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery at 1107 King St serves coffee and alcohol with a $10 to $20 price range. It is open daily from 7 am to 3 pm, with Saturday starting at 8 am and Sunday closing at 1 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, takeaway, breakfast and lunch, and small plates. It has 4.7 stars from 557 reviews. Reviewers mention focaccia, avocado toast and a turmeric chai latte.
Best for: Brunch plates with a drink
- Address
- 1107 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–3 pm; Mon 7 am–3 pm; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun 8 am–1 pm; Thu 7 am–3 pm; Tue 7 am–3 pm; Wed 7 am–3 pm
#4
babas on cannon
★ 4.7 (552 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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babas on cannon is a cafe at 11 Cannon St with a $10 to $20 price range and listed alcohol service that includes beer and cocktails. It is open Friday and Saturday from 7 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 7 am to 6 pm, and closed on Monday. It offers breakfast, lunch, outdoor seating, delivery and happy-hour drinks. It has 4.7 stars from 552 reviews. Reviewers mention a peanut milk latte, pickled shrimp toast and a baguette with ham and butter, though some found the peanut drink too sweet.
Best for: Peanut milk lattes and small plates
- Address
- 11 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7 am–10 pm; Sun 7 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#5
Toast! All Day King Street
★ 4.6 (2,595 Google reviews)Southern restaurant (US)$10–20 per person
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Toast! All Day King Street at 453 King St is a Southern restaurant open daily from 7 am to 3 pm, with a price range of $10 to $20. Google lists beer, cocktails, happy-hour drinks, live music and outdoor seating. It has 4.6 stars from 2,595 reviews. Reviewers mention Nutella lattes, biscuits and gravy, a jam that stood out and friendly service. One reviewer describes the space as cramped.
Best for: Brunch with beer and cocktails
- Address
- 453 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–3 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 14 cafes in Downtown, Charleston SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Iron Rose takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, City Lights Eastside opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Iron Rose ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 2,646 reviews. City Lights Eastside is second at 4.9 from 283 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Charleston SC are open late?
Iron Rose stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Iron Rose $20–70; City Lights Eastside $10–20; The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery $10–20; babas on cannon $10–20; Toast! All Day King Street $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for City Lights Eastside, The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery, babas on cannon and Toast! All Day King Street.
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