Coffee
- Second State Coffee · Charleston
- Kudu - Coffee, Craft Beer & Wine · Downtown
- Charleston Coffee Exchange · Charleston
Picks from The Post and Courier and Charleston Magazine
Bakeries
- WildFlour Pastry · West Ashley
- Sugar Bakeshop · Cannonborough-Elliotborough
- Le Chambertin · French Quarter
Picks from The Post and Courier
Pie Shops
- Swig & Swine · West Ashley
- The Glass Onion · West Ashley
- Hank's Seafood Restaurant · Ansonborough
Picks from Charleston City Paper
Hot Chocolate
- Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe · Market
- Brew Coffee, Wine and Craft Beer · Hanahan
- Vintage Coffee Cafe · Mount Pleasant
Picks from WCBD News 2
Soups
- Five Loaves Cafe · Mount Pleasant
- Ladles Soups James Island · James Island
- The Darling Oyster Bar · Upper King
Picks from Charleston City Paper and The Post and Courier