67 cafes · 5 roasters · avg nri 51
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the best specialty cafes in Charleston are Second State Coffee, Bad Bunnies Coffee, and Muddy Waters Coffee Bar. they lead 67 independent coffee shops here, ranked by the natural ranking index, a 0-100 merit score blending review quality, local credibility, and web presence. no chains.
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Second State Coffee is the top-ranked cafe in Charleston, scoring 83/100 on the natural ranking index. it is ranked on review quality, local credibility, and web presence, with chains excluded.
67 independent specialty coffee shops in Charleston, all ranked by the natural ranking index. chains are excluded by default.
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer draws the highest share of local regulars in Charleston, with a local-credibility score of 95/100, the proportion of reviewers who live in town rather than visiting as tourists.