Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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The Coffee Counter

Bakery café in Charleston, SC 29401: opening hours, location and what to order.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (843) 723-7451 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 11 AM
Tuesday7 AM – 11 AM
Wednesday7 AM – 11 AM
Thursday7 AM – 11 AM
Friday7 AM – 11 AM
Saturday7 AM – 11 AM
Sunday7 AM – 11 AM

28 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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Address237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone(843) 723-7451
StyleBakery café
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center0.7 mi southeast
Wheelchair accessYes

About The Coffee Counter

The Coffee Counter is a bakery café at 237 Meeting Street, about 0.7 mi southeast of central Charleston.

Charleston has 89 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 1,772 residents. Nearest alternative: Jestine's Sweet Shop at 54 1/2 Wentworth St, less than 0.1 mi away.

The Coffee Counter opens as early as 7 AM and stays open until 11 AM on its longest day, for about 28 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

The listing mentions card payments. Wheelchair users should find step-free access.

Services and amenities

Cards accepted Outdoor seating

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Almond croissantDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled with almond frangipane and rebaked under sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.

Breakfast

  • Ham & Gruyère egg sandwichFried egg, shaved ham and melted Gruyère on toasted brioche with a swipe of Dijon mustard.
  • Greek yogurt parfaitLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.
  • Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.

Sandwiches

  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.
  • Ham & brie baguetteThin-sliced ham, creamy brie and butter on a crusty baguette in the style of a Parisian café jambon-beurre.
  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.
  • Tuna meltTuna salad and melted Swiss griddled on sourdough until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to bubble.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 4 — illustrative photo
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Cake display cases with cakes and pastries in Brastads Bageri 2 — illustrative photo
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo
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Questions about The Coffee Counter

What are The Coffee Counter's hours?
The Coffee Counter's listed hours are Mon–Sun: 7 AM – 11 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is The Coffee Counter open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 11 AM.
What time does The Coffee Counter open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is The Coffee Counter located?
The Coffee Counter is at 237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for The Coffee Counter?
The listed phone number is (843) 723-7451.
What should I order at The Coffee Counter?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Almond croissant, Pain au chocolat, Ham & Gruyère egg sandwich, and Greek yogurt parfait. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near The Coffee Counter?
Nearby options include Jestine's Sweet Shop (less than 0.1 mi), Le Macaron Charleston (less than 0.1 mi), and Community Perk (0.1 mi).

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