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Highest-rated cafes in the Greenville area by diners

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From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Greenville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Greenville were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#30. HenDough

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 Augusta St. Ste 13 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Bridge City Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1520 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Upcountry Provisions

- Rating: 4.4/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6809 State Park Road Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Chestnut Coffee House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 325 Rocky Slope Road Ste 101 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Duck Donuts

- Rating: 4.4/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 3935 Pelham Road Ste J Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Liquid Highway

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14 Halton Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Creperia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2434 Hudson Road Greer, South Carolina
- Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Mountain Goat

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 120 Shaw St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bike Repair/Maintenance, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Barista Alley

- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 Trade St. Greer, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Ding Tea Greenville

- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 30 Orchard Park Drive Ste 20 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Sunflower Eatery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4 Independence Pt Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Trubroth

- Rating: 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 36A South Main St. Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Methodical Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 North Main St. Ste D Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Maple Street Biscuit Company - DT Greenville

- Rating: 4.6/5 (672 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 East North St. First Floor Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Java Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 102 Batesville Road Ste F Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Grateful Brew

- Rating: 4.6/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 501 South Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Bakery Off Augusta

- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11 Sevier St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Custom Cakes
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Cartwright Food Hall

- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 Trade St. Greer, South Carolina
- Categories: Food Court, Coffee & Tea, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Unlocked Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 556 Perry Ave. Ste B116 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Village Grind

- Rating: 4.7/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1258 Pendleton St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Café West

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 206 East Coffee St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Ice Cream Station

- Rating: 4.8/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 South Main St. Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Crossroads 4 Coffee and Tea

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 112 East Standing Springs Road Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Categories: Farmers Market, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Big Apple Doughnut and Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 219 West Butler Road Mauldin, South Carolina
- Categories: Donuts, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Voilà French Café

- Rating: 5.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 755 Hammett Bridge Road Ste 140 Greer, South Carolina
- Categories: French, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.

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