Are you a coffee lover spending summer vacation on one of South Carolina’s lushest barrier islands? Kiawah Island might be a less bustling destination compared to some others along the South Carolina coast, but they certainly didn’t forget about us coffee people. If you’re visiting this summer, here’s where to get coffee on Kiawah Island and my favorite coffee shops.
The Hemingway, my favorite cafe on Kiawah Island
Tucked away on its own in a lovely white brick building, The Hemingway is a delicious place for breakfast or lunch on Kiawah Island. They also have the best coffee, of course!
They serve all your favorites from classic cappuccinos to iced lattes with milk alternatives. My boyfriend loved the maple iced latte with almond milk and I stuck to a cappuccino with oat milk. Both were delicious every time we went.
On top of that, there’s a range of croissants, biscuits, and sandwich options plus breakfast eggs and other offerings.
Something that makes it a unique coffee shop on Kiawah Island is that it also offers canned craft beers to take back to your vacation rental or a cozy little wine bar in the back. There are dozens of wine offerings, so it makes for an awesome thing to do on Kiawah Island!
The Hemingway | 4430 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy Unit A, Johns Island, SC 29455 | Instagram
Java Java, bustling coffee shop at Freshfields Shopping Village
With locally sourced beans and delicious sandwiches, Java Java is one of the most popular places to get coffee on Kiawah Island.
They have indoor and outdoor seating, and it’s beautifully set in the Freshfields Shopping Village – one of the best places to visit on Kiawah Island!
Order your favorite coffee drink; they have chai lattes, frozen drinks, smoothies, and classic coffees. Then, pair it with one of their delicious sandwiches. I got The Greenery on a ciabatta and it was everything I could have asked for. And luckily, if you’re a vegetarian like I am, they have more than just one vegetarian sandwich. Win!
I recommend stopping by this cafe while wandering the shopping village, visiting Indigo Books, or before going to a wine tasting at Forty Eight. See my guide on the best things to do on Kiawah Island for more details!
Starbucks inside Harris Teeter at Freshfields Shopping Village
If you’re a Starbucks fan, you’re in luck! There’s a Starbucks located inside Harris Teeter, the main grocery store on the island. Grab your Starbucks drink of choice as you stock up on groceries for your week on Kiawah Island. It’s open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily!
Harris Teeter | 515 Freshfields Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455
