Across South Carolina, of the 438 cafes we list, 390 give a phone number and 258 have a website. 6 are branches of national chains — Panera Bread (5), Paris Baguette (1); the remaining 432 are independent. By what they offer: 24 are tea rooms, 23 serve breakfast, 10 offer vegan options. Most often named on their own websites: lunch (57), breakfast (50) and brunch (19). The longest-running is The Orchard Cafe, in business since 1908. 5 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 cafes in South Carolina
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Figs Cafe & FarmacyAnderson
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2The Pauline CafePauline
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3Jackass Café & Wine BarRock Hill
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4Square OnionMt Pleasant
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5Mercantile and MashCharleston
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6Betty's Hungry House CafeSeneca
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7Lowcountry Produce Market and CafeHilton Head Island
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8Tee Top Cafe @ Golf CourseShaw AFB
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9Panera BreadMyrtle Beach
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10Atmosphera RestaurantMyrtle Beach
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single cafe are listed further down this page.
- Charleston42
- Greenville29
- Columbia28
- Myrtle Beach28
- Hilton Head Island18
- Mt Pleasant12
- Aiken9
- North Myrtle Beach9
- Spartanburg9
- Florence8
- Fort Mill8
- North Charleston8
- Summerville8
- Lexington7
- Rock Hill7
- Greer6
- Anderson5
- Beaufort4
- Bluffton4
- Camden4
- Greenwood4
- Johns Island4
- Lancaster4
- Pendleton4
- Seneca4
- Sumter4
- Travelers Rest4
Other towns in South Carolina
One cafe each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Lynn's CafeAbbeville
604 W Greenwood St, Abbeville, SC 29620
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Higher Ground Bakery and CafeAdams Run
5620 Mauss Hill Rd, Adams Run, SC 29426-5537
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Cafe MecaelaAwendaw
5105 N Highway 17, Awendaw, SC 29429-4907
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Country CafeBarnwell
245 Main St, Barnwell, SC 29812
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Noah's Bark & BathBarnwell
10036 Ellenton St, Barnwell, SC 29812
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Hebrews CafeBatesburg Leesville
442 E Railroad Ave, Batesburg Leesville, SC 29070
Breakfast
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Neighbor's CafeBatesburg Leesville
Batesburg Leesville, SC 29006
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Crossroads CafeBeech Island
1738 Sand Bar Ferry Rd, Beech Island, SC 29842
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On the Grind Cafe BeltonBelton
105 N Main St, Belton, SC 29627
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Confectionate CafeBennettsville
105 Cheraw St, Bennettsville, SC 29512
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Homegrown HomesteadBlacksburg
1002 Dravo Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702-8681
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Blue Collar CaféBlythewood
311 Blythewood Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
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Kangaroo ExpressBurnettown
Burnettown, SC 29834
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Hudson's CafeCalhoun Falls
113 Calhoun Shores Pkwy, Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
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Bleu Market CafeCameron
312 Boyce Lawton Dr, Cameron, SC 29030
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Cayce CafeCayce
901 Holland Ave, Cayce, SC 29033
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Southern Wesleyan University Dining CommonsCentral
120 Childs St, Central, SC 29630
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Geek Out GamesCentral
1276 Eighteen Mile Rd, Central, SC 29630
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S&S DestinationChapin
1200 Chapin Rd, Chapin, SC 29036
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The Daily Grind CafeChapin
908 Chapin Rd, Chapin, SC 29036
Lunch · Brunch · Salads
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FLY by Sodexo at JB Lindsey GrahamCharleston Air Force Base
211 N Davis Dr, Charleston Air Force Base, SC 29404-4807
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The Caffeinated CowCheraw
158 2nd St, Cheraw, SC 29520
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John's Cafe - ChesneeChesnee
204 S Florida Ave, Chesnee, SC 29323
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Cooley Springs CafeChesnee
3711 SC-11, Chesnee, SC 29323
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Happy Heifer CafeChesnee
1212 SC-11, Chesnee, SC 29323
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Blue Sky CafeChester
1903 King Air Dr, Chester, SC 29706
Since 1986
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SunnySide CafeClemson
101 Market Street, Clemson, SC 29631
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Tiger Blvd BistroClemson
1310 Tiger Blvd Ste 1114, Clemson, SC 29631
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Cendy’s CafeCleveland
3267 SC-11, Cleveland, SC 29635
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Jitter's CafeClinton
106 Musgrove St, Clinton, SC 29325
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Funtown Play CafeClover
4555 Charlotte Hwy Ste 19, Clover, SC 29710
Sandwiches
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Community Cafe USAClover
5415 Highway 557, Clover, SC 29710-7358
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A Cup Full CafeConway
1022 3rd Ave, Conway, SC 29526
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Shine CafeConway
707 Main St, Conway, SC 29526
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Road Kill Cafe'Conway
Conway, SC
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Happy Bottom FarmCottageville
Cottageville, SC
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T&N CafeCross Hill
612 N Main St, Cross Hill, SC 29332-3721
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Sienna RestaurantDaniel Island
901 Island Park Dr Ste 101, Daniel Island, SC 29492
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Fatz Cafe Florence, ScDarlington
Darlington, SC
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River Falls CafeDuncan
2099 E Main St, Duncan, SC 29334
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B & D ServicesEarly Branch
600 Ridgecut Rd, Early Branch, SC 29916
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GINZA CAFE - EasleyEasley
5155 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640-3861
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SerendipitysEasley
Main Street, Easley, SC 29640
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Marsh Moon CafeEdisto Island
114 Jungle Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438
Breakfast · Lunch · Salads
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Cleveland Street CafeElloree
2708 W Cleveland St, Elloree, SC 29047
Desserts
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Old Mill CafeEnoree
1371 Parker Rd, Enoree, SC 29335
Breakfast · Lunch · Brunch
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Lost Dog CafeFolly Beach
106 W Huron Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Breakfast · Lunch
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Black Magic CafeFolly Beach
103 W. Erie Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Cake Lady CafeFort Lawn
2606 Catawba River Rd, Fort Lawn, SC 29714-8767
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Sweet Catherine'sFountain Inn
111 S Main St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
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Village PlayFountain Inn
4 Howard Creek Dr, Fountain Inn, SC 29644-1318
Family-owned
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The Milk & Honey CafeFountain Inn
114 N Main St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
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Main Street CafeGaffney
909 Hyatt St, Gaffney, SC 29341-2629
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Sky's The LimitGaffney
507 S Oliver St, Gaffney, SC 29341-1620
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Carolina CafeGaffney
Gaffney, SC
Since 2005
Locally owned
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River Oak Cottage TeahouseGeorgetown
Georgetown, SC 29440
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Cafe ministry street outreachGlendale
150 Church St, Glendale, SC 29346-7708
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JuliennesHampton
301 Lee Ave, Hampton, SC 29924
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Refuel Nutrition Club LlcHanahan
5913 Loftis Rd, Hanahan, SC 29410-2627
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The Wheelhouse Community CafeHarleyville
108 W Main St, Harleyville, SC 29448
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The Midnight RoosterHartsville
136 E Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550
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Sodexo Dining Services at Coker CollegeHartsville
300 E College Ave # 1209, Hartsville, SC 29550
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The Farmhouse CafeHemingway
104 N Main St, Hemingway, SC 29554
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Paris BaguetteHilton Head
95 Mathews Dr, Hilton Head, SC 29926
Pastries · Desserts
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Country Corner CafeHolly Hill
8637 Old State Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059
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Town CafeHonea Path
51 N Main St, Honea Path, SC 29654
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Home Run CafeInman
4 Mill St, Inman, SC 29349
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Cafe on MainInman
15 N Main St, Inman, SC 29349
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Steve's KitchenIrmo
750 Western Ln, Irmo, SC 29063
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Johnson’s Country Store & CafeIva
305 Main St, Iva, SC 29655
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The CafeIva
Bell RD, Iva, SC 29655
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The CafeJonesville
208 S Main St, Jonesville, SC 29353
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Brenda Kay's CafeKershaw
242 N Hampton St, Kershaw, SC 29067
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Cafe On AcademyKingstree
117 N Academy St, Kingstree, SC 29556
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King's BrewKingstree
118 N Academy St, Kingstree, SC 29556
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Mellow & Play CafeLadson
9473 Highway 78, Ladson, SC 29456-3910
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Sip n' Slide Play CafeLadson
977 Royle Rd D, Ladson, SC 29456
Pastries
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T’s Roadside Roadkill Cafe’Latta
Latta, SC
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Tavern GrillLaurens
1039 Neely Ferry Rd, Laurens, SC 29360
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Savor Your ThymeLiberty
349 Edgemont Ave, Liberty, SC 29657
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Coulter CafeLittle Mountain
Little Mountain, SC
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Jilla's Gourmet kitchenLittle River
4390 Spa Dr, Little River, SC 29566
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Camp An Elli'sLongs
7066 SC-90, Longs, SC 29568
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Empowerment Kids CafeLoris
3655 Main St, Loris, SC 29569-2915
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Cornbread CafeLyman
299 Spartanburg Hwy, Lyman, SC 29365
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Maggie's CafeLyman
1098 Hampton Rd, Lyman, SC 29365
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The Orchard CafeManning
5 S Mill St, Manning, SC 29102
Since 1908
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Calla Lily CafeManning
14 N Brooks St, Manning, SC 29102
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Space Place Cafe & LoungerManning
2990 Greeleyville Hwy, Manning, SC 29102
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Marietta Hub NutritionMarietta
2832 Geer Hwy, Marietta, SC 29661-9516
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Marion NutritionMarion
115 W Fairlee St, Marion, SC 29571
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baxley farmsMarion
2606 Hanover Rd, Marion, SC 29571
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Olde Towne Country KitchenMc Connells
4000 Chester Hwy, Mc Connells, SC 29726
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The Tea LuxeMoore
5321 Reidville Rd, Moore, SC 29369
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The Pickled PalateMount Pleasant
411 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Mount Carmel CafeMt Carmel
3883 SC Highway 81, Mt Carmel, SC 29840-3332
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Door 3Mullins
112 S Main St, Mullins, SC 29574
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Vinny's CafeMurrells Inlet
804 Inlet Square Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-7874
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Clean EatzN Charleston
5401 Netherby Lane Unit 1002, N Charleston, SC 29420
Breakfast · Lunch
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Destiny Community CafeN Charleston
5060 Dorchester Rd Ste 320, N Charleston, SC 29418-5685
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Atomic City CafeNew Ellenton
218 Main St S, New Ellenton, SC 29809
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Half Full Cafe & WineNewberry
1402 Main St, Newberry, SC 29108
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Buzzard's Roost Southern Tea HouseNinety Six
7110 Ninety Six Hwy, Ninety Six, SC 29666-8734
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Manuel's Bread CafeNorth Augusta
505 Railroad Ave #100, North Augusta, SC 29841
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The Market CafeNorth Augusta
646 E Buena Vista Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
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The Hot Plate Cafe'Olanta
218 N Jones Rd, Olanta, SC 29114
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George's Creek CafeOlar
2882 State Rd S-5-366, Olar, SC 29843
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WOW CaféOrangeburg
300 COLLEGE ST NE, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE, Orangeburg, SC 29117
Salads
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Rachelle's Island TeaOrangeburg
1170 Fischer St, Orangeburg, SC 29115-5973
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Parzell's CafeOrangeburg
963 Russell St, Orangeburg, SC 29115-5800
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The Pauline CafePauline
2960 SC-56, Pauline, SC 29374
Breakfast · Lunch
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Hwy 56 CafePauline
2960 SC-56, Pauline, SC 29374-1710
Since 2014
Breakfast · Lunch · Brunch
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Roz's Rice Mill CafePawleys Island
10880 Ocean Hwy Unit 22, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-8979
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Courtyard CaféPawleys Island
1931 Brookgreen Garden Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29576
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Bj's Pawleys Island CafePawleys Island
10225 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-6507
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Bean and BlossomPelzer
1726 SC-418, Pelzer, SC 29669
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Yum-Yum Snack Shop & CafePelzer
1107 McKelvey Rd, Pelzer, SC 29669
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Cotton Duck CafePelzer
19 Main St, Pelzer, SC 29669
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Cafe ConnectionsPickens
606 E Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC 29671-2323
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Moondoggies CafePort Royal
930 9th St, Port Royal, SC 29935
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The Blend CaféProsperity
121 N Main St, Prosperity, SC 29127
Breakfast · Lunch · Sandwiches
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17 South NutritionRavenel
6323 Savannah Hwy Ste 30-B, Ravenel, SC 29470-5606
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Ola's Geechee CafeRavenel
4213 Savannah Hwy, Ravenel, SC 29470-5642
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The Blue Canoe CafeRidge Spring
618 E Main St, Ridge Spring, SC 29129-9139
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Half Day CafeRidgeland
2633 Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Breakfast
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Laura's Tea RoomRidgeway
105 N Palmer St, Ridgeway, SC 29130
Lunch · Salads · Sandwiches
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Fatz Cafe, Camden SCRidgeway
Ridgeway, SC
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Scranton CafeScranton
1909 US Hwy 52, Scranton, SC 29591
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Tee Top Cafe @ Golf CourseShaw AFB
400 Stuart St, Shaw AFB, SC 29152
Breakfast · Lunch
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Tea 'n ThingsSimpsonville
127 N Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
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Nannie's Kitchen - St. GeorgeSt George
307 N Parler Ave, St George, SC 29477
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Calhoun CafeSt Matthews
204 Independence St, St Matthews, SC 29135
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Open Door Cafe and MartSt Matthews
525 Colonel Thomson Hwy, St Matthews, SC 29135
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Sweet Cream CafeSt Stephen
3826 Byrnes Dr, St Stephen, SC 29479-3390
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GogogreensSullivans Island
2213 Middle St, Sullivans Island, SC 29482-8780
Since 2012
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Cafe MedleySullivans Island
2213 Middle St #205, Sullivans Island, SC 29482
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ALZ Foundation.orgSurfside Beach
2152 business 17 , Surfside Beach, SC <<not-applicable>>
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Charleston CafeSurfside Beach
815 Surfside Dr, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
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Rivercity Cafe, Myrtle Beach SCSurfside Beach
Surfside Beach, SC
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Swansea Valley CafeSwansea
190 N Church St, Swansea, SC 29160
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Tigerville CafeTaylors
7862 N Tigerville Rd, Taylors, SC 29687
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Townville Cafe IITownville
6601 SC-24, Townville, SC 29689
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Elle Bell CafeUnion
111 W Main St, Union, SC 29379
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Nona & PopsWagener
112 Park St NW, Wagener, SC 29164
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Alexander's Work & WanderWalhalla
124 E Main St A, Walhalla, SC 29691
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Luna Mobile CafeWalhalla
208 W North Broad St, Walhalla, SC 29691
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Traditions Pickin ParlorWalhalla
2085 Westminster Hwy, Walhalla, SC 29691
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Lowco CafeWando
1171 Clements Ferry Rd, Wando, SC 29492-7887
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The Hideout CafeWest Columbia
118 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Cafe Strudel West ColumbiaWest Columbia
300 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Lindo CafeWest Columbia
642 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Farm CafeWestminster
2154 SC-59, Westminster, SC 29693
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Country CafeWestminster
11450 SC-11 S, Westminster, SC 29693-5449
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Sargents CornerWilliamston
645 Mill St, Williamston, SC 29697-2051
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Cornwallis House Tea Co.Winnsboro
141 S Congress St, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Lunch
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Historic Winnsboro Downtown MerchantsWinnsboro
100 S Congress St, Winnsboro, SC 29180-1104
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The Garden CafeYork
307 W Liberty St, York, SC 29745
Lunch
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