As the leaves start falling and a hint cold creeps in, nothing seems to hit the spot like a hot cup of joe. Whether you have the pumpkin spice itch or a hankering for classic blends, these coffee shops have you covered, including some new ones to check out in addition to Greenville staples.
GVL Classics
Unlocked Coffee Roasters
Since 2018, Unlocked Coffee Roasters has given Greenville a source of original Colombian coffee. Located at Poe West near Pendleton Street, the shop sells seven original blends that you can enjoy in the shop or purchase to take home. The cozy seating makes this a great spot for meetings, solo work, or gatherings with friends–and don’t forget the pandebono, an addictive Columbian cheese bread.
556 Perry Ave. Ste B116, Greenville. unlockedcoffee.com @unlockedcoffeeroasters
Bridge City Coffee
In its sixth year of business, Bridge City Coffee brews their blends at three different locations in the Greenville area. This fall, they’re releasing four new specialty drinks to help coffee fans celebrate the season. Try the Pumpkin Patch Latte or returning fan favorite, Sticky Maple Latte. Bridge City also has seasonal drinks for all you tea lovers, including the Apple Orchard Dirty Chai and Masai Sunset Iced Tea.
1520 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville; 164D S Main St., Travelers Rest; 200 West Washington St., Greenville. bridgecity.coffee @bridgecitycoffee
The Village Grind
Located on Pendleton Street, The Village Grind is home to many coffee dates. With a plethora of different drinks and baked goods, they are adding a Brown Sugar Fig Latte to their collection to match the season. This specialty drink is made with locally produced figs, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla. It doesn’t stop there. They took this seasonal flavor and added it to a donut too!
1258 Pendleton St., Greenville. @thevilleagegrind
Chestnut Coffee House + Market
Next to Legacy Park, Chestnut Coffee House has a variety of beverages to quench your thirst. To fit in with the falling leaves and their changing colors, Chestnut is offering an Iced Maple Leaf Latte. With Methodical at their roast’s foundation, Chestnut has seven different coffee-based drinks, as well as three alternatives for non-coffee drinkers.
325 Rocky Slope Rd. #101, Greenville.; 110 E Curtis St., Simpsonville. chestnutliving.com @chestnut_coffeehouse_market
New Coffee Shops
daydrinkers
Located off of Old Buncombe St., daydrinkers recently opened in August. Collaborating with Upstate favorite Methodical Coffee, “a daydrinkers blend” is made of Honduran, Ethiopian, and Colombian beans. Owners Katie Capelli and Nikki Martin, who met as baristas at The Village Grind, are excited to offer a place for people to meet up and have a conversation over a cup.
2309 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville. daydrinkers.co @hellodaydrinkers
Summer Moon Coffee
A taste of Texas has come to Greenville. Summer Moon Coffee uses an oak wood firing process to roast its coffee, giving it a unique, smooth taste. They even use their own signature sweet creamer, Moon Milk, to complement the oaky undertones. With one location up and running on Mills Ave in Greenville, there is another one opening up on Woodruff Road in Simpsonville this fall.
409 Mills Ave. #200, Greenville; 2201 Woodruff Rd., Greenville. summermooncoffee.com @summermoonupstatesc
7 Brew
With more than 100 locations nationwide, 7 Brew has recently added two locations in Greenville. If you are in a time crunch, their drive-through makes getting quality coffee more efficient and accessible. In addition to seven original drinks of their own, they added three new ones for the fall season. The Blondie, one of the originals with caramel and vanilla breve, has a new pumpkin flavored limited edition to match the season.
2102 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville; 1457 Woodruff Rd., Greenville. 7brew.com @7brewcoffee
