New Park Circle location!

There are a lot of exciting changes brewing at Second State: from a brand-new location in what may be the coolest spot in Charleston, to a dedicated roasting/training/production facility, and even renovations at our existing cafés.

In the coming months, you’ll notice small facelifts here and there—most immediately at our Shelmore location—but the biggest buzz is centered on our upcoming project at Storehouse Row in The Navy Yard Charleston.

This historic site once served as the Charleston Navy Yard, a major shipbuilding and repair hub from the early 1900s through World War II and beyond, with storehouses, administrative offices, and machinist schools supporting its operations. We’ll be opening in a 900-square-foot glass box surrounded by beautiful architecture & incredibly talented neighbors.

While we don’t yet have an official opening date, our goal is late 2025 or early 2026. If you’ve ever taken on a construction project, you know how timelines and permits can go! Don’t worry—we’ll keep you updated as things move forward and our timeline becomes more concrete.

Each Second State location is designed to reflect the character of its neighborhood. At Storehouse Row, we want to create a true community hub, capturing the camaraderie, craftsmanship, and local energy of this area. With the help of the talented team at Sisal Creative, this space will be a flagship location—beautifully designed and built for sipping coffee in comfort.

So, what tasty drinks can you expect? All the Second State staples you know and love: single-origin pour-overs, homemade syrups, rotating featured drips, and single-origin espresso options. As we connect with the community, we’ll look to tailor offerings to the preferences of our regulars.

Updates November 2025

We are working with our neighbors at Sisal Creative and the folks at Jamestown LP to finalize designs on this project and get construction underway. We are excited to be able to incorporate thoughtful art and design elements and create a space that speaks to the surrounding area. 

Our current non-construction project is getting our Espresso Machine customized and en route. We'll be rocking a 2-group Slayer LP. Once some of these items and design details are in the works, we'll be sharing some pictures of the project in progress. We are hopeful to complete and open by February!

Another project to look forward to in the coming year is our new training facility and roasting headquarters! This is already in the works at Navy Yard Industrial Complex. We will likely host our last class at West Ashley this December and begin hosting classes at Headquarters in January before we have fully completed all the bells and whistles of the space. This will allow us to open our West Ashley location all 7 days a week - a dream finally come true!