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City Lights Eastside

4.9Google rating(243 reviews)
City Lights Eastside

Known For

Exposed brick walls paired with genuinely excellent espresso drinks

City Lights Eastside earns its following with a charming storefront that opens into an exposed brick interior flooded with natural light. Order something seasonal and claim a window seat before someone else does.

🕐Best time to visit: Weekday mornings when seating is still easy to find

12 Line St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Our Take

Exposed brick walls paired with bright, airy light make City Lights Eastside one of the more photogenic coffee rooms in Charleston without trying too hard about it. The strong rating across a healthy crowd of regulars confirms this is a genuine neighborhood anchor, not just a pretty face.

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12 Line St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

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