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Looking for a good cup of coffee in the Myrtle Beach area? Here are 9 top rated

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii manager Ron “Crash” Kissell serves an iced coffee during the restaurant’s second week of business. The shop uses coffee ice cubes in its drinks to prevent them from becoming watered down. June 23, 2025.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii manager Ron “Crash” Kissell serves an iced coffee during the restaurant’s second week of business. The shop uses coffee ice cubes in its drinks to prevent them from becoming watered down. June 23, 2025. emuzzy@thesunnews.com

The Myrtle Beach area is known for its love of breakfast, with enough brunch and pancake houses to satisfy any local or tourist. And what would breakfast be without a good cup of coffee?

But we all know that coffee isn’t just for the mornings, as evidenced by those lines at Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts throughout the day.

Whether you need a caffeine boost for a morning work meeting or a pick-me-up while strolling the beaches, here are the top coffee shops according to Yelp reviews.

Hi-Fi Coffee Bar

This locally-owned business is located at 918 N. Ocean Blvd. near Myrtle Beach’s touristy boardwalk downtown.

The shop, with its high-top tables and stools and music-themed decor, sources its coffees from independent roasters along the Grand Strand and Carolina coast. (Rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 73 reviews)

Beach Hippie Coffee

Offering “caffeine fuled joy,” the shop at 5311 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach roasts its beans in small batches. It’s crafted drinks and bites are rated groovily high by customers. (Rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 149 reviews)

Social Coffee Shop

Located at Broadway at the Beach, 1303 Celebrity Circle, the business touts its organic, fair-trade tea and coffee. It’s outdoor patio is usually crowded on sunny days. In addition to its coffee, it also has savory and sweet food options. (Rating of 4 out of 5 based on 45 reviews)

Fresh Brewed Coffee House

This downtown coffee shop, located in Myrtle Beach’s Arts & Innovation District at 933 Broadway St., is more than just a place to get a cup of joe. It is a place that offers a temporary, safe place for people experiencing housing, food and healthcare insecurity. The nonprofit relies on the community to meet people’s needs through coffee. (Rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 72 reviews)

Birchin Lane Coffee

A shop that offers fresh roasted coffee with such flavors as Tall Dark & Handsome, Beach Beans and Real Men Wear Kilts. The artisan coffee shop is located at 9620 N. Kings Highway. (Rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 81 reviews)

7 Brew Coffee

There’s usually a line waiting to get through this coffee drive through in North Myrtle Beach. The coffee stand chain at 961 Highway 17 North, is designed for speed and has a second location in Myrtle Beach. (Rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 54 reviews)

Black Rifle Coffee Co.

A veteran-founded business that supports other veterans, as well as law enforcement and first responders, through its coffee and “love of America.” It’s located at 118 Loyola Drive in Myrtle Beach. (Rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 19 reviews)

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

The name of this coffee company pretty much says it all. The company was started on the shores of the Big Island, Hawaii, to share Hawaiian coffee. It now has several locations, including one in Surfside Beach. (Rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 13 reviews)

Grand Strand Coffee

With two locations in Myrtle Beach – 2954 Howard Ave. and 410 13th Ave. S, the coffee shop serves hot or cold drinks. It was started by siblings as a cold brew stand and grew into the family business it is today. (Rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 28 reviews)

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