Single Smile Cafe

I am currently sitting in my new favorite hangout, in the quaint downtown of Summerville, Single Smile Cafe. Located just over the train tracks off Rt. 17, this new coffee and tea house stole my heart the moment I walked in. The design and décor is a beautiful blend of classic Charleston architecture and modern display and furnishings. It is just the kind of place I was constantly wishing I had in Norwich, CT. I am an avid tea lover, and the selection here is quite good, I am currently enjoying a pot of Almond Biscotti black tea. It's as delicious as it sounds and really curbs the craving for something sweet.


The owner offers a daily tea service, a 12 oz. Pot is $2.50 and a 20 oz. Pot is $5.00. If you'd like dessert with that it is $12.88. Same prices apply for coffee lovers. The owners have done a very nice job with their window displays, showcasing tea service sets, table linens, and coffee/espresso paraphernalia. There is also an entire wall bookcase with magazines, newspapers and books to enjoy. Not to mention a small flat screen TV and DVD player with a few movies, and I assume can be used for an impromptu meeting. There is also free wi-fi.

Breakfast and lunch specials are offered as well and change daily. Examples include a Jimmy Dean sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a croissant or biscuit for $1.38, or for lunch, chicken salad on a croissant, served with a small salad and chips for $4.98.

All of their teas and coffee beans are available for purchase to enjoy at home. The only thing I would recommend to this new business is to make better signage detailing their tea selections, and dessert offerings. It can be a bit confusing and daunting to make a selection from the wall of coffee and tea on display. Stop in if you're in the area for a cuppa, and watch downtown Summerville life pass by from the huge windows. If you would like to plan a get together, or catering event you can contact the owner Dawn Keltz at 843-875-7745.

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Enjoy a good book!