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In GoodTaste
BeyondYour Basic
Coffee Joint
Vintage Coffee & Cafe
Java. Joe. Mud. Whatever naMe
you assign to the boldly roasted caffeinated
beverage that gives you a reason to wake up
in the morning, one thing we can all agree
on is its importance to getting our motors
revved. Whether folks start their day with a
light amber blend or a frothy cappuccino, a
steaming hot beverage usually takes precedence as the sun
rises. And now coffee lovers and foodies in Mount Pleasant
have reason to rejoice, with the
arrival of Vintage Coffee & Café.
This latest endeavor, from Coastal Crust’s Brian Piesner, is
perfecting the art of perk, one macchiato at a time.
“I wanted to create a place that truly welcomed all within
our community,” said Piesner. “From families looking to
enjoy a great meal to a freelance
graphic designer looking to fuel
up before a day of work, Vintage
accommodates everyone.”
The space on Simmons
Street is the epitome of inviting
and the direct opposite of
corporate chain. Vintage
is located in a storybook-
esque white house, complete
with picture windows and
surrounded by towering trees.
It’s as if you are visiting the
home of a friend with a beverage selection that would rival
that of Starbucks. With clean-lined artsy décor and an
antique aesthetic, Vintage offers up the ideal environment
to power up your computer and get some work in. While
the free Wi-Fi and aromatic brews are incentive to visit, the
food provides a reason to stay.
Chef Brandy Svec, a graduate of The Cooking and
Hospitality Institute of Chicago with over a decade of
experience, keeps the menu zestfully innovative. With
mouthwatering breakfast dishes such as cinnamon bun
French toast, to the more gourmet “Peasant Board,” which
incorporates various forms of charcuterie, there is sure to
be something to satisfy everyone.
“This is not your typical lunch place,” said Piesner.
“We want to bring our customers back with our
uniqueness and flavor.”
Using fresh and local ingredients, the thoughtful dishes
served up truly catapult Vintage to a level far beyond your basic
coffee joint. Instead of typical store-bought bagels, you get a
selection of farm-to-table options sure to excite your palate.
The woman behind the creative coffee selection is
Powers Gray – a renegade of the roast, who has been
steeped in the industry for years. Focusing on shining
the spotlight on roasters who offer blends made from
sustainably harvested beans, she is dedicated to bringing
the finest selection to your cup. Currently, Vintage proudly
serves up Counter Culture Coffee – a Durham, North
Carolina-based company that recently opened a training
center in downtown Charleston.
With plenty of outdoor
seating, Vintage is the perfect
place to sit, sip and savor.
Capturing the hipness of a
Portland coffee house, sans
pretentiousness, this is one
establishment you are going
to want to frequent. Private
parties can even be arranged
for those looking to plan a
memorable event filled with
stimulating beverages in an
equally as engaging environment. Behind this charming
establishment there is a sizable outdoor space that Piesner
envisions will be the locale for many a festivity.
Soon, Vintage’s exterior space will be graced with a
funky playground made from a repurposed 1953 Chevy
and reclaimed Kentucky paddock wood.
“We are family friendly, right down to the menu and
environment,” said Piesner. “By creating this unique exterior
area, we plan to be more than just a place to grab a coffee.”
Vintage Coffee & Café is located at 219 Simmons St. in Mount
Pleasant. To learn mo
call 843-654-9606.
By Kalene Mccort
Vintage proudly serves up counter culture coffee, a
Durham, north carolina-based company that recently
opened a training center in downtown charleston
Photo by Powers Gray.
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