Harken Cafe
Opening Hours
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Out of 10.0 review consistency and reported experiences
AI Summary
Reviewers reported a range of gluten‑free menu items—including sandwiches, pastries, cookies, and bowls—and noted that many items were labeled as gluten‑free. Guests mentioned that staff generally provided these options, but one reviewer reported that the café refused to accommodate a gluten‑allergy request.
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Mentioned Reviews From Google
"What gem!! had an amazing gluten-free sandwich here and also the yogurt bowl is fabulous"
"I’ve been to their sister cafe (Harbinger) a bunch of times and love it. This one is a bit smaller and perfect for its location. We went on sat…"
"Harken continues to top my personal list of best coffee shops/bakeries in Charleston! Every time I walk in the door I am warmly greeted and…"
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