
About Little River Coffee Bar
Welcome to Little River Coffee Bar, where genuine community spirit flows as freely as the expertly crafted coffee. Nestled in Spartanburg, this independent gem has earned the trust of locals with consistently excellent cold brew and thoughtful options that cater to every preference. With a 4.6-star rating from over 565 devoted customers, Little River proves that the personal touch and quality craftsmanship of an indie coffee shop create an experience that chains simply can't replicate.
What People Are Saying
from Google"This place was a gem! We loved their cold brew. They have options for 16 and 24 oz and all milk options. We had a black cold brew with milk, a cold brew with milk and honey and a decaf specialty latte with maple syrup. All was delicious and we would love to return! I love that they have growlers available for filling and glass jugs. A coffee savants dreams!"
"I have been to Little River several times and have always had a nice experience! The coffee tastes great, they have a good variety of flavors and types of coffee, the location is cool (and historic!), and the baristas are all very kind."
"Delicious coffee and wonderful service! Easy street parking, many different seating options and local art on display. I love the vibe here, very warm and welcoming."
"COFFEE LOVERS REVIEW OF COMPANY READ BECAUSE THEY’RE GREAT Ethical, Kind, Heartwarming Workplace Culture On September 24th, 2025, I enjoyed a graceful, whimsical, and lovely cup of coffee inside Little River Coffee Bar. At 3:50pm, the baristas Andrew Kongkeo and Sara Martin, had me, a customer, walk up to them with need in my eyes: a need for coffee. I said to them, “Please please please could I pretty please have a cup of your drip coffee please,” both Andrew and Sara quickly proceeding to laugh and giggle because I was being a silly goose. “Would you like that in your mug?” Sara Martin asked. “There’s no way…” I replied, followed by evil smirks and laughter from myself and Andrew Kongkeo. What Sara didn’t know is that I’d taken my mug home the day before so that I could bring a different one in. I would gladly give Little River Coffee Co. / Bar all of my mugs if they had the shelf space. Alas… To clarify, the coffee is exceptional. It is delicious, good, and humane. “Humane” because my human life would be a punchline if not for this coffee. Anyone who thinks I am kidding has literally never met me. And all of the workers – not just at this location – are great too. Little River Coffee Bar / Co., you hire great people and serve delectable coffee. Your company’s bold blends FEEL delicious to my palette. In fact, they don’t just “feel” delicious, they ARE delicious. They are WONDERFUL. They are EXQUISITE. If your coffee ever changes, hell, I bet it’ll be good then too. It’s like y’all vet the beans or something. What makes the coffee even better is the sincere kindness, the warm smiles that each barista greets each customer with. I am not embarrassed to say that I speak with each barista I see and try to build a jovial rapport with them all. I can only assume that the kindness of the baristas mirrors the company itself: polished words like “open debate,” “empathy,” and “diversity” seething through each pourover. I hope these things are never swept under the rug, that Little River Coffee Co. / Bar's Google ratings go higher and higher. I hope that every coffee-drinking Spartanburger comes to a Little River location. I want to be clear that businesses and people like this contribute so much to our community, a community that I know Little River actively advocates for. I have felt no internal struggle writing this review. What else could I do but be supportive of this great local business? I am not a praying man, but if I ever decided to pray, I would pray that Little River and its many locations and employees keep up the good work. Businesses like this keep my heart adrift in a world that’s constantly trying to drown it. Here’s to coffee stains on my teeth, my tongue, and my soul. I do not expect a reply, but hey that’d be pretty cool, right?"
"We have previously brought our small, well-behaved dog to this establishment without issue. This time, however, staff made a scene and told us our dog would need to perform a trick or we would have to leave. The interaction was unkind and uncomfortable, and we were not even offered the option to order coffee to go. It was disappointing, especially given our past experiences here."
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