Moe Joe Coffee and Music House of Clemson

Clemson, United States

3.8

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 864-653-8563
Website:
www.moejoecoffeeandmusic.net
Address:
385 Old Greenville Hwy, Clemson, SC, 29631
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.8 miClemson
1.2 miCAT bus stop @ Sterling Wood Apt
1.3 miCAT bus stop @ Georgetown
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Local time (Clemson) 3:12 PM Thursday, May 29, 2025

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Description

Specialties

We specialize in Locally Roasted Gourmet Coffee, lattes, espresso, smoothies, Frappes, Fresh Baked Goodies, and Healthy Sandwiches and soups. We also have great acoustic music on the weekends with an exclusive Beer and Wine Menu.

History

Established in 2001.

Moe Joe Coffee shop opened in February 2001 in Easley, SC. In the summer of 2003 a second location was opened in Clemson. Moe Joe’s opened locations in the Clemson Sports Arenas in the summer of 2005.

Moe Joe Coffee Shop has a simple philosophy: Give the best Coffee and Espresso drinks possible fast, while offering awesome customer service.

Moe Joe believes every customer is important and strives to learn regulars’ names and favorite drinks. Some of Moe Joe’s specialty drinks are named for their most regular customers.

Moe Joe Coffee Shop is more than your typical coffee shop. Along with the best coffee and espresso anywhere around you can find:

Office Coffee Service

Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Heart Healthy Sandwiches

Beer and Fine Wine

Stash Teas

Chai Tea drinks

As well as much more

Voted best coffee shop in Upstate SC by the readers of the Greenville News, Moe Joe has won best cup of coffee in Pickens County four times since 2001.

Meet the Business Owner

Alex D.

Business Owner

Alex founded his original coffee shop in Easley, S.C. and after 2 thriving years was able to grow to Clemson with Moe Joe Coffee Company. Lettering in football at Clemson certainly helped Alex to gain a true love of the area and also ensured that he was a favorite of the local crowd. The combination of his ebullient personality with the experience he gained after a successful position as account executive for FOX Television was a certain successful for the home-​spun new coffee shop. Profitability continued to grow as he secured contracts for Clemson Sports in 2005 as well as starting up with a wholesale business for local establishments. All this growth was achieved while keeping in mind one simple principle: The best coffee and espresso drinks with only the utmost in customer service. So it comes as no surprise that Moe Joe Coffee Co. has not only been voted as «The Best Coffee shop in the Upstate» by Greenville News readers, but also the 4-​time winner of the «Best Cup of Coffee»

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20 reviews of Moe Joe Coffee and Music House of Clemson

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Place rating: 5
Walhalla, SC
I love the morning smiles I see when I go through the drive thru. No matter the time of day these young people eagerly greet you. They always get my order correct. Most of all, the coffee is HOT! I love it. Keep up the good work guys! Smiles are always welcome. And this brings you tips Thank you!
Place rating: 1
Clemson, SC
I went to MoeJoe and ordered a breakfast sandwich to-​go After 15 minutes of waiting, I asked the server how long it would take. She said it would take another 15 minutes for a to-​go order. I had to catch a flight so I ended up leaving because she was too busy to correct my charge. I will never be back.
Place rating: 4
Clemson, SC
Good spot for good coffee. Science on tap is awesome and the love music isn’t bad. One complaint is they close super early during the summer, making it hard to get my late night caffeine fix.
Place rating: 4
Florence, SC
I like studying here especially on the second floor. Their mocha was delicious ! The atmosphere is has a ‘hipster’ feel, which isn’t bad.
Place rating: 4
Seneca, SC
I am a frequent visitor to Moe Joe’s. In fact I visit at least a couple of times a week to get work done. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I recommend an iced latte. Zebra Mocha and Coffee Toffee are quite good. Their veggie patch salad is also a wonderful lunch item! The fruit smoothies are a bit more frothy than I’d like, with not enough fruit. Still a tasty, lighter beverage if you are staying away from coffee. I would and have recommended Moe Joe’s as an alternative to the coffee chains. The atmosphere and décor make for a nice coffee date or alternative work place to the library or apartment.
Place rating: 2
San Jose, CA
Maybe it just wasn’t Moe Joe’s day…
But we were a disappointed in this coffee shop. There was nowhere to sit so it was quite packed but no line at the register (college students camping out tables with laptops). Even though there were numerous employees working behind the counter they still couldn’t serve us in a timely manner. Plus the espresso machine broke. Plus they forgot to give my girl her coffee. Plus they forgot to put protein on my girl’s salad. Plus they forgot to give us utensils.
The poor service would be excusable if the coffee was excellent. It was not. It tasted burnt.
I like supporting local businesses but I’m afraid, unless this was a one-​off experience, that you’re better-​off at Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts.
Place rating: 4
Westminster, SC
This has been a place I retreat to for that study session and a cup of coffee. It’s a great place to bring your friends for a studying, for something to eat, or to see one of their various concerts they have during the weeknight /​weekend. I wish there was more parking to accommodate but nonetheless, it’s a nice place to be when I need some quiet time.
Place rating: 3
Liberty, SC
Great coffee shop, just ok coffee.
Lots of room, plenty of seats, free wifi. They also sell beer for those in your group who don’t drink coffee.
The coffee– weak for my taste, the lattes super sweet. They also serve sandwiches, but I’ve never tried them.
Place rating: 5
Clemson, SC
This place is hands down best one in town. They have a zillion options for coffee and tea lovers. The ambience is very nice. Best is they have music bands playing over every week. This is my fav.
Place rating: 4
Bellingham, MA
Great place to meet for group projects. Also has a drive through to grab a quick coffee on your way towards campus/​work. Coffee is always amazing. Wish refills were cheaper.
Place rating: 3
Dekalb County, GA
Just OK. Stopped by here for some quiet time with the laptop and a good iced coffee in the middle of the day.
Good place to study or hang on laptop — very quiet. Coffee was just OK and the service, though friendly, was very slow. I’d visit again, just not go way out of my way to make it back.
Place rating: 2
Charlottesville, VA
The atmosphere is nice and everyone is very friendly and everything. But wow this coffee is bad. I’m from out of town and came here just to get a good cup of coffee but no luck here. Their food items and selection of beers are all great. But coffee is definitely not their strong suit.
Place rating: 5
Seneca, SC
This is the best coffee shop in the area! As a grad student, I love studying in a quiet, but bustling atmosphere – and Moe Joe is perfect. The staff has always been lovely, and both the drinks and food are delicious (try a dirty hippie and an everything bagel). It really is the perfect place to hang out in all day– great for reading, writing, listening to music, and people watching. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area who has the sense to support great local businesses.
Place rating: 4
Pendleton, SC
Good place to study, many power strips, and low key. Great spiced chai latte! Very friendly staff too.
Place rating: 5
Marlborough, MA
I spent the most lovely afternoon at Moe Joe’s. Just me, a cappuccino and my iPad. I sat on a comfy sofa and sipped my delightful warm beverage on a chilly afternoon while researching train tickets to come back for my next visit (to SC, not Moe Joe’s, although I’m sure one will include the other.)
There is ample seating and wifi and outlets abound. The ambiance is warm and inviting and there a place for live music and signs for when that happens.
This is what a coffee shop should be like. Starbucks, take note.
Place rating: 4
Pendleton, SC
Order the Jodice! It’s great!
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
This coffee shop is a little secluded and away from both the campus and main strip of Clemson, so it is a little more laid back than most coffee shops.
I really liked it because it offers a handful of munchies, coffee, and booze! Easily the favorite trio for college students. Lots of local brews!
The coffee was alright, but nothing on the menu looked too appealing. I will definitely try some grub next time.
There is ample seating, and the atmosphere is not too stuffy or hipster. I like a good ol’ reliable coffee shop, and if I went to Clemson, this would be a good place to grab a cup of joe.
Place rating: 3
Orinda, CA
Great place to study, free wifi. Decent coffee.
Place rating: 4
Honolulu, HI
(4 stars for the coffee but 3 stars for the atmosphere).
Great drip coffee!
I ordered the Sumatra with sugar-​free hazelnut syrup.
The coffee was the perfect temperature (on the hot side but not scaldingly so) and came with a really cool lid with a sliding piece to limit splashing. The coffee was strong and smooth, not acrid at all.
The coffee shop setting was ok but not particularly inviting. It was ok but didn’t strike me as super clean– more like a working mother’s kitchen– decently clean. They seem to be short staffed– only one barista at the front who was working as cashier and front counter and drive-​through barista. I felt bad for her, especially with the long lines but despite the stress, she was still really nice.
The main trash can was overfilling and the other, smaller one by the straws and newspapers was almost full and had a dirty push door. Moe Joe needs more indoor and outdoor trash cans and more baristas.
Get the coffee to go and sit outside!
Place rating: 5
Albany, CA
The rumors are true! Southern hospitality exists, at least at Moe Joe’s,
situated right in the middle of downtown Clemson. It’s the perfect place to
go on a lazy Sunday afternoon with one or two friends. On a street
populated by buildings mostly adorned with hideously clashing purple and
orange Clemson memorabilia, I walked in and was pleasantly surprised to
find a cool pastel blue color scheme, warm espresso smells, a squishy
sofa, and a smiling barista who immediately presented me with a choice of
several different blends of coffee. I chose the Moe Joe blend, a dark roast
which tasted a little more medium to me, with a nice nutty aftertaste.
It came out at the perfect temperature — hot enough to sip at, but not
scaldingly so. Moe Joe’s also have a staple assortment of pastries and
muffins, and fast wifi, if you’re feeling antisocial enough to resist being
lured into chatting with the regulars.
The barista was very friendly to me and struck up a conversation
immediately, and the regulars (brother and friend of the barista, grown and
raised in Clemson) weren’t afraid to chat with a stranger.
Bottom line: If you are lured into hanging out in Clemson for a couple of
hours, Moe Joe’s a nice place to grab a hot cup of coffee and chat with
friendly, smiling faces.