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    Sanctuary Coffee

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Avocado toast and iced vanilla latte with oat milk.
    Brandy J.

    Went back twice for the avocado toast and iced vanilla latte! Super good and will be coming back when I'm in town. The staff was also very sweet and it had a very cozy vibe inside.

    Bagels, pastries
    Kim G.

    Driving through Whitsett, I decided to stop into Sanctuary Coffee for a coffee. I wound up indulging in a bagel, because they were from New Garden Bagels. I knew the bagel would be good. I was even more thrilled when they had choices of cream cheeses. I picked the Rosemary/olive oil bagel with the jalapeño cream cheese. I typically get warm coffee, but on this hot day, I picked the cold Americano with lavender. The Americano was so refreshing and delicious! Think I'm going to put this flavor in heavy rotation this summer. It didn't take long to get my drinks and bagel. I decided to eat my bagel inside. Love the peaceful feel of this shop. The smooth jazz playing and the brightness of this space made it very relaxing and inviting. It is very clean also. I'm going to make it a ritual to stop in this shop whenever I drive through Whitsett, which is often. Love this local shop and the staff were friendly. It shares a parking lot with other businesses and you won't have a problem finding a space.

    Queen bee latte with oat milk
    Shavonne B.

    Came here because I was in the area and didn't want to go to Starbucks. It's a small coffee shop in a shopping center, I've passed it a few times but finally decided to stop. I got there at about 8am. I saw the spring seasonal menu, so I decided to get their new queen bee flavor (a mix of vanilla, honey and cinnamon I think) in a hot latte with oat milk. The flavor was really good, if you are looking for something more coffee forward I would say get an extra shot of caffeine but I think overall the flavor was well balanced! The service was quick and fast. It was only one person in the shop when I got there so I didn't have to wait in a line or anything.

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    Carmen H.

    Sanctuary Coffee is a local coffee shop in Whitsett, NC. I arrived pretty early in the morning, so it wasn't much of a wait. The decor was light and airy with plenty of inside seating and also some outside seating. I ordered an iced caramel/brown syrup latte with oatmilk. It was pretty good, I just wish they offered larger cup sizes. They also offer an assortment of pastries and food options. If you're looking for a coffee shop, check them out!

    Iced s'mores latte
    Samuel C.

    Just got an iced s'mores latte. The flavors are incredibly good. One of the best lattes I've had

    Hot and iced vanilla lattes to go!  always so good!
    LaTonya S.

    Love the coffee, the friendly service and the food. Such a relaxing ambiance with all the beautiful plants and clean esthetics! Hands down My favorite coffee spot!

    Brown Sugar Bourbon Iced Latte
    Stephanie D.

    Wow!! Better than most coffee shops. Highly recommend!! So glad I stopped here. Great seasonal offerings with a couple of food options.

    Latte

    On the way home, and wanted a local coffee shop to stop and get caffeine! It was beyond amazing! The atmosphere was wonderful with all of the plants and amazing smells! Can't recommend them enough!

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    Aaliyah W.

    New coffee shop!!! Try it, you won't regret it. I let two lovely and helpful ladies on my errand run around mid day, no lines just good coffee, great environment, an AMAZING chicken salad Toast! They have everything you need to sip coffee and get work done. Definitely added this place to my favorites

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    1 month ago

    I always enjoy the coffee and food from Sanctuary. The staff is very polite and I love the relaxed vibes.

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    I like this family feel coffee shop. The people there are very nice service is great

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    8 months ago

    If I were close enough to visit every day, I would. Excellent coffee.. It would definitely be my first stop when I am in the area..

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    3 years ago

    Excellent chai lattes. Great service and cute atmosphere. I'd recommend over Starbucks next door any day of the week.

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    2 years ago

    Yum! Great coffee. Freshly brewed ice tea and the banana bread and pear pumpkin bread SO delicious!

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    3 years ago

    Great chai latte and flat white! Really nice espresso and proper measurements for each drink. Highly recommend this coffee shop!

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    3 years ago

    Great little local coffee shop, really nice atmosphere, and really good coffee and tea! A most try.

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    2 years ago

    Super delish coffee in a cute friendly shop. Highly recommend!! Definitely worth the stop!

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