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Cute coffee shop. I wish they had a few more food options. But the seasonal ginger latte I had was incredible I would get that every day. Cute gift shop as well.
If you're wondering what an almost $10 latte looks like - here ya go! I love stopping into local coffee shops, but at this price point for a small latte I just can't see the value. This was one of their seasonal options with oat milk so I guess that was what made the price so high but I still can't justify it. I was also looking to try one of their pastries but they had a small selection and nothing looked all that appealing. The shop itself was clean and the service was good but spending more than the national minimum wage on a coffee is beyond me.
Visiting Charleston and our friend took us here. Really great vibe, extremely friendly staff and honestly great coffee. The foam was like milked ice cream (like it should be) and the espresso was smooth. The clothes, books and art is fun to look at while waiting for coffee too!
SIGHTSEE COFFEE - the coast is clear | Cute little coffee shop we stopped by after getting some mediocre coffee at breakfast. Half the store is also dedicated to selling local goods, artwork, apparel, etc, which is fun to browse while waiting for your coffee (or while sipping!). We ordered a cortado and a honey latte - both were standard but solid caffeine boosts that revived us in a way that the previous coffee couldn't. Would have loved to see more latte flavor or specialty coffee drink options but I made do with my honey latte. Will definitely stop through again next time when in the area!
really good matcha and the vibes are good. I love that they have merch and little things to sell
A decent latte and strong millennial vibes. The main complaint is the seating so I wouldn't plan to stay long.
Quality coffee, you can always tell when they make their own syrup flavors! I'm a self proclaimed coffee snob and this is by far the best I've found in Charleston. Just go!!
Came here on a rainy day and this brightened my mood ! The inside is soo cute and vibey. The menu is small but the coffee is delicious. I ordered an iced honey latte and sat and it came in the cutest glass. They are selling anything from flowers to apparel as well. Great local coffee shop to stop in at with seating and WiFi.
Love having Sightsee as our neighborhood coffee shop!! The new store has beautiful architecture, awesome merch & incredible coffee & sweet treats!! The coffee cake is crazy good! We love their iced lattes & their cortados!
Adorable spot in Hampton Park! Came in here for the blackbird deal and so glad I did since I've driven by here so many times and haven't stopped yet. The coffee is delicious and tastes so fresh. I love the open air and well lit spot. The merchandise is the cherry on top- everything they sell is on trend and well made. Will definitely be adding this to my list of favorite coffee shops.
The 5-star reviews are spot on. Sightsee is one of the best coffee spots in town. On "Sightsee Sundays", they have pop-ups like food trucks or local artisans and occasionally have a DJ outside in the VW bus. The hot vanilla oat milk latte was rich and delicious. The shop is small, but you can take your order to the park across the street or sit around the tables outside. The workers are incredibly nice, and I love that they offer non-dairy options like oat milk. Parking can be a challenge in this area, but if you drive down Line St. and some of the side streets, you can find a spot.
Came in with the girlfriend to get a Sunday morning coffee and maybe some grub. Left still wanting coffee and hungry. The ship itself is really nice, the vibe just makes me think of something you would see in, say, a movie set in the desert part of California. Very cool! The food is limited to some pre-made baked goods. At this point everywhere in Charleston seems to have the same assortment. Looking at the menu the prices seemed very reasonable, especially for Charleston! We both ordered a latte and it came out to $13-ish? And then I saw the serving sizes. These cups were 10 or 12 oz! That's a lot of money to spend on a small cup of coffee! And it took a while to be made. The coffee choices are extremely limited too. My girlfriend actually asked if they had a full menu because she couldn't believe that a "coffee shop" was so limited on their coffee choices. But this is another recent Charleston trend too; a number of the places I have been too lately are only capable of making 5-10 drinks. While we waited for our coffee, another customer came in with a very large dog, not marked as a service animal, and that's extremely inappropriate (and I believe against health code) and the employees didn't say anything. I saw this dog jump on someone else (in a friendly way, but still...) while there. The last thing I want while waiting for my food is to have a dog up in my business. Overall, it's hard to recommend Sightsee. Only thing that saved it from a 1 star review is that I actually liked my mocha. But I wouldn't pay this much money for this little coffee, wait this long, and be in a place that allows dogs inside again, there are better choices in Charleston.
Came again! Still love it here, it's clean open and a peaceful spot! My cortado was really good!
Great coffee spot with a touch of retail! Staff are super kind and the coffee is great. Parking can be tough as it's in a neighborhood but not impossible and perfect if you're already in the area. The cheddar bacon biscuit is so yummy! read more
6 months ago
I had the iced cherry mocha and really loved it -- sweet, smooth, and super easy to drink. The shop was cute and bright, and I honestly got excited looking around because all the merch was so good. Everything felt clean, cozy, and just a nice place to hang out. Definitely can't wait to come back. read more
7 months ago
I was enjoying a beautiful day at Hampton park and stumbled upon this place. Such a charming little coffee shop with a great selection of nicknacks and apparel. The coffee was great! Although limited selection of syrup flavors. read more
If you're wondering what an almost $10 latte looks like - here ya go! I love stopping into local coffee shops, but at this price point for a small latte I just can't see the value. This was one of their seasonal options with oat milk so I guess that was what made the price so high but I still can't justify it. I was also looking to try one of their pastries but they had a small selection and nothing looked all that appealing. The shop itself was clean and the service was good but spending more than the national minimum wage on a coffee is beyond me. read more
Visiting Charleston and our friend took us here. Really great vibe, extremely friendly staff and honestly great coffee. The foam was like milked ice cream (like it should be) and the espresso was smooth. The clothes, books and art is fun to look at while waiting for coffee too! read more
SIGHTSEE COFFEE - the coast is clear | Cute little coffee shop we stopped by after getting some mediocre coffee at breakfast. Half the store is also dedicated to selling local goods, artwork, apparel, etc, which is fun to browse while waiting for your coffee (or while sipping!). We ordered a cortado and a honey latte - both were standard but solid caffeine boosts that revived us in a way that the previous coffee couldn't. Would have loved to see more latte flavor or specialty coffee drink options but I made do with my honey latte. Will definitely stop through again next time when in the area! read more
7 months ago
really good matcha and the vibes are good. I love that they have merch and little things to sell read more
8 months ago
A decent latte and strong millennial vibes. The main complaint is the seating so I wouldn't plan to stay long. read more
8 months ago
Quality coffee, you can always tell when they make their own syrup flavors! I'm a self proclaimed coffee snob and this is by far the best I've found in Charleston. Just go!! read more
2 years ago
Came here on a rainy day and this brightened my mood ! The inside is soo cute and vibey. The menu is small but the coffee is delicious. I ordered an iced honey latte and sat and it came in the cutest glass. They are selling anything from flowers to apparel as well. Great local coffee shop to stop in at with seating and WiFi. read more
Love having Sightsee as our neighborhood coffee shop!! The new store has beautiful architecture, awesome merch & incredible coffee & sweet treats!! The coffee cake is crazy good! We love their iced lattes & their cortados! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Adorable spot in Hampton Park! Came in here for the blackbird deal and so glad I did since I've driven by here so many times and haven't stopped yet. The coffee is delicious and tastes so fresh. I love the open air and well lit spot. The merchandise is the cherry on top- everything they sell is on trend and well made. Will definitely be adding this to my list of favorite coffee shops. read more
3 years ago
The 5-star reviews are spot on. Sightsee is one of the best coffee spots in town. On "Sightsee Sundays", they have pop-ups like food trucks or local artisans and occasionally have a DJ outside in the VW bus. The hot vanilla oat milk latte was rich and delicious. The shop is small, but you can take your order to the park across the street or sit around the tables outside. The workers are incredibly nice, and I love that they offer non-dairy options like oat milk. Parking can be a challenge in this area, but if you drive down Line St. and some of the side streets, you can find a spot. read more
Came in with the girlfriend to get a Sunday morning coffee and maybe some grub. Left still wanting coffee and hungry. The ship itself is really nice, the vibe just makes me think of something you would see in, say, a movie set in the desert part of California. Very cool! The food is limited to some pre-made baked goods. At this point everywhere in Charleston seems to have the same assortment. Looking at the menu the prices seemed very reasonable, especially for Charleston! We both ordered a latte and it came out to $13-ish? And then I saw the serving sizes. These cups were 10 or 12 oz! That's a lot of money to spend on a small cup of coffee! And it took a while to be made. The coffee choices are extremely limited too. My girlfriend actually asked if they had a full menu because she couldn't believe that a "coffee shop" was so limited on their coffee choices. But this is another recent Charleston trend too; a number of the places I have been too lately are only capable of making 5-10 drinks. While we waited for our coffee, another customer came in with a very large dog, not marked as a service animal, and that's extremely inappropriate (and I believe against health code) and the employees didn't say anything. I saw this dog jump on someone else (in a friendly way, but still...) while there. The last thing I want while waiting for my food is to have a dog up in my business. Overall, it's hard to recommend Sightsee. Only thing that saved it from a 1 star review is that I actually liked my mocha. But I wouldn't pay this much money for this little coffee, wait this long, and be in a place that allows dogs inside again, there are better choices in Charleston. read more
Me and my pup decided to go for a long walk downtown on a beautiful Sunday morning. We happened to pass this cute little coffee shop on the corner. The baristas were friendly and the coffee was good, I enjoyed my cappuccino. They also had a small shopping area in the back with shirts, postcards, etc. read more
3 years ago
I don't know what took me so long to finally get down here and check out this. Super cute coffee spots. I've heard nothing but great things and yes they do serve up a yummy good latte I'm always a go to caramel latte kind of girl and this was definitely a great cup of coffee. I definitely go back if you're a coffee lover like I am, you can't follow along with me over on Instagram to keep up with my coffee shop finds @sipbiteandtasteit read more
This was a charming but tiny shotgun house, which in addition to beverages sells some niche gift items. They did not apparently have any sort of restroom, which seems not ideal for a place selling caffeinated beverages. I've read that their chai is the city's best, and while I haven't tried all of them, I can say that the chai here was engaging and complex in flavor, becoming a bit more astringent towards the latter sips but maintaining intrigue throughout. It wasn't the speediest service, and the gifts seemed like things that would require someone to be really obsessed with fancy bags or somesuch, but they can produce a quality beverage. read more
2 years ago
I had the chance to check out this location, and overall, the drinks were good. The spot is right near Hampton Park, making it a perfect place to visit after a walk, run, or bike ride. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because of the seating. The indoor area feels more like a retail space than a sit-down spot, so there isn't much seating available read more
2 years ago
I never got to try the old location they had but I love their new one. It's so convenient. I always park near Hampton park and walk over. They don't have a crazy big menu but I kinda enjoy that. I always get a latte and just switch out the flavors they have like 3 or 4 I believe. This new spot is so cute with different apparel, decor and gifts. You can use your computer there they just have a sign saying to not spend more than an hour on it at a table to make room for other guest. Which totally makes sense and I respect. There's roughly like 9 or 10 times there so it's small but people come in and out quick. They have the cutest littles glasses for iced coffee and mugs also. You can also purchase them I think too? The team there was sweet, they seem so easy to talk to. I'm excited to keep coming back. It would be nice to grab coffee and go on a walk in Hampton park when the weather is a little warmer. read more
6 years ago
Joel and the Sightsee Team have everything you could ever want in your "local" coffee shop. We've lived in the neighborhood for 8 years and are proud to have Sightsee as one of our "go to" local businesses. We've hyperlinked Sightsee in our Airbnb guest manual as the #1 coffee spot for our guests; our guests' feedback about Sightsee has also been overwhelmingly positive. Sightsee is an adorable, clean space with a gorgeous (yet intimate) back patio. "Uptown" can feel crowded sometimes, but Sightsee feels secluded and serves as a nice little escape from the downtown noise and bustle. Yes, the coffee is great, but where Sightsee excels is in their warmth, patience, decor, and personality. The menu is small, but has everything you need. Hey, it's coffee. Because I'm not a coffee drinker (we met a friend there), Joel walked me through some alternatives and I ended up with a steamed chocolate (soy?) milk (different than hot chocolate) and it was delicious. We look forward to our next meeting (and beverage) at Sightsee! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
What a cute little neighborhood spot! The staff is so friendly and the inside so cute and cozy. They have a little shop inside, including coffee beans, candles, and much more! I have been multiple times already (shame on me for just now reviewing) and usually get an oat milk latte with either honey or vanilla-both delicious! They also have yummy pastries available (the raspberry Nutella pastry is to die for! Pro-tip: heat it up for a few seconds in the microwave and all of your problems will go away). They also have Recess (sparkling water infused with hemp and adaptogens) for purchase. They have some seating outside and also do pop-ups do make sure to follow them so you can score some more local goodies! If you're in Charleston, make sure to stop in! P.S. They are dog-friendly! read more
I came for the coffee, stayed for the conversation and walked away feeling better. Before I visited I knew Sightsee only for its coffee. I discovered Sightsee on Instagram and committed myself to visiting the little coffee shop the next time I would be in Charleston visiting family. After visiting, I learned that they are more than just a coffee shop, much more. But first, coffee. Sightsee serves locally roasted coffee from Springbrook Coffee Roasters. In addition to Springbrook Coffee they rotate a roaster each month. The month I visited they were featuring coffee from Brandywine Coffee Roasters. Both are excellent coffee roasters. At the time of this review Sightsee uses a La Marzocco GS3 (AV or MP i don't know) to brew espresso. The barista was very familiar with the espresso machine and what it could do. I had confidence the barista could pull an excellent shot of espresso. The rest of their equipment is typical of coffee shops serious about brewing coffee well. I remember them using the Stagg Pour Over kettle from Fellow Products and a scale from Acaia. I ordered a pour over of one of the coffees on the menu and it was delicious. Now for the rest. Sightsee is about community and adventure. They want to preserve brick and mortar shops and make Charleston a better place. I love this! I loved looking at the unfamiliar products they were selling to aid our adventure. Most of these products I had never heard about before! I left with a copy of Craft Coffee and can't wait to see hire this book will help me sing my adventures. I wish I could have stayed to enjoy my coffee on the outside patio but I had to run. Can't wait to visit Sightsee again! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
I'm always on a hunt for the best, most quality coffee wherever I travel to and this place definitely got the big check from me!! Coffee is so delicious. Very quality! My go-to is an oat cappuccino :) read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Sightsee Shop on Line Street in Charleston is a great place to go for well made coffee and much more. I really like their selection and their level of customer service here. I have had a really good experience every time I have been here. read more
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698 Rutledge Ave
Charleston, SC 29403
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