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Review of Sightsee Shop

Sightsee Shop is a charming coffee shop and retail store located in the Elliotborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston, South Carolina. This unique establishment offers a delightful combination of curated goods from small brands and makers across the country, as well as a selection of craft coffee, espresso, and organic teas sourced from local and regional roasters.

The moment you step into Sightsee Shop, you'll be captivated by its travel-inspired atmosphere. The interior exudes a laid-back surfer vibe, with colorful decor and a clean, Cali skate/surf shack design. The friendly and welcoming staff adds to the overall positive experience.

When it comes to their beverages, Sightsee Shop takes pride in serving high-quality coffee and espresso. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or just looking for a delicious brew, Sightsee Shop has you covered. They offer a variety of options, including pour-over coffees and specialty drinks like the popular espresso tonic. If tea is more your style, you'll find a selection of organic teas to choose from.

Aside from the coffee and retail offerings, Sightsee Shop also hosts cafe market events, where you can explore different vendors and enjoy free samples. It's a great opportunity to discover new flavors and support local businesses.

Customers have raved about the delightful experience they've had at Sightsee Shop. They appreciate the friendly service, the strong and delicious coffee, and the unique selection of goods available for purchase. The outdoor seating area provides a pleasant spot to relax and enjoy your beverage.

If you're in Charleston and looking for a coffee shop that offers more than just a cup of joe, make sure to visit Sightsee Shop. It's a hidden gem that combines the best of both worlds: a retail store with carefully curated goods and a coffee bar serving up exceptional brews.

From the business

"Sightsee is a travel-inspired retail store and coffee bar nestled in the Elliotborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston. We sell a curated collection of goods from small brands and makers around the country and serve craft coffee, espresso, and organic teas from local and regional roasters."

Amenities

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Sightsee Shop Reviews - 100

5
Quality
5.0
Location
5.0
Price
4.0
Service
4.5
Breanna Pletnick

The coffee SHOP of dreams. Emphasis on shop, because this chic spot is way more than just coffee - with a curated market of goods to browse. I was completely sucked in. Walked out with a handful of goodies + a smile (the folks working were super sweet) and enjoyed a delicious brew at one of their outdoor tables. If only passing through Charleston, definitely go out of your way to stop at Sightsee Shop!

Declan Linfoot

What a wonderfully quaint shop with such beach aesthetics. Friendly greetings and send-off’s, wonderful coffee, and absolutely beautifully curated decor makes this a stop not to miss. Also, killer branding.

Slex

Really great high quality coffee in a cute tucked away two-room bungalow. Loved the socal vibes, the colors, and all their brand merch. I'm not a huge coffee enthusiast so the beans themselves were probably a bit lost on me, but my coffee enthusiast friend said his pour over was excellent. Since they do a lot of specialty stuff though the line can take a while, and the place is quite small so it gets cramped quickly. There's only outside seating as well.

Jim McHugh

I love the laidback surfer vibes of this cosy little coffee joint. Been a fan of their mobile VW bus at events around town and finally got a chance to check out Sightsee’s Shop. Great place with fun graphic tees, longboards, and coffee of course!

Melissa Workman

Great little coffee shop hidden gems all over Charleston! 😊

Paige I

Obsessed with this place. So cute & delicious coffee!

Rachel Maggy

The best neighborhood coffee shop! This is the cutest little spot. The coffee is strong and everything I have tried is delcious. Adorable little shop in the back of it and the owners are so friendly. Exactly what you think of when you think neighborhood coffee shop

Lantana Recovery Outpatient Rehab

If you're ever in Charleston, SC, Sightsee is definitely the coffee shop to check out. They have a great selection of coffee and tea, as well as some really cool travel-inspired items. It's the perfect place to relax and take a break from sightseeing.

Casey Salvador

We visited Sightsee for the first time for a Sunday morning cafe market event. Oately was sponsoring free oat latte’s and the marketplace was nice. Bokchoy Boy x Lasychef we’re there serving up some delicious Filipino cuisine. I love pour over coffees and I did make a coffee purchase of 1 of 2 coffee beans they have of which tasted like glaze doughnuts. I’ll definitely be coming back for more coffee! They also do have a little Shop towards the back and gives off the vibe of a Cali Skate/Surf shack which I thought was cleanly designed and the employees there were nothing but amazing folks!

Abigail Tierney

Sightsee is truly a bright spot in the Charleston community. Excellent coffee, kind, thoughtful staff, and an atmosphere where all feel welcome. Our most beloved neighborhood spot since the day it opened!

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