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Monday 7:30am - 3pm Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm Thursday 7:30am - 3pm Friday 7:30am - 3pm Saturday 8am - 3pm Sunday 8am - 3pm

Sightsee

Sightsee is a travel-inspired retail store and coffee bar that is greater than the sum of its parts.

05/15/2026

We’re hiring! Looking for a part-time barista/shopkeeper to join the best crew in town. 🤘 Previous coffee and retail experience strongly preferred.

Apply at the link in bio by Monday 5/18!

05/11/2026

Big news, fam! We’ve been working on this collab for months and are so stoked to share: You can now find grab & go foods at every day!

When two female founders team up to bring you the best-of-the-best — and make your days easier — you know it’s gonna be good. Think: delicious wraps, vegan yogurt bowls, salads, and snacks...all made with organic, locally-sourced ingredients and stocked in our fridge to pick up with your coffee. Enjoy while you sit and get work done, grab a healthy lunch for your office, or scoop up some treats for an easy park picnic.

See you soon?!

05/05/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Make Mom’s Day with a special shindig at Sightsee featuring:
🧵 Custom chainstitching by .doll (bring a bandana, tote, jacket, etc to have embroidered or snag something from her lineup!)
💐 Locally-grown flower bundles by
🎨 Custom illustrated portraits by (your family as a jar of pickles…duh!)
🪡 A handmade leather keychain popup by ft embossed keychains just for mama
🍕🥯 Plus!!!! Wood-fired pizza and BAGELS with (including a seasonal strawberry ‘za). They sold out QUICK last time so don’t sleep.

We can’t wait to see y’all on Saturday and help you shower the moms in your life with love. 💙💙

05/04/2026

Mother’s Day is next Sunday! If you still need a little something to say THANKS to the mamas, dog moms, or aunties in your life, here are our picks around the shop:

🛁 A sweet self-care kit with goods from and
☕️ A new tote filled with delicious treats from and , plus a Sightsee gift card for a solo coffee outing or to buy herself a new ‘fit
🕯️our signature Staycay candle for a little bit of zen
🧦 THE best cutest socks from (peep the new drop of ruffle socks — instant joy!)
🍵 a gorgeous handmade ceramic matcha bowl (or really anything bowl!) by , or any of our drinkware for her at home or on-the-go always-has-three-beverages-at-once vibe
💌 plus, you can’t forget a sweet handwritten card! Lots of cuties in stock from

If you’re local, we’ll even pack your goods in a cute gift bag, and if you’re not local, we ship anywhere in the US and can include a gift message. 💖 We’re always so honored to play a small role in celebrating the moms in your life.

05/01/2026

We’re stoked to offer two new coffees on our featured pour over menu right now: An heirloom washed-process Ethiopian with bright, crisp notes of Earl grey, jasmine, tangerine, and wild honey — perfect for Spring — and a juicy natural process Colombian that tastes like cherry cordial, berries, and Zinfandel — ideal for casual coffee lovers and coffee snobs. 🤓
Come thru to try a cup or hop over to our site to grab a bag. PS: how cute is the bag art?! Screen printed as always by the creative wizards at Brandywine.

04/25/2026

NEW IN THE SHOP: recycled stripe bags!

Handmade in India from recycled plastic with durable aluminum handles, these bags are perfect for toting to-and-from the beach, park picnics, or the farmers market. At sub $40/each, might as well collect a few! Grab yours at the shop this weekend or order on our site if you’re not local! 😎

04/22/2026

The Native Plant Party is BACK for year two this coming Sunday!

In honor of Earth Month, we’re hosting another fun-filled day of sustainability, creativity, and community on the corner of Rutledge and Cleveland (Sightsee and Wake Refill). Join us for:

🌱 Native plant sales by
🎨 Free paint-your-own planter + potting station by (bring your own pot or repurpose one of Wake’s!)
🍯 Local honey from (bring your own jar for refills!)
🪴 Sustainable vendors: & .love
🌎 Educational opportunities & ways to engage in local climate efforts with: , and (plus NEW swag by local artist .faulkner_art!)
🎶 Live music on the patio and food truck

Last year was SO MUCH FUN and we’re stoked to run it back. See you on Sunday??

Poster art by

04/20/2026

Our walls just got way cooler. 🏄

We’re SO stoked about this special creative collaboration — our insanely talented friend Gregg at transformed this beautifully restored board from the cool folks at into a work of art. This is hand-lettered and painted, y’all. Like wow.

Getting to dream up cool things like this with creative pals is one of the best parts of the job. Come take a look next time you’re in the shop. 🏄✌️

04/17/2026

We’re so excited to share that we’ve chosen the Alliance For Full Acceptance (.sc) as this quarter’s 1% for the People partner!

ICYMI, last year we launched a new initiative to donate 1% of our profits every quarter to an organization doing important work in our community.

AFFA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a South Carolina where all LGBTQ+ people are respected, safe, and free to thrive. They work statewide to provide LGBTQ+ education, advocacy, and community engagement opportunities. AFFA is a vital force for our q***r community and we are proud to support their tireless work to address legislative threats, promote inclusivity, and celebrate q***r joy!

Now through the end of June, we’re totaling up 1% of our profits (including in-store and online sales) and donating directly to AFFA. Please spread the word, give .sc a follow, or make a direct donation if you are able.

04/14/2026

New in the shop! has been a fave brand of ours for years — founded in Fukuoka, Japan in 1994, they make the best daily essentials and writing goods for all your adventures. We’re stoked to now carry a selection of .official notebooks, pocket pens, and retro-Japanese pads and letter sets in the shop and online. Stock up on your next coffee run!

Address

698 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC
29403

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 3pm
Thursday	7:30am - 3pm
Friday	7:30am - 3pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm
Sunday	8am - 3pm

Website

http://sightseeshop.com/

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