I got the roast beef With homemade Boursin cheese. The roast beef was perfect and the bread was toasted to perfection. I also had the freshly made mango sweet tea which was incredible. I want to try more of the sandwiches! Definitely recommend this place. read more

Circe's Grotto - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is probably my favorite quick lunch spot downtown. The people who work here are friendly, the food is fantastic, and the mango tea on a hot humid Charleston day is a life saver. My favorite sandwiches are the "Italian Stallion" on the panini bread, or the cuban sandwich. The turkey melt is good too, though I think it is a bit heavy for a summer meal it would be great when it gets colder out. The other things on the menu look great as well, I just have not gotten to them yet. Only potential downside is a limited amount of seating at peak times, but when that happens I just get it to go. Overall a great spot. read more

Circe's Grotto - Turkey melt panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The best roast beef sendwich I ever had, the price was very reasonable. And very nice people too.

Perfect little spot the college students love! Cute and inviting atmosphere, and the service is good and quick. We got a turkey salad sandwich and a turkey stuffing sandwich (first time we've ever seen something like that offered, especially in the summer) and the portion sizes were really big! As somebody else mentioned, I wish there was a half-sandwich option. The turkey salad sandwich was really good, and the turkey stuffing sandwich was fantastic!! I would love to come back and try their breakfast sandwiches. It's a little pricey, but that's to be expected downtown. read more

Circe's Grotto - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Best Mango Iced Tea I Have Ever Had. Ever. Our vegetarian family of four popped in here for an impromptu lunch over the Thanksgiving break (when we were in Charleston as tourists) and were very, very pleased. It's a bright, open space with pale wood floors and a view into the open kitchen. There are three tables with stools, and a brief but steep set of steps up from the street, so not really ADA-friendly ... but we managed because we're strong. We had our youngest son sit in his wheelchair for lunch which worked out just fine. This will not work for everyone, alas. To start with, the lovely lady at the front counter could not have been kinder or more patient as we perused the detailed menu -- really liked her, which let's face it, set a positive tone. (Also setting a positive tone: we entered when there were no other customers so we were able to take over the joint. We have no doubt that if we'd visited while school was in session it would have been a markedly different encounter.) The au courant bearded young man running the kitchen was also inviting but not as garrulous (with me) as the lady, but the lady and I shared the femme d'un certain age lingua franca. Two of us had sandwiches and they were **fantastic**. The bread was top-notch and we felt the ingredients were high quality. Sacrilegious but I still ordered the Caprese in November because that's what I wanted, and the tomatoes had a surprisingly good flavor and texture. The other sandwich (Italian Stallion) was altered to be vegetarian. We also got a souped-up salad for our youngest son (turned out he wasn't feeling it) and a wrap (think it was the breakfast burrito) for my husband: the youngest son ended up devouring the wrap and my husband thought it also delicious. But oh my god was that mango iced tea a cup of heaven. I am in my 40s and have never had such a delicious mango tea of any iteration. Wow. Heavy on mango with a chaser of tea. Bliss. The sandwiches were huge so because of that didn't feel too expensive (they provided lunch for two of us the following day), but the chips and drinks did feel expensive. But I'd pay that again for that mango iced tea .... read more

Okay, so I wasn't entirely jazzed with this place, but it wasn't necessarily bad. We'll start with the context that I have eaten at almost every lunch place within walking distance of the college and so it's being measured against some heavy hitters. I'm also someone on the lookout for new, creative twists on sandwiches. So, that being said: The PROS: The sandwiches are huge. The bread is awesome. The drink selection is neat (though as someone mentioned all on the expensive side) The atmosphere is pleasant. The CONS: My grilled cheese sandwich wasn't melted. I mean... really, it wasn't. You could still see the separate cheese slices. I asked it be heated a bit more and they did though. The sandwiches myself and my coworker had were solid, but generally not as exciting or memorable as other lunch places like Persimmons or Caviar and Bananas. Seating is very limited. The TAKEAWAY: It's not a bad place to get a good sandwich, but in my opinion they have some room for improvement to get to dazzling. My sandwich was filling, but lacked creativity (they did put on avocado and tomato, but nothing that added flavor). Though some people don't need flair, I like getting something I couldn't make at home. I'm hoping the grilled cheese thing was just someone having an off day, but if I had gotten it to go and hadn't been able to get it heated throughout, it would have been a pretty big blow to my experience. If you want a safe, solid option, this is a good bet for a large, filling, sandwich. If you're looking for something unique and exciting, I'm not sure it does better than a few other places in the area. read more

Great spot! I had the horseradish toast beef. very fast even though they were busy! I will be back again, can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

This place not only is overrated with poor service; but also, they gave me food poisoning from their "fresh ingredients". Want to spend $12+ for a sandwich and sit on the toilet for days on end then this is your place read more

"The best panini I have ever had" is a direct quote from my husbands mouth. This is coming from someone who was skeptical about it in the first place because sandwiches can be "too bready". We stopped in for an early lunch around 11, which to my delight is still in time to have breakfast. I had an egg, ham and cheese sandwich which was pretty good. I feel like it needed a sauce, or something to make it less dry. The flavors were very good, but it just needed something else. My husband got the turkey panini, which like I said was the best sandwich he has ever had. He was so excited I could not give this place less than 5 stars. There is not a lot of seating, I wouldn't bring a large group here. They also only have chips as sides (I think), but the rosemary ones are VERY good. read more

Delicious sandwiches! We had the tomato pesto panini, the Tuna panini, and the hummus wrap. Everything was fresh and yummy. Cute little place. Our son loved watching the surfing TV program. Highly recommended!! read more

We got the ham and egg breakfast panini with cheddar and avocado, and it was to die for! The frozen hot chocolate was another excellent choice, and definitely worth the calories. Along with an OJ, the order came to about 14 bucks, so prices were also reasonable. read more

Circe's Grotto - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I got the Turkey Melt Panini. The ingredients meshed well together with none being too overpowering. The sandwich was warm all the way through, as it should be. Definitely one of the best sandwiches I've had. The atmosphere was cute, but (from what I could tell) there were only three tables. The reason why I don't give it a fifth star is because I'm not crazy about their drink selection - they only have specialty bottled $3 drinks or their brewed mango tea, which is good, but also expensive. Overall, I think this place will do great and I will definitely be frequenting it in the future! read more

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Circe's happens to be across the street from my office, so I quickly became a regular shortly after they opened. The owner, Nick, and his crew are all laid back, hard working guys who crank out more huge, simple and delicious sandwiches than you'd imagine they would be able to in a space that size. The Turkey Panini, Turkey with Stuffing and Caprese are personal favorites, though the turkey panini is best by far. Don't miss their mango iced-tea, or cold brew coffee from neighborhood hot spot Black Tap Coffee. The prices are a bit high, though not unreasonable given the price of a sandwich anywhere else on the peninsula, and the friendly vibe makes it all well worth the price. Pro-tip: call ahead! read more

Circe's Grotto - Turkey Panini atop the Caprese - a great combo if you are eating with a good sharer. - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I can only comment on two sandwiches from here...because they are delicious and thus sadly I cannot bring myself to order anything else. The turkey melt and the cuban...both delicious...both gigantic...bring your appetite:) The turkey melt is a warm, melty, turkey and avocado loaded panini. The cuban...well is just that...pressed pork, ham, melty cheese, grainy mustard...yum. The only problem is that if they don't press it long enough...(which has happened)...the bread is a challenge to bite through...the cheese is not melted and the meat not as warm as it should be to make it amazing. Other reviews have mentioned this problem of under "pressing"...so I guess they need to work on that..or maybe mention to the person making yours to leave it on a bit longer. The order at the counter style...with the "kitchen" behind the counter makes this easy to do. Customer service is good. Not overly friendly but polite and efficient. The space is small but has great light. Just a few small tables...personally I like to take mine to go and picnic in one of the beautiful parks nearby. Solid sandwich spot. This one is on my list of regular stops. Def recommend. read more

Amazing sandwich place right off King! Always crowded so get in early! The Thanksgiving Day sandwich is my favorite in Charleston and is always delicious. read more

I'll keep this short and sweet. Clean Place Great Staff Awesome Sandwiches Good Prices Free refills on Tea If you are looking for FRESH FOOD and nice folks then get over there PRONTO !!! read more

Food really great. A good selection of sandwiches and salads and nice outdoor and indoor seating. Highly recommend!

Food looked great online but they didnt have any indoor seating available. Only outdoor seating available despite it being cold and rainy during these wintry charleston months read more

A gem sandwich grotto off King Street. We arrived here at 4pm after trying multiple eateries with no luck. They were closed since it was an off peak time but they nonetheless accommodated us with southern hospitality. Friendly guys prepared paninis for our group including mozzarella pesto, ham & cheese and grilled cheese. Great variety of chips too. They have outdoor seating with lovely music and a window in the back for picking up the sandwiches when they're ready. One of the best sandwiches we have tasted! read more

Absolutely delicious! They have amazing Paninis and great salads, they also have a HUGE selection of all sorts of local and artisanal potato chips which is very fun. We love this place for lunch, it's yummy, filling, and so fun to visit. They have a beautiful outdoor seating area to the side of their cafe. Also we really recommend their turkey panini, it has a signature red pepper mayo on it that is a complete game changer, it totally takes the sand which to a whole new level, it's still comforting and familiar but with such an interesting detail. Absolutely wonderful restaurant, you have to check it out! read more

I had the grilled cheese "Circe's Style". It was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. The ingredients were fresh and light. read more

Circe's Grotto - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place is uber cute, but small. I had a great panini and couldn't have been more happier. We were a bit rushed because we were on a lunch break but I'll definitely have to go back sometime soon. I would've never known about this place if it wasn't for my friend Natalie. Sandwiches, Panini, Salads - perfection! read more

Spend your money elsewhere. I ordered an Italian sandwich, bottle of Coca-cola and a bag of chips. $21.56 before tip. You order at the counter, seat yourself and clear your own waste at the end. The price for lunch is criminal. read more

Amazing..seriously! Freshest ingredients and great prices!! The sandwiches are absolutely huge and beyond tasty. This could be my new favorite lunch spot. Oh and the employees are the nicest. Both times I've been here I've left with an ear to ear smile on my face. read more

Circe's Grotto - The sandwiches are huge and delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This spot is great. The ice tea was great and I also got a chicken burrito which was incredibly yummy. Would highly recommend this place and plan to come again soon! read more

This spot was AMAZING! Laid back, outdoor seating. The sandwiches were delicious! Jack's Special Sandwich and the Turkey Melt were our faves. Everything was great, would highly recommend read more

I got the turkey cranberry sandwich, which I didn't know would be put into a panini press (my fault, it was my first time) but it came out with hot bread and mayo (too much mayo), cold turkey and lukewarm cranberry. I couldn't eat it because I would have preferred it to be either all cold or all hot. I ended up saving it for later and eating it cold from the fridge. I wish I had known or been given the option up front to have it grilled or plain. The seating is limited inside, be prepared to eat outside or take it to-go. read more

I've never had a "garden" salad like this. It was totally unexpected and uh-mazing!! Pesto vinaigrette is perfect! Not too much vinegar and lots of flavor. I'll be back! read more

Circe's Grotto - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I went here for lunch and it was excellent! I ordered the mozzarella panini which was delicious and a generous portion size. The restaurant has limited seating inside and a couple tables outside with umbrellas. The staff were super friendly and quick with processing orders. I would definitely come back next time I'm in Charleston! read more

Circe's Grotto - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We stumbled on this little sandwich shop on our first day here and it did not disappoint! It's definitely small and probably will be busy if the weather's nice but they have a great outdoor patio and they do a great job at getting food out quickly! Absolutely recommend!! read more

I love this place! We had the spinach salad with prosciutto and it's was amazing! I also had the cold brew and my daughter had Greek Frappe, both of which were very good. They were very nice about substitutions on our salads. They people who work here are very welcoming & friendly read more

This is the best salad and sandwich value in town. Plus the owner and his staff are A Plus Plus Must go! read more

Just a fantastic lunch spot! Great food, amazing service, and awesome outdoor seating! I highly recommend the turkey melt with bacon.

Circes grotto has a great spirit, menu, and vision. They fall short in hiring competent or engaging service staff members which can lead to spending more time waiting to receive your food and awkward communication at the register. Back house kicks ass, never had my order messed up. read more

Best place in Charleston. Great food, great service, great environment. I'd eat here every day if I could! read more

Circe's Grotto - Turkey stuffing panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

First things first: the food here is incredible. Extremely well prepared, fresh ingredients, and great taste all around. I challenge you to find something on the menu that won't leave you satisfied. However, a sandwich is only as good as the people who make it, and I'd bet money that you can't find better service anywhere in Charleston. Nick and the rest of his crew make up a superstar team of sandwich slingers! It's easy to call this place a go-to spot for lunch during a busy work day because I know I'll get great service, and be in and out in no time! It says a lot when about a place when you can tell that the employees are there because they want to be, not because they have to be. Fantastic aesthetic, fantastic staff, fantastic service, and fantastic sandwiches. A must-try if you are visiting or if you live here. If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would! read more

Delicious sandwich, cute decor! I had their Cali BLT and it was SO good!

It was good but nothing that special. The lemonade was really good and fresh, so I like it better than the panini. Staff wasn't friendly and all the tables were dirty. read more

We had our favorite lunch during our Southern trip here, 3 salads, all were amazing, fresh ingredients and well balanced; sandwiches,(tuna, caprese and turkey) all were delicious. Everything was clean and served with care. Excellent. We are traveling from CA and truth to be told, Southern cuisine was a little too rich for me. This lunch was a very welcoming break, all fresh and free from a lot of grease and various sauces. read more

Food was delicious! Brandon really knew the menu top to bottom and gave us a great recommendation. Nick was super friendly and made sure we enjoyed the meal. Great spot and will definitely come back. read more