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3.7 (692 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Mixed Berry Crepe
Phil G.

Greeted upon entry and seated immediately while on a low season lunch stop. Our server Jesse was properly attentive. Our orders came out so quick causing me to compliment on the speed. She ordered the Mixed Berry Crepe served elegantly over a raspberry sauce. She found it tasty. I had the Chicken Salad Sandwich on a freshly made crusty cranberry bread with lettuce and tomato served with a side of choice. I chose the super fresh mixed fruit! It was all delicious. The ambiance was non-pretentious with some pretty cool decorations. Part of the bakery cafe entrance was dedicated to showcases of decadent appearing desserts. The crepe was $19.59 and the sandwich was $19.99. I thought the price was appropriate for the taste and quality provided.

The Normandy Crepe but w/chicken instead of mushrooms and this was sooooooooooooooo amazingly tasty! I will be back!!!!
Tahnita C.

I found the French Bakery on YELP before checking out my hotel down the street. This was 1 of 3 highlights of my birthday trip! When I tell you this is a pure gem in this plaza of my God...believe when I say you could not pick a better spot to enjoy breakfast or brunch at. This place is too tier brunch spot and thus is coming from a person who does not really care much about breakfast/brunch. Service: Nothing short of professional & delightful servers. Ambiance: Friendly patrons and knowledgeable staff Food: I wanted to try so many items! Everything that came out I was trying to take a peep at...what everyone ordered! Whatever you order you can NOT go wrong here! I recommend sharing cause you pay for what you get here so, it's pricey BUT, shareable. Otherwise you will definitely have leftovers to enjoy at home. Food: i tried the NORMANDY for $20.49 {Bursting with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy applewood bacon, beechwood ham and I substituted (sautéed cremini mushrooms) for sliced seasoned chicken breast which came topped w/a creamy cheddar cheese sauce and pimento garnish.} Oh my God!...just thinking about it as I type this...is currently making my mouth water! With that being said, it's a must I hit this spot up again when I come back to Hilton Head! @French Bakery - You have an exquisite thing going here so, please don't change a thing!!!! Note: My navigation did take me round & round; it did not pick up the correct location. I had to call the restaurant and they gave me a landmark of their location. If you pull in from the major access road just head past the shops, all the way to the rear (facing north you should see a park in the rear and they are facing the small park area).

Almond croissant (awful/10) Blueberry Danish 6/10 - corn syrupy tasting
Michael P.

Don't be fooled and save your hard earned money. Reviews aren't great here but typically it's service and price related with their sit-down meals. I thought, if the pastry are a little pricey, but really good, then I don't mind. We'll, I'm here to confidently tell you they're not really good, in fact, they're average at best. Spent $9 for an almond croissant that tasted like it came from a grocery store pastry box and then $8.79 for a blueberry Danish that was better but had a distinct corn syrupy flavor that shouldn't have been present. To elaborate on the croissant.. It felt like it was day old. Not crisp, no great layers, not flaky. Just meh. Absolute rip off. Have yet to find exceptional or even great pastry on this island, have tried a few of the most popular spots now and none have held a candle to what we have back home in new england and light years away from what you can get out on the west coast. Steer clear of French Bakery "unless you like overpaying", to quote another reviewer. I'd add, "overpaying for below average pastry".

Chicken salad sandwich on a cranberry and orange bread. Very good and very very large
Sharon R.

It's a little expensive, but nothing more than any place else on the island. The helpings are very large. I did order a side of Polish sausage this time and I won't do that again. It was a little greasy and not very much for the $5 price point.

Deliciously prepared croque madam! So big!
Johanna G.

Absolutely charming French bakery! A party of four, with four happy customers! My husband and I ordered the Black Forest latte, croque madame and a side of bacon. Everything was deliciously prepared and plated! The portions are very generous. We also visited last year and had the same lovely waiter, wish I had his name to post kudos! Recognized other workers as well, which means they must have a low turnover . They offer indoor and outdoor seating and both are ample! If you're on Hilton Head Island I highly recommend a visit.... and a dessert and or baguette for later!

George S.

Can't go wrong with coffee & pastry to go or dine in for a spectacular breakfast! Everything is amazing & delicious!

Libby V.

I always look forward to a trip here. My very favorite is chicken Salas on their apricot and cranberry bread. And it's so big that my husband and I share it. Add a glass of wine and it's a perfect lunch. Sadly, they close after lunch so don't plan dinner here. Also, buy some of the beautiful desserts and pastries before leaving. You'll be glad you did!

Chocolate coconut macaroon latte
Jillian T.

Cute spot in new shelter cove with sidewalk seating and nice ambiance. Can be slow service during peak times and food is alright but overpriced. Quiches have great flavors on the menu but come out a little bland/cheesy for my taste. Latte was served iced instead of hot as ordered but with great presentation (unexpectedly included an actual macaroon making it a $10 drink which could have been better mixed).

Irina G.

Cute place. Seating indoors and outdoors. It took me a while to be able to order a coffee. Lots of people working here but all ignoring me for enough time to write review. Also officially the most expensive latte I ever got at $8 - and it's not even the fancy kind with the art on it. May be a descent place for breakfast but not a good coffee spot. Plus side is location as it is across from a kids park and sculpture park.

D.B. C.

It was so bad. The young lady who served us didn't check in on us. Barely helped us. Someone else had to step in to help her multiple times. Even when the check came out yet another server came to help us and said she was busy rolling silverware. Excuse me???? Not only was the service bad the food was so bland it's crazy. The coffee wasn't strong enough. We had to salt and pepper our food bc there was no seasoning. The sauce was very bland. The French onion soup was sour and not thick at all. Would not recommend.

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Our favorite restaurant in HH! Delicious food, fresh squeezed oj, honey lavender latte, and cute atmosphere and decor.

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4.3(2.7k reviews)
3.1 mi
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Lowcountry Backyard was one of those places that feels like it's been there forever in the best…read morepossible way. Quirky, unpolished, a little tucked away, and absolutely full of character. It doesn't feel corporate or manufactured at all. More like you've stumbled into somebody's lovingly chaotic backyard dinner party where the food just happens to be genuinely top-tier. The mismatched charm, handwritten feel, and warm atmosphere are part of what makes it so special. There's this brilliant contrast between the laid-back hole-in-the-wall vibe and the seriously refined cooking coming out of the kitchen. We started with the fried green tomatoes which were incredibly tender, fried perfectly, and drizzled with a lovely house-made ranch. The sweet house pickles alongside were such a good touch. We also each had a cup of she crab soup which was beautifully seasoned and packed with tonnes of crab morsels. For mains, we shared the shrimp and grits and completely understood why the recipe has won awards, including being recognised as the 3rd best in the world. The recipe is rooted in traditional Lowcountry cooking but elevated with layers of flavour that somehow still feel comforting and homemade. The grits were unbelievably creamy, and the shrimp and sausage were perfectly cooked with fantastic flavour throughout. We also split the seafood purloo with blackened grouper, and it was equally impressive. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted incredibly fresh without trying too hard to be fancy. What really made the experience though was the staff. Everyone went above and beyond. They took time to chat with us about the area, paced the courses perfectly so nothing felt rushed, and by the end we were leaving with handshakes feeling more like guests than customers. Places like this are getting harder to find. We'll absolutely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Lowcountry food served by genuinely wonderful people.

Disappointing. The reviews were stellar, the food was not. The derive was good, but that's kind of…read morewhere it ended. Except for the fried green tomatoes- those were very good, dipped in blue cheese dressing (ranch was bad, tasted like plain mayonnaise with a parsley sprinkle) The pimento cheese appetizer was so disappointing! Tasted like cream cheese mixed with packaged shredded cheddar and 3 small pieces of raw red pepper; served with stale corn chips and uninspired pita. Was so looking forward to good homemade pimento cheese in the south! The grouper sandwich was sad, my friend only ate the fish and left the bun and tomatoes on the plate. The mac and cheese was even sadder, described as baked mac and cheese it was more like old leftovers, cold, separated noodles that were really dry. The shrimp blt salad- the aforementioned fried green tomatoes were the best part. The bacon was cold and floppy and kind of unchewable. It was served on wilted arugula. I'm so confused by all the rave reviews! Maybe this was a one off.

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4.2(804 reviews)
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Nectar is still amazing after all these years. Newer location on William Hilton Py but just as…read morenice. The service was excellent and the food was just as good. Great drink selections and many menu items if you're not feeling breakfasts foods. Wide gave a thumbs up on her espresso martini as the did it right.

Had reservation for 6:15p. Got there and were seated…read morequickly. Waited forever for waiter to come by and when he did he was not friendly and complaining about how long his day was (his name was Tweedy?). He got drink order wrong and was mostly absent during the entire meal. We asked the hostess if we could move booths to a larger booth due to a few in our party being larger people. There were two larger booths open (one was seated with four people). She told us that the larger booths were only for tables of 6 or more. I showed her that there were four people at one and she said that they were an early seating vit we couldn't move. The thing is this... the four top was seated AFTER we were seated. Other two tables sat empty until the last few minutes of our dinner. The food wasn't anything special either. One dish was bland. Another not cooked well. Crabcakes were delicious but 1/4 isn't all that good when you're paying that much. Anyways, we used to LOVE this play. Always had good service, good food and took care of customers. Something has changed in the last year. Nectar used to a "must eat" on our trips. Not any more.

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4.2(834 reviews)
3.3 mi
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While I didn't come this time for breakfast, I came to this location for the coffee the six out of…read morethe seven days we were in Hilton Head! This location is a block away from the heart of Coligny. Every morning after our beach walk, we'd head her for a coffee. We got there early enough where there was never really a line. We wound up always ordering an iced sand dollar latte with almond milk and light whip. I'd also order a hot sand dollar for my husband. The staff was pretty friendly. I will say, when there was a line, one barista didn't seem like nearly enough. The line would get pretty long and took longer to get your coffee. I love the Sand Dollar latte. It's a combo between honey and cinnamon. We'll be back!

We visited Watusi on Saturday and had a great experience with friendly staff, so we decided to…read morereturn on Sunday to celebrate our anniversary. Unfortunately, the second visit was a completely different experience. After a 40-minute wait, we received a text saying our table was ready. We went inside and waited behind other guests in the designated "your table is ready" area for over five minutes, only for the owner to tell us she had given our table away. She then proceeded to clear another table while we continued to wait. There were several open tables, including the booth we had sat in the day before. I mentioned that it was our anniversary and asked if we could sit there. The owner told us no because it was reserved for a larger party. However, throughout our entire meal and until we left, no one ever sat at that booth or any of the other open tables. To make matters worse, another party of four later asked to move to that exact booth and was allowed to sit there. We also ordered specialty coffee drinks that were quite expensive, but they didn't arrive until after our food was served. Then, while eating, I bit into the seed that had been left in the avocado. It was especially disappointing because our first visit had been so positive. We chose to come back to celebrate a special occasion, but the poor communication, inconsistent treatment of guests, and issues with the food and service left us frustrated. Unfortunately, what started as a great first impression turned into a disappointing anniversary experience. We expected much better, especially from the owner.

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Breakfast burrito with hashbrowns and biscuit with honey butter.

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4.7(934 reviews)
2.5 mi
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Usually am skeptical when a place has such unanimously great reviews and is all over TikTok, but…read moreJava hit it on the head. First, the staff is so kind, quick, and happy to explain anything to meet your needs. For the food - some people describe it as a better chipotle, but I disagree. Java Burritos are their own thing and much better. The portions much larger, the quality of food much better, and the flavor is excellent. We got the Java special protein, which is a mix of queso sauce, sour cream, steak, and chicken, and it was amazing. The toppings also were fresh and the options were plentiful. For the coffee - we went with the iced crème brûlée lattes, it was excellent as well. It was the first latte I have had in a while that hit the perfect balance of not being too sweet while not being bitter. Very smooth!

This was my first time visiting Java Burrito Company while in Hilton Head Island, and I had a great…read moreexperience! I ordered the tacos and customized them with all the veggies. The taco shells were really crispy, which I appreciated, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. The service was quick, making it a great option if you're looking for a fast and casual meal. The ordering process is similar to Chipotle--you wait in line and choose what you'd like, whether that's a burrito, bowl, tacos, nachos, or a quesadilla, and then customize it with the fillings and toppings you want. Overall, it was a fun spot with a convenient setup and tasty food. I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm back in Hilton Head!

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