Super cute place! It appears to be a local favorite as well as a place people who are visiting return to often. Service was fast as others have noted. I wanted something light and my companion wanted something filling and this place had both. I had the tuna poke salad, and my companion had fried green tomatoes (which are topped with shrimp and served with a marinara type sauce) and the crab and corn pot pie, which is absolutely packed with a ton of crab. It's apparent why this place is so popular! Wish we'd had room for dessert! read more

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I had the Lobster Tempura taco. It came with avocado and chipotle sauce, on a small bed of lettuce, garnished with scallions. It was unbelievable! It was lightly and perfectly fried. If I was a food critic, I'd describe this in ways that make you drive here right now. (We're already planning on coming back tomorrow!) read more

The Cottage - Lobster Tempura taco - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

This was a beautiful lunch spot. The food was perfectly prepared & plated with love. I highly recommend... read more

The Cottage - Original Shrimp & Grits - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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This place doesn't have a ton of options but the food is super good! They do end breakfast at 11am though, so if you want breakfast go early! The parking is easy and free on the street and service was fast. Definitely not a great place for large groups, but they have a good bakery inside as well if you just want desserts or pastries to go. read more

The Cottage - Special- egg scramble with spinach, bacon, tomato on a pastry with sour cream - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

This review is for the afternoon tea. Don't bother. Very disappointing. The scones were stale. The toasted sandwiches brought out were cold and congealed. Our server brought the pastry tier to the table and walked away without describing what anything was. When we asked her to tell us what was on the tier, she didn't know and had to find out. We never got any water or tea refills. Instead of having clotted cream- as described, we had cool whip. read more

I ordered their Breakfast Shrimp and Grits and they were great! It was a little different style for me as I am used to a heavier sauce and not tomato based. The shrimp were fresh and not over cooked but I couldn't tell if they were local or not and I forgot to ask. The staff was awesome! My server was very friendly and knowledgeable. I decided to try one of their slices as cake as well so I ordered the coconut with raspberry glaze and it was perfect with the local coffee they offer. As far as the atmosphere I always love going to Old Town Blufton and The Cottage was the perfect environment to admire the community. I will return to try something else next time! read more

The Cottage - Shrimp & Grits with Eggs Y'all - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Adorable location! We sat on the patio and it was beautiful! We went for lunch and enjoyed the Fried Green Tomato BLT panini! Can't wait to go back! read more

Cute little neighborhood breakfast spot. Came by on a Sunday around 10am and we were seated immediately. Service is fast and good. Within a minute or two, a waitress came and took our drink order. As first timers, we were not ready to order but we were on a timeline. So when she returned with my coffee and our waters, we ordered. I had the corned beef hash and my date had the southern gentleman. While we waited for our food, I perused the cafe, checking out all the tea, decor, desserts and awards. Food came out right away. They also brought us hot sauce and ketchup per our request. Our server came by to see if we needed refills and to see how we liked our food. The southern gentleman was presented different from what I would imagine. I thought it would be a stack of English muffin, fried green tomato, crisscross bacon, sliced sausage, topped w poached egg. Instead, it came in a casserole dish with the English muffin on the side. This was less than ideal because the bacon and sausage were all chopped up and everything was sitting in its own grease. Nonetheless, the dish was tasty, albeit too greasy/fried. The cottage corned beef hash was unusual. It looked more like stewed beef. They cook the corned beef in Worcestershire creme fraiche and then dump it into a piece of bread, and top it with poached eggs. It was a very plain looking dish but it was delicious. I wished for a few more potatoes to be mixed in though. All in all, our dishes were hearty and filling. Service was great. We didn't get any of the sweets; they looked good, but I was put off by the spoon that was fully submerged in the almond cake pan. The almond cake is wet like a tres leches. They should not leave the serving spoon in the pan like that. I'm sure that's a violation. This made me wonder how they fare on their inspections. Of note, this place roasts their own coffee. It's called May River roastery. You can buy their beans! But they really should play up their tea service. The selection is unreal!!!! There is a small bathroom through the kitchen. It's weird cuz it has a shower, but it's clean. Parking is along the street. I would recommend this place for breakfast, coffee and tea. We were in and out of there in less than 40 min which was spectacular, as we were on the way to the airport. read more

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wow, what a surprise.....or should I say what a disappointment! To start with the cake box had a strange smell......certainly not the smell of a baked good. I ordered a cake for our 48th anniversary......it was suppose to be a red velvet cake with chocolate ganache between the layers and a light buttercream icing. Well the red velvet layers tasted like a cake mix, no chocolate ganache....instead a super thick layer of white icing that taste like shortening, and the icing on the outside of the cake was unbelievably heavy. I had already told friends we would be sharing some cake but I hesitated to even give it to them based on taste and appearance. For 48 yrs I've bought a celebratory cake and I honestly can't remember having been so disappointed. I only gave one star because the people seemed friendly read more

Very quant place, with beautiful cats in residence. Sat on the porch which was attractive and comfortable. We didn't realize we were arriving 5 minutes before the kitchen closed so everything was rushed and food flew out (out of order, lunch first with salad later). Hard to keep drinks filled because the very nice server seemed to want to go home. The food was very good (Shrimp and Grits were very tasty but not a lot of shrimp). The Monte Christo is more of a sandwich (toasted bread vs. the deep fried you may be expecting). I'm sure this would be a great place for a leisurely meal if we had arrived earlier. read more

We have enjoyed the Cottage multiple times & it didn't disappoint today. Thursdays are market days for the downtown district, so always a little busier then. The service is always fast and friendly though , and their fried green tomato BLT with homemade pimento cheese is heavenly. Always a great place for lunch when enjoying the local galleries and shops. read more

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Lunch with my wife today at The Cottage in Bluffton today, staff very friendly and helpful ( shout out to Emma "awesome ") ordered the pimento shrimp & grits, delicious.... pleasant place and a must place to go for lunch in Bluffton, highly recommended Very good desserts...! read more

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Amazing food and desserts, cozy atmosphere. Service is awesome. If you go here you have to try the French dip panini!

Breakfast items are all delicious. Pastries are good but overpriced. Historic cottage is cute & cozy place to sit outside on a sunny morning. read more

If you are looking for a Key West vibe, this is the place. Located near all the best shops in Bluffton. Great for outdoor seating.

Very cute place with a good location near several shops and galleries in Bluffton. The menu is a little limited, but I think there's something for everyone. The service is very good with nice staff members. I did not try the desserts, but they looked amazing! I will say I thought the scrambles were overcooked (I hate when eggs get browned, so I ended up just picking out the shrimp and veggies from the scramble); I also found it strange that there were full mozzarella balls, unmelted, in the scramble (I think shredded cheese is best in eggs). Bacon is in a lot of dishes, so if you keep kosher or don't eat pork, keep that in mind. Also, my mom's black coffee cost nearly $4.00, and there was a $3.00 up-charge for grits, even though it was replacing the toast and fruit (i.e. not in addition to them). I would go back, but maybe I'd order something else. read more

Cutest little house turned into a restaurant. Dreamy outdoor seating on their front porch and yard. A few rooms inside with some tables, which is where we ate. Our group of either were sat at two side by side 4 tops. Server was attentive and she had good menu recommendations. She even brought out a sampling portion of the fried green tomatoes for my friends who just wanted to try them, which they loved. I chose the The Crabby Southerner which came with fried green tomato, crab cakes, poached eggs, and hollandaise, with an english muffin and fruit on the side. It was flavorful and just the right size portion. The coffee was locally roasted and tasty which is always a surprise when normally I expected crappy diner coffee at a cafe, but this was not the case here! The adventure to the bathroom brings you through a little bit of a maze past their kitchen and server areas, but once you find it you'll be able to read up on the cool history of the house. read more

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Eggs Benedict were terrific but a bit a bit disappointed that there were onions in the cottage friends without fair warning. Service was fast and attentive. Nice outdoor seating added to the ambience. Worth checking out - just keep an eye out for the onions in the cottage fries. read more

The Cottage - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Great food! Hidden gem in Bluffton. From the afc omelette to the breakfast cocktails, homemade coffee cake and yummy coffee, definitely a place to try! read more

Customer Service, Food and Ambiance were amazing! Will definitely add this to our regular spots to visit when in the HHI area. Looking forward to trying out a High Tea next time. The only gotcha is the restroom is in the middle of the kitchen with a nonworking lock. Had 2 different people walk in while I was completing my business... read more

Walked by this place while in town and thought we should try it the following day for breakfast! What a good desicion! My wife and I started with a great cup of coffee. The waitress was great! I ordered the big breakfast burrito and it was excellent and certainly BIG!! My wife tried the cilantro Love scramble!! She loved it!!! Great spot!!! read more

The Cottage - Big breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

The Cottage is my go-to breakfast place in Bluffton. Every time I come into town, I make it a priority to visit. The food is delicious and SO fresh. I love the American Scramble and Crabby Bernice. The desserts are an added bonus. My personal favorite is the carrot cake. If you're here on vacation, passing through, or live here... I highly recommend making it a priority to visit The Cottage. read more

The Cottage - The American Scramble - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Quaint place with great service and inventive salads. The unsweet ice tea is unique with a touch of mint. There is also a bakery that has the best carrot cake I've had in the area so far and really good blueberry scones read more

Heads Up! The Cottage is open until 3 pm. However, no one can be seated after 2 pm. Please plan accordingly, so you won't be disappointed like I was. The hostess suggested I purchase a pastry. read more

This is an adorable little restaurant in Old Town Bluffton. We ate on the porch. My husband and I both had shrimp and grits that was really delicious. We highly recommend this place and will return. Be sure to visit the old church when you come. They are selling a great cookbook! read more

This place is a joke. How do you think it is acceptable to change 18 to 20 dollars for breakfast when the food and service is way below average. At breakfast you get a basket on the table with packets of ketchup that are like you are in McDonald's. No bread or muffins or anything to complement your meal, and this is a bakery place. All the meals came out at different times, that is ridiculous. At least 8 minutes between the first person and the third. And every time they brought a meal to the table they auctioned it off, not knowing where anything went. Even the last meal that came out the runner asked who it belonged to. You would think if he looked at the table he would notice that one person had no plate while the others were almost done eating. The food it self was horrible, if they think the hash that they serve is appealing, I would be very surprised. The eggs Benedict were the worst I have ever seen . My father used to Masson houses with slop like this. The sauce was so hard and thick it was like paste. I would never recommend this place to anyone, and I will never again get taken for 90$ for three horrible breakfasts. Like I said if this is a joke I don't get it. All three of us agreed that this place is way overpriced and overrated. No one enjoyed the food at all. I am sure that whoever owns this slop shop would never want to try and defend themselves because I'm sure she gets the joke. Give me some kind of evidence that you care one bit and give me a response, I'm sure you never will. read more

The Cobb salad is heaven. Teas are amazing. Pastries are aaaamazing!! Atmosphere is loud and busy. Not relaxing but fun with lots of energy. Hard to hear in a group setting. Food prices seem fair. Everything's fresh and wonderful along with portion sizes. The tea is absolutely wonderful. But if I'm being completely honest nine dollars seems pretty steep for tea. It's a lot less expensive if you purchase it bring it home and make it for yourself. They are extremely strict about their mask policy. Be sure to wear your mask if you leave your seat or you will get hollered at. Literally. Ha! If you need to use the restroom while you are here experience the adventure through the kitchen. :) read more

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Such a cute place to have lunch or coffee and dessert! We wanted to take a break and have a cup of coffee and found a diamond in the rough after touring around Hilton Head Island! Such a quaint coffee shop in the middle of a quaint town! Great outdoor porch to sit and relax! read more

The Cottage - Front porch - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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This is the cutest place tucked away in an old house. Inside and outside dining. The food was exceptional. Service was spot on.

Looking for a great lunch or breakfast spot in Bluffton. This is your place home made food with a very extensive variety to choose from. The gumbo was excellent and my wide salad topped with blackened salmon was excellent. Nice options for Bloody Mary's. Service was very friendly. read more

The Cottage - Blackened Salmon overtop of Salad. - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Always consistent, friendly staff, experienced staff, DOG FRIENDLY, and fantastic ambience. BEST BRUNCH IN BLUFFTON . I can always count on unique options the cottage . Please keep up the good work! read more

The Cottage - Sunday funday ! - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Kim was our server and she was delightful. The Cottage is a quaint place to grab a delicious meal. We came for brunch on a Sunday morning around 10.30 and we're seated immediately. It was chilly so we chose to sit in but they had outside and porch seating and if it was a bit warmer, we'd have done that. Decor is old cottage style with pretty photos adorning the walls and a multitude of vintage teacups and teapots exhibited. We ordered the shrimp and bacon hash with poached eggs. Delicious! Coffee was strong and hot but not my fave tasting. Servers wore masks but not gloves and there was hand sanitizer to use. You have to walk through the kitchen to the bathrooms - kinda quirky but adds to the charm. Give this place a shot. It's good! read more

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Dog friendly breakfast spot. They even have a doggie menu! The dishes are flavorful and the waitstaff was attentive and friendly. read more

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Gumbo looked delicious, however whatever flavor the chef layered into it was masked by the burnt roux. I usually follow a strict rule to not order gumbo east of Baldwin County, AL, but since I now live here, I have sampled a few cups now and then. Been lucky until today. Also, what the heck is with ice cold and extra sweet cornbread? Wife loved her shrimp and grits. read more

Food is amazing and the service was great too. All you need to know though is the food is the star! Will patron often!

One of the greatest breakfast or brunch options in the Lowcountry...I've never been disappointed. Food is wonderful and the "cottage" is a classic step back in time. read more

We love this place - yes it is often brimming with people and overcrowded but that's because it's got a great local feel and the food is good. This place just has good vibes - it makes you want to enjoy your sweet little lunch a little longer and enjoy the moment. Shrimp tacos with watermelon salsa are amazing and I also often get the fried green tomatoes and shrimp. No matter how full don't skip dessert ( even if you take a piece of cake to go ) . Yum read more

The Cottage - Coconut cake - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

We were in So. Carolina visiting friends and they took us to Bluffton for lunch. I like to think that I can judge an eatery by its looks out side. I liked the look of the cottage at first glance. After going inside, I liked it more. After looking at the menu, I liked it even more. I ordered the Blue Crab, Corn and Bacon Pot Pie. What is not to like there? The dish exceeded my expectations. It was all I hoped it would be. I don't normally have desert at lunch but I've never said no to a slice of Southern Pecan Pie. I'm in love. The wedding will be in August and we're registered at Nieman-Marcus. My other half had Shrimp and Grits. Neither one of us has not stopped raving about the place since we left. I'll be back. read more

Great food and atmosphere. One of my favorites in Bluffton. Servings are generous and I usually take the other half home for later. I enjoy sitting on the porch with family and friends. read more

We have eaten here several times. This place is amazing. Food is always good and I would be a miss not say how heavenly the deserts are. You can just come for coffee and deserts it's that good. We will eat here again. Tonight tried the poke bowl and it was one of the best poke bowls I have ever eaten. So good. read more

The Cottage - Salmon and tower of veggies with seasoned potatoes wedge. - Cafes Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina