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The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room
Shrimp and Grits
Mentioned multiple times as amazing and phenomenal with perfectly cooked shrimp and grits praised for their flavor and quality.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Frequently recommended as a fabulous appetizer, packed with flavor and the right textures.
Crab Cakes
Highly recommended as part of salads and breakfast dishes, noted for being flavorful and well-prepared.
Power Salad
Described as the best salad some reviewers have ever had, often including salmon, shrimp, and crab cake.
Poached Eggs with Hollandaise
Praised for being perfectly cooked and part of delicious breakfast dishes.
Cottage Corned Beef Hash
Mentioned as divine and perfectly cooked for breakfast.
Challah French Toast with Apples and Pecans
Described as divine, perfectly cooked and served hot.
Chocolate Cake
Highly recommended dessert noted for being rich, delicious, and moist.
Coconut Pie
A family favorite dessert, described as amazing and delicious.
Red Velvet Cupcakes and Cake Slices
Recommended for their wonderful moist texture and rich flavor.
Pistachio Slice and Mint Lemon Cake Slices
Praised for their amazing taste and moist texture.
Burger
Mentioned as cooked perfectly and very tasty.
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 3 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 3 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 3 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 3 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
About The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room
Cozy spot serving afternoon tea & baked goods along with Southern fare in a restored 1868 cottage.
Amenities & services
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room known for?
It is especially known for shrimp and grits, which reviewers call amazing and one of the standout dishes. Fried green tomatoes, crab cakes, and corned beef hash are also frequent favorites, and the restaurant is praised for serving them in a historic Old Town Bluffton cottage.
What dishes are most recommended at The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, corned beef hash, and crab cakes. Other specific dishes that get strong mentions are challah French toast with apples and pecans, the gumbo, the burger, and the power salad with salmon and shrimp.
What is the atmosphere like at The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room?
The vibe is cozy, historic, and homey, with porch seating that many guests enjoy when the weather is nice. It works well for breakfast or lunch with family or friends, and solo diners are also specifically listed among the crowd it serves.
Is The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $20 to $30, and reviewers say the food is worth it for the location and quality. Several comments call the meals a great value for Bluffton, with generous praise for the flavor, service, and dessert selection.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait at The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room?
Reservations are accepted, and brunch and lunch reservations are recommended, with some listing reservations as required. Reviewers also mention that it is usually busy, with comments about lots of covers and a wait being part of the experience.
Is parking available at The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room?
Yes. Free street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room offers vegan options.
Is The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room kid-friendly?
Yes, The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room is good for kids.
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