The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room

The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room is a bakery in Bluffton, SC. The establishment provides breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch, featuring sophisticated cuisine with a Lowcountry flair. Their offerings include fresh-baked pies, cakes, tarts, scones, and cookies, alongside an assortment of teas, coffees, and homemade preserves available for takeout or shipping. The cafe has earned a 4.50 rating from 776 reviews.

The business operates out of a restored 1868 cottage that was originally built by J.J. Carson. Since 2009, the cafe has been led by Chef Ambassador Leslie Rohland, who provides a dining experience characterized by Southern hospitality. The menu features notable items such as the Pimento shrimp and grits, various benedicts, and seasonal lunch specialties like cornmeal crusted catfish and crab and corn pot pie. Guests can choose to dine indoors in a cozy setting or outdoors on the porch.

Located on Calhoun Street, the cafe is a short walk from Dubois Park, Martin Family Park, and the Heyward House Historic Center. It is situated near Bluffton Town Hall and Michael C Riley Elementary School, and is close to Bruin Road.

The establishment is recognized for its award-winning cuisine, having received numerous national Good Food Awards and being named one of SC’s 10 Best Shrimp & Grits by USA TODAY. Their shrimp and grits recipe has also earned the People’s Choice Award for Best Shrimp Recipe at the Beaufort Shrimp Festival.

The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room continues to serve the community with authentic Southern charm and culinary excellence in the heart of Bluffton.