4 Best Cafes near Pawleys Island

“Just Amazing!!! Really unexpected and surprised when the food came to my table!!! Such a beautiful and well done Spinach Quiche and Turkey Sandwich. Super fresh ingredients and tasty flavors. 5 stars presented and the beautiful smiles of the chef and her partner was the cherry on the top. So peaceful place for just forget about all yours problems and clear your mind. Thank You so MUCH, keep it up!!!! Gean Franco Moccia, Hendersonville, NC“

“We love J Peters in Pawleys Island. We are frequent visitors. Our one complaint - which we have mentioned to our waitress and the staff, the restaurant is cold and to the point it's uncomfortable. We've asked them more than once to "warm it up" - and the staff agrees - but our comments fall on deaf ears. It never changes!“

“If you’re riding down Highway 17 through Pawleys Island and haven’t stopped at Pawleys Island Bakery yet, go ahead and fix that.

I’ve been meaning to swing by for a while and finally made it happen this morning. I called my order in ahead of time so it would be ready for pickup, and everything was smooth from the start. They’ve got plenty of parking — a nice, big, clean lot that makes it easy to get in and out without fighting traffic.

When you walk inside, it’s a cute, welcoming space with a counter full of beautiful desserts and baked goods. Even though I had already ordered, it was hard not to stand there and admire everything in the case.

I went with a bacon, egg, and cheese on a hard roll — and it was better than I expected. Large, fresh, and clearly made with top-notch ingredients. One of those breakfast sandwiches that feels like it was done right, not rushed. You can taste the quality.

The staff member on duty was polite and genuinely hospitality-minded. It didn’t feel like a quick transaction. After handing over my order, there was a mention that cakes were being baked in the back and that normally there would be more cakes in the case — just letting me know more items were coming out. That kind of small detail says a lot about customer service. It felt thoughtful and welcoming.

They had three coffee options today: cinnamon bun, pecan, and Kona. I went with the plain Kona, and it was a great cup of coffee — smooth and flavorful. My only “complaint”? I wish the cup was just a little bigger.

All in all, Pawleys Island Bakery delivered a solid breakfast experience — good food, good coffee, and good hospitality. I’ll definitely be back to try some of those cakes next time.“

“Courtyard Cafe is a small walk up window in Brookgreen Gardens. They have a pretty good selection of sandwiches. We've tried their pulled pork, turkey sandwich, and hotdogs. Everything we've tried has been good. There are tables in a shaded area to the side of the courtyard with restrooms nearby“