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Where it is
Get directionsThe Purple Cow Coffees & Confections
The Purple Cow Coffees & Confections is a small bakery and coffee window at 32 Office Park Road, Suite 109, on the south end of the island. Everything is baked from scratch: donuts (traditional and vegan), mini cheesecakes, pastries and custom cakes, with espresso drinks to go with them. It is a walk-up window rather than a sit-down cafe, so plan on taking your order with you.
The Purple Cow Coffees and Confections Menu
The menu centers on bakery and café fare, with low prices.
What to Order at the Purple Cow
Reviewers come for the donuts, baked fresh and finished with toasted marshmallow, and for the cheesecake bites. Gluten-free donuts get repeated praise, and the shop will customize a box if you text ahead. Cakes, cookies, pop-tarts and a salted caramel latte also come up. Some reviewers find the prices on the high side for what you get.
Hours and Ordering
The window is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 3:30 to about 10 p.m., and closed Sunday through Tuesday. Standard preorders need 24 hours’ notice, and cakes and large orders need at least three days. You can preorder by email or by texting 843-681-CAKE, or call (843) 681-2253.
Getting There
Office Park Road is a small commercial street off the island’s south end, with parking in front of the strip. For more sweets, see Hilton Head bakeries and dessert on Hilton Head, and for gluten-free options dietary needs on Hilton Head. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Purple Cow on Hilton Head open?
Yes. The bakery's own site and Google show it open Wednesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:30 to about 10 p.m., at 32 Office Park Road, Suite 109.
Does the Purple Cow have gluten-free and vegan donuts?
Yes. There is a vegan donut menu, and reviewers praise the gluten-free donuts, which can be customized when you order ahead.
How do I preorder from the Purple Cow?
Email or text 843-681-CAKE. Standard preorders need 24 hours' notice, and cakes and large orders need at least three days.
Is the Purple Cow a restaurant?
No. It is a walk-up bakery and coffee window, so orders are taken to go.
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