Palmetto Dunes General Store
Hours
The Palmetto Dunes General Store is the resort’s everyday stop at 1 Trent Jones Lane: coffee at 5 a.m., a weekday breakfast and lunch counter, a grocery shelf, and everything you forget to pack for the beach. It has been here since 1979, and unlike most of the gated community it does not need a pass to reach.
Palmetto Dunes General Store Menu
What the General Store Serves
The kitchen runs Monday to Friday, with breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The two things the store is known for are its fried chicken and its cinnamon rolls, and it lists awards for best fried chicken and best general store on the island. There is fresh coffee and hot tea all day, and outdoor seating for eating on the spot. If you are feeding a group, the store asks you to call ahead for orders of more than eight meals.
What to Buy at the General Store
The shelves cover the basics for a rental week: groceries, beer and wine (including local Southern Barrel Co. beer), ice cream and candy, sunscreen, Hilton Head apparel and beach essentials. It is the closest place to grab what a villa kitchen is missing without driving off the property.
Getting to the General Store
The store is open to everyone and you do not need a Palmetto Dunes pass to reach it. It sits within walking distance of the beach, the tennis and pickleball center and the golf courses, so it works as a stop on the way to any of them. The rest of the resort’s dining is on the Palmetto Dunes restaurants page, and the community itself is covered in the Palmetto Dunes guide.
What diners say
Guests treat it as the neighbourhood stop: a breakfast sandwich and coffee after a morning bike ride, freshly made fried chicken from the back counter, and snacks, drinks, souvenirs and beach essentials when something got left at the villa. Prices for the food are called reasonable, the location is handy for a quick stop, and the staff are described as friendly and helpful. Covered outdoor seating sits across from the tennis and pickleball courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a pass to visit the Palmetto Dunes General Store?
No. The store says it is fully accessible by anyone and no passes are required.
What are the General Store’s hours?
The store is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 7 to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What is the General Store known for?
Its fried chicken and cinnamon rolls. It also sells groceries, beer and wine, ice cream, apparel and beach supplies.
Where is the Palmetto Dunes General Store?
At 1 Trent Jones Lane in Palmetto Dunes, within walking distance of the beach, the tennis and pickleball center and the golf courses.
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