The French Bakery HHI at Shelter Cove
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Where it is
Get directionsThe French Bakery has been a French bakery in Hilton Head’s Shelter Cove since 1998, a café and bakery in the Towne Centre at 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 120, looking out over Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Community Park. Its full name is The French Bakery & European Cuisine, and its web address shortens that to French Bakery HHI. It serves breakfast and lunch every day, opening at 7 a.m. (8 a.m. on Sunday) and closing in the early afternoon.
The French Bakery & European Cuisine Menu
The menu centers on bakery and café fare and French food, with moderate prices.
Breakfast, Brunch and the Pastry Case
The menu is a long one. Omelettes, French toast and crepes come sweet or savory, from a Nutella crepe to a spicy omelette with jalapeño-cheddar sauce, and there are quiches, a crab cake Benedict, soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers at lunch. Breads and pastries are baked on site, and the pastry case by the counter is where many visitors start: croissants, muffins, napoleons and cakes. The bar pours mimosas, Bellinis, sangria and Bloody Marys, which makes it a brunch spot as much as a bakery. Main plates run about $16 to $22.
Some dishes are marked gluten-friendly, but the kitchen warns that flour is in the air, so it is not a safe choice for celiac disease. There is a kids menu for under-12s.
Getting a Table
The French Bakery does not take reservations. At busy times expect a wait; a pastry and coffee to go from the counter is the quick option. There are tables outside as well as the long dining room. Parking is in the Towne Centre lot. For more places to eat nearby, see the Shelter Cove restaurants, and for other island mornings, breakfast on Hilton Head.
What diners say
Diners praise the quiche, the crepes and the French toast, along with the fresh-squeezed orange juice, the lattes and the pastries from the case. They describe the service as friendly and attentive and the room as warm and welcoming. The criticism that recurs is price: some find the food expensive for breakfast.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does The French Bakery take reservations?
No. It seats walk-ins, so expect a short wait on summer weekend mornings.
What time does The French Bakery open?
At 7 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday. It serves breakfast and lunch and closes in the early afternoon.
Is The French Bakery good for brunch?
Yes. Crepes, omelettes, French toast and quiche are served all day, and the bar makes mimosas, Bellinis, sangria and Bloody Marys.
Where is The French Bakery on Hilton Head?
The French Bakery is at Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 120, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, overlooking Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Community Park.
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