Watusi Cafe

We found this little gem on Hilton Head Island. We came back twice, once for breakfast and rode our bikes back for lunch another day. Laid back style. The coffee, smoothies and more menu makes you want to come back and try them all. For breaskfast I had Salmon Benedict. For lunch the Farmers Market , which was a veggie sandwich with eggplant. I ate the whole thing. My granddaughters loved the chocolate chip pancakes. They have inside and outside seating. Friendly staff. We ate outside once and the hostess brought the girls a blanket to ward off the chill in the air.They do practice covid protocol. Wear a mask. Check out their menu on line and you can join the wait list if you are headed to this cafe.

Wonderful little spot for brunch on the island with indoor and outdoor seating. Staff was very friendly and food was delicious! I’m not a vegetarian but ordered the vegetarian Benedict because it sounded so amazing, and it did not disappoint- portables mushroom, spinach, red peppers and onions with poached eggs on top of cauliflower cakes 🤤 The coffee selection was nice and high quality as well, and the safety precautions were clearly outlined and followed well. There was a wait but there’s a cute shop to peruse while you wait so it went quickly. Will definitely return for a vacation brunch again.

This place was great! Go early or expect a wait. We waited probably 15 minutes before being sat at the breakfast counter— front row seat to Amy making the smoothies, espressos, and other coffee drinks. She was a machine! Clearly she has been doing this for a minute. We tried the honey bun and the pecan pie espressos and both were very good. The menu had plenty of variety for whatever you might be in the mood for and there were plenty of gluten free and vegan options. We had the steak benedict over a gf english muffin and a create your own omlette. Played the provided “shut the box” dice game while we waited for our food. Portions were above average but were both so good that we didn’t leave anything for leftovers. Chatted with Amy a little about the history of the place while we payed our check. Overall it was a great experience and we would relish the chance to go back. The kind of place you’d love to be a regular at.

The overall atmosphere of this restaurant was great. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The wait was almost an hour, so add yourself to waistlist. Breakfast was good and coffee ok.

Excellent find in Hilton Head, very close to Coligny Circle. Perfect breakfast and lunch spot. Absolutely Delicious Gluten free options. Make sure to get there early. It opened at 8am, we got there a little after. The time we left there was a 30 minute wait. But SO Worth it! Can’t wait to go again! I Highly Recommend!

Took ages to get us sat down and it wasn’t super busy. We asked for water 3 times before we were given any water. We waited 45 minutes for very average food and plus the bad service, overall would not recommend. If you do go, don’t get the tuna bowl, it was super salty.

Wonderful breakfast. We try to eat here on every visit to HHI, and they never disappoint. Food is always fresh and cooked perfectly, and service is great as well.

Excellent eggs Benedict. Really one of the best I've had. Also great mimosas. We loved our waitress. She was so patient.

I don’t know how anyone could have a bad experience here. Service was above and beyond. Our food was delicious. The coffee bar and coffee options was out of this world. 10/10 couldn’t have left a stronger impression. My only regret is that we didn’t get to go here more then once!

(8/17/20 visit)
We ordered takeout while visiting the island. Everything was delicious! I ordered the Ocean Club, a Caramel Sticky Bun, & an iced Pecan Pie (espresso drink) that was sooooo good! I would definitely visit again if I’m ever in town!