There’s a reason why the classic grilled cheese you ordered at a popular restaurant seems far better than the one you made at home, even if both sandwiches are made with the same ingredients. Let’s assume that the restaurant uses the same bread and cheese you do to make your homemade grilled cheese. The restaurant …
With lush landscapes, waterfront views, and delicious lunch options to choose from, there’s no better way to savor a Southern summer than by planning a picnic. We’ll guide you through the essentials of packing and planning your picnic so all you have to do is choose the guest list. Finding the Perfect SpotWhile the …
Foodies know that the best part of traveling is eating like a local. If you love comfort cooking, farm-to-table fare, and fresh seafood, then the Lowcountry is the summer vacation destination for you. Deciding to eat your way around the Lowcountry is easy, but choosing where – and what – to eat can be tricky. …
Love is in the air…or is that just the smell of wedding cake? Either way, there’s no denying that Lowcountry wedding season is back in full swing. Every year, the Lowcountry hosts hundreds of weddings on its sprawling estates and pristine beaches. While there are few things more romantic than tying the knot under a …
Fresh bread. Ice-cold microbrews. Tomatoes picked straight from the garden. Most small-batch foods prove that bigger isn’t always better – and the same goes for coffee. Coffee connoisseurs know that a great cup o’ joe isn’t just about how you make it, it’s also about where you get it from. The way coffee beans are …
The Cottage Cafe and Leslie Rohland featured in the March issue of Southern Living as one of Bluffton’s best places to eat and drink! There’s a lot to love about life in the Lowcountry, including the area’s rich culinary history. There’s no shortage of great restaurants in Bluffton, which is why we’re especially excited to have made …
Leslie Rohland, the recipient of this year’s inaugural Women in Business Award by the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, knows a thing or two about running a business, especially if it involves food.
We’re all family here at The Cottage, but it’s well-known that in the South, manners are everything. From strangers waving hello as they walk by to new neighbors leaving cookies at your door, we locals never miss a chance to show off our famous hospitality. Southern etiquette doesn’t begin and end with saying please and …
They say that cooking is love made visible, and there’s perhaps no better testament to that quote than the world’s favorite dessert: chocolate. Crack open a gooey chocolate chip cookie, bite into a homemade brownie, or cut into a chocolate lava cake, and you’ll know what we mean. If you’re like us, sharing what you …
While chestnuts roasting on an open fire sounds nice, we would much rather have Christmas cookies baking in the oven. Whether you’re heading to a neighborhood potluck, your best friend’s cocktail party, or a good old-fashioned Southern cookie swap, these Gingerbread Snickerdoodles will be the first to disappear from the dessert table. And the best …
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Breakfast: Mon-Fri 9-11am, Sat 8-11am
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, Sat 11-3pm
Sunday Brunch: Sundays 8am-2pm
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The Cottage- 2022 Readers Choice Winner: Great news! The Cottage won Bluffton’s Favorite European Restaurant! |
