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Serves meat, vegan options available. Family-owned local restaurant with vegan choices. Menu is clearly labeled and includes Just Egg mushroom burrito, vegetable sandwich with vegan cheddar, Mediterranean hash, cabbage peanut salad, bibimbap and more. Breakfast available all day. Open Mon-Sun 7:30am-2:00pm.
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71 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA, 29928
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 20 May 2022 by Guest
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28 Reviews
First Review by Molllie
sharborg73
Points +16
Shar B. - Edit
Phenomenal. So many yummy vegan options including pancakes, stuffed French toast and a bagel sandwich. Couldn’t have been happier. If I could give it 5 stars i would but happy cow doesn’t let you give that to places that aren’t full vegan or veggie
Read morePros: The bagel sandwich
Cons: None
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frannysmom
Points +47
Amazing vegan options and fun atmosphere! - Edit
The Mediterranean hash was delicious! Also would highly recommend the vegan cream cheese stuffed French toast and Belgian waffles😄Great service!
Read morePros: Great options, Lovely service
Cons: Kinda pricey
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BlueNote504
Points +22
High quality vegan option (breakfast/lunch) - Edit
Our family has visited Hilton Head Island for many years each summer and discovered Watusi in Aug 2024. Went every day during a weeklong visit. The place is a gem in an area where Whole Foods closed its only store in summer 2024 and good vegan restaurant options are limited, or gourmet and expensive. Entrees priced at $35-40 are manageable for those arriving via private jet and/or tooling around in Range Rovers and Mercedes G class SUVs, yet for regular people it's a bit much.
Read moreWatusi offers vegans high quality food in a relaxed atmosphere, with acommodating staff, good service, indoor/outdoor seating, and they offer multiple options so you don't feel locked into the same dish each visit. As with all restaurants, pricing for vegan dishes is higher yet that's a challenge everywhere. What can they do is suppliers charge then more for vegan ingredients? We prefer to pay a bit more vs having nothing at all . Most importantly, Watusi has mgmt/ownership who are present. They care about the estaurant and those it serves. It's not just a side gig business operated by absentee owners.
Pros: Variety of vegan dishes avail, Multiple non-dairy milks avail, They care about delivering quality food
Cons: once they ran out of certain vegan ingredients
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CarrotJax
Points +148
Lots of options - Edit
Menu seems to change each year but I was shocked at the number of vegan items!
Read moreVegan bagel breakfast sandwich was great. Plenty of both sweet and savory options. Service was excellent. They have oat milk for coffee drinks.
Highly recommend.
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MichaelTelesky
Points +1318
Many vegan options - Edit
So glad we stopped in for breakfast while vacationing in Hilton Head. So many thoughtful vegan options are offered. The Mediterranean hash was hands down one of my best breakfast items I’ve ever had. The family had a vegan sandwich on a baguette and avocado toast with just egg. We so appreciate them putting thought into an inclusive menu for everyone.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Wait list option on website
Cons: Very long time to get food
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Forksvegan
Points +106
Great Options! - Edit
Have been going here while on vacation for 3 years, ever since we discovered the vegan options on the menu. It is so hard to find vegan breakfast options on HHI. Watusi Cafe offers a Just Egg sandwich, burrito, snow pea and avocado toast, and vegan stuffed French toast. All are delicious!
Read morePros: Vegan Sandwich, Stuffed French Toast
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alexanj
Points +97
Always Great Vegan Food - Edit
I tried the snap pea Avocado Toast with Just egg, amazing!!!! Personally, my cappuccino did taste a bit off today but otherwise never had a problem!
Read morePros: Options, Service, Friendless
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rasika.venkat
Points +3727
Vegan options near Coligny Beach - Edit
I wanted to love this place, seeing all the great reviews. I ordered the Mediterranean Hash which sounded super exciting. It was okay but not my favorite.. pretty greasy and a bit under-seasoned.. I left wishing I’d ordered the vegan French toast instead. 🙁
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-21
Pros: Location!! Not too many vegan options in this area
MichaelTelesky
Oh, I just had this and yes, definitely greasy but tasted like olive oil. Mine had tons to seasoning and flavor though. Wonder if they switched up the seasoning?
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graceemily
Points +239
Amazing Vegan Breakfast! - Edit
I was impressed by the variety of vegan breakfast options available at this restaurant! We ordered the vegan bagel sandwich, hash browns, and French toast, and everything was delicious. The vegan options were clearly labeled, and they had plant-based milks available for lattes. However, they didn't have many vegan dessert options, just a chocolate chip cookie. The atmosphere was delightful, and the service was quick!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Quick service , Great atmosphere
Cons: A little pricey, but very good!
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TheVeganAbroad
Points +129
Many vegan options! - Edit
Wish I could give this place 5 stars. Stuffed vegan French toast? Vegan egg scrambles? Avocado toast with Just Egg? Options galore! I wanted the French toast but ordered the Mediterranean hash which had eggplant, veggies, hash, Just Egg, and fake feta and tasted incredible! I almost licked the plate clean. Love this place, gotta go back to Hilton Head to try the French toast!
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trenityw
Points +1029
Good vegan options - Edit
The vegan options here are good, probably the best place on the island to get vegan food.
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Vegan_Jenlynn
Points +206
Nice vegan options - Edit
The menu clearly identifies vegan options, there are several. I ate there twice, had the strawberry cream cheese stuffed French toast, the bagel sandwich with peppers, spinach, vegan cheese and Just Egg. I did make the mistake of trying to piece together my own bagel sandwich A la carte without the peppers and spinach. It was more expensive that way and it wasn't good. It wasn't t very hot and the cheese wasn't melted. My husband is vegetarian and had the Mediterranean. He said it was very flavorful, lots of rich flavors. They also have a coffee menu and have vegan milk options.
Read morePros: Clearly labeled menu, Strawberry French toast, Bagel sandwich
Cons: Higher upcharge
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HWF
Points +73
Mediterranean hash =delicious - Edit
The sauce on top of the eggs is really good -- some kind of slightly tangy creamy sauce with a bit of herbs in it. Reminds me of aiolis. Just egg was great, feta wasn't super feta-y and there wasn't a ton but it was nice. The portion felt a bit small, especially for $16. I like the kalamata olives and micro greens (wouldn't mind more of those!). They have several hot sauces and little paper ketchup containers on request.
Read morePros: Sauce (good flavor!), vegan substitutes- already included on this item, great menu markings -easy to order vegan
Cons: Size, price
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TiaStreeterHutchins
Points +3213
Plenty of excellent vegan options - Edit
All of their vegan food is so good. I got the mediterranean hash with “Just Egg” and no cheese, a latte with oat milk and a smoothie. All their coffee drinks and smoothies can be made with almond, soy or oatmilk.
Read morePros: Dog friendly outdoor patio, Fresh and delicious , Great staff and perfect location to bike to
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BrianNorton
Points +115
Loved the vegan options - Edit
Appreciated the variety of vegan options here!
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2845
Wonderful cafe - Edit
The sit down cafe portion of this establishment is wonderful. Plethora of vegan options and well-explained meat/dairy options that can be made vegan. Food is delicious and service was great. Prices (especially for HH) were very reasonable. And breakfast all day? Yes please. The quick grab portion of this establishment is a bit of a different story IMO. They have one vegan bagel sandwich option and one vegan baked good option (chocolate chip cookie). They look like what you would expect from a grab-n-go counter and the cookie tasted not great. Service in this area did not compare to the service received on the restaurant side of the establishment. Stick with the sit down cafe.
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MelanieForrey
Points +906
Mixed Review - Edit
We were so excited to visit this cafe because of how vegan friendly it appeared. The atmosphere is welcoming and adorable, and the menu was enticing - there were several clearly vegan options that sounded divine! Breakfast is our jam, and we saved this place for our last morning as a treat. We ordered the Mediterranean hash, the stuffed French toast, and a vegan pancake. The pancake arrived first and had bacon on it, so they took it back to the kitchen. Next came the hash which was beautiful and I highly recommend!Finally, after the rest of our party was served, we were approached and told the pancake was being remade. When we asked about the French toast we were informed they were out. A waffle with strawberries was ordered in its stead, which arrived near the end of the meal. The food is pricey, with many additional charges for vegan options, but it all tasted great and was good quality. All this to say, I’m glad we went, even though it wasn’t quite what we hoped.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-28
Pros: Vegan options , Nice atmosphere , Good quality
Cons: Pricey
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ChristinaCerutti
Points +92
Delicious breakfast - Edit
There were a few vegan options and I would absolutely go back. I was also with someone who is GF and they have options as well. Super cute place with cozy beach decor and the food was absolutely wonderful. The staff were also very friendly!
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LaraleighGrier
Points +221
Delicious Vegan Sandwich + Coffee - Edit
I got the vegan sandwich at the grab-and-go part of the restaurant. The sandwich was Just Egg, vegan cheddar, spinach and red pepper on a bagel. Also ordered an iced latte which was delicious.
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HarrisonAnderson
Points +249
Vegan @ Hilton Head! - Edit
Breakfast was great here. Vegan items are clearly marked with a (V) and substitutions are labeled below dish.
Read moreStop here for a nice vegan breakfast.
Pros: Vegan options , Great outdoor seating , Coffee is phenom
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SybilMitchell
Points +70
So many choices!! - Edit
I want to come here every day, but my family wants to try other places too. So many vegan choices!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choices, Delicious coffee, Super friendly staff!
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IanP
Points +218
Worth the Wait! - Edit
The place was great! It was very busy and had a long wait, but definitely worth it. Ordering for pick up is an option though. There were enough vegan options that it was hard to decide what to get.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Reasonable prices , Great coffee
Cons: Small parking lot, Long wait to sit down
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JenniferWright
Points +26
Excellent vegan sandwich and hash browns. Many options to make vegan. - Edit
Leaving satisfied and full! Great spot with options!
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Hearty breakfast
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ClaraSchemmer
Points +37
Super good - Edit
Super good food with clearly market vegan items. Lots of substitutes and great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Clearly market vegan options , They know what vegan actually is!
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chunkyvegan
Points +140
Disappointing - Edit
I was so excited to try this place because there are not too many vegan options in Hilton Head.
Read moreWe ordered the vegan breakfast sandwich and the veggie breakfast burrito. They use just egg, which I like, but I’m not crazy about the texture unless it’s well done. We both asked for the eggs to be very well done. They came out way too underdone, same with the hashbrowns. The cheese wasn’t even melted on the breakfast sandwich. There was a piece of a wooden stick or toothpick about 2 inches long in the eggs on the sandwich so my fiancé didn’t eat it. We told the waitress and she apologized and took it away. But we still paid for it. Breakfast for two was $47 before tip. Definitely not worth it. Very disappointing.
Pros: A few vegan options
Cons: Expensive for breakfast
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MarlysCliniteHorne
Points +302
3.5 - Edit
I was excited to bring my dog with me and adored the separate dog menu. But I was disappointed that after an hour drive to get there they were out of Just Egg which resulted in 75% of the vegan options to be unavailable. I’m guess that’s a good sign… the higher demand for vegan options may encourage them to stay better stocked in the future or have more options that don’t rely on this ingredient. My sandwich was ok. No vegan dessert options at all but the waitress says there is sometimes. So again, I guess I just had bad timing so next time I will call ahead before I make the drive. Server was very nice.
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MalloryAM
Points +140
Lots of options - Edit
Cute place with at least 6 vegan options including a Belgian waffle and pancakes!! They have a Just Egg sandwich and other eggy options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-24
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Gluten free options , Great service
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