The pastries here are the best on the island and they have a big variety for a small shop! The coffee is great too, obvious by the line every morning. The SERVICE is stellar. I got to Sweet Al's to late one day and walked back to my bike to research an alternative. The owner (based on my best guess) pulled around in her car and offered to grab me something because, in her words, disappointment overtook my face when the door didn't open. To be fair, I was bummed I was late, but it reminded me that businesses and interactions like this is what makes Hilton Head so special. I then sat on their covered deck, drank my iced coffee and ate my delicious donut as I typed this review. They have forever gained by loyalty. read more

Got there 10 minutes before closing. The young ladies were so nice. Ordered a caramel frappe. It was delicious. Will return tomorrow earlier for a new treat. The place was super small but super cute. They had all kinds of coffee/drinks options. read more

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This is definitely a crowd pleaser. They have a huge variety on the menu, coffee and not. There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly. I ordered the July special, the Tidal Wave. I loved the blue coconut, it felt very costal! I also ordered an almond croissant. The pastry are the star of the show here, and this one was great too. Not a ton of seating, but a great stop for a bite. read more

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My coffee is very yummy My husband got a sausage egg McMuffin. It's a tiny little place but they have system. They have had a line all week. We finally got to get coffee read more

Sweet Al's Cafe - Turtle coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

The secret coligny coffee & sweets shop. Pack your patience as the line builds prior to opening read more

Sweet Al's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Super busy location (off the beach by the hotel). There was a long line but the filled orders quickly. The drinks were made to order and as requested. read more

My sweet, sweet Al. I'm so glad I got a chance to stop by and say hi. As someone that's not from new Jersey but wishes they were, when I saw there was a New Jersey bakery in Hilton head, I had to come try it. I went in for a donut, walked out of with a cinnamon twist and pop tart along with a donut. Overeating as I always do as places like this. I enjoyed everything, particularly the jelly donut. What's more Jersey than a jelly donut before a round of golf? read more

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This was such a cute stop and definitely worth the wait. There was a line but we went through it very quickly. The coffees were delicious and so were the breakfast foods! read more

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Coffee and donuts are phenomenal. Service is great. People are genuinely kind. Ambiance is inviting.

- Raspberry filled donut was good. - Spinach tomato feta quiche was delicious. My husband liked the sausage something that he got, but over all, it was okay. The pastries at 10am don't taste as fresh as 8am or earlier. The line is crazy long and there are 3-4 people behind the counter working there. I would recommend going earlier for fresher pastries and bigger selection. We did not get everything we wanted and taste today was not up to snuff/previous experiences. My 9yo was excited about the macaroons, but when she got two of them, she tried a little bite of each and didn't like them so she ended up trashing them and was sad. There is no seating inside, but there are some gross sugar covered tables outside that you have to wipe off on your own with your own wipes you hopefully brought since there are no napkins outside. I would only go again if I could go at 8am or earlier. If you're out and about while shopping (stores open at 10am) it's not worth it. read more

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Got breakfast burrito it was mid. Problem was it was still cold. Shud have cooked it longer. When u go dont stress out about the line, its worth the short wait and it moves quick. read more

I stopped by here early during an early morning walk. I was surprised to see a line which let me know it's a local favorite. I was happy to see a variety of gluten-free options along with other treats and sandwich options. I ordered the gluten-free pumpkin bread with a dry cappuccino. I sat outside on the porch and enjoyed both. I highly recommend if you are looking for a variety of breakfast food options. read more

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The Sea Turtle Latte was the best thing we had. We had 2 burritos both with long hairs in them. And honestly was decent other than that but not to wait 30 minutes in line for. read more

Super adorbs coffee shop! I got an iced soy chai on a weekday afternoon along with a handful of cute stickers by the register. The team were helpful and fast! The chai was delish and creamy. Check them out! Also a huge plus with the cute pic opportunity outside. read more

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Made a quick stop at sweet Al's on my way home from the beach and I truly regret not going more while I was there. I had one of the summer specials a sea turtle iced mocha and a strawberry and cheese croissant. Everything was delicious. I got there around 9am and there was a little wait because it's so popular but the line moved quickly and once inside the service was amazing. They were friendly and very much so a well oiled machine as this is an in and out kind of establishment. The seating is outside and they have decorated it nicely . Overall 10/10 experience and clearly a well known stop as the line kept growing. read more

Sweet Al's Cafe - Outdoor area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Went around 9:30 am on a Monday and there was about a 10 minute wait out the door since the building is so small. I got the banana pudding donut which was a good size but I would give it like a 4/5 because it didn't have any real banana in it. It was a donut with cream on top and the like banana pudding you make from a packet for the filling with a soggy Nila wafer to garnish. And it was good but it really needed some fresh banana or something to cut through the heaviness because the cream on top wasn't the light kind either it was heavy too. $3 for the donut so definitely on the pricier side for donuts but cheap compared to other sweet treats in Coligny. Next time I would try one of their pop tarts those looked really good or the coconut long John. read more

Sweet Al's Cafe - Banana pudding donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Quick fast simple little place. Not bad for a quick bite. Line was a little long but maybe that's a good testament to the business. read more

Sweet Al's Cafe - Pastry case - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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I've visited Hilton Head Island many times over the last decade, and we almost always stay at the SeaCrest across the street - but I had never tried Sweet Al's Cafe. Figured it was time to give it a shot, as there is always a line outside the door. Arrived around 8:00 a.m. A really nice selection of baked goods behind the glass. Line wasn't long at that time either. I agree with previous reviews that the baked goods are tasty. I loved the long john and the kids enjoyed the donuts. The bacon, egg and cheese croissant was just okay. The bacon was really chewy - not sure why. The coffee was just okay too. I just ordered drip coffee - perhaps the espresso beverages are better? Overall, glad that we tried it. The best part of our time there was when some of the worker's children or family members came in and ran behind the counter to give hugs - that was great. read more

It's a great spot to grab a bite before you head to the beach or after you're leaving the beach. I went with the tomato and spinach quiche as well as the Ice tea. I ended up having to add sugar to the tea but once I did that, it was great. The quiche was tasty as well. read more

Been coming to HHI long enough to remember (and miss) Java Joe's at the Coligny circle. Luckily, Sweet Al left the cold weather of New Jersey to set up shop on HHI within walking distance of my rental and the circle. I'm not a coffee drinker, so if you can make me a tea latte or hot chai worthy of the name, I'll be your friend for life. Today was my first visit and the chai latte was hot and delicious, a bit clove/cardamom-forward, and it was not sickeningly sweet--I was also able to have it made with oat milk (they also offer almond & soy) which means I can take one less Lactaid today! The pastry case was filled with donuts, scones, muffins, cakes, quiche, etc. I settled on a sour cream donut and it was delicious and enough to hit the spot. My friend had a cafe latte and reported it was one of the few made correctly; she'd overheard Al discussing upgrading his coffee machines with one of those Nespresso-type button ones--DO NOT DO THIS! Those machines cannot make a proper cup of coffee! Hail to the skill of the barista, Al! The outdoor seating area was lovely and lends itself to talking to other vacationers who stop by for a quick breakfast; we chatted up a Michigan dad and his adorable son--Big Al's has a friendly vibe and check it out vs. hitting the franchise coffee shops or higher-priced patisseries. read more

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Service was great! Food items were a hit or miss of being just ok or really good but definitely would visit again!

First trip to Sweet Al's was pretty good. Got the Blueberry Muffin. It was nice and moist. While I was waiting on my order I saw them making Croissants and they looked delicious. So, I decided to make a return visit. We got the Bacon, Cheese and Egg Croissant. The bacon was raw! Inedible! We also got the Sausage Cheese and Egg Croissant. The sausage was barely done as well! I'd hate to see what the health inspector would say about serving raw bacon?!?! If you do decide go, go for the pastries and nothing else. read more

Tiny little coffee and sandwich shop in Coligny Plaza. Friendly and efficient service that makes the line move smoothly and quickly. I had the basic iced coffee with zero sugar options and it was delicious. Prices are not too bad for the area. read more

Sweet Al's Cafe - the outside of the restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Great espresso coffee and a nice selection of baked goods. Its not typical to get a ice dopio with cold foam and made right! read more

A cute spot! Very fast too! The spinach and feta croissant was delish. We got vanilla lattes and they were great as well.

This bakery has changed hands multiple times in the years I've been coming to Hilton Head. I decided to stop one morning and get some coffee and a muffin. I know prices have increased but this place was quite expensive for a bakery. I ordered a black coffee, a protein ball which was $3.50 and a muffin which was $4.50. I thought the quality was just OK and definitely too expensive for what you get. When this bakery was Coligny bakery I felt that the quality was much better. I don't think I will stop here in the future. They've got a great location right by the beach and the staff is friendly but the quality and prices were just not good enough for me. read more

Sweet Al's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

I was soooo excited about this cafe. Turned out to be an utter disappointment. We got 2 donuts, and an egg n cheese croissant for breakfast yesterday. I'm not sure what it was, but it tasted sooooo off! The donuts seemed old.. so hard n chewy. I hate leaving a bad review but this was the single worst experience I had on this trip to HH. Don't have any photos to post coz it went into the trash faster than I could whip out my camera. read more

Sweet Al's did not disappoint! I had the strawberry pop pocket and their featured latte--both were absolutely delicious. There was a bit of a line when I arrived, but it moved at a good pace and was well worth the wait. Great flavors, fun atmosphere, and a cute spot to grab a sweet treat and coffee! read more

The fresh pastries were out of this world.. The chocolate Almond croissant was crunchy and filled with chocolate. The cream on the cinnamon bun was velvety smooth. The blueberry muffin was filled with blueberries; it could've been bigger for 3.50. The iced latte had just the right amount of milk. All in all, a very pleasant find. I now know why the line is out the door! Very cute spot across from the beach. read more

"Small, but mighty" should be the motto of this place. I was simply looking for a HH spot to get locally roasted coffee. Instead I found a vault of coffee/espresso based drinks and pastries (included house made doughnuts!). This tiny building (possibly a portable shed?) holds aromas of fresh baked goodness and lattes and Americano's within its four walls. You need a sweet or savory snack? They got you. You need breakfast or lunch? They got you. You need to wake up, wind down, or are unsure what you really want? Yep, they got you. Such a friendly team here. And the coffee they serve, they have in bags as well. I bought two. Honesty I am intentional about visiting new spots each time I am in Hilton Head, but this is one spot I will be visiting every time I'm there. I hope you do the same. read more

Was not worth the price nor the hype I wasn't even full. I don't think it was worth anywhere that I paid. I won't be back service was fine. And the Ambiance was always booming but when I ate there I was not at all impressed read more

Tried a lot of coffee places on the island. Wife and I agree we have finally found our go- to place for a cappuccino. Service was quick and friendly. Place seemed clean but we got our drinks and almond croissant to go. read more

came in for some good coffee and good vibes and left in utter disappointment. i am not a fan of their business practices along with negativity. be nicer!! p.s no one likes cold coffee read more

This coffee shop has it DOWN. They move customers efficiently and the coffee was delicious. Many flavors and alternative milk options to choose from and the outdoor seating makes this an easy place to stop into for a drink or sit and stay for a bit! read more

Loved this place, we got coffee and breakfast twice during our trip and everything was great. Not a lot of seating and it's all outside but that didn't bother us. read more

Stopped here for coffee while staying on the island for a wedding. Cold brew and hot coffee were both amazing. There might be a line but it moves fairly quickly. Definitely worth the wait! They also offer vegan pastries (muffins), and make some solid breakfast sandwiches. read more

This place is so yummy for breakfast treats! We get the baked goods and take them back to our condo. It's such a cute place and there's always a line, but it moves fast! We have enjoyed the blueberry scones, blueberry muffin, apple fitter, donut, and pop tarts! read more

Little cafe with great variety of yammy pastry and coffee. Long lines but worth waiting

Fantastic espresso, some of the best I've had anywhere, and I've had a lot at places around the country.

Long line but quick service, so the wait is not bad. Decent selections of pastries and custom order coffees. read more

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