The Purple Onion Cafe

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Fall mornings call for something warm from the bakery 🍞

At Purple Onion Cafe in Shallotte, our bakery favorites are a cozy way to start your breakfast or wrap up lunch with something sweet. If you’re coming from Ocean Isle Beach, Supply, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, or Calabash, we’re an easy stop when you’re searching “breakfast near me” or “restaurants near me” in Brunswick County.

Here are a few simple ways to enjoy it:
• Grab breakfast with a bakery treat on the side ☕
• Add something sweet after lunch 🍽️
• Take a box to share at work or at home

Stop by Purple Onion Cafe today and see what’s fresh in the bakery.

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from The Purple Onion Cafe!

Make your holiday a little more delicious! 💜 Come spend part of your Labor Day with us and enjoy great food, sweet treats & friendly faces.

We’d love to see you today! 🍳🍔🍰

09/05/2026

Five stars for brunch? We'll take it with a side of gratitude ✨

We love hearing from guests who stop in before a beach day, and it sounds like this crew left happy. Great service and great food are what we aim for every single morning, whether you're grabbing breakfast before heading out or settling in for a relaxed brunch with friends.

From our traditional breakfast plates to fresh baked goods from our bakery, everything is made with care right here in downtown Shallotte. It's why so many folks searching for breakfast near me around Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach end up at our tables.

Here's what a morning with us can look like:
🍳 Classic Southern style breakfast favorites
🥐 Fresh baked goods near me worth waking up for
🥗 Crisp salads and lunch options later in the day

Swing by Purple Onion Cafe on your way to the sand and start your beach day the delicious way!

09/03/2026

Sometimes lunch calls for something fresh, satisfying, and full of flavor. 🥗💜

Crisp greens, fresh veggies and tender grilled chicken come together for one of those lunches that just hits the spot — hearty enough to fill you up without weighing you down.

And really, some of the best lunches aren't just about what's on the plate. They're about 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝, 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 💜

Join us for lunch at Purple Onion — we’ll save you a seat!

09/01/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 “𝐏𝐢𝐞”?😍
If not… 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣. 🍰🤎

Soft, golden yellow cake layered with silky 𝗕𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 and topped with a rich, glossy 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲.

One forkful gives you a little bit of everything — fluffy cake, creamy filling and decadent chocolate — and suddenly sharing doesn't sound like such a good idea. 😉

Pair a slice with a cup of coffee, take one home for later… or do both. We certainly won't judge. 💜

Go ahead. You know you want a bite. 😋

08/29/2026

Sandwich day done right 🥪

At Purple Onion Cafe in downtown Shallotte, we serve Southern style food that hits the spot, especially in late August when you need something quick, filling, and fresh. Stop in for lunch and grab a hearty sandwich with all the classic fixings, plus a crunchy side.

Coming from Ocean Isle Beach, Supply, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, or Calabash? We’re an easy stop when you’re searching “lunch near me” or “restaurants near me” in Brunswick County.

• Lunch favorites made to order 🍽️
• Crisp salads for something lighter 🥗
• Visit our bakery for fresh baked goods near me 🥐

Swing by for breakfast or lunch and let us make your next meal simple and satisfying.

08/27/2026

Sometimes you want a salad… but you also want the good stuff. 😉

Our Taco Salad has been a Purple Onion favorite for a reason — a crispy golden tortilla bowl filled with Homemade Chili, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, black olives, plenty of cheese and a dollop of sour cream, with salsa on the side.

Crunchy, hearty, fresh and definitely not one of those salads that leaves you wondering what's for lunch. 💜

08/25/2026

You know how it goes… you come in for breakfast or lunch and then you spot the bakery case. 😍

Suddenly, “I’m just here for lunch” turns into…

𝑀𝒶𝓎𝒷𝑒 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓈𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓉 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝓁𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓇.
𝑀𝒶𝓎𝒷𝑒 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓂𝓎 𝒸𝑜𝒻𝒻𝑒𝑒.
𝑀𝒶𝓎𝒷𝑒 𝐼 𝓈𝒽𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝓉𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝒶 𝒻𝑒𝓌 𝒽𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓈𝒽𝒶𝓇𝑒. 💜

There’s just something hard to resist about freshly baked goodness from Purple Onion.

Go ahead… pick your favorite. We won’t tell anyone you came in for “just lunch.” 😉

08/20/2026

🔥 A Little Heat. A Whole Lotta Crunch.

You know that sandwich you start thinking about before lunchtime even gets here? This might be the one. 😋

Our 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡 brings the crunch, a little kick, smoky bacon, melty pepperjack and that creamy sriracha ranch that pulls it all together.

It’s messy in the best possible way. It’s packed with flavor. And it just might become your new Purple Onion favorite. 💜

Grab a friend, come hungry, and join us for lunch — we’ll have the napkins ready. 😉