We are led by the essence of Eugenia: Kiawah Island’s maiden avenue that exudes a classically timeless style. Majestic with her live oak canopy, she tells the stories of halcyon summer days spent on the Island. Breathing in the low country landscape aids in every culinary and stylistic decision that we make. She inspires us to source locally for our culinary creations whenever possible. Eugenia seemed like a natural extension to this unique café that is both a celebration of her classic, yet, quirky style and her love of bygone generations on the Island. The dinner parties thrown within the homes that line her footprint, last well into the morning hours and are filled with intellectual conversations and dancing under the starlit nights. History runs deep here, and she seeks to infuse her story with a bit of eclectic spunk to keep things fresh, unique and upscale. This time-honored avenue is our inspiration for Café Eugenia, where everything is seen through her eyes.
FINE Foods
Sourced Locally
Selected Seasonally
Made Fresh Daily
SOURCED LOCALLY
Kiawah Island and the surrounding area has an abundance to offer. Our goal is to incorporate locally sourced goods and a range of ingredients into our menu and retail store.
SELECTED SEASONALLY
Our menu is ever-changing. We strive to use seasonal ingredients when possible. This means that our winter salads differ from our summer dips, and our spring baked goods vary from our fall pies.
MADE FRESH DAILY
All of our menu items are made in-house and served fresh daily. We provide nutritious, tasty offerings that can serve a vacation crowd for dinner, a local for lunch and everyone else in between.
ABOUT US
Café Eugenia, is a grab and go cafe and gourmet market, with indoor and outdoor seating. Named after Kiawah Island’s historic avenue, the cafe uses locally sourced ingredients to offer an assortment of salads, sandwiches, cheese and charcuterie boards, takeaway meals, coffee, beer, wine and more. The ever-changing menu is meant to be taken to go, catered at your next party or enjoyed as a light meal while dining at the cafe.
Bea Shaffer Young is the Owner of Café Eugenia at Freshfields Village near Kiawah Island, SC. Bea spent several years working in the Charleston culinary scene before opening Cafe Eugenia with her husband’s help. Inspired by growing up with her Lebanese grandmother’s cooking, Bea brings a mediterranean inspired menu to the low-country. She and her team are excited to bring fresh, inventive and healthy food to the surrounding barrier islands. They are excited to serve you soon!
