August 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. 💜

August 23, 2026

Fried green tomatoes are calling your name 🍅 Stop by Purple Onion Cafe in downtown Shallotte for a plate that feels like true Southern style food. It’s a great pick for lunch, especially if you want something crisp, tangy, and creamy all in one bite. • Want something lighter? Try our salads 🥗 • Pair it with something from our bakery for a sweet finish 🍰 Whether you’re in Shallotte or coming over from Ocean Isle Beach, Supply, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, or Calabash, we’re an easy local stop when you’re searching “lunch near me” or “restaurants near me.” Come see what’s cooking today.

August 18, 2026

Some places just feel like 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚. 💜 A place to meet a friend for lunch, bring the family, catch up over something delicious, and know you’re going to leave happy and well-fed. Doreen, thank you for sharing such kind words — and for coming back to see us again and again. Reviews like this mean so much because 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞: a place you can always count on for good food, friendly faces, and time together. 💛 And we have to agree… those sweet potato fries are pretty hard to resist! 😉 Bring a friend and join us for lunch. We can’t wait to see you. 💜