Cat Island Coffeehouse
300 E Scenic Dr, Ocean Springs, MS
Crema's Take
“This charming Ocean Springs spot brilliantly blends a cozy bookstore atmosphere with genuinely excellent coffee and pastries, creating the kind of place where you'll happily settle in for hours whether you're working, reading, or just soaking in the relaxed vibe. The knowledgeable staff clearly care about their craft, consistently pulling impressive espresso shots, and the upstairs seating with ocean views makes it feel like a special retreat rather than just another coffee run. It's the rare coffeehouse that manages to be both bustling and peaceful at once—busy enough to feel energized but unhurried enough to actually breathe.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Delightful coffee shop! Chill vibe, delicious coffee, and a fantastic staff made for a great stop on my trip! Loved the upstairs seating too.
Came for the books, stayed for the coffee and extremely delicious pastries. Small coffee shop and bookstore overlooking the ocean definitely worth a visit! Usually has a line but it moves very quickly. Outstanding and professional staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Has small but very tempting range of both baked and not cooked to order options that are absolutely delicious! Fills up quickly but has seating upstairs, indoors and outside so you can usually find a place. Very attentive and friendly staff who are professional and pleasant. Highly recommend!
I think this place is absolutely adorable. As many of us would expect, a coffeehouse/bookstore on the beach is exactly as cozy and relaxing as it sounds. We (my husband and I) got the sausage, egg, and cheese English muffin sandwich. Super yummy. Tasted very fresh. Also, I was a barista for 3 years which has made me a bit of a coffee snob. For me, at least, their latte was super smooth and not too sweet at all (I also got it half sweet). Went here every day while we were visiting!
This place was great! I had never been in this town before, and ChatGPT recommended this place. After an unpleasant experience in a nearby area, I decided to come here and read my book. The staff were super friendly, and the atmosphere was peaceful and adorable. I sat on the second floor as most of the tables downstairs and outside were taken. That worked out perfectly as I was able to eat, read my book, and look out the window at the perfectly blue sky. My sandwich and coffee were fantastic!! It was lunchtime, so it wasn't a breakfast sandwich and I can't remember which one I had. I came right in time because all of the other tables upstairs were taken shortly after I arrived. I will definitely visit this place again if I'm in the area.
Fabulous coffee. We dropped in to have an espresso late in the day. The staff behind the counter is very knowledgeable on their coffee. They poured what is probably the most perfect espresso I may have ever had. Their beans are a little light but still very tasty and definitely not a blonde roast. Very chill location able to see the beach from the front deck. It was super easy to walk here and we will be back again.
Crema Reviews
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