Turks Wave Café

Shaded by lush trees and a pergola, the exterior dining area is a cozy spot for a casual brunch.

Looking for a coffee spot in the Turtle Cove area of Providenciales? Turks Wave Café is a quaint breakfast and lunch café located near the Turtle Cove Marina. Conveniently within walking distance of La Vista Azul and Zenza Hotel, Turks Wave is the closest café option for tourists staying in Turtle Cove and the western Bight area. The café is one of few places on Providenciales that serve breakfast all day.

On the menu, you’ll find an extensive list of coffees, from espresso and regular drip coffee to the white chocolate latte and pumpkin pie latte. The café has a covered outdoor seating area that’s exposed to a gentle breeze and surrounded by shady greenery. There’s also an indoor dining area that can be closed up in case of bad weather.

For a full list of coffee shops, see Providenciales Cafés and Coffee Shops.

Coffees, Teas, and Drinks

The passionfruit smoothie.

There’s a rather long list of caffeinated drinks on the menu at Turks Wave Café that spans coffee and teas, served either hot or with ice. Espresso-based drinks include the usual single or double shot of espresso, cappuccino, iced latte, dirty chai, mocha coffee, and Americano. If you can’t have cream or cow’s milk, you can substitute these options for oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk instead at additional cost.

Non-coffee hot drinks on the menu include London fog, hot chocolate, and standard Lipton tea.

The fresh smoothies are particularly tasty and come in several flavors, including passionfruit, strawberry banana, and mango. Turks Wave Café also serves the usual brunch cocktails, from mimosas and Bellinis to a Bloody Mary (Caesar). A more tropical option is the rum chai latte or iced coffee made with the local brand of rum, Bambarra. Or, try the local beer.

Breakfast and Brunch

The café offers one of the most competitively priced breakfasts on the island—two eggs with potatoes or toast for $7.25 (2024 price). The rest of the menu’s prices are similar to what you’ll find at other breakfast eateries on Providenciales.

You can order omelets with the yolk or simply the egg whites, eggs Benedict, egg muffin sandwiches, and a full English breakfast, among other options. If you’re not much of an egg person, you have the option of French toast, pancakes, or breakfast waffles.

The Lunch Menu

The jerk chicken tacos with Caesar dressing.

Turks Wave Café serves a mixture of Caribbean fare and standard bar and grill food for lunch, from cheeseburgers and wraps to Caesar salad and fish sandwiches. For a taste of Turks and Caicos cuisine, try the island conch sandwich, conch tacos, or the traditional island cracked conch.

You can order lunch from 11:45 AM onwards.

Parking

There's ample parking in the lot behind the café, closer to Zenza Hotel and the nearby Baci Ristorante. The open-air café is also a nice cycling stop for tourists biking on Providenciales.

Located in Turtle Cove

Turtle Cove is a quiet residential and tourism region located on the central north coast of Providenciales. The area is home to a few resorts, Turtle Cove Marina, several restaurants, and quite a few vacation rentals. The excellent snorkeling site of Smith’s Reef is situated close off the beach here.