The Wilmington/Leland area is lacking something. It is really hard to find a place that has great…read morecoffee and great food. There are a few that have one or the other, rarely both. The ones that do have both, it's more of a sit down to eat food and not great for grab and go (which is essential for a coffee spot). That's when we found The Kozy Bean! The coffee was fantastic! The food was truly impressive and cooked to order! Service was very welcoming and inviting. The location itself feels like a converted home (don't know if it is) and offers several different rooms you can sit to enjoy your order or even spend some time remote working. There is also outdoor seating and we were told they sell beer and wine in the evenings with fire pits available. This place is a little tucked away in BSL, but man it is worth it!

There's this cute guy named Zach there every Wednesday although he doesn't work there. The drinks…read moreare also nice had a good smore special. Good place to chill.

Ocean Boulevard Coffee is THE place to go for coffee on Holden Beach. Conveniently located near the…read morebridge, with plenty of parking and excellent service, it's also a great place to meet friends for a chat in the cozy outside seating area. Prices are quite reasonable for a beach shop, and the iced lattes are fabulous. Be sure to get yours with coffee ice cubes for an extra kick. I also quite enjoy their smoothies when in the mood for something sweet.

Great fresh smoothies, the cold brew coffee is great, they are much busier these days than they…read morewere years ago. Still a quality product. Get the coffee ice cubes, they used to ask!

Came here every morning for a week during our vacation in July, friendly staff, adorable little…read moreshop and great tasting coffee!

This place was hopping on a Saturday morning at 10am. There is little parking available out front,…read moreso we parked nextdoor at Publix and walked. There was a long line of people inside waiting on their drinks, but we were able to walk right up to order. Much larger menu than I expected! Most coffee shops I've been to have a fraction of their choices...combinations the shop came up with themselves. I went with the Jamaican Me Crazy which had caramel, vanilla, and Kahlua with whipped cream. It was good! You could definitely taste the espresso which I appreciated, as a lot of places drown that out with milk and other flavors. Would definitely come back.

Christine at Side Street Bakery was amazing to work with for my recent wedding. She did the…read morecutest cupcakes and a wonderful small cake to go on top. We also had her provide us with cookies for our family and out of town friends dinner. Interestingly, many of my guests who asked where our cake came from did not know this bakery. I myself had only recently stumbled upon the business while out going all over Southport to sell ads for the Historical Society House tours booklet. Prior to this I had never been there either. I hope with this review and more on other social media that Christine's business gets better known.

Christina was so very helpful in making my friend's birthday cake just perfect and EVERYONE loved…read morehow it tasted! I highly recommend this bakery!!

During our three day trip to Carolina beach, we spent each morning at Crush and Grind getting "kick…read moreass service" from the rad dude at the counter! He really gave amazing customer service by greeting each person who walked in and remained chill even when the line grew and he was the only person working. We tried many drinks but my personal fav was the Seabee! If you like a sweet latte, I highly recommend this one!

Great service is always friendly and fast. They have bar service available, get a glass of wine or…read morea beer. I just like the coffee myself. We really like visiting here.

Ruby's was a short walk from the condo I was staying at, so I enjoyed the early morning beach walks…read moreto get breakfast and coffee. It did not disappoint! I enjoyed their drinks so much I actually went back twice in the week I was on Oak Island. The line was at the door one of those times, but moved at a good pace. They have breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and bowls to go along with your coffee. I did enjoy the turkey sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel the most. Both of my drinks were so good...the perfect balance of sweet alongside strong coffee taste. Grab breakfast to go and then enjoy it while sitting on the pier.

Lost our business before we reached the door. We arrived at…read moreRuby's around 10:30 on Sunday morning for coffee and a snack. The parking lot was full. We found an empty public parking space with a cone in front of it, but a woman wearing a tracksuit and green T-shirt told us we couldn't park there. When we explained that we hoped to run inside for about ten minutes, she told us she was giving everyone tickets and that we would get one, too. We couldn't tell whom she represented or what authority she had. We called Ruby's for guidance--during its advertised business hours--and nobody answered. No coffee, no snack, no assistance. Just a frustrating encounter before we could even reach the door. Ruby's, do you have dedicated customer parking? Where should customers go when the lot is full? And who is outside threatening prospective customers with tickets? You may not control the parking enforcement, but you can help visitors understand how to reach your business. We never made it inside, so I can't judge the coffee or food. I can judge the experience of trying to spend money there: aggravating enough that we gave up. We left Oak Island and took our business to Wrightsville Beach. Getting a cup of coffee shouldn't require this much effort.

Coffee is great! Food is great- bacon, egg, and cheese on a jalepeno bagel! The place is small so…read morebe patient, it's worth the wait. Parking is limited and off the main road.

Friendly and fast service. Ordered a SF hazelnut cold brew (best so far on the island) and a bacon…read moreegg and cheddar asiago bagel. The breakfast bagel was delicious. Shop was super cute and clean. Put this one on your list for a quick breakfast and good coffee. It was pricey, so beware, $35 for two bagel sandwiches and 1 cold brew. Ciao for now

Such a cute little shop! Friendly service, tons of goodies, and most importantly... coffee. The…read morecoffee was mediocre. I do prefer my coffee a bit dark, but it wasn't terrible. I had tried another highly rated coffee shop in Oak Island the day before and was honestly confused by the reviews. The coffee tasted watered down and the matcha was a hard no for me. Seaside Mermaid completely redeemed the Oak Island coffee situation. They also have a great selection of sugar-free syrups, which I really appreciated, and the donuts were delicious! (Mermaid donuts! How fun) Plus, there's taffy, fudge, ice cream, desserts, and an adorable boutique attached. Basically, you go in for coffee and suddenly you're browsing gifts with a donut in your hand. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Oak Island! I gave a 5 for friendly service, cleanliness, and good selection. Ciao for now

I stopped in looking for a doughnut and got a traditional glaze. It was freshly made and the icing…read morewas still oozing over as it was a recent batch. Delightful. I also ordered a coffee, preferring the dark roast and found it light and very average and opted not to finish it. Parking is available on site and I got a spot easily. They have a lot of other sweets, such as fudge, ice cream, cookies, etc.

Very cute shop, we tried their May specials. The mocha and horchata one. Both were amazing…read more Definitely would come back

Love to stop at their drive-thru coffee kiosk, great coffee and friendly service. It's a great…read moreplace to stop when heading out of town