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I really wanted to like this place. Cute bar area and great interior design. Where it lacked to me was that the music was blaring loud at 530pm on a Saturday. I got a headache and had to leave. The bartender also told us after we ordered our drinks at 5pm that there is a no laptop policy after 6pm? If this is the case I urge to advertise this more as it appeared to be like a cafe with a bar situation to which I've never heard of that policy. (I have been to numerous combination bar cafes) Zoe approves this message
Ok experience. They only carry whole milk or alternative milk. No skim or 2%. I opted for a pistachio latte which was overly sweet. They only had a small selection of specials or signature drinks. Staff was great! Beautiful interior.
Visited after a long walk around downtown Wilmington. My friends, who live in Wilmington were thrilled they were open and really looked forward to everyone trying the coffee drinks. Upon entry, we were welcomed by 2 baristas at the counter and ready to serve us. We had a group of 9 so there was a little of everything ordered. Cold-brew, Cappucino, hot coffee, tea and miso white mocha were a few of the choices. The service was great, the price was fair and the vibe was perfect. Lots of people coming in and out and a few enjoying a seat and a computer. I am not 100% sure but it seemed like a part of the location was under construction and they were working to expand the location but I am could be mistaken. Overall....great location, talkative-energetic baristas, great coffee, wonderful quick service and a great vibe! Would I come back? Definitely!
Genuinely one of my favorite coffee shops to come to. Their espresso has a great taste and everyone is always so friendly. The ambience is great during the day and at night. I love coming to their Tuesday jazz jams.
Really good coffee. Location is in downtown Wilmington, but not quite the core of it where parking is a hassle. Plenty of street parking in the surrounding block(s). Very large open space inside; makes good room for the lines, at times. Even with long lines, the baristas take their time (in a good way) to still craft you a really good brew and not rush it for the sake of the rush. Counter seating is great as well as the window seats to have a good relaxing spot and view. My wife and I frequent this coffee shop whenever we're in town. Would recommend.
Stopped by Bespoke on my way to another cocktail spot, but the rebrand, the open doors, and the music pulled me in -- and I'm glad they did. This place is exactly what the Port City needed. Right from the start, they set the tone with a shot-and-a-beer welcome that felt genuine, not gimmicky. From there, I had two hand-crafted cocktails -- one made by the owner, and the other by the head bartender. Both were extraordinary. You can tell this team actually studies flavor, balance, and technique. These weren't random mixes; these were thoughtful drinks from people who take pride in their craft. The décor is clean, inviting, and gives you the energy you hope for on a weekend night after a long week. The vibe hits as soon as you walk in. The bartenders were knowledgeable, friendly, and asked the right questions to make recommendations based on my preferences -- not the easy guesses. Bespoke is absolutely a go-to. Whether you're stopping in for one drink or settling in for the night, this is a new anchor spot in downtown Wilmington. I'll definitely be back.
Service and interior: young lady at 7:30AM May have not been too elated to be at work this morning. She seemed disinterested in having conversation to discuss options or go over what the pastries were (I couldn't see the on the glass case based on where you need to stand to pay), and then forgets to put the pastry in bag so after got coffee (which was done quickly which was great) I had to stand in line again to get the pastry by the register and she giggled it off as forgetting. (Girl, if you don't want to be at work, change your job.) out started to get a little crowded as we were leaving. Music playing overhead not too loud. Their barista was quick and spoke loud. The self station is at the pick up counter but at first I didn't know where pick up was (order taker didn't offer to point us there either). But I saw another patron. The interior is really nice. Cool decorations, wide space, desk area on the side, seating and standing areas. I can see this as a place that attracts a lot of the college area patrons too. Food: ordered the strawberry pie pastry. It was VERY dry. Almost well done. Barely any strawberry inside. My little one didn't want it he said it didn't taste good and when I tasted I knew why. Unsure where they procured those from or if they make them. Drink: menu isn't extensive. The basics are overhead. The specialty drinks of the moment on a little board by the area where you stand to order on the counter. A few like strawberry later, dark chocolate orange cold brew latte and a salted caramel kind of drink. I went with the orange cold brew latte. It was ok. Very strong orange. The good news is the coffee isn't burnt the bad news was there was so much orange essence that you couldn't really taste the coffee. I didn't add sweetener and where these drinks usually don't need sugar this one did. I didn't grab any in the way out. Other stuff: Loved the merchandise. Very catchy and I can see everyone from the preschooler to the high schoolers in my house wanting to wear them. I'll likely buy something next time I come around. Parking is limited on Princess street and there is a municipal lot on 2nd. It's small. So if you can find a spot that's great otherwise you'll be walking from the other areas it garages close by. It's downtown it's all good. Overall I have a try 2-3 times approach to this so I'll give it a go again one day. Hopefully different vibe from the staff walking in and I'll likely get the regular coffee just to taste the brew. I'll pass on the food. For now it was not what I was expecting. Spent: $11
Ambience is lovely and cozy, there's a lot of places to sit and do work! They have a s'mores cookie that's insanely good, I'll get it every time. Their coffee is really good and well done. The service was so incredible! Such sweet baristas who answered all the questions I had! They know how to do their latte art there, I made them all pose for a photo because they were so kind. Go be nice to them! Also, the bar?? You're telling me I can grab a coffee at 3pm, then at 4pm I can grab a beer? That frosted glass is something I wish for on Christmas Eve. Just beautiful.
Probably one of my FAVORITE COFFEE SHOPS ever visited. LOVED the Decor, right up my alley. The coffee was amazing. I had a Honey Oat Latte. We also tried The Cortado. Divine! If you are in the Wilmington area, this is an absolute gem to satisfy your caffeine craving.
Great coffee shop in Wilmington- had an oat milk cappuccino and it was clear why this place is so popular! Flavorful coffee with the perfect foam and service was pretty quick too even though there was a long line. There is also lots of seating available and unique decor.
Was here in Wilmington for the inaugural half marathon and stayed downtown the entire long weekend. The hotel coffee was meh, but having Bespoke a couple blocks away was pretty awesome. Very hip and modern space filled with some clever artwork and branding, the baristas whipped up our orders in no time. I got "fancy" with my flat white that was delicious and had a pretty instagramable leaf on top of it. I'm sure there is free wifi since there were multiple people on their laptops either surfing or getting work done. There were also beer taps, so this was a pretty cool joint. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
I came, I drank coffee and I got tshirts. I This place was high on my list to visit during our trip to Wilmington and for good reason. It's a cool building with great aesthetics. The baristas were super nice and chatted with me about different items on the menu. By the time I left I had three drinks Bc I wanted to try everything. The matcha with oat milk was my favorite. I loved this place so much I grabbed my wife and I a couple cute buttery soft T-shirts to take back to Norfolk with us. read more
3 years ago
Good coffee and good pour over options. The espresso machine they use is La Marzocco, so you know it's good. Good space. Located in downtown. Only found paid street parking though. "bespoke" means made for a particular customer, so that tells you a lot read more
Best cup of coffee I had my entire vacation! Adorable shop, making the drinks one at a time with all the care and attention. I opened my cup for a little cinnamon sprinkle and there was just a sweet little hello waiting for me. I'm all about my coffee, a bit of a Java snob and I'm still thinking about this great cup of espresso! read more
6 years ago
4 years ago
Baristas choice is the way to go! She crafted me a cold brew with cinnamon, hazelnut and maple spice with a splash of almond milk. Perfect treat to carry around downtown, strolling through the shops and along the waterfront. Place was packed on a Sunday mid-day! read more
Everytime I visit Wilmington I make sure to stop in Bespoke! Not only is their coffee amazing, the environment is clean and modernly decorated. The staff is friendly and quick! This is a great place to study or work, it isn't too loud inside and the spacious ceiling is open with plenty of natural lighting. I love the aesthetic and succulent wall design with the logo! This coffee shop is well kept and managed. There are plenty of other items than coffee / tea to purchase, they offer cups, stickers, and other merchandise with a super creative designer. The menu has a wonderful selection, I usually chose a iced latte or Black and Tan. Next time I look forward to trying a smoothie or tea! I recommend visiting if you are in the downtown Wilmington area, there is street meter parking and many shops to visit in the area! I can't wait until my next visit! read more
4 years ago
Had a few hours to kill in Wilmington and happened upon this coffee shop after doing a quick Google search of good coffee in the area and it's no wonder why Bespoke was the first result from my search. The ambiance, the staff, and the coffee were all a delight and I dreaded having to leave. I rarely find myself ordering two coffee beverages in one visit to a coffee shop, but I had to get multiple orders of their simply iced coffee-it was fantastic! I will be returning to Bespoke each and every time I find myself in the area! read more
6 years ago
I'd been making my way downtown (cue Vanessa's piano)... and say this shop on the corner of Princess St. I continued down the block, but it kept nagging my mind, so I trekked back to the shop and walked-in. Immediately, greeted with genuine sounding hellos and a sanitizer located for every patron to use. Their menu is easy enough to navigate, but it's the seasonal selection you'll want to peruse! From a creamsicle latte to the delicious quince & eucalyptus herbal tea this was the deciding point to order- naturally post my coffee fueled 2 hour drive here I choose tea There's a great selection here and I definitely snagged a sticker to remind me of such a great choice and somewhere to get others to try. read more
2 years ago
Bespoke served me possibly the best vanilla latte I have ever put my lips on. Very friendly service. Great vibes. Cool, modern designs. Great places to sit and sip inside. Overall, a very cool coffee shop located in downtown Wilmington. They have very cool apparel and accessories for sale inside the shop. Prices are very fair and reasonable. I highly recommend Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods. Check this place out! read more
4 years ago
The maple white chocolate iced latte was quite tasty. The lavender vanilla was also unique. The staff is helpful and kind. Overall great first impression of this place! read more
5 years ago
Bespoke is nestled in downtown Wilmington, decked in skulls following their classic saying "death before decaf," and plants flourish on shelves and countertops. The brick is chipped white and gives way to the history that lives in downtown Wilmington. It's artsy, to say the least, and gorgeous. There is a good amount of seating inside with a lot of space plus a long, dark oak bar. The seats are far enough apart where it makes the café feel cozy. Writing here is both inspiring and calming. I love the large, open window views too, but most of all, I love the coffee. They also serve mimosas, beers, teas, and kombucha. Of course, you can also get decaf! Following the classics (cold brew, espresso, and iced coffee), they have seasonal beverages and even a coffee with mushrooms. My favorite items to order are the chai and mocha. My favorite off the seasonal menu is the salted honey almond latte. My partner and I were in absolute shock the first time we ordered a chai it because of how amazing it is. He ordered it (since Chai's are his favorite) and got it iced with oat milk. Honestly, it made me want to ditch my mocha (my all-time favorite to get) and drink his chai. It is sweet without tasting artificial or overpowering. Bespoke is absolutely beautiful! read more
I am in love with this place, all of the decor and everything about it. It is my place - I wish parking was easier or maybe that's better because I would spend all of my time here. It's literally gorgeous, white brick walls, beautiful lighting, and decorations. OH. And the coffee is delish. The peeps are awesome too. I ordered a French Toast latte with soy and the barista was so fun. I could tell it was going to be a good latte when she sang French Toast lattteeeeee my favorite. So I definitely ordered the right thing. I can't wait to try more coffee and maybe buy a few t-shirts and bag... or more. Seriously, a beautiful space. The downfall is trying to find parking then having to pay for it. I love the atmosphere and how it makes me want to hang out and get shit done. read more
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I read some good reviews and decided to stop by. Oh! I'm glad I did :) The atmosphere was cool and my oat latte was just perfect! I try latte at local coffee shops when I travel and this was one of the best I've ever tried. Whether you visit downtown Wilmington or you are a resident, Bespoke coffee is a must visit!! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Bespoke is the cutest coffee shop. The choices as well as the service is w everything you're looking for when coming in for coffee. The best part is that they use local coffee from NC too. I got the dirty chai and it was unlike any chai I've had before. Sweet yet the coffee was rich. Also the cinnamon flavor was perfect. You can taste the quality and care in each cup. Love this place can't wait to come back! read more
What a cute, hipster coffee shop! Came here while I was visiting downtown Wilmington after reading good reviews on them. Can I just say that I LOVE the interior of this place?? Very unique! The staff members are friendly and are very knowledgable when it comes to coffee. The espresso here is absolutley divine, and I appreciate the large open area they offer for seating. Not to mention, they are one of the few places in Wilmington that don't require a password on their bathrooms lol. Their pastries are also very good! They do have a selection of GF and V pastries for all our friends out there! Definitely a great place to stop by while visiting downtown. They allowed us to bring out little doggy inside read more
5 years ago
Had our drinks to go, but loved the atmosphere in here. There were tables set up more for working, as well as areas more for chilling, you could easily find your groove. The staff were really friendly and helpful and very efficient at turning drinks out quickly. I ordered one of the seasonal drinks, and not sure if I mistakenly said iced or if they mistakenly put the order in as iced, but either way when I said I thought I'd ordered hot, they offered to remake it straight away. Knowing I was pretty tired and out of it, it was probably my mistake and they were really gracious about it, which I appreciate, especially as there was a queue building up! We bought some tshirts too because the branding is cool :) read more
Tried this coffee place out last week and really loved the location and the inside. The decor is beautiful and the succulents on the inside are available for purchase. There is plenty of seating and this place does get pretty packed. They offer coffee, tea, some small snacks, mimosas, wine, and beers on tap which is awesome. They have a variety of coffee and tea available. The staff are also super friendly! I came here to take a test for school and they have free WiFi!! And it wasn't too loud but the place does get a lot of business so people do come in and out a lot. Cute place downtown to get coffee or a drink or get some work done! read more
6 years ago
I am sad to give such a bad review of this place, which surprisingly has such amazing reviews and high ratings. My husband and I could not drink this coffee as we thought it was so gross. While the aesthetics of this coffee shop is cute, the coffee was horrid. We had to throw our coffees out and go somewhere else. Not sure if we will return to give it another chance as we live hours away, but I do recommend coming here and trying it for yourself if you're in the area since everyone else raves about it! Unfortunately for us, it just wasn't a good coffee shop. read more
4 years ago
Amazing service, great vibe. Good coffee and has a lot of cool seating arrangements and artwork on the walls. Totally give this place a look if you like a cool place to chill and drink coffee read more
This was our first visit and I've got to say...why haven't we been here before!?! This place is so good. First and most importantly our drinks...Oat Milk Lattes. Simple? Yes. But oh so delicious. The space is very, for lack of a better term, hip. Reminds us a lot of our favorite places in San Diego. We really liked their collection of thermoses on the wall. Ultimately, the service was friendly and efficient, the drinks were tasty and the atmosphere was good. We'll definitely be back!! read more
I can hardly believe it. Third Wave Coffee in Wilmington. Really. After a few hiccups, bumps and starts from other proprietors who have attempted to claim the coffee crown, there is finally a coffee shop that has opened and seems ready to ascend to the throne. The coffee rates a solid, above what you can find ANYWHERE on the coast, and many have tried.Some baristas in Wilmington have managed to sling a decent cold brew, but few seem to be able to coax out the best of a bean.I mean that sweet spot...that can be achieved without reaching for the sugar packet. It can be done folks. Many a coffee nerd can testify to the search for the barista who listen to the beans and find notes of strawberry, blackberry, grapefruit and the like, all without reaching for a bottle of syrup. It is a relief to find a place that actually takes coffee and the business of running a coffee shop seriously. And the care and deliberation to bring a full product shows already, from the seating to the brew. I had a latte and a cortado in one visit. So did my friend. While the cortado was a tad rough (needed a shade more milk...just a tiny bit...) the latte was great for the type of beans used. Ambiance: Lovely spacious, bright, with varied seating to accommodate chatting or quiet. A bar where you can mingle and watch the barista magic. Food: I hope they get this right. Baked goods and maybe a few easy to knock out savory items (I'm thinking Little Collins in NYC), would compliment this place well. Vibe: Whatever you need. It looks like this will be a go to place for conversation, study, or watching the pedestrians amble down the sidewalk. My fingers are crossed for the continued success of Bespoke. They seem to be moving in this direction. I'm stoked. read more
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3 years ago
Some of the best coffee i've had! Was greeted very kindly by the baristas working on a Thursday morning and had very quick service. We decided to get the coffees (an iced white chocolate coconut latte and an iced americano) for here and found a cute spot near the back of the shop to drink them. Really great ambiance and loved the decor and music! Would be a great place to work/study. Will definitely be back when in the area!! read more
4 years ago
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7 years ago
Solid cup of coffee! I've been to Bespoke several times now and have been impressed during each visit. The cafe is aesthetically pleasing and the baristas are always friendly. I usually order a Cortado and today tried an Oat milk Chai, which wasn't my favorite, so I'd recommend sticking to coffee! Overall, Bespoke is one of (if not the) best coffee shop I've found in Wilmington. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
One of the better coffee shops of downtown. The inside is a cool space with plenty of room to work or catch up with friends. read more
5 years ago
Great vibes inside, good for hanging out and getting some work done. We tried so of the seasonal lattes and they were good, a little weird for my taste. I wish I had picked something more traditional, they serve counter culture coffee so any of the traditional coffee drinks will bee . I'd recommend going black or iced coffee here unless you're really adventurous. I would definitely come back here again, rating is more based on the lattes and not the environment (which is top notch). read more
3 years ago
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202 Princess St
Wilmington, NC 28401
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