Sugar Island is a cozy used book store, that sells pastries, coffee and a few vintage items and…read moreantiques. I loved the store from the moment I walked in, with the quirky ceiling and stacks of old books. There are two floors of books with scattered vintage items here and there. Downstairs, I found the coffee and pastries. I picked up a Raspberry Crisp to take home. All the cookies looked yummy. Upstairs, there are children's books in a section and then other adult books. I could have spent hours browsing. The staff as welcoming and friendly. There is plenty of parking in the little strip mall. This is a fun, independently-owned, place for a book lover to come on a rainy (or sunny) day.

Great bookstore and coffee shop. Wide variety of books, plus local jams and other foods, decor,…read morecoffee and I think pastries. We had just had breakfast so were here for the books. We each found something cool. Service was great. Prices a little high, but, you're at the beach. Easy access, decent parking. Definitely would come back.

Like any good bakery, the offers dwindle as the day progresses…read more There claim to fame are stuffed croissants and they have a good selection of offered stuffings: Fruit, chocolates, Bavarian cream, cream cheese flavors, etc. Some of their other offerings are small desserts like brownies, blondes, tiramisu, fruit tarts, cakes and custom orders. They also have standard coffee. I believe the also serve lunch.

A Local Staple! Burney's is EVERYTHING!! Sweet, savory, delicious! I was on my way into…read moreHampstead for a meeting and was going to be early. Since I hadn't had breakfast yet, I remembered that Burney's made breakfast sandwiches! Anything to support a local business instead of a McDonald's or Hardee's which were my other 2 options. Upon entering, the sweet smells hit you right in the face- in a good way! I have had their wonderful glazed and filled croissants! Apple filled is my favorite! Today I asked for a bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant! It took a few minutes, as they make to order, and like I said, I was early for a meeting. The service was excellent and the things to look at while I waited were plentiful! Stop in and smell and taste the delight of Burney's!

Stopped into Daily Grind for breakfast after a sunrise walk on the beach, and it was the perfect…read moreway to start the day. The vibe was welcoming and exactly what you'd hope for from a local beach coffee shop. The staff were friendly and made us feel right at home. We ordered a couple of cold brews, bagels, a bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, and a cinnamon roll. Everything was fresh and hit the spot. The cinnamon roll was good, though compared to some of the best I've had I'd give it about a 7.6/10. Overall, Daily Grind is definitely worth a visit if you're in Surf City. Great coffee, friendly service, and a laid-back beach-town atmosphere make it an easy recommendation.

Cute spot! The daily grind was recommended in the guest book at our Airbnb, so we popped on in. It…read morehad mostly locals, it seemed, and getting into it involved walking through a bar, but no biggie. The shop was well-staffed and they took our order right away. I got an Iced Americano and bagel with cream cheese. They made my iced Americano nice and strong, which is all I ever ask. Also, the bagel was delicious even though I had to wait a little bit for them to get it made. They did get busy pretty fast, so I wouldn't doc them for this reason. You can tell this is a family owned place because there is memorabilia from the owner and the owner's late husband all over. I loved the portrait that said, "don't sweat the small sh*t, and it's all small sh*t." Truer words were never spoken! Overall, solid place to pop in for your caffeine fix!

On the way back from Topsail Beach stumbled across this boba/ice cream shop in shopping center…read more Also locally owned and this is where I tried poppers for first time with lemonade instead of milk tea and wow was it sweet. Wanted to try for first time but next time I'm going to stick to milk tea base. Would visit again to try other menu items.

It's taken me almost 6 months to finally stop in. I always seem to crave boba outside their…read morebusiness hours‍. Today we pulled in the parking lot at 10:50, excited to grab some drinks before heading to the beach and realized their winter hours didn't have them open until 11:30. However, after 6 months what's another half hour? Worth.the.wait. We got raspberry lemonade with mango boba and butter rum iced coffee. Delicious! Staff were friendly and helped with my flavor combo and drinks were perfection. Will be a frequent stop this summer for drinks before hitting the beach!

Everyone is super sweet, pretty quick service and very clean ambience…read more The drinks are great! I like how they have a kid size. The food looks good, haven't tried it, looks clean and well maintained.

Stopped in to grab a tea for me and a coffee with my son. Such a quaint (not small) vibe! All the…read moredelicious looking sweets and treats looked yummy! The very friendly barista who took our order brought our drinks to us instead of shouting our name. Thank you for that- that adds more customer service in my opinion! My son lived his "dessert" coffee and my earl grey hot tea was very tasty! To make our experience even better, with tip it was around $10 which makes it easier to go back!

They don't carry Busch. Only Busch light…read more Premade deli sandwiches were pretty good. A lot of stuff was boarshead which is my favorite lunch meat. Not bad prices.

This was my first time in a Publix's, and it was insane. This place has the best bakery and deli…read moreI've ever seen. The store was also pretty quiet and calm. All of the workers were sweet and friendly.

I found it very pricey, but my perspective on value for money paid should not affect anyone's…read moredecision to try this place out. Furthermore I decided that a 5-Star review is still owed, since "price" should be a matter of perspective and not something that should cost a good business a star. That being said, I got exactly what I ordered and it was delicious!! It was the perfect way to start my day at the beach. My bagel was perfectly toasted and I could taste all of the flavors I asked for. I stepped outside to sit under the sunshine while I waited for my order, and to my surprise they brought it outside for me. Overall a great experience and I would definitely do it again.

Bagels were delicious, service was fast, definitely a 'grab and go' place as there is no indoor…read moreseating and only seating outside is a few benches while waiting for your order. Parking is chaotic and it is busy so be mindful of that when coming! Very small shop and there will most likely be a line out the door depending when you go

Such a gem in Hampstead! Love the pastries and burger special they do. Definitely recommend if you…read morelive in the area or nearby

Great food .... Nice staff…read more.. Excellent bar... Stays busy., Worth the money .. Nice atmosphere...

I am shocked this place has 4.9 stars. Really? First of all, their menu is pretty limited. Barely…read moremore than a few options. Second their chicken cutlets were disgusting, no flavor or seasoning whatsoever. Third they messed up our order which of course you don't realize till you are home and ready to eat. Yikes probably the worst deli I have ever been to. Aside from their grocery items (and greasy smell) it does not feel like a real Italian deli

The service was very friendly, and the sandwiches were delicious! Lots of goodies in the store to…read moreshop. Can't wait to come back

You push open the door and get hit with that sweet mix of fresh espresso, salty air, and coconut…read moresunscreen somebody tracked in from the beach. The whole little surf town coffee shop hums like a porch party after Sunday service and the locals lined shoulder to shoulder chatting with one another while waiting for their morning caffeine injection. The walls were painted in those happy, sun-washed colors only a beach town could get away with -- coral orange, seafoam greens, faded turquoise -- like somebody scooped the whole coastline up and brushed it across the room. Art for sale covered nearly every inch, layered together like treasures collected over a lifetime near the tide. Nothing matched perfectly, and that's what made it beautiful. The staff moved through that little café like sunshine with shoes on -- all easy smiles, loud laughs, and hearts so big you could feel 'em the second you walked through the door. Every single one of them treated strangers like cousins comin' in from outta town. Honey, baby, darlin' floated through the air sweeter than the vanilla syrup steaming behind the counter. Their coffee was smooth enough to make you close your eyes after the first sip and forget every worry you walked in carrying. Rich, dark, and velvety without a single bitter note, it tasted like slow mornings on a wraparound porch with the ocean humming somewhere nearby. It felt less like being served and more like being welcomed home! Cheers!!

ALWAYS a go to! Amazing coffee and even more amazing staff. The friendliest people you'll ever meet…read moreat Topsail.