My husband and I visited Blue Surf Café for the first time, and we were so impressed! The food was absolutely delicious, and there were so many great options to choose from. The service was excellent--everyone was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely friendly. It made for such an enjoyable brunch experience. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great brunch spot! read more

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OMG! Awesome place! Great food. Great service - Jasmine was stupendous. Great vibe! Draft beer specials. Wish they would open a place up in my hood - Surf City!! read more

Blue Surf Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I was having a stressful day and decided we would head to Blue Surf to grab to-go. We ordered a gaucho bowl and a pesto noodles bowl with a dragonfruit lemonade. Every time we go to Blue Surf, we have delicious food. The staff is always really nice and friendly, with good suggestions on food options. The lemonades are super interesting- each time it's a different flavor and always yummy! We had enough for some leftovers. My personal favorite part of the guacho bowl is the chimichurri sauce, a delicious addition to any meal! read more

This used to be one of our go-to places, but they dipped quite a bit for quite a while, so we gave up. After looking at recent reviews, we decided to give them another chance. I love that their menu is simple (not boring), diverse, and affordable. The employees are friendly and seem to be content working there. The food was better than the last time we ate there, but not as great as it once was. I had shrimp tacos with a side of mango salad. The tacos were good and definitely worth the price; the mango salad would have been great if the mango had been ripe. We ordered a kid's burger for our granddaughter, and it wasn't that good. The side fruit salad, which she wanted, was all cantaloupe. Kids love grapes - throw some in there! My husband ordered panini and he said it was great. We do love the vibe of the place. Chill and not too loud. read more

Blue Surf Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Wonderful breakfast at an amazing price. We got ours to go, but the dining area looked nice.

We made a quick trip to Wilmington for some beach therapy. Found the Blue Surf Cafe through Yelp and we gave it a try. My wife and I were very happy that we did. We went for breakfast and the food was great. Service was very fast and friendly. We both would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Some of the best damn breakfast I ever had , I got the Havana over toastada and boyyyyyyy lmao great service loved it all read more

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Absolutely delicious! I beat the rush and got here early Saturday morning and I was very impressed! The staff was so kind and the food came out very fast. I had the ham, egg, and provolone on a plain bagel and it was amazing. The atmosphere was so homey and welcoming and I really enjoyed eating here. It was very close to the hotel I was staying at which was super convenient. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area. read more

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We stopped by Blue Surf on a rainy Friday for lunch. The menu is up on blackboards over the checkout counter. You order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table. All of the servers were really nice and helpful with our dietary restrictions. They have gluten free bread and are knowledgeable about eliminating dairy. We had the turkey Brie sandwich (no Brie) on gluten free bread with the marinated chickpeas (no feta) as a side and the mahi mahi sandwich with salt and pepper chips on the side. Everything was delicious. Our coffee and peanut butter hot chocolate (almond milk) were incredible. The vibe is beachy casual with wooden benches and metal chairs at tables. There are also some high top tables and a few smaller tables for two. The bathrooms are gendered with a couple of stalls. The layout is fairly accessible for mobility devices. read more

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Great place, good basic food, well prepared and great taste, really good service and reasonable pricing. Highly recommended.

The food was excellent! The service was great too. But the atmosphere was not very appealing. There were two dead flies on the windowsill next to me and you couldn't even see out of the windows they were so hazy.....looking like they had never been cleaned. They do have outside tables to eat at but nothing to rave about. This place could be so much better than it is. read more

Whenever I visit Wilmington I need to stop here for breakfast! I usually get a sausage, egg and cheese on a croissant and it is delicious every time! The special ketchup is also magical (if you haven't tried it and like ketchup, just trust me). It's a very chill, self-seating cafe and the food is made to order so it typically takes about 5-8 minutes from purchase to delivery at your table. Highly recommend for a lowkey breakfast or lunch! read more

We had a very nice time at Blue Surf Cafe! I ordered the turkey Cuban with no ham and it was absolutely delicious! I am pretty sure the aioli was not sriracha and was something else but it was sooo good. My husband and friend got the same thing and we all raved about it. I also got the potato salad on the side and it was yummy! This was a great spot to meet up with friends for a quick bite on the way out of town. Plus everyone was so nice! read more

Wonderfully made sandwiches with fresh tasting ingredients. The turkey brie, in addition to the titled ingredients included apple butter & argula on toasted multigrain bread and was fantastic. My wife had the turkey cubano and really enjoyed it. Nice ambiance and friendly staff made for a lovely meal. read more

Blue Surf Cafe - Main counter & menus - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Food, ambiance ... better at the old location for sure! My husband proposed to me at the original location in November of 2022. read more

We came here because they had croissant breakfast sandwiches, and they did not disappoint! Very good! The service was great and the feel of the place was relaxed. The food is the headline here read more

Blue Surf Cafe - Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich with a side of bacon - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

So you're dropping off a wallet-draining tuition investment at UNCW on a weekend when every hotel room and Ayer Bee an' Bee is booked solid six months in advance. You want breakfast, but the Boysenberry Brunch Cafe has 253 people in the queue. You get Donkin' every week so what's a group to do? Blue Surf could be the answer. Tucked in a nondescript strip center behind an auto dealer is where you'll find a fast serving, friendly staffed, quick service restaurant with inside-and-outside seating. You might run into a retiree's group on a Saturday but don't worry - ordering is counter service and the kitchen is fast. Staff run your orders to your table so your only task is to doctor your fresh coffee or nurse your selection from the bar. We end up returning here over and over as the fare is fresh and generous. Breakfast bowls and plates are Southern or Southwest inspired. Biscuits are large and bacon thick-sliced and properly crisp. There are lunch sandwiches from noon-on and this location also does dinner service until 9pm. Buttermilk Maple Bacon waffles came covered in chunks of caramelized goodness and were stout enough to support good doses of syrup. Eggs are cooked to order and delicious. The only area of improvement are their grits which tend to be a bit dark, overdry and peppery. If you mix an over easy fried egg in with them, they are much better. Dress is casual (no Salt Life or Vinyard Vines required). This is a great alternative to expensive and crowded brunch places, but don't tell anyone l told you - we don't want them toooo busy ;) Your wallet will thank you later. read more

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Service was quick and friendly! Healthy options on the menu, in addition to classic favorites with a twist. Outdoor seating available. The inside has kind of a warehouse feel to it, so it echos a bit. Food was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend the chickpeas... lemony vinaigrette with feta and cilantro. Cuba o was toasty nicely and the pork is flavorful. The Havana Bowl is DEE-LICIOUS. The grits are creamy and the was banging, per my husband read more

Blue Surf Cafe - Havana Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Came here during a weekend trip in January. I had the stuffed french toast. It was very sweet. Kids had waffles, which were huge so if you have little ones they can split it. The decor is cool. We sat outside. Enjoyed the beautiful weather. You order upon entering and then you pick where you want to sit. They give you a table number. Service was nice. read more

Blue Surf Cafe - Stuffed French Toast - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The food was delicious! We also appreciate the service and kind staff. We had been turned off by the other location(now closed) but I got my husband to agree to try this again and we were very pleased! My favorite is the meatloaf sandwich and my husband loved the cornbread and sweet potatoes. read more

Blue Surf Cafe - Meatloaf sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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What a wonderful surprise, it was delicious! The prices are great and the food was delicious. I had a wrap and hubby had a brisket sandwich! They were busy but they kept the line moving so there wasn't a big wait. I will eat there again, no doubt! read more

Great spot. Simple, quick, delicious. Cool vibe inside and an open atmosphere to enjoy conversation and good food. Looking forward to my next excuse to swing by Blue Surf. read more

My husband and I split a huge Cuban sandwich that was fantastic! We chose garbonzo bean salad as our side and it was very good, too.

Usually a favorite lunch spot. Today, a piece of cardboard in my potato salad. The response was "sorry, would you like us to remake it?" No thanks. Probably will not be back. read more

Waffles looked great but they were so saturated in syrup and yogurt it was a soggy mess I couldn't eat. I am sure the waffles themselves were tasty and had I known they put everything on , I would have asked for it in the side. I ended up not eating them. I ordered a side of bacon which was crispy but ice cold. I will not return for breakfast. The place is cute and decorated nice. You order at counter and they bring you your food. So services was decent, it was delivered quickly. read more

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Great find with unique, fresh food. Not processed! Delicious and a must go to in the Port City. read more

Blue Surf Cafe - A nifty find and fresh food at a reasonable price! - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Good vibes. Happy workers. Great food. I got the Cubano sandwich with the mango salad, absolutely delicious especially after having college cafeteria food for a week. read more

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A GREAT place to have a relaxing, delicious breakfast or brunch. You place your order and receive a # to place on your table. Plenty of comfortable outside and inside seating. Staff were friendly and helpful, even coming by to refill waters, etc. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. Easy parking and bathrooms were very clean. We will definitely go back! read more

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Nvr had a bad experience here, ever. Food is amazing and prices are very reasonable! Highly recommend! read more

I was expecting more from this place but was disappointed- wife had meatloaf sandwich which she loved - I had cubano sandwich - it was ok nothing I'd run back for - sides were very dissatisfying- they charge you an extra amount for seasonal veggie side - total ripoff - very small side and horrible tasting for both vegetables and potato salad read more

Food was quick and hot. Service was great. Clean and good restrooms. But the burgers aren't it. I'm sure their breakfast or salads or whatever else is good but that burger is well done dry and chewy. Especially for a burger drink and chips for 20$ man. It was still a nice experience but won't go back for that level. Brioche bun was good. Mixed greens. Pimento cheese was ok. And didn't charge for water ketchup and ranch(big on ranch but theirs is heavily influenced by dill and wasn't enjoyable) so hit the awful waffle or another place for breakfast unless you like cilantro, beans or their specialty anywhere else has the same item for cheaper even though I like supporting local. read more

I come here often. So I was disappointed when the coffee I ordered was cold. I went back I asked for hot water because I wanted tea and the server added water to the already cold coffee. I of course explained I wanted a tea and that's why I wanted hot water. My daughter order the child's burger with a side salad. The salad was drowning in oil! As you can see from my pics. My power bowl with chicken was delicious. I gave 3 stars because one when you poured the coffee you should have felt that the cup wasn't even hot. No apology offered. And when my daughter didn't eat her salad because she said it tasted weird, I finally understood what she meant. The amount of oil was a bit ridiculous. Maybe they were having an off day?? Hope so because I do love this place. read more

Literally stumbled on Blue Surf and probably one of the best finds for breakfast in Wilmington. A fairly large restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. The food was very, very good. The bacon was definitely something special itself (as well as my partner's sausage)...as you can tell it definitely wasn't some store bought breakfast meat and sourced elsewhere. The potatoes were full of flavor and rounded out a very solid breakfast. *a plus is their gallery of local art inside. read more

Blue Surf Cafe - a surfboard shaped like a shark fin - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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loved this place if I was as local would go all the time food quality was very good and tasty The board said ask about our beer special so I did and got a $2 pint of blue moon in a frosty mug best deal ever read more

The staff was really kind and food was so good and fresh. The vibe was laid back but still cute inside which I loved. Definitely would visit again. read more

Family and I grabbed breakfast here on our way back home from or weekend getaway. Fast service easy in and out dining. We had the home style breakfast plate 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon and sausage over hash. Waffle with bacon and bagel bacon egg and cheese sandwich. Food was delicious and staff were amazing and friendly. read more

Meh. 36 minutes from order time on receipt to food delivered to table. Ordered 2 salads, a chicken sandwich and a burger. Must have been busy cooking the day lights out of my burger? All the other food was an average 3 stars. read more

Blue Surf Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We went for a quick dinner and were pleasantly surprised! The food was fresh and tasty, the service was great and the food came quickly!! We got the SXSW salad and the pesto noodles with mahi. Delicious!! read more

Food was good! Staff respected our company.Was decorated with pictures! Was a great experience read more

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Its a cute cafe, the décor is welcoming, staff was nice. The food was alright. I thought a little higher priced for what you get, but it was ok. I had a salad with salmon. Was definitely lacking something, but still tasty. We sat at the bar and it had a nice ambiance. read more