I've never had cold foam and I honestly wasn't going to try it because I tend to just stick with my…read moresame order, but my sister URGED me to try and HOT DANG! The cold foam is SOOO good! I got an iced vanilla oat milk latter with vanilla cold foam and it was delightful! It's like a dollop of cool whip on top. And the espresso was just right! Yummmm! Nice setting too!

Was looking for a cute café to do school work in and periwink delivered‍! I got the churro chai and…read moreit was so cute and sooo good. It even came with a shot of espresso, perfect to give me more energy to do work. The croissant, however, was pretty lacking both in texture and look. The croissant is not flaky and it is rather small. Service was incredible though. The person taking my order was enthusiastic and welcoming. The barista making my order was quick and it tasted so good. All in all the café is a super cute and effective environment for work with good coffee to treat yourself.

Grinders is a local coffee shop that has a slightly alternative, counter culture, artsy feel. The…read moremusic varies and today included George Michael and David Bowie. The customer service is excellent and the baristas have gotten to know me and provide recommendations for new things to try based on what I have had in the past. The shakes, iced coffee, and lotus energy drinks are great. The shop provides seating outside and inside. There is one bathroom that is kept clean. Overall, the shop is very clean. Iced coffee and regular refills are $0.50. The baristas have made an effort for me to know their names, as well and many have helped create a great environment through great conversations. The only note, which many customers would likely agree, is that the aesthetically pleasing menu can be a bit overwhelming at first glance due to the many options. But, once you take it in, you can find what you are looking for to order. If you can't, the baristas will be happy to help make something that is amazing for you. There is also a roll the dice game that helps create a beverage for you, as well. All in all, Grinders is a great place to get caffeinated, socialize with others, and get work done.

Really disappointing experience at Grinders Coffee. The coffee itself was poor quality, and I was…read moresurprised they didn't offer any homemade syrups. My drink had to be remade twice, and instead of showing any sense of urgency, several employees were laughing and giggling while we waited, which came across as very unprofessional. I will say the person who took our order was nice and pleasant, and I appreciated that. Unfortunately, the overall service and coffee quality were not what I expected from a local coffee shop. There are definitely better coffee options in Wilmington.

Hidden Grounds has my favorite coffee ever... and I've had a lot of coffee!…read more I'm itching to go back to Wilmington and I'd be lying if having another Nanner Puddin' coffee wasn't one of the top reasons. I absolutely loved it and wish this coffee shop was closer to me! Aside from the phenomenal coffee, the outdoor patio has such a cool, unique vibe with all of the dinosaur decor. I sat out there for about an hour, and the atmosphere was absolutely perfect. If you're looking for a memorable coffee spot with amazing drinks, great service, and a fun atmosphere, Hidden Grounds is a must visit!

Truly impressed! I…read morelove the decor, layout, and most certainly the outdoor seating area. There can't be another outdoor area quite like this one. It makes you feel like you're in the middle of a mini jungle, but in a good way. Customer service was excellent! The barista greeted us all with a smile and was very patient as we ordered our drinks. The coffee was delightful, and they use homemade syrups, which is a big plus! I honestly cannot wait to come back and visit again. If you're in the area, please do yourself a favor and check this place out.

On our way to dropping our son at his dorm, we passed by Social Coffee. Wife and were in the mood…read morefor a coffee and returned here after returning our son to campus. Social Coffee is definitely a great place to enjoy a beverage and a pastry while having a nice conversation or working. Established in an old home off a busy road with plenty of parking. Disabled parking is in the very front of the entrance of the one way pass through parking. In the rear of the building there's parking for several vehicles and if you continue toward the exit there are a few more spaces in the front. Be aware as you leave the back parking area, it does have a warning for clearance due to a narrow drive way. If you have a larger vehicle, be careful. There's a variety of seating in front outside. When you enter there are tables and nooks in the back and seating scattered throughout. Very nicely done with a display for buying coffee grounds/beans for home brewing and various other trinkets for coffee lovers. They offer a variety of pastries and seasonal coffees and menu of staples. We decided on a cold brew and a chai latte with a cinnamon roll. The service is very nice and the employees seem to be in high spirits as they make their magic behind the counter. After picking up our cinnamon roll we chose a table outside in the front. The weather was perfect. After a few minutes our beverages were ready for pick up at the counter. We enjoyed our roll and drinks over another great conversation while taking in the ambiance of Social Coffee. This is definitely a cool place near campus that has a lot to offer other than just coffee. Very fitting name. Another place we would highly recommend visiting and staying for a little while. We will definitely return.

I absolutely loved Social Coffee! I spent a few hours working on their outdoor patio, and it was a…read moregreat spot to do some remote work. Walking in, I had no idea how big this coffee shop actually was! The pictures I took don't do it justice but overall it was a nice space and there were a lot of people working/studying. The coffee was so good! I ordered the Maple Maverick and literally almost went back for another latte just to try something else. Anytime I'm in Wilmington, Social Coffee will definitely be one of my go to spots. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by!

Great coffee, and really tasty toast options. I had the banana and almond butter. My husband had…read morethe one with Nutella. I got the hit and run which is an espresso for here and a coffee to go - very clever and tasty. The service was quick and friendly. The available indoor seating was a little crowded on a rainy day.

Delicious. Had coffee and avocado toast. A nice spot just two minutes off the beach. Good for…read morebreakfast, brunch or lunch. Coffee was very good too. Outdoor seats.

They don't make all of their pastries and sweets in house but they made the red bean bun and ube…read morescone in house. They offered to warm them up, which was only just warmed slightly. Red bean bun was okay but the sweet red bean paste filling was good, how it should taste. Ube scone was forgettable, too dense. Besides a variety of sweet pastries, they had packaged meat burritos (including from Trader Joe's), English muffin sandwiches, and egg and cheese bagels to-go. Also got a Vietnamese iced coffee and added boba to it. Not the best Vietnamese iced coffee, but was still a good substitute. Boba was not good, some were too hard. They have complementary water. Besides the food and coffee, it was a nice quiet atmosphere to relax .

One of the only Wilmington coffee shops open past 5! I was excited to pop in and try a chai- which…read moreis made in house, which I always appreciate clean ingredients. The pastries are made here too! Wedding cookie I had was delicious. Very clean bathroom and nice ambiance to pop open your laptop or read a book. Kind and quick service too.. what more could you ask for? 100% will be back.

This little coffee shop is amazing not are the coffees tasty but very creative. Our Barista…read moreexplained each drink, she was very knowledgeable and helpful. We got the brown sugar & vanilla cloud; chocolate cherry truffle latte. Both are delicious.

This genuinely might have been the best coffee I've had! I got the red velvet latte, and while it…read morewasn't necessarily red, it tasted like a rich and delicious mocha. The chocolate shavings on top really put it over the edge for me and made it extra tasty. The girl behind the counter was so sweet and helpful as well, and had our drinks out pretty quickly. The inside is very cute and has a decent amount of seating. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time!

Delicious!!! Great coffee and smoothies. The new coco cloud smoothie is super good. Service was…read moresuper friendly!!

I love Drift and have never had issues with the employees, ordering, coffee, or food. However,…read moreyesterday at the Mayfaire location, I couldn't even take one bite of my sandwich before noticing a black hair in my egg. and today i tried going to the Autumn hall location and the same exact thing happened. I have very bright blonde long hair so it is not mine. I've attached a picture. As someone with ARFID who already struggles with eating meat, this is one of the few sandwiches I feel comfortable getting for breakfast. I'd really appreciate more care being taken during food preparation because trusting food is already difficult enough for some people.

Amazing location! I have been to a couple other drifts and this is by far the best one!…read more Service was amazing even though it was busy. There was a bit of a line and wait time for a table but it was well worth it. The decor and ambiance are welcoming and bustling. The Servers work very quickly are very friendly and attentive. Also great with recommendations. Food was amazing! Loved everything I had and disappointed some other locations do not have some of the option on the menu at this location. I will definitely be coming again when I am in the area again!

We stopped into Drift Cafe while dodging a quick beach shower, and it ended up being such a great…read morelittle coffee stop. I had a cortado -- which they call a "Magic" -- and it was delightful. My daughter ordered the Salted Coconut Oat Coldie and said it was fabulous! My other daughter had the Vanilla Bean Cold Brew and said the foam on top tasted like ice cream. She absolutely loved it. While we were there, lots of people were coming in for full meals, and the atmosphere was really cute and welcoming. It definitely seems like it would be a great spot to sit down for breakfast or lunch as well. Perfect beachy coffee shop vibe!

Great place and concept we really enjoyed our visit. Look forward to returning in the futureread more

I love this coffee shop! We ordered a cold brew and iced latte. The quality and service was very…read moregood.