Breakfast was good and the service was on point too. Very clean and I would definitely eat there…read moreagain. The special of a bacon, egg and cheese on a honey biscuit was delicious.

The good: the kale Caesar salad is the best salad I have ever had anywhere. The combination of the…read moredressing with the crunchy chick peas is to die for. The whole restaurant is super cute, albeit it does get really hot inside with only fans when there are lots of people inside. The tables are clean and the staff is friendly. The avocado toast has awesome goat cheese and the bacon you can add on is wonderful. The bad: Honestly extremely disappointed today. This is my third time here and I've been recommending them to all of my friends and family. We came in at 2 pm when they close at 4, drove 30 minutes for lunch, for the "kitchen to be closed". No where on their website or anywhere else do they advertise that they may close the kitchen early and I asked when it typically closes and they said they can just decide to close it when they feel like it, so they're only serving coffee and smoothies. We opted for smoothie bowls and they were completely liquid, we had to drink them and not eat them with spoons. There was also chunks of frozen fruit that didn't get blended and there was no spirulina and zero coconut flavor. Not sure who was working today but it was honestly such a bad experience that I don't think I'll be back or be recommending them to people anymore. $13 for basically a banana and handful of blueberries with melted juice and frozen pineapple chunks is highway robbery. Added two stars for the two prior experiences, I guess.

Tucked in the strip mall, this cafe is a great stop for lunch on the way to North Topsail Beach. I…read morehad the Italian Sub - superb (bread was awesome). Kudos as they serve Lavazza coffee. Will stop again next time I go to NTB.

Apparently this weekend I'm stepping out of my comfort zone one bite at a time. Next stop: Napoli…read moreCafe for a LOX bagel with cream cheese. And holy smokes... another absolute banger for the taste buds! I've been on the fence about this kind of bagel for a while, and now my only question is: WHY? What exactly was I protecting myself from--a delicious breakfast? Years of unnecessary bagel discrimination, and for what? Napoli Cafe knocked this one out of the park. I'd show you a picture, but hunger took the wheel, and by the time my brain said "get a photo," we were already discussing funeral arrangements for the crumbs. I'll absolutely be back! Stop in, support local, and grab a coffee, bagel, muffin, or sandwich. If you order the lox, learn from my mistakes: skip the hesitation and take the picture BEFORE the first bite.

This is THE best coffee shop in a 10 mile radius. I visited 4J's, Stir it Up, Sols Bowls, and it's…read morenot even close The staff is unbelievable friendly and welcoming to all their guests, and humbly boasts a wide selection of creative, unique drinks and quality, affordable food. The star factor for this review is of course, their espresso. They have 6~ summer specials that are each unique. For coffee snobs, their syrups and cold foams are in-house, which is hard to come by in the inlet. Their espresso is bold, not too milky. It's the perfect beach latte. Additionally, their food is impressive for a cafe. I'd expect the same from a full restaurant! The portions are filling and come with chips, even though the menu doesn't state. They have a selection of sodas, waters and energy drinks available to pair with the food options. And a unique feature is they have a plethora of condiments for the food (mayo, hot honey, special sauce). It's a location that really cares for their customers. I wish I would've come here day one of my stay so I could give more to this little shop! Do not skip this gem when visiting. I don't know how there isn't 50+ reviews. Thank you for making my boyfriend and I's week and continue to be the best! I can only imagine this cafe will continue to grow. Images: Dot cake latte with oat milk and brunch burger. Latte has frosting around the cup and was a 10/10.

I've dropped into Bogue Inlet Coffee and Tea a few time over the last couple weeks finding that I…read morereally like coming here. The coffee beans from JAVA Estate Roastery ("Artisan Roasted Specialty Coffee") are excellent resulting in coffee that matches my tastes perfectly (strong, but not overpowering). The variety of pastries I've enjoyed were yummy, and definitely not on my diet (oh well). Today I purposely came back to try something for breakfast ending up ordering a breakfast sandwich with sausage. It was a fantastic choice (I intended to have a photograph of it but it's gone.. sorry!) For lunch I've spied on others eating the pizza. It looks great; I'll have to try one before heading back home to VA. I love it here, maybe you will too. I recommend dropping for a coffee, snack, or Breakfast/Lunch.

First impression: super cute shop with a clean, fun, and cozy vibe. Half coffee shop, half…read morebookstore. So, basically the kind of place you walk into and immediately want to stay awhile. The lighting is great, there's plenty of comfortable workspace, and the reading nooks make it feel warm and inviting. The coffee was excellent. I ordered the Maple Tide exactly as it comes, and it was delicious. The latte was not overly sweet and had a really distinct vanilla and maple flavor that tasted balanced and well crafted. I'm already excited to go back and try more of their drinks, especially a straight espresso. The location is also perfect. It's just tucked away enough that you don't have to fight traffic or stress about parking, but still close enough to the main road that it's an easy stop without going out of your way. It's close enough to Emerald Isle to become a regular stop for island locals or anyone heading across the bridge. The owner was incredibly friendly and really adds to the welcoming local atmosphere. I absolutely love the bookstore coffee shop concept, and I'll definitely be back.

The coffee here was amazing and noticeably strong!!! I've been looking for more places around…read moreEmerald Isle! The place is clean and the atmosphere is cute with the books. The drinks are more on the expensive side but I liked how strong their coffee was.

I cannot stand messes and I am overwhelmed with clutter but this eclectic store was unusually…read moreinviting. With a million titles to choose from as well as toys, antiques and coffee, this unique spot is a place to get lost in for a minute or an hour. The staff is very willing to help and kind. Stop by for an oldie but goodie and feel like you've stepped back in time. Stop by.

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.

Many days the shop was closed during the posted business hours and I'd find out after making the…read moredrive to go there. I stopped supporting that local business! Eventually, the owner packed up and left.

Wow! This place is a hidden gem in near topsail beach, if you haven't tried it yet, you're missing…read moreout! Hands down the best protein shake I've ever had. Bonus because it was 100% vegan and gluten free! The owner was so lovely, this is a must every time we visit!

Very friendly cafe that surprisingly serves amazi g breakfast bagels and a wide assortment of…read morecoffees and tea. Definitely a great way to start off the work day or come in on a lazy sunday morning.

Awesome coffee and a great atmosphere. The croissant breakfast sandwiches are super yummy. The…read morebarista that makes the coffee was super personable and made me laugh. I would absolutely recommended this place place!

Pleasant staff. Decent variety of flavors, enjoyed the sea salt caramel . Well priced! especially…read moreconsidered the touristy location.

Delicious homemade waffle cones, the auroma when you walk in smells like vanilla cake. Multiple…read moreflavors, the salty sea Oreo and butter pecan combo is my favorite . The shop is always clean and every employee looks like they want to be there and are very courteous and customer service oriented. Good vibes!!