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    Drift Cafe

    3.9 (12 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Katie F.

    My fiancé and I stopped here to grab some food before getting on the road and it was delicious. Our food was also prepared in under 10 minutes which was great for time. I also enjoyed the choco banana smoothie which was delicious! The avocado toast was a bit messy to take to go, so I'm glad I grabbed a knife/fork before leaving the cafe. I really enjoyed the vibe of this place too, it has a lot of natural lighting and was laid back.

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    Theresa Z.

    First... SO HAPPY FOR ANOTHER COFFEE PLACE IN CAROLINA BEACH!! Yes! Thank you, Drift! Now... experience and ambiance wise.... Super friendly and nice staff. Very helpful. They have menus at the counter by the to go ordering and paying area for easy access. Everything is also digitized. Easy pay and tip too. Super clean. Love that retractable wall option for exterior seating on beautiful breezy days. They have parking spots for mobile pick up orders. Location: off lake park blvd and easy in and out. Ample parking! Great location to go to before and after beaching it. Drink: One size iced drinks but it's fine, it's ample!! I had an iced amber and my little enjoyed the banana cocoa shake which I stole a sip and loved it! Food: No pastry items were out yet (we went as early as they opened) but I did order an egg and cheese (modified) sandwich. It was REALLY good! the bacon was that thick crispy bacon. Very happy they are finally here and look forward to meeting friends here for coffee.

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    Bill S.

    Fantastic again! Went with vegan wife and she loved the options. Staff was very personable and remember me from last visit.

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    9 months ago

    Food was excellent! Service was great, especially Tia who was a great hostess. This is a must see when at Carolina Beach!

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    4.1
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    My husband and I recently got married in Carolina Beach and decided to enjoy breakfast here before…read moreour reception. We had Cat S as our waitress- she is the sweetest! She was so excited for us, wanted to see pictures, and gave us a celebration pancake with our meals! I had the powerhouse bowl (one of my favorites) and my husband had the bangin burrito with grits. Delicious, filling breakfast, and a great way to start our morning :)

    Great mimosa, special and solid breakfast option. This location definitely gives off chain…read morerestaurant vibes, but has a good menu and very obviously specializes in brunch. We were quick to notice that mimosas were on special for just three dollars. They were basically goblets of mimosa and they had four flavors to choose from. I went with the strawberry and also got to try the pineapple. Absolutely delicious! The all-American breakfast was nice. I liked the great big pancake. The potatoes were kind of simple, but we're cooked all the way. Also, I asked for my bacon to be crispy and they definitely delivered on that. Service was friendly, but not super attentive. We were only checked on at the beginning for drinks, when they brought out our food, and then we ended up waiting a bit to get the check. We would've ordered more mimosas, but I think they may have been slightly understaffed. There are definitely better brunch options in Wilmington, but this place had no wait on a busy weekend and I was happy with the food. If you are a brunch person, this place delivers in terms of being really big with lots of seating and having a lot of brunch menu items.

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    Kate's Pancake House

    4.1
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    Wonderful. Simple, delicious, nothing too fancy, but still lots of options. Expect a bit of a wait,…read morebecause apparently everyone else nearby knows how good this place is, but even then it didn't take too long. Party of 6 they told us 30 minute wait and it was maybe only 15. Even absolutely slammed it only took about 15 - 20 minutes for food to come out and everything was hot and fresh. Chicken and waffles, pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, french toast made from griddled banana bread, everything was on point. If you're ever thinking of going to breakfast down the road at a restaurant that rhymes with "lunches" don't, come to Kate's and have an infinitely better experience.

    I only got pancakes, so I can't speak to the other menu items. But the restaurant has pancake in…read morethe name so it seemed like a must. The sweet potato pancakes were insane. Perhaps some of the best pancakes I've ever had. They had nuts in them and were perfectly spiced. 10/10. Red velvet was good, the cream cheese icing was quite tasty but they weren't anything too special. And the apple pancake was my least favorite; the apple filling on top tasted like it came from a can. Super sweet and didn't taste fresh. But the pancake itself was still good. This place does not take reservations and I was told the line goes out the door in the summer. There was a large line even while we were there in the off season during a storm. So if you want to eat here on a weekend, or the weather is nice, proceed with caution and be prepared to wait (standing outside--there is no seating while you wait).

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    The Southerly Biscuit & Pie

    The Southerly Biscuit & Pie

    4.5
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    0.4 mi
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    The food is great, but the staff is even better!…read more When you think of southern hospitality and good food this is what should come to mind.

    I haven't stopped thinking about the Southerly since our vacation in CB ended…read more Sis and I suddenly had a taste for Key Lime pie. We're close enough to Florida, surely SOMEBODY had to serve a decent KLP?! Quick Google search led me to the Southerly, which incidentally was very close to the park we were currently at. I called to see if they made them and the guy said they DO but were sold out for the day. I wasn't surprised, as I called right before they closed. I asked if I could reserve one for the next day- easy as pie, right? He was so friendly and accommodating, I probably would have gone in even if he said no pies tomorrow. Just a super warm, kind person. The Southerly is known for their biscuits, so when we went in the next day we got biscuits, sandwiches, and the pie. The biscuits are out of this world. I've never had a biscuit this good before. Tender, flaky, with a few crispy parts. The flavor was heavenly. The sandwiches were very good, I wish I had been able to try more. I even took a plain biscuits home to eat later and they're fantastic even without butter or jam. Absolute perfection. The Key lime pie was good. We didn't eat it until later that night. The crust was a little dry and crumbly. The filling was decadent, perfect, key limey in every way. I couldn't recommend this place more. Everyone was so nice, it's a great local spot. And let me tell you-- I would pay for express shipping if they offered it.

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