Genuinely the best coffee I've had in a long time. I'm usually pretty picky with my coffee and like to avoid going to "chain" coffee shops however this place has been the exception. I walked in and was greeted by the nice welcoming staff. I ordered the avocado toast with two eggs and a coconut "coldie". The toast was amazing and you could tell it was fresh. The coffee was the best thing I've ever had. We were in town for the weekend and went a total of 4 times to get that coffee. I can't wait to go back! read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Coconut Coldie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Quaint coffee shop with a delicious breakfast sandwich. We came here under the recommendation of a local friend and we were not disappointed. We were theirnfirst customers on a Saturday and they were ready for us. Got a vanilla iced latte because they make most of their syrup on house so wanted a homemade syrup. The coffee was delicious. The food menu is very small but I for my breakfast sandwich with chicken and it was a great ear while I sat on the beach (and it was still warm too!). Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Love love this place! Came a few years ago and had the best coffee and breakfast sandwich. Now every time we are in town visiting we make sure to stop at a location :) read more

Busy cafe for a Saturday morning but service was steady and reliable. The place itself is beachy and cute! We shared the breakfast burrito and the potatoes and enjoyed it. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

LOVE drift! Their coffee never disappoints. I've been to multiple locations and this is one you order up front, it isn't table side service. Every time I go I mix it up what kind of latte I get and it's delicious every time. They have good options for gluten free. They have seating indoors and out. Their avocado toast is delicious. Staff has always been friendly! They have a parking lot behind the restaurant that has enough parking read more

Great coffee beans. Great price and they were super fresh. I was so glad I stopped in to get a coffee and some beans for home.

Grace, Kat, & Ashley were so nice & great at giving suggestions. I got the breakfast burrito & the strawberry banana smoothie- they were DELICIOUS. Will definitely be back again. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Breakfast Burrito Strawberry Banana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Been to their other location at Wrightsville Beach. This location right in Mayfaire in front next to CAVA. Ambiance same vibes the contemporary minimalist natural colors and teal themes and very cozy. Limited table seatings for two but big center table for big groups. Food still great quality and as good as I remember got my usual breakfast wrap with scrambled eggs chorizo black beans red onions n avocado perfectly toasted and seasonal salted coconut oat ice latte with their environmentally friendly paper blue stripe straw. Also just found out they have an app from the baristas to build up points so will be downloading that for future visits when I'm visiting in town. To go iced black amber-4 espresso shots milk of choice and shaken!! Got to make it to midnight mass read more

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Too expensive for what you get!! The breakfast at the other Drift is much better... I would suggest you improve your menu and prices.... The stuff on top of the banana bread was disgustingly bad!! read more

This is the market bowl breakfast...where's the lettuce?? Not sure if I able to post a picture. Maybe a quarter of the box is lettuce, hardly any food in the box. I paid over $18 for a market bowl breakfast and a 16 oz. almond milk latte. Disappointing. read more

We stopped in for breakfast for the first time and were really impressed! My breakfast burrito was delicious! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great place to start the day. It was busy, which is always a good sign, but the service was still efficient and friendly. Definitely a spot I'd recommend and would happily visit again! read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The coffee was good but the lid wasn't snapped on, and when I picked up the cup, it spilled all over my hand and arm. I had blisters on my hand and it was quite painful. The lid looked like it was on - I wish they had either put it all the way on or left it to the side. read more

when drift first opened up, their customer service and food was awesome and the longer they have been worst they have gotten. There's no sense in having to stand in line for 30 minutes to wait for the cashier to come to the front to take your order and the request of the customer to warm a mini item instead of serving cold is more and more of a problem. The last time drift will ever receive my business. The cashier was very rude to my daughter for the price that I'm paying for the quality of service and food that I'm getting no longer interested definitely plenty of other places out there that will be happy to accommodate read more

I'm a coffee fanatic and this has been by far the best coffee I've ever had. I don't ever write reviews but drift coffee definitely deserves a good one! read more

Adorable little place! Was definitely feeling the love at drift this morning. Staff was very kind and helped me right away. Plenty of space to sit down and do some work or just have some quiet time. They also had a decent menu with food options for breakfast and lunch. Everything looked pretty good, especially the harvest bowl. Would love to return here! read more

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Missing the mark and it could have been good :( descent atmosphere, so-so espresso and a good sandwich ruined by a a bad cashier/"barista" with a terrible approach to customer "service". I asked to have my order for dine-in and I was given my hot drink in a paper cup. Not the end of the world, but when I asked to have a mug (which they had) she gave me a glass and HUGE eye-roll with big serving of attitude. TERRIBLE! How about treating your customers or anyone for that matter with respect. I would have fired her immediately, terrible for the business. I will say she's consistent as she eye-rolled the next customer too. The big hair kid has to go! read more

I have absolutely no idea what this place is so popular? We got two coffees, and two pastries. A coffee cake and a cranberry orange muffin. Both pastries were served cold and neither tasted that fresh. The coffee was very bland. It was hot, but it had no dimension to it. It was very much a run of the mill coffee. I was expecting something better because there are so many locations. I haven't tried the hot food so maybe that's why people like it? read more

Great coffee soda, loved the chorizo breakfast burrito . Nice place to stop and refresh.

We were staying at a hotel nearby and we stopped here for coffees and a little breakfast snack to get our day started. Started with two iced dirty chais and they were delicious. I ordered the avocado toast which is rare for me to do but it was so fresh. Cute decorations in the sitting area to enjoy a quick coffee break! read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Super friendly people right when I walked in so nice! One of the best dirty chai lattes I ever had. The spice on it was so pleasant and yummy. The inside was super cute and cozy. I need to buy a shirt when I go back, they are this super soft "like worn" material and are such a cute design. The manager was awesome and down to earth. He recommended I try the white chocolate mocha before it leaves the menu and that it is super good, will have to give it a shot next time! read more

This place was pretty good. The staff were super friendly, orders came out quickly and my food was delicious. My iced latte wasn't the best I've ever had but it was decent. I definitely would recommend the avocado toast with goat cheese and pickled onion. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Avocado toast and iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Some seriously good coffee and esta can be found here! Breakfast treats range from soft scrambled eggs a and toast to breakfast burritos and açaí bowls. Vegan and gluten free options abound too. Specialty coffee drinks are featured seasonally and they have alternative milk options like almond, soy, and oat. The staff here is super friendly. Space is small inside but I encourage you to take advantage of the outdoor seating of weather permits. Enjoy! read more

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Coffee is great. Food is great. Service is great until the bewitching hour of 3 o'clock. We ran in yesterday knowing that they closed an hour and a half ;and we were met at the door with "the kitchen is now closed! " The tables were all dirty and there was no encouragement to stay. So my question is "why don't you close at three -if you don't want to serve anybody afterwards?" read more

Try the Iced latte, mine was really tasty and refreshing. The space is so bright, cheerful and clean. Very comfortable! read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Met a friend to try out the newest Drift location for a weekend brunch. Drift has long been a favorite of mine for their healthy, nourishing & downright delicious options. I wouldn't say I frequent many spots - always love to try somewhere new - but Drift always come to mind when brunch is being discussed. And I even have a favorite dish, but decided to branch out this time. My selection was a lovely blend of veggies, quinoa, poached egg, halloumi cheese and avocado. Truly satisfying with the savory, creamy, crunchy and chewy aspects to round out the bowl. A well crafted and beautifully plated dish indeed. Also a lovely change up from my go to ...the roasted potatoes and beautifully cheesy scrambled eggs. Now I've got two breakfast plates to choose between at my next visit. But let's not forget the pancakes - also a standout selection (order a plate to share)! Thanks for giving us another Drift location to enjoy and for continuing to deliver high quality eats in a lovely setting. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

A rainy but warm day suddenly turned vicious as I was out doing my Lyft thing and decided I needed a warm-up. As I was in the area I thought to give this place a try and boy howdy am I glad I did. A medium roast that was lovingly roasted and brewed (unlike another place with national rankings that are overblown) and I sat there inhaling the aroma and flavor of this magical brew. The staff are helpful and very friendly; a place I will keep in mind for future stops. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Busy on a chilly day dispensing glorious coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Today was my first time trying Drift. I met a client there after she recommended it for a meeting place. I received a warm greeting as I entered. The menu described each option in detail. I chose the HAM EGG & CHEESE TOASTY : ham, Dubliner cheese, scrambled eggs on toasted 21 grain toast. This sandwich was delicious, the melted cheese OMG! I washed it down with their house mocha. Tell me that's not the cutest mocha ever! This experience was so good I called my hubby on the way to work,"honey I got a new place for you". I'm no health nut by no means but it was nice to mix healthy with some sinful goodness. I will be going back soon. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Mocha of Love! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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The food is bland and overpriced. The staff was rude as well and yelled at us when we needed to transfer funds into our account. I don't recommend this as your brunch spot. Go to blueberry's grill if you want a nice brunch experience. read more

We love the original location so we wanted to support their new store. It is conveniently located right at the front of Mayfaire, and there is ample parking near them. This place is designed beautifully, and you instantly feel relaxed there, but there aren't enough places to sit. The menu is a bit different but the selection is still wonderful! I always forget that their sweet potatoes are served cold so that throws me off. Their coffee is too bitter for me, but my husband and daughter love it. Overall, this location is fine but we prefer the original. read more

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It is always a worry when a place expands beyond their initial starting location. So it was with one eyebrow askance that I entered into the Drift zone. And while I was in need coffee zone in my head, it was really lunchtime. Ok. let's see what you got Drift...for a savory experience. The market bowl ws really nice. The kale tender and not like the classic experience of tearing into indestructible rubber. It was nicely seasoned and made me feel very healthy. The coffee was a solid. They are a plus to the Barista vibe in Wilmington. I like they slipped into the old Starbucks location in Mayfaire which is a clever move for them. They can wash hang the old Starbucx'ers who think the location is still there. We won't tell them it is across the street hanging out with FreshMarket, will we? Because the coffee is way better. And the food is thoughtful. Win. Win. We don't need no stinkin' drive through. We want to hang out and chat with our friends! I do think, though that for those of us who like a little baked good with our java beans brewed, that the bakery game could be amped up to meet their savory. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Market Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

My entire reviewing life I have tried assiduously to NOT write negative reviews. In fact, even if I have a negative experience I will just keep my opinions to myself. But this time, since it was also my second time going to Drift, I am going to make this point and say this was the worst coffee experience I have had in a really long time. Why? 1. I waited more than 20 minutes for two basic coffees: caramel latte and a dirty chai. This was because the people working the store actively chose to make coffees for themselves and their co-workers to drink while I was waiting in line. Additionally, they also intentionally chose to NOT make our drinks for several minutes while they stood around and did absolutely nothing. I was about to ask for a refund of my money until my Husband said that since we had waited so long we should keep waiting. Did I mentioned I tipped 15%?? I definitely should have for a refund 2. Caramel latte: After waiting 20+ minutes, my coffee arrived stone cold. Like the milk wasn't even warm at all and I grabbed it the minute it hit the counter. Gross. I made them remake it and the second version wasn't that much hotter. 3. Dirty Chai Latte: Pretty much water. It was the absolute worst Dirty Chai I have ever had -- and this is my favorite hot drink. We just moved to the area two months ago and we will not be coming back a third time. If you like coffee and respect your personal time, do not come here. We would recommend 3 Friends Coffee and Matter More Coffee. read more

I've passed Drift Coffee a few times but never tried it. Boy am I disappointed I never tried Drift sooner! Looking at the menu all I saw was plain coffee, lattes, etc. so I was concerned I would not be able to get a specialty drink. I asked the barista what he recommended and he suggested a caramel oat milk iced coffee. The caramel is made in store, so of course I had to give it a try! I think I raved to my friend for a solid hour about how amazing the drink was. It was very smooth and not super sweet like most specialty drinks. I am truly amazed at how decadent the drink was. The staff was super friendly and helpful, making the experience that much better. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Caramel oat milk iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Every drift location I've been too keeps the taste the same and offers friendly service, every time. California vibes! read more

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My sister brought me to Drift on the way to shopping -- Drift is centrally located among a ton of shops. They have quick 15-minute parking in the back, but there are loads of other parking spots, too. My suggestion, park so then you can grab your coffee/smoothie/grub sit for a while outside/inside and then walk around to shop. Drift is perfectly named for a Wilmington coffee shop and the deco is spot on. The moment you walk in, you feel calm and like you've entered a beachside oasis. I am obsessed with the iced coffee that Drift makes. I need to find out what beans they are using. This was LITERALLY the best-iced coffee I'd have in my life, and I consider myself a bit of an iced coffee snob and aficionado. I didn't dull down this sweet sweet nectar with milk or flavor, and my mom (who won't drink coffee without creamer) gave my drink a sip, and she was hooked, too. I hope there's a loyalty program for Drift goers, but I am unsure if they offer one. Let me tell you, if I lived in Wilmo I'd definitely be making Drift my regular coffee shop of choice. read more

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Very calm and trendy coffee shop with delicious lattes and baked goods. I love the vibe! So serene. I will definitely be back! The coconut lavender flat white was very unique, sweet and milky, the taste of coffee was very mild, but it was yummy! I highly recommend it! And the coffee cake was very thick & moist, very filling! Loved all of it! The staff was also very friendly and I got my order quickly. read more

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I went in for a quick coffee a little before close. On a rainy Sunday at 5:30p they were already putting up the chairs so they much have had a slow day. There were 3 customers and I ordered an iced dirty chai with oat milk and left. They only had one size and it was almost $9. It was not the best I had but it hit the spot. According to the other reviews I need to order food next time! Can't wait to try it again. read more

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I was always going to give this place 5-stars but right after I had my last drink there, I wish I could give it 1000-stars. There are a few locations and I find myself drifting back to this one, get it? DRIFTING! Anyways... I like this spot because it stays open late so when I need to papa squat and get shit done, I know I can rely on good coffee and a place to work. I am surprised someone would say the service here isn't positive because I LOVE the staff here. It actually is a big reason I come back here, plus the coffee. The employees have always been super friendly, asking about what I have been up to all day, and genuinely seem to care about the customers. They're helpful in choosing what to drink, which led me to my now, favorite bomb ass drink. No soy here. But I have now discovered OAT MILK. I ordered an oat milk caramel coffee. WOAH. I literally drink it and said out loud 'wow this is good.' Was I talking to myself? Maybe, but it was worth it. It's worth the $6 and I would order two if it wasn't so late. The food? Also delish. I love the acai bowl, it's a little runnier then I would expect them to be but I love all the toppings. The banana bread? Top notch. You won't be disappointed here, if you are, I'm not sure what happened to you. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - even their hot chocolate is beautiful - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Unfortunately, I wasn't a big fan of my experience at Drift's new location. I love interacting with positive and friendly staff, but that's not what I felt here. They talked amongst themselves without paying much mind to me while I was at the counter to order, trying to decide what to get. I went to the restroom after ordering my drink and walked out to a dull "oh there she is" from one employee to another as I approached the counter. I prefer to be talked to, not about, when in a service based business. The "about" section of their website makes it obvious that this should've been an area where they thrived: "heartfelt service," "facilitate meaningful connections," "cordial interaction"... this is simply not what I experienced here. My golden latte was good, but nothing to write home about. The higher prices which are seemingly justified by the ambiance just don't do it for me. They did well with decorating and setting up the small physical space in this location, but I didn't like how there are at least two tables that I saw, reserved for those without laptops. I genuinely appreciate the effort to promote community, but within such a small space it's frustrating to be limited in your options to sit. I hadn't planned to be working on my laptop there for very long, but I wanted to respect the signs and sit elsewhere. This left me without a spot with access to an outlet to charge things, so blocking off that particular table by the window didn't make sense to me. Overall, this could be a great spot for a lot of other people, but it wasn't for me. I have a hard time with businesses, especially local restaurants/cafes/etc. who do not deliver on the promises of their mission. I was let down in this way. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Mayfaire - Golden latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Greeted when we walked in so that was welcoming. Mentioned that I had the best Peppermint Matcha from here (made by Lawson ). I ordered it again with an added shot of espresso. The drink was $10. It was warm at best, no peppermint at all so I'm super disappointed. As a consumer we should definitely be getting what you are paying for. I tried to call the store to get a correction and was only able to listen to a recording. I guess there's not a line to the store. read more

I love the perfect balance of colors, plants, and wooden accents in this place. The wood accents make Drift a warm and inviting space and the service is absolutely exceptional. The food is amazing and perfectly made. read more