Came here for breakfast on a whim with a large party. They were awesome and super friendly. The…read moreplace was busy but they were able to make room for us. The food was delicious and perfectly made. I liked that they had a cool outdoor area where the kids could play, which was a huge bonus. Overall, solid place and might just be our go to breakfast spot from now on.

10 out 10 do not recommend terribly managed restaurant manger doesn't even understand the basics of…read moreseating a restaurant, which is extremely sad as the restaurant only has 18 tables which is an extremely low volume of customers to serve, this is a job so simple most restaurants hire teenagers to handle it. It's honestly surprising to see The Trading Post not being capable of the most basic and simplest aspect of running a restaurant sitting customers at empty tables. After making it half way through an absolute dumpster fire of a summer, with numerous Management and clear leadership issues especially considering the number of recent Google reviews describing many of the same recurring concerns that management and ownership has clearly buried their head in the sand and has refused to acknowledge. A common theme throughout those reviews is extremely long wait times despite empty tables inside and outside, inconsistent seating practices, slow food coming from the kitchen, and a dining room that often appears to be operating well below its capacity. Many reviewers also describe being told they would have to wait even longer to place their order after already waiting to be seated. When customers experience that while seeing numerous empty tables, it's understandable why many decide to leave and spend their money elsewhere. The menu is priced as though it's offering a premium dining experience, but many recent reviews question whether the food quality matches those prices. In a coastal community known for seafood, customers often expect fresh, local products when they're paying premium prices. When those expectations aren't met, people notice--and they tell others. The people I feel for the most are the servers. They rely heavily on tips, and when customers leave because of long waits or operational issues, those servers lose income through no fault of their own. That's unfortunate because many of these problems appear, at least from the outside, to be operational rather than the fault of the waitstaff. The owner owes them a massive apology on servers losing $1000s this summer season due to poor management and ownership. Seriously shocked u still have servers. Based on the pattern of recent public reviews, the biggest issue appears to be leadership and day-to-day operations. When the same complaints continue to surface week after week without noticeable improvement, customers naturally begin to question whether ownership and management are responding effectively. Every successful restaurant depends on strong leadership, accountability, and the willingness to make difficult decisions when something clearly isn't working. No restaurant can afford to lose customers on a consistent basis. Every guest who walks away because of long waits or a disappointing experience is a customer who may never return. In a small coastal community where word of mouth carries tremendous weight, a damaged reputation can be difficult to rebuild. Once tourist season ends, earning back the trust of local customers becomes even more important. I sincerely hope ownership takes the recent feedback seriously and is willing to make whatever operational changes are necessary. Whether that's improving management, adjusting procedures, or investing more attention in the day-to-day operation, the restaurant still has an opportunity to rebuild customer confidence. If the recurring issues highlighted in recent customer reviews continue to go unaddressed, there's a real risk that the restaurant's reputation will continue to suffer, making it increasingly difficult to attract repeat customers and compete with the many other dining options in the area. I hope that's not the outcome, because with the right leadership and meaningful changes, The Trading Post has the opportunity to regain the reputation it once had. Lastly Trading Post Ownership and Management owes ever single person that has walked in their doors this summer a massive apology for price gouging with poor quality food while showing absolute no care or concern and for not knowing how to perform the absolute simplest job in the restaurant industry seating the restaurant and serving customers in a timely manner. Food: 1/5 | Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 1/5 Group size doesn't matter if it's 1 or 15 they gonna make u wait an hour plus if theirs more than four tables in the restaurant even if those tables already have their food. Never seen such poor managment. Do better for your servers sake and the customers. The ownership and Management should be absolutely ashamed of them selves. This business is clearly failing from from the top and I would say down but not it's only falling in its leadership roles. Wait time 1+ hour

The food here is super delicious. The burgers are fresh and juicy. The fries are crispy and the…read moreCustomer Service was great. This place is super clean. It's sort of like a little café diner downstairs and then upstairs you have a rooftop patio bar. There was live music playing when we went and it was awesome. I highly recommend, we will definitely be back.

Disappointing first experience. We walked into The Bite at the Box specifically hoping to get…read morebreakfast, only to be told the breakfast menu was already closed. What made it worse was that the woman directly in front of us was still served breakfast, and we were told we were the cutoff. If breakfast is only available for a short window, that should be clearly communicated and handled consistently. Cutting off customers immediately after serving the person in front of them is a frustrating way to welcome first-time visitors. We left without eating, so I can't even say whether the food is good. Poor customer service, inconsistent policy, and a bad first impression. I won't be back.

A nice local diner, the kind that makes you want to come back again. Good and speedy service and…read morethe serving portions are good. The coffee is solid and they make the bacon crispy, the way it outhit to be. Note there's a 3% surcharge for credit cards.

Our go-to breakfast spot in Atlantic Beach. The staff is very friendly and they appear to have made…read moresome renovations. They have a full bar and offer breakfast and lunch. It is a little pricey, the standard breakfast (two eggs, home fries, biscuit/toast, and choice of meat) plus one added pancake came out to $17.

Super cute little spot after driving up and down gum branch for over a year I decided to stop on my…read moreway to class today! The waffle oh my is so delish!! I could order these and dip them in some kind of fruit preserve or something! Cute little plants all over the place. I also had an almond milk hot chocolate! Delish as well!!! Might be my new go to place! I'll try some of the other pastries and give a review!! But the coffee imma have to leave to yall!!

New to the area and have been meaning to scope this spot out. The staff seems very friendly. The…read moremenu is decent sized and offers a nice variety. While I intentionally like to go out of my way to shop local, unfortunately, this isnt the spot for me. The largest size coffee they offer is 16oz, which would be fine if it wasn't so expensive and mostly almond milk. Paired with a breakfast sandwich my quick stop was $17!!! That's even more expensive than Starbucks. The vibe is cute and cozy, but that's what you're paying for sadly.

Great old school drive in!! Outstanding food, ambiance, and service! It's like I stepped back in…read moretime! Lv it! Highly recommend!

We came here while checking out the Morehead area as it was suggested to us. It was pretty busy…read morewhen we pulled up, a little line but it went quick .I ordered the crabcake sandwich that had slaw and ketchup on it and a side of hush puppies. The sandwich tasted great ,the crabcake wasn't overcooked or anything it was flavorful. I didn't feel heavy after eating it and the hushpuppies were decent. I'll come back again and try a different dish.

Stopped into Daily Grind for breakfast after a sunrise walk on the beach, and it was the perfect…read moreway to start the day. The vibe was welcoming and exactly what you'd hope for from a local beach coffee shop. The staff were friendly and made us feel right at home. We ordered a couple of cold brews, bagels, a bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, and a cinnamon roll. Everything was fresh and hit the spot. The cinnamon roll was good, though compared to some of the best I've had I'd give it about a 7.6/10. Overall, Daily Grind is definitely worth a visit if you're in Surf City. Great coffee, friendly service, and a laid-back beach-town atmosphere make it an easy recommendation.

We had the pleasure of trying the Daily grind multiple days during our vacation, it's really…read moredelicious! The coffees are wonderful- multiple days we got an iced chai with 2 shots of espresso and Nutella flavoring. It's delicious. I tried the s'mores lattes- it was pretty good, not my favorite combo they have but overall it was tasty. The food is the only thing I had wished was a little better. The eggs were not seasoned so the sandwich overall was just okay. All of the bacon was on one end of the sandwich. On a croissant it was kinda bland. The workers are all very nice and the inside is clean and fun. We definitely recommend stopping in for their drinks!!

This is a small local ice cream shop with a cute outdoor seating area outside. Inside they've got…read morea unique spread of flavors and they seem to sell out quick so I'd recommend getting in earlier to ensure you get the one you like. Since they were out of my original choices of sweet potato and coffee crunch, I tired the peach and coconut coffee crunch custard which both turned out to be delicious. They also have some baked goods inside if you're feeling a cookie or brownie instead of ice cream. The service is a little slow, but be patient they only had one girl working when I went and it was worth the wait!

Always delicious. My usual go to is their sweet potato ive cream…read more So grateful they are serving meals now

When I was told we were going to Beaufort grocery, I thought we were just going to have sandwiches…read moreor something. Boy was I surprised! We are outdoors on the patio and it turned into a beautiful evening. The server, Timmy, was a tentative and had great recommendations. He did very well with our group of eight we never had to wait, but he wasn't overly intrusive either. His recommendation for the tuna was spot on. It was a delicious meal. I will remember.

This is the current "it" spot in Beaufort and for good reason! I will say this, if you want to try…read morethem either make reservations or get take out. I am in here on a Monday night at 9:30 and there is no where for anyone else to sit. So make a reservation. Also, they are not open on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Onto why they are in high demand. The food is exceptional, we tried many different dishes and each one was perfect. From the seasoning to the presentation and even the garnish, everything was spot on. The staff was all very pleasant and friendly. Our waitress was very informative and helpful when we requested what she would suggest, super great personality and a perfect service experience. In short, if you are in Beaufort and you're looking for a great restaurant that is a little off the main path check this place out. Just don't tell everyone - or we may never be able to get in again!

We stopped for lunch here on our way home from a beach getaway weekend. The prices were very…read morereasonable, and the food was ready quickly despite the line. There is a lot of seating available outside on picnic tables with umbrellas for shade (there are also tables inside). I got the vegetarian wrap, but in order to make the vegan I did ask for it without the pesto cream cheese, which meant it was rather bland. Unfortunately, the only other potentially vegan option was their beyond burger. However, they didn't carry any vegan cheese or vegan sauces (aside from ketchup), which was disappointing. In the future I think I would get the beyond burger anyway, as it would at the very least have some protein. Everyone else in my party seemed quite happy with their meals, so likely their non-vegan food is great. Their coffee was also pretty good (and they had oat milk & almond milk available as cows milk alternatives). I will say, the marinated cucumbers were fantastic, and again, the prices were great. Just wish that they had at least one menu item which was fully vegan without modifications. Maybe a hummus wrap?

A great choice for breakfast/lunch if you're looking for an expansive selection of breakfast and…read morelunch menu options. They have everything from omelettes (which was delicious), bagels, sandwiches, biscuits, salads and more! You order at the counter and pick up your order when your order number is called. There are a number of picnic tables with umbrellas outside to wait at and eat. Orders were prepared fairly quickly and portions were fairly large for the price. A no-frills deli with good food plus parking l!