Had a Banana Bread Blondie, fantastic. Crew there are very nice and knowledgeable about the…read moredrinks. And if your a Jeep Ducker, drop one off. They have a shelf over the door of ducks.

Great coffee they it must have been opening day because they were giving out free small drinks but…read morethe staff was very friendly and the coffee was delicious

They are so friendly, and I love the amazing selection of drinks. My daughter is a big fan of the…read moreshark drink. I love too many to name! They are also well priced, much cheaper than Starbucks. And it's nice to go to a locally owned small business.

These people are great! So many drinks to choose from. I told them what I was looking for and did…read morenot even realize there was a drink special available that matched it so well. The lotus caffeinated drink wasn't very sweet but I liked that there was a sugar free option and it was great for this heat. They are from utah, which is flooded with drink stations, so I am so excited to have one just down the road now here is Shallotte. Pelican Snowballs is currently closed/sold so it's great to have another new place for family fun refreshments and a drive thru when there are a bunch of littles in the car.

Staying at a nearby hotel in Ocean Isle with terrible morning coffee, what a joy to get outstanding…read moreiced lattes at Drift Coffee, smooth and bold.

My family lives on the island so I've been coming to Drift for years. It's a bit pricey, but you…read morecan tell they use high quality ingredients and whoever curated the menu put a lot of time into it. The avocado toast, the veggie breakfast burrito, the coffee cake, the smoothies, and the iced black amber are my go to's and they never miss. The service is quick, even though I know they get crazy busy during the summer. As someone who understands service/cafe biz, I will always give leniency to workers who are busting it during high volume seasons. The people who don't understand that a wait will be expected when you have one good coffee shop on an island that hosts thousands of people every summer are dense. Be kinder to your service workers, people. The most recent time I visited Drift, I was excited to try the Acai bowl. After I ordered, I was told that unfortunately they were out of Acai. They refunded my money and I ordered a smoothie instead. I was ready to pay for my smoothie when the employee told me the smoothie was on the house since they were out of Acai. Great customer service. I've been visiting Ocean Isle since there were rinky-dink water slides in operation across from what is now Drift. It's been wonderful to see a successful, quality coffee shop on the island.

Ocean Boulevard Coffee is THE place to go for coffee on Holden Beach. Conveniently located near the…read morebridge, with plenty of parking and excellent service, it's also a great place to meet friends for a chat in the cozy outside seating area. Prices are quite reasonable for a beach shop, and the iced lattes are fabulous. Be sure to get yours with coffee ice cubes for an extra kick. I also quite enjoy their smoothies when in the mood for something sweet.

Bottom line: Ocean Boulevard Coffee is a nice charming coffee shop option with helpful service for…read morethose at Holden Beach if you don't want to make your way back towards Shallotte for Starbucks, etc. I personally like a stronger coffee beverage than experienced here, the cheese danish was light, flaky, and tasty. Little to no inside seating, most seating available is outside and all orders considered "to-go." The Deets: On a recent trip to Holden Beach, I saw on Yelp there was a local coffee shop on the island there and so I bookmarked it. I walked there to try them out, they are located in a shared space with a local beach rental company near where the bridge road emptied onto the beach island (the coffee part of the signage is small so keep your eyes peeled for it). They open up at 8am, which for an early-riser like me I consider a bit later for a coffee shop even if at a beach vacation area. Getting there as they opened, there was minimal wait but I can see there could be a line if you waited too much more to go there. The shop itself is small and nicely decorated in a charming beach type look. Service was good both at the order counter and pickup window...you order inside at the counter then pick up your coffee beverage outside at a side pick up window (not really any inside seating, there are picnic tables and outside eating areas). My cheese danish tasted good and was pretty light/flaky for a danish, a nice difference as it was not heavy for a breakfast treat. My hot skim latte was OK, which on coffee alone I'd go 3-3.5 stars...I personally like my coffee beverages a bit stronger but again, personal preference. Though I am leaning towards 3.5 stars here, I will go with 4 stars here on shop charm, location, and friendly service.

First time at Surf & Java, which we found simply by Googling "coffee shop OIB." I had the Black &…read moreTan (iced) and wife had "Almond Joy" (latte). Both were outstanding!! No other way to describe it. The shop itself is also exceptional with soft seating, a table or two, plus a wide variety of surf related clothing. Surfboards too, of course. The staff is also outstanding. Very friendly. We'll be back soon for sure.

Phenomenal spot to have a morning brew and chill next to some really fun surf merch. Ambiance is…read morerelaxed and there are plenty of places to sit. There's a bar with power ports. Nice little patio for the doggos. The coffee is good and staff seemed friendly and was efficient.

Tasty food and super service. Special care taken by staff to address a food allergy issue in our…read moreparty. Well done! Will definitely be back and recommend.

One of the biggest things I look for in a restaurant is consistency, and Purple Onion is…read moreconsistently good. Have never had a meal here that wasn't delicious, and the service is with a smile, which is always appreciated! Love the handmade chips (especially with a side of ranch), fried green tomatoes, haddock wrap, breakfast dishes, desserts, etc. Definitely a place you can count on for a good meal. My only complaint is during peak hours it gets rather noisy and the parking lot is a little hard to get out of. But totally worth it for the overall great experience!

The guys in there are so sweet and kind…read more The lattes are delicious and don't forget to add coffee ice

Got an iced coffee. Quick service and nicely decorated inside. Great selection of sugar free syrups…read moreand milk alternatives. Pastries looked great but didn't get one.

Great food every time and always fast friendly service. Inside is clean and staff is always…read morewelcoming.

Bagels are OK... Not horrible. The rest of the experience is just unnecessarily bad. The prices on…read morethe menu behind the counter don't match the price they actually charge you. I asked while I was waiting just to make conversation and they blamed the owner. Said "she" just changes things! Oh yeah and $1.20 for butter on your bagel. Can't wait until they have competition. Need better bagels in Brunswick!! Good luck!

They are always consistent with the mocha (made with oatmilk) that I always order and even when…read morethey're busy at the drive- thru they're quick to get your drink. The person at the window is always smiling and they don't even mind when I pay for my coffee all in 1/2 dollar coins. They're conveniently located next to a few stores as well (ultra, marshals, hobby lobby, a pet store, and more). I've been to quite a few Starbucks drive thru and this location is definitely one to stop at if you want a quick coffee.

I went in the other day and got the best service ever. The service was fast and accurate but best…read moreof all they make you feel welcome and they want you to come back. In today's world that's a rare thing. My visit was on February 26 in the morning.

What a wonderful experience! I arrived with my 13 and 14 year old grandchildren and was warmly…read moregreeted by Nancy, the owner. She was welcoming and helpful as we set up. Once we started painting, Nancy supplied us with plenty of extra paint and tips but also us but also left us to our own creativity. The studio is clean and definitely well stocked, with a huge selection of paints. We were having such a good time we stayed 3 hours! We will certainly be back.

A magical experience for adults and children with so many options in pottery to paint and different…read morecolors to choose from...you will be so surprised to see your work as it appears finally into a beautiful creationA great place to create a gift for any occasion or holiday, be it Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, etc... don't miss this place when you visit the beach or if you're lucky enough to live near by...Nancy is fun and makes it a special day with her hot chocolate or coffee drink and relaxing music to paint by.... make any day a Great day...! J Watching out 4 U! ***Across from Food Lion