We chose Drift based on Yelp reviews and the menu choices available…read more It's a little coffe shop with a limited, but thoughtful, menu. The coffee was a good, bold brew. Mr. And I both ordered the market bowl. Quinoa, sweet potatoes, avocado, tomato, and a spring mix w a fried egg on top. It was beautiful! Then we bit into it. The sweet potato was barely on the brink of being frozen. The Quinoa was also cold...not just room temperature, but ice-cold! Avocado was way too cold as well. So, you can imagine what this did to the beautifully cooked egg... yep - turned it cold in a heartbeat. Really off-putting to bit into. Mr. went back inside and asked if they had a microwave to heat it up and the 'workers' just said that was they way it was supposed to be. Mr. tossed the entire thing in the trash and simply said "well, it's disgusting". You would think there would be a simple offer to heat it up, or some kind of remedy for the situation. They didn't give a crap. I'm pretty sure they flipped us the bird on the way out. Nice.

This popular little coffee joint was indeed bustling the June morning that my wife and I dropped by…read morefor coffee and breakfast. The food menu is somewhat limited, however, we enjoyed our house made delicious Chia Cup ($9) and ham and egg sandwich ($8). Our lattes were tasty and served up pretty quickly despite the endless line of caffeine crazed patrons. Service was friendly and attentive. This place is obviously well-managed. We will return.

4th time visiting this spot in my hometown. Didnt have time to take pics (sorry), but we did a to…read morego order before heading back to Winston. Ordered their Iced cafe mocha drink as is, and an ice latte, subbing for oat milk and brown sugar. Also ordered one of their bacon, egg and cheese Croissants, a plain toasted croissant and a plain toasted bagel. All in all, everything we ordered was solid. I know coffee drinks can be subjective based on personal preferences, but their regular espresso (used in both coffee orders) tasted pretty great. My preference includes bold coffee flavors and their espresso delivered what I was looking for. My wife's mocha drink was a bit sweet, but she loved their bold coffee flavors as well. The iced latte was pretty great...they have several drink options, but this is my 2nd time getting coffee from them and I enjoyed it both times (the last time we went, they didn't add as much oat milk as preferred but they made up for it this visit). Food items were pretty standard, but the Croissants were delicious and not over toasted. The bagel was the exact same......had a good toast to it without being burnt. Another thing of note: their service is great. Whenever we've had questions on their drink options or how they're made, they've always been very eager and helpful. Almost at that chic fil a level is how I'd describe their service and willingness to help answer the simplest of questions. Don't know much about the inside of their spot....we've always done drive thru orders with them, but their setup and convenience alone makes them appealing. This is the 3rd consecutive time we've seen them while visiting family, so they're apart of our rotation now.

Met a friend here today for our first time. I had a strawberry banana smoothie. It was decent, but…read moreI've had better. Service was friendly. We sat outside to enjoy the nice day. She had an iced chai and said it was good. They have a nice assortment of baked goods and snacks. They also sell their coffee too. I really wanted to try the coffee but it was to late in the day for me. Plenty of parking shared with a few other businesses. They also have a drive through that gets pretty busy.

Seriously the best little local coffee shop in the area. We look forward to trips to the beach…read morehust to get coffee from cafe ahora!

I'm giving the coffee a five star review for taste. I got the Hateras, which was sweet and creamy…read morewith the coffee ice cubes. Definitely on the pricey side just under $10 over 10 with tip. I will say these cups are very flimsy and the lids do not stay on well just going from my car to my apartment. The lid came off twice. Definitely a recipe for disaster. The girl working at the counter was super nice.

A great new drive-through coffee spot! I drink Americana's so espresso really matters to me - that…read moreis smooth and tasty. The staff is really warm, inviting and helpful. In the afternoon I had an ice brown sugar cinnamon, shaken espresso, which was a lovely little treat. I've taken my girlfriends there, you've ordered sugar-free oat milk latte, and a lavender drink, which they both loved. They have an app, which is super easy to use, order ahead and it's ready when you get there. I have quickly become a regular.

Very cute little place in Little River. The Mango Sticky Rice Matcha was delicious + sweet. As an…read moreFYI, this is a drive through/walk-up location only, so it serves as a great stop but not somewhere to hangout (although there is a singular picnic table to sit at outside). Very friendly staff as well.

Coconut Caramel latte is fabulous!! Great gifts -- get a…read moreshirt --and friendly service! Stop here!!

The lady that waited on us was very helpful, and patient .. I think her name is Elana. Food…read moregood and service with a smile. She made good recommendation. We will be back

Ruby's was a short walk from the condo I was staying at, so I enjoyed the early morning beach walks…read moreto get breakfast and coffee. It did not disappoint! I enjoyed their drinks so much I actually went back twice in the week I was on Oak Island. The line was at the door one of those times, but moved at a good pace. They have breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and bowls to go along with your coffee. I did enjoy the turkey sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel the most. Both of my drinks were so good...the perfect balance of sweet alongside strong coffee taste. Grab breakfast to go and then enjoy it while sitting on the pier.

Lost our business before we reached the door. We arrived at…read moreRuby's around 10:30 on Sunday morning for coffee and a snack. The parking lot was full. We found an empty public parking space with a cone in front of it, but a woman wearing a tracksuit and green T-shirt told us we couldn't park there. When we explained that we hoped to run inside for about ten minutes, she told us she was giving everyone tickets and that we would get one, too. We couldn't tell whom she represented or what authority she had. We called Ruby's for guidance--during its advertised business hours--and nobody answered. No coffee, no snack, no assistance. Just a frustrating encounter before we could even reach the door. Ruby's, do you have dedicated customer parking? Where should customers go when the lot is full? And who is outside threatening prospective customers with tickets? You may not control the parking enforcement, but you can help visitors understand how to reach your business. We never made it inside, so I can't judge the coffee or food. I can judge the experience of trying to spend money there: aggravating enough that we gave up. We left Oak Island and took our business to Wrightsville Beach. Getting a cup of coffee shouldn't require this much effort.

Just a fantastic, veteran owned coffee spot…read more Not only is their coffee amazing (highly recommend anything iced with coconut flavoring) but every employee is nice, professional, and provides great customer service. The other patrons are also very kind. Check them out!

Want a place for a casual a cup of coffee? This place is lovely! Yes, ambiance was great. Music,…read moreseating areas (I love couches), and service was amazing. Coffee and muffin today, and both were yummy. Improvements? Sure, would have loved my cappuccino in a cup instead of a paper cup. Otherwise, lovely place. Will be back for sure. Happy coffee time everyone!

OK This is a must stop !! The bread also you must get to…read morego.. loved the service and the home baked pastry is amazing

Wonderful pastries and breads. Great service. I gave it a 3 because they had no black tea. Coffee…read moreshops like this need to have teas.