Super nice cafe in main area with paid parking. There are a few free 30 min spots directly up…read morefront. They have grab and go options, food, smoothies, açaí bowls, coffee drinks, matcha, teas, etc. Tons of options. There's table outside but no umbrellas (I'd like sun, as well as indoor counter space and tables. We ordered a regular coffee and an Americano. They know their magical bean juice. Delicious!!! Can't go wrong. We ordered a nutty açaí bowl (yummy and perfect portion), and a sandwich that I can't remember the name of - maybe the Cove. It's on fresh sourdough bread. Very tasty. Didn't wait long at all. Super nice people working there too. Greeted everyone and asked how things were. They also have some retail things available.

Really cool video morning spot coffee right off the Carolina beach front. They moved super quick…read moreand are very friendly with ordering. The breakfast burrito is a smaller size but still super good. Also the first wave coffee is very tasteful.

For three years, now, we have rented a house down the street for a week of the 4th, family…read morecelebration. Hang Ten is a MUST, several times each visit. Everything is made with love. Hope to see y'all next time!! {{*.*}}

The only thing worse than the slower-than-imaginable service was the temperature of the simple…read moreburger we ordered. Would rather eat prison food than return.

Amazing restaurant very small and quaint. Creative island cuisine with a twist. One of our favorite…read morerestaurants to visit when in Carolina Beach. Must make reservations

Great food, interesting menu working around seafood. Local is small and very busy, get…read morereservations for sure, at least until tourist season is over at Carolina Beach

I did not say you didn't have air conditioning. I said lack of. I tried to be as specific as…read morepossible. Like I said before my dogs have been inside your store for many years so you recently decided to follow a law that that is almost never implemented. Your employee even said they were about to post a sign outside. I did not write this review to make a DIG as you stated. I tried to let you know other specific issues that myself, friends and family had problems with. But honestly all I hear is excuse after excuse! Not a big deal... there are Numerous stores and restaurants here in the island that welcome our dogs.

Very cute little market! Heavy on the merch- tshirts, stickers, koozies, that kind of thing. Light…read moreon the produce for a place called the Veggie Wagon. If I had been staying at Carolina Beach for a longer time, I could see buying some of the grab and go stuff for lunch or dinner. They also had a bar where you could order coffee and milkshakes and sodas and pastries. Great branding!

Such a fun spot to go to! The food is delicious and so are the cocktails! Makes you feel like you…read moreare on vacation even if you're not! A must on the Wilmington list!

The Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar is a place I've been going to for years. Being right on the water, the…read moreocean view is fantastic, and I've always had a good experience--until today. Unfortunately, I feel the food quality has gone downhill while the prices have gone in the opposite direction. The food and drinks are expensive, and based on my experience today, the quality simply doesn't match the price. At this point, I don't feel it's worth what you're paying. The service was also disappointing. Our waitress seemed much more interested in being engaged with her phone than in providing good service or creating a positive experience for her customers. I found her attitude to be somewhat rude and inattentive, which only added to an already disappointing visit. It's unfortunate because I've enjoyed coming here for years, and I really like the location and atmosphere. However, I think I'll be putting my visits on hold for a while. Hopefully, the food quality, service, and pricing will eventually come back into better balance with what customers are actually getting. I'd like to see this place get back to the experience I remember and enjoyed for so many years.

Can in to the little hole in the wall. Waitress (Katherine) was wonderful. She kept our drinks…read morefilled and basically ran the inside. Our food was good. The perfect grease for the smash burger my husband ordered. Crab cake wasn't too bad either. I liked the hush puppies. They were a little well done but with the honey butter they were delicious. Glad we came there.

Drinks were great! Hush puppies were good. Ahi tuna board left a lot to be desired. The tuna had…read moreno flavor. The Category 5 Crab Dip was good but I could've done without the extremely hard covering of Parmesan cheese

Some places serve great food. Others nourish your soul. Kate's does both…read more From the moment you walk through the door, you're welcomed with genuine smiles and a warmth that makes you feel like family. Here's what makes this place so special: 1. The Food Many of you know how much I travel, and I don't say this lightly, these are the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. Period!!! I ordered the Crab Benedict, while my wife enjoyed the California Benedict. Every bite was simply outstanding. 2. The People The entire staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. Yes, you may wait 25 to 50 minutes for a table, but I can honestly say it's worth every single minute. Great things are worth waiting for. 3. Kate And then there's Kate, the owner. She is truly one of a kind. Her kindness, humility, and positive spirit radiate the moment you meet her. More than anything, her faith is contagious! We spent just a few minutes talking, yet her words left a lasting impact on both of us. As we were leaving, she handed us a small pin that read, "God's Got This." Wow... it was exactly the message we needed at that moment. Please take a moment to read her story in the attached photo. It's inspiring and a beautiful reminder that faith, hope, and love still exist all around us. From now on, every day can be "CB" day for me, because I'll gladly return to Kate's for what I believe is the best breakfast, served with the biggest hearts. Thank you, Kate, for reminding us that sometimes the greatest thing on the menu isn't just the food, it's the love, faith, and kindness that come with it. God Bless you, your family and your amazing team!!! 100% Recommended

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).

One type of donut done well. Glazed donuts still hot. I have…read moreenjoyed them since 1990, and I hope for many more years.

Super cute little joint in main attraction area of the beach. Simple and efficient. Don't trust the…read morehours you see online. We tried to go and then they had a written sign up about hours. We also tried going in the evening and the line was very long so we skipped. We happened to be there the next day and there was no line at all. Glad we stopped. They only take cash! They also only have glazed. No other flavors. There is a super small bar area inside to perch. We ordered 2 and they were absolutely delicious. They are super small so get lots. They aren't like a typical cake donut or a yeast donut. They are more like little round donut shaped fried dough. Super light and fluffy. Don't skip this!!

"Seafood and sports bar on main road in Carolina Beach"…read more Stopped here with a group of 5 on a Friday night in summer, drawn in by the signs about all-you-can-eat crab legs. We arrived at 6pm, and waited maybe 20 minutes for a table. When asked if we wanted indoor or outdoor, we said either was fine as long as not full-sun (some tables were full-sun). Sadly, we were placed at one of the full-sun tables initially. Luckily, when we fussed a bit, they got us a table inside. The restaurant is quite large, with a truly indoor area as well as mostly covered outdoor ones-- we were fortunate to get a truly indoor one, since it was quite hot. The menu was a bit eclectic-- seafood dishes, sandwiches, chicken, and burgers, and lots of drinks. I opted for the fish tacos, since that was reasonably priced-- something like $12-15. The AYCE crab legs were $59-- no thanks! I added a side-salad and also got a fried pickle appetizer for the table. It was a Friday night and busy, but I will say service was SLOW and frankly not great. Took us maybe 15 minutes to get asked what we'd like to order. The fried pickles came almost 30 minutes later. And the meal maybe another 15-20 minutes after that. Our server also seemed almost "put off" whenever we asked for anything, too... like basic flatware after our food arrived. He wasn't great with questions either. Though he did check on us a couple of times. Food was pretty good. The fish tacos were tasty, though one person noted that they were rather minimally seasoned and could have been really great with more. The fried dishes were "fine". One thing to note is the portions are HUGE for many dishes-- one of us got the captain's basket or something, and he's a big eater, but this was way more than he could finish. Similarly, one of us who got the chicken tender platter noted it was really, really big. On the one hand, that's good, but on the other, you're also paying the extra price since the prices were also proportionately higher. The fish tacos were a good compromise-- basically the right amount of food for one person and a decent price. The bathroom was not especially clean-- the soap dispenser was broken and on the side, and it looked like the space hadn't been serviced. The doors to the restrooms were also sticky such that they'd sometimes be left propped open. Overall, I'd say this place was OK but definitely could have been better. I liked my food fine, but the service was definitely underwhelming. One exception-- the lady working the bar was very helpful. There are a lot of GREAT restaurants in Carolina Beach, so this one doesn't do great by comparison.

One Star - Apparently, We Interrupted a Bad Day…read more We walked into the Lazy Pirate, said hello, and asked our bartender how she was doing. Her response? "Um, you don't want to ask me that today. What do you want to drink?" Well, excuse us for being friendly! I ordered a Miami Vice, which was apparently a tremendous inconvenience. After a dramatic sigh, she informed me it might still be too watery but that she would check. Spoiler alert: It was watery. Very watery. Apparently, the frozen part of a frozen cocktail was optional. My husband ordered a beer, which arrived warm. So, between my melted Miami Vice and his warm beer, we really hit the beverage jackpot! We paid, left, and won't be returning. We understand everyone has a bad day, but when your customers are friendlier than your bartender, something is wrong. One star for the drinks. Zero stars for the attitude. ‍

Got lucky and grabbed 2 spots at the bar over Labor Day weekend. Great service, tasty food! This…read morespot is now on our regular rotation! It's busy but well worth it - constant high quality food.

Service was excellent and a very attentive waitress checking in on us. Both the goyza and sushi was…read morevery yummy - and definitely looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu like the hibachi, other rolls, and desserts! I also got the Asian Pear Mojito, while it was delicious it tasted like a typically mojito with no asian pear flavor!