I came into Port City Java last week after a while of not visiting any location. Port City has…read morealways seemed like a nice local alternative for me instead of the bigger chains. I think that still holds true, but I want to touch on the big three factors. I ordered a frozen coffee. These used to be better I think. It was still alright, but it also used to cost less. Inflation is everywhere, but it can be a tad disappointing when quality decreases too. Again, it wasn't bad just not as great. Service was a bit slow. I was the only one in the store and the employee got my order wrong and then removed whipped cream by scraping it off and pouring a bit out, which resulted in less drink. Atmosphere was fine, but it was slow and this location is slow. Not much to compliment or harp on to be honest.

I started coming here versus Starbucks or DRIFT recently, and I was really excited because the…read morepeople were super friendly. But it became very clear every single time I went to the drive-through that even without a line I would be waiting 10 minutes or more. There is literally nothing worse than just sitting at the drive-through window watching absolutely nothing happen. The worst part about the service besides it being incredibly slow is that no one ever says "sorry about the delay "or offers a coffee on the house if they are unable to do it in a timely manner This morning, I waited at the window and ultimately had to just leave

Truly impressed! I…read morelove the decor, layout, and most certainly the outdoor seating area. There can't be another outdoor area quite like this one. It makes you feel like you're in the middle of a mini jungle, but in a good way. Customer service was excellent! The barista greeted us all with a smile and was very patient as we ordered our drinks. The coffee was delightful, and they use homemade syrups, which is a big plus! I honestly cannot wait to come back and visit again. If you're in the area, please do yourself a favor and check this place out.

Just left Hidden Grounds Coffee in Wilmington. Other than the outdoor setting, almost nothing else…read morewas worth the trip. We ordered a cappuccino, a latte, a zucchini muffin, and a cheese biscuit. The bill came to $29, including a $5 tip. The cappuccino was tiny and tasted like lukewarm burnt dirt with a faint Starbucks aftertaste (I hate Starbucks). My wife said the latte was merely okay. The zucchini muffin and cheese biscuit were both terrible--almost certainly baked sometime last week. Even after we warmed them in the microwave, one bite was enough. Dry, stale, and with a flavor that's hard to describe without being unkind. The music was so loud at 7 a.m. on a holiday Monday that you had to shout at the baristas to be heard. And that "beautiful" outdoor area? Every seat and table was wet. Nothing had been wiped down. Hard to believe this place sits at 4.9 stars. I'm doing them a favor by giving them two. Just another mediocre Wilmington spot that's easy to skip next time.

Staff is amazing! They know what I want as soon as I walk in the door. The new manager does a…read moregreat job

OK place if you are not interested in feeling welcomed or receiving timely service. Very poorly…read moretrained crew.

Such a good cafe in downtown Wilmington! ! I opted for the Vanilla Twist Latte delish! Dog friendly…read moreinside as well. Atmosphere is warm and inviting!

Really loved the concept and their summer menu is so fun!…read more Located right downtown so it's very convenient to park and wander around. A little sad that their card machine was down, so I couldn't get everything I wanted, but I did get to try the blueberry cobbler latte! Light coffee flavor and I couldn't really taste the cookie, but there was a yummy thick blueberry top that made up for it!

Best Ruben sandwich I've ever had! Homemade fries!…read more Their breakfast is the best in town and about the same price as Eggs Up Grill except the cooks here know how to cook eggs. I wish they didn't deep fry their home fries though.

Came yesterday around 10:30 for an early lunch with a friend. They weren't super busy yet. But that…read moresoon changed. Dawn was our waitress. I had the club sandwich with fries. Plenty of meat, and super filling iced tea was good too. Friend had corned beef breakfast plate. Both arrived in a timely manner. They charge a surcharge of using a credit card. But remove it if using a debit card. Service always friendly.

Amazing service, feels like you're eating at close friend's house. We are traveling from out of…read morestate for Fourth of July & 100% this is a MUST TRY SPOT. We got the beignets and sweet and savory kolache. You can tell they bake with love.

I know I'm an outlier because clearly this place is loved. The pastries were brought to me, so I'm…read moreonly judging from the food not the place. We had three different pastries, and they were fine. I liked that they weren't over sweet and coy, but they didn't hit the spot for me. The Banana Ball was the best of the three.

Great experience visiting Bespoke. The Flat White was perfectly balanced and the financier was the…read moreperfect size for a snack. What I really loved was the owners' passion for amaro - they have an amazing selection and I'm actively looking for a reason to visit ILM again so I can come back for cocktails

Bespoke Coffee is such a great spot in downtown Wilmington!…read more The coffee is delicious, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. I love the unique vibe and attention to detail--it feels like a place where you can sit and enjoy your coffee, catch up with friends, or get some work done. Definitely one of my favorite coffee spots in Wilmington. Highly recommend stopping in!

Really cute coffee shop that's easy to get in and out of quickly or the perfect place to stay and…read morehang a while! They have an indoor and outdoor space and are very dog friendly. There's coffee, spirits, and snacks! Friendly employees and people.

The first time I went it was good. The second time was so bad I won't ever go back. The woman who…read moremade my iced coffee put barely any cream and simple syrup, and when I asked for more she gave me attitude and then put barely any more (if any) cream and simple syrup. As someone who has been a barista I found this service completely unacceptable. Bodega shame on you!

We used to come each year when on vacation. But after 8 years away, they changed the recipe for the…read morevegan doughnuts. They used to have great fluffy similarly sized vegan donuts compared to the non-vegan. But now that the are also GF, there are dense, overly oily, so soggy that it almost bends when held. Don't waste your money.

Free donut hole samples. They do charge you individually even if you get a half dozen but the…read moredoughnuts are huge and awesome.

Went in this morning with a huge order and they did fantastic. Everything was awesome!read more

This is the only place around that serves Pumpernickel bagels, so I was all over it. I got the Hang…read moreOver with Pumpernickel. It was so good. I could eat here every morning. Staff are very friendly. Nice little find.