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Great spot for coffee! If you live on this side of the island, it's super easy to walk to. We take…read morethe golf cart as we live off Reed Drive. Their lattes are the only reason I've knocked it down a star. They are so sugary and essentially taste the same given the sheer amount of milk/sugar. They aren't bad! But the coffee taste is totally overtaken. The inside isn't bad, either. If it gets too crowded, there is space in the back to sit and sip your coffee.

The cafe has a very nice, welcoming, beachy vibe. There are cute gifts and nice looking pastries-…read moreim not sure if i just ordered the wrong drinks but my brothers drink was very sour (something to due with mango and strawberry) and mine was matcha. The flavor for the matcha was very blunt and a bit too bitter despite adding flavor, it tasted a bit too healthy (xd) but the service was pretty good, no complaints about any of the workers.

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Wave crasher latte with oatmilk, cold brew, everything bagel, Asiago Angel

4 J's Coffee Shop

3.0(107 reviews)

2.2 mi

I went in and looked around for a while the place is so cute and has everything you need on a…read morevacation but the customer service was not the best. I asked a question and every time he just stared at me like I was supposed to know. He kept snapping at our questions. It seemed he didn't want us to be there at all and didn't smile once.The coffee I got was a cinnamon roll latte it was like a normal coffee good! I just woudnt go back because of how unwelcome I felt.

We stopped by here after getting fish hut grill on a Saturday afternoon right before they closed…read more We got the butter beer and the banana foster latte and both tasted great. They had plenty of seating and sold a bunch of other stuff in the store. They even had free coffee bean car air fresheners.

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Sol Bowls

4.9(39 reviews)

2.2 mi

This place is super vibey, I came here with my teen cousin and she seemed to fit right in with all…read morethe employees. We came back multiple times on our vacation! Wow their coffee is strong! I expected it to be super sweet but it was surprisingly espresso forward, by far the best coffee on the isle. Bowls were quite tasty, if expensive for the size. They had a lot more variety than you'd usually find. I'd recommend trying the coconut base or blue wave base instead of açaí. It was quite busy and they do take a bit of time to get made, so keep that in mind if ordering several. Fun interior with lots of fun places to sit and chill.

I've had acai bowls in Brazil, Australia, and all over the U.S. I ordered the Sol Bowl (acai…read moretopped with granola, almond butter, blueberries, bananas, and strawberries). Delish. The almond butter was the best part -- haven't seen that on my acai bowl before -- I'll definitely be adding that to my acai when I have some at home. The decor in here is really cute, and they have lots of seating which makes the place incredibly inviting. I love this place!

Matcha Latte (needs to be stirred more)

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Angie's lighthouse cafe

4.3(149 reviews)

1.2 mi

I went for the Lighthouse Beacon Special and it did not disappoint. Biscuits and gravy were great…read more Eggs and bacon were generously portioned and delicious. My wife had the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich and steak fries which was delicious. My son had a hamburger cooked the way he liked it and fried and he enjoyed it. If that was all they had, it would've been great, but this is where I start talking about the fried mushrooms. Honestly, we were not ready for how awesome those fried mushrooms were. They were delicious and they were well cooked. They were perfectly crispy and the sauce was delicious. They should really talk more about those in their menu because that was the key note to this entire meal. I haven't seen fried mushrooms that big. They were absolutely delicious. We got this as a takeout and they were amazing, so I can only imagine what they were like. If we would've got them served to us hot and fresh from the kitchen. The restaurant was nice very well equipped, and everything was very clean. The servers and waitresses were very friendly and definitely made the visit. Very fun. I highly recommend this place and when we come again, we're going to realize that their meals are so generously portion. We probably could've ordered half of what we had and still ate like royalty.

Overall very cute place, food is good. Nothing to rant over nothing to complain about. The…read moreomelet could've been cooked a little longer as some parts were still a little runny. The Mac and cheese was real good and super cheesy. The corn beef and hash is stay away from

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Bogue Sound Distillery

4.2(31 reviews)

1.5 mi

The atmosphere is terrific both inside and outside. The bourbon was very very good. It was a most…read moreenjoyable visit with the great company of some amazing coworkers. I'll certainly be back.

Service 10 of 5 stars - Kim is awesome, she keeps it moving and was fun to talk too…read more Menu 5 of 5 stars - many options and if you don't find something you like that is on you... Beer, spirits, mixed drinks with a flair I LOVED our trip to Bogue Sound Distillery. The space is a vibe. So fun and I can't wait to come back and do a tour, sounds like they happen most Saturdays at 1, but call first. Diverse menu, reasonable prices, excellent service! Will definitely be back!

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Starbucks

3.8(9 reviews)

0.1 mi

They were trying, but their system does not allow them they say to produce all orders at one time…read more I waited 25 minutes for a single Venti!!! Others had been waiting 45 minutes to get all their drink orders. First one comes out and 45 minutes later the last one. If this is a rebranded, if this is the new fix, then it fails.

I came back today and had a feta, egg white and spinach wrap. This was about 280 calories and…read morevery filling. I actually enjoyed it very much as a different breakfast option.

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Flip Flops Donut Shop

3.7(163 reviews)

2.7 mi

Nothing has changed - awesome donuts and must have breakfast food. Lines are always a thing here,…read morebut it moves quick. Parking is a bit of a headache Solid place

Donuts here are amazing! Fresh raised donuts with a nice variety of toppings. They also have…read morebagels. Go early as they sell out of a lot of the favorites and are only open from 8-12 each day! Drive down - you won't regret the trip! We had Apple fritter and an Ohio State Buckeye ( peanut butter piped on top)! Yum!!

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Coconut, mounds, maple donut

The Village Market

4.2(229 reviews)

2.6 mi

Delicious deli sandwiches, coffee bar, bakery and gift ship all in one place. Cool, funky vibe and…read morefriendly service. Want to get there earlier to try breakfast options on next visit.

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?

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SEC croissant and hashbrown casserole

The Trading Post

3.9(553 reviews)

2.5 mi

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.

4 Really great!! We…read morecame for dinner and there was live music happening that night which gave a great atmosphere for the whole experience. I got the chicken tenders which were a little burnt but not the worst. Waiter checked in multiple times and checked for allergies. Would definitely recommend especially for live music!

Delicious home cooked dishes from The Trading Post.

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Joseph O.

6 years ago

Food was okay, but I saw the manager with a blonde bun touching all over on another employee who was female in the window while waiting on my food. After I got my food, I proceeded to sit in the parking lot with my family and enjoy it. While we did, we saw the same two individuals walk outside over the a red car and start smoking, with cars in the drive through! I will not ever come back, there is some shady stuff going on there and obviously the higher ups don't know whats going on read more

Matt E.

9 years ago

Run by people with the minds of teenagers and literally hires teenagers who seem more intent on flirting with customers and goofing off than doing their jobs. Most awful customer service I've ever seen next to hardees across the street. read more

Jose G.

4 years ago

The Hashbrowns are BUSSSIIIIIIIIN!!!!!!!!!!!When I came here I ordered hashbrowns and pancakes and I was blown back by how good they were. read more

Danielle C.

15 years ago

Restaurant was very dirty, and service was slow. Then the meal was not all done when we took to the table.

Tyler E.

6 years ago

Horrible drive thru staff. Very inconsiderate and rude. Should be fired. Would give zero stars if I could.

Sam S.

2 years ago

this aint no large fry....disappointed in yall broke teenage girl tryna get some food n yall scam me

Colton H.

1 year ago

It's not nice, I asked if they ordered pizza but the said never to call them again :(

Suzette W.

6 years ago

Please double check your food before handing it out.

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