This is a cute little donut shop right over the bridge in the perfect area of the island. The…read moredonuts are very tasty, freshly baked every day, and have very unique toppings. The cake donuts are amazing and they have a different flavor every day; same with the fritters. The apple fritters are huge and so are the cinnamon rolls. They also offer vegan/gluten friendly donuts on certain days. The workers are so helpful and nice. I highly recommend the Carolina Sand Latte and the Butterfinger Bash Donut. They also have shirts and hats with very cool designs. Me and my family went here every day of our 4 day vacation to Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.

So happy to finally have the time to stop in and try Wake n Bake Donuts as it has been on our…read morebucket list for a long time and it did not disappoint! The service was incredibly friendly and they have a fantastic variety of freshly made, beautiful-looking donuts. We decided on a dozen and grabbed a mix of glazed, chocolate frosted, strawberry frosted, chocolate cake donut, the cinnamon bun donut and an espresso donut. Every single one was amazing. We even picked up a drink koozie for a souvenir! When you get the 100% approval of three teenagers, you know you're doing something right. Thank you, Wake n Bake Donuts, we will definitely be back!

A terrific convenient store that has literally all the things, as well as a place to get made to…read moreorder breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have an ice machine, alcohol, sunscreens, meds, tobacco, candy, etc. Great to grab things you may not have and need without heading into the other end of town. This is a down home place and nothing fancy. It's great. We went to get coffees and breakfast. We ordered at the counter and paid. Then, you wait for your food to be cooked in the back and there's a small window where they call your name. They do have some seats to wait. We got a coffee that was self serve and an Americano that came from the back window with our food. Ordered a chicken sandwich on a brioche bun and an açaí bowl. The sandwich was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. The açaí bowl was terrific- loads of fruit! The base was also tasty. The service was fantastic. Makes you feel at home. Checked on us while waiting for food. People were in and out. This place is great!!!

North End has it all! We went there for breakfast this morning and got a açai bowl and a bacon egg…read moreand cheese biscuit. It was incredible. The coffee was hot and fresh. The staff was friendly and helpful. We went back at lunch and got a Reuben. I've found my new fa place on Carolina Beach!

This place is very cute inside. We made it there right before it closed (Saturday, 2:00). We…read morethought three slices of cake to sample for an upcoming wedding. They were just okay. The prices and add on fees for cakes are astronomical.

This is definitely my "special treat" location! This bakery makes wonderful buttercream & cream…read morecheese frosting selections. And they definitely have the ability to deliver bougie cakes! It's super fun to stop in and pick four or six gourmet style cupcakes to take home and we cut them and split so we can get a taste of everything! I don't think I've ever tasted anything here that was less than spectacular! Cookies, cupcakes, pastries... Everything is truly wonderful wonderful !

My husband and I visited his aunt and uncle on Oak Island for his birthday weekend earlier this…read moremonth and they got his birthday cake from Nancy Jo's! It was a decadent and delicious chocolate layer cake with chocolate crème in between! His aunt told me that they've gotten cakes from them before and that service is always friendly.

Ordered four different half cakes for my wife's birthday. Shared with family including ten…read moregrandchildren the oldest of who is ten. Got universal thumbs up. They were all absolutely delicious.

Highly recommend Imaginary Cakes!! I ordered a SpongeBob birthday cake and they exceeded my…read moreexpectations! The cake tasted just as amazing as it looked and was a huge hit at my birthday weekend. I've gotten so many compliments!

EVERYTHING is delicious. Down to every last detail and crumb…read more Imaginary's Creativity and skill are unchallenged. For more than15 years we have been ordering and enjoying Imaginary's cakes. Wedding cakes, Graduation cakes, multitudes of Birthday cakes and I even ordered a birthday cake for myself one year. Imaginary Cakes has exceeded our expectations in every way, every time! From ordering, selecting style, size, filling, flavor of cake(s), working together to finding exactly the right personalized appearance/decorations, we have loved every single cake!! And all of that adds up to 90% of our love for Imaginary Cakes. Claiming the remaining 10% is Imaginary's Customer Service. They have been available to help with any question(s) we may have had. Thank you Imaginary Cake Gals & Guys (hmmmm that doesn't read quite right somehow) for many years of deliciousness!!

Five Stars I stopped…read moreby Seaside Bagels after missing McDonald's breakfast, and I'm glad I did. This place reminded me why local businesses are often the better choice. The everything bagel with sausage and egg was outstanding. One thing that immediately stood out was that the seasoning actually covers the entire bagel--not just the top like you find at so many places. Looking around, it appears they do the same with their sesame, poppy, and other specialty bagels. It's a small detail, but it makes a big difference in every bite. The restaurant was clean, bright, and welcoming. Their chalkboard menu is easy to read, there's an impressive variety of bagels, breakfast sandwiches, cream cheese flavors, and even a full vegan menu. You can tell they take pride in what they offer. What impressed me even more than the food was the staff. Everyone I encountered was genuinely friendly and welcoming. They noticed I was a military veteran and applied the veteran discount without me having to ask, which was a thoughtful gesture that I sincerely appreciated. Whether you're grabbing breakfast on the way to work or just looking for a great bagel, Seaside Bagels is well worth the stop. Excellent food, excellent service, and a staff that makes you feel appreciated. I'll definitely be back.

This bagel shop has lots of unique bagel and cream cheese options, so I had to try a fun one! I…read morewent with the spinach pepper jack bagel, which has a nice crispy layer of the cheese on the outside and a fluffy inside. I also got the sundried tomato cream cheese which had great flavor and big pieces of tomato. The ambiance is very cute inside and has some seating, as well as a drive thru option. The service was very fast and the prices are great!

This place is absolutely stunning. The only reason for four stars is there are no prices posted on…read moreanything anywhere!! So, you have to order and take what you get or ask the prices of each and every single thing?? I asked for a menu and he said they don't print them? How do people order or get catering? Consequently, we tried one of several things and found them tasty but 1/2 of what we got was not over the top delicious. DELICIOUS WERE: the cinnamon roll, nutter butter cookie, and the cream puff, which were all outstanding!! $20.76 bill a little pricey.

Service was amazing and the baked goods are great. Stop by and enjoy the tons of baked goods.read more

I cannot stand messes and I am overwhelmed with clutter but this eclectic store was unusually…read moreinviting. With a million titles to choose from as well as toys, antiques and coffee, this unique spot is a place to get lost in for a minute or an hour. The staff is very willing to help and kind. Stop by for an oldie but goodie and feel like you've stepped back in time. Stop by.

Sugar Island is a cozy used book store, that sells pastries, coffee and a few vintage items and…read moreantiques. I loved the store from the moment I walked in, with the quirky ceiling and stacks of old books. There are two floors of books with scattered vintage items here and there. Downstairs, I found the coffee and pastries. I picked up a Raspberry Crisp to take home. All the cookies looked yummy. Upstairs, there are children's books in a section and then other adult books. I could have spent hours browsing. The staff as welcoming and friendly. There is plenty of parking in the little strip mall. This is a fun, independently-owned, place for a book lover to come on a rainy (or sunny) day.

Omg So GOOD Had a…read morevariety of yummy treats! Make sure you stop here!! Super friendly staff too.

We were here for a long weekend and went 2 times and honestly that doesn't feel like enough! The…read moreblondie... it's a must get! Also my husband said the cherry pie was the best ever!

The first time I visited Aunt Irene's, they were sold out of all their cinnamon rolls at 10AM - and…read moreit was off season! This time, I set my alarm and got there when they opened at 8AM! I now know that you can place an online order the day before and rest assured your cinnamon rolls will be waiting for pickup in the morning! I'm embarrassed that I didn't take any photos of the 6 cinnamon rolls: 3 plain ($5.99 each) that come with individual containers of icing, and 3 pecan praline ($6.99 each) The cinnamon rolls are HUGE. I got them for my family - everyone loved them! If you get the pecan praline cinnamon rolls to go, be sure the individual containers lay flat in the bag. The glaze oozed out and made a mess! You truly don't want to miss out on any of it!

We were just riding around and noticed there wasn't a line so we swerved in the parking lot and ran…read moreinside to try the most talked about cinnamon roll. There were so many options but since I had yet to try the cinnamon rolls I ordered one plain and one with pecans. They were delicious! Massive roll and she gives you extra icing. The pecan one didn't need extra because it was soaking in its own heavenly gooey deliciousness. We will be making this a regular stop each time we are here .