What is better than ice cream at the beach? This shop was nice and cool, very clean, and decorated…read morewith what looked to be artwork from local schools. Super cute! I got a scoop of salted caramel and a scoop of Cookie Monster in a waffle bowl. It wasn't until later that I realized it could have been made into a sundae for the amount I paid but the young lady didn't offer. Oh well. The scoops were very generous and both of my flavors were awesome! Cookie Monster was definitely the favorite and what I would recommend.

Popped into 4C's on a Tuesday night in July. There was a short line when we arrived, but it moved…read morequick. There is seating inside for about 25 and it was pretty full. First thing you should know is that this is not Baskin-Robbins and you should not expect 33 flavors. Instead, expect a dozen or so house-made and curated flavors. Of course there are your standard flavors like Vanilla Bean and Chocolate. But then you have flavors like Lavender Lemon and Salted Caramel Oreo. Prices are reasonable for island pricing ($5for a single scoop). I went with a single scoop of MCC (mint chocolate chip) on a CHOCOLATE waffle cone. The ice cream was smooth with a healthy amount of chocolate chips and the chocolate cone paired nicely. In addition to the indoor seating, there is also ohtdoor seating that is shared by Larry's Deli-Q. I'm really just deducting a star for not having a menu board where the daily flavors are currently posted. Instead, you have to either lurk in between the tables or you wait until you get to the counter (no pressure). This is a solid spot for ice cream and I would drive down again the next time I'm in town.

Great ice cream although I like it a bit firmer. Great flavors, free tastes, friendly workers…read more They could use some work on decor but that's not really why you're there. There is also some outdoor seating on the side.

I'm not being hyperbolic at all when I say this was a life-changing experience. I'll never think…read moreabout ice cream again in the same way. Scoops is hands-down the BEST ice cream I have ever had anywhere. Period. We went every single night of our trip and got a flight and just four of us destroyed it together. The watermelon Italian ice, raspberry sorbet, and chocolate were my family's favorites. I personally loved the moonbeam (basically ube s'mores) and peanut butter cup.

Super cute ice cream shop in a small strip mall. The employees were sweet and helpful and they had…read morea huge selection of flavors! Several small tables inside, plus a small area with merchandise for sale. The white mint chip was delicious!!

So lucky to try Boombalatti's while visiting family in NC. The ice cream was amazing! Such unique…read moreflavors that were so creamy. The manager was so sweet and made cute little puppy cups for my two dogs. I couldn't help myself and needed to get a sweatshirt and t-shirt. Glad I came across this gem and can't wait to come back next visit!!

What trip to the beach is complete without ice cream, right? There were several in the area and we…read moredecided to give this place a try. We had heard that it was pretty good but that is a HUGE understatement. The choices of flavors of ice cream is not overwhelming, nor is it the same flavors that everyone seems to be offering these days. After sampling multiple flavors, I was able to narrow it down to two (can't remember the names) and ordered a cup with the two flavors. It's a good thing I stopped at two because the portions are nice-sized. My husband and my sister both ordered different flavors so we were all able to sample a little of each. So creamy and delicious and not over-priced. They also have a gift shop where we were able to pick up some really nice Topsail Island t-shirts for a decent price. While we were looking at the shirts, we spent time talking to the owner and she went above and beyond answering our questions about the shop, the shirts and the area. We will definitely be back when we are in the area, which hopefully will be quite often. Our nephew bought a place in a great campground that is perfect for our RV. And best of all, it's walking distance to Sweet Alicious. YUM!!!!

Ice cream was good but two employees on Mother's Day. Sunday was not a good idea to Customers or…read morethe two over worked workers.

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.

One of our favorite places to visit on our annual trip to Topsail Island, NC. The shop is super…read morecute...so many items to browse through. Their baked goods are amazing. Our family always puts in their requests for us to bring back for them. Owner is so nice, upbeat and friendly...always a pleasure to speak with her.

On a recent visit to Surf City, we stopped in Daily Grind for some coffees like we always do. Half…read moreof the shop was lacking power due to an overnight storm. The staff handled the issue very professionally, and we adjusted our order as needed. Best coffee and service on the island! Something for everyone

Had breakfast there for the past 2 mornings, as it was right across from our beach rental cottage…read more The inside was cute beachy decor. The coffees were awesome, we had the Almond Joy, Matcha, Nutty Irishman, and Vanilla Latte. Also a chocolate croissant and breakfast sandwich. EVERYTHING was delicious!

Wide selection of ice-cream options (toppings $.50 charge, vessels (cup, cones, etc.) from Hershey…read more They had 4 options for dairy free & 4 of sugar free (that's really good for me when watching my sugar & lactose intake. They had a mini arcade games (air hockey, prizes) & big screen projecting classic movies (Home Alone for Memorial weekend. They have good selection of kids stuff & typically beach clothing gear (was clearanced to $1-$5 for the season. Picked up 2 sweatshirts & a few kids items all for $23. Service was a little slow since it was 9:30 at night. The young man was't happy to anybody. The lady was on his case when a low occurred (trash, wipe tables, etc.) & maybe the reason for his attitude. Overall a good stop if you're in the area.

What a hidden treasure for delicious, well-priced ice cream!!! Last night was our first trip to try…read morea new place-- and we are returning again tonight! Fun place for the kids to hang and and watch a movie on the big screen while standing in line ordering! Plus cool bay front outside seating and ample parking. The staff were very friendly and quick with service! Highlight of our family beach vacation!

Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich (5/5): I always love a cookie ice cream sandwich. Nice, soft chocolate…read morechip cookies with a choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream. I wish I could've picked an ice cream flavor though. Tummy Trembler (4/5): Fun to do once. Six scoops of ice cream on a banana split and surrounded by eight donuts (they ran out and had to substitute brownies). Topped with sprinkles, Oreo, hot fudge, marshmallow, and caramel. *I just need to get their regular ice cream next time. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Celtic creamery hands down the best ice cream place in Surf City! The staff are all super friendly,…read morewhen you walk in you're immediately greeted and you can sample any flavor you want. Nice space for families to sit inside and there is a bench outside. They do have a refrigerator stocked with their flavors. Family of four ordered one scoop of chocolate (dish), cookies and cream in a waffle cone, From the Sea and Bee, and Birthday Cake with caramel. Everyone loved their scoop! Ice cream was delicious, not overly sweet, and the perfect scoop size for everyone. My oldest kept asking if we can go back to Celtic for ice cream - so when he asks multiple times, we know it's good! We ended up going a second time and this time I got From the Sea and Bee - blown away! My favorite scope at Celtic! We will most likely visit again before we leave. Highly recommend this place to satisfy your ice cream sweet tooth!

I stopped by here with my mom earlier this afternoon after we hiked over from our lunch at a…read morelocation a few blocks away. I had looked up the business and reviews before we came and was lured in by the flavor list and great feedback. I'd give this place 5 stars if they actually let customers sample the ice cream before you purchase the scoops/cups/cones. This is the first place I've encountered that doesn't allow you to try samples, and it might be that they used to allow it but because people abused the system they quit doing it. Either way, it's a frustrating result. My ice cream was great and the employee was nice, but if samples were allowed and if there was any indoor seating so you could enjoy the AC I'd have given 5 stars without a second thought.

My friend was looking on social media and came upon locals talking about a hidden gem. They weren't…read morekidding! The icecreal is amazing! We got caught in the rain so when we walked in we were cold. I got an Americana which they make with 2 Espresso shots. It was strong and fabulous. Then I got 2 scoops of icecream because I couldn't decide... Fat Elvis and Exhausted Parent. This icecream is so freaking creamy and you can taste all the ingredients if says is in the flavor. Best icecream I've had in a while. They also.have a little shop with a few Turkish lamps and lots of things with the evil eye on it. I learned today it translates to evil wye, but it wards off evil. Learned something new! The folks in there were great. Friendly and super helpful. Definitely willbe back!

we had lunch there yesterday and George, the owner, came over to our table and told us the Surf…read moreCity Smash story. The food is awesome - burgers, tots, fries, tortilla chips and surfer sauce. The service was spectacular and the restaurant was spotless. We liked it so much, we came back today and tried more menu items. We were really impressed with the crispy tater tots. These are the friendliest employees we have ever seen at any restaurant ever!! one of them was a Miami Dolphins guy and another one was a Dallas Cowboys guy.

We had such a wonderful experience visiting this spot with our family! The burgers were absolutely…read moredelicious, and the owner went out of their way to make us feel genuinely welcome. It's always nice to find a place with both great food and great hospitality. We'll definitely be coming back!