Stopped into Daily Grind for breakfast after a sunrise walk on the beach, and it was the perfect…read moreway to start the day. The vibe was welcoming and exactly what you'd hope for from a local beach coffee shop. The staff were friendly and made us feel right at home. We ordered a couple of cold brews, bagels, a bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, and a cinnamon roll. Everything was fresh and hit the spot. The cinnamon roll was good, though compared to some of the best I've had I'd give it about a 7.6/10. Overall, Daily Grind is definitely worth a visit if you're in Surf City. Great coffee, friendly service, and a laid-back beach-town atmosphere make it an easy recommendation.

We had the pleasure of trying the Daily grind multiple days during our vacation, it's really…read moredelicious! The coffees are wonderful- multiple days we got an iced chai with 2 shots of espresso and Nutella flavoring. It's delicious. I tried the s'mores lattes- it was pretty good, not my favorite combo they have but overall it was tasty. The food is the only thing I had wished was a little better. The eggs were not seasoned so the sandwich overall was just okay. All of the bacon was on one end of the sandwich. On a croissant it was kinda bland. The workers are all very nice and the inside is clean and fun. We definitely recommend stopping in for their drinks!!

Good Lord!!! Holly , has the absolute best ice cream we have ever tasted! The shop is amazing and…read moreso family friendly. The ingredients that are in the ice cream is organic and clean. No dyes or chemicals. Mamas Unite!! The flavor is ridiculously amazing. I am REALLY sad that I can't get this when we go home.

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.

I brought out of town guests to Sweet Alicious for some ice cream after a day at the beach. I don't…read moreeat ice cream, so I'm going on their review. There was only one girl working in the entire place! Where is good help?! She was calm, took care of everyone nicely, and never got flustered. Both got soft serve but one stated theirs was gritty and the other said theirs was bad and runny. The shop was cute and had VERY good prices on everything and it's a shame I couldn't give a better review. The young girl behind the counter deserves 10 stars, but the experience is a zero. Sorry.

They had enough of banana pudding left just for me to sample. I was looking forward to having this…read moreas my ice cream. The sample was delicious. I got peanut butter instead. Service was good. Larger outdoor area than inside to eat.

Omgggg this place eats up bro. We come down to topsail multiple times a year and this is a…read moretradition for us:). It never misses here and don't get me started on the ice cream ps(it's a chefs kiss). They're always quick to get you seated and they come go check a lot. They have a lot of cool decorations like we are in the 1970s or 80 idk bro I'm a Gen Z.

Very cute, little, diner by the beach! Staff was friendly and decor was fun…read more Food choices are somewhat limited but taste good. We had a cheeseburger, chicken salad pita, chicken tenders, cheese sticks, and fries. Milkshakes were also good. Unfortunately one of the jukeboxes wasn't working.

Great ice cream and candy shop. Offers Hershey brand ice cream. Friendly service, casual…read moreatmosphere. Kid friendly.

Great atmosphere. Went for milkshakes, had 15+ flavors of ice cream. Picked our flavors and they…read moresaid "we don't have those, we make our ice creams from our soft serve" why would you have all those flavors and not make shakes from them? Milkshakes were mid with little but odd flavor. Real shakes would have been so much better.

The absolute BEST hand decorated cookies around AND they don't taste like cardboard! Placed an…read moreorder for a bridal shower that was handled with care. The details were astounding and the seller was very involved making sure they arrived in one piece. I will continue to use Blakely Sweets!!

Such a wonderful local business to have make our little one some treats for her birthday party!…read more I met the owner of Blakely at an event and knew I wanted her to make some cookies for my daughters party. I booked her well in advance and she reached back out the week of the party. She was quick, helped me with my vision for the cookies and offered a great price. I cannot wait to have her whip up some treats for our next event.

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.

i loved this ice cream so so much i recommend the caramel brownie cheesecake its the best ice cream…read moreive ever had! service is very good!

We came for ice cream at 9pm. There wasn't a wait (it was raining) I sampled one before buying. I…read moregot the orange cream with raspberry and let me tell you- amazing! It was the flinstones push pop of my childhood! It brought back waves of nostalgia. There were tables to sit inside and a cute selfie wall. Fudge, candy, t shirts, etc for purchase. The shirts were really cute and only $5 but very limited sizing. I would have gotten one if it was my size. I recommend this place for ice cream in this area.

Honestly, I love a good brownie sundae... but I had the best brownie sundae of my life. The…read morebrownie itself was delicious, bakery quality. I chose cookies and cream and chocolate ice cream for the topping... The chocolate shavings, the hot fudge - SOOO GOOD!! I literally will be dreaming of this sundae, until we can return. Oh yeah, service was great, and it was a cute shop. Easy to find! Please note this picture does not do it justice.

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)

4.5 Overall - A real beach-feel taco shack, less than a block from the ocean. Outdoor seating (no…read moreindoors) and weathered wood lends authenticity to the Surf City vibe, but then one also needs to contend with the birds and heat (minus the ocean breeze). We drove here with friends from Jacksonville (NC) and experienced the food and service and, afterwards said we'd definitely return here. Why? Tacos. We ordered four - Tuna, Shrimp, Chicken, and Veggie- all on a soft corn tortilla. Each one packed a mouthful of flavor combinations that were distinct and memorable. My blackened and seared tuna took a different turn with the bacon, yet it melded well with the cabbage and the spicy mayo. My favorite - the blackened and grilled Shrimp taco - included Asian slaw and sweet chili sauce that complimented the char. Our friends ordered the seafood nachos which frankly looked liked the shrimp and other seafood were overwhelming the chips! If I had been hungrier, I would have ordered this monster! Soft drinks (Coke products), adult beverages, and "Sweet Treats" are also available. The bathrooms are inside the surf shop. Paid parking is right next to the store. (If a song could be adapted for this review, it would start, "Shaka, Shaka, Shaka, Shaka Tacos)

Maybe it was all the talk about how good it was but we were let down :(…read more I always say sometimes expectation is the thief of joy. That was the case at Shaka Taco. No issue with the wait and the servers and staff were working hard and kind. That said, the prices were high for what you got and not having cups for water increased the dissatisfaction. We did enjoy the chips and the red salsa was good however our meals outside that were fairly flavorless. Pretty sure the only thing that was raved about was the Sangria Slush. I'm a fan of doing something and doing it well but not so sure outside the slush or the shrimp taco what the signature dish is here but it wasn't the specials, the seafood nachos, the beef, ahi tuna tacos.