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.

This is a cute little ice cream shop right on the street that runs in front of the beach, but at…read morethe end, so you might miss it if you don't look. The shop itself was very nice and had other items for sale that didn't appear to be touristy but more craft-related, and I liked the comic book items and prints on the wall since I'm a bit of a nerd. I got an espresso ice cream with some chocolate in it and in a waffle cone. It had a good flavor, and I enjoyed it greatly. The staff was young, but unlike the ice cream shop we went to in Beaufort on the trip, these young ladies seemed very friendly. I really enjoyed it and you should check it out.

They had great flavors to choose from. I got the Elvis Presley scoop, and every bite was filled…read morewith peanut butter, which made me very happy. You don't get that very often.

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)

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!!

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.

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.

First 5/5 on the Island. The staff starts it off with kindness and they are very accommodating…read more They are fast and have varied options including a vegetarian option. You can pick your poison and eat a hot dog, grab some fries--get a pretzel and some soda too. Dine on the covered patio and enjoy time alone or with family.

I would say if you are in the mood to take cheap food over to the beach, this is a good spot…read more However, the hot dog and fries have a LOT to be desired. The hot dog was definitely boiled which kills the taste and the cheese sauce they use for sure comes out of a can. However, it was cheap and I did eat them, but would not recommend.

Surf City holds a special place in my heart thanks to childhood nostalgia, the site of many a…read morefamily vacation filled with wonderful memories. The original pier and Barnacle Bills were lost to a hurricane, and it's much more developed than it was when I was a kid, but the soul remains.

The pier at Surf City offers way more than just amazing ocean and shore views. The 937 feet pier…read morehosts hunderds of avid fisherman each day. For only $1, I was able to walk the pier and watch several fish being pulled from the ocean. The complex consists of a bait/fishing shop, gift shop and small grill serving breakfast sandwiches and hot dogs and the pier. The staff in the shop are friendly and prices to rent a fishing pole are reasonable, but you need to bring your own gear. It costs only $12 to rent a pole and fish for 24 hours and the pier is open 24/7. I walked out on the pier and was mesmerized watching the people with their poles. I saw a ray and blue pulled in and released. The people were friendly in a Southern charm way. The views from the pier are lovely. I would like to return for sunset photos. The pier has fish cleaning stations and benches to sit. A lot of birds hang out hoping for some fish. Worth a visit if you love the ocean and fishing.

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.

This is an airy, clean, brightly lit, sweet tooth's heaven for the sites. You can choose from…read morescoops of ice cream, fresh fudge in at least a dozen flavors, assorted salt water taffy, and tons of assorted name brand candies. The high ceilings and wide spacing between the rows make the place seem even bigger than it actually is. The fudge was great - I got about 5 flavors in a lb, which was around $15. Peanut butter and the grasshopper (mint/chocolate) were the family favorites. The salt water taffy is exactly what you'd expect, but maybe with some unusual flavors. Throughout the women at the front was very helpful (even almost forgetting to have me pay for the taffy!). However, the process is slow (ice cream is hard packed, so scooping can take a while, fudge needs to be cut to be served - and there is only one person back there so it wasn't exactly fast). The one thing that really turned me off was that, on the way out, I noticed they had root beer barrel candies. I love those things. I almost decided to get back in line, but as I tried to pick a few up, the whole batch was sort of melted together. If you've ever had candy that partially melted and fused back together, you know the consistency is never the same. This made me a bit sad - and also uncertain of the quality of the other candies.

This place is HORRIBLE! The way they talk to their customers is awful! Never again. Not kid…read morefriendly employees or adult friendly for that matter. Very disrespectfu. We vacation at surf city nc. Every year their loss