The banana pudding ice cream flavor will have me coming back every day of our vacation!…read more We stopped here our first night for an easy dinner. We immediately were enthralled by the antiques adorning the walls. Yes, things are a little dusty but an antique collector knows that you sparingly clean these treasures to avoid destroying the authenticity. We ordered standard diner fare - burgers, fries, steak & cheeses, milk shakes - topping everything off with ice cream! The teenaged staff were attentive and polite, even eager to share their favorite flavors to help us decide. Everyone enjoyed their meals but my oldest said his steak & cheese was the best he'd had though it was smaller portion than he would have liked. All in all, this is a great little spot when you're looking for a quick bite.

After getting burgers here 8 or 9 times last summer I was counting the days until they opened this…read moreseason. My wife and I went last week and the disappointment could not be overstated. I REALLY hope this was a one off but I am worried it was not. What changed? The ground beef. Not sure if they got a different supplier or they are trying to cut costs but neither scenario is good because the meat is horrible. I will try it one more time to be sure but IF this is the new norm- I will not be back, like ever. If it's a cost savings plan- this never works. You end up alienating your core customer base to save a few pennies. It's not like this place is cheap. I'm paying a decent price but I expect a decent burger. Please Island Delights- don't do us like that.

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!

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!

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!

Ice cream is highly processed with whatever they use for flavoring its sugar content is pretty high…read more I'm not sure it's real milk cream more like a sort of ice dessert style There's lots of random small trinket store items going on but I would go somewhere else if you are looking for real ice cream

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.

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!

I'm not sure if off-season is the issue but the food was terribly overpriced with small portions…read more We didn't have a hot dogs but the chicken tenders were slightly undercooked & the chili cheese fries were cold & tasteless. Maybe they do better in the summer season, but we won't be going back while we are here.

Hot dogs are a popular beach food in Surf City and Hot Diggity Dogz is the place to go. The…read morecolorful hot dog stand is just across the street from the beach. They must have limited off season hours because the first time we stopped by they were closed. But last Friday, we were able to try several of their popular dogs. The menu is vast and they serve burgers and other food besides dogs. I had the famous Carolina dog that had chili sauce and Cole slaw. I'm not sure I'll ever get used to slaw on a dog, but it was good. My husband had the Beach Dog which was immense and messy. He loved it. The Beach dog was a delicious blend of chili, slaw, onions and mustard. Service was friendly and quick. We ate at the tables in front of the stand which were clean! There is parking that is free off season, but I'm not sure about high season.

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.

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.

The fudge was actually so gross I wish I read the reviews. Yogurt peanuts were mislabeled- it was…read moreraisins! Awful. Candy was good though.

I purchased a keychain that was clearly marked as $5.99, but after paying, I noticed it rang up as…read morea plush monkey for $16.99. When I brought it to the attention of the employees, they told me they couldn't issue refunds and had to contact the owners. Eventually, the owners did return and gave me a refund, which I appreciated. However, based on other similar reviews, it seems overcharging may be a recurring issue here. Buyer beware--double-check your receipt before leaving the store.