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!!

You push open the door and get hit with that sweet mix of fresh espresso, salty air, and coconut…read moresunscreen somebody tracked in from the beach. The whole little surf town coffee shop hums like a porch party after Sunday service and the locals lined shoulder to shoulder chatting with one another while waiting for their morning caffeine injection. The walls were painted in those happy, sun-washed colors only a beach town could get away with -- coral orange, seafoam greens, faded turquoise -- like somebody scooped the whole coastline up and brushed it across the room. Art for sale covered nearly every inch, layered together like treasures collected over a lifetime near the tide. Nothing matched perfectly, and that's what made it beautiful. The staff moved through that little café like sunshine with shoes on -- all easy smiles, loud laughs, and hearts so big you could feel 'em the second you walked through the door. Every single one of them treated strangers like cousins comin' in from outta town. Honey, baby, darlin' floated through the air sweeter than the vanilla syrup steaming behind the counter. Their coffee was smooth enough to make you close your eyes after the first sip and forget every worry you walked in carrying. Rich, dark, and velvety without a single bitter note, it tasted like slow mornings on a wraparound porch with the ocean humming somewhere nearby. It felt less like being served and more like being welcomed home! Cheers!!

ALWAYS a go to! Amazing coffee and even more amazing staff. The friendliest people you'll ever meet…read moreat Topsail.

Breakfast was good and the service was on point too. Very clean and I would definitely eat there…read moreagain. The special of a bacon, egg and cheese on a honey biscuit was delicious.

The good: the kale Caesar salad is the best salad I have ever had anywhere. The combination of the…read moredressing with the crunchy chick peas is to die for. The whole restaurant is super cute, albeit it does get really hot inside with only fans when there are lots of people inside. The tables are clean and the staff is friendly. The avocado toast has awesome goat cheese and the bacon you can add on is wonderful. The bad: Honestly extremely disappointed today. This is my third time here and I've been recommending them to all of my friends and family. We came in at 2 pm when they close at 4, drove 30 minutes for lunch, for the "kitchen to be closed". No where on their website or anywhere else do they advertise that they may close the kitchen early and I asked when it typically closes and they said they can just decide to close it when they feel like it, so they're only serving coffee and smoothies. We opted for smoothie bowls and they were completely liquid, we had to drink them and not eat them with spoons. There was also chunks of frozen fruit that didn't get blended and there was no spirulina and zero coconut flavor. Not sure who was working today but it was honestly such a bad experience that I don't think I'll be back or be recommending them to people anymore. $13 for basically a banana and handful of blueberries with melted juice and frozen pineapple chunks is highway robbery. Added two stars for the two prior experiences, I guess.

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.

We visited family from Florida, and this place was probably my favorite stop. The lovely woman at…read morethe counter was very helpful when I ask questions about coffee and flavors. I got a decaf iced caramello which was caramel and marshmallow syrup and it was delicious!!! The place also was very beachy and clean, and very inviting! I wish this was my local coffee shop and hope to comeback when I come back to town!!!

We were visiting the area and are always on the lookout for great local coffee shops instead of…read morechains. Coastal Blends was an absolute gem! The coffee was delicious, the pastries were fresh, and the atmosphere was exactly what you hope to find on vacation. We especially loved browsing the beautiful artwork from local artists while we waited for our drinks--it gave the shop so much character and made for a memorable stop. If you're visiting the coast, skip the big chains and support this wonderful local business. We'll definitely be back on our next trip!

Went the other day, great service, friendly people, got 3 frozen coffees that were delicious as…read morealways and a dozen donuts that were good too! Dining room was very clean also!

Pretty solid bacon egg & cheese. Drive through and parking lot was easy to access and the servers…read morewere sweet. I enjoyed my food but wish my hashbrowns were a little more crispy. Good coffee but not as good as other Dunkins' I've been to.

Since moving to NC we have yet to find GOOD bagels. NJ had us spoiled but today it all changed…read more Although the line was long, they were efficient and friendly. You could easily read the menu and the staff was kind. I loved the colors and the space was clean which is always a plus. We ordered multiple bagels including a Taylor Ham, Egg and Cheese and bagels with Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese. It was out of this world. I was almost home and decided I wanted to go back and get more!

We enjoyed our stop at sunrise bagel during our visit to Topsail. We came in on a Monday morning,…read moreit was still packed at around 9:30am. The service was great and the workers nice. For the bagels, we got the bacon egg and cheese, and my partner got the Shoreline on the bacon blast bagel. The Shoreline was delicious, the cream cheese added great flavor to the sandwich. The bacon blast bagel was tasty as well. Unfortunately the bacon egg and cheese (the Highrise) could have been better. The filling to bacon ratio wasn't great, the egg was small and the bacon didn't stand out in flavor. I wish they added more as I had multiple bites of just bagel. Overall though, the shoreline was great. I'd come back to try their other options!

The staff are quick and friendly. The donuts are warm and so amazing I w eat back twice during my…read morestay.

Think of a family version of Duck Donuts and you have Daybreak Donuts…read more My daughter and husband headed into town to pick these up for our family. They weren't sure what they got but they were ooey gooey, warm and messy but delicious. It would be awesome to know so next time I'll have to go myself :) My daughter is autistic, and she was very excited as when they left they said "thank you come again" so she's now insistent we eat donuts, daily while here.