Port City Java

Best Ruben sandwich I've ever had! Homemade fries!…read more Their breakfast is the best in town and about the same price as Eggs Up Grill except the cooks here know how to cook eggs. I wish they didn't deep fry their home fries though.

Came yesterday around 10:30 for an early lunch with a friend. They weren't super busy yet. But that…read moresoon changed. Dawn was our waitress. I had the club sandwich with fries. Plenty of meat, and super filling iced tea was good too. Friend had corned beef breakfast plate. Both arrived in a timely manner. They charge a surcharge of using a credit card. But remove it if using a debit card. Service always friendly.

Inside...

Raspberry Lemon Cake

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The Getaway Cafe and Provisions

4.6(35 reviews)

6.2 mi

Getting busier and I still like it here, they have hired some new girl who completed messed up the…read moreorder and the order it came out and forgot our muffin. The ambiance it relaxing something is missing but I still like it, The owners are pretty amazing but I am starting to think they are seeing it as work now instead of an adventure as how it felt when we first went a couple years (?) ago. I Hope they continue to revisit what and how they are doing and maybe even change the concept every now and then. I still recommend them and I will go back!

This place is so well designed! It's by river lights so a bit of a hike for me. But came here for…read morebrunch with a friend. The owner is so sweet. Everyone who worked there was great. My coffee was so yummy and was a special seasonal flavor. The fried chicken sandwich was would totally recommend!

Seating

Fried chicken sandwich and gardenista bowl

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Facade

Folks Cafe

4.9(96 reviews)

5.1 mi

we had the bacon egg and cheese, orange juice, and cappuccino. all were lovely and some of the best…read moreI've ever had! sweetest owners and employees, and if you sit outside there's lots of friendly cats who we were able to give cat food too. great food, great ambience, great people!!!

The coffee is delicious and the people are fantastic. This sweet little coffee shop has both inside…read moreand outdoor seating. The proprietors are native Spanish speakers and they are happy to help me practice my Spanish!

The sitting area

Empanadas

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Concorde Espresso Bar

4.3(123 reviews)

4.3 mi

We stopped by Concorde while celebrating our wedding, and the experience was wonderful from the…read moremoment we arrived. The hostess was very accommodating, personally walked us to our seats, and the staff remembered that we were celebrating. They surprised us with two complimentary glasses of Prosecco, which were crisp, clean, and delicious. That thoughtful gesture alone meant so much to us. Afterward, I ordered an Old Fashioned, and my husband ordered the guava margarita. We couldn't stop laughing when the drinks arrived because everyone naturally assumed the margarita was mine and the Old Fashioned was his--but we like to switch things up! Both drinks were delicious. I'm particular about Old Fashioneds and whiskey sours. When one is made properly, there is a certain aroma that lets me know before I even taste it--and this Old Fashioned absolutely passed my personal test. It was perfectly made and strong enough that, after the Prosecco, I knew one was all I needed if we were going to walk into dinner with some sense! The aviation-inspired atmosphere made the experience even better. My husband is a pilot, so he especially enjoyed the Concorde theme, the aircraft-window views, and the simulation that made it feel as though the plane was moving and landing. The ambiance, drinks, and hospitality were all excellent. Thank you to the staff for remembering our celebration and making us feel special. The next time we're in Wilmington--or anywhere nearby--we will definitely stop in again!

I really wanted to love Concorde Express Bar because I had heard so much hype about it, but…read moreunfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The scenery and atmosphere are definitely cute and make for some great pictures, but the overall experience was a little disappointing. We visited during the summer and got the s'mores kit, which sounded like it would be so much fun, but unfortunately, the little fire they brought out didn't work, so we couldn't even enjoy it. Their most famous drink was also not good at all. The only drink I really enjoyed was the watermelon drink, which came with a popsicle in it--that was actually pretty cool! The prices were extremely high for what we got, although that seems to be pretty common at a lot of places in Wilmington. I'd be willing to give it another chance during the winter because I could see the atmosphere being much better then. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive, though, and definitely deserves some credit! Overall, I just left feeling pretty disappointed because I expected more based on all the hype.

Newly redesigned entryway

S'mores experience

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Entry into coffee shop

Port City Java

2.8(8 reviews)

6.2 mi

This is a must try for any coffee lovers visiting Wilmington. I ordered the caramello leche and…read morethis just didn't taste right this time. Either bad milk or old coffee. If this was my first visit to port city Java, I probably wouldn't visit again. But one bad cup will not turn me away. Fast service. This location has limited outdoor and comfy seating.

After visiting the joint next door I stopped in here for the first time. Had an iced matcha with…read moresugar free vanilla syrup. Way more vanilla syrup than tea. Egg and cheese croissant wasn't anything special either. Maybe pre made? The ladies were nice there, only plus side for me. I'd skip it next time.

Bagel with no cheese

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Port City Java

3.9(70 reviews)

4.3 mi

Staff is incredibly kind and friendly Very busy so food can…read morebe a bit slow, but the veggie smash is to die for and the coffee is incredible Restaurant is a bit tight and difficult to navigate with a stroller in spots but lots of seating

The staff were super nice. The coffee was pretty good. I didn't have any food this time. I stopped…read moreby for an afternoon coffee and enjoyed it. There were a few others in the cafe. I took my coffee to go but there were lots of spots to sit and it could be a good place to sit to work, read, or visit with friends.

Happy Pride Saturday start!

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Pender's Cafe

3.7(42 reviews)

4.3 mi

I love this place and the fact that it has been in the same family for nearly 50 years. The…read moreburgers are as fresh and delicious as you can get. Best honest burger in town.

Cute local place! It reminds me of what and how a grandma would make and serve lunch. No frills,…read morereasonable prices and a filling lunch. The burgers come with fries, the hot dogs don't.

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Famous Pender Burger two 4oz fresh ground beef patties topped your way serverd with crispy fries!

Hidden Grounds Coffee

4.8(151 reviews)

4.4 mi

Truly impressed! I…read morelove the decor, layout, and most certainly the outdoor seating area. There can't be another outdoor area quite like this one. It makes you feel like you're in the middle of a mini jungle, but in a good way. Customer service was excellent! The barista greeted us all with a smile and was very patient as we ordered our drinks. The coffee was delightful, and they use homemade syrups, which is a big plus! I honestly cannot wait to come back and visit again. If you're in the area, please do yourself a favor and check this place out.

Just left Hidden Grounds Coffee in Wilmington. Other than the outdoor setting, almost nothing else…read morewas worth the trip. We ordered a cappuccino, a latte, a zucchini muffin, and a cheese biscuit. The bill came to $29, including a $5 tip. The cappuccino was tiny and tasted like lukewarm burnt dirt with a faint Starbucks aftertaste (I hate Starbucks). My wife said the latte was merely okay. The zucchini muffin and cheese biscuit were both terrible--almost certainly baked sometime last week. Even after we warmed them in the microwave, one bite was enough. Dry, stale, and with a flavor that's hard to describe without being unkind. The music was so loud at 7 a.m. on a holiday Monday that you had to shout at the baristas to be heard. And that "beautiful" outdoor area? Every seat and table was wet. Nothing had been wiped down. Hard to believe this place sits at 4.9 stars. I'm doing them a favor by giving them two. Just another mediocre Wilmington spot that's easy to skip next time.

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Gail F.

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8 years ago

The best little coffee house in town. I only patronize local coffee houses and this one has the best coffee and service!

Denise W.

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8 years ago

My favorite place for coffee hands-down... Love the flavor and I even enjoyed their iced tea

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