Port City Java

Wonderful breakfast at an amazing price. We got ours to go, but the dining area looked nice.read more

To be fair we came in at 3 so not starting the dinner menu but the tail end of lunch. Ordered the…read morepower bowl with shredded pork. The pork was put on the grill and came out like flattened hash browns It would have been better to not have smashed the pork and create a crust on it. The veggies were yummy with the quinoa and black beans. Had a taste of the chips on my companions lunch of bbq brisket sandwich. The chips were salty and very peppery. He said the sandwich was a little dry. We were the only ones in the cafe. The tables need to be cleaned to remove the stickiness that gets left behind when you only swipe a table with a cloth. They needed a good scrubbing. It was fine but whomever thought it was good as the Kitchen sink was crazy. It's much bigger than the Kitchen sink.

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Bitty & Beau's Coffee

I love this coffee shop! We ordered a cold brew and iced latte. The quality and service was very…read moregood.

Such a cool place. We were kindly greeted by the front counter staff. They offered their…read morerecommendations and helped us in a quick manner. They do not take cash so make sure to bring your debit card with you. Also check out their story on their website as well. We just ordered something simple from their coffee menu but I do believe they had specialty drinks for the season. The inside was very nice and they had a ton of products you could purchase from stickers to t-shirts.

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Drift Coffee & Kitchen

4.3(174 reviews)

0.7 mi

Delicious!!! Great coffee and smoothies. The new coco cloud smoothie is super good. Service was…read moresuper friendly!!

Heard this was the local coffee chain to try so we stopped by after the beach for an iced vanilla…read morelatte. At first , I wasn't sure I put the right place into the GPS or turned too soon, as it looked like a residential area and didn't have the largest signage. However, it's a cute little shop not too far from the beach. The latte definitely hit the spot. They had smoothies, breakfast items (bakery and hot). Staff was friendly and establishment was clean. They have a simple set up - bar top by the window, a large community table and then about six tables for 2. One gender neutral bathroom. I'd come back for coffee.

Interior!

Latte with raspberry cold foam.

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Flat White - 6 oz

Periwink

4.5(49 reviews)

3.1 mi

Women-owned & operated

Boutique

I've never had cold foam and I honestly wasn't going to try it because I tend to just stick with my…read moresame order, but my sister URGED me to try and HOT DANG! The cold foam is SOOO good! I got an iced vanilla oat milk latter with vanilla cold foam and it was delightful! It's like a dollop of cool whip on top. And the espresso was just right! Yummmm! Nice setting too!

Amazing and creative drinks. Ive never had a bad experience here. The only thing is it is a little…read moreexpensive. But it is great if you want to treat yourself.

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Maven Coffee

4.7(54 reviews)

2.8 mi

This little coffee shop is amazing not are the coffees tasty but very creative. Our Barista…read moreexplained each drink, she was very knowledgeable and helpful. We got the brown sugar & vanilla cloud; chocolate cherry truffle latte. Both are delicious.

This genuinely might have been the best coffee I've had! I got the red velvet latte, and while it…read morewasn't necessarily red, it tasted like a rich and delicious mocha. The chocolate shavings on top really put it over the edge for me and made it extra tasty. The girl behind the counter was so sweet and helpful as well, and had our drinks out pretty quickly. The inside is very cute and has a decent amount of seating. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time!

Drinks

Campfire Latte from the Seasonal Menu

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The BakeShop by Three Friends Coffee

4.7(9 reviews)

0.1 mi

The staff was welcoming and helpful. I had never been the drink menu looked really good but today I…read moregot cookies that were choc chip and toffee! Omg they were good! Great selection of baked goods and coffee choices. Very cute seating areas inside and outside.

I took a basket making class at the bakery and we were allowed to choose a bakery item. I choose…read morethe chocolate banana bread and it was delicious. During the three hours we were there I saw Brandy work the register with a smile, clean and start baking some new items. When we asked what she was making, she was excited to tell us about the scones and different things she was working on. I bought two chocolate chip and cookies and cream scones. They were perfect!!!! I was very impressed with Brandy and the baked items.

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Eternal Sunshine Cafe

4.2(582 reviews)

0.3 mi

The French toast on the brioche was good The service was…read moregood The ambiance was good The server and hostess were all good folks The space was small and cozy with seats still available

Food was amazing, a lot of the ingredient are locally sourced…read more Service was friendly and quick. Very chill atmosphere! Gluten free menu very good.

Inside

Biscuits & Gravy with Truffle Grits

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Hidden Grounds Coffee

4.8(151 reviews)

4.8 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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Three Friends Coffee

4.4(56 reviews)

0.8 mi

Service was amazing like always. They always have so many flavors and "month menus"…read more I got a blueberry matcha with blueberry cf

First off, after having a long week I went here to try and make it better with a good coffee. I was…read morevery disappointed after hearing such good things. The coffee was nothing special and they gave my friend and i the wrong burrito. It was like she just grabbed one without looking at what it was. The barista was not super friendly and looked as if she did not want to be there. The physical setting was cute, but was geared toward children.

Play area

Local artist work for sale

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Why Coffee Bar and Kitchen

4.4(19 reviews)

0.4 mi

Talk about pretentious.. very overpriced. If I hated hearing the word "Awesome" before this host…read moreburned out the word for life!! A hamburger, by design, is meant to be eaten with two hands. Impossible with this sloppy, though delicious creation. I abore eating a hamburger with knife and fork. I miss the charming Italian place that was here.

This place was sooooo good! I went recently on vacation and there were so many great things about…read morethis breakfast. Everything is fresh and made in house. The orange juice is freshly squeezed, butter is made in house, fresh biscuits- just delicious. I ordered a vanilla latte - it was perfect ! My daughter raved about the crème brûlée French toast, my son loved the scrambled eggs and pancakes, and my breakfast was perfect. The home potatoes were the perfect crisp with great seasoning. The service was great and the place was really pretty inside. We almost came back a second time in three days. Great place to start your day !

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Great customer service !!!! Love there coffee will always be back always always great food to!!!!!

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