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    Sugar Island

    4.6 (111 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Seema T.

    Leaving a second review because a 2nd visit was a MUST and it was what I was most excited for when we returned. The service and coffee was just as amazing as the first time. The store owner was so sweet and the cookies were so delicious I might have hidden the last one for myself. We purchased some coffee grounds to enjoy upon our return home and they've are not disappointed so far. Very excited yo post this fantastic establishment another visit when we return someday.

    Upstairs bookstore.
    Vandad C.

    Kind of a strange place, not sure what to call it. It's a bookstore primarily but they also sell (key lime) pies, jam, cured meats, and pretty good coffee too. Oh and a classic 1950s styled fridge draped in the American flag for $3500. It's weird but awesome. It gets even better if you go upstairs, it's like a treasure trove of books and random toys that you can just browse and try to pick out something unique. It ranges from children's books to Kurt Vonnegut so you can find just about anything. It's like that warehouse at the end of Indiana Jones where they stash the ark of the covenant except maybe it's smaller and nothing will melt your face off.

    Elizabeth A.

    Pretty cool spot. Definitely overwhelming in a good way. Id like to try some of their food & bev next time I go in.

    Elizabeth W.

    Not sure it is possible to love this Topsail Island gem more. It is magic. Would you like your coffee downstairs at the old mahogany bar, or next to the old upright piano you can plink along as you sip, playing the quaint beginner sheer music provided. Discovered the upper floor hideaway on our second and final trip leaving town. Play Cranium or Scrabble in a booth or pick from the stacks and curl up in a porch swing. Dress up as a pirate, discover science, or visit Hogwarts or Hobbits corner. Pick a second-hand beach-collection Agatha Christie from among the library card stacks, or a new Chris Colfer for the kids. Their selections are curated for the bibliophile in all of us. This is like a reader's church, and I could while away the hours here with a dreamy oat milk latte. Did I mention their pastries are exquisite, from lemon chewies to Egyptian lace...and all handed over by the nicest bakery barrista librarian who may have read their entire inventory and will ask if you'd like that takeaway box "bedazzled" with ribbon. We were utterly charmed. Spend some time at this sugar-dusted treasure and buy lots and lots of everything.

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    Georgia K.

    Lovely store and fun options of baked goods! Their iced chai latte is 10/10. I also bought some yummy home made almond butter. I will definitely return it back in Surf City!

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    Aly W.

    I have wanted to pop in here for a while and finally had the opportunity yesterday after the Autumn with Topsail Festival. I went in with a few friends and they were unfortunately sold out of the pumpkin whoopie pies :-( they open at 12 on Sundays and we were there just a few hours later! The gal working at the register was extremely friendly and helpful. She shared with us that people come in right when they open and stock up for the week. She also shared that everything is made fresh daily and from scratch. Each of us indulged in a raspberry jam bar. I had read some great reviews on them so they were an obvious choice. They certainly did not disappoint! There was a hearty bit of jam in there! Pure deliciousness. I cannot wait to go back and try a pumpkin whoopie pie as well as their spicy pimento cheese.

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    Sandra C.

    Gosh, this is my favorite bakery in the area! I was introduced to the Jam Bars at Brown Dog Coffee in Burgaw and since I frequently drove 45 minutes to an hour to go to the beach at Surf City, I always stopped in for a treat while there! It's definitely worth the drive! Pleasant staff strike up conversation while you're selecting your favorite food items and you leave happier than when you walked in. This place made my day plenty of times! Cheddar Pigs are a must, trust me! Oh my, the Coconut Macaroons are delightful, too! Of course, I always had to get Jam Bars, these lil' treats are a slice of heaven! Truly, there's nothing I've had from Sugar Island that I didn't like. It's just a perfect little shop with perfect people and delightful foods. Take a trip to Surf City soon and treat yo'self! You can thank me later!

    Just the coffee fix I needed, plus so much more!
    Cydnae M.

    Delicious coffees, delightful staff, wonderful baked goods, and an adorable shop. Highly recommended if you are at top sail beach.

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    Amazing!! No other comments needed. If they are open, go! Hands down my favorite bakery in New Hanover and Pender county.

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    I love their key lime pie and their pimento cheese. Not a big fan of the cheddar pigs but that's just me.

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    Great place to explore & even better place to find book treasures! I've been coming to Wilmington…read morefor the past decade yearly & I ALWAYS look forward to stopping by.

    January 24, 2026 - Old Books on Front Street is the friendliest bookstore I ever encountered. There…read morewere some inconveniences, yet they were unavoidable & being taken care of the best they could. This is why I am rating this bookstore 4.4 stars - rounds off to 4 stars. Excellent customer service - 5 Stars. The owner of the bookstore was at the entrance and greeted me & others immediately when we entered the bookstore. Upon entering, I noticed many areas were sectioned and off limits. I found out later that they were placing books back in the bookshelves after they were taken away to repair broken pipes in the store and to prevent them from getting damaged. There were a literary jukebox and vending machine dispensing capsules with quotes - both out of order. I still had a good time wandering around the bookstore and browsing books there. I found a book in the clearance section for 25 cents and purchased it. Despite the inconveniences in the store due to the building being old and being repaired by the owner herself, I am impressed by how personable & amicable the owner was and that she was repairing the pipes in the store by herself instead of hiring someone to do it. I know when the books are organized back on the shelves that I will probably come back and spend more time here. This is a bookstore to see in Wilmington again and again.

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