I live in Seattle and have been in Jacksonville for work and came here almost every day for 4 months getting my iced vanilla latte. Great coffee, great waffles, great staff! I will miss this place a lot now that I'm leaving. Come here, bring a book, grab a delicious coffee and breakfast sandwich! The broccoli cheddar quiche and Ube latte are also delicious delicious! read more

Cute coffee with great ambiance. Offers breakfast sandwiches and a limited lunch menu. Service was fast. read more

The Milk Road - Cute coffee shop. Hidden gem. - Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

New to the area and have been meaning to scope this spot out. The staff seems very friendly. The menu is decent sized and offers a nice variety. While I intentionally like to go out of my way to shop local, unfortunately, this isnt the spot for me. The largest size coffee they offer is 16oz, which would be fine if it wasn't so expensive and mostly almond milk. Paired with a breakfast sandwich my quick stop was $17!!! That's even more expensive than Starbucks. The vibe is cute and cozy, but that's what you're paying for sadly. read more

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Super cute little spot after driving up and down gum branch for over a year I decided to stop on my way to class today! The waffle oh my is so delish!! I could order these and dip them in some kind of fruit preserve or something! Cute little plants all over the place. I also had an almond milk hot chocolate! Delish as well!!! Might be my new go to place! I'll try some of the other pastries and give a review!! But the coffee imma have to leave to yall!! read more

The Milk Road - Waffle and hot chocolate before school!! Yummmmy - Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Just got a strawberry shortcake latte there and a carrot cake muffin. Had those last time and they were great. This time it looked like a newer barista and the coffee didn't taste as good which was a little disappointing. Limited inside seating (one couch and two seats at a coffee table) and a few barstools. If your brave enough to stand the heat and bugs there's some patio tables outside. read more

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My favorite coffee in Jacksonville! The cutest shop, the sweetest baristas, and great coffee (even if you're a snob). Their waffles are absolutely to die for and it's such a sweet place to hang out and grab a coffee with a friend. Cannot recommend enough! read more

The Milk Road - The best waffles in Jacksonville!! - Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

I was on vacation and stopped in. Coffee was decent but more costly than Starbucks. Staff were very helpful and nice. Waffles were tasty too. read more

What a cool place!! A welcome spot in our town from the everyday Starbucks and Dunkin!! I will celebrate and support local any chance I get. It's been here awhile and I go past it often and wanted to go with friend but never happened. Today I had early errands and figured I'd take the time to pop in and see what it's about! I love it! I grabbed a hot latte and a waffle and it filled me up! The staff was very nice and helpful. I admit I'm not a connoisseur so I needed a little help with what they have! I got hot latte with caramel and whip cream with regular milk! It was perfect! And the waffle was big and soft had great flavor! What I really loved is it's small and quaint but so comfortable.. in nice weather they have nice outdoor seating out back.. very cool place and I'm so happy I came by! Prices are reasonable too.. I'll definitely be back!! read more

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While vacationing in North Carolina, I was pleasantly surprised to find such a welcoming coffee roaster who makes a delicious cortado. The barista was friendly and knowledgeable. The shop was clean and orderly. The barista gave me the impression that the shop is committed to their community and that it is an important part of their mission. Local artists' merchandise are sold in the shop. The only thing I would add is for the shop to offer an option to have your coffee in a glass or mug. Cortados always taste better that way. 76th coffee shop of 2023 206th since 2022 read more

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On the way into Jacksonville NC this is an excellent stop in. My 8yr old daughter and I both grabbed the Belgium waffles. The owner offered to make my daughter a custom drink, which wasn't on the menu and I ended up with the shakerato. All smiles for us. The owner and GM took care of us, and it was obvious they put great care into this establishment. If I were local, I would find reasons to be in here all the time! read more

I've wanted to try Milk Road for such a long time (really since it first opened), but I'm hardly ever on this side of town. I finally decided to drive over and have gone twice in the past 2 weeks. My first visit was great. The barrista was very friendly and brought my drink out to the patio where I had settled in for my visit. I tried the iced masala chai and I think it's the best chai latte I've had here locally. The ambiance on the patio (not the little bungalow area) leaves a lot to be desired, but it is winter so maybe that'll improve in the spring. We've had a few warm days recently so I figured I would enjoy the outdoors while I could! My second visit was three days ago. I went in fairly early and stayed for most of the day. This time I ordered a hot masala chai. It wasn't as good as the iced, but still a good drink. I also ordered the quiche. I figured since no one else was there, the barrista would have brought my order out to the patio, but instead she just poked her head out and said it was ready. I was quite surprised at how small the quiche was for the price of $5.50. It did have a good flavor overall, but had burnt edges that were chewy. It was very small and was not filling at all. The masala chai is worth the trip, but I think food items may or may not be the way to go. Also, I would recommend to have better or more seating options inside for days the weather isn't great. If it hadn't been warm, I would have gone elsewhere since I had work to do on my laptop and needed a place to comfortably accomodate that. read more

The Milk Road - Harvest Quiche - Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

A very cute and cozy coffee shop on the outskirts of Jacksonville. It really breaks the mold of coffee shops in the area. It's simple and laid back. The barista was very helpful with helping us pick a snack for a toddler. We settled on the waffle, which was very tasty. read more

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Hands down the best coffee in the area. Not marginally, either. The Milk Road could easily compete nestled among other quality coffee shops in nearby Wilmington and beyond. The service is also bounds above others in the region. I have always felt welcome by both those working and the atmosphere! And, as a bonus, the food is great too ( looking at you, waffles)! It's a pretty good place to work, too, as long as the WiFi cooperates! read more

But have you been? I don't get to come often since I'm on the other side of town. But really EVERYTIME I go I'm grabbing a waffle. . . The waffles alone are worth it. I have gotten a birthday coffee the last three years. Seriously. Staff is great. . I have come to TMR since they originally opened and have seen this little coffee shop evolve into what it is today. And I'm living for it. I like to meet with my team and meet and we just get lost in the atmosphere. (We stay inside though mostly because it's humid!) BUT, a fun visit in the sheds ARE A MUST. They are so cute. And the vendor market nights are so fun. . Jacksonville needs a place like this to stay for ever and ever. Support your small coffee shops! read more

The Milk Road - The summer menu's iced strawberry shortcake with waffle croutons on top. - Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Hands down best local coffee shop. Sometimes features live music. Pros: Delicious liege waffles- sweet, warm, doughy inside perfectly browned and crisp outside. Fantastic rotating seasonal coffee flavors. Extensive outdoor seating. Cons: Vegetable quiche portion tiny (but packed with flavor), very little parking available. Minimal indoor seating. read more

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Ugh. So good. The hot chocolate alone is worth a trip from anywhere. Lattes, outdoor seating, dog friendly. Delicious snacks. Even for the dog! New favorite place to frequent. read more

The Milk Road - Latte, hot cocoa, and some natural gourmet doggy snacks! - Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Prices too high for what you get Not my kind of plexus I did not enjoy the food at this location read more

This is THE cutest coffee place. So eclectic and interesting! I've been twice for iced coffee and I've enjoyed both times. The service is pleasant! Can't wait to go back again. read more

The coffee was great! The ambiance was amazing! We walked in at the end of a rush, so we waited a bit for our drinks, but it was worth it.

This is your local coffee shop. Think 1990's, "Friends", lol. Cozy and friendly. Coffee is reasonably priced, and they think of you on your birthday. Give it a try the next time you need a jumpstart or reset! read more

Meh - latte was pretty disappointing. Nice froth but all froth, no substance. Tasted like absolutely nothing. Waffles were decent but not worth the trek or the price. I have to be honest: I respect places that are careful about Covid but to take away all the outdoor seating so that folks have to drink coffee in their car? No bathroom for the world weary traveler or child in need of a pit stop? You won't even greet me through a safe but enclosed window and instead I have to order on my phone? There are ways to do this safely without making it feel 100% transactional. The Milk Road has made a joyless experience in the current configuration, so if it's all about just getting a good cup of coffee and THAT doesn't really deliver, it's not a place I would recommend. read more

The coffee shop was cute, but it was very overpriced and the coffee was incredibly bitter. I'm not sure, I wasn't impressed. I also had a muffin and it was incredibly dry and crumbly for some reason. My friend wasn't a fan of what she got either. Maybe you'd like it though, to each their own. read more

The caramel iced coffee I had was the best coffee I've had in a long time. Having moved from WA state that is saying a lot since they have so many local coffee places there. The staff was very nice and helped me pick my coffee and listened to what I wanted in a drink. I don't like overly sweetened coffee and this was exactly the level of sweetness I was looking for. I appreciated the military friendly atmosphere and the building itself is very unique and makes for a more local experience and out of the normal. I really enjoyed this coffee shop and will definitely return again very soon. read more

Cute spot for coffee. Wish there was more seating available. The staff was friendly and helpful!

I was looking for a local coffee shop in Jacksonville to work out of for a little bit. There aren't many options, but either way this is a good one. All of the hype about their waffles are pretty worth it. I wish they were a little cheaper for the size, but they're delightful in flavor. I had a unique drink which was a special of the month, an iced strawberry matcha kind of deal. It was absolutely delicious and the perfect alternative to a regular coffee drink. It wasn't very big so it got busy and pretty loud on a Saturday. The parking can be a little too close for comfort. Overall, I had a pleasant experience. The staff were nice and it was a fun atmosphere to be in, depending on your mood or purpose. read more

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Love the down home atmosphere this quaint coffee shop has to offer. From Expresso's to just black coffee the smells from inside puts a smile on my face. Nothing wrong with the aroma coming from this store. Pricing is very reasonable too. read more

Tried the Lavender Arnold Palmer today. So refreshing. I also got a waffle and wanted to try the Uberry muffin. This place is so great and love the attention to detail. Great staff and great coffee and food! read more

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I had a fantastic experience at Milk Road! The coffee was delicious, waffles were top-notch, and the service was incredibly friendly. The welcoming ambiance made it a memorable visit. Highly recommended! read more

Such a cute spot! Good coffee and friendly service. I definitely recommend stopping in.

This place is so adorable! The coffee is good and the vibes of the place are great! The staff is also friendly and I like the variety of products they offer from local businesses!! read more

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The service was great and the coffee was amazing! It was a Great stop to make on my way home. I took a chance to start my day with this local coffee, forfeiting my usuals coffee run. I love local businesses and try to support them when traveling. I will definitely be back! read more

Everything was AMAZING! No complaints Properly roasted coffee, good flavor profile and delicious food!

This is the spot!! Ordered a drink from them and had doordash deliver to my girl. There was a question with her allergies on the drink she ordered. They went above and beyond to fix and inform me of ingredients. I would recommend this company to anyone. Definitely a spot we will order from quite often. Love the drink selections and service was beyond impeccable!!! read more

Been meaning to go to this spot foreverrrrr! I live on base, so it's on the other side of town. Took my husband and I a while to get our butts over there. Happy that we finally made it!! This spot is cute!! Once you walk in, you feel very comfortable. I literally smelled pastries. They had some fall decorations going on. Very creative menu board. Plenty of seating areas for your standard coffee shop. This is a place you wanna go to meet over coffee, especially for the first time date kind of thing. The music isn't too loud and it's very subtle and enjoyable. It's not pack or noisy to the point you can focus on your conversation and take in the chill vibe. They also have an Express Garden with seating out in the back. Very small, but kinda cute. I'm not a coffee person, so I usually drink matcha green tea from Starbucks. When I saw this place had it, I immediately wanted to try it. It was good! My husband had like this chocolate flavor coffee bean... I think "lumas" ?? Forgive me if I was wrong, but it was delicious as well. You can taste the hint of chocolate in it without it over powering the coffee. We also had their waffles and O M G. It was mind blowing! Totally different. It was kinda leaning towards a mochi waffle, but wasn't a mochi waffle. My husband described it as "rich" haha. Honestly, it was the best out of the three things we ordered. If you're in this area, please go and give this place a try!!! It's worth it, especially for coffee and waffle lovers :) read more

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I absolutely LOVE the milk road!!!!! I order about twice a week and have tried various pastries, which are always delicious. They only do pickup/delivery during COVID but I hope one day I'll be able to go in. They have a table with a tent set up when you go pick up. Their packaging is so cute and simple. I can't get enough of them. read more

The Milk Road - iced double latte with honey, caramel and oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Great ambiance, I like the cozy feeling of it and the old rustic take they have here, the selections of coffee and tea is perfect in my opinion there isn't a million different choices to confuse you, I got the cold Japanese matcha which i enjoyed a lot but the real money maker is the shakerato, if you enjoy a chill coffee shop and just want to hang with out being judge or rushed this is your place. ALSO THE STAFF, amazing people they're so friendly I was just making conversation on my opinion on a drink and they had recommendations and even brought me out another one for free I highly recommended this place. read more

The Milk Road - Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

We love this place! It's our family weekend tradition! We love everything they offer from the coffee to the quiche. Their waffles are absolutely delicious and pairs perfectly with their selection of coffee or teas. read more

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Beverages are always yummy and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Cute and comfortable little shop!

Very good coffee and reasonably priced. The service was really fast and the ambiance is unique. My only complaint is the location because it is slightly out of town heading towards Richlands. read more

Really really enjoyed the coffee. I was a little skeptical pulling into the parking lot however, the smells from outside are very inviting. Once inside the actual atmosphere is everything I would want In a small town cozy feeling. I love how you can watch them make their pastries and not frozen like Starbucks. I also think they use phenominal beans to give a very unique tasting coffee. Their bathrooms were clean and the place was very well kept. Also I tried their waffle which they assured me they were known for. Never thought I'd like the combo but they were amazing definitely would try again. read more

The Milk Road - Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina