Sitting in restaurant as I am writing this . This is second consecutive time within 7-10 days that…read moreI have ordered online and when I arrived , there was only 1 person working . It was around lunchtime and 6-8 people waiting on their order . Took 15-20 minutes to get my order. There should've a way to cancel the order online . I don't want to distract the one person working and delay others in getting their order.

Food was mid mid could have been better the chicken wasnt hot it was cold no chesse was added to my…read moreorder

Food and coffee was fine, but don't think I'll come back here. Overall very loud and a bit messy…read morewith foood under a bunch of tables and sugar and condiments spilt across the counter. I ordered and ordered they forgot about my coffee order despite 4-5 people working at the time. Parking was tough considering it's right by the boardwalk but that was to be expected. The pb&j latte and Hawaiin wrap were also underwhelming. All the avocado smash was in the bottom of the wrap, so by the time I got to it there was just wrap and cado left

They are so nice at Malama Cafe! Super cute ambiance and easy to get to location. I got a latte two…read moredays in a row. Nice rich and strong espresso. I didn't get anything to eat this trip but I have had the avocado toast and it was great. Fresh ingredients and fair prices. I don't have a dog but there are plenty to pet out front as it seems a popular place to bring your pup.

This quaint white shop is beside the town park across from Ocean Isle Creamery. My husband and I…read morecame in for the first time Monday around 1 PM and the shop was filled with people! We had to wait about 10-15 mins for our bowls but they were well worth it. It gave a good impression considering they're newer and this busy! My husband got the 8 oz Carolina bowl (Ube sorbet with blueberries, banana, granola and honey on top) and I got the 16 oz Witches Rock (mango sorbet, granola, blueberries, pineapple, cocoa nibs, and honey) with matcha sorbet as well. For anyone who is hesitant to try new/different things, it is essentially a smoothie-granola bowl. The added toppings give the sorbet/smoothie extra texture, taste and nutrients. We were both pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed our bowls! Aside from that they were not cheap, coming out to be about $10 each but everything was fresh and delicious so we will definitely be back again.

A must visit when in NMB! We had found Shaka-Laka Bowls before taking our family vacation to NMB &…read morebookmarked it as a must visit! It wasn't until day 5 of our vacation that we were able to go & to our surprise - we'd driven by it every day going to Cherry Grove beach! It's truly a hidden gem! My husband and I are avid Açaí bowl fans & when I say this was the best we've ever had - I truly mean it! I would absolutely order their signature Shaka bowl again (and ask for extra PB & Nutella!). My advice is to get there RIGHT when they open! We did and we were so glad. The place really filled up! My only "con" is there's not any drinks - or much right nearby. So if you're a coffee person, bring your own! Do yourself a favor & check them out!

This is a great pit stop while riding around the island on a golf cart!…read more We had a delicious iced vanilla latte and a pumpkin spice latte. Neither were too sweet, they tasted just right. As with everything on BHI, the prices are a little steep, I think my latte was $9 without tax/tip. We didn't try the food but they had a few pastries in the case. Would recommend this spot!

Busy little coffee shop on BHI. The toasts were fantastic! We also go 2 lattes which were pretty…read moregood. They have a cute little patio with lots of tables to enjoy breakfast!

My family lives on the island so I've been coming to Drift for years. It's a bit pricey, but you…read morecan tell they use high quality ingredients and whoever curated the menu put a lot of time into it. The avocado toast, the veggie breakfast burrito, the coffee cake, the smoothies, and the iced black amber are my go to's and they never miss. The service is quick, even though I know they get crazy busy during the summer. As someone who understands service/cafe biz, I will always give leniency to workers who are busting it during high volume seasons. The people who don't understand that a wait will be expected when you have one good coffee shop on an island that hosts thousands of people every summer are dense. Be kinder to your service workers, people. The most recent time I visited Drift, I was excited to try the Acai bowl. After I ordered, I was told that unfortunately they were out of Acai. They refunded my money and I ordered a smoothie instead. I was ready to pay for my smoothie when the employee told me the smoothie was on the house since they were out of Acai. Great customer service. I've been visiting Ocean Isle since there were rinky-dink water slides in operation across from what is now Drift. It's been wonderful to see a successful, quality coffee shop on the island.

We chose Drift based on Yelp reviews and the menu choices available…read more It's a little coffe shop with a limited, but thoughtful, menu. The coffee was a good, bold brew. Mr. And I both ordered the market bowl. Quinoa, sweet potatoes, avocado, tomato, and a spring mix w a fried egg on top. It was beautiful! Then we bit into it. The sweet potato was barely on the brink of being frozen. The Quinoa was also cold...not just room temperature, but ice-cold! Avocado was way too cold as well. So, you can imagine what this did to the beautifully cooked egg... yep - turned it cold in a heartbeat. Really off-putting to bit into. Mr. went back inside and asked if they had a microwave to heat it up and the 'workers' just said that was they way it was supposed to be. Mr. tossed the entire thing in the trash and simply said "well, it's disgusting". You would think there would be a simple offer to heat it up, or some kind of remedy for the situation. They didn't give a crap. I'm pretty sure they flipped us the bird on the way out. Nice.

Love, Love, Love this place! I'm so impressed with everyone who works here. They are so kind and…read morehelpful as soon as you walk in the door. It's my treat every time before I get my nails done. Even when I'm running late for my appointment the staff will bring it to me at the nail salon next door. They always go above and beyond!

Smoothies are chalky Service is rude…read moreAmbiance...well, there is none. Then I realized the owners also owned the nail salon next door. And I was then not surprised about my findings.

Shaka taco is an outdoor taco "shack" with a beach vibe. It has an extensive menu that's can…read morecater to anyone tastes. They have a dedicated fryer for their chips which is perfect if you have a gluten allergy. They can make all of their tacos with corn and flour tortillas. I ordered the blackened mahi taco which was a daily special with cabbage and pickled onions. I also ordered the tuna taco with bacon, cabbage, tomato and chipotle mayo. My favorite taco was the veggie taco which had a great mix of coconut rice, black beans, peppers, corn and cilantro lime cream. My kids had the beef taco with cheese and they loved it. The kids meal comes with chips and salsa. The staff was helpful and nice. The food came out pretty quickly for being really busy. I would highly recommend coming here for tacos especially right off the beach.

Went back a year later and was very pleased with quality of food, quick service , seasonal specials…read morethat was super delicious! The crab and tuna stack as flavorful and nicely presented with tons of nachos chips. The blackened Machi bowl was so fresh and good. Got the Hawaiian cocktail & it was good Balance. We sat outside in the lower area & staff had no problem finding us. Wine was canned and not worth the $

The smoothies here are the worst smoothies I've ever had in my life by far I would've been better…read moreoff flushing $10 down the toilet. The açaí bowls were pretty good but a $10 smoothie should not taste like water

A girlfriend wanted to go here recently for lunch so we met up around noon. It's one of the shops…read morein a little section of the buildings at the Pointe with a nice little outdoor seating area. I enjoyed the Barclay Bowl which is so fresh and tasty! The peanut butter on it is the perfect touch. The cashier serving us, Shelby, was super nice and helpful. We had a great lunch and felt so good after eating!