I cannot stand messes and I am overwhelmed with clutter but this eclectic store was unusually…read moreinviting. With a million titles to choose from as well as toys, antiques and coffee, this unique spot is a place to get lost in for a minute or an hour. The staff is very willing to help and kind. Stop by for an oldie but goodie and feel like you've stepped back in time. Stop by.

Sugar Island is a cozy used book store, that sells pastries, coffee and a few vintage items and…read moreantiques. I loved the store from the moment I walked in, with the quirky ceiling and stacks of old books. There are two floors of books with scattered vintage items here and there. Downstairs, I found the coffee and pastries. I picked up a Raspberry Crisp to take home. All the cookies looked yummy. Upstairs, there are children's books in a section and then other adult books. I could have spent hours browsing. The staff as welcoming and friendly. There is plenty of parking in the little strip mall. This is a fun, independently-owned, place for a book lover to come on a rainy (or sunny) day.

Like any good bakery, the offers dwindle as the day progresses…read more There claim to fame are stuffed croissants and they have a good selection of offered stuffings: Fruit, chocolates, Bavarian cream, cream cheese flavors, etc. Some of their other offerings are small desserts like brownies, blondes, tiramisu, fruit tarts, cakes and custom orders. They also have standard coffee. I believe the also serve lunch.

A Local Staple! Burney's is EVERYTHING!! Sweet, savory, delicious! I was on my way into…read moreHampstead for a meeting and was going to be early. Since I hadn't had breakfast yet, I remembered that Burney's made breakfast sandwiches! Anything to support a local business instead of a McDonald's or Hardee's which were my other 2 options. Upon entering, the sweet smells hit you right in the face- in a good way! I have had their wonderful glazed and filled croissants! Apple filled is my favorite! Today I asked for a bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant! It took a few minutes, as they make to order, and like I said, I was early for a meeting. The service was excellent and the things to look at while I waited were plentiful! Stop in and smell and taste the delight of Burney's!

We truly loved our time at Daily Grind. My husbands iced latte was totally up to his standards. I…read moreloooved my banana smoothie. The kids of course loved the ice cream. And we got breakfast sandwiches as well. So good! Loved spending the morning on the patio. Food good. Vibes good. We will be back!

Stopped into Daily Grind for breakfast after a sunrise walk on the beach, and it was the perfect…read moreway to start the day. The vibe was welcoming and exactly what you'd hope for from a local beach coffee shop. The staff were friendly and made us feel right at home. We ordered a couple of cold brews, bagels, a bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, and a cinnamon roll. Everything was fresh and hit the spot. The cinnamon roll was good, though compared to some of the best I've had I'd give it about a 7.6/10. Overall, Daily Grind is definitely worth a visit if you're in Surf City. Great coffee, friendly service, and a laid-back beach-town atmosphere make it an easy recommendation.

On the way back from Topsail Beach stumbled across this boba/ice cream shop in shopping center…read more Also locally owned and this is where I tried poppers for first time with lemonade instead of milk tea and wow was it sweet. Wanted to try for first time but next time I'm going to stick to milk tea base. Would visit again to try other menu items.

It's taken me almost 6 months to finally stop in. I always seem to crave boba outside their…read morebusiness hours‍. Today we pulled in the parking lot at 10:50, excited to grab some drinks before heading to the beach and realized their winter hours didn't have them open until 11:30. However, after 6 months what's another half hour? Worth.the.wait. We got raspberry lemonade with mango boba and butter rum iced coffee. Delicious! Staff were friendly and helped with my flavor combo and drinks were perfection. Will be a frequent stop this summer for drinks before hitting the beach!

Everyone is super sweet, pretty quick service and very clean ambience…read more The drinks are great! I like how they have a kid size. The food looks good, haven't tried it, looks clean and well maintained.

Stopped in to grab a tea for me and a coffee with my son. Such a quaint (not small) vibe! All the…read moredelicious looking sweets and treats looked yummy! The very friendly barista who took our order brought our drinks to us instead of shouting our name. Thank you for that- that adds more customer service in my opinion! My son lived his "dessert" coffee and my earl grey hot tea was very tasty! To make our experience even better, with tip it was around $10 which makes it easier to go back!

They don't carry Busch. Only Busch light…read more Premade deli sandwiches were pretty good. A lot of stuff was boarshead which is my favorite lunch meat. Not bad prices.

This was my first time in a Publix's, and it was insane. This place has the best bakery and deli…read moreI've ever seen. The store was also pretty quiet and calm. All of the workers were sweet and friendly.

Since moving to NC we have yet to find GOOD bagels. NJ had us spoiled but today it all changed…read more Although the line was long, they were efficient and friendly. You could easily read the menu and the staff was kind. I loved the colors and the space was clean which is always a plus. We ordered multiple bagels including a Taylor Ham, Egg and Cheese and bagels with Bacon Scallion Cream Cheese. It was out of this world. I was almost home and decided I wanted to go back and get more!

We enjoyed our stop at sunrise bagel during our visit to Topsail. We came in on a Monday morning,…read moreit was still packed at around 9:30am. The service was great and the workers nice. For the bagels, we got the bacon egg and cheese, and my partner got the Shoreline on the bacon blast bagel. The Shoreline was delicious, the cream cheese added great flavor to the sandwich. The bacon blast bagel was tasty as well. Unfortunately the bacon egg and cheese (the Highrise) could have been better. The filling to bacon ratio wasn't great, the egg was small and the bacon didn't stand out in flavor. I wish they added more as I had multiple bites of just bagel. Overall though, the shoreline was great. I'd come back to try their other options!

Great food .... Nice staff…read more.. Excellent bar... Stays busy., Worth the money .. Nice atmosphere...

Such a gem in Hampstead! Love the pastries and burger special they do. Definitely recommend if you…read morelive in the area or nearby

I am shocked this place has 4.9 stars. Really? First of all, their menu is pretty limited. Barely…read moremore than a few options. Second their chicken cutlets were disgusting, no flavor or seasoning whatsoever. Third they messed up our order which of course you don't realize till you are home and ready to eat. Yikes probably the worst deli I have ever been to. Aside from their grocery items (and greasy smell) it does not feel like a real Italian deli

The service was very friendly, and the sandwiches were delicious! Lots of goodies in the store to…read moreshop. Can't wait to come back

You push open the door and get hit with that sweet mix of fresh espresso, salty air, and coconut…read moresunscreen somebody tracked in from the beach. The whole little surf town coffee shop hums like a porch party after Sunday service and the locals lined shoulder to shoulder chatting with one another while waiting for their morning caffeine injection. The walls were painted in those happy, sun-washed colors only a beach town could get away with -- coral orange, seafoam greens, faded turquoise -- like somebody scooped the whole coastline up and brushed it across the room. Art for sale covered nearly every inch, layered together like treasures collected over a lifetime near the tide. Nothing matched perfectly, and that's what made it beautiful. The staff moved through that little café like sunshine with shoes on -- all easy smiles, loud laughs, and hearts so big you could feel 'em the second you walked through the door. Every single one of them treated strangers like cousins comin' in from outta town. Honey, baby, darlin' floated through the air sweeter than the vanilla syrup steaming behind the counter. Their coffee was smooth enough to make you close your eyes after the first sip and forget every worry you walked in carrying. Rich, dark, and velvety without a single bitter note, it tasted like slow mornings on a wraparound porch with the ocean humming somewhere nearby. It felt less like being served and more like being welcomed home! Cheers!!

Loved it! Had warm blueberry lemon muffins right from the oven with my coffee. Great little…read moreshop.