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    Blue Surf Cafe

    4.4 (613 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Menu with lunch/ all day items in the left and dinner (after 4pm) on the right
    Dana C.

    We stopped by Blue Surf on a rainy Friday for lunch. The menu is up on blackboards over the checkout counter. You order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table. All of the servers were really nice and helpful with our dietary restrictions. They have gluten free bread and are knowledgeable about eliminating dairy. We had the turkey Brie sandwich (no Brie) on gluten free bread with the marinated chickpeas (no feta) as a side and the mahi mahi sandwich with salt and pepper chips on the side. Everything was delicious. Our coffee and peanut butter hot chocolate (almond milk) were incredible. The vibe is beachy casual with wooden benches and metal chairs at tables. There are also some high top tables and a few smaller tables for two. The bathrooms are gendered with a couple of stalls. The layout is fairly accessible for mobility devices.

    Haley B.

    Absolutely delicious! I beat the rush and got here early Saturday morning and I was very impressed! The staff was so kind and the food came out very fast. I had the ham, egg, and provolone on a plain bagel and it was amazing. The atmosphere was so homey and welcoming and I really enjoyed eating here. It was very close to the hotel I was staying at which was super convenient. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area.

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    Wonderfully made sandwiches with fresh tasting ingredients. The turkey brie, in addition to the titled ingredients included apple butter & argula on toasted multigrain bread and was fantastic. My wife had the turkey cubano and really enjoyed it. Nice ambiance and friendly staff made for a lovely meal.

    Breakfast Plate
    Edward T.

    So you're dropping off a wallet-draining tuition investment at UNCW on a weekend when every hotel room and Ayer Bee an' Bee is booked solid six months in advance. You want breakfast, but the Boysenberry Brunch Cafe has 253 people in the queue. You get Donkin' every week so what's a group to do? Blue Surf could be the answer. Tucked in a nondescript strip center behind an auto dealer is where you'll find a fast serving, friendly staffed, quick service restaurant with inside-and-outside seating. You might run into a retiree's group on a Saturday but don't worry - ordering is counter service and the kitchen is fast. Staff run your orders to your table so your only task is to doctor your fresh coffee or nurse your selection from the bar. We end up returning here over and over as the fare is fresh and generous. Breakfast bowls and plates are Southern or Southwest inspired. Biscuits are large and bacon thick-sliced and properly crisp. There are lunch sandwiches from noon-on and this location also does dinner service until 9pm. Buttermilk Maple Bacon waffles came covered in chunks of caramelized goodness and were stout enough to support good doses of syrup. Eggs are cooked to order and delicious. The only area of improvement are their grits which tend to be a bit dark, overdry and peppery. If you mix an over easy fried egg in with them, they are much better. Dress is casual (no Salt Life or Vinyard Vines required). This is a great alternative to expensive and crowded brunch places, but don't tell anyone l told you - we don't want them toooo busy ;) Your wallet will thank you later.

    Havana Bowl
    Stephanie G.

    Service was quick and friendly! Healthy options on the menu, in addition to classic favorites with a twist. Outdoor seating available. The inside has kind of a warehouse feel to it, so it echos a bit. Food was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend the chickpeas... lemony vinaigrette with feta and cilantro. Cuba o was toasty nicely and the pork is flavorful. The Havana Bowl is DEE-LICIOUS. The grits are creamy and the was banging, per my husband

    Meatloaf sandwich

    The food was delicious! We also appreciate the service and kind staff. We had been turned off by the other location(now closed) but I got my husband to agree to try this again and we were very pleased! My favorite is the meatloaf sandwich and my husband loved the cornbread and sweet potatoes.

    Stuffed French Toast
    Stacy P.

    Came here during a weekend trip in January. I had the stuffed french toast. It was very sweet. Kids had waffles, which were huge so if you have little ones they can split it. The decor is cool. We sat outside. Enjoyed the beautiful weather. You order upon entering and then you pick where you want to sit. They give you a table number. Service was nice.

    Cubano Sandwich with Mango Salad

    Good vibes. Happy workers. Great food. I got the Cubano sandwich with the mango salad, absolutely delicious especially after having college cafeteria food for a week.

    Valerie D.

    Waffles looked great but they were so saturated in syrup and yogurt it was a soggy mess I couldn't eat. I am sure the waffles themselves were tasty and had I known they put everything on , I would have asked for it in the side. I ended up not eating them. I ordered a side of bacon which was crispy but ice cold. I will not return for breakfast. The place is cute and decorated nice. You order at counter and they bring you your food. So services was decent, it was delivered quickly.

    A nifty find and fresh food at a reasonable price!

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    Great place, good basic food, well prepared and great taste, really good service and reasonable pricing. Highly recommended.

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    My husband and I split a huge Cuban sandwich that was fantastic! We chose garbonzo bean salad as our side and it was very good, too.

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    Best meat loaf sandwich anywhere! Great Sunday brunch! Laid back and comfortable atmosphere!

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    Casual family friendly dining, large selection of salads, sandwiches and meals. Quick service and polite employees.

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