I know I'm an outlier because clearly this place is loved. The pastries were brought to me, so I'm only judging from the food not the place. We had three different pastries, and they were fine. I liked that they weren't over sweet and coy, but they didn't hit the spot for me. The Banana Ball was the best of the three. read more

Brooklyn Cafe - Banana Ball - the best of the 3! - Desserts Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I loved this little nook. It's a small but neat and thoughtful place, light and sprinkled with fresh flowers. That's the backdrop for the Cafe's excellent bakery offerings and unique drinks. Go and try the Cafe for yourself. We bought a sampling of baked pastries, fried doughnuts, and quiche cups. I also sampled their cold brew concoction - a cold brew with club soda and a flavoring of your choice. I chose no flavoring, and was treated to an authentic cold brew - not just hot brew iced - with all the complex floral notes and complexity I'd expect. The effervescence was very subtle, and so added a balanced nuance rather than a carbonated explosion. Just delightful! Our purchases were served with a smile and a quick chat about the offerings and origin of Brooklyn Cafe, another benefit of patronizing local businesses. We not only ate well, but enjoyed a time and place in this art infused neighborhood. I'll have to come back to sample their beignets, and that alone will motivate me to return soon! read more

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Beignets yummmm. Everything is made in house except for the bagels. I had the absolute pleasure of having our order of beignets being made to order right in front of me. I've always wanted to experience the deliciousness of a beignet. I'm so happy our first tasting was here at the Brooklyn Cafe. Christian, thank you for being the absolute sweetest. Your hospitality and kind soul speaks volumes. read more

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This place is such an amazing coffee shop, located in the Brooklyn Arts District and a short walk from my house, which is dangerous! Haha Can't say enough good things about this place though! Amazing coffee, and they even make twice cubes out of coffee for further goodness in my cold brews! They also have amazing homemade donuts and other pastries. Awesome vibe & super friendly staff always. I just can't say enough great things about this place! read more

I was unaware that there was an area in Wilmington called "Brooklyn", despite numerous visits to the city. But there are apparently some interesting businesses around the Brooklyn Arts Center. To include this charming cafe, which offers beverages and baked goods. The donuts are the selling point, and while some are vegan, the regular ones are delicious and very filling on the evidence of the chocolate one I tried. However, the star was a special matcha-based beverage with ube foam, which was an expensive beverage when ordered with oat milk but which delivered a sustained complex flavor hit. Distinctive, local options, and vegan-friendly. What more could I ask for? read more

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Location: off the beaten path, this is a small coffee shop (small business supporter here!) Street parking but the road is not crazy busy so you should find something close by. There is inside seating and outside seating on the side. Staff: The owners are so friendly. A husband and wife team. The team behind the counter is super nice and accommodating. Very lovely stories. Food: fresh baked goods and little egg frittatas (I LOVED THIS). I tasted the biscotti and it was great! It is the husband recipe. There are an assortment of coffees and their main expertise are fried dough with flavors/dips. It smelled delicious inside. The coffee was very good! I have had a couple of the signature drinks in ice but the Irishman is my favorite. Learned that Brooklyn cafe doesn't stand for Brooklyn ny like I thought but instead it's the actual area name of Wilmington. Btw- their swag is cool! I lived the bags and tshirts. read more

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This was wonder, the whole experience was great. The coffee was delicious the potato based donuts were a great change from the super fried flour based ones I'm used to. The cute and vintage aesthetic on the inside with the chairs and tables was a great place to be when my Fiancé and I visited. The small record shop in the back was another wonderful addition. The people working were incredible kind, the food and coffee came out quick and warm. Overall a lovely experience read more

Came around 7:45 AM on a Friday morning and parked for free right in front on the street. I was the only one there but more people soon came after. The female staff member was nice taking my order. Ordered a 12 ounce Cafe Au Leit with 2% milk ($5; they also have whole milk, oat, soy, almond milk), beignet ($7.75, 6 pieces), vanilla and chocolate doughnut (only cake style, $3.25 each), cheese and jalapeño kolache ($7.50), and a breakfast muffin quiche ($7.25). The best part I enjoyed was the quiche-it had tons of 2 different kinds of cheese and some small pieces of leafy greens. Coffee is from Java Estate, local and good. Beignets were made fresh to order so they were warm, doughy, crispy, and coated heavily with powdered sugar. Kolache was good, I loved the spicy jalapeños. Yeast bread was soft. Served warm. Donuts are from Ollie's and made with mashed potatoes. Only tried the chocolate donut and gave the vanilla doughnut to a friend. I'm generally not a huge of fan of cake donuts, but it was good. It tasted fresh, was soft and pillowy. Enjoyed sitting indoors in the comfortable chairs. Music playing was a little random from Upbeat dance to old school country Willie Nelson. read more

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This place is awesome. They make beignets to order. I asked what they had in stock that was vegan and she said just the beignets, so I got them. She rolled them out and fried them right then and there. They were super delicious!!! I wanted to eat all of them but I would have gotten sick. She said they had to be eaten right away, so I regrettably had to share them. Will absolutely go back next time I'm in town. read more

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Very cute place! Good oat latte with lavender. Beignets were great too! Excellent service. read more

Brooklyn Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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What a gem! Super dog friendly as advertised. Owner and staff offers gourmet donut hole for dogs :) The London Fog is a uniquely tasty drink that truly impresses us. You can customize with Oat Milk too. Vegan Beignets available in additional to the regular. Plenty of outdoor seatings too. Highly recommend anyone who wants gourmet coffee and donuts... and their famous beignets! read more

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We stopped here twice in one day because it was that good. The banana ball was so good and my daughter LOVED their beignets. Their frappe was the best she has ever had. The dirty hippie was my favorite drink. We had to grab one of their donuts as literally just staring at them is mouth watering. The staff is so friendly and welcoming we love the vibe of the entire place. This place is a must if you are in Wilmington and it's vegan friendly. Hands down best customer service and coffee read more

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If you are looking for a cute coffee shop with delicious food, you should come here. We ordered a fluffy jalapeño and cheese danish, yummy beignets, and a London fog. All of the food was top notch and the London fog was delicious too. The people who work here are incredibly kind and the food and drinks were brought out in a short amount of time. Would recommend this place to anyone in the Wilmington area. read more

Beignets were AMAZING! Better than many places in NOLA, she made them when I ordered! The outside is so cute, mural on the wall and very pet friendly! Cute spot for the hide that like good coffee and a vibe with read more

Brooklyn Cafe - Beignets - Desserts Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Excellent offering for a small café. They take great pride in there products. Super friendly. It read more

Brooklyn Cafe - A Willie Nelson wall! - Desserts Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

It seems like everything is made fresh! The kolaches were still on the pan. Although, if anyone is looking for Texas kolaches these aren't it. These might be more traditional, made flat with cheese. Picture attached. Very yummy though! They have a variety and many things to choose from! read more

Brooklyn Cafe - Kolache - Desserts Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

These donuts are truly the best I've ever had. The vegan donuts and donut holes are made fresh to order, taking only about 3-5 minutes. They simply melt in your mouth. We tried the lemon and vanilla donuts, and they were delicious! Their local coffee is also incredible, and they offer oat milk as an option. The customer service is outstanding, with the staff being both friendly and knowledgeable. I can't wait to try their beignets next! read more

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Awesome place for coffee and donuts! Thank you for being open at 7:30am! Please purchase the beignets! You won't be sorry! read more

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Loved the coffee, everything was fresh and the people are so kind! You should definitely check it out if you're in the area.

Friendly service and the best beignets in town! Love this lil sit down cafe and lots of coffee options and the divine Indian chai latte is great iced! read more

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We took our daughter, grandson and son in law for their first beignet experience. It did not disappoint. Food was fantastic!! Great little bakery and staff was kind and helpful. Our daughter lives locally and said she will def be back! read more

Brooklyn Cafe - Beignets with caramel - Desserts Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Incredible service! Wonderful atmosphere! We sat on the porch and it was so peaceful to enjoy our coffee! Every single item we ordered was heavenly! You are extra lucky if you come on a day Christian is working he was such a kind soul! read more

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The beignets were absolutely delicious and so was the cinnamon donut. The sprinkle donut was pretty dry and not as good in my opinion that could be a matter of personal preference. Would love to try more of their coffee flavors read more

Okay wow! Best vegan donuts in Wilmington! Served fresh and hot, made to order by friendly staff in a cute location with off-street parking! Dog-friendly and kid-friendly with a clean bathroom --for washing hands and wiping faces after getting happily covered in powdered sugar. Speaking of powdered sugar, the beignets are delicious, and served piping hot. We like to get raspberry sauce for dipping as well. Good amount of seating inside for those super hot days but the patio outside is comfortable and features a nice mural on the side of the building. Definitely a favorite weekend- afternoon spot for my family. read more

This place is great! I learned about it from the Attractions Book since they had a VIP coupon. The staff was super friendly. I got one of their breakfast muffins, a dark roast coffee, and one of their home made donuts. Boy was that donut one of the best things I've put in my mouth in a long time! Turns out the donuts are their grandmothers recipe. It was nice and moist and the flavoring, that they tried for the first time today, was pumpkin. It's a cute place with some outdoor seating on the side. I'll have to come back for the champagne slushies I saw on the menu. They also have a cooler with some brews if that's your thing. I great place to stop by! They are dog friendly and sent me out with a few treats for the pup. read more

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ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I live 2.5hrs from the store and I will be making the drive back up here to get them again. The beignets are so pillow-y lol. The honey that comes along with it if you ask is perfection! I also had an iced london fog with oat milk. I wish I took a before picture but this tells the story. Must try!!! read more

Brooklyn Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We were blown away! Our kids have allergies and finding vegan options (son is allergic to dairy and eggs) and a place that doesn't have peanuts (daughter with a peanut allergy) is almost impossible. The donuts were so delicious - they come out warm and it took a lot of willpower not to eat them all. The coffee was also delicious. The staff was the best part - the owner was so kind and willing to answer all my questions and was patient with our long order. They were so friendly. We will absolutely be back before we head home tomorrow and my daughter wants us to make the drive for her birthday later this summer. read more

The Brooklyn Cafe is a go-to spot for a few reasons. They offer decent quality drip coffee and although I haven't tried other coffee drinks, I suspect they'd be just as good. They are known for New Orleans style beignets and donuts made from potatoes, both of which I've had. I've tried a few different donut flavors including lemon, originally glazed, and cinnamon sugar and all have been delicious, resembling a cakey texture and density. Brooklyn Cafe also sells a number of other pastries and food items including homemade biscottis, cheese jalapeno kolache, banana bread and more. The owner loves Willie Nielsen and there's paraphernalia all over the walls. The inside has a homey, country theme and there's a few picnic tables outside for additional seating. I love the other non-food items available for sell including various CBD products, funny magnets and 'Pot Head' stickers, caps, and t-shirts. Its a tad pricey compared to other places in the area but its local. Definitely worth a try! read more

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Tasty beignets, customer service was great! First time being here so the insight and help from the staff was great

Wonderful, cozy atmosphere...the owner/manager and her associate are just precious...so kind and welcoming. The calming, but yet, still upbeat, music they played was just the perfect addition to the the 'homey' feel of the environment. I really loved the way it was decorated and the colors...it is also VERY clean...they were both cleaning as I had my quiche! I REALLY wanted a doughnut (freshly made daily), but decided to get a quiche instead. I am so very glad I did- it was one of the BEST quiches I have EVER eaten!! I seriously just wanted more as I ate-I barely could eat without murmuring mmmmmm- It was THAT good!! Well, as I am typing, the owner/manager just mentioned they have a video exchange (like a book exchange) in which you can borrow a movie and then bring it back when you're finished watching..I thought that was so cool and a neat idea. Another thing that makes this unique is that they have adorable pictures of all the furry friends who come to visit each day. I came on a weekday midmorning visit, but can tell it is probably PACKED full on the weekends!! A very cozy and welcoming neighborhood spot. I look forward to coming back to visit for some more quiche and perhaps a doughnut next time!! Thanks and see you soon!! read more

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It's a very nice cafe with super friendly staff. Texas and Willie Nelson vibe and house made pastries give this coffee shop in the Brooklyn district of Wilmington a down home vibe. Love the old building. read more

Frsh glazed doughnut. Was great, not processed and very fresh. Latte was good. Cute little place. Friendly service. Yes, I recommend.

Donuts are homemade and incredible. Drinks are delicious. Coffee and espresso is actually good. Cute setting.

This is a must on any trip to Wilmington. On this trip we went twice, and we got a chance to meet and chat with the owner. I'm not a big fan of donuts in general, but I think I could eat a dozen of their plain old fashioned donuts. They're so good, and today I had it heated up - delicious! We also tried the jalapeño kolache, which was surprisingly so good, and not heavy at all. We will continue to come back to Brooklyn cafe for coffees, beignets, donuts, kolaches and more. Couldn't recommend it more! read more

Brooklyn Cafe - Iced vanilla latte with oat milk - they even do coffee ice cubes! - Desserts Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Donuts and beignets were DELICIOUS! We had a great experience there and will definitely be back!

We found this gem while in town for the weekend and absolutely love it! Super friendly staff make you feel like you're dropping in to your best friend's cafe. We enjoyed a donut, quiche, and banana ball and would order them all again. Stop in and don't miss it, highly recommended! read more

Brooklyn Cafe - Iced coffee w/ mocha, EMZ smoothie, sprinkled donut, banana ball, quiche, and a treat for the pup - Desserts Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great service! Very tasty donuts!! 10/10 would recommend! Lots of seating and friendly staff

The vanilla glazed donut was the most satisfying kind of tasty. They're made with potatoes and are soo good. Iced dirty chai was good. Laid back vibes and super friendly service seal the deal! There are some games too :) read more

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Great service and nice people! Very relaxed vibe. Coffee was good. Thank you for the service! read more

Great food and service. I really liked the flavor of the muffins. My favorite was the banana nut muffin. It wasn't dry and it was a great price for the size. read more