Me, my brother, and my sister in law went here and it was delicious! I got the berry good cold…read morebrew, my brother got the lemon bar matcha (I think that's what it's called), and my SIL got the Taurus drink. My SIL also got a planner and I got a Mother's Day card because they sell a bunch of fun items inside. Lovely, helpful staff, as well!

10 out of 10. Amazing coffee and service. While visiting Wilmington, I googled this gem and…read moredecided to indulge. It's a cute quaint coffee shop with great trinkets, stationary, mugs, cards and of course - Coffee. I had the Golden Gal (see photo). It was delightful. The baristas were super helpful and friendly. I seriously wanted to return for another one or one of the other drinks. But it was my last day in Wilmington . But I will certainly be back.

Grinders is a local coffee shop that has a slightly alternative, counter culture, artsy feel. The…read moremusic varies and today included George Michael and David Bowie. The customer service is excellent and the baristas have gotten to know me and provide recommendations for new things to try based on what I have had in the past. The shakes, iced coffee, and lotus energy drinks are great. The shop provides seating outside and inside. There is one bathroom that is kept clean. Overall, the shop is very clean. Iced coffee and regular refills are $0.50. The baristas have made an effort for me to know their names, as well and many have helped create a great environment through great conversations. The only note, which many customers would likely agree, is that the aesthetically pleasing menu can be a bit overwhelming at first glance due to the many options. But, once you take it in, you can find what you are looking for to order. If you can't, the baristas will be happy to help make something that is amazing for you. There is also a roll the dice game that helps create a beverage for you, as well. All in all, Grinders is a great place to get caffeinated, socialize with others, and get work done.

This local coffee shop in Wilmington has an amazing selection of drinks to choose from. Not just…read morecoffee either, they also offer milkshakes and smoothies as well with many unique options and takes on classic choices. The barista was super nice and was willing to customize my drink for me which was very generous. The space inside was beautiful and offered a generous amount of seating as well as free Wi-Fi. The decorations were also very novel and the cafe has an opening door that connects to the next door shop during business hours!

Sometimes all you need is a sunny day in a coastal town with your favorite coffee in hand. Hidden…read moreGrounds is one of those places that feels like a little Wilmington treasure. Don't let the line fool you--they move quickly, and while you wait, you can soak in the charm of their beautiful backyard oasis. My go-to order is the Salty Dino, a perfect blend of salted caramel and vanilla that never disappoints. If you're looking for something a little more fun, the Dino Campfire comes topped with a toasted marshmallow and feels like a cozy treat in a cup. And whatever you do, don't leave without a pastry. Their homemade Pop-Tarts are absolutely elite and worth every bite. Between the incredible coffee, delicious baked goods, and fun merchandise to take home, Hidden Grounds is the kind of spot that keeps you coming back every time you're in Wilmington.

4.75 Super fun…read morevibes, great decor and ambiance, great service. There most likely will be a line, it moves quickly so don't let that scare you off. Order, go out back, and wait for your name to be called. Lots of Dino's and seats available, including swinging chairs. Lots of fun merch options from tees to hats and stickers. Marlboro man- half sweet and iced- very good. Brown Sugar- Shaken espressso with brown sugar and cinnamon- made mine with oatmilk. It overly sweet and can still taste the coffee. 2 Minty Matchas (mint chocolate chip ice cream taste) 1 strawberry- strawberry shortcake taste They offered some food options- mostly pastries and a few cookies. No down size, wish there were other options for eating, but main focus here is the coffee and they do it well.

Great espresso. Drinks run on the sweeter side. Fast service. Great indoor and outdoor seating,…read moreclassic coffee shop aesthetic.

visiting town and randomly walked in. decent matcha and coffee. liked that the matcha wasn't super…read moresweet.

We were taking a walk near the beach and craving something refreshing so we decided to stop by The…read moreWorkshop. The interior is cute and cozy. There's outdoor seating available, which is a great option for beach weather. My smoothie and sandwich came out quickly and everything tasted great. The Workshop was the perfect little pitstop. Great drinks and food, fast service, and a charming atmosphere.

Great little breakfast spot! Healthy options are always so hard to find - I really enjoyed their…read morenut butter and avocado toasts and their smoothies are all natural, don't taste over sugary and have protein in them! Great quick spot to grab a bite to eat when you're in Wrightsville Beach. We went twice we enjoyed it so much! Recommend to anyone who's looking for something quick, nutritious and right by the beach.

They don't make all of their pastries and sweets in house but they made the red bean bun and ube…read morescone in house. They offered to warm them up, which was only just warmed slightly. Red bean bun was okay but the sweet red bean paste filling was good, how it should taste. Ube scone was forgettable, too dense. Besides a variety of sweet pastries, they had packaged meat burritos (including from Trader Joe's), English muffin sandwiches, and egg and cheese bagels to-go. Also got a Vietnamese iced coffee and added boba to it. Not the best Vietnamese iced coffee, but was still a good substitute. Boba was not good, some were too hard. They have complementary water. Besides the food and coffee, it was a nice quiet atmosphere to relax .

One of the only Wilmington coffee shops open past 5! I was excited to pop in and try a chai- which…read moreis made in house, which I always appreciate clean ingredients. The pastries are made here too! Wedding cookie I had was delicious. Very clean bathroom and nice ambiance to pop open your laptop or read a book. Kind and quick service too.. what more could you ask for? 100% will be back.

This genuinely might have been the best coffee I've had! I got the red velvet latte, and while it…read morewasn't necessarily red, it tasted like a rich and delicious mocha. The chocolate shavings on top really put it over the edge for me and made it extra tasty. The girl behind the counter was so sweet and helpful as well, and had our drinks out pretty quickly. The inside is very cute and has a decent amount of seating. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time!

When I'm on vacation, I always love trying new coffee shops, and I was excited when I came across…read morethis one. Maven takes a different approach to coffee, skipping the standard heavy syrup you find in most places and instead focusing on carefully crafted pieces of art. I would describe their style as a hybrid between the craftsmanship of fine dining, the flavor blending of craft cocktails, all wrapped up in an artistic display. The people working here are skilled and very friendly and happy to explain their menu My wife had the campfire latte, which was a gentle s'mores flavor with freshly crumbled graham cracker topping in a marshmallow they toasted right in front of you as a top. Most importantly, it was very coffee forward on flavor with very minimal but appropriate use of sweetening flavors. I had the chocolate cherry truffle latte, which was again very coffee forward with very subtle and perfectly balanced flavors. Most interestingly, the drinks were a very fair price, because with this level of artistry in presentation you'd expect it to be expensive. This was a great little stop on vacation, and if I was local I would come more often. They are definitely stepping out of the mold of the traditional mainstream coffee shop, And doing a great job.

Overall delicious bite by Carolina beach! I'm a bit of a foodie, and so finding a solid coffee shop…read morefor me is hard to come by, and this one did it for me! Great coffee, great vibe, and spectacular food menu! Anyone in the Wilmington area needs to give any of the drift coffee shops a chance and try it!

At first I was skeptical about a coffee bar where you are seated and have a server. I quickly…read morerealized that the ambience, great quality food/drink, and prompt service from Drift make for a great experience and one I recommend. Unique drink specials that certainly taste as good as they look seem to be their specialty! My breakfast was delicious and I very much appreciated the potato serving size. I will be back!

We stopped into Drift Cafe while dodging a quick beach shower, and it ended up being such a great…read morelittle coffee stop. I had a cortado -- which they call a "Magic" -- and it was delightful. My daughter ordered the Salted Coconut Oat Coldie and said it was fabulous! My other daughter had the Vanilla Bean Cold Brew and said the foam on top tasted like ice cream. She absolutely loved it. While we were there, lots of people were coming in for full meals, and the atmosphere was really cute and welcoming. It definitely seems like it would be a great spot to sit down for breakfast or lunch as well. Perfect beachy coffee shop vibe!

It can be busy--we've seen lines out the door, but we timed our arrival well and sat our family of…read more9 quickly. We tried fancy coffees, kids meals, breakfast burritos, dairy free meals and cookies -- and loved all of it. Our servers were great and they have cool merch (we bought a t-shirt and hat). High recommend.

Such a cool place. We were kindly greeted by the front counter staff. They offered their…read morerecommendations and helped us in a quick manner. They do not take cash so make sure to bring your debit card with you. Also check out their story on their website as well. We just ordered something simple from their coffee menu but I do believe they had specialty drinks for the season. The inside was very nice and they had a ton of products you could purchase from stickers to t-shirts.

Stopped here for a Silent Book Club meetup. You walk in the door , into a friendly low key…read moreatmosphere. They have a nice list of beverages to choose from. A few food items too. I decided to try the pumpkin spice latte. The staff here are friendly , no cash accepted , so bring your plastic. My beverage was ready super quick. Found a seat and took the cover off my cap. It looked very inviting, it was delicious. Creamy top with warm coffee, and no artificial taste. I would have liked the coffee to be hotter. I will be back again.