Celtic Creamery

(11 reviews)

0.6 mi

The staff here was friendly and helpful. My group of 5 ordered the box of a…read moredozen donuts. I'm not generally a big fan of fancy donuts so I got the basic cinnamon donut and man ohhhh man it was yummy! It was warm and fresh tasting with just enough sweetness. The donuts were substantial size not like some other specialty donut shops where they are teeny. My group loves the rest of the variety of donuts. Will be back when the craving hits!

Let me start by saying that although this is a donut shop, do NOT disregard the ice cream. Because…read moreto me, the ice cream is the star. Not only do they not price the ice cream by scoop (so you get LOTS of ice cream), but they make their waffle cones fresh! You do get to try any flavors you're interested in. They even have some flavors that are vegan (made with oat milk)! We also got a tootie fruity donut that was good, and tasted like cake. But I still believe that the ice cream should be given their due! 8/10 - if you love sweets, you will love this place!

They have Italian ice too!

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Boombalatti's Handcrafted Ice Cream

4.8

(8 reviews)

0.5 mi

"Outstanding ice cream and wide variety on Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach"…read more We came here on a Thursday afternoon, and WOW, we were impressed. I'm lactose intolerant, and first thing I saw was a selection of about 8 vegan options, only one of which was a sorbet, as well as an ad for vegan whipped cream. The restaurant was bright and airy and had both indoor seating as well as some seating just outside. The staff were super friendly, and they let me try a large number of options before picking. I ended up going with coconut lime vegan ice cream, very much like key lime pie. My girlfriend got the birthday cake flavored vegan ice cream. Mine was also delicious-- it had nice pieces of coconut in it, adding extra texture, and MAN was it tasty. My girlfriend's was also super yummy- tasted to me a lot like regular birthday cake ice cream. I confess I Google'd right away to see if this store had a branch near where I live so I could frequent it, but alas, the chain is only here in the Wilmington area. So far. Definitely worth a try-- highly recommend!

Delicious ice cream and I love the rotating flavors, if you want something get it while you can…read more Definitely get the waffle bowl!

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Island Ice Factory

Conveniently located on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, this small ice cream shop offers homemade ice…read morecream and Italian ice! Order: mango Italian ice, and strawberry Italian ice. Flavors were refreshing. Not overly sweet.

I ordered the mango Italian ice and it was great. Fresh mango flavor and very refreshing. I also…read moretried the mint chip which was very good. Staff was very friendly and nice. Shop had good vibes.

Oreo cheesecake

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Krazy Kones

My mother bragged about this place the whole trip, but she was Wright the ice cream is juicy,…read morecreamy, fresh and sooo good!!! I do recommend they should give a variation with the cones but hey no complaints I still loved it!!!

First - THANKS for being open until 10pm on a Thursday! Great simple cone options for a decent…read moreprice (a small is about $3 and was plenty without being overkill or too little ---- dare I say 'just right'?!). They have cup options with toppings, everything looked fresh & clean. I love the idea of adding just a touch of flavor to a plain vanilla-twist (soft serve) cone, great little treat! This is not a 'gourmet' ice cream shop, just a quaint little soft-serve place on the boardwalk. And I appreciate not having to pay $8 for a little soft serve cone that had a great twist of flavor....was it 'epic'? no....but 'just right' ? Yesssssir. ;o)

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Fun Time Ice Cream

(49 reviews)

0.9 mi

This place was a good little late night snack place! Was in walking distance to our air bnb and we…read moreenjoyed it!

The options are somewhat limited but the soft serve is wonderful! Watch out if you have kids…read morebecause soft serve melts fast, bring some wipes too as extra napkins were hard to come by here. We went back multiple times on our stay though, our kids loved the flavored ice and we enjoyed the soft serve! It's a small outdoor spot with limited seating so be ready to enjoy your treat while standing.

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YoBrez Frozen Dessert Bar

5.0

(1 review)

0.2 mi

They have milkshakes, ice cream, banana splits, floats, waffle cones, and usually taco ice cream…read morebut no tacos were available during my visit. The teenager staff were friendly and cute. All of the ice cream is made in house. Ordered the Unicorn ($14) freakshake, which is birthday cake ice cream with airhead candy and cotton candy and sweet little crunchy bits on the rim. The unicorn freak shake was delicious! It comes in a plastic jar which you get to keep. This will be my go to spot for sweet cravings!

From the owner: Your #1 Local Dessert Destination Spot! Stop and Enjoy Dessert with #TheBrez!!read more

Unicorn freakshake

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Squigleys Ice Cream & Treats

If in or around the Carolina Beach area GO THERE...!!!…read moreFamily owned for 4 decades n unique as they come. You can create your own ice cream combination or order from the Squigley Girl's Favorite list. I had the Emily: Raspberry, Lemon, n Cheesecake. OMG!! Head's up, they are a cash only transaction business....an ATM machine is on sitr!

Wonderful ice cream. I love the thin mint flavor. It's a really cool concept mixing toppings. It's…read morecash only though. And it gets busy. But the ice cream is 100% worth it.

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Britt's Donuts

Super cute little joint in main attraction area of the beach. Simple and efficient. Don't trust the…read morehours you see online. We tried to go and then they had a written sign up about hours. We also tried going in the evening and the line was very long so we skipped. We happened to be there the next day and there was no line at all. Glad we stopped. They only take cash! They also only have glazed. No other flavors. There is a super small bar area inside to perch. We ordered 2 and they were absolutely delicious. They are super small so get lots. They aren't like a typical cake donut or a yeast donut. They are more like little round donut shaped fried dough. Super light and fluffy. Don't skip this!!

Excellent, freshly made donuts. So delicious! I'm not a huge donut person but these were soft with…read morejust the right amount of crunch on the outside. And the glaze was plentiful. This is a no-frills, open air store near the Boardwalk's rides and arcade. Staff was friendly and welcoming. I didn't have a long wait (only 1 person in front of me) but I hear there are sometimes lines here. Cash only! If I'm back in Carolina Beach again, this will be a priority stop.

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The Veggie Wagon

Perfect location for the surfers and beach goers between Kure and Carolina beaches. Fresh food and…read morewide array of diverse canned beverages in refrigerated cabinets. Yummy chicken salad. Plus homemade milkshakes! And yes, a fresh fruit and vegetable wagon outside! The staff paid special attention to my dog while we were sitting outside.

I did not say you didn't have air conditioning. I said lack of. I tried to be as specific as…read morepossible. Like I said before my dogs have been inside your store for many years so you recently decided to follow a law that that is almost never implemented. Your employee even said they were about to post a sign outside. I did not write this review to make a DIG as you stated. I tried to let you know other specific issues that myself, friends and family had problems with. But honestly all I hear is excuse after excuse! Not a big deal... there are Numerous stores and restaurants here in the island that welcome our dogs.

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Outside 04/12/2023

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Britt's Donuts

Super cute little joint in main attraction area of the beach. Simple and efficient. Don't trust the…read morehours you see online. We tried to go and then they had a written sign up about hours. We also tried going in the evening and the line was very long so we skipped. We happened to be there the next day and there was no line at all. Glad we stopped. They only take cash! They also only have glazed. No other flavors. There is a super small bar area inside to perch. We ordered 2 and they were absolutely delicious. They are super small so get lots. They aren't like a typical cake donut or a yeast donut. They are more like little round donut shaped fried dough. Super light and fluffy. Don't skip this!!

Excellent, freshly made donuts. So delicious! I'm not a huge donut person but these were soft with…read morejust the right amount of crunch on the outside. And the glaze was plentiful. This is a no-frills, open air store near the Boardwalk's rides and arcade. Staff was friendly and welcoming. I didn't have a long wait (only 1 person in front of me) but I hear there are sometimes lines here. Cash only! If I'm back in Carolina Beach again, this will be a priority stop.

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Island Bagels

Really enjoyed this place. The bagel was put together well, and everything tasted super fresh. I…read moregot the Asiago bagel, and it had just been restocked on the bagel wall, so it was nice and fresh. The chicken was juicy, not dry at all, and everything went really well together. They were also generous with the avocado, which was a nice surprise since a lot of places barely give you any. The only downside was the wait. We stood in line for about 15 minutes, and it took almost another 20 minutes for our food to come out. That said, everything was made fresh, so it was worth the wait. The price was fair for the amount of food you get, and I'd definitely come back whenever I'm craving a good bagel.

The salmon bagel was inedible: the fish was too salty and too fishy (might have gone bad) …read more Even after it was removed the taste and smell was too strong to salvage the rest of the bagel. The good parts: The gluten free bagels are decent. They are relatively fast and the place is clean.

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Breakfast Sandwich

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North End Java Stop

A terrific convenient store that has literally all the things, as well as a place to get made to…read moreorder breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have an ice machine, alcohol, sunscreens, meds, tobacco, candy, etc. Great to grab things you may not have and need without heading into the other end of town. This is a down home place and nothing fancy. It's great. We went to get coffees and breakfast. We ordered at the counter and paid. Then, you wait for your food to be cooked in the back and there's a small window where they call your name. They do have some seats to wait. We got a coffee that was self serve and an Americano that came from the back window with our food. Ordered a chicken sandwich on a brioche bun and an açaí bowl. The sandwich was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. The açaí bowl was terrific- loads of fruit! The base was also tasty. The service was fantastic. Makes you feel at home. Checked on us while waiting for food. People were in and out. This place is great!!!

Super duper sweet! Like really sweet! If I'd have asked for half sweet I'd have been way happier…read more Nonetheless, vibe was "immaculate" in the words of my husband lol. Definitely a local place. The breakfast bagel was oh my heavenly!!!! We got a bacon egg and cheese and forgot to take a pic... it was that good lol. This is right by a quieter beach entrance so a stroll after was perfect.

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Wake N Bake Donuts

So happy to finally have the time to stop in and try Wake n Bake Donuts as it has been on our…read morebucket list for a long time and it did not disappoint! The service was incredibly friendly and they have a fantastic variety of freshly made, beautiful-looking donuts. We decided on a dozen and grabbed a mix of glazed, chocolate frosted, strawberry frosted, chocolate cake donut, the cinnamon bun donut and an espresso donut. Every single one was amazing. We even picked up a drink koozie for a souvenir! When you get the 100% approval of three teenagers, you know you're doing something right. Thank you, Wake n Bake Donuts, we will definitely be back!

This is a cute little donut shop right over the bridge in the perfect area of the island. The…read moredonuts are very tasty, freshly baked every day, and have very unique toppings. The cake donuts are amazing and they have a different flavor every day; same with the fritters. The apple fritters are huge and so are the cinnamon rolls. They also offer vegan/gluten friendly donuts on certain days. The workers are so helpful and nice. I highly recommend the Carolina Sand Latte and the Butterfinger Bash Donut. They also have shirts and hats with very cool designs. Me and my family went here every day of our 4 day vacation to Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.

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Drift Cafe

4.0

(16 reviews)

0.5 mi

We ended up here following an afternoon stroll on the beach. It's located less than half a mile…read morefrom the beachfront. I was familiar with Drift because of its Raleigh location. We had brunch right before the kitchen closed at 3 PM. I ordered eggs, bacon, and toast. The toast wasn't ordinary but was on a thick, brioche-like bread. My son had eggs, bacon, and the most beautiful fluffy pancake. My daughter ordered a chia pudding with various fruits. The food presentation was spectacular. The food was pretty tasty, although the bacon was seriously crunchy AKA well done. My chai latte was tasty although next time I would request extra spice. Cute, beachy Bohemian style decor. Love the turquoise accents. Takeout coffee cups are the prettiest tone of turquoise.

Love the coffee here! I have tried the blueberry coffee and raspberry almond latte. It is always…read morepretty busy here, but for the coffee, I say it is worth the wait. I also got a salad here, and it wasn't the best for the high price point, but maybe I just need to try something else. The service can also be a little slow (I assume to how busy it can be with all the orders). Overall, I will be here for the coffee, especially the raspberry almond lattes.

Interior: service station and pay station.

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Squigleys Ice Cream & Treats

If in or around the Carolina Beach area GO THERE...!!!…read moreFamily owned for 4 decades n unique as they come. You can create your own ice cream combination or order from the Squigley Girl's Favorite list. I had the Emily: Raspberry, Lemon, n Cheesecake. OMG!! Head's up, they are a cash only transaction business....an ATM machine is on sitr!

Wonderful ice cream. I love the thin mint flavor. It's a really cool concept mixing toppings. It's…read morecash only though. And it gets busy. But the ice cream is 100% worth it.

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Shannon L.

112

3

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4 months ago

Terrible owners are dishonest, dismissive, controlling, unprofessional, greedy, manipulative, disrespectful, unreliable, arrogant, unethical, careless, exploitative, and incompetent. read more

Jeffrey H.

0

2

0

8 years ago

The ice cream is amazing! It is homemade and you can tell. It is so creamy and rich. I can't wait to go back!!!

Matt P.

24

89

1

5 years ago

Charming, friendly place. Great ice cream. Worth the stop in Carolina Beach...

Martin W.

0

4

0

4 years ago

Great ice cream,even in December.

Alex T.

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1

0

6 years ago

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My mother bragged about this place the whole trip, but she was Wright the ice cream is juicy,…read morecreamy, fresh and sooo good!!! I do recommend they should give a variation with the cones but hey no complaints I still loved it!!!

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