Celtic Creamery

Omgggg this place eats up bro. We come down to topsail multiple times a year and this is a…read moretradition for us:). It never misses here and don't get me started on the ice cream ps(it's a chefs kiss). They're always quick to get you seated and they come go check a lot. They have a lot of cool decorations like we are in the 1970s or 80 idk bro I'm a Gen Z.

Love the old timey vibe. Staff was great. I doubt I could have ordered anything better than the…read moreburger. Came out so quick. Loved it.

Inside seating

Coffee & cappuccino

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Double cheeseburger with fries and matchup

Sea Blue Coffee And Ice Cream

4.5(52 reviews)

0.3 mi

I stopped by here with my mom earlier this afternoon after we hiked over from our lunch at a…read morelocation a few blocks away. I had looked up the business and reviews before we came and was lured in by the flavor list and great feedback. I'd give this place 5 stars if they actually let customers sample the ice cream before you purchase the scoops/cups/cones. This is the first place I've encountered that doesn't allow you to try samples, and it might be that they used to allow it but because people abused the system they quit doing it. Either way, it's a frustrating result. My ice cream was great and the employee was nice, but if samples were allowed and if there was any indoor seating so you could enjoy the AC I'd have given 5 stars without a second thought.

My friend was looking on social media and came upon locals talking about a hidden gem. They weren't…read morekidding! The icecreal is amazing! We got caught in the rain so when we walked in we were cold. I got an Americana which they make with 2 Espresso shots. It was strong and fabulous. Then I got 2 scoops of icecream because I couldn't decide... Fat Elvis and Exhausted Parent. This icecream is so freaking creamy and you can taste all the ingredients if says is in the flavor. Best icecream I've had in a while. They also.have a little shop with a few Turkish lamps and lots of things with the evil eye on it. I learned today it translates to evil wye, but it wards off evil. Learned something new! The folks in there were great. Friendly and super helpful. Definitely willbe back!

Milkshake made with Award Winning Ice Cream

Orange Crush Ice Cream Float

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Ice Cream Nachos

The Daily Grind

4.4(300 reviews)

0.1 mi

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.

Bacon egg and cheddar cheese everything bagel

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White chocolate iced coffee & vanilla!

Sweet Island

3.9(31 reviews)

0.1 mi

i loved this ice cream so so much i recommend the caramel brownie cheesecake its the best ice cream…read moreive ever had! service is very good!

Ice cream is highly processed with whatever they use for flavoring its sugar content is pretty high…read more I'm not sure it's real milk cream more like a sort of ice dessert style There's lots of random small trinket store items going on but I would go somewhere else if you are looking for real ice cream

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Beach Bunny Ice Cream and Coffee

3.5(87 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great ice cream and candy shop. Offers Hershey brand ice cream. Friendly service, casual…read moreatmosphere. Kid friendly.

The ice cream and overall vibe is amazing! There is plenty of seating, and the view in the back is…read morebeautiful. You can overlook the bridge and watch the sunset at night. They have a DJ every Friday playing family friendly dance party vibes. Dj SotiPop. There were a lot of families with kids dancing, they have games such as pool, fooseball, kids axe throwing. The service was super fast. They also have inside seating. They serve hersheys ice cream and additional trinkets for the island.

Enjoying our delicious ice cream!

Cotton candy

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Hot Diggity Dogz

3.9(117 reviews)

0.2 mi

First 5/5 on the Island. The staff starts it off with kindness and they are very accommodating…read more They are fast and have varied options including a vegetarian option. You can pick your poison and eat a hot dog, grab some fries--get a pretzel and some soda too. Dine on the covered patio and enjoy time alone or with family.

Finally discovered this place after vacationing here yearly for a decade. I grew up in eastern…read moreCarolina and don't often get to enjoy burgers with chili and coleslaw in Ohio unless I luck into a joint that has them as add on sides. On more then a few occasions I've driven us out of the way to topsail to swing through Elizabethton to stop at Melvin's, but now I know better. I can save an hour of my life and get a better burger on the island. It's not just dbout the toppings, the burgers are juicy and a great size. The hotdogs are so good. No lie in a 7 day stay we ordered out 5 times from this place. Wish I was a local do I could be a regular here.

Menu at window

Chocolate milkshake and cherry shaved ice

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Love all the signs!

Surf City Ocean Pier

4.4(20 reviews)

0.0 mi

Surf City holds a special place in my heart thanks to childhood nostalgia, the site of many a…read morefamily vacation filled with wonderful memories. The original pier and Barnacle Bills were lost to a hurricane, and it's much more developed than it was when I was a kid, but the soul remains.

The pier at Surf City offers way more than just amazing ocean and shore views. The 937 feet pier…read morehosts hunderds of avid fisherman each day. For only $1, I was able to walk the pier and watch several fish being pulled from the ocean. The complex consists of a bait/fishing shop, gift shop and small grill serving breakfast sandwiches and hot dogs and the pier. The staff in the shop are friendly and prices to rent a fishing pole are reasonable, but you need to bring your own gear. It costs only $12 to rent a pole and fish for 24 hours and the pier is open 24/7. I walked out on the pier and was mesmerized watching the people with their poles. I saw a ray and blue pulled in and released. The people were friendly in a Southern charm way. The views from the pier are lovely. I would like to return for sunset photos. The pier has fish cleaning stations and benches to sit. A lot of birds hang out hoping for some fish. Worth a visit if you love the ocean and fishing.

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Sweet Alicious

4.0(27 reviews)

0.7 mi

I brought out of town guests to Sweet Alicious for some ice cream after a day at the beach. I don't…read moreeat ice cream, so I'm going on their review. There was only one girl working in the entire place! Where is good help?! She was calm, took care of everyone nicely, and never got flustered. Both got soft serve but one stated theirs was gritty and the other said theirs was bad and runny. The shop was cute and had VERY good prices on everything and it's a shame I couldn't give a better review. The young girl behind the counter deserves 10 stars, but the experience is a zero. Sorry.

They had enough of banana pudding left just for me to sample. I was looking forward to having this…read moreas my ice cream. The sample was delicious. I got peanut butter instead. Service was good. Larger outdoor area than inside to eat.

Packed

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Iced Lattes

Sugar Kingdom

3.0(26 reviews)

0.0 mi

I have been coming to this candy store for years and have always been a loyal customer, but my…read moreexperience today was incredibly disappointing. I spent over $25 in the store, yet I was treated as if I was doing something wrong the entire time. I picked up a piece of candy using the provided tongs because the sign specifically said not to use your hands. Despite following the rules, two employees began yelling at me as if I had done something wrong. The situation got even worse when I was looking at one of the squishies. One of them was already out of its packaging before I ever touched it. An employee immediately started yelling at me and accusing me of taking it out, even after I repeatedly explained that it was already like that when I found it. Instead of listening, they continued raising their voices and treating me like I was lying. To make matters worse, the employees were also speaking about me in a different language while I was standing there. Although I could not understand everything they were saying, it was clear from their tone, gestures, and the timing of their comments that they were talking about me. This made the situation feel even more disrespectful and uncomfortable. As a customer who has supported this store for years, I found this treatment disrespectful, embarrassing, and completely unacceptable. Being publicly yelled at over things I did not do was frustrating and upsetting. Customer service should involve listening to customers before making accusations. Unfortunately, after this experience, I will seriously reconsider whether I want to return. I am incredibly angry

The fudge was actually so gross I wish I read the reviews. Yogurt peanuts were mislabeled- it was…read moreraisins! Awful. Candy was good though.

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Scoops Microcreamery

4.8(46 reviews)

6.4 mi

Pleasant staff. Decent variety of flavors, enjoyed the sea salt caramel . Well priced! especially…read moreconsidered the touristy location.

This small business has potential. It is under roller rink. Marketing as "microcreamery" bringing…read moreto mind the many custom microbreweries. What is missing? The benefits of a brewmaster. Menu is somewhat fixed enabling perfection of creamery craft. So why is product lack luster?

Ordering area

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Jeffrie W.

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5 months ago

We visited for the first time! Everything tasted so good! Everyone was so friendly! Very clean! Would recommend to everyone! Will be back again! Thanks for your hospitality! read more

Tammy E.

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3 years ago

The brownie sundae was so good! So glad we found this spot! Friendly service, lots of options! This is a must if you are in Topsail!

Larry T.

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3 years ago

Best ice cream around! Fresh, homemade, great service...we'll be back often! Highly recommend

Celtic Creamery - icecream - Updated September 2026

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Our kid wanted an ice cream before they were technically open and they said they would serve us…read moreanyway. That means so much when your kid has asked to stop there everytime you pass! Ice cream was amazing too!

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