I found it very pricey, but my perspective on value for money paid should not affect anyone's…read moredecision to try this place out. Furthermore I decided that a 5-Star review is still owed, since "price" should be a matter of perspective and not something that should cost a good business a star. That being said, I got exactly what I ordered and it was delicious!! It was the perfect way to start my day at the beach. My bagel was perfectly toasted and I could taste all of the flavors I asked for. I stepped outside to sit under the sunshine while I waited for my order, and to my surprise they brought it outside for me. Overall a great experience and I would definitely do it again.

Bagels were delicious, service was fast, definitely a 'grab and go' place as there is no indoor…read moreseating and only seating outside is a few benches while waiting for your order. Parking is chaotic and it is busy so be mindful of that when coming! Very small shop and there will most likely be a line out the door depending when you go

New York Corner Deli was our breakfast place when we stayed at Topsail Beach in the summer of 2022,…read moreand at Surf City in the summers of 2025 and 2026. Conveniently located in the center of Topsail Island, it was a 15-minute drive from our 2022 Airbnb stay. With next two stays at Saltwater Suites in 2025, the drive was less than 5 minutes. In the three stays, we had breakfast here six times. It had everything we wanted. My son and I are sticklers for routine. In the first four visits, we ordered the same thing: 2 scrambled eggs with toast & home fries for me, and pancakes for him. Orders were placed at the counter. Then we went upstairs to the dining area and waited for the orders to be served. There were no issues with the order, food or service during these visits. In both 2022 visits, I had coffee; in both 2025 visits, I had Mountain Dew. Refills are free for both coffee and soda. My order tasted better than a similar one I had at Tick Tock Diner in New York City. It was great value for money. I always felt that I ate enough to last me through lunch. There was no reason to try anything different. Unlike Tick Tock Diner, NY Corner Deli did not have any TVs in the dining area. I appreciated this as we go to the beach to get away from the world. Furthermore, there weren't many people in the dining area whenever we were here (before 9am). Can't speak for the dining experience at any other time of the day. Things were slightly different when we visited in 2026. Pancakes were not available, so son had french toasts in both visits. In the first visit, I ordered my usual; in the second visit, I tried something different and ordered western omelet (with toast & home fries). Don't let the photo fool you. The western omelet was bigger than it looked. "Hearty" is an understatement. It was so filling that I skipped lunch and had a light dinner. Mountain Dew was no longer available as the establishment defected to Coca-Cola, so I had Coke Classic both times. If you like a decent breakfast and a quiet atmosphere, New York Corner Deli is the place to be. It will continue to be our breakfast place whenever we are in the Topsail / Surf City area.

Welcome to the NY Corner Deli, a bizarre, whiplash-inducing cafe located just a seashell's throw…read morefrom the ocean that is trying hard to mimic a gritty Manhattan bodega, despite the fact that you can literally smell coconut sunscreen from the front door. The walls are covered in black-and-white prints of the Brooklyn Bridge, sepia-toned yellow cabs, and metal street signs screaming Broadway and 5th Ave. The seating is divided into two thrillingly average, non-beachy options: Upstairs or Downstairs. Both levels feature the exact same standard-issue, wobbly metal diner chairs, with vinyl tables upstairs. The menu is an everything menu, nothing specific, no specialties, consider this a one stop shop for anytime of the day. It serves up a breakfast that is heavy, completely unpretentious, and designed to fill you to the brim. Like the rest of the menu, it doesn't aim for culinary innovation; it aims for maximum density and they are open when everyone else is closed. By the time you scrape the plate clean, you are utterly, heavily full and ready to take on the day. Cheers!

Wonderful. Simple, delicious, nothing too fancy, but still lots of options. Expect a bit of a wait,…read morebecause apparently everyone else nearby knows how good this place is, but even then it didn't take too long. Party of 6 they told us 30 minute wait and it was maybe only 15. Even absolutely slammed it only took about 15 - 20 minutes for food to come out and everything was hot and fresh. Chicken and waffles, pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, french toast made from griddled banana bread, everything was on point. If you're ever thinking of going to breakfast down the road at a restaurant that rhymes with "lunches" don't, come to Kate's and have an infinitely better experience.

I only got pancakes, so I can't speak to the other menu items. But the restaurant has pancake in…read morethe name so it seemed like a must. The sweet potato pancakes were insane. Perhaps some of the best pancakes I've ever had. They had nuts in them and were perfectly spiced. 10/10. Red velvet was good, the cream cheese icing was quite tasty but they weren't anything too special. And the apple pancake was my least favorite; the apple filling on top tasted like it came from a can. Super sweet and didn't taste fresh. But the pancake itself was still good. This place does not take reservations and I was told the line goes out the door in the summer. There was a large line even while we were there in the off season during a storm. So if you want to eat here on a weekend, or the weather is nice, proceed with caution and be prepared to wait (standing outside--there is no seating while you wait).

We had a good enough breakfast, but it wasn't the best. The gravy with our biscuits was a thick…read moreglop, not tasty at all. We had to get our toast done twice to get even a part of it brown. My eggs were good, the hash browns nice and crispy, and my coffee was refreshed several times. Our waitress was pleasant and took good care of us. The House itself is clean and comfortable, with enough room to easily maneuver around tables. It's a casual place, and had a steady stream of breakfast customers I just wish the food quality was better.

We stopped here for breakfast headed from Surf City to Camp Geiger and we were sat immediately. The…read morerestaurant is cute, typical breakfast stop type of seating. The food was good, very average traditional breakfast food. The staff was fantastic! Everyone was smiling and attentive!

Love this place. Have been eating here for quite some time…read more If not the best, has to be one of the best in Wilmington. I am glad that Guy Fieri had visited this place while visiting Wilmington. The whole staff including Lyndsey are amazing

Today, we had friends visiting from Virginia and wanted to treat them to a great Southern…read morebreakfast, so we brought them to Cast Iron Kitchen. We've eaten here many times, but this was their first visit. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a mistake. The food was very good, the service was excellent, and the restaurant was clean, just as we've come to expect. The problem wasn't the meal--it was a group seated at the table next to us. The group included a staff member (who was not working that day) as well as well as a family member of the owner along with three friends. They arrived one at a time and quickly became the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. They were loud, obnoxious, and their conversations were not appropriate for a family restaurant. When I say loud, I mean we struggled to have a conversation at our own table because they were constantly shouting over one another. They were also drinking heavily. New drinks were served before the previous ones were finished, and at one point, a half-full drink was simply poured into a fresh one. It was obvious that alcohol was contributing to their increasingly disruptive behavior. I was embarrassed that this was the experience our friends had at a restaurant we had enthusiastically recommended. On the drive there, we had talked about the owner's popularity and appearance on a Food Network television show. It made the experience even more disappointing to see someone connected to the restaurant behaving this way. Perhaps the next television appearance shouldn't be on Food Network--it should be on Jon Taffer's Bar Rescue. We will not ever be back!

Tasty food. Fun waitress. Surprisingly good glass of wine. We were passing through late from my in…read morelaws house and needed a food stop. Great experience and we will definitely stop here again! I can vouch for the fries, jerk tacos, and Cuban sandwich. Give them a try!

Food - fresh and quick. Havana bowl was very flavorful. Loved the potatoes…read more Pancake was only half crispy, but great flavor. Eggs were fluffy.

If your looking for for a good breakfast or lunch with excellent value then the Deli Works is your…read moreplace . The food is first rate and freshly made .I particularly love the breakfast sausage patties they serve .There are lots of good choices to try. Service is efficient and simple ,upon walking in place your order and your food is brought to your table . The ambiance of the place is a little low-key .The star of this place is the food not the atmosphere .The food's quality overshadows the atmosphere. That's the real reason I enjoy this little place so much.

I love their food. Good price. Nice staff. It's got a cool atmosphere…read more This place hasn't been consistent with hours. Frustrating because I drive out of my way to eat there. Just last week on Jan 13th or 14th..... it was 730am. The door was locked. I see someone clearly back there behind the kitchen doors. It sucks because now I don't feel like driving down anymore. I have been recommending this place to everyone too. Customers shouldn't have to call ahead of time to see if you're open during your normal hours of operation. Great food though. A successful restaurant requires consistency, and unfortunately for this business, it isn't consistent. Damn shame.

The food was 10/10! A fantastic hearty breakfast! Everything was delicious, I had French toast with…read morescrambled eggs I added cheese and jalapeño with sausage links. This was our 2nd time here, it was perfect the first time as well. The service was 20/10! Everyone was friendly and exceptionally attentive. We will definitely be back!

Literally the best breakfast I've had in forever. We got it to go and it's was soo good. They were…read morequick too :)