I got the breakfast burrito and this is how it was served, falling apart and the potatoes were only cut in half so they were huge. Breakfast burritos are normally my go-to but this one was a bummer! I probably won't order that from here again. The burrito at the location in mayfaire is better. Cute place otherwise and the coffee was ok. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE tHis place. From their coffee to their baked goods to their open fav sandwiches. Can't go wrong with this place.

Exceptionally good food, great staff, great menu, perfect espresso pumping from that La Marzocco. Really impressed. Ate here two mornings in a row, I might make it three. Bravo. Ignore the two star "Hotlanta" lady's review, the prices are reasonable here, very reasonable, and the quality of everything is top notch. They'd be getting five stars in Laguna or Newport beach in 2021, so I'd take the reviews ranting about a baby boomer's hey day as a barista with a grain of salt. Also, the only people that say hotlanta are the ones who never lived there, or lived there last century. read more

Really cute little place. I stopped on the way to the airport for a quick bite and everyone loved it. Potato breakfast and pancakes were great. Scrambled eggs too. read more

Before Drift moved in and this location was a Starbucks, I used to go here daily. I live only one block away so it became part of my routine. Ever since Drift opened, I have maybe been in 3 times. Very unwelcoming place. The employees make you feel like you are bothering them by placing an order. The last time I was in, they had posted signage, "No Laptops." Obviously not a place to go if you want to grab coffee while studying or getting some work done. Not sure what type of clientele they are trying to attract, but I am really surprised they have made it this long and are still open. read more

Delicious...after an early early morning yoga session I was in need of coffee. So I stopped by for a much needed iced latte. I got fancy today and got a vanilla latte then some breakfast treats. I got a burrito, chia pudding, and avocado toast...also so delicious but the winner was the chia pudding...it was surprisingly sooo good! Stop by! read more

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My absolute FAVORITE coffee shop I've ever stepped foot in and a must-go every time I'm in town. I always always always get their Iced Caramel Mocha! I love that it's just the right amount of sweet and never overpowers the taste of the coffee which btw is very strong & fresh. The shop itself is quite clean, simple & modern. (P.S Rumor has it that they make their caramel in-house) read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Iced Caramel Mocha (to-go) | $5.62 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Loved the atmosphere and coffee. Staff was attentive. We revisited several times the week that we were in Wilmington

Had a little Sunday brunch-ish experience here. Salad was good but kale was on it's last leg. Not a big fan of the country music but whatever. Will probably be back because I have a daughter who is their target demographic. read more

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Went there on a Sunday afternoon on the way to Joann fabrics with my daughter. My first time ever buying a round of coffee for us ladies ever at this place and left me tell you I would have rather gone to Starbucks or PCJ or MCDONALDs. For the price I paid I spent, I could have gone to the grocery store and just bought coffee and made it myself. 1 espresso made breve style small 3 shots $9 and a dirty chai with coconut milk was $11 for a large. Holy cow For the price I paid you would think that my espresso would have an elegant deep, hold you tongue grab you by the seat of your pants type taste like it does in Roma Italy or Italy period, now that's a place that knows it's beans & espresso Yes I love espresso & I was a barista at one time in Hot-lanta! Georgia for about 3 years so I know my way around an espresso machine(s) Port city Java & Starbucks got one up on ya their beans. I wasn't impressed at all. I'm a bean connoisseur! I love drinking espresso straight up great espresso! Deep dark bold espresso needs nothing. This espresso was very bitter and needed to be breve badly to sweeten it up by the cream itself. No doubt about it. Sorry truthful and that's sad. Bc I love espresso Plus yes the cost- sorry I got sidetracked- Plus not the sales tax of North Carolina! That's expensive lol on a retirement budget! The service is great The prices are extremely not reasonable in my eyes! They need to come down Or is this yuppies new coffee grind you can have it- this is not my cup of joe lol sorry I will have my other places around town- but to say the least this is waaaaaay to pricey for this southern belles pocket book and sorry Drift I will keep my dollars for another rainy day or something else! Good luck read more

I have to say I wasn't totally impressed with their food, I had a salmon toast and instead of just getting a toast I got two pieces of bread to make a sandwich. The boyfriend got a burrito which was great! It was filling and made well...... this is a great study spot! Really awesome atmosphere and the walls are really cool...... coffee was decent a little syrupy, we both got vanilla lattes. read more

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I needed to get some work done and decided to go to Drift. I absolutely love this place for their aesthetics. I ordered a hot coffee and later ordered a Market Bowl Breakfast for lunch. Food was fresh, simple, and filling. Drift is the perfect location if you're looking for that perfect Instagram photo, healthy food, or even a place to get work done. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Market Bowl Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Many locations throughout Wilmington. The restaurant has nice aesthetic vibe. Food is creative and coffee is good.

A peaceful and bright coffee shop vibe! Love it! Really cute nature and modern vibe inside and they also have outdoor seating. Highly recommend if you are local or a visitor! Their coffee and food is amazing. Awesome place to bring friends to chat and have coffee dates as well as a nice place to do some work on the computer since there is nice quite seating towards the back of the shop. (Autumn Hall location) read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Pictured: Vanilla Latte in front, the match latte in the back - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This is a really cute spot, food was great and the staff very sweet. Definitely recommend their chai latte!

Expecting just a coffee place, we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the menu and quality of the food. Everything about my egg dish was outstanding, particularly the perfectly crisped potatoes. The mocha shake was outstanding. read more

Great staff and coffee. The breakfast burrito was outstanding- slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside but not to the point that the filling was falling out. Can't wait to come back. read more

Visiting the area, we came in for coffee and expresso after lunch on our way out of town. Both the coffee and the espresso were undrinkably bitter. We tossed them out instead of drinking them. read more

Living in Jacksonville, NC has made me MISS all the local coffee shops I used to go to back home. While visiting Wilmington, I stopped by this place to grab some lunch and a cup of coffee. Oh man, this place brought back memories from being home. I tried their signature salad and an almond milk cappuccino. My friend tried their seasonal apple cider chai, which was SO GOOD. I also love the vibe of this coffee shop. The colors inside the shop are very light and simple. Lots of windows to bring natural light in. Love love love this place! read more

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I had a market bowl breakfast and it was excellent. Cool coffee shop. Good way to start your day.

This is all time my favorite coffee shop and lunch/breakfast place EVER! Whenever I'm out for lunch I always find myself at drift getting their market bowl lunch with the delicious hot honey dressing(I swear it's addicting). I also get their iced matcha latte with almond milk which is the best thing ever. So refreshing and the taste is wonderful. Everything about drift is awesome! It's atmosphere, food, and coffee. highly recommend ! read more

I love trying out new coffee spots while I'm traveling. So I came to town early to get some work done. The coffee was pretty good and a cool ambiance. However the food was so-so. I got the BLAT and it was a little underwhelming. Plus it only came with cold sweet potato cubes, which weren't seasoned very well. I wish I had skipped the food. The WiFi wasn't the strong. I wound up using my hotspot which was better. I don't see myself going back when I'm in town. read more

Always an amazing breakfast and great cup of coffee!!! Don't let the line discourage you. The food is amazing and staff keeps it all moving quickly. read more

Service is null b/ c the tables are not wiped off by staff. Non personable staff. Avocado toast exceedingly salty and the yogurt sauce was missing on the wrap plate. Good try though . read more

Hidden gem...wanted avacado toast...wow, wonderful selection and options...lots of seeds which I loved...toast able to handle all on top

The potatoes and cookie butter pancakes were AMAZING. I had an iced chai and it tasted soo good reminded me of horchata. The server was super polite and patient with us too. Would definitely go again! read more

This is a great place for when I need to treat myself to breakfast. They're a bit pricey but the food is excellent and so are the drinks. I actually haven't tried their coffee, even though I'm a coffee fiend, because the matcha latte is just. So. Good. The vibe is definitely industrial hipster, but the workers are nice and there is really nice outdoor seating. They also have lots of GF options if that's something you need. read more

I want to start this by saying draft is my favorite place for coffee and food. I love the bowls with all the roasted veggies, however today the warm breakfast bowl with chicken look extra greasy , I ate about half but now two hours later, I have a upset stomach and I think that chicken was bad. Very unfortunate. read more

Sometimes I wish there were a gold star or seven stars. Just moved to Wilmington and was told Drift was really good. Well, it's great! They even like dogs. The people that work here are happy. The food shocked me at how healthy, and tasty it is. Drinks are spot on. The place is very clean and they have plenty of outside seating. Prices are reasonable and fair. I'll definitely be back. 7 stars y'all! read more

The staff is so friendly here. The owners make it a point to make sure you are enjoying your coffee and food! My go-to order is the iced americano and avo toast! It's almost too pretty to eat. If you are feeling adventurous, the beet latte and oat milk latte are also great. This is the perfect place if you want to stop in for great coffee and good cafe food. It's hard to find a place that does both right, but these guys do! read more

This place is great to work, meet friends, grab coffee/delicious food - it really does it all. I love a coffee shop with a GOOD food menu. The breakfast burrito was tasty and satisfying. The place was clean and everyone had masks. They place their to go orders in boxes outside so you don't even need to come inside if you don't want! read more

First of all, the Wrightsville beach location is the one I visit. The wait staff are great. I eat here often and have never had a poor server. Now it is small and loud. But it is loud from the words of joyous people have a wonderful meal. The food is beautiful, delicious and filling. Treat a friend to a meal here and it will be a great choice! read more

Was looking for a fun, quick, small plate breakfast spot and Drift definitely fit the description. I loved the atmosphere. The restaurant was clean. The staff was super friendly. Patio seating was nice. Menu was priced affordably and executed well. The aioli sauce really made my breakfast sandwich pop. Coffee was great too. Nothing but good things to say. read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Morning coffee with bae. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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This has to be one of the most amazing places we have been to. The avocado toast, açaí bowl and pancakes were the best we ever had anywhere! Situated in an unusual but beautiful setting, we can't wait to go there again! Six stars! read more

Their food was very tasty and visually appealing, but I would not consider this place to be cheap (one out of four $). Their portions are not very large so I would not recommend if you have a big appetite. The place was really cute, but not a lot of seating. If you're looking for a good place to take pretty pics of your food and pay what seems like a decent price for what is actually not a lot of food, this is your place! read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Market bowl breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Really good. Clean and fresh options. And really friendly. I'd love to see some real silverware when eating here (I missed it - under the pickup window - "go drift!). read more

Drift Coffee & Kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Amazing coffee, great service! The line for starbucks has always been absurd during this pandemic.... Drift had no line and way better coffee. read more

Well I think that this was the last time I'll eat at Drift. I ordered a capp and the Savory Riccotta pancakes. Sounds good right? Not when the outside was burnt and the inside was uncooked gook. After drinking my luke warm capp without complaint- I decided to return the pancakes to the kitchen hoping for a better outcome. Imagine my surprise when what arrived were my same pancakes -everything the same!! I'm not sure what happened but after multiple tries at this cute location, I'm done. Attached is a pic of the flat gum cakes. read more

One of the best breakfasts we've ever had! Make sure to try the pancakes with the strawberries, granola and cream on top. So good. Thanks guys! read more

This is my favorite drift location hands down!!! I stop here a few times a week for a coffee on my lunch break and I'm never disappointed. The staff is always so friendly and the food and drinks are consistently great. Special shout out to Chloe because she is my favorite barista there and always makes my drink perfect every time. Love it! read more