The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, while having friendly staff enhances the experience with their helpfulness and passion. If you're in the area, this gem is definitely worth a visit! read more

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Love their coffee and foods, super delicious. Service is also very good. But the only suggestion would be to not have paper straws since they disintegrate very quickly, almost in 10 minutes. The straws are also not sturdy at all, so it makes it hard to drink out of them after 10 minutes. read more

4.25 Quick line, bright and open inside. Quick food delivery. Had 4 of us, plus one to go order. Avocado and egg x 3: Lots of avocado, egg, tomato jam, soft brioche- melt in your mouth delicious. Bodega (ham and cheese on brioche with caramelized onions): savory and a good combo per my husband. To go: Banana bread with berries and whipped to go- my daughter thought the bread tasted a bit burnt/after taste- but fresh berries. Americano with oatmilk Caramel latte half sweet Iced chocolate Mocha read more

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Very good coffee long line but short wait I loved it. Great experience very kind. Customer service and the food taste so good. I definitely recommend. read more

Busy Sunday and down a chef but our wait time for a table was less than 20 minutes and it didn't take long for our food to come out. The atmosphere is great for Brunch with the girls, family, or couples. I ordered the Biscoff pancake and it didn't look or taste like I thought it was 10 TIMES BETTER! read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Flavor raspberry coffee, limited time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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TRY THE BLUE CLOUD LATTE. season bev is wild blueberry matcha latte. SO GOOD OH MY GOD. they were out of coconut cold foam but the worker was so chill and made it for us a different way. YALL SHOULD GO HERE read more

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

9.1- Overall, one of the better breakfast spots I've been too in a while. Healthy and delicious food, great coffee, and staff who actually seem to enjoy being there. If you're visiting Wilmington, this is the place to go. read more

Very cute inside but needs more seating. On Saturday Waited in line for around 10 minutes, took a little over 10 minutes for my drink to come out. Loved the seasonal key lime matcha, pictured. Comes with a biscoff cookie on top too. Food options weren't anything too exciting, and pricey. Didn't order any food. Paid street parking. read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Key lime matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Really friendly service and great coffee. The iced Black Angus was amazing! Rich yet also sweet - and I appreciated the option of making it half-caff! read more

One Word - Mandatory Right off of the river walk, this little shop stole my heart. The vibes inside were awesome, all of the staff was so sweet and so helpful when it came to narrowing down our food and drink items. I have no pictures of the food because I demolished it lol however, just know it was amazing! * Iced Coffee * Iced Latte * Avocado Egg & Cheese Everything was soooooo good! I keep saying that, but it was! lol read more

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

Amazing service, good matcha a coffee! Cute place to sit down with a friend, a book, or to study! read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Wild berry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Out of all the Drift locations this one was my least favorite. The staff was really great and the gluten free desserts were actually really good. The coffee though was super small for the price and my pumpkin latte didn't have any pumpkin flavor at all. read more

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

What a vibe. Latte was fantastic. Ordered a Bodega Breakfast Sandwich and was impressed to find the cheese deliberately placed in between the folds of the egg.. no pic because I inhaled it. The drift sauce is really good, a *very* subtle kick, but enough to be appreciated. Only thing I wish they did is do a little pan fry with the ham so it doesn't sweat on the bun. When I come back to Wilmington I'll definitely swing by again. Cant wait to try other foods that sound delish. P.S. Even the merch is cool. read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Latte, extra shot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Soft scramble egg did not have taste and normal consistency of a scramble egg. Much better choices near by. Disappointed ! read more

This café is one of several locations. I did not like this one as much as the one closer to the beach. It was more of a fast service place in a sitdown restaurant, which, for some reason took absolutely forever to explain to the clueless person in front of me. The menu offered some interesting options and I was happy with my vegetable based bowl. Tea was a bit much, but it is good tea. I did not find the options for protein add-ons that I was hoping for, and there was a dodgy leaf or two in my bowl. For someone seeking a quick and healthy lunch, this is an option, but I had hoped for a bit more. read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Harvest bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Stopped in here to get some work done, it was very nice. Staff were great, space was clean. I had the breakfast burrito and it was delicious! read more

Small but cute little coffee shop in downtown. It smells amazing when you enter through the door. We didn't try the food but the items on the menu sounded amazing. We stopped by one Saturday morning for some coffee for the road on the way to the Fort Fisher Aquarium. It was busy but service was quick. I ordered an iced caramel latte and it was SO GOOD! There's a really nice bite of coffee finish at the end and it was the right amount of sweetness for me. My husband got an iced coffee and he said it was strong to his liking as well. read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Iced caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Can't speak on the food as we only came in for a quick midday pick me up. The coffee was so gross! I love coffee and don't need all the sugar and frills. Should have known something was off when a coffee shop doesn't smell like coffee. I got an iced black coffee. It was weak and not even the right color. Both my sister and I took two sips and then immediately threw them away. Waste of money. read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Weakest black iced coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We went here on a Saturday morning during our time in Wilmington and it was great. The coconut coldie is fantastic and my order was out less than a minute after ordering. Decent amount of seating space inside, or you can take your coffee like we did and stroll around the city while enjoying your coffee. I was so excited to find there's another location back home in Raleigh! read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Salted Coconut Oat Milk Coldie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Iced caramel latte was just right. The espresso was delicious. I'm not sure which variety I had but it was good! Fast, individual service.

I visited Drift Coffee while staying in downtown Wilmington for two nights. I went both mornings I was there. The food and coffee are excellent! I had the açai bowl and the Market bowl. I was happy that they had these healthy options. We also purchased the blueberry crumble, which is gluten-free. It was fantastic. I bought a few to take home. They have seasonal coffees that are fantastic. I had one with pistachio and walnuts. The only issue with this coffee as we had someone with a nut allergy order it, and it did not say walnuts on it instead pistachio. Luckily we caught this issue before the coffee was consumed. I really enjoyed and will be back next time I'm in town. read more

Just the perfect coffee shop. There's a nice amount of seating inside and out and the food and drinks were spot on. Stop in; enjoy.

Phenomenal breakfast and coffee joint in downtown Wilmington. All the food is made from scratch and to-order. The dining area is small and the line can get long but it's well worth the wait to try this place. The coffee is some of the best we've ever had. This place is clean and very well run. read more

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Always stop by this place when in Wilmington! The food and drinks are great and the vibes are immaculate read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Lavender matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Visiting downtown Wilmington and on the hunt for breakfast and a nice cup of coffee, I stumbled upon Drift Coffee Shop. I ordered the avocado egg sandwich and added bacon. Delicious! My iced coffee was perfect and the service was very friendly too. I would definitely visit Drift Coffee again! read more

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Solid option for coffee or a quick bite, and clean and cute inside. The smoothie definitely tasted strongly of protein or some other powder rather than fruit, so it wasn't great. The straw also disintegrates quickly. read more

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

Popped in for a light lunch. My wife had the apple and goat toasty with added bacon and loved it. I had the chicken pesto bowl. Very flavorful and the perfect amount. We sat out front and enjoyed seeing the passersby. read more

Calm ambiance and delicious coffee! I appreciate the flexible service and staff who were willing to adjust a menu item for me :) read more

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I like going here when I can sit outside. Their matcha latte is presented beautifully, & delicious. Quick service, too!

Love, love, love!!! I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk, and after sipping on that with my mom, I'm like " I NEED to go back and get another one. This is SO good!" So what did I do? I went back not even 10 mins later to try an iced mocha with oat milk. Both are amazing and sweet in their own way. Vanilla latte is sweeter, mocha is sweet in a chocolatey sense (barista said vanilla was sweeter, I think they are even though. Just on a different level.) this has to be a Wilmington staple from now on! And did I mention the vanilla was house made?????? read more

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Housed next to Bijou Park, Drift is an appealing location inside and out. It's a bright, inviting space with a solid array of breakfast options. You can go light with a yogurt or toast, but you can also dig into a hearty sandwich, burrito, or bowl. The coffees may not have a lot of flavor options, but they do make some syrups in-house. My wife and I opted for a bodega sandwich and pistachio latte and a breakfast burrito and raspberry vanilla latte, respectively, as well as a sunrise smoothie (mango, banana, vanilla, coconut milk, and orange) to share. Most of the food came out promptly, but the smoothie got lost in the shuffle, a mistake quickly remedied when I pointed it out. The food and drink quality left no room for complaint. The burrito held together well despite being stuffed with deliciousness (egg, cheese, chorizo, black bean, cilantro crema). The raspberry vanilla latte featured a vanilla-raspberry-coconut foam with bits of real fruit, and the smoothie was refreshing. That said, Drift's prices are definitely on the high side, and they also keep quite busy. The hard-working staff seemed up to the task during our visit, but this is definitely not a "sit and chill" coffee shop. Overall, Drift makes for a good downtown breakfast option. It's too expensive to be a regular stop for most, but the location and ingredient quality are compelling. read more

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Amazing bright space that's bustling. Great food and I got a cute sticker shaped like a to go coffee cup. Service is quick but hard to get a seat of a busy Saturday so we took it to go. read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Service counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Drift consistently impresses me with their coffee and high-quality food. A wonderful place to stop and do some work on a laptop with a chill ambience and friendly service. I love all their locations especially this one! read more

If I lived in Wilmington I would go here every day, probably multiple times a day. In fact my friends and I did go here every day while we were in town for the weekend. It's that good. I got the Avocao Egg and Cheese sandwich and holy cow it's one of the best things I've ever eaten. The sauce on that sandwich could win an award. Also got the Life smoothie, very refreshing. I'm shocked this place doesn't have a line out the door, I couldn't imagine eating breakfast anywhere else in Wilmington... go here and thank me later! read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Avocado Egg & Cheese Sandwich... DELICIOUS! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Coffee: solid. Food: for a coffee shop good, not going to wow you though. Vibes: good. All the workers were helpful and kind!

Such a cute shop-love their green tile. Coffee and food was delish. I liked that the food menu had unique variations of basic dishes. read more

Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown - Vanilla maple latte and bodega breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

If you are looking for a hidden gem near the seaside look no further. A charming little coffee shop that served some of the best coffee I've ever had. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy, with a stunning view of downtown Wilmington. The breakfast options were equally impressive, with a delicious selection of pastries, chia cups, and breakfast burritos. The staff were friendly and attentive, making for an overall delightful experience. I highly recommend this coffee shop to anyone looking for a great cup of coffee and a tasty breakfast not far from the sea. read more

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This is a great place for a quick bite for breakfast! Their coffee selection is excellent and there's so many options to choose from. For drink I ordered the pumpkin latte. It was really amazing . For a bite to eat , I got the Bodega breakfast sandwich and it was so delicious. The grilled caramelized onions were exquisite, just thinking about them and how well they tied in the warm ham and cheese makes my mouth water . Staff were really really nice and efficient. Inside the place is fun, and I love the simplicity of the decor. It's such a calm and relaxing place, the colors blues and grays create a calm atmosphere. It was a pleasant time! read more

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Hangover cures abound in this small yet perfectly formed coffee shop and bistro wonderful service but the skim milk in the cappuccinos was off. So poor experience when tasting their coffee. Their coffee cake however was to die for - would return for that alone. But their coffee? Miss. read more

Lovely atmosphere, amazing food and coffees. We like the music playing. Just perfect.