We came in this past Sunday and were so happy we did! It was crowded and we were told we'd have to…read morewait about 30 minutes. That was totally fine - but we ended up waiting about 10 minutes - even better!! They'll put your name on a wait list then send you a text so you can easily track when your table is almost due. We went for good food and left super satisfied. My mom ordered the Southern Breakfast which offered a good amount of food and she loved it, she said the ham was very tasty and that it tasted like bacon! It was nice for that option you could choose a biscuit or toast as a side. We also got a single biscuit and gravy to share. The gravy was delicious and the chorizo added a nice little spicy kick to it. I can see why these are so popular here! My brother ordered the dirty south biscuit and he was also very satisfied. It had a little bit of everything and was steps above a traditional breakfast sandwich. I personally ordered a pancake topped with strawberries and I love that they offer to bake the strawberries in too. Bacon was crispy, thick. Everything was super fresh. Our server was wonderful and I regret not catching her name. She came about 5 times to ask if we needed anything, any extra coffee, coffee to go. She was exceptional and I appreciate that they are so detail oriented here. We had a great meal and ate very comfortably here. Only issue is that we were slightly ready for a nap after. So happy to have stopped by!

Was really looking forward to trying the food, I've heard great things. Put our name on the list…read moreand hostess put down wrong number, so we never got a text. Watched multiple people get sat when we're were next in line so we went and asked, then they realized the mistake. Said they sent us a text letting us know our table was ready, and that it must've not gone through because the wrong number and that they would text us when next table opened. Waited again in car for another 30 minutes and finally went back in to see what the problem was, they had put us back at the END of the line so they were seating more people in front of us. Overall waited almost an hour before leaving because restaurant was closing soon. Frustrating waste of time.

We finally had an opportunity to stop in and try this place out…read more They have outside seating and some comfortable couches inside. We started with the Bori bori coffee, a mixed fruit smoothie, guava pastry, cheese and guava pastry and a cookie. Service was quick and everyone was friendly. We asked for our pastries to be warmed up because we like them like that. They were good and very fresh. I was hopping for more guava and that's the only reason I rated the place a 4. We are used to having our guava pastries full of guava, that when you take a bite it spills over on the sides! It is nice place to come in and have a coffee and pastry, they also have the lunch truck outside which is great because we have had their food and it's full of flavor. They had other Spanish pastries, so maybe on my next visit we will try them out!

Arrives here on a Friday around 4:30 PM. There is seating inside, including two sofas and covered…read moreoutdoor seating. They had to-go sandwiches, yogurt, parfait, hard boiled eggs as well as pastries, cookies (one type), frosted cake, maybe flan, coffee, and food from the Wilmiricans food truck. Placed my order for pastries, coffee, and Wilmiricans food with the cashier. I had a drip black coffee, (Puerto Rican coffee), which was very good, served in a petite teacup. I was disappointed they did not have nitro coffee because the machine was not working or something like that. From the food truck, ate the Cuban sandwich, which was excellent. The bread was so soft, meat was tender. It was served with crispy french fries. The sandwich was huge, couldn't finish all of it. I wish I could've had it for a delicious leftover sandwich the next day, but my toddler ate all of the bread and just left me with the filling. All of the pastries were good, especially when I warmed them up at home. They served them at room temperature on site. My favorite was the El Bori Pastelillo, a savory filling of ground meat and small pieces of white potato with a sweet glaze on the outside of the pastry. The other pastries I tried were called quesitos, danishes, and pastelillitos, according to the receipt. The quesitos had a sweet cream cheese filling. One of the danishes, I'm assuming, was like a doughnut with several layers, drizzled with chocolate. I also liked the other danish that had a sweet icing with fresh fruit on top. Wish this place was closer so I could frequent more!

This place is wonderfully basic! You'll find southern choices along with diner favorites. I had the…read morepatty melt and it was made to perfection. We also had the turkey bacon melt which was a very good choice! The service here is beyond good, with friendly staff who were often seen cleaning the dining area. It definitely appears to be a favorite local spot which also has early bird specials.

Our wait was reasonable for a Sunday morning. Our service was excellent! I ordered the breakfast…read moreburger and was very pleased with the taste combo. I also ordered a side of grits. You certainly can't find those up North. I sweeten them with honey and enjoy. My husband ordered a Redneck Chimichanga. He loved his breakfast and he even added hot sauce. Both of us enjoy this restaurant with friendly staff and southern hospitality. When we visit the area we always make an effort to stop here.

Been stopping in for years! Always the freshest ingredients and friendliest staff!! Bagels are NY…read morestyle and I just love their bacon, egg and cheese!! You can choose many flavor bagels and they're open for lunch as well!! Love, love, love!

Unfortunately we went later in the afternoon so not much to choose from. We should have gone…read moreearlier. Great choices to choose from if you get there earlier in the day. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Cute place, very clean and inviting.

I have only been here twice. Good overall. Great menu options and fair pricing. Parking lot is…read morealways full, so people love it

Our friends had made a reservation two weeks prior to Easter (4/5/26) with a confirmation of the…read morereservation for 9 diners. The party arrived at 11:00am and the lobby was beginning to get busy but there were still many empty tables. The receptionist could not verify the reservation due to a spelling error on her part, nor would she attempt to confirm by a telephone contact. How really disappointing and unnecessary.

Breakfast was good and the service was on point too. Very clean and I would definitely eat there…read moreagain. The special of a bacon, egg and cheese on a honey biscuit was delicious.

The good: the kale Caesar salad is the best salad I have ever had anywhere. The combination of the…read moredressing with the crunchy chick peas is to die for. The whole restaurant is super cute, albeit it does get really hot inside with only fans when there are lots of people inside. The tables are clean and the staff is friendly. The avocado toast has awesome goat cheese and the bacon you can add on is wonderful. The bad: Honestly extremely disappointed today. This is my third time here and I've been recommending them to all of my friends and family. We came in at 2 pm when they close at 4, drove 30 minutes for lunch, for the "kitchen to be closed". No where on their website or anywhere else do they advertise that they may close the kitchen early and I asked when it typically closes and they said they can just decide to close it when they feel like it, so they're only serving coffee and smoothies. We opted for smoothie bowls and they were completely liquid, we had to drink them and not eat them with spoons. There was also chunks of frozen fruit that didn't get blended and there was no spirulina and zero coconut flavor. Not sure who was working today but it was honestly such a bad experience that I don't think I'll be back or be recommending them to people anymore. $13 for basically a banana and handful of blueberries with melted juice and frozen pineapple chunks is highway robbery. Added two stars for the two prior experiences, I guess.

The coffee here is phenomenal. It honestly tastes as close to Cuban coffee as can be!!! If you…read moreclose your eyes while you're sipping it, you might think you are in Miami! The farm fresh eggs over avocado toast are also out of this world! Atmosphere is great for a meeting or just meeting with friends! The food and coffee from the Hampstead location are far superior to the Mayfaire location!!! Ask for Mikey!!!! He makes the best drinks imaginable

Never had a chance to try Drift in Hampstead until NOW!! What an incredibly adorable space! And the…read moremanager was even more impressive! He turned me onto a berry tea with lemon that was HEAVENLY!! It took a few minutes to steep, but well worth the wait!! Besides being a chilly afternoon, the space was warm and inviting and the staff all seemed to get along and there was no standing around-they all had things to do even while it was a slower afternoon pace. Very good spot to grab a specialty drink and quick bite! I will definitely be back!!

Randomly found this gem while visiting, and wow coffee was amazing. We got a shot of espresso, cold…read morenitro brew and cappuccino. Well worth the stop!

Really good latte. Service was prompt and friendly. Nice atmosphere. Really enjoyed the coffee and…read moreexperience. Definitely recommend!!

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!

Thanks for seating our large party sooner than later on a busy Sunday Morning. Food was amazing and…read moreservice was great too.

Great place to eat. Menu has a good variety of appetizers, breakfast and lunch items to choose from…read morehowever, the descriptions all sound very good so it's difficult to choose. Their burritos are hardy, buffalo chicken sandwich is great as well as the TAB sandwich. We Look forward to going back and trying other entrées. They are dog friendly; you do have to sit in the exterior patio. I would suggest them adding an exterior fans if they continue to not offer umbrellas on their tables.