A cute brunch spot with gluten free options. Upon ordering, the waitress clarifies if I needed a clean griddle and clean gloves due to a gluten allergy. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with Saffron Grits and a side of French toast that came with homemade blueberry syrup. I am not normally a fan of grits but I was curious about saffron grits and it was so good that I'm really glad I ordered it. I highly recommend trying this unique dish. The Eternal Eggs Benedict on gluten free toast were perfect. The Hollandaise sauce had incredible flavor. The French toast with blueberry syrup also was an unexpected treat. Monday through Friday you can add this side to any Benedict for $2. They also have mimosa flights that I look forward to trying next time. read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Eternal Eggs Benedict with Saffron Grits - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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The French toast on the brioche was good The service was good The ambiance was good The server and hostess were all good folks The space was small and cozy with seats still available read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - French toast - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Lovely small breakfast spot. In a strip mall next to a cute little vintage shop. Several options for food and fresh squeezed juice to drink plain or as part of a mimosa or mimosa flight. Sit at the bar or a table and enjoy the kind employees who are attentive and want to make sure you are enjoying your experience. read more

The food was great. Loved the presentation of the food. The menue was very wordy. Wish there were pics of the food. The mimosas were not that good in my opinion. Would come back for the food though read more

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We pulled up and noticed the signs telling us to wait - outside. That was an awkward first impression. Upon entering with a server I thought how cute. Quaint spot with limited seating and a lot to look at, except the health score. The menu has some eclectic menu options and pairings. We found it difficult to find our breakfast favorites. We opted for the $17 french toast with 2 eggs and a protein. The eggs were topped with micro greens! The syrup was blueberry, and chunky. The bacon was greasy and floppy. The coffee was subpar. The service was friendly but there is only so much 2 servers can do to run the whole dining room. Overall, the menu is busy, expensive and the food is not memorable. read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Eggs - - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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They had a really epic eggs Benedict special while I was getting my car serviced so I went over and tried it and it was fantastic. Would highly recommend. read more

Found this gem while visiting the area and yummm they're a brunch delight!! If you like Benedicts... this is your place as they have multiple fun varieties to choose from. I liked that each dish was unique. I enjoyed the Driving Me Bananas French toast dish and a Potato Hash Cake side... with the mimosa flight. We also had the Kickin Benedict... a spicy treat. I never would've thought to make French toast with banana bread... but boy did they get it right! The portion was generous and everyone loved their food. Mimosa flights rotate flavors, so we had... Blueberry, Kiwi Pineapple, Carrot, and Cotton Candy Grape. Favorite was probably kiwi pineapple. I wasn't too sure about the carrot but it worked really well as a mimosa. I definitely recommend both dishes and the flight... although I'm sure you'd be happy with anything on this menu! read more

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The service was top notch, shout out to Katie! Katie was able to show me the old cool and unique menu made to theme of Pokemon cards. As well as a great explanation of the presentation of the meal ! The food was a fun experience and blast to eat! Very taste and fresh. Definitely would recommend! read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Mimosa - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Stopped in for breakfast since the venue had good reviews. We were greeted right away and served promptly. The staff were very friendly and professional. We got there early but it filled up quick. Seems like a great local place with repeat customers. I got the eternal sunshine Benedict on croissant. Eggs seemed a little more running than what I am used to for a poached eggs. The hash brown was super crunchy and very good. I may be partial to a more traditional Benedict but it was good. My boyfriend had burning down the hive. He said lots of good flavors and very good. The presentation for both plates was done very nicely. I would definitely try this place again. read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Absolutely outstanding! We were stuck at the front door taking in the reader board. Our server Maggie popped her head out and invited us in. She ushered us to our table and immediately brought waters. Nice welcome, great smile. The menu, The Menu, THE MENU! Wow. 20 years as a chef and almost 40 years in the business, I would drive the 3 hours from Greensboro for this experience. The page handed to us was a laminated play on trading cards. Each item better than the last. I finally ended on the "Bourbon Myth and Berry Tails". Probably the best pork belly I've ever had, the smoked Gouda frittatas were flavorful and delicious. The croissant French toast was excellent. The decor was exactly fit for the name. Mural painted on the wall with cherry blossoms over our head, neon that toted Friends with Benedict's. I would love to meet the mastermind behind this place. We stopped because of the excellent Yelp reviews and will be back for the amazing food and outstanding service. Thank you! read more

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SO SO GOOD!! Gluten free breakfast options aren't plentiful in this area, so I took a chance on this location pretty much solely based on having gluten free French toast on the menu - a rare find! I sat outside, and there's a cozy indoor area too. The French toast and especially the homemade blueberry syrup was incredible, and the bacon and eggs that came with it were also delicious. Small touches like adding cheese to eggs or adding a garnish were fun to see. My one request would be to have more iced coffee options aside from plain coffee but I made it work! Tip: take the time to read through their menu, it's so cute! read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The food here is always fantastic, and the vibe is great. My only complaint is the COFFEE. With a carefully crafted menu that puts so much care into every tiny frittata, why is the coffee so acidic? But the food is literal perfection, and I've loved the service here as well. If the coffee was good, I'd be here at least once a week. read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick service, very efficient and easy waitlist experience. The food was simple but pretty yummy, and I liked that the menu was small but varied. The truffle grits were nice and the a la carte menu gave a lot of flexibility. The indoor seating was fairly aesthetic and casual. Nothing insane on any level but convenient and pleasant- would recommend! read more

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Really good food , perfect mix of sweet & savory the peaches tasted like candy , our server lauren was really nice just all around good vibes ! read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Burn the hive - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The food was great, service was excellent, friendly staff, and a fun vibe to enjoy it in.

Food was amazing!!! My husband said the Southern State of mind was the best breakfast he'd ever eaten. He'd want it for his last meal. Haha read more

The food was adequate; the atmosphere was nice but not over the top; service was sufficient and overall impression was a 3+. There are better brunch places in Wilmington! read more

What a wonderful discovery today. one of the best meals I have had in a while, and wonderful waiter. The hash cake has me wanting to come back for another tomorrow ! read more

Eternal Sunshine has a fun and bright interior with a decent amount of seating. We were lucky to be seated immediately during a busy Saturday brunch service. Their new Pokemon card-themed menu was a bit hard to navigate, but our server was friendly and happy to provide recommendations. We ordered the Southern Belle Benedict and Eternal Benedict. The chicken on the Southern Belle Benedict had a nice crisp to it, though the gravy wasn't as flavorful as we would've liked. The Eternal Benedict was just ok -- a bunch of average ingredients combined together that wasn't all too memorable. Overall, Eternal Sunshine Cafe is a popular brunch spot, but we weren't entirely impressed with our food. read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Eternal Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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So first and foremost the food is great. Very creative and fairly upscale for breakfast. They have changed their menu a lot in the recent year or so. It used to be more of a greasy spoon breakfast diner type of feel. Food has always been great. They don't do many customizations so if that's your thing I would look elsewhere for breakfast. Would definitely come back just not on the regular due to higher pricing for breakfast. Service was also prompt and everyone we encountered was nice. read more

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We have been eating at Eternal Sunshine Cafe for several years. We visit Wrightsville Beach at least yearly. We always breakfast here at least once every trip. The service is great and the food is always delicious. The menu has changed and is a bit hard to read for the bifocal crowd (it's busier and print is small). The food is still wonderful with both traditional and some fancier options. A couple of the newer dishes are almost too beautiful to eat, the presentation is amazing! The best of both worlds. Still my favorite place to breakfast in Wrightsville Beach. read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Blueberry Myths and Berry Tales - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We go all the time, love the food, flavors are on point and worth it to us. $55 for two is a bit much for porched eggs but it's 5 stars and leftovers taste just as good. I recommend. read more

We stopped here for Brunch on Saturday. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The place wasn't too crowded so we decided to sit inside. Hubby specifically wanted to eat here for the Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes. He ended up getting the special: 2 pancakes with 2 eggs (any style) and a choice of Protein. Overall he thought they were delicious but he was expecting dessert level sweetness. He actually added a bunch of syrup. (4/5) I went without a clue of what I wanted and saw their slideshow on their TV and decided to try the Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits. This also came with two eggs (any style) and choice of side. This dish was okay and gave hot and honey. The chicken lacked flavor. It's not a traditional biscuit and gave chicken on French toast. I didn't like that the breading was basically falling off the chicken breast. I'd give it a 3.5/5. Our sides came out about 10 minutes after our entrees but the servers were very apologetic. read more

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Honestly, I wish I could give Eternal Sunshine more than 5 stars- maybe 10 or more! I met a group of friends here for brunch one Sunday morning. I remembered the food being tasty, but I was in for a MASSIVE treat! I tried the mimosa flight first- there was more than enough for everyone to share. As someone allergic to OJ, I love that there are so many other options to enjoy a mimosa brunch situation. For our meals, we all tried all sorts of magical food items! One friend tried some incredible fancy Cinnamon Roll pancakes. Another friend tried the banana fosters French toast. Another tried one of the eggs benedicts, while another tried a fried chicken meal. All of them were extremely tasty!!! I tried the deeeelicious Caribbean Illusion- what a fun meal! Everything looks like normal until you take a bite of the egg... only to find out that it's really mango on top of coconut pudding! Then you try the home fries only to discover it's really grilled cinnamon pineapple! Such a fantastic meal! Our server, Emily, was also truly wonderful. She was attentive and helpful while also being really friendly. Only downside- the AC was broken so life was very toasty inside. Hopefully next time things will be much cooler and JUST as tasty! read more

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The gloriousness of this little establishment is unexplainable lol. I've been craving king crab Benedict but unfortunately it's impossible to find in NC. When I was near Eternal Sunshine I figured I'd try it out! On special was the Lobster Roll Benedict and wow. I've had a lot of Benedicts in my life and this rivals the best! Served on lobster roll bread this whole thing was amazing every single bite! Potatoes in this red pepper sauce divine. The French toast has a very thin crunchy layer and inside soft deliciousness. Service is a little slow but I mean the place is packed I'm sure open to close. I was there 24 hours ago and itching to go back literally ready to make the hour drive right now!! read more

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If you find yourself in Wilmington, North Carolina, I can't recommend @eternalsunshinecafe enough. On a recent trip to visit family I was blown away by the food, service, and atmosphere. One of the members in my brunch party is GF. They had an entire separate GF menu for them to choose and additionally asked if they needed to be mindful of any cross contamination/ which items to stay away from if this was a concern. Once they received their entree, they also mentioned this was the best GF bread they've ever tried. Additionally, we sat down (immediately- no wait!) and were instantly greeted with two tasting samples of their current special "Caribbean Illusion" when I tell you this little plate brought me SO much joy. It looks literally like your typical eggs, potato's and toast but it is infact a delicious illusion of coconut pudding, mango purée, guava caviar, cinnamon pineapple chunks and French toast. This was so creative and innovative- I was in love. Their mimosa flight is also a must order. These (IMO) are HUGE, flavorful and unique. For entrees I went with the kickin' Benedict which was the perfect slightly spicy breakfast bite. The jalapeño cheese bread round was an great vessel for the avocado, egg and sausage patty. Their chipotle hollandaise was more subtle, a creamy spice that played well with the jalapeño bread bottom. I opted for the black truffle grits which I enjoyed, not overly truffle-y. I also couldn't NOT try the cinna-swirl pancake. I mean for just a few extra dollars why not try it!? It was decadent but also light. Keep in mind there is a coffee maple icing which adds a slight tang/ savory aspect to calm down the dish from being overly sweet. It was a great balance. Everyone in my party just raved about this place once we left, all commenting this will be a new favorite for the family. I look forward to more great meals here in the future!! 5/5 read more

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The girl serving me was nice. However she wouldn't allow me to get my avocado on the side and wouldn't allow me to get my eggs over medium. I didn't even bother asking about any other menu items at that point. There was like one other person in the restaurant so I'm not sure why I couldn't be accommodated. If you're not going to allow minor changes on food orders -or won't do eggs a certain way-then please make it very clear from the beginning. If I had known I wouldn't have even stepped in the door Small menu-honestly very overpriced (I'm talking LA prices) and if you're not going to allow a minor change like avocado on the side instead of on top of the Benny-then that's ok-there's lots of other places to go-which I did But you do you. I'm just giving my feedback-that's what this forum is for. read more

Brilynn C. has no idea what she's talking about. It honestly bothers me to this day reading her f*ck a** review on this restaurant. She complained about insignificant things that normal people don't have a problem with, like how a "wait to be seated sign" was confusing...girl...you are the only bag of rocks that was confused by that. I think the issue was her being stuck up. The food is beyond delicious, prepared well every time and the staff is on point, even during a rush we were well taken care of and catered to. The bacon is delightful, cooked to perfection. And those truffle grits were amazing. Staff is wonderful and the atmosphere is perfect! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Came here for the first time with my family. Sat outside and the ambiance inside was very cute. Service was quick and friendly. The coffee was watery and not that great. Rest was perfect. I had the Lucha Libre with turkey sausage and grits. My son had the cinnamon swirl pancakes which were huge and flavorful. My husband had the California Benedict which he said was good but the English muffin wasn't toasted. Odd. Outside of that, I recommend it! Bring your own coffee. read more

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Best breakfast I have ever had. Hands down. Such a flavorful Benedict! Will be coming back for sure. Friendly staff and really cool atmosphere! read more

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Quaint joint nested in a small strip. Seating is cozy! Popular- expect to wait. Specialists in all things Benedict... highlight is they not only offer but exceeded expectations for GF options and practices! Food was savory, sweet and cooked to order. I had the Southern Belle, wife had California, girl had Cinnamon Swirl pancakes and her boyfriend had hot honey chicken. A la cart Eggs to order did not disappoint! Side salads were fresh greens perfectly wetted with a vinaigrette glaze and tossed with sunflower seeds and dried cranberries. Priced right for quality and service. Soft familiar background music was covered by the warm and energetic crowd noise peppered with laughter and celebrations. Staff were happy, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and dietary restrictions. A definite MUST TRY if you're a brunch-phile. read more

Excellent service, attentive staff and the food got out quickly. I got the Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit. It was good but I think I would get the honey sauce on the side next time so I could decide how much to add and mix with some regular syrup that was available on the table. Hubs got the Blueberry Danish French Toast. It was delicious. Definitely on the pricey side so not an every weekend venture, but we would come back to treat ourselves. Appreciated the offer for a coffee to go . Always. read more

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Super friendly to my dog. Great service. Good eggs and french toast. Lil privey but hey who isnt these days

Prices are outrageous. Food just average. No plans returning since so many other options available.

Hello Chef Michael, I would like to address the comments yput made in the google post that I am unable to respond to.... 1. I gave the coupon to another table because as stated they were going back home to another state. After everyone's horribly rude attitude, I'd never waste money on your establishment. 2. I did not put the coffee on anyone's table. I drank orange juice. I greatly appreciate you getting your facts straight before trying to shame me. I also have a Public Health degree I understand how cleanliness works. 3. As the owner you should have come out to address the situation. We asked for a manager. Instead all 5 of the employees stared and ran their mouths and we never spoke to anyone. 4. ANY restaurant would have taken it off. It was YOUR employees MISTAKE! She did not say sorry not bother to come back over and check on the others patrons meals. 5. I was being polite and gave you 5 Stars for the food and atmosphere to be polite. the service was absolutely appalling. Since you want to be so rude and point the blame I will gladly change them to 1 stars. So thank you kindly. 6. I do hope you find some new employees that are caring and non argumentative. Its a shame that you responded the way you did and trust a bunch of children who are in the WRONG over a paying customer. 7. Im just clearing up MY name. I, the person with the issue had to go up to the counter myself to report the food being wrong as no one came to check on how the food was. I gave the coupon to someone else because I will not be eating there ever again and neither will any of my friends/family. (Especially the people that don't live here) Also, we were told you were going to give us a discount..... 20% off does not suffice for the order that was incorrect. I will however, post your rude response so people know how the business is run. My review may not hurt your restaurant but it obviously hurt your feelings and you know you and your staff were in the wrong or you would not have responded how you did! Thanks read more

Delicious food with excellent service! Many unique chef centric selections in addition to more standard breakfast items presented with a tasteful flair. Gorgeous wall mural. read more

They haven't been down here in a while. They have been some changes made. I don't love that the menu is Pokémon cards. The food was delicious! read more

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I have loved coming here for years and they never disappoint. One word- presentation. They actually care about the food they are serving and I've never gotten anything that felt rushed out. The staff are always super kind and friendly. It is by far my favorite breakfast spot to take anyone from out of town or just for an occasional breakfast date with the hubs. Ps they dropped some really unique Pokémon inspired menus that you gotta go see for yourself! read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Tropical French toast- huge serving packed full of flavor! - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The service was amazing, very friendly staff. Love how the menu is smaller so I wasn't struggling to decide what I wanted. Great atmosphere and best benedict and pancake we've ever had. read more

Eternal Sunshine Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The French toast I had was good and the syrup tasted very fresh not sure if they make it theirselves but was different from what I've had. Only downside is I ordered fruit on the side and it was a Togo order they forgot to add it that's my only complaint. read more