Quick and friendly service. Was in a hurry, got breakfast to go. Ordered a BEC on a bagel, it was…read morevery good!

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.

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 summer of 2025. Conveniently located in the center of Topsail Island, it was a 15-minute drive from our 2022 Airbnb stay. With our stay at Saltwater Suites in 2025, the drive was less than 5 minutes. With four mornings between the two stays, we dined in at NY Corner Deli four times. It had everything we wanted. My son and I are sticklers for routine. In every visit to NY Corner Deli, we ordered the same thing: 2 scrambled eggs with toast & potatoes 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 in the four 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 at Tick Tock Diner in NYC. 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. We go to the beach to get away from the world. TVs keeps us connected to the world and the negativity that comes with it. Furthermore, there weren't many people in the dining area whenever we were here. I had only seen up to two other tables that were occupied. If you like a decent breakfast and a quiet atmosphere, NY Corner Deli is the place to be. I'll be back the next time I'm 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!

The food was excellent the service was friendly and welcoming. Has a diner vibe and was clean. We…read moreate outside and will be back again.

We ordered two pender burgers, but neither was edible. One was seared on both sides and completely…read morered, with the middle cold. The second burger was cooked properly; however, the bottom bun was completely mushy, and had gushed over the fries. So, we ended up using the lettuce we already had in the fridge and made a lettuce wrap burger and split it between two people. Then, we had the chicken tenders. The whole box consisted of one small tender and a nugget. The only positive takeaway from this experience was that the fries were good. I can not in good conscience recommend this restaurant for takeout or DoorDash deliveries. A complete waste of $60.

First of all, they are super nice people. Customer service is great! Couldn't be any better. The…read morehomemade bread was amazing. Loved every bite of my sandwich.

This place is a MUST try . I have been in a couple times and didn't realize they did made to order…read moresandwiches and hot fresh items for lunch until today. So we got the Reuben sandwich, penne vodka pasta, pierogies, and tried their coconut layer cake and it was ALL SO GOOD! Fresh , good quality ingredients is key & this is a great spot for lunch and they have a freezer with meals to take and go for lunch or dinner as well if you are looking for good but easy and quick. Will definitely be going back :) plus staff was super friendly

The restaurant was very clean. The service was awesome . We just had breakfast there for the 1st…read moretime. They service breakfast at lunch time also. If you can get Mrs.Dee as a server, SHE IS AWESOME! She loves her job and does it with passion. Also Mrs. JJ she so precious. Most definitely will recommended and return. And I apologize for no pic my phone was acting crazy but the food look like the menu. Definitely not disappointed.

I love this place!! The food is down-home and the people are just as nice and country as can be. It…read morereminds me of a place I used to eat at when I was a kid and that's a good thing!

we had lunch there yesterday and George, the owner, came over to our table and told us the Surf…read moreCity Smash story. The food is awesome - burgers, tots, fries, tortilla chips and surfer sauce. The service was spectacular and the restaurant was spotless. We liked it so much, we came back today and tried more menu items. We were really impressed with the crispy tater tots. These are the friendliest employees we have ever seen at any restaurant ever!! one of them was a Miami Dolphins guy and another one was a Dallas Cowboys guy.

Amazing staff (highlight: George who helped us), everyone was friendly, communicative and upbeat…read more The place was very clean, open seating. The place looked new and fresh. Good smell. It was not too crowded when we went. They seemed busy w online orders but all 3 staff were very attentive. We got our food fairly quick. Very popular spot. Amazing burgers, amazing fries, amazing donuts!!

PHO-NOMINAL!! (Sorry, couldn't resist). Very first customer and ex-NYer here ... This pho is the…read morebest I've had outside of NYC. It is SO bursting with flavor that it rivals anything in NYC. I highly recommend you try ASAP, over and over, and take all your friends and family too. I am pescetarian. I usually get vegetarian broth which is frequently bland and tasteless. It is hard to find vegetarian pho even in NYC, and even harder to find one with good flavor. This is not just good pho, not just great pho, not even amazing pho - this pho is something special! We were unable to try the appetizer during the soft opening, but we look forward to trying them very soon. The drinks were quite delicious as well. I tried the Thai Tea Honey Limeade. You may think it sounds weird. You may think those flavors don't work well together. You are forgiven for thinking so, but badly mistaken. I decided to be adventurous and try a crazy combination, and it was delicious!! However, do stir thoroughly before enjoying. **** UPDATE #1 **** We've been back multiple times and plan to keep returning. This time I tried the super delicious salty garlic fries & shrimp which had a hint of honey sesame, so they had the saltiness, sweetness, and savory combined! They don't skimp on the shrimp either! Highly recommend! I wanted more and could have eaten double! **** UPDATE #2 **** New off-menu access unlocked! Leveled up. Asked for a custom order of a Vietnamese sandwich but with shrimp. It is a delicious option for pescatarians and shrimp lovers. The owner/chef said he was able and willing to customize anything on the menu. Great to know! **** UPDATE #3 **** The PHO KING is BACK!!! Best Pho on the East Coast bar none. Accept no substitutions people. Demand only the best, only VK Pho. We feared they wouldn't return or recover after the damage to the storefront. So glad they're back!

As a vegetarian, I go here often…read more I love their veggie pho. I prefer this place over others because of the thickness of the noodle. They also have pretty good fresh veggies, compared to some places who do frozen veggies. Great prices, nice people and clean environment. They're also very accommodating. 1/2 the time I do 1/2 noodles extra veggie.

We ordered a large Stromboli and fried raviolis and it was all tasty. The Stromboli was packed with…read morecheese and chicken, and came with plenty of sauce for dipping but we would've liked a few more veggies. The only downside was the wait time. It took longer than we were told and they didn't seem that busy. I'd come back if I was in the area. It's a small place with minimal seating but also a patio.

When our favorite non-fancy Italian restaurant (Italian Bistro in Porters Neck) opened another…read morelocation in Hampstead (Surf City area), we didn't have high expectations. We've been patrons at the Porters Neck location for about 19 years, and love their basic Italian dishes, salads, pizza, and always friendly service. Well, I just have to say that if you like NY/NJ/CT-style thin crust pizza, you won't find better pie south of the Mason-Dixon Line than you will at their new location. And if you haven't had a slice of their Greek-style pizza, you are missing out on something really special. Not sure what else is on the Hampstead location's menu, but am looking forward to finding out. (Tip: I always order the Greek pie with extra tomato sauce and ask them to make it a little crispy...Perfecto!)

We were coming here for our vacation. It gets busy during the brunch hours. The line was out the…read moredoor. But there was plenty of seating indoor and outdoors. It looks like a house converted into a cafe. It would be a great place to work or study here. I got the coconut bowl, which was a little bit runny. I wish it was more thick and creamier with some honey to sweeten it. The BLAT was really good. I loved the paprika paired with the avocado.

Do not get the matcha here. Stick to açaí bowls & food. They don't have a whisk for the matcha &…read morejust pour it into milk.

This was our first outing in the area, and all we can say is amazing! From the first steps in the…read moredoor being greeted warmly, to the ambience, then the food itself, Outstanding! Meeting Mr Tony was a pleasure and we cannot wait to enjoy this wonderful place again. Ps;) grab a slice of cheesecake(homemade) on your way out the door, great way to finish the evening!

Dude, we love Smoky Tony's! The food is always great and well-priced, the service is warm and…read morefriendly, and don't even get me started on the cheesecakes! Worth every single calorie. Tuesdays and Thursdays are fun; they do trivia and music bingo. Always a good time!