The Celtic Creamery provides reasonably priced ice cream that tastes absolutely phenomenal!read more

This review involves both Celtic Creamery and DoorDash…read more If you order from Celtic Creamery through DoorDash, be aware. My last two orders had major issues. On 6/4, my order arrived completely melted because the ice cream had leaked through a paper lunch bag after the containers weren't properly closed. I figured "mistakes happen" and let it go. However, my most recent order (6/23) arrived with only one of the three items I paid for ( on a $45+ order). I remember not too long ago when businesses took more ownership of problems like this. I know DoorDash can issue a partial refund, but that isn't really the point. I paid for a service and tonight when something went wrong, everyone just pointed somewhere else. The part I can't get past is that LITERALLY no one could tell me where the rest of my order went. Like, hello?! The driver said there were no additional bags. So I called Celtic Creamery and the guy on the phone said they had tried to tell him there were multiple bags as the dasher left (which I have a hard time believing when the dasher was a 5 star dasher with over 1k ratings.) But if that's true...then where did the other $27 of my order go? What surprised me even more was that NO ONE offered a practical solution. If the missing items were still at the shop, I would have gladly driven over to pick them up. Even something as simple as, "We're sorry. Come pick up the rest of your order, and here's a free scoop or a small gift card for the inconvenience," would have gone a long way toward keeping me as a customer. Instead, the conversation ended with little more than an apology and no real attempt to resolve what happened. A lack of ownership is what lost my business. While DoorDash shares *some* responsibility, these issues have happened with different drivers on multiple orders from Celtic Creamery, which makes me question the store's packaging and order verification process. If a business chooses to offer delivery, orders should be packaged securely and verified before they leave the store--especially when signature desserts cost $12 or more a piece. The ice cream itself is good. Our first order was excellent, which makes these last two experiences even more disappointing. Unfortunately, repeated problems with missing items, melted deliveries, and a lack of accountability mean I won't be ordering from Celtic Creamery again.

Ordered a dozen donuts, unfortunately kids and parents were disappointed. We were excited with the…read moreflavors , ordering mostly originals- French toast, maple bacon, lemon, cookies and cream, s'mores and then made 4 donuts custom flavors, chocolate glazed with m&ms, sprinkles, marshmallow swizzle, etc. The donuts were overfried- crisp darker brown on the outside and soft on the inside but almost oozing with oil. The donuts were small, it almost was like there wasn't enough doughnut for the amount of topping. We had been to OKI donuts on a previous vacation and were happy to see that it was the same owners. We were hoping for the same fantastic donuts. Disappointed that it fell short and especially that it was $29 for a dozen that nobody really wanted to even finish eating.

Let me start by saying that although this is a donut shop, do NOT disregard the ice cream. Because…read moreto me, the ice cream is the star. Not only do they not price the ice cream by scoop (so you get LOTS of ice cream), but they make their waffle cones fresh! You do get to try any flavors you're interested in. They even have some flavors that are vegan (made with oat milk)! We also got a tootie fruity donut that was good, and tasted like cake. But I still believe that the ice cream should be given their due! 8/10 - if you love sweets, you will love this place!

It's a walk up ice cream bar. They do have food, but we all had ice cream cones. I had coffee. It…read morewas great good coffee flavor. Like eating a cup of coffee with cream. Yum! The family all said they give it two thumbs up as well. It gets crowded, but don't let that deter you. They are good at staying friendly and keeping the line moving. Many people seemed to walk. We drove and have no problem with parking in their private lot.

The options are somewhat limited but the soft serve is wonderful! Watch out if you have kids…read morebecause soft serve melts fast, bring some wipes too as extra napkins were hard to come by here. We went back multiple times on our stay though, our kids loved the flavored ice and we enjoyed the soft serve! It's a small outdoor spot with limited seating so be ready to enjoy your treat while standing.

Super convenient "convenience store" in the Kure Beach area. They have a little bit of everything…read moreand an ice cream shop attached. Friendly staff too.

The Kwik Mart was a good one stop shop for when we needed something here or there…read moreAttached to the Islander Kwik Mart is sno cone & ice cream shop. These were the best sno cones we had on the island! Service a little slow there but experience good.

First time going, great food great atmosphere and not costly. The fried okra was as homemade,…read moreburger wraps were great and the fries were hot hot. Good service also.

Beach House Burgers here for the rescue! Honestly nothing except bagels across the street was open…read morein that close area on a Friday midday. We had driven from morning all the way to Kure to enjoy the beach first thing. We did not want a burger or anything greasy we wanted healthy food - but the universe had different plans for us and after walking within the blocks checking each restaurant in each corner the only one opened was them and no wonder it was so busy and popular.. it was the only thing available. But surprisingly it was delicious. The double burger with cheese wasn't greasy and not too salty so definitely a good order! My mother had fried and it was not bad at all. If you want a quick bite for cheap this is the stop. Such a very local beach vibe little stand - a burger stand to fill up your stomach and you can enjoy the beach all day long!

My mother bragged about this place the whole trip, but she was Wright the ice cream is juicy,…read morecreamy, fresh and sooo good!!! I do recommend they should give a variation with the cones but hey no complaints I still loved it!!!

First - THANKS for being open until 10pm on a Thursday! Great simple cone options for a decent…read moreprice (a small is about $3 and was plenty without being overkill or too little ---- dare I say 'just right'?!). They have cup options with toppings, everything looked fresh & clean. I love the idea of adding just a touch of flavor to a plain vanilla-twist (soft serve) cone, great little treat! This is not a 'gourmet' ice cream shop, just a quaint little soft-serve place on the boardwalk. And I appreciate not having to pay $8 for a little soft serve cone that had a great twist of flavor....was it 'epic'? no....but 'just right' ? Yesssssir. ;o)

Awesome spot! I'm dairy free & gluten free and hardly ever get to join in on dessert time with my…read morefamily but this place had so many options! Everything is so well labeled and the 3 ladies working were so unbelievably kind and informative. They encouraged me to try almost all the DF options and were excited to hear my thoughts. The flavors were super unique too, chili mango, honey lavender, etc and I honestly didn't think I'd like them but I loved every single one!! My husband was pretty pumped about the carrot cake flavor. We will definitely be back when visiting town. Thanks for making your place feel so inclusive!

I ordered the mango Italian ice and it was great. Fresh mango flavor and very refreshing. I also…read moretried the mint chip which was very good. Staff was very friendly and nice. Shop had good vibes.

Excellent, freshly made donuts. So delicious! I'm not a huge donut person but these were soft with…read morejust the right amount of crunch on the outside. And the glaze was plentiful. This is a no-frills, open air store near the Boardwalk's rides and arcade. Staff was friendly and welcoming. I didn't have a long wait (only 1 person in front of me) but I hear there are sometimes lines here. Cash only! If I'm back in Carolina Beach again, this will be a priority stop.

This place is such a cool throwback. It's got a 1950s beach diner vibe, and the concept is as…read moresimple as it gets: fresh glazed donuts and cold milk. They're cash only, so make sure you bring some. We got a dozen donuts for $13, which is honestly hard to believe these days compared to places like Dunkin. The service was one of the highlights. The older lady who took our order was incredibly friendly and kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. She made the whole place feel welcoming and seemed like she genuinely enjoyed being there. One of my favorite parts was watching the donuts being made right after we ordered. Seeing them come out fresh made the wait worth it. They were served warm, and the dough was so soft and airy it practically melted in your mouth. The sweet glaze was perfect without being overwhelming, and the cold milk was the perfect pairing. I found out about this place through locals, and after eating here I understand the hype. The walls are covered with awards and news articles, including one recognizing them as the 2nd best donut shop in the country. I can definitely see why people rave about it. If you're in Carolina Beach, this place is absolutely worth the stop.

If in or around the Carolina Beach area GO THERE...!!!…read moreFamily owned for 4 decades n unique as they come. You can create your own ice cream combination or order from the Squigley Girl's Favorite list. I had the Emily: Raspberry, Lemon, n Cheesecake. OMG!! Head's up, they are a cash only transaction business....an ATM machine is on sitr!

Wonderful ice cream. I love the thin mint flavor. It's a really cool concept mixing toppings. It's…read morecash only though. And it gets busy. But the ice cream is 100% worth it.

Great place for coffee, cookies and premade food! It gets crowded so have patience, but it's well…read moreworth the stop.

I did not say you didn't have air conditioning. I said lack of. I tried to be as specific as…read morepossible. Like I said before my dogs have been inside your store for many years so you recently decided to follow a law that that is almost never implemented. Your employee even said they were about to post a sign outside. I did not write this review to make a DIG as you stated. I tried to let you know other specific issues that myself, friends and family had problems with. But honestly all I hear is excuse after excuse! Not a big deal... there are Numerous stores and restaurants here in the island that welcome our dogs.