This is a small cafe by the Kure beach pier offering a good amount of coffee and non-coffee…read moreoptions. They make your drink fast and the coffee is quite the pick me up to start your day. This place is definitely worth checking out when you're in town or a local!

Too often we miss the boat before they close, but this time we made a point to stop by twice…read more My spouse got her favorite coffee, mermaid magic and she ordered a half gallon to bring home too. You need to order it a day in advance. I got a concoction of blueberry and marshmallows that was sweet and delicious!! The bldg is tiny inside, so no place to sit, but the staff is always super nice so that makes up for it.

The staff is so kind and friendly! The drinks are perfect. The beer selection is great!!!read more

During our three day trip to Carolina beach, we spent each morning at Crush and Grind getting "kick…read moreass service" from the rad dude at the counter! He really gave amazing customer service by greeting each person who walked in and remained chill even when the line grew and he was the only person working. We tried many drinks but my personal fav was the Seabee! If you like a sweet latte, I highly recommend this one!

Super duper sweet! Like really sweet! If I'd have asked for half sweet I'd have been way happier…read more Nonetheless, vibe was "immaculate" in the words of my husband lol. Definitely a local place. The breakfast bagel was oh my heavenly!!!! We got a bacon egg and cheese and forgot to take a pic... it was that good lol. This is right by a quieter beach entrance so a stroll after was perfect.

We stopped to get a coffee here while we were visiting - the outside is unassuming but the coffee…read moreand espresso drinks we got were tasty! Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

We decided to order donuts midweek for breakfast during our vacation. We also tried the glazed…read morecroissant and donut holes. For my taste, the original glaze is too sweet. If you really like sweet things, you'll probably love it. My Espresso High donut was absolutely perfect (10/10) and will be my go-to whenever I return to Wake and Bake. My husband had the Carolina Sand donut and loved it. The online ordering was very convenient, and they had our order ready for us at pickup time.

Unique donut shop located in a shopping center near the beach. They had a ton of donut choices on…read moretheir massive chalkboard menu and had a display showing off the different donuts as well. Everything looked delicious, but I settled on the glazed croissant and the couch potato donut. The glazed croissant is a must order! It's the best of both breakfast worlds - a croissant with glazed donut frosting. The couch potato donut was a great mixture of sweet from the frosting and salty with the chips. Service was wonderful too! There was only one employee working the cash register, but when the line was getting longer, an employee that was folding boxes stopped what he was doing to jump in and help. I'd come back here - especially because I need to try all of their donut flavors!

What a cool place!?! My friend and I stopped by for a drink after exploring the Aquarium down the…read moreday. The vibe is warm and inviting when you first come in. They had lots of seasonal coffee offerings listed, but we were here for the wine... and a cookie... AND a cinnamon roll! Both of which they warmed up for us. Alicia was the one who helped us decide on wines. Her recommendations were excellent! We also bought a bottle of a white Pinot Noir at her recommendation, so unique! Definitely not something you see every day. They had tons of local beers on tap, so if you're not into wine and coffee that might call to you more. I tried a taste of the Taco Lime which was like a Mexican lager. It was pretty good! I can't wait to come back and check them out again.

Tried the gingerbread latte (hot) from the new winter menu! Service and latte was great!…read more Get down there on Monday nights $4 drafts! Get location and time and owner is willing to support community and school with giveback nights!

The food & drinks were amazing! Interesting (in a good way) drink menu…read moreService was great with friendly servers. Nice vibe to the cafe

The espresso at this place is top-notch. If you like the taste of espresso, just know that every…read moreshot they pull is smooth and strong. I've been here a couple times and love the location. The only thing that can be frustrating is the wait times and being lost in the shuffle of people, but once you get the coffee, you forget about it.

Amazing customer service today. Truly two angels working behind the counter. I'm a tourist and they…read morewere so kind to me. Thank you!

Super eclectic shop! Coffee is delicious. Pipping HOT and made to order. Staff is incredibly kind…read moreand helpful - treats you like you're a local. The shop itself is so unique and welcoming. Filled with local art, toys for kids to play while at the shop, and beautiful plants to admire. ALL are WELCOME people and pets ‍ even giving your little fur family members treats while visiting.

My wife and I were about to start our drive back home to Richmond when we decided to get some…read moresandwiches to go. We ordered ahead on line and picked up. She said the place was cute and that we would have to go next time we're in town. The plain bagel my sandwich came on was on of the best bagels I've ever had. Top was crispy and flakey while still soft and warm on the inside. Will be trying again!

Cute breakfast place. Not a ton of seating but a lot of people seemed to be ordering to go. My…read morebreakfast bagel was good- with all the good reviews I was kinda expecting something amazing tho. Would be a good quick spot to grab something that isn't a fast food chain!

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!

Staff: so nice and friendly, patient. Attentive. Quick and mindful of those new to the business and…read morehow to order. Donut station was separate from rest of the store but I liked the clear window to see in. You can watch the process. She was meticulous at how she made them. Gloves on etc. Location: very convenient! Off the main road coming on to the island and it will be to your right. It's great to have a second option for coffee! They offer drip, cold brew AND espresso. There is a private lot with ample parking. Little tables outside with seating of you want to hang and have your food and drink. I ordered iced latte. The espresso is strong so ask for extra milk if you like a light latte but it's a good earthy espresso. I will be back here for morning coffee. Donuts were amazing. I got plain ones but I know my kids will love this place especially with the design your own version. Some enhancements maybe later would be good: tablet ordering vs paper. Maybe even to print at the donuts station and prepay vs pay at one register. A treat bin outside if allowed. Otherwise it's not deal breaker for me! I'll be back. Welcome to CB!!

I discovered Kaldia few months ago. My family and I have been thoroughly enjoying their flavored…read morecoffee's. If you like flavored coffee you have to try them! You won't be disappointed! Follow them on Instagram and you could possibly win a 5lb bag of a spectacular flavored coffee like I did! I just received my winning bag of Rainforest Crunch! It's amazing!! The people at Kaldi are so friendly and they have terrific customer service! Will definitely continue to order with them.

From the owner: Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters is a family-owned and operated wholesale coffee roastery located off…read morethe coast of NC. Newly engaged couple Alex and Tracey established Kaldi Gourmet Coffee in 1995, and since then, the team at Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters has expertly custom-roasted blends and flavored coffees to cater to each customer's unique taste. We take pride in our diverse selection that encompass organic, fair trade, and Rainforest Alliance certified wholesale coffees, all freshly roasted to order. Tracey and Alex now have two daughters, one of whom works alongside them every day, making Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters the realization of their absolute dream come true. Order your custom roasted coffee today!