The staff are quick and friendly. The donuts are warm and so amazing I w eat back twice during my…read morestay.

Despite a couple scathing reviews I've written over the years, I really try hard to only do good…read moreYelp reviews simply because posting a bad review unfairly is playing with a person's livelihood. That being said, I feel like this review should be viewed more as a public service announcement. Call it what you want, it ain't good, but neither are these donuts, so there's that... Just this morning, my wife asked me what kind of donuts I wanted, and my exact response was, "I don't care. A bad donut is better than a good bagel any day, so get me whatever." About 30 minutes later, I was proven wrong AND introduced to the only bad donut I've ever eaten. First of all, understand going into this place that chaos theory is their business model. By that I mean this: whatever your vision of a "donut" is, flip it upside down and inside out, and then make it all way more complex and intricate than it needs to be, and that's what you're going to get here. If the idiomatic phrase "too clever by half" were a donut place, it would be this donut place because they take a simple donut and turn it into a Rube Goldberg device that just isn't as good as it is complex. As far as texture goes, think of a donut in your head. Whatever your favorite is, think of that. You may think of sweet, dense, cakey donuts capable of holding tons of toppings (think Dunkin), or you may think of the uber-sweet, light-and-fluffy donuts glazed and hot off the conveyor belt (think Krispy). Now that you've pictured that, mash them both up together. Take a cake donut and treat it like a "hot off the belt" donut while frying it in oil that's too cold so it absorbs too much grease. Cakey donuts and Krispy donuts, they aren't the same, friends, and they shouldn't be treated the same because what you're going to get if you do is nothing like the donut in your head. Next, flavor-wise, understand that these donuts are basically made from slightly more dense pancake batter. That's it, and not much sweeter I might add, and definitely nothing special. Here's where the whole thing goes off the rails though. They take all of these steaming round rings of run-of-the-mill and douse them with thin coats of whatever you want on them, and none of whatever they're putting on these convoluted collars of cake ends up as a solid covering; it all turns to a puddle of liquid disaster surrounding this so-called donut. You want a Boston cream? Well, they douse the whole thing in a watery chocolate glaze and slap a dollop of vanilla pudding into the hole of said disappointment. There! Done! You want a maple bacon donut? Well, kiss the maple goodbye, glaze it with something watery and too sweet, sprinkle it with sugar, and throw some bacon on top. There! Done! All in all, these were just really bad donuts that tasted like pancakes (I love pancakes, but these wouldn't even qualify as decent pancakes!). I'm sure it's a local novelty, and I'm sure they have cultivated a cult following of good ole southern Karens, Kens, and their kids, but I'm also sure their product doesn't live up to the definition of what a donut is in its most basic form. I have to assume they have survived because they are the only donut shop in the area, and they have the market cornered. I won't be a repeat customer, but good luck to you if you choose to try these, and I hope they're better than the two boxes I have that are going down for the dog to eat the second my wife turns her back.

Stopped into Daily Grind for breakfast after a sunrise walk on the beach, and it was the perfect…read moreway to start the day. The vibe was welcoming and exactly what you'd hope for from a local beach coffee shop. The staff were friendly and made us feel right at home. We ordered a couple of cold brews, bagels, a bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, and a cinnamon roll. Everything was fresh and hit the spot. The cinnamon roll was good, though compared to some of the best I've had I'd give it about a 7.6/10. Overall, Daily Grind is definitely worth a visit if you're in Surf City. Great coffee, friendly service, and a laid-back beach-town atmosphere make it an easy recommendation.

We had the pleasure of trying the Daily grind multiple days during our vacation, it's really…read moredelicious! The coffees are wonderful- multiple days we got an iced chai with 2 shots of espresso and Nutella flavoring. It's delicious. I tried the s'mores lattes- it was pretty good, not my favorite combo they have but overall it was tasty. The food is the only thing I had wished was a little better. The eggs were not seasoned so the sandwich overall was just okay. All of the bacon was on one end of the sandwich. On a croissant it was kinda bland. The workers are all very nice and the inside is clean and fun. We definitely recommend stopping in for their drinks!!

Great ice cream and lovely staff. My son is celiac and they went above and beyond to make sure his…read moreice cream was not cross contaminated. We will be back!

Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich (5/5): I always love a cookie ice cream sandwich. Nice, soft chocolate…read morechip cookies with a choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream. I wish I could've picked an ice cream flavor though. Tummy Trembler (4/5): Fun to do once. Six scoops of ice cream on a banana split and surrounded by eight donuts (they ran out and had to substitute brownies). Topped with sprinkles, Oreo, hot fudge, marshmallow, and caramel. *I just need to get their regular ice cream next time. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Many days the shop was closed during the posted business hours and I'd find out after making the…read moredrive to go there. I stopped supporting that local business! Eventually, the owner packed up and left.

Wow! This place is a hidden gem in near topsail beach, if you haven't tried it yet, you're missing…read moreout! Hands down the best protein shake I've ever had. Bonus because it was 100% vegan and gluten free! The owner was so lovely, this is a must every time we visit!

Pretty solid bacon egg & cheese. Drive through and parking lot was easy to access and the servers…read morewere sweet. I enjoyed my food but wish my hashbrowns were a little more crispy. Good coffee but not as good as other Dunkins' I've been to.

The store was clean and bright, and a pleasant and competent employee was stationed at the register…read moreto take orders. They got my standard coffee and a very complex mix (to me, my daughter ordered it) in an iced coffee correct. Both the cruller and the blueberry cake donuts were on the dry side; the jelly was good. The selection was not vast.

This review is for the meat department. We went in to get some precut pork ribs. There was only one…read morepackage left so we decided to ask the guys at the meat department if they were able to cut us some more and they said yes to just pick out this specific cut of meat and it could be done. Great! We did so and waited roughly 10-15 minutes for the process, as expected. He handed me the now cut meat and while walking away, I noticed it wasn't really cut how the packaged one was cut at all. We shrugged it off and decided we could just make some cuts when we got home to fix it up a bit. However, when we got home they were cut horribly and so inconsistently that we would've been better off buying the large chunk of meat and cutting it at home ourselves. Asked for 3lbs of meat... after having to recut ourselves at home, we got maybe 1-1.5lbs.

I loved this HT. It says "beach" all through it. They have the best quality everything with…read moregreat decor! The deli, meat and seafood section are fantastic! This is definitely a must shop stop for all grocery needs in the area.

Save 5 cents a gallon with the club card. Gas here now is 3.89 a gallon. (13 April 2026) Busy…read morelittle gas station outside top sail beech.

Pumps will clean out your account and hold your money 24-48hrs. Other gas stations I have no…read moreproblem at. Didn't even get gas. Had to cancel transaction and still hold placed on the account. Beware

One might think ordering one of their boxes would mean you get a box with all the food in it…read more Wrong. I recieved all of my food items in a bag. Both of my tacos were made incorrectly to the way i customized them, i received only the cheese that comes with the chips and cheese in the meal. Overally terrible. This is the third time this has happened. If you worked on May 3rd 2025 and worked from 11:00-3:30, you suck and I hope you get fired.

The workers seem to always be busy talking with each other to acknowledge the customer at the drive…read morethrough.. still don't understand how Taco Bell JUST announced chicken nuggets but when I ordered I was told they were discontinued!! Discontinued or don't feel like making them? Got home and the fries were soggy. Nacho was throwing together and not that tasty.. from what I can tell it's a clean place but given I always go in the evenings it is loud at the drive through from someone standing in the area talking with the others..

The shopping center was coming up around this place, but I was drawn by what looked like an…read moreinnovative menu. They offered me a lunch and dinner menu, but engendered some disappointment when they explained that numerous items were not available. I wasn't seeking paneer, but that's what I ended up with. It was a well-prepared dish evincing fruity and herbal notes. Ordering a bread with cheese in addition was probably not a great decision on my part and left me overly stuffed, but the onions in it added a mouthwatering aroma. I expect some supply issues with this restaurant being near the beach and relatively isolated. I hope that if I find my way back here, they are able to offer more options.

Hands down the best Indian food we've ever had -- and we're tough critics. Every dish was made with…read morecare, layered with complex flavors, and packed with fresh ingredients. You can taste the love in every bite. The red snapper moilee was buttery and perfectly cooked, the rogan josh lamb was fall-apart tender, and the mashed eggplant was unique and delicious. The naan basket was a must, and the mixed grill gave us a taste of everything -- all incredible. Heads up: food takes a little longer because it's made fresh to order, but that's part of the magic. It's absolutely worth the wait. The owner told us Saturdays get packed, so go on a quieter day if you're looking for a more relaxed vibe (or order takeout -- I bet it travels well). If there were an award for best Indian comfort food, this place would win it. Authentic, soul warming and unforgettable- we can't wait to go back!