Great espresso. Drinks run on the sweeter side. Fast service. Great indoor and outdoor seating,…read moreclassic coffee shop aesthetic.

visiting town and randomly walked in. decent matcha and coffee. liked that the matcha wasn't super…read moresweet.

Sometimes all you need is a sunny day in a coastal town with your favorite coffee in hand. Hidden…read moreGrounds is one of those places that feels like a little Wilmington treasure. Don't let the line fool you--they move quickly, and while you wait, you can soak in the charm of their beautiful backyard oasis. My go-to order is the Salty Dino, a perfect blend of salted caramel and vanilla that never disappoints. If you're looking for something a little more fun, the Dino Campfire comes topped with a toasted marshmallow and feels like a cozy treat in a cup. And whatever you do, don't leave without a pastry. Their homemade Pop-Tarts are absolutely elite and worth every bite. Between the incredible coffee, delicious baked goods, and fun merchandise to take home, Hidden Grounds is the kind of spot that keeps you coming back every time you're in Wilmington.

4.75 Super fun…read morevibes, great decor and ambiance, great service. There most likely will be a line, it moves quickly so don't let that scare you off. Order, go out back, and wait for your name to be called. Lots of Dino's and seats available, including swinging chairs. Lots of fun merch options from tees to hats and stickers. Marlboro man- half sweet and iced- very good. Brown Sugar- Shaken espressso with brown sugar and cinnamon- made mine with oatmilk. It overly sweet and can still taste the coffee. 2 Minty Matchas (mint chocolate chip ice cream taste) 1 strawberry- strawberry shortcake taste They offered some food options- mostly pastries and a few cookies. No down size, wish there were other options for eating, but main focus here is the coffee and they do it well.

This genuinely might have been the best coffee I've had! I got the red velvet latte, and while it…read morewasn't necessarily red, it tasted like a rich and delicious mocha. The chocolate shavings on top really put it over the edge for me and made it extra tasty. The girl behind the counter was so sweet and helpful as well, and had our drinks out pretty quickly. The inside is very cute and has a decent amount of seating. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time!

When I'm on vacation, I always love trying new coffee shops, and I was excited when I came across…read morethis one. Maven takes a different approach to coffee, skipping the standard heavy syrup you find in most places and instead focusing on carefully crafted pieces of art. I would describe their style as a hybrid between the craftsmanship of fine dining, the flavor blending of craft cocktails, all wrapped up in an artistic display. The people working here are skilled and very friendly and happy to explain their menu My wife had the campfire latte, which was a gentle s'mores flavor with freshly crumbled graham cracker topping in a marshmallow they toasted right in front of you as a top. Most importantly, it was very coffee forward on flavor with very minimal but appropriate use of sweetening flavors. I had the chocolate cherry truffle latte, which was again very coffee forward with very subtle and perfectly balanced flavors. Most interestingly, the drinks were a very fair price, because with this level of artistry in presentation you'd expect it to be expensive. This was a great little stop on vacation, and if I was local I would come more often. They are definitely stepping out of the mold of the traditional mainstream coffee shop, And doing a great job.

Me, my brother, and my sister in law went here and it was delicious! I got the berry good cold…read morebrew, my brother got the lemon bar matcha (I think that's what it's called), and my SIL got the Taurus drink. My SIL also got a planner and I got a Mother's Day card because they sell a bunch of fun items inside. Lovely, helpful staff, as well!

10 out of 10. Amazing coffee and service. While visiting Wilmington, I googled this gem and…read moredecided to indulge. It's a cute quaint coffee shop with great trinkets, stationary, mugs, cards and of course - Coffee. I had the Golden Gal (see photo). It was delightful. The baristas were super helpful and friendly. I seriously wanted to return for another one or one of the other drinks. But it was my last day in Wilmington . But I will certainly be back.

We love stopping by here to get a great coffee and awesome service! The bakery items are a perfect…read moresweet treat. You can buy their coffee and they will grind it for you. We highly recommend The Mexican or for a light roast the Ethiopian. Can't wait to go back to Luna Caffe again

This spot is very nicely decorated and has a great indie vibe! The staff was really friendly and…read morehelpful with questions I had too. Parking a bit crazy but I guess that's the norm here. I initially swung by to satiate my matcha craving, but it wasn't that great. It doesn't have much flavor so I added my own matcha when I went home. My friend said their coffee was good but nothing crazy. I would come back to try some of their food if I was in the area, they have so many great reviews so swing by if you're in town!

Great service and iced matcha (unsweetened). Staff was very friendly and helpful. Several outlets…read moreto recharge. Cute area for little ones to play while parents get their caffeine fix. Adorable bathroom decor. Definitely will be back next trip to Wilmington.

Really loved the concept and their summer menu is so fun!…read more Located right downtown so it's very convenient to park and wander around. A little sad that their card machine was down, so I couldn't get everything I wanted, but I did get to try the blueberry cobbler latte! Light coffee flavor and I couldn't really taste the cookie, but there was a yummy thick blueberry top that made up for it!

What a lovely hidden gem in town! I tried their banana milk cold brew and would recommend it to…read moreanyone coming as it was delicious. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere is perfect for working or studying. As someone who lives in the neighborhood, I can't believe I haven't been here sooner!

Last weekend I explored this coffee shop bookstore, basically an urban legend concept in most…read morecities these days. The place is wedged at the edge of a neighborhood that backs up to one of the main city streets. I believe I saw about six parking spots total in the gravel parking lot. ZOLA's coffee menu is a unique blend of spiced lattes and especially sourced beans. There's just a couple breakfast bar type food items to choose from. After looking over the menu a few times, a barista stepped out from behind the coffee bar and started talking with me about the menu options. I tried the cumin latte which definitely peaked my mind. I then explored the diverse selection of used and new books in the space. Most of the reading selections were unknown to me, a rare experience. I picked up a journal on women's spirituality. There is something for everyone at ZOLA's.

This place is so well designed! It's by river lights so a bit of a hike for me. But came here for…read morebrunch with a friend. The owner is so sweet. Everyone who worked there was great. My coffee was so yummy and was a special seasonal flavor. The fried chicken sandwich was would totally recommend!

Getting busier and I still like it here, they have hired some new girl who completed messed up the…read moreorder and the order it came out and forgot our muffin. The ambiance it relaxing something is missing but I still like it, The owners are pretty amazing but I am starting to think they are seeing it as work now instead of an adventure as how it felt when we first went a couple years (?) ago. I Hope they continue to revisit what and how they are doing and maybe even change the concept every now and then. I still recommend them and I will go back!

Good, quick and nice folks! I did drive through so didn't see the inside. Coffee was good and fresh.read more

Amazing staff and the best coffee in Wilmington. Clear to see how they have been here for so long…read more The OG!

We were taking a walk near the beach and craving something refreshing so we decided to stop by The…read moreWorkshop. The interior is cute and cozy. There's outdoor seating available, which is a great option for beach weather. My smoothie and sandwich came out quickly and everything tasted great. The Workshop was the perfect little pitstop. Great drinks and food, fast service, and a charming atmosphere.

Great little breakfast spot! Healthy options are always so hard to find - I really enjoyed their…read morenut butter and avocado toasts and their smoothies are all natural, don't taste over sugary and have protein in them! Great quick spot to grab a bite to eat when you're in Wrightsville Beach. We went twice we enjoyed it so much! Recommend to anyone who's looking for something quick, nutritious and right by the beach.