What is better than ice cream at the beach? This shop was nice and cool, very clean, and decorated…read morewith what looked to be artwork from local schools. Super cute! I got a scoop of salted caramel and a scoop of Cookie Monster in a waffle bowl. It wasn't until later that I realized it could have been made into a sundae for the amount I paid but the young lady didn't offer. Oh well. The scoops were very generous and both of my flavors were awesome! Cookie Monster was definitely the favorite and what I would recommend.

Popped into 4C's on a Tuesday night in July. There was a short line when we arrived, but it moved…read morequick. There is seating inside for about 25 and it was pretty full. First thing you should know is that this is not Baskin-Robbins and you should not expect 33 flavors. Instead, expect a dozen or so house-made and curated flavors. Of course there are your standard flavors like Vanilla Bean and Chocolate. But then you have flavors like Lavender Lemon and Salted Caramel Oreo. Prices are reasonable for island pricing ($5for a single scoop). I went with a single scoop of MCC (mint chocolate chip) on a CHOCOLATE waffle cone. The ice cream was smooth with a healthy amount of chocolate chips and the chocolate cone paired nicely. In addition to the indoor seating, there is also ohtdoor seating that is shared by Larry's Deli-Q. I'm really just deducting a star for not having a menu board where the daily flavors are currently posted. Instead, you have to either lurk in between the tables or you wait until you get to the counter (no pressure). This is a solid spot for ice cream and I would drive down again the next time I'm in town.

Super cute ice cream shop in a small strip mall. The employees were sweet and helpful and they had…read morea huge selection of flavors! Several small tables inside, plus a small area with merchandise for sale. The white mint chip was delicious!!

So lucky to try Boombalatti's while visiting family in NC. The ice cream was amazing! Such unique…read moreflavors that were so creamy. The manager was so sweet and made cute little puppy cups for my two dogs. I couldn't help myself and needed to get a sweatshirt and t-shirt. Glad I came across this gem and can't wait to come back next visit!!

This place is so fun! I love that it was a gift shop as well. The prices were very reasonable! The…read morevibe was fun and staff all very nice. The mint moose tracks was really good.

I brought out of town guests to Sweet Alicious for some ice cream after a day at the beach. I don't…read moreeat ice cream, so I'm going on their review. There was only one girl working in the entire place! Where is good help?! She was calm, took care of everyone nicely, and never got flustered. Both got soft serve but one stated theirs was gritty and the other said theirs was bad and runny. The shop was cute and had VERY good prices on everything and it's a shame I couldn't give a better review. The young girl behind the counter deserves 10 stars, but the experience is a zero. Sorry.

Sugar Island is a cozy used book store, that sells pastries, coffee and a few vintage items and…read moreantiques. I loved the store from the moment I walked in, with the quirky ceiling and stacks of old books. There are two floors of books with scattered vintage items here and there. Downstairs, I found the coffee and pastries. I picked up a Raspberry Crisp to take home. All the cookies looked yummy. Upstairs, there are children's books in a section and then other adult books. I could have spent hours browsing. The staff as welcoming and friendly. There is plenty of parking in the little strip mall. This is a fun, independently-owned, place for a book lover to come on a rainy (or sunny) day.

Great bookstore and coffee shop. Wide variety of books, plus local jams and other foods, decor,…read morecoffee and I think pastries. We had just had breakfast so were here for the books. We each found something cool. Service was great. Prices a little high, but, you're at the beach. Easy access, decent parking. Definitely would come 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!!

The best ice cream!! Great and friendly service! Very clean shop! And the owner was very kind!!read more

Great ice cream with multiple dairy free options. Good place to hang out for a sub-11 year old as…read morethey play kids movies on a large screen. Milkshakes leave a little to be desired.

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)

2nd time visiting and it's shay's my favorite coffee spot in Surf City! Seriously no other…read morecompares, if I could pack the shop up and take it home with me I would!

To start off, I love ice cream. I eat lots of ice cream. The ice cream here is good because it is…read moreice cream, but it is nothing special to go out of the way for. The reason for the low rating is that the prices and the serving sizes are ridiculous. The scoops are the slightly bigger than the size of the Little Tikes plastic scoops, and they cost $3-5 per scoop depending on the size you get. I think it is just about the most I've had to pay for ice cream and simultaneously the least amount I've gotten. It looks like the prices used to be much lower, but at the current prices I would never visit here again.

Such amazing food and service! We went here our second day on vacation. It was very busy and took…read moreabout 30 minutes to get our food, but it was well worth the wait. We ordered the burgers as well as a fried chicken sandwich, and everything was so good. Everybody's meal came with these fried pita chips that were amazing. We had such a great experience that we came back our last day of vacation. It was much less busy for lunch. Mark was the employee taking our order, and he provided us with a spectacular customer experience. He made us feel so welcomed and took great care of us. I recommend this restaurant to anybody that visits Topsail Island! We will definitely be back!

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!!

Highly recommend Imaginary Cakes!! I ordered a SpongeBob birthday cake and they exceeded my…read moreexpectations! The cake tasted just as amazing as it looked and was a huge hit at my birthday weekend. I've gotten so many compliments!

EVERYTHING is delicious. Down to every last detail and crumb…read more Imaginary's Creativity and skill are unchallenged. For more than15 years we have been ordering and enjoying Imaginary's cakes. Wedding cakes, Graduation cakes, multitudes of Birthday cakes and I even ordered a birthday cake for myself one year. Imaginary Cakes has exceeded our expectations in every way, every time! From ordering, selecting style, size, filling, flavor of cake(s), working together to finding exactly the right personalized appearance/decorations, we have loved every single cake!! And all of that adds up to 90% of our love for Imaginary Cakes. Claiming the remaining 10% is Imaginary's Customer Service. They have been available to help with any question(s) we may have had. Thank you Imaginary Cake Gals & Guys (hmmmm that doesn't read quite right somehow) for many years of deliciousness!!