Such a cute place! Not a ton of seating but everything comes out pretty fast. The waffle is so…read moregood! Hot and sweet with a little cinnamon sugar taste! Good lattes and the bagel sandwiches were great too! We actually ate here twice on our little weekend getaway! Walk the pier while you're there too!

Ruby's Coffee House was one of our favorite stops on Oak Island! We ordered the house drip coffee,…read morea chai tea, and a bacon, egg, and cheese croissant, and everything was fantastic. The coffee was fresh, the chai was flavorful, and the croissant was delicious and hit the spot for breakfast. However, we finished our drinks before we got our breakfast so that was disappointing. We arrived around 8:30 a.m., and while there was already a line, it grew quickly after we got there. The wait was definitely noticeable, but completely worth it. Parking can be a challenge, but that's pretty common everywhere on Oak Island, so we didn't hold that against them. What we especially appreciated was how family-friendly it felt. We had a baby with us, and the atmosphere was welcoming and accommodating for families with little ones. It made for an easy and enjoyable breakfast stop. Great food, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. Just plan for a little extra time if you're visiting during the morning rush. We'd absolutely come back!

A great little spot to get ice cream in Oak Island. The seating is limited but people don't linger…read moretoo long so unless it's packed you'll likely be able to grab a chair. They are efficient and move quickly. My kids loved the Cookie Monster ice cream and I did too! Plenty of options and no one in our group was disappointed. A family next to us said they had come every night of their trip and I'm not shocked, it was a great spot.

They have insanely good ice cream. All the flavors we tried were amazing and they even have dairy…read morefree options. It was quick to get and plenty of seating options outside. It was very hot and no less hot outside the stand which does stink for summer days and melting. The price point is higher but it wasn't terrible and the size was good for the cost. The teens working weren't the most friendly but nothing rude, it was hot, its peak season and I know everyone's tired. Would come back for sure

Stopped in while exploring Southport and ended up loving this place. The old house style gives it a…read morereally cozy feel. I had the Smithville Club sandwich and it was incredible tasted homemade. The Dirty Horchata Latte was amazing, and my partner couldn't stop talking about her Peach Iced Tea. Both drinks were perfect for a hot summer day.

Coconut Caramel latte is fabulous!! Great gifts -- get a…read moreshirt --and friendly service! Stop here!!

Omg So GOOD Had a…read morevariety of yummy treats! Make sure you stop here!! Super friendly staff too.

We walked in 20 minutes to closing not one person looked at us or spoke. Finally someone walked…read moreover and said how can I help. There was hardly anything left which is understandable but what was left looked dry and old. When we asked if there was a deal since they were about to close the lady said no very rudely. The brownies and churros are so incredibly mid. Take your money elsewhere to someone that actually cares about their customers. They are always rude and snobby at this burneys!

the food is great! so welcoming when you walk in the door. I give their chicken sandwich a 10/10…read more they have amazing pasta salad, definitely recommend coming here!!

I went there on vacation. Food was solid, coffee was solid. Service was quick and with a smile. The…read moreambiance was a small place that was busy so my gf and I waited outside with our dog while we were getting our order prepared.

I think I just experienced the best scoop of ice cream I've ever had! If it's in season, I highly…read morerecommend the Strawberry Coconut ice cream at Beaches N Cream. When I couldn't decide what I wanted, the young girl behind the counter recommended it to me and said it's one of her favorites. The ice cream here is 100% worth waiting in line for! I can hardly wait to go back for more!

The best ice cream at Holden Beach. So many yummy flavor offerings. The chocolate peanut butter is…read morea Reeses lovers dream. The staff is so friendly. Such fun beach vibes!

Seriously the best little local coffee shop in the area. We look forward to trips to the beach…read morehust to get coffee from cafe ahora!

I'm giving the coffee a five star review for taste. I got the Hateras, which was sweet and creamy…read morewith the coffee ice cubes. Definitely on the pricey side just under $10 over 10 with tip. I will say these cups are very flimsy and the lids do not stay on well just going from my car to my apartment. The lid came off twice. Definitely a recipe for disaster. The girl working at the counter was super nice.

The Wilmington/Leland area is lacking something. It is really hard to find a place that has great…read morecoffee and great food. There are a few that have one or the other, rarely both. The ones that do have both, it's more of a sit down to eat food and not great for grab and go (which is essential for a coffee spot). That's when we found The Kozy Bean! The coffee was fantastic! The food was truly impressive and cooked to order! Service was very welcoming and inviting. The location itself feels like a converted home (don't know if it is) and offers several different rooms you can sit to enjoy your order or even spend some time remote working. There is also outdoor seating and we were told they sell beer and wine in the evenings with fire pits available. This place is a little tucked away in BSL, but man it is worth it!

There's this cute guy named Zach there every Wednesday although he doesn't work there. The drinks…read moreare also nice had a good smore special. Good place to chill.