The sign on the street caught my eye so we decided to give Port City Java a try. I ordered an Iced…read moreSalted Toffee Latte - oh my, it was so tasty. It definitely was borderline in the dessert department but worth it. Also Ordered hot dirty chai and it was good- barista did a great job making it really hot like my husband likes it.

Port City Java is a great Wilmington area alternative to Starbucks. This Southport location is…read morelocated in the heart of the downtown core next to the Amuzu theater and has bright and welcoming interiors. After a somewhat disappointing experience at one of the Wilmington Port City Java locations where my drink was overloaded with ice, I made sure to ask to ask if it can be made with less ice, and the staff delivered by making a Mocha Freeze that was smooth and great tasting. It wasn't too sweet and more importantly, it wasn't over 40% ice. While it wasn't the best crafted drink I've had at a coffee shop, it was a solid 4.5/5 experience, which I'm happy to round up since the service was warm and friendly. I'd recommend giving Port City Java a shot for your caffeine needs in Southport.

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!

Great espresso!! If you know the pain of finding good espresso on the east coast then you will…read moreunderstand how excited I am about this place! The staff were incredibly helpful and knew what they were doing. I didn't need it but the stewardess' swear by the "Red Eye." It's drip + shots. I had the americano with their medium roast and it was flavorful and not bitter at all. They are a small regional chain and I will be keeping my eye open for other locations when I visit the area again.

My affinity towards trying out local coffee shops when I travel led me to Port City Java, which was…read moreestablished in 1995 in Wilmington, NC, and has expanded to about 13 locations in the surrounding area. It's nothing revolutionary compared to other coffee shops, with a bit more of a limited menu than Starbucks and Dunkin. I went with an iced mochaccino, since I wasn't in the mood for a hot drink. It was decent, but it was nothing like the image on their menu or website. My biggest gripe was that the drink was more than 40% ice. I've had plenty of iced drinks before, but none have been overloaded with as much ice, so this won't be a place I'd recommend to others. While I thought this would be a place I would have liked more, it was a 3.5/5 experience at best, but happy to round up since customer service was friendly and to support a local business.

There are numerous coffee options in the area and I tried at least 7 of them during our week long…read morestay. This was my favorite. Great tasting coffee. Friendly service. One of the few places with breakfast sandwiches as an option. Compelling merch (bought at-shirt). Came back 3x.

The staff were super nice. The coffee was pretty good. I didn't have any food this time. I stopped…read moreby for an afternoon coffee and enjoyed it. There were a few others in the cafe. I took my coffee to go but there were lots of spots to sit and it could be a good place to sit to work, read, or visit with friends.

Port City Java was just what I needed to get my hump day morning started off right! I wasn't aware…read moreuntil recently that there is a location in Leland which is incredibly convenient for those in the area who don't want to have to cross the bridge! The coffee shop is currently decked out in Fall and Halloween decor which, for my favorite time of year, made me feel right at home. I took my first sip of the gingerbread chai in the car and immediately did a little dance at the stop light. Chai can taste a little different from shop to shop, but this drink had a wonderful flavor balance of the brightness of gingerbread and sweetness of chai. Also, how fun is this Port City Java mirror frame?!

I came into Port City Java last week after a while of not visiting any location. Port City has…read morealways seemed like a nice local alternative for me instead of the bigger chains. I think that still holds true, but I want to touch on the big three factors. I ordered a frozen coffee. These used to be better I think. It was still alright, but it also used to cost less. Inflation is everywhere, but it can be a tad disappointing when quality decreases too. Again, it wasn't bad just not as great. Service was a bit slow. I was the only one in the store and the employee got my order wrong and then removed whipped cream by scraping it off and pouring a bit out, which resulted in less drink. Atmosphere was fine, but it was slow and this location is slow. Not much to compliment or harp on to be honest.

Terrance, the newest manager of PCJ is a keeper. He makes customers feel welcomed. The coffee,…read moreother drinks, & sweats are delicious. Staff are helpful and kind. A group of us go there almost 2xs a week and are never disappointed! Lelands PCJ is clearly a 5. Ginger

I hardly ever visit coffee shops but we had a work meeting here today. I ordered two hot teas and…read moresome of the 180 calorie egg bites. They were $5.00 and literally one bite a piece. I know at other coffee shops they are much tastier and a little bigger for the same price. The place was clean and the barista was super friendly. There was inside and outside seating and a drive thru.

Ok, so here's my issue. I'm vegan so the only option I have is the impossible sausage. The classic…read morebreakfast comes with sausage, egg and cheese. So naturally I just have it with the impossible sausage. They will charge you the same as if it had the egg and cheese, yet I asked for butter on my English muffin and she said that's extra. What!! I don't even know what to say about this. So they get to keep the $$ from the egg and cheese I didn't order, but yet if you want something extra they will charge you. That is just so wrong and the girl behind the counter was just clueless, they have her taking orders from the drive through at the same time as customers at the counter. Port City Java, do better for your customers.

Went here to get breakfast and they changed their menu completely. Used to have good food but don't…read morebe fooled, they don't anymore! I decided to order something anyway but they didn't have eggs, which was unacceptable. It is basically a worse Starbucks at this point. We also ordered a muffin and they completely forgot. Do not come here, it is a waste of time and energy. Just go to Dunkin' Donuts or support a local business. I hate this place.

A cup of coffee was 20 minutes at drive thru!! The individual taking my order sounded like Eeyore…read more I'm not looking for super peppy first thing in the morning but at least sound like you don't absolutely hate your job! 3 stars cause it's good coffee but for the price, I'll stick with my $3.50 cup of coffee at Matter More

Incompetent staff! Two full time and a trainee on a camera y Sunday morning. Woman on register…read morewould take a single order then go to back kitchen to make a single sandwich, leaving long line. They prioritized car line. If you're going to have a drive thru surely at minimum that's 4 people working. I love PCJ but avoid this location!

This location is conveniently off of Oleander Drive and the ambience is welcoming. Nice if you…read morewanted to set up and do some work a large open area in my caramel Leche did not disappoint. That is the key with franchises that the consistent flavor of your go to drinks.

I always love going to this PCJ! The employees here are friendly, helpful, and provide…read morerecommendations for drinks! The drinks themselves are really good, I especially love the chai tea. However, I was really disappointed to come in the other day and find that it wasn't decorated for pride month. The bakery cases are always drawn on, and PCJ has celebrated pride month in the past. I was extremely upset and sad to hear that PCJ won't be decorating the store this year, and it made me lose a sense of pride and support from them. Amazing employees, wonderful drinks, but really a shame to see such a prideless store.

This is a must try for any coffee lovers visiting Wilmington. I ordered the caramello leche and…read morethis just didn't taste right this time. Either bad milk or old coffee. If this was my first visit to port city Java, I probably wouldn't visit again. But one bad cup will not turn me away. Fast service. This location has limited outdoor and comfy seating.

After visiting the joint next door I stopped in here for the first time. Had an iced matcha with…read moresugar free vanilla syrup. Way more vanilla syrup than tea. Egg and cheese croissant wasn't anything special either. Maybe pre made? The ladies were nice there, only plus side for me. I'd skip it next time.