4 stars for the coffee, smoothies, clean and pretty venue, and for being dog friendly. But 3 stars…read morefor service. I visited last September and had a great experience but this recent visit, the staff wasn't very friendly. They weren't rude, just not warm or welcoming. No hellos and thank yous. Just "what can I get you?" And literally that's it. I wasn't even sure my payment was done because the lady taking my order just walked away. Just weird. Hopefully they were just having a bad day. However, their coffee is worth a return visit. My favorite is their Drops of Jupiter which is vanilla, cinnamon and honey. I always get my kids something decaf or a smoothie and those are great too.

Local coffee shop that's been around for a while, but they've really refreshed and revamped the…read morespace over the past couple of years. The atmosphere is super cute and cozy, making it a great spot to meet up with friends for coffee or settle in with a laptop and get some work done. They offer a wide variety of drink options including creative coffee specials, smoothies, and teas. I'm a big fan of the Tiger Shark and the Banana Foster, but I've branched out a few times and have enjoyed several of their other drinks as well. There's always something new to try. Service is quick and efficient, even when there's a line, and the staff are consistently friendly and helpful. If you're standing there debating what to order, they're always happy to make suggestions. It's definitely more of a coffee spot than a full café. They usually have muffins and a few light pastries to go with your drink, but it's not the place you'd go if you're looking for a full meal. For good coffee, a relaxed atmosphere, and friendly service, though, it's a great local stop.

We tried this coffee and smoothie shop today. My caramel frappe lover gives this place two thumbs…read moreup they had just the right amount of caramel. This was even after they gave her whipped cream which she is not a big fan but the caramel Balance made up for it. Then the smoothies, my berry smoothie lover says that they did a decent job. I had quite the experience with my smoothie. I chose the strawberry and chia seed protein shake where I chose peanut butter for the base. OMG. It was the best PBJ I ever had. When I say I was drinking a PBJ it is no joke and it was so good!! Like I am Now feeling like PBJ needs to become a staple of my diet again. Now they only get 4 though because we were also hoping for some yummy bakery treats but what we saw wasn't really exciting so we left it alone. This was probably good as the protein shake is a meal. Saw some cool teas. Need to go back and get some before we leave. We will be back next time we visit.

This was an interesting spot, girls behind the counter seemed tense around the gentleman working…read morewith them, maybe they were training but seemed scared to make a mistake.. the ladies were very sweet ! Coffee was watery (I had to dump it). but bagel was delish (it is self serve, cut own bagel, toast it etc) seemed expensive for self serve items and mid coffee. I got a latte not sure if the espresso shot was weak or if the ice really watered it down after pouring the shot) I feel like they should focus on just a few things to improve what they have rather than having way too many options without enough staff. I also peeked at other reviews and it seems like others agree, I feel like they don't worry about changing anything bc the clientele is a revolving door of tourists.

It doesn't get any better than this. If you're looking for an amazing snack or breakfast, this is…read morethe spot for you. ***LOCATION*** This beachcore health food shop is located in a tiny strip mall in Emerald Isle. You can bike there and enter from the bike path (there is a bike rack) or you can drive and park your car in the lot in the back. ***EXPERIENCE*** We came here because my friend's Mom adores this spot. It's a local spot that uses the best and most delicious ingredients. You can guarantee quality here. There is a lot of seating available inside and some spots outside. This place gets packed, but it's totally worth the wait. You order and pay up front then wait for them to call your name. I'm very picky with my acai bowls, I find that some places make them more smoothie and watery. I love it when they're rich and thick. Sol Bowls makes sorbet style bases which is why I'm so in love with what they make. I highly recommend ordering the Sol Bowl (I added cocoa nibs and coconut) or the Shore Break (if you prefer coconut sorbet with pineapple and spirulina instead of acai). Don't be deceived by how small the small size looks. It definitely looks like a lid, but it is still extremely filling. My only note is it would be nice to have a bigger small bowl (with the same current portion size) just to make scooping easier. If you want to add anything, I highly recommend adding almond butter to your bowls, it's a nice savory addition to all the sweet things inside. My friends loved the drip coffee and latte they ordered. I wasn't too crazy about the matcha, but once I mixed it more it was pretty good. ***PRICE*** The small bowls start at $9 with an added $1 for any additional topping you want to add. ***CONCLUSION*** If you're looking to feel tropical and beachy, I highly recommend eating the rainbow at Sol Bowls. Their bowls are so refreshing and beyond perfect for beach life.

This little shop is super cute! Staff was very friendly and helpful, it took a little while to get…read moreour food just because it was Labor Day weekend and it was packed out the door. The açaí bowls were very good and the amount of fresh fruit in there was nice. I also ordered the iced caramel macchiato, good coffee flavor, not too sweet!

Best local breakfast around. My family visit them more often than I'd like to admit. Good local…read morefamily and great staff.

Philly cheese steak is great. Pancakes and French toast are…read morefamily favorites. Burgers and Chicken sandwiches are huge and delicious!

Service 10 of 5 stars - Kim is awesome, she keeps it moving and was fun to talk too…read more Menu 5 of 5 stars - many options and if you don't find something you like that is on you... Beer, spirits, mixed drinks with a flair I LOVED our trip to Bogue Sound Distillery. The space is a vibe. So fun and I can't wait to come back and do a tour, sounds like they happen most Saturdays at 1, but call first. Diverse menu, reasonable prices, excellent service! Will definitely be back!

I LOVE their Gin! Visit every time I'm in town visiting family. Great cocktails and the staff is…read morefriendly.

Delicious! We showed up close to closing time and they had enough left to fill our order. We sat…read moreoutside on the cute benches to eat them. Can't wait to go next time we're at the beach.

We were so excited to try this donut shop after seeing great photos online, but unfortunately our…read moreexperience was extremely disappointing. From the moment we walked in, the shop appeared very dirty and poorly maintained. The smell of old grease was overwhelming, and the cleanliness of the store immediately raised concerns. What made the experience even worse was the customer service. As soon as we entered, the employee spoke to us in a rude, snarky, and confrontational tone. Instead of politely saying something like, "Please keep the door shut," or "We'd appreciate it if the door remained closed," she immediately asked, "Did someone tell you to prop that door open?" The wording and delivery came across as unnecessarily hostile and unwelcoming. It instantly made us feel uncomfortable, and the tension in the store seemed noticeable to others as well. We came in genuinely excited to support a local business, but between the condition of the shop and the way we were treated, we decided not to stay. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this was one of the most unpleasant customer service experiences we've had. I hope the owners take steps to improve both the cleanliness of the establishment and the way customers are greeted and treated. Based on the photos online, we expected a completely different experience.

We stopped for lunch here on our way home from a beach getaway weekend. The prices were very…read morereasonable, and the food was ready quickly despite the line. There is a lot of seating available outside on picnic tables with umbrellas for shade (there are also tables inside). I got the vegetarian wrap, but in order to make the vegan I did ask for it without the pesto cream cheese, which meant it was rather bland. Unfortunately, the only other potentially vegan option was their beyond burger. However, they didn't carry any vegan cheese or vegan sauces (aside from ketchup), which was disappointing. In the future I think I would get the beyond burger anyway, as it would at the very least have some protein. Everyone else in my party seemed quite happy with their meals, so likely their non-vegan food is great. Their coffee was also pretty good (and they had oat milk & almond milk available as cows milk alternatives). I will say, the marinated cucumbers were fantastic, and again, the prices were great. Just wish that they had at least one menu item which was fully vegan without modifications. Maybe a hummus wrap?

Love how it's a store with homemade jams and candles in addition to the restaurant. The food was…read moreyummy and the service was kind. It's a great place to stop by before or after the beach.

The chicken and waffles is delicious!!! And my husband loved…read morethe flounder Ruben and fries.

Service was great! Food was outstanding. Shrimp and grits & penne Ala vodka with grilled shrimp and…read morechicken. Would dine there again.....

Have to give Kudos to Jasmine. Very friendly and helpful with my order. Store was clean. Donuts…read morefresh. And coffee always delicious.

Best caramel macchiatos! Better than Starbucks! Strong rich flavor. Can't stop coming back! Me and…read morespouse are hooked and drive further for it