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.

I had high hopes for this spot. The pictures look amazing, the reviews are great, and they are…read morewomen owned! I enjoy going to small business shops so I was excited. Unfortunately, the drinks are mediocre. My husband and I ordered two drinks and a pastry and it came out to $31. The rose matcha was grainy and was not good. I did not end up finishing the drink. My husband got the periwink drink and it was okay, it just tasted like sweet milk. The pasty was like a poptart. So disappointed.

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.

Great experience visiting Bespoke. The Flat White was perfectly balanced and the financier was the…read moreperfect size for a snack. What I really loved was the owners' passion for amaro - they have an amazing selection and I'm actively looking for a reason to visit ILM again so I can come back for cocktails

I really wanted to like this place. Cute bar area and great interior design. Where it lacked to me…read morewas that the music was blaring loud at 530pm on a Saturday. I got a headache and had to leave. The bartender also told us after we ordered our drinks at 5pm that there is a no laptop policy after 6pm? If this is the case I urge to advertise this more as it appeared to be like a cafe with a bar situation to which I've never heard of that policy. (I have been to numerous combination bar cafes) Zoe approves this message

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.

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!

Location was close to our rental unit and service was very friendly. Seating is comfortable…read more Unfortunately my fancy coffee wasn't very good

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.

Grinders is a local coffee shop that has a slightly alternative, counter culture, artsy feel. The…read moremusic varies and today included George Michael and David Bowie. The customer service is excellent and the baristas have gotten to know me and provide recommendations for new things to try based on what I have had in the past. The shakes, iced coffee, and lotus energy drinks are great. The shop provides seating outside and inside. There is one bathroom that is kept clean. Overall, the shop is very clean. Iced coffee and regular refills are $0.50. The baristas have made an effort for me to know their names, as well and many have helped create a great environment through great conversations. The only note, which many customers would likely agree, is that the aesthetically pleasing menu can be a bit overwhelming at first glance due to the many options. But, once you take it in, you can find what you are looking for to order. If you can't, the baristas will be happy to help make something that is amazing for you. There is also a roll the dice game that helps create a beverage for you, as well. All in all, Grinders is a great place to get caffeinated, socialize with others, and get work done.

This local coffee shop in Wilmington has an amazing selection of drinks to choose from. Not just…read morecoffee either, they also offer milkshakes and smoothies as well with many unique options and takes on classic choices. The barista was super nice and was willing to customize my drink for me which was very generous. The space inside was beautiful and offered a generous amount of seating as well as free Wi-Fi. The decorations were also very novel and the cafe has an opening door that connects to the next door shop during business hours!

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.