Sugar Island is a cozy used book store, that sells pastries, coffee and a few vintage items and antiques. 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. read more

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Great bookstore and coffee shop. Wide variety of books, plus local jams and other foods, decor, coffee 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. read more

One of our favorite places to visit on our annual trip to Topsail Island, NC. The shop is super cute...so many items to browse through. Their baked goods are amazing. Our family always puts in their requests for us to bring back for them. Owner is so nice, upbeat and friendly...always a pleasure to speak with her. read more

Sugar Island - Cookies, bread and macaroons - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

This place was awesome!! It is very cleverly laid out. The owner was super friendly. I'll be going back alone to REALLY browse. (the hubby & dog were in the car!) read more

Lovely little book store + bakery. We stumbled upon it & wish we had found it earlier! Treat yourself to come cookies, poke through the stacks for a good book or two & chat with the lovely ladies who work there! read more

Leaving a second review because a 2nd visit was a MUST and it was what I was most excited for when we returned. The service and coffee was just as amazing as the first time. The store owner was so sweet and the cookies were so delicious I might have hidden the last one for myself. We purchased some coffee grounds to enjoy upon our return home and they've are not disappointed so far. Very excited yo post this fantastic establishment another visit when we return someday. read more

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Kind of a strange place, not sure what to call it. It's a bookstore primarily but they also sell (key lime) pies, jam, cured meats, and pretty good coffee too. Oh and a classic 1950s styled fridge draped in the American flag for $3500. It's weird but awesome. It gets even better if you go upstairs, it's like a treasure trove of books and random toys that you can just browse and try to pick out something unique. It ranges from children's books to Kurt Vonnegut so you can find just about anything. It's like that warehouse at the end of Indiana Jones where they stash the ark of the covenant except maybe it's smaller and nothing will melt your face off. read more

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Pretty cool spot. Definitely overwhelming in a good way. Id like to try some of their food & bev next time I go in. read more

Sugar Island - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Best place on the island to shop. Friendly people. My husband loves the coffee but I am not a coffee lover. Great various breads, pies and such. Try the pecan pie, you won't be disappointed. read more

Never been so offended and hurt by asking for Splenda in a Used book store with a coffee bar. I had no clue that this business' niche discriminates against medical disabilities. I just came in because I love cute vintage book stores. I had no clue that everything had sugar in it. I saw books everywhere. And the chick responded that i should bring my insulin to her store. Absolutely appalling. She basically said she isn't friends with diabetics. read more

Not sure it is possible to love this Topsail Island gem more. It is magic. Would you like your coffee downstairs at the old mahogany bar, or next to the old upright piano you can plink along as you sip, playing the quaint beginner sheer music provided. Discovered the upper floor hideaway on our second and final trip leaving town. Play Cranium or Scrabble in a booth or pick from the stacks and curl up in a porch swing. Dress up as a pirate, discover science, or visit Hogwarts or Hobbits corner. Pick a second-hand beach-collection Agatha Christie from among the library card stacks, or a new Chris Colfer for the kids. Their selections are curated for the bibliophile in all of us. This is like a reader's church, and I could while away the hours here with a dreamy oat milk latte. Did I mention their pastries are exquisite, from lemon chewies to Egyptian lace...and all handed over by the nicest bakery barrista librarian who may have read their entire inventory and will ask if you'd like that takeaway box "bedazzled" with ribbon. We were utterly charmed. Spend some time at this sugar-dusted treasure and buy lots and lots of everything. read more

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Lovely store and fun options of baked goods! Their iced chai latte is 10/10. I also bought some yummy home made almond butter. I will definitely return it back in Surf City! read more

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I have wanted to pop in here for a while and finally had the opportunity yesterday after the Autumn with Topsail Festival. I went in with a few friends and they were unfortunately sold out of the pumpkin whoopie pies :-( they open at 12 on Sundays and we were there just a few hours later! The gal working at the register was extremely friendly and helpful. She shared with us that people come in right when they open and stock up for the week. She also shared that everything is made fresh daily and from scratch. Each of us indulged in a raspberry jam bar. I had read some great reviews on them so they were an obvious choice. They certainly did not disappoint! There was a hearty bit of jam in there! Pure deliciousness. I cannot wait to go back and try a pumpkin whoopie pie as well as their spicy pimento cheese. read more

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This is absolutely the best place on the island for hiding away for some me time! I got a drink from their café and roamed both floors of books, music, antiques, vintage clothing, art, and home goods and then got bakery and snacks to go home with. I'm enamored with their bumblebee coffee and will be ordering more to ship home! The owners are the greatest and service was wonderful; I started a purchase pile at the counter and she added it to my tab as I went. read more

Gosh, this is my favorite bakery in the area! I was introduced to the Jam Bars at Brown Dog Coffee in Burgaw and since I frequently drove 45 minutes to an hour to go to the beach at Surf City, I always stopped in for a treat while there! It's definitely worth the drive! Pleasant staff strike up conversation while you're selecting your favorite food items and you leave happier than when you walked in. This place made my day plenty of times! Cheddar Pigs are a must, trust me! Oh my, the Coconut Macaroons are delightful, too! Of course, I always had to get Jam Bars, these lil' treats are a slice of heaven! Truly, there's nothing I've had from Sugar Island that I didn't like. It's just a perfect little shop with perfect people and delightful foods. Take a trip to Surf City soon and treat yo'self! You can thank me later! read more

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Baked goods, books and gorgeous little things! There's so much to look at and drool over in Sugar Island. Not only are there delicious baked goods on the first floor, but there are cool spices, teas and kitchen/tea decor. The second floor houses a terrific used bookstore, with little vintage items hiding in nooks among the books. They were open on Saturday and Monday in February--we didn't check on Sunday. We'll definitely return when we're back in Surf City! read more

So if you're obsessed with bakeries and baked goods in general like I am, you'll get really excited when this place pops up on your Google search. You'll also get excited when you arrive and see the sign saying "Sugar Island Bakery and Supplies"....Don't be. As I learned from the person running the business today, they no longer are an actual bakery and stopped calling themselves such "years ago". Which was really news to me because not only is the actual word "bakery" on their signage out front. Also, they come up with menus for baked goods and advertise them for every holiday...? Anyway, great baked goods when you can get them, but don't expect consistency. I acknowledge that I am from a more structured area and my biggest problem since moving down here is that I expect too much from the small businesses and owners. I'm working on it. read more

Favorite shop I visited on my whole vacation! I was able to find the most amazing Princess Diana "The Royal Tribute" vinyl in perfect condition. Both ladies working there were so sweet and I could've spent hours in there chatting about all things books and Princess Diana! I will definitely be visiting again next time I'm on the island! read more

Delicious coffees, delightful staff, wonderful baked goods, and an adorable shop. Highly recommended if you are at top sail beach. read more

Sugar Island - Just the coffee fix I needed, plus so much more! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

My new favorite place when I visit my favorite island! This is an absolutely charming bakery & shop filled to the brim with books, gifts and art. I could spend hours in this place! Their baked goods were delicious...two words: JAM BARS! We visit TI yearly and I can't wait to return to Sugar Island! Update: we finally made it back today and we were once again blown away by the treats and customer service. I unfortunately dropped my coffee on the way to our car and the sweet woman behind the counter replaced it with no charge. We'll be back tomorrow! read more

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Good cookies and coffee. Surrounded with antiques and other things of interest. Good place to find spices. Pure spices. Not ground and processed. Very friendly. read more

This place is undeniably the best in surf city. The baked goods are always amazing, and fresh. The coffee is THE ONLY place i would pay for on the island. The selection in their store is phenomenal, i am addicted to their farm fresh eggs. But the atmosphere and the welcome is what really gets you, can you sit and read a myriad of books for hours of course, but you actually feel welcomed here. Need a treasured souvenir or gift, come to Sugar Island they sell local jewelry, cutting boards, kitchen towels, etc. If you are on the island this is a must stop. read more

Amazing!! No other comments needed. If they are open, go! Hands down my favorite bakery in New Hanover and Pender county.

Never can depend on them being open. Never clear on exactly what they have available. Website is an absolute mess. It's a shame because the few treats we have been able to snag have been good. read more

Love their carrot cake. Cookies and muffins are also delightful. Close to center of our little town and in same strip as New York Deli. Grab a cup of coffee there too. read more

One of our FAVORITE places to stop any time we are near the island! Amazing owners, amazing food, we are constantly telling everyone who will listen about this little gem! They have everything from local foods and goods to books galore and the best desserts you'll ever taste. read more

Excellent place and a must visit for any coffee, pastry or book connoisseurs. They even got a fair share of vintage novelty items spread through the store! Absolutely love this place. It's one of a kind and a place that will make you intrigued throughout your visit. Also the painted moon stairs leading upstairs are SO cute. The staff is very friendly!! They answer any questions you may have and will even recommend places in the store that are catered towards your interests. As a barista myself, I found the expresso to be very savory and delicious. Highly recommend this place for breakfast, brunch or even a snack. read more

This place used to be wonderful. They offered a variety of baked good that were delicious. You could order a cake, pie, or cookies ahead of time and pick it up. Not any more. Their selection is "baker's choice" so there's not dependability on what is available. When I tried to order a cake for my mother's birthday I called during business hours three days in a row and now one ever picked up. I emailed, no one responded. I went in and asked and the young woman said, "we don't take special orders and we never did." Not true, young lady, so simply say you don't do that any longer. They've lost a customer. read more

Stumbled across this little gem while in Topsail. Best coffee on the island. Best baked goods on the island and best atmosphere. This is a cute boutique gift shop and bookstore as well with plenty to browse. I had a vanilla iced coffee that had just a hint of sweet and was so surprisingly good. We tried daily grind too and this places coffee blew them away! We shared a cranberry oatmeal cream pie and a cream cheese pastry. Again so good. Check this place out - you won't be disappointed. read more

I wanted to love this place! The idea behind it and what they are trying to do are worth my support. I can't say, however, that I liked the assorted baked goods. The atmosphere is wonderful and invites you in. I think it's borderline cluttered/pack rating, but it works for the atmosphere they are trying to create. I sampled several cookies and pastries and can honestly say I didn't like any of them. The cookies were too hard and the pastries were way to sweet. I took everything to go because I was too afraid to eat in the place and accidentally ruin the decor. The customer service was fantastic and the owner/Baker was very knowledgeable. I really really wanted to love this place, but I doubt if I will go back. read more

The cinnamon rolls are great, but otherwise this place is extremely difficult. They are pick up only but they never answer their phone. I want to eat there but I am not willing to jump through the hoops they have in place. read more

Went here twice during our beach vacation in Surf City and had very positive experiences. First time we ordered a caramel cake and key lime pie for a birthday celebration. Second time we stopped in just after they opened and a line had formed outside before the door was unlocked- always a good sign of popularity! That time we ordered a mix of pastries- cinnamon roll, brownie, scone, muffin. Smells amazing in there and everything tasted fresh and delish. Highly recommend! read more

What a great find -thanks YELP!- on our first trip to Topsail Island, NC! We purchased a salted caramel cake to celebrate a birthday and WOW!!! Incredibly delicious light pound cake with caramel between the layers. The scrumptious buttercream frosting was coated with coconut. Such a great flavor combination!! The bakery is part of a fascinating used book shop stuffed with lots of books, antiques and gift items. Delightful! read more

My most favorite place on Topsail Island. Delicious coffee and tea options, fabulous homemade baked goods and a quirky book and gift store all in one! read more

We always frequent Sugar Island Bakery when we are in Surf City. This year, due to covid, they are taking orders online for specific pick-up days. We have had fun trying all sorts of items from our usual order that includes cookies, muffins, jam bars and scones to quiche, local produce, and more. We really appreciate their efforts to be safe during Covid. Love Sugar Island! My personal favorite is their ginger cookie but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They also sell jewelry, books and more. read more

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Highly recommend the Italian pistachio cake. It was outstanding. Reminded us of Christmas. The coconut chess pie was also delicious. I bet if we tried one of each thing we would say the same thing read more

I love their key lime pie and their pimento cheese. Not a big fan of the cheddar pigs but that's just me.

Me and my cousin went here for a little dessert in the morning. We got a cinnamon roll, which by the way, was absolutely amazing and really big so that 2 people could share it. The lady who helped us was amazing, she was so thoughtful and inviting, and she recommended to make ourselves at home. We went upstairs, and we were in complete awe. This place was filled with classic books, lots of available seating, and it was so adorable that we wanted to take it home with us. We loved the local art, the fish tank, and the little room filled with various natural beauty products. If you took kids here, they would never want to leave, given the whimsy and amount of children's books that they could read. We are so sad that we have to wait a whole other year to come back! We love this place! read more

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One of my favorite spots on the island! What could be better than fresh coffee, yummy baked goods (try the jam bars), and books at the beach? This quaint, quirky little shop is a can't miss at read more

The people. The food. The coffee. The atmosphere. Everything is wonderful. They are kind and genuine-not like other palaces. Its like family and they've known you forever! The food is amazing. I tried everything that I could and even came bacl for a second time on vacation. Bought a book, coffee and some pastries. I will be back next vacation. read more