You push open the door and get hit with that sweet mix of fresh espresso, salty air, and coconut sunscreen somebody tracked in from the beach. The whole little surf town coffee shop hums like a porch party after Sunday service and the locals lined shoulder to shoulder chatting with one another while waiting for their morning caffeine injection. The walls were painted in those happy, sun-washed colors only a beach town could get away with -- coral orange, seafoam greens, faded turquoise -- like somebody scooped the whole coastline up and brushed it across the room. Art for sale covered nearly every inch, layered together like treasures collected over a lifetime near the tide. Nothing matched perfectly, and that's what made it beautiful. The staff moved through that little café like sunshine with shoes on -- all easy smiles, loud laughs, and hearts so big you could feel 'em the second you walked through the door. Every single one of them treated strangers like cousins comin' in from outta town. Honey, baby, darlin' floated through the air sweeter than the vanilla syrup steaming behind the counter. Their coffee was smooth enough to make you close your eyes after the first sip and forget every worry you walked in carrying. Rich, dark, and velvety without a single bitter note, it tasted like slow mornings on a wraparound porch with the ocean humming somewhere nearby. It felt less like being served and more like being welcomed home! Cheers!! read more

The best coffee I've had since moving here, fast and friendly service and a really cute interior with a bunch of trinkets for sale!

Amazing service! Cute little shop with tons of drinks to choose from. They even had some breakfast food options as well! I got a caramel frappuccino with the homemade whipped cream and it was fantastic! read more

Very nice shop with a little shop to look around while you wait for your order. I got an orange dreamsicle milkshake and it was absolutely amazing! I wish I lived in the area so I could get one everyday. The ladies working were very nice and struck up a conversation with us while we waited as well! I look forward to coming back read more

I visited both mornings I was in Surf City. The first day I got my normal iced honey vanilla latte, it was great! The second day I had a summer special, it was coconut crème. I normally wouldn't have ordered this but i was pleasantly surprised! Very conveniently located in the center of the island. Walking distance to the beach too. They even have a little gift shop attached. read more

Very cute shop with cool nic nacs, gifts, art. Really neat place to stop by and take a look. They also serve breakfast burritos. Great service, excellent vibe. If you're just wanting coffee, this isn't my favorite place for that. read more

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

Super cute spot close to the beach! The iced chai lattes are perfection and they have so many milk options. The gluten free treats were a sweet surprise. We will be back! read more

Love this cute little shop in down Surf City! Service is family friendly, lots of coffee flavors to choose from and the coffee is excellent! They have some baked goods too, regular and gluten free, but we didn't try. They have really nice jewelry and handmade trinkets for sale, just not much for seating inside. Will definitely be back! read more

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Iced mocha, dirty chai frappe and strawberry smoothie were all delicious!!!! Shops also has so many cute handmade Items! read more

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

Only great experiences. Amazing coffee, super fast, spectacular customer service, and a peaceful ambiance. The owner, Pat is a blessing as well as a gem. Always makes my day with her smile and kind words. The other staff are fabulous as well. Love the beautiful handmade artwork, soap, jewelry and more. Ya'll are definitely acing the coffee and people business! Keep it up, Surf City Coffee, and God bless you all! read more

Surf City Coffee has a cute little art gallery vibe that's really charming, and the staff is super friendly. The coffee comes from a carafe rather than being freshly brewed, which isn't really our preference. It's obvious they put a lot of care and effort into what they do, and we can see why locals have their favorite drinks here. That said, with so many coffee spots around, this one just isn't quite the right fit for us. read more

LOVE this coffee shop! Service is fantastic, the baristas are friendly, and it's very important to them that when you leave your drink is correct. They have a nice selection of local art too. If you come to Surf City, be sure to check them out. read more

I was really hoping to give a positive review today. I told my spouse I would like to give another coffee shop a try this morning instead of my go to. I stopped by around 10am with my toddler in tow and excited to see that they only have one customer and I was going to get helped and be on my merry day at the beach. No. Not only did I get no hello(s) or the warmest greeting based from previous reviews but a cold shoulder. The 3 ladies that were working today, continued their conversation amongst themselves and ignored me. I stood there for 10 minutes to give one of them a chance to grab my order. They did acknowledge another male customer sitting down (I assumed his order was being processed as one of the ladies asked him a question) I stayed after a few minutes still without any word from any of the ladies from there. Is it because I'm Asian? Was it because I didn't speak and ask you to take my order? You're a business, do better. This is why coffee places like The Daily Grind earns my business. The customer service is a whole lot better and what is expected from a business similar to yours. read more

I was very confused after going to this coffee shop today.. reviews seem to paint this place as a great coffee place with great service. The kids who helped us were not friendly. They never said hello or even smiled. They forgot our breakfast burrito. Coffee wasn't very good and the burrito was $8 for a homemade mediocre breakfast. As a local I try and support local but they really disappointed me today. read more

Came in for a quick coffees while on vacation. Tried a few from the seasonal menu and all the drinks were wonderful. The staff was friendly and ensured we enjoyed our beverages. We loved the atmosphere and went back the next day for more. read more

The surf city coffee is combined with a mini art gallery. Beautiful art and stuff was wonderful. We arrived and looked at the menu, we got four large coffees for around 25 bucks. The service was super fast. The coffee was amazing. Definitely visit back here on my stay. read more

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Went in to an empty cafe 30 minutes after opening. Baristas were rude and coffee was bad. The only redeeming feature was the cute store attached to the shop. read more

BEST PLACE EVERRRRR!!!! We got two coffee and a strawberry banana smothieee, best smoothie ever and coffee amazing. They had a little store in the coffee house it's so cute and I believe most stuff is handmade. All of the servers were so nice and quick. Definitely coming back!!! read more

Surf City Coffee - Strawberry-banana smoothie and cofee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Absolutely the best chai frappe I've ever had! And the service and ambiance is fantastic. Super cute gift shop too!!! read more

Surf City Coffee - Dirty Chai Blended Frappe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

For coffee lovers I'd adjust expectations. For gifts and sweet treats/drinks/fraps I think this is probably 4 stars. It's a nice beach shop. For great crafted coffee/espresso go elsewhere. Cappuccino way too hot. Milk over steamed. Espresso tastes dark and bitter. Burnt. read more

Great coffee and WONDERFUL service. They helped recommend drinks to my siblings and myself. My mom had a white peach tea, I had a decaf latte, and my sisters had iced coffees and an iced matcha. All were so delicious. We looked at the fun art while we were there too. I really liked the gluten free options. read more

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The young lady working the counter was rude and dismissive. However the coffee was very good.

Great service here. My husband stopped by for lattes and breakfast. The lattes were excellent and the breakfast burritos were delicious. He also grabbed a few cookies and cupcakes to go which look amazing. read more

Went to surf city coffee for the first time, and will definitely be back! The shop interior is small, but there is seating inside and outside of the cafe. They had a typical coffee menu, and the service was super friendly! It was one of the early coffee shops open on the island, so if you're looking for coffee right in the morning, this place is a great option. read more

Surf City Coffee - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Great coffee. Very friendly service. Without slowing things down too much, they take the time to make sure you're getting what you want. For example, when I said "a little bit of cream," they checked to make sure I thought the color looked right and gave me a chance to taste it to confirm. Fun, beach-y decor. I just went on my first time in Surf City, but if I'm back in the area, I will want to go again. read more

went in and had the warmest welcome from the owner Pat and her workers, made me felt like i was seeing old friends! i didn't wanna leave, i could've sat and talked to them all day, just good people all around, you're missing out if you're not getting your coffee from here read more

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Really cute little coffee shop with art and jewelry from local artists! Staff was very friendly and helpful and let us taste the different coffees they offered. Super cute interior, just not a lot of seating. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area! read more

These guys make a bangin' iced dirty chai! So creamy and sweet. YUM! I will definitely come back next time we're in town.

This coffee shop has some of the best coffee AND the best staff! It's extremely popular with locals and tourists like myself. My friends and I went for some breakfast items and landed on this gem of a shop. The staff, although slammed with customers, was quick and efficient. I got a breakfast burrito and a specialty coffee. They got my coffee to me, and it was divine. While I sipped, they prepared my burrito. It was very large and came with salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce. It wasn't spicy on its own, but the condiments gave it an entirely different dimension to the flavor. I highly recommend this coffee shop regardless of whether you're an aficionado, or just need to grab a cup of plain joe to start your day. read more

Coffee was amazing! Customer service is excellent as well!! We love going for coffee in the morning.

This is the place. Fast, cheap and always good. Not like others where they over charge and try to make you buy every little thing possible.

Not only does Surf City Coffee serve delicious coffee, the entire staff is SO NICE! Like, unbelievably nice. You can also find really unique jewelry as well as gorgeous beach art. I'm beyond happy I live 2 minutes away and can come here all the time!! read more

Extremely friendly atmosphere! Greeted very warmly and just a top notch example of customer service. Their Highlander Grogg was EXCELLENT! This is where you want to grab your morning brew when in Surf City! read more

I rarely do reviews, but when something goes beyond my expectations, I do. This place is super cute and the owner gave me the sweetest compliment and greeting when I walked in. Everyone there is kind and funny. They made me an excellent coffee in no time. Service and product was above and beyond what I could've expected. Can't wait to come again next summer! read more

They have great gluten free goodies, baked fresh in Wilmington! There were at least 6 different baked goods and I struggled to pick! It's not common for a cafe to carry gluten free options so I was extremely happy to get a muffin. It was delicious and went perfectly with my iced coffee. My mom got a breakfast burrito and said it was delicious. The staff at the coffee shop were super friendly and accommodating, and got our order to us quickly! read more

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We loved this place. From the lively chatter with the staff to the lovely local art, this place is a winner. The ladies who work here and the owner herself do a great deal to make you feel welcome and not just a customer. Their coffee recommendations were on the spot. read more

Oh how we loved going there! So wish we could come every day. The Owner is so so sweet and each person working there was so kind and helpful. I love the gift shop also!!!!! Ask the Owner about her shark tooth hunting experience! So much fun to learn more. read more

Excellent coffee and prices! Super cute shop with a great atmosphere & the owner was delightful. read more

Surf City Coffee - a cup of iced coffee on a dock - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Pat and staff always make my trip ! I go every morning with my granddaughter and enjoy the shop ! Absolutely a must shop small business with handmade treasures and delicious coffee read more

We stayed about a week in Surf City for vacation and we visited this coffee shop every single day! The friendliness of the staff was the icing on top of the delicious beverages. They source their beans locally and will make sure you enjoy your drink before you leave or they will amend it right away. It was a highlight of our day whenever we went and Pat & Lisa were so personable and easy to connect with. Will always go back read more