Stopped into Daily Grind for breakfast after a sunrise walk on the beach, and it was the perfect way to start the day. The vibe was welcoming and exactly what you'd hope for from a local beach coffee shop. The staff were friendly and made us feel right at home. We ordered a couple of cold brews, bagels, a bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, and a cinnamon roll. Everything was fresh and hit the spot. The cinnamon roll was good, though compared to some of the best I've had I'd give it about a 7.6/10. Overall, Daily Grind is definitely worth a visit if you're in Surf City. Great coffee, friendly service, and a laid-back beach-town atmosphere make it an easy recommendation. read more

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We had the pleasure of trying the Daily grind multiple days during our vacation, it's really delicious! The coffees are wonderful- multiple days we got an iced chai with 2 shots of espresso and Nutella flavoring. It's delicious. I tried the s'mores lattes- it was pretty good, not my favorite combo they have but overall it was tasty. The food is the only thing I had wished was a little better. The eggs were not seasoned so the sandwich overall was just okay. All of the bacon was on one end of the sandwich. On a croissant it was kinda bland. The workers are all very nice and the inside is clean and fun. We definitely recommend stopping in for their drinks!! read more

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Cute spot! The daily grind was recommended in the guest book at our Airbnb, so we popped on in. It had mostly locals, it seemed, and getting into it involved walking through a bar, but no biggie. The shop was well-staffed and they took our order right away. I got an Iced Americano and bagel with cream cheese. They made my iced Americano nice and strong, which is all I ever ask. Also, the bagel was delicious even though I had to wait a little bit for them to get it made. They did get busy pretty fast, so I wouldn't doc them for this reason. You can tell this is a family owned place because there is memorabilia from the owner and the owner's late husband all over. I loved the portrait that said, "don't sweat the small sh*t, and it's all small sh*t." Truer words were never spoken! Overall, solid place to pop in for your caffeine fix! read more

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I'm from out of town and stopped here last year with my pup and it was delish, so I had to come back again! This time with my wife and new puppy and safe to say they all enjoyed it - us humans loved our bacon egg and cheeses on a croissants, and our coffees. Our pups shared one without the bread and scarfed it down with mouths watering. 100%, and then some, recommend. The staff was also exceptionally professional and stayed calm under the immense pressure of a busy summer, Saturday morning! read more

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Fast and friendly service. Endless options of delicious coffee combos. I would definitely go back for another round. I would NOT pay $9 for one of their breakfast sandwiches again. Not worth $9. It looked like half a sandwich and the cheese wasn't even melted. read more

The Daily Grind - The sour dough breakfast sandwich is small for $9. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Had breakfast there for the past 2 mornings, as it was right across from our beach rental cottage. The inside was cute beachy decor. The coffees were awesome, we had the Almond Joy, Matcha, Nutty Irishman, and Vanilla Latte. Also a chocolate croissant and breakfast sandwich. EVERYTHING was delicious! read more

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A true little gem! We were headed backs o Charleston early in the am and needed some caffeine. This is the spot you'd imagine for an ocean side spot to grab coffee- it's cute, quaint, great patio, and laid back. They have ice cream and a menu of food options, and the coffee was pretty good. Staff was working quick and hard to get crowd served. I loved it! read more

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Came here needing a breakfast pick me up and got a breakfast sandwich that was SOOO good!! I didn't get the chance to try their coffee but I definitely will next time I'm in the area. read more

The Daily Grind - Wall - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

On a recent visit to Surf City, we stopped in Daily Grind for some coffees like we always do. Half of the shop was lacking power due to an overnight storm. The staff handled the issue very professionally, and we adjusted our order as needed. Best coffee and service on the island! Something for everyone read more

This place is fun! Small little beachy coffee shop. It was kind of loud in there for the time we went (7am). I got a German chocolate latte and it was pretty good! My husbands vanilla latte was better. Overall a fun spot and parking was easy! read more

first time coming to surf city and this was the first spot we chose to grab a quick bite. they were super busy since it was a saturday morning, and it's a beach town. the staff were super friendly and they had lots of items on their menu. they are pricey but that's something you kind of expect that for being on the beach. i got the ultimate fruit smoothie and it was great. their blueberry bagel was delicious as well. read more

The Daily Grind - Ultimate Fruit Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

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The reviews are what inspired us to try this place. The homemade donuts were the draw for my son. I got the large iced latte with a shot of salted caramel. It wasn't bad but it also wasn't great. It was coffee. I could've gotten the same thing at circle k for $2. The "homemade" donuts were super disappointing. Overpriced and super tiny little cake donuts.. with some random toppings.. it wasn't a horrible experience, just think the other hyped reviews are over the top. The staff is nice, the establishment seemed clean, if you're in need of coffee and this is the closest place and you're not very picky or particular about your coffee.. this may work for you I just wanted to add that even though we weren't wowed, the fact that the owner responded shows that this company cares and that alone tells me that maybe we went on an off day and we should give them another try. Next time we're planning a trip to topsail we will give y'all another try. read more

Great vibe. Workers are nice and quick service even when busy. There are so many options!! (Little overwhelming at first just a warning) also they have the option to make some sugar free which is nice. Personal favorites are raspberry mocha and caramel macchiato. Breakfast sandwhich and muffins were delicious! Only complaint it can be a bit pricey but worth it! read more

The Daily Grind - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Really cute breakfast place with a lot of outdoor seating! Coffee & bagels were tasty and came out pretty quickly! Make sure to pay for parking if you don't park in their lot or you will get a fine! (We learned the hard way) read more

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The coffee was so good and the service was even better! Love the vibe of the shop and would love to come back. read more

The Daily Grind - Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Unreal breakfast sandwiches, coffee is on par for the typical coffee shop in a beach town. Great location. Close to beach for grab n go breakfast. Cost to quality and quantity ratio is good, considering it's a tourist town read more

We make it a point to stop by here when we are in town. Never disappoints. Always friendly staff/owner. Glad to see the place has expanded. Congrats! They offer smoothies, ice cream, pastries. read more

During my weekend trip to Surf City, I visited The Daily Grind twice because it was delicious and the service was great! I ordered the Snickers (speciality drink/flavor) frappe with coconut milk and it was delicious!!! They have milk substitutions for those who have allergies/lactose intolerant. Very busy but the lines moved quickly. I also bought a cute t-shirt from there that I cannot wait to wear! I will definitely be going back the next time I visit Surf City! read more

Enjoy coming here .. today I watched sun rise then popped in for breakfast and cup of coffee.. they have a big menu of beverages both hot and cold and if coffee isn't your thing they have juices and smoothies. The shop has lots of gifts and cute sitting area inside and out on the patio. The staff is very friendly and helpful.. my food order came out pretty fast and was very good.. hit spot on a cool morning!! read more

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Coffee, wine and live music daily! What are you waiting for??? It's a great spot to enjoy exceptional charcuterie with friends or even sneak away by yourself! The Shugarts family will ALWAYS make you feel like you are a part of their family!From freshly roasted beans to ice cream and desserts, the smell in there is wonderful! Perfect spot to study or work out of to escape the summer heat! Get in there!!!!! It will not disappoint! read more

The Daily Grind has become a tradition for us every vacation in Surf City! The staff is always so kind and welcoming, which keeps us coming back year after year. It can take a little while to get your coffee--even when it's not super busy--but we don't mind because it's all part of the experience. Each morning we make it a point to try a new latte flavor, and it's always fun discovering something different. My favorite part is sitting out on the patio, sipping coffee while listening to the birds--it's the perfect way to start the day. We love the atmosphere here and can't imagine our trips without it! read more

Agree with my fellow reviewers - best coffee shop on island. Went 4 times and on 2nd visit girl remembered my name! Coffee tasted great and fresh! Great place to wake up and sit outside and drink in peace. read more

TikTok sent us here and we were disappointed with this mid. Bagel was alright. oversized and lacked flavor. Sausage tasted off and the egg from a carton. For the price you would expect quality sausage and a fresh fried egg. Coffee's were decent. Nothing that would make me come back. read more

The Daily Grind - Breakfast Sandwich (Not Available After 11:30am)* Bagels* - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Young Man who served me today, 9/28, between 4-5:00 was very friendly and helpful. Great experience

I'm not a coffee drinker, so I just ordered a Tazo iced tea and added a shot of raspberry sugar. From the party I was with, they would "get coffee every day from here if they could". They have a lot of different flavor shots you can add into the coffee in addition to teas, ice cream and some pastries. They have an indoor gift shop as well. This place does get crowded. They have a large, partially shaded patio you can enjoy your order. They do have very limited parking and the parking lot if very tight. read more

Always love this place. Good coffee, extremely clean and even with a long line, they have plenty of staff to keep things moving. In the afternoon/night they have wine/beer available and usually live music. The patio is a great size, with plenty of seating. They also have a small parking lot that usually isn't full. Forgot something on the way to the beach? No problem! They also have snacks, beach chairs, bags, towels, etc. or anything else you're missing. If you're on Topsail Island, it's definitely worth a stop. read more

The Daily Grind - Iced coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Absolutely love this cute little coffee shop! They have a huge selection of sugar free syrups, a variety of milk options and super fun flavor combinations! The inside is adorable and welcoming, with lots of items available to purchase. They have a very small free parking lot but other than that you have to pay to park :( seating inside and also outside on the deck which is fantastic! read more

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This is definitely the spot to pop in for a quick morning or midday coffee! When in Surf City, we usually stop in more than once throughout the week. read more

The Daily Grind - Two iced coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Meh... The coffee was just alright. Nothing special. The baked goods, I had a muffin and it was tasty. The service was fine but the place was very crowded, especially with a lot of people milling around in a tight area waiting for their coffee order. The Mrs. got an egg sandwich and she thought it was fine. Special? Nope... but good. We live in the area - but we might not necessarily go back as there are lots of coffee places around so we thought we would try other places before we commit to a favorite. Stay tuned! read more

What a find! Went to Topsail to meet a friend and she suggested this coffee place. They have plenty of seating outside under "tents" , and I understand they have music also on certain days. I walked inside to order my coffee and found that I was surrounded by baked items too , and they all looked delicious. So any choices to choose from . The staff were very friendly and helpful deciding what I was looking for in a drink. The shop is filled with clothing and they even have a wine selection too. I also think I spied ice cream, I left that for trying next time . They do have some seating inside , but the deck is much better. read more

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Drinks were amazing. Food was amazing. Service was quick and efficient! Outdoor area had plenty of seats available, and shade. We brought our dog and the whole area is dog friendly! read more

Solid breakfast in Surf City! They do have a private parking lot and nice outdoor seating. They have a lot of coffee options, and speciality concoctions. I wanted to get a beach themed bevvie, so I got one that was a latte with caramel and coconut. I also love that they do more than just pastries. I enjoyed the bacon, egg and cheese bagel! The staff wasn't rude but not particularly friendly. Overall a good spot to pop in for coffee and a bagel. read more

The Daily Grind - Iced coffee + breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

As a type 1 diabetic for over 20 years, THANK YOU!! I have never seen a coffee shop have so many sugar free syrup options, that not only taste good, put are already incorporated in to various drink flavors. Most places have 1-2 SF options that are shamefully written off to the side in small font (usually vanilla and caramel). At The Daily Grind I get to enjoy many flavors like coconut, cinnamon, white chocolate, peppermint, and more! My family (who doesn't share my dietary restrictions) also enjoy their smoothies and regular coffee syrups. My only complaint is that I only get to enjoy it once a year while on vacation! 10/10 Will always go again...maybe even multiple times a day read more

The Daily Grind - Coffee menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

We went to grab an iced coffee and the selection of flavors were amazing! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Went back the second day and everything we ordered was super delicious. Again, the staff was super friendly and patient. Ended up meeting the owner and he was very friendly with our girls and made them feel like local celebrities! We went back that evening with our entire family for ice cream and enjoyed the evening on the deck listening to music. Such a wonderful place to visit! Will be my go to spot each time we vacation in NC. read more

Great option for coffee and breakfast sandwiches for the morning and then a nice wine and cheese for afternoon.

Got the chance to drive up to check out The Daily Grind today and it did NOT disappoint. This family owned coffee shop shares space with Unwined- we will be back to check that out later. They have a variety of locally roasted coffee and creations from local artists. I was impressed by the variety of coffee beverages and smoothies available which included lots - and I mean LOTS - of sugar free and plant based options. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. This family owned business has created a great beach vibe which both locals and visiting tourists are sure to enjoy. read more

Been here two years in a row while visiting topsail. So now I think I'm qualified to post a fair review haha. All the drink and food options are amazing and I literally ordered my drink and about 30 seconds later I had my order. Crazy fast and efficient service. Also the setting and outdoor seating offers an aesthetic and nice experience. Totally recommend! read more

Stopped by here on a super hot Sunday while the beach goers were trying to get in a last taste of summer. The parking lot and outdoor area were full of beach goers at the adjoining adult beverage place, but I snagged a parking spot and headed inside. The Mint Mocha iced latte took no time at all to prepare and was super flavorful, full of chocolatey goodness, and mint that wasn't overpowering. I probably will snag another shot of espresso next time I stop by, and definitely peruse the shop when I have more time! It was super cute with lots of things to buy!! read more

My experience at the daily grind was enjoyable overall, the food and drinks were good. My husband and I will be back to try the wine bar soon. Customer service was overall excellent. I was only expressing what i witnessed that particular day, doesn't mean it happens often. But with how busy this place was i understand being stressed out and needing to take a break. I only ask that next time if smoke breaks are done in a reasonable spot, & a reasonable time,so that customers don't get hit with it. Will definitely visit soon, hopefully by then the issue is resolved. Thanks for responding back! read more

The Daily Grind - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Surf City, North Carolina

Randomly googled coffee that was close to our Airbnb and this place seemed to have the most options. I ended up doing my normal go to coffee, Carmel iced latte with soy. It was pretty good. The coffee seemed fairly fresh. The service was nice and quick. The second I was done paying they called out my name. I would definitely stop by here again! There's a lot of merchandise inside as well, so I picked up some stickers! read more