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

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

Like any good bakery, the offers dwindle as the day progresses…read more There claim to fame are stuffed croissants and they have a good selection of offered stuffings: Fruit, chocolates, Bavarian cream, cream cheese flavors, etc. Some of their other offerings are small desserts like brownies, blondes, tiramisu, fruit tarts, cakes and custom orders. They also have standard coffee. I believe the also serve lunch.

A Local Staple! Burney's is EVERYTHING!! Sweet, savory, delicious! I was on my way into…read moreHampstead for a meeting and was going to be early. Since I hadn't had breakfast yet, I remembered that Burney's made breakfast sandwiches! Anything to support a local business instead of a McDonald's or Hardee's which were my other 2 options. Upon entering, the sweet smells hit you right in the face- in a good way! I have had their wonderful glazed and filled croissants! Apple filled is my favorite! Today I asked for a bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant! It took a few minutes, as they make to order, and like I said, I was early for a meeting. The service was excellent and the things to look at while I waited were plentiful! Stop in and smell and taste the delight of Burney's!

Super cool place! I tried a seasonal latte and it was delish but not my favorite flavor. Need to go…read moreback to try something else and hangout outside on a nice day!

This place got moved into a small location near Carolina Peds in Hampstead. I must say it's so cute…read moreinside! Great decor with amazing coffee. Everything is homemade including their chai and all their syrups. The menu is simple but exactly what you need. They have plant based milk and even gluten free options for pastries. I would definitely stop in and try it, if you are looking for a place to try a great cup of coffee.

Been stopping in for years! Always the freshest ingredients and friendliest staff!! Bagels are NY…read morestyle and I just love their bacon, egg and cheese!! You can choose many flavor bagels and they're open for lunch as well!! Love, love, love!

Little shop, looks like a lot of locals frequent this place. Has to be a good option right?…read more We got a grilled cheese with chips, ham, egg, and cheese on a plain bagel, the speciality turkey on an everything bagel, sides of potato and pasta salad with a cherry cream cheese danish. Grilled cheese was a let down, as well as both the sides. My turkey specialty on an everything bagel was good, I really enjoyed it. The husband gave the ham, egg, and cheese a 4/5 and the little gave the pastry a 10. Negatives: staff doesn't clean the tables, every one was dirty so we had to clean up one ourselves. The place as a whole needs a deep clean. Electrical pipes have a good amount of caked on dust accumulated on it.

Decided to stop today and just see what it was all about, I've heard great things. It was lunchtime…read moreand I was the only one there. But the showcases were not full, so lots of traffic before me. I was only going to look but when I saw the bagels , the sesame one was calling out to me. I was tempted to purchase the salt one, but decided on the sesame. It was huge , and plenty of seeds on it. Next time a cinnamon roll will call out to me. The staff member was friendly and did not rush me in making my choice. Brought the bagel home, it was a little soft, I like more of a crunchy outside and the inside I found a little doughy. But it had great flavor, toasted perfectly. Next time it may be a toss up , cinnamon roll or salted bagel , or both. Loved the non rushed atmosphere in the store.

Wow!! Delicious!!! Over the top choices! Glazed croissants! Lobster Tail! Do not miss this…read morestop! Kind service!!

I am shocked this place has 4.9 stars. Really? First of all, their menu is pretty limited. Barely…read moremore than a few options. Second their chicken cutlets were disgusting, no flavor or seasoning whatsoever. Third they messed up our order which of course you don't realize till you are home and ready to eat. Yikes probably the worst deli I have ever been to. Aside from their grocery items (and greasy smell) it does not feel like a real Italian deli

The service was very friendly, and the sandwiches were delicious! Lots of goodies in the store to…read moreshop. Can't wait to come back

I still tell people about this place. Good GOD the salmon salad was so fresh... I all but hugged…read morethe server. It almost goes without saying for *a bakery*, but do not skip dessert here. I'm not a big dessert guy, but it brought life to my weary bones. The cafe vibes were second to none. Bright and charming cafe with tons of seating. Bring your homies. Contemplate life. Though some of the kitchenware displays are a little overwhelming (and may disrupt the flow of traffic), they're loaded with perfect gifts for any foodie. The staff were astoundingly attentive, not to mention helpful when I got stuck between options (a habitual problem of mine I admit), yet never seemed bothered even when I stayed til close. 10/10.

Love this little Cafe. Everything is made from scratch and they have a ton of unique food yiems…read moreyou can purchase and also meals to go. I love their homemade chicken salad, nice and chunky and comes with chips and kale salad. Service is super fast and the inside is nice with wood tables.

I found it very pricey, but my perspective on value for money paid should not affect anyone's…read moredecision to try this place out. Furthermore I decided that a 5-Star review is still owed, since "price" should be a matter of perspective and not something that should cost a good business a star. That being said, I got exactly what I ordered and it was delicious!! It was the perfect way to start my day at the beach. My bagel was perfectly toasted and I could taste all of the flavors I asked for. I stepped outside to sit under the sunshine while I waited for my order, and to my surprise they brought it outside for me. Overall a great experience and I would definitely do it again.

The customer service was great and the staff was friendly, but unfortunately the food was very…read moredisappointing. I ordered a bagel double toasted, yet it came out cold. The sausage was cold as well, and the cheese wasn't even melted. I also ordered a burrito, and it was extremely skimpy on the fillings, there were barely any toppings inside and it was basically just a tortilla. What made the experience even more frustrating was a sign on the wall that said, "You can't rush good quality." Ironically, the food came out in about a minute and the quality was far from good. It felt like the food was thrown together without much care or attention. While I appreciated the friendly service, the food quality and preparation were very disappointing.

Excellent experience with The Buttery Bakery. Perfect two-tier chocolate cake with cookies 'n cream…read morefilling and buttercream frosting delivered to my hotel on-time to celebrate my 2nd wedding anniversary in Wilmington. Great communication and prompt, reasonably priced delivery. Nice, soft, buttery cake with fluffy, creamy filling. Wife and Mom gave rave flavor reviews. Would definitely order from this bakery again.

Once again Bethany made Mom's bday cake soooo special for my family. We ate it for 2 days till it…read morewas totally gone! Couldn't help it!!!! You outdid yourself Bethany! Thank you as always xo

Stopped in to grab a tea for me and a coffee with my son. Such a quaint (not small) vibe! All the…read moredelicious looking sweets and treats looked yummy! The very friendly barista who took our order brought our drinks to us instead of shouting our name. Thank you for that- that adds more customer service in my opinion! My son lived his "dessert" coffee and my earl grey hot tea was very tasty! To make our experience even better, with tip it was around $10 which makes it easier to go back!

Best coffee and mocha latte I've had in a while. Adorable interior space. Very in the garden…read morefeeling. Fast kind service. Outdoor seating. Close to surf city and topsail beaches.