During our three day trip to Carolina beach, we spent each morning at Crush and Grind getting "kick…read moreass service" from the rad dude at the counter! He really gave amazing customer service by greeting each person who walked in and remained chill even when the line grew and he was the only person working. We tried many drinks but my personal fav was the Seabee! If you like a sweet latte, I highly recommend this one!

Great service is always friendly and fast. They have bar service available, get a glass of wine or…read morea beer. I just like the coffee myself. We really like visiting here.

A terrific convenient store that has literally all the things, as well as a place to get made to…read moreorder breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have an ice machine, alcohol, sunscreens, meds, tobacco, candy, etc. Great to grab things you may not have and need without heading into the other end of town. This is a down home place and nothing fancy. It's great. We went to get coffees and breakfast. We ordered at the counter and paid. Then, you wait for your food to be cooked in the back and there's a small window where they call your name. They do have some seats to wait. We got a coffee that was self serve and an Americano that came from the back window with our food. Ordered a chicken sandwich on a brioche bun and an açaí bowl. The sandwich was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. The açaí bowl was terrific- loads of fruit! The base was also tasty. The service was fantastic. Makes you feel at home. Checked on us while waiting for food. People were in and out. This place is great!!!

Super duper sweet! Like really sweet! If I'd have asked for half sweet I'd have been way happier…read more Nonetheless, vibe was "immaculate" in the words of my husband lol. Definitely a local place. The breakfast bagel was oh my heavenly!!!! We got a bacon egg and cheese and forgot to take a pic... it was that good lol. This is right by a quieter beach entrance so a stroll after was perfect.

So happy to finally have the time to stop in and try Wake n Bake Donuts as it has been on our…read morebucket list for a long time and it did not disappoint! The service was incredibly friendly and they have a fantastic variety of freshly made, beautiful-looking donuts. We decided on a dozen and grabbed a mix of glazed, chocolate frosted, strawberry frosted, chocolate cake donut, the cinnamon bun donut and an espresso donut. Every single one was amazing. We even picked up a drink koozie for a souvenir! When you get the 100% approval of three teenagers, you know you're doing something right. Thank you, Wake n Bake Donuts, we will definitely be back!

This is a cute little donut shop right over the bridge in the perfect area of the island. The…read moredonuts are very tasty, freshly baked every day, and have very unique toppings. The cake donuts are amazing and they have a different flavor every day; same with the fritters. The apple fritters are huge and so are the cinnamon rolls. They also offer vegan/gluten friendly donuts on certain days. The workers are so helpful and nice. I highly recommend the Carolina Sand Latte and the Butterfinger Bash Donut. They also have shirts and hats with very cool designs. Me and my family went here every day of our 4 day vacation to Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.

The smell of their locally roasted coffee beans will pull you into this beachy coffee shop. The…read moreespresso is flavored in the roasting process by Island Roast coffee. The line was moderately long when we walked in but it moved fast! This short walk from the boardwalk is a perfect morning walk for coffee. This is no dunkin, the baristas here know what they are doing!

Super eclectic shop! Coffee is delicious. Pipping HOT and made to order. Staff is incredibly kind…read moreand helpful - treats you like you're a local. The shop itself is so unique and welcoming. Filled with local art, toys for kids to play while at the shop, and beautiful plants to admire. ALL are WELCOME people and pets ‍ even giving your little fur family members treats while visiting.

Super nice cafe in main area with paid parking. There are a few free 30 min spots directly up…read morefront. They have grab and go options, food, smoothies, açaí bowls, coffee drinks, matcha, teas, etc. Tons of options. There's table outside but no umbrellas (I'd like sun, as well as indoor counter space and tables. We ordered a regular coffee and an Americano. They know their magical bean juice. Delicious!!! Can't go wrong. We ordered a nutty açaí bowl (yummy and perfect portion), and a sandwich that I can't remember the name of - maybe the Cove. It's on fresh sourdough bread. Very tasty. Didn't wait long at all. Super nice people working there too. Greeted everyone and asked how things were. They also have some retail things available.

Really cool video morning spot coffee right off the Carolina beach front. They moved super quick…read moreand are very friendly with ordering. The breakfast burrito is a smaller size but still super good. Also the first wave coffee is very tasteful.

This is a small cafe by the Kure beach pier offering a good amount of coffee and non-coffee…read moreoptions. They make your drink fast and the coffee is quite the pick me up to start your day. This place is definitely worth checking out when you're in town or a local!

Too often we miss the boat before they close, but this time we made a point to stop by twice…read more My spouse got her favorite coffee, mermaid magic and she ordered a half gallon to bring home too. You need to order it a day in advance. I got a concoction of blueberry and marshmallows that was sweet and delicious!! The bldg is tiny inside, so no place to sit, but the staff is always super nice so that makes up for it.

What a cool place!?! My friend and I stopped by for a drink after exploring the Aquarium down the…read moreday. The vibe is warm and inviting when you first come in. They had lots of seasonal coffee offerings listed, but we were here for the wine... and a cookie... AND a cinnamon roll! Both of which they warmed up for us. Alicia was the one who helped us decide on wines. Her recommendations were excellent! We also bought a bottle of a white Pinot Noir at her recommendation, so unique! Definitely not something you see every day. They had tons of local beers on tap, so if you're not into wine and coffee that might call to you more. I tried a taste of the Taco Lime which was like a Mexican lager. It was pretty good! I can't wait to come back and check them out again.

Tried the gingerbread latte (hot) from the new winter menu! Service and latte was great!…read more Get down there on Monday nights $4 drafts! Get location and time and owner is willing to support community and school with giveback nights!

The food is great, but the staff is even better!…read more When you think of southern hospitality and good food this is what should come to mind.

I haven't stopped thinking about the Southerly since our vacation in CB ended…read more Sis and I suddenly had a taste for Key Lime pie. We're close enough to Florida, surely SOMEBODY had to serve a decent KLP?! Quick Google search led me to the Southerly, which incidentally was very close to the park we were currently at. I called to see if they made them and the guy said they DO but were sold out for the day. I wasn't surprised, as I called right before they closed. I asked if I could reserve one for the next day- easy as pie, right? He was so friendly and accommodating, I probably would have gone in even if he said no pies tomorrow. Just a super warm, kind person. The Southerly is known for their biscuits, so when we went in the next day we got biscuits, sandwiches, and the pie. The biscuits are out of this world. I've never had a biscuit this good before. Tender, flaky, with a few crispy parts. The flavor was heavenly. The sandwiches were very good, I wish I had been able to try more. I even took a plain biscuits home to eat later and they're fantastic even without butter or jam. Absolute perfection. The Key lime pie was good. We didn't eat it until later that night. The crust was a little dry and crumbly. The filling was decadent, perfect, key limey in every way. I couldn't recommend this place more. Everyone was so nice, it's a great local spot. And let me tell you-- I would pay for express shipping if they offered it.

the food is great! so welcoming when you walk in the door. I give their chicken sandwich a 10/10…read more they have amazing pasta salad, definitely recommend coming here!!

I went there on vacation. Food was solid, coffee was solid. Service was quick and with a smile. The…read moreambiance was a small place that was busy so my gf and I waited outside with our dog while we were getting our order prepared.

The Getaway has the best burger in Wilmington. Their Double Smashburger with ground steak and a…read morebrioche bun is topped off with their exquisite bacon jam, sriracha mayo and cheddar. And we keep coming back for it. Their Mushroom Toast with whipped feta and sweet & sour marmalade on charred sourdough is another sandwich I crave returning to. We love the simple, classic Coastal surf vibe and decor. It's become our tradition to walk out on the boardwalk overlooking the Cape Fear after our meal. The Getaway is one of our favorite restaurant outings in the area. It's a hidden gem off the beaten path.

Getting busier and I still like it here, they have hired some new girl who completed messed up the…read moreorder and the order it came out and forgot our muffin. The ambiance it relaxing something is missing but I still like it, The owners are pretty amazing but I am starting to think they are seeing it as work now instead of an adventure as how it felt when we first went a couple years (?) ago. I Hope they continue to revisit what and how they are doing and maybe even change the concept every now and then. I still recommend them and I will go back!