Drinks

Discover a sweet treat drink shop that doubles as a late night ramen bar in historic downtown serving Boba or bubble tea filled with flavorful tapioca bubbles in refreshing flavor combinations. This hot or cold customizable Asian libation starts with your choice of a base and flavors, and finishes…

Grumpy Grandpa's Coffee was inspired by the owners' own grumpy grandpa, who had an unwavering love for a good cup of coffee. The shop carries on his legacy by serving great coffee and lattes, with a side of sarcasm, featuring a full espresso bar and a variety of delicious treats. Browse the local…

This cozy and welcoming coffee shops motto is "filter coffee not people" and with it you can expect perfectly brewed coffees iced or hot, freshly baked pastries, comfy seating with board games, and fun knickknacks to purchase. In addition to their classics like chai, matcha, and espresso based…

This popular local chain that originated in Wilmington serves delicious ice cream treats and boba drinks, a customized tea filled with flavorful tapioca balls in refreshing flavor combinations. This hot or cold Asian libation starts with your choice of a base and flavors, and finishes with a…

Be transported to the tropics year round at Sunset Bowls at Pine Valley with their fresh Acai, Ube, Dragon Fruit, Coconut Blue and Matcha bowls or smoothies! The flavor combinations are endless with so many fresh cut fruits and toppings to choose from like granola, Nutella, seeds, coconut flakes…

Cool down with a frozen yoghurt treat at Van Gogh Gurt. This hidden gem inside of Azalea Antiques & Arts offers artisanal fro-yo with unique flavor profiles and variety of toppings. Try their lavender flavor with yoghurt bite toppings or their chai latte flavor as is. Go bold and get coffee poured…

Step off of the scenic Riverwalk and into a slice of heaven serving award winning Italian gelato (over 40 different rotating flavors), sorbet and other delicacies. This dog-friendly shop in a historic building also offers coffee, a selection of imported candies and a rotating selection of other…

Located in the heart of the Castle Art and Antique District, cozy Luna Caffe offers a full coffee service including cold brewed nitro, complemented by specialty teas, local honey, smoothies, baked sweets and more. They even have a curated selection of beer and wine including bubbly on tap…

Discover this charming 1930s dog-friendly cottage filled with tasty delicacies a short drive from the Cargo District. Choose from breads created with a century old French sourdough starter, authentic baguettes, or artisanal pastries baked with care. Be sure to grab a cinnamon roll as well, since…

The Bend is the perfect spot for visitors to feel like the ultimate local. Experience good food, good drinks, and a good time all in one place with regular live music, market pop-ups, and shuffleboard competitions. Grab a cold local beer from Parlour House and grab a delicious sandwich from Middle…

Offering an eclectic collection of organic and bulk foods, wines and beers (local and international) along with incredibly creamy fresh ice cream, delicious milkshakes and some of the freshest and most exotic coffee in town. In addition, the Gourmet Market now has a commercial humidor filled with…

As seen on Hallmark in the "Mom's Royal Wedding" episode of Mom's the Bride, feel transported to England as you step inside The Timeless Table for an authentic tea time experience. This beautifully decorated and thoughtful tea room is worth a trip to Wilmington to celebrate an event, a…

Discover this unique bakery that puts a creative twist on the morning pastime, coffee and doughnuts. Wake N Bake not only offers doughnuts baked fresh each morning, but organic fair-trade coffees. Their flavors have to be seen to be believed with names like "Purple Rain" and "Wake n Bake" with…

Take flight without leaving the ground, morning or night, at Concorde Espresso Bar's newest location in Porter's Neck. The interior has been transformed to a first-class experience with airplane windows that showcase a beautiful sunset take-off and landing filmed right here in Wilmington. This…

Travel around the world in just one stop at Monaco Market with their endless selection of the most exotic viral snacks seen on socials. From sour ball gummies imported from England to Korean imported Dunkin' Green Onion Cream Cheese popcorn, or the viral fruit bucket ice cream to flavors of sodas…

Created by the esteemed Chef Hollingsworth, Bean There Cafe provides a unique speak-easy style coffee shop that serves locally roasted espresso, fresh baked goods, and a variety of made-to-order hot breakfast and lunch plates. With it's cozy interior and thoughtfully decorated color pallet, your…

This unique historic downtown bakery puts a creative twist on coffee and doughnuts! Wake N Bake not only offers sweets baked fresh each morning, but serves fresh custom doughnuts. All coffees offered at Wake N Bake are organic fair-trade so you can be socially conscious while you relish every sip…

Discover the rich, authentic taste of premium micro-lot Colombian coffee at Maven Coffee in Wilmington. Known for its inventive, flavor-forward drinks, Maven crafts standout creations like the Smoked Affogato, made with amaretto-infused espresso, puffed rice crisps, gold dust, and delicate…

Let the smell of buttery baked goodness lead the way into this adorable bakery that sells a wide variety of baked goods, all made from scratch. Try their sourdough loafs, focaccia, and bagels with a side of cream cheese. Or if you have a sweet tooth, try their house-made pop-tarts (with extra…

Boba tea or bubble tea, filled with flavorful tapioca bubbles, has the refreshing classic flavor combination of milk tea and tapioca bubbles finished with sweet toppings. This hot or cold Asian treat starts with your choice of a base and refresher flavors, and finishes with your choice of toppings…

Discover Asian flavors as you have never sampled them before, a short drive from the Carolina Beach Boardwalk! Unlike their other Tap Tea Bar locations, this spot is serving new Asian-inspired favorites like Korean Popcorn Chicken and Loaded Furikake Fries. If you're not hungry and just want a…

Discover this sweet treat drink shop, Tap Tea Bar, that doubles as a late night ramen bar in Wrightsville Beach serving Boba or bubble tea filled with flavorful tapioca bubbles in refreshing flavor combinations. This hot or cold customizable Asian libation starts with your choice of a base and…