4 Best Restaurants in The North Carolina Coast, North Carolina

Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop

$ Fodor's choice
The long list of mocha varieties at this early-morning hot spot tempt you to deviate from your usual latte, and the fluffy muffins and scones only add to the decadence. All-fruit smoothies offer a healthy balance.

Bespoke

$ | Downtown
The drinks extend beyond coffee at this attractive, airy spot for a pick-me-up, from turmeric to matcha lattes, where the sign on the wall reads "Death Before Decaf." There's a small selection of scones and muffins and plenty of room—indoors and out—to kick back and work for a while.
Bakery $
202 Princess St., Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, USA
910-769--4088
bespokecoffeenc.com
Known For
  • delicious iced drinks
  • quick service
  • creative skeleton-oriented branding and merchandise

Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe

$

There's a line out the door during summer for this bakery's "Apple Uglies," fried amalgams of doughnut dough and apples. There's also a full menu of breakfast burritos and egg sandwiches to enjoy on the patio out front. 

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The Workshop

$
The owner of this coffee, smoothie, and sandwich shop is a scuba diver and fossil hunter, and the bustling counter-service operation doubles as a gallery for her shark and megalodon jewelry and art. Most of the seating is outside at picnic tables.