Beach mornings
Open early — most spots pour by 6–7 AM.
Order iced
Cold brew & iced lattes rule the Carolina summer.
Local roast
Ask for NC-roasted beans — a souvenir that lasts.
Top Coffee Hotspots
3 spots
Breakfast
Daybreak Donuts
Fresh donuts, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches. Open early for the dawn patrol.
Surf City, 28445
4.7
Coffee & Wine
The Daily Grind / UnWined
Coffee bar by morning, wine bar by evening. Pastries, espresso, and small plates.
Surf City, 28445
4.5
Coffee
Sundial Coffee And Tea
Specialty coffee, loose-leaf teas, and light bites in a warm setting.
Holly Ridge, 28445
4.5