Wilmington Coffee Shop Round Up!
The weather is warming up and spring has officially arrived in Wilmington, NC!
If you’re anything like me, your favorite way to spend a warm, sunny spring day is grabbing a coffee at your favorite coffee shop and exploring the city, probably bopping around local businesses.
Wilmington is home to some of the best local coffee shops on the east coast! From Instagram-worthy aesthetics to artisanal lattes and specialty brews, there’s no shortage of spots to hang out on a Saturday morning or kickstart your mid-day energy boost.
Everyone’s got their favorite spot, and these are just a few of mine!
Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters
Top-tier latte art. Adorable adobe-inspired architecture. A cozy fireplace.
Casa Blanca is the perfect stop for coffee lovers who also want a beautiful place to relax while enjoying their bev and a warm pastry.
☕️ Fan Favorite Drink: Iced Coconut Latte
Social Coffee & Supply Co.
Want to sip on unique coffee drinks in a super casual and creative environment?
Love cool merch you’ll actually want to wear?
Social Coffee Co’s mission is to make specialty coffee approachable. No snobbyness here.
They have 2 Wilmington locations, so you can get your go-to order wherever you are!
☕️ Fan Favorite Drink: Vanilla Latte
Calico Coffee Bar
The perfect coastal coffee shop doesn’t exi…
Calico is a beachy must-stop with bold flavors and a relaxing vibe that attracts students and remote workers alike. And their picturesque iced lattes deserve all the social media attention they get!
☕️ Fan Favorite Drink: Seasonal Iced Lattes
Drift Coffee & Kitchen
Surfer founded and community approved, Drift Coffee & Kitchen has grown to be a North Carolina favorite. With locations scattered across the Wilmington area, there’s bound to be a Drift cafe in your favorite neighborhood.
Plus, all-day breakfast? Sign me up.
☕️ Fan Favorite Drink: Pistachio Cappuccino
Hidden Grounds
Just steps from the Wilmington waterfront, this unique and whimsical little coffee shop is widely loved for its creative dino-themed decor, specialty drink menu, and inviting patio seating.
Full of personality and delicious drinks, this is a Wilmington bucket-list stop and a favorite for both visitors and locals.
☕️ Fan Favorite Drink: The Salty Dino
Cafe Mata
Cafe Mata is known for being Wilmington’s first and only plant-based coffee shop with an absolutely sleek and stunning vibe!
Folks love their variety of vegan pastries and organic coffee drinks, and the fact that they’re right next to a yoga studio makes it a popular post-practice stop for downtown yogis.
☕️ Fan Favorite Drink: Ube Matcha
Wilmington is celebrated for its vibrant community of small businesses, and the coffee shop scene is a great representation of that dedication to supporting local.
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And now that you’ve got your coffee, check out more can’t-miss stops with my guide to everything Wilmington!
