The best cafes in Brunswick County

9 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cafe Ahora

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Relaxed option for coffee, pastries and waffles, plus beer and wine by the bottle.

3369 Holden Beach Rd SW #4 (Supply)

“Relaxed option for coffee, pastries and waffles, plus beer and wine by the bottle.”

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Royal Farms

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Gas-station & convenience-store chain serving breakfast sandwiches, fried chicken & deli items.

2811 Ocean Hwy W (Shallotte)

“Gas-station & convenience-store chain serving breakfast sandwiches, fried chicken & deli items.”

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Cafe Ahora

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Cafe Ahora is a hybrid cafe brewing hand-selected beans from Indonesia and Costa Rica, so your latte can lean earthy or bright. This week,…

2831 Midway Rd SE #118 (Bolivia)

“Cafe Ahora is a hybrid cafe brewing hand-selected beans from Indonesia and Costa Rica, so your latte can lean earthy or bright. This week, pair it with a muffin or waffle, or switch things up with teas from The Republic of Tea, smoothies, steamers, or chai.”

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Seaside Mermaid

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Cozy coffee shop offering desserts such as donuts, ice cream, and cheesecake.

6102 E Oak Island Dr Suite 2 (Oak Island)

“Cozy coffee shop offering desserts such as donuts, ice cream, and cheesecake.”

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OIB Surf & Java

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Casual, chill, beachy cafe with lots of seating, serving java drinks and pastries, plus surfwear and gear.

6278 Beach Dr SW Ste 5 (Ocean Isle Beach)

“Casual, chill, beachy cafe with lots of seating, serving java drinks and pastries, plus surfwear and gear.”

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Southport Coffee Co. & Kitchen

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Friendly coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch and sandwiches plus beer and wine.

130 E Moore St (Southport)

“Friendly coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch and sandwiches plus beer and wine.”

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Cafe Ahora

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Coffee purveyor offering pastries and smoothies, along with iced options and a kids' menu.

604 Ocean Hwy E (Bolivia)

“Coffee purveyor offering pastries and smoothies, along with iced options and a kids' menu.”

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Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Ocean Isle Beach

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Gourmet coffee drinks, pastries & elevated cafe fare, plus beer & wine, in a relaxed setting.

20 E 2nd St (Ocean Isle Beach)

“Gourmet coffee drinks, pastries & elevated cafe fare, plus beer & wine, in a relaxed setting.”

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Ocean Boulevard Coffee

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Casual place serving smoothies, teas, and espresso drinks, plus baked goods and coffee ice cubes.

132 Ocean Blvd W (Holden Beach)

“Casual place serving smoothies, teas, and espresso drinks, plus baked goods and coffee ice cubes.”

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