Highest-rated Cafes in Wilmington, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated cafes in Wilmington, according to Yelp

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Wilmington using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#20. Port City Java

- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2301 17th St Ste A Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Port City Java

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 5709 Oleander Dr Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#18. First Watch

- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 3534 Oleander Dr Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Pender's Cafe

- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 205 N Front St Wilmington, NC 28401
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Port City Java

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 21-A North Front St Wilmington, NC 28401
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Clean Eatz - Wilmington

- Rating: 4.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 203 Racine Dr Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Port City Java

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 132 Racine Dr Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Port City Java

- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 511 Olde Waterford Way Leland, NC 28451
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Port City Java

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2099 Market St Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Eternal Sunshine Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (476 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 420 Eastwood Rd Unit 109 Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. CAM Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3201 S 17th St The Cameron Art Museum Wilmington, NC 28412
- Categories: Cafes, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#9. New Day Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 497 Olde Waterford Way Ste 100 Leland, NC 28451
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Blue Surf Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (547 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 250 Racine Dr Ste 1 Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Drift Coffee & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 110 Dungannon Blvd Ste 170 Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Grinders Caffè

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 890 S Kerr Ave 2B Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pine Valley Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3520 S College Rd Wilmington, NC 28412
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Meat Shops, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Milner's Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 311 Judges Rd Ste 1A Wilmington, NC 28405
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Drinx

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2162 Wrightsville Ave Wilmington, NC 28403
- Categories: Cafes, Acai Bowls, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

#2. The Getaway Cafe and Provisions

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 109 Pier Master Pt Ste 110 Wilmington, NC 28412
- Categories: Sandwiches, Gluten-Free, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Folks Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1201 Princess St Wilmington, NC 28401
- Categories: Empanadas, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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