DRIFT Coffee Shop & Kitchen Monkey Junction
Monkey Junction
A vibrant coffee cafe taking a fresh, new approach to the food and coffee experience in Wilmington.
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Pine Valley Market Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach
The "new" Pine Valley Market took over the iconic space formerly occupied by Sweet n Savory Cafe.
This second location is a significant expansion of the beloved Midtown flagship, offering a larger space that blends a casual sit-down cafe with an extensive gourmet retail market.
Key Features:
- Dining Concept: It serves a full breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu. In a nod to the building’s history, the menu includes dedicated "Sweet" and "Savory" sections. Signature items include their famous homemade biscuits, artisan sandwiches, and a variety of pancakes and handhelds.
- Retail Market: The front of the restaurant features an expanded retail section where you can buy "grab-and-go" items, locally sourced gourmet goods, and their popular frozen "take-and-bake" family meals (like lasagna and shepherd's pie).
- Atmosphere: The vibe is bright and coastal, featuring a black-and-white color palette with a blue-fronted bar and local beach photography. It includes a spacious indoor dining area as well as the signature outdoor deck.
- Drinks: Unlike the original location, the new spot features a full bar serving brunch cocktails, mimosas, craft beer, and wine, alongside a comprehensive coffee program.
Note: The kitchen typically closes at 3:00 PM, but the retail market remains open until 6:00 PM for those looking to pick up dinner items on their way home from the beach.
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The Sounder
Midtown
The Sounder is a coastal-inspired American restaurant. Founded by Grant Steadman of Flying Machine Brewing, it serves as a "love letter to the coast," focusing on elevated yet approachable local seafood.
The menu highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and the restaurant's own oyster farm, with signature dishes like NC Seafood Stew, Smoked Tuna Wellington, and a variety of baked oysters. Open for daily lunch and dinner—plus a popular weekend brunch—the space features a bright, coastal-chic redesign with round booths, a private event space, and an outdoor patio. It also offers a lively late-night bar menu available until midnight for those looking to enjoy a cocktail or a bite in a community-focused atmosphere.
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Brunches Express
Midtown
Brunches + coffee shop = 💛💛💛
OPEN NOW!!!!!
Monday - Friday: 6:30am-3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7:30am-3:00pm



