Drift Cafe - Hanover Center

Drift Cafe - Hanover Center

3501 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC

★★★★★4.3(152 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Drift Cafe is a calm, booth-lined refuge in Hanover Center where you can settle in with excellent coffee and surprisingly solid brunch—think breakfast burritos with fantastic potatoes and avocado toast that's a bit of a gamble. The vibe is thoughtfully quiet even during busy hours, with great music and an aesthetic that draws both solo laptop workers and couples looking for a proper sit-down breakfast experience. Service tends to be warm and attentive, making it the kind of place locals keep coming back to, though pricing skews a bit high for what you get.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Wifi.

Traditional drinksLaptop friendlySlow sitPastriesLight foodMeetingsWifiFull breakfast

Google Reviews

April Bilisoly
★★★★★3 months ago

I do not normally write reviews but because I just spent $23 for breakfast I feel that it is necessary. The service was great…no issue there. I ordered an avocado toast which honestly was gross. I love avocado toast and make it often at home. I’ve also eaten this same dish at…

Noel Poisel
★★★★★9 months ago

Drift is one of my favorite spots to grab coffee, read, or knock out a project. The atmosphere is calm even when it’s busy, and the booths are perfect if you value a quiet space. They open at 7 AM, which is ideal for an early productivity boost. The staff is always kind, and…

Nam Ho
★★★★★9 months ago

"The first experience was very disappointing." This is my first time to the restaurant. When I walked in, I didn't see anyone coming to say hello or show me what to do. After a long time of waiting, I took the initiative to go to the counter to order. After calling, I went to…

Christian Ryan
★★★★★a year ago

As a man, this is probably the best brunch I’ve ever had. Wife loved the aesthetic of the spot. Said it was very “giving”. Amazing food and service. Incredible atmosphere with great music. Manager was out frequently to make sure our experience was excellent. Get the Bennies.

Reid M
★★★★★a year ago

Terrific breakfast spot. I'm sure the coffee is great, but we only tried the breakfast burritos, the potatoes and the mushrooms. All of which were fantastic. The potatoes came with a very tasty dip. Highly recommended for your breakfast and coffee in Wilmington!

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