Sugar Island

Amazing local find! Terrific coffee, delicious snacks, and lots of other goodies for sale (e.g., jams, ground coffee, toys). Be sure to check out the reading room upstairs...stocked with inexpensive, lightly used second-hand books for sale and more seating than your average Starbucks. Nice retreat for those on or visiting Topsail Island.

Really cute bakery. Surprised by the books available and other knick knacks. Lended to a very relaxed vibe. Chocolate cake was very good, Snickerdoodle Cookies were spectacular, Chocolate Shortbread cookies were amazing, and my parents love the Scones they've bought. (Try the chewy ginger cookies... thank me later) The upstairs area is packed with books on top books in cases organized by genre. There's even a kids area with books, toys, and what not. Though we didn't find much in the way of seating anywhere... though one book after another was a fairly good distraction. Overall, super cool coffee shop and hidden gem of a bakery. We'll definitely be going back. (Photo: surprised to find one of my favorite books there in hard back, which isn't common. Might need to go back and grab it, as well as some chewy ginger cookies.)

Very unique store! They no longer serve alcohol which is fine because they baked goods are so amazing it makes up for it! We got the snicker doodle cookie and a chocolate chip cookie. They were delicious! And then I got the yellow brick road caramel iced latte and it was also very good!!! The book collection was quite large as well as the variety! We enjoyed our time there and it was money well spent! We also got one of their hand made coffee which we haven't had the chance to taste yet but if the taste is as good as the smell it's going to be amazing!

Sugar Island & Sugar Market are absolutely the best place to shop in Surf City for unique products. The displays are well thought out and the old books are organized in little nooks & grannies. My sister & I loved the coffee, the bakery, the vintage clothes, the fairy village, the one of a kind ceramics and much more. The customer service is a joy!

one of my favorite places to visit when I come to the beach. The people are so nice, and the whole place is beautiful.

You must try the Ginger Chews; nothing like them. I stopped in one morning and stopped the day before we returned to PA for more! We live in Lancaster County and baked goods are everywhere but I’ve never had cookies this wonderful!

Went for a coffee & the different things in this place is insane. Very interesting, it’s a must visit & the coffee was fantastic.

Thank you for the perfect dark roast bag of coffee, complete with personalized recommendation. Freshly roasted and ground. It was right up my alley and and I’m in heaven enjoying it this morning! I missed out on the baked goods because I arrived at closing but I’ll certainly be back!

First of all, there was zero prices on any of their gingerbread. Since I love gingerbread, I went ahead and took it to the counter only to discover it was $10. I don't mind spending the money, however it was the worst gingerbread you could ever put in your mouth. It was gummy and dry. When I called the establishment, the girl simply said sorry about that. Not once did they offer to refund my money.

The BEST PLACE in Topsail Island Area for baked goods, coffee, tea, books, and/or organic fruits and vegetables!!!

Sugar Island is a one-stop bakery and coffee shop [some of the finest local roasted beans in the region] I have encountered since my relocation from NJ 14 years ago!!! Too bad they do not make bagels [NY Corner Deli next door brings them in from NYC!!!]...

Bottom line: whether you want a scone, muffin, key lime pie, cake, custom roasted coffee, vegetable orvherb plant, books, Smithey Cast Iron [from SC], or a pleasant conversation.... this is definitely a stop you want to make!!! BTW... they seasonally carry local made ice cream and sorbets!!!