Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown

I’m pretty picky when it comes to coffee and this was very good. The Cortdao I got was very good and the location was great.

Got a cold brew and strawberry pop tart. So good! Great way to start the day. Chill and friendly!

Nice staff, great atmosphere, delicious coffee, and an amazing breakfast burrito

Housed next to Bijou Park, Drift is an appealing location inside and out. It’s a bright, inviting space with a solid array of breakfast options. You can go light with a yogurt or toast, but you can also dig into a hearty sandwich, burrito, or bowl. The coffees may not have a lot of flavor options, but they do make some syrups in-house.

My wife and I opted for a bodega sandwich and pistachio latte and a breakfast burrito and raspberry vanilla latte, respectively, as well as a sunrise smoothie (mango, banana, vanilla, coconut milk, and orange) to share. Most of the food came out promptly, but the smoothie got lost in the shuffle, a mistake quickly remedied when I pointed it out.

The food and drink quality left no room for complaint. The burrito held together well despite being stuffed with deliciousness (egg, cheese, chorizo, black bean, cilantro crema). The raspberry vanilla latte featured a vanilla-raspberry-coconut foam with bits of real fruit, and the smoothie was refreshing.

That said, Drift’s prices are definitely on the high side, and they also keep quite busy. The hard-working staff seemed up to the task during our visit, but this is definitely not a “sit and chill” coffee shop.

Overall, Drift makes for a good downtown breakfast option. It’s too expensive to be a regular stop for most, but the location and ingredient quality are compelling.

I stopped by yesterday and tried the Blue Cloud Iced Late and it was amazing!! The place is darling and aesthetically beautiful and peaceful. Barista was really nice and helpful. I will be back!

The BEST Peppermint Mocha ever! Atmosphere is bright and inviting, a definite must for anyone visiting downtown Wilmington

Really nice place. I enjoyed the coffee and breakfast burrito.

Veggie breakfast burritos are usually all pretty similar, you know what to expect.
This one was not like that at all.
Completely bucked all my expectations, and it was delicious.
My drink (almond milk chai tea) was just okay, but the food made up for it.

Nice ambiance, good hot chai latte. Almond or Oat milk available, not Lactaid or Soy.

I thought the flat white was exceptionally tasty. The breakfast bowl was pretty bland but definitely healthy!