Folks Café

I cannot say enough great things about this place. This is one of the true small business gems where a person can come by and experience some of the true culture of Wilmington. Folks Cafe is not just a place for coffee or lunch. Folks Cafe is an experience. Upon entry, the entire little nook of an indoor eating area equates to a funky kind of art gallery. Original art lines the walls and if you look closely, you'll find homey elements of the owners such as family pictures and origin tributes. The owners themselves are truly remarkable people. Everyone who enters is greeted as if they just came home after a long day with a genuine, "Hey! How are you?" Conversation flows easily and meeting new people is this kind of environment is effortless. Most recently, the yard has been transformed into an outdoor eating and relaxation area and the vibe found on the inside transitions well under the sun. The coffee here is some of the only true coffee you will find in Wilmington. They are one of the only places who buys directly from where the coffee comes from and then roasts it themselves in house. The kind of coffee changes with the season and that's how you know that it's fresh. The same idea goes for the food. The menu will change every day - that's how you mark it's quality. Rather than be restrained by a corporate restaurant and stagnant menu, they create the menu based on what is in season and what gives them creative passion that day. Some of my favorite items over time have been the Wild Java Coffee, the Peach and Mango Muffins, the Fig Latte, Italian Soda, the Fried Green Tomato Sandwich, the Empanadas, the Veggie Quesadilla, and much much more that I can't remember right now having eaten it so quickly. Look, if you want a taste of Wilmington, true, not watered down, or catered to tourists Wilmington, that blends food with experience, go to Folks Cafe.

I’ve never met a business owner that I enjoyed more than the gentleman that owns this adorable shop. He’s authentic, kind, charismatic and was hospitable til the moment we walked out the door. Juan even showed us how he makes his bulk coffee. The new outside space is great. So glad we visited this gem on our trip.

This is by far the best coffee shop in Wilmington. Locally owned, coffee is organic and fair trade. You can tell that the owner really has a passion for coffee and taking care of the customers. The muffins are baked fresh daily and the empanadas are a must have. Has many flavors, beef chicken, corn, potato, etc... He roasts the coffee right across the street in small batches and you can really taste the difference in quality. I Highly recommend!

A delightful and unique cafe. Coffee is great, food was tasty, empanada was spectacular. Staff was incredibly friendly, outgoing, attentive and helpful.

I'm an it of town visitor not clearly this place has a loyal clientele. About half the people in the case we're obviously known to the woman working there counter and almost all of them some like old friends. Really fun atmosphere, and great to see in a small independent business.

Walked there for the first time. They were so friendly and personable. Juan drew a train for my daughter to color and she loved it. She wants to make money so she put it up for sale by the door. Will definitely come back! Food was amazing!! Muchas Gracias!

Outstanding coffee, roasted on site and sustainability sourced. We tried three different empanadas and they were all fantastic and a great value. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Nothing on the online menu was offered, website needs to be updated since the main reason we came was for vegan/vegetarian sandwich’s as advertised. They had four sandwich options-all were meat. I asked for the vegetarian options and was told the only option was a tuna sandwich?? I’m sure they have great food but please update your operations

We went to Folks for the first time today. What a great place to hang out. Their baked treats are incredible (didn't get an empanada today, but will next time) and their coffee is great aaaannnnd it is roasted in house. We liked it so much we decided to get some beans to take home with us. We started talking with Tammy about what kind we should get and that turned into her mixing us a special espresso blend to take home. We also bonded a little with her about having moved to Wilmington from Southern California. When you meet owners who are this welcoming and wonderful it really makes you want to go back as often as you can and when their products are as good as Folks' are it makes you want to go back that much more. Looking forward to our future visits and excited to try our espresso blend tomorrow morning!

Really friendly, kind of funky coffee shop. The owners are so nice. Everyone who goes in there is nice, even if they came in nasty!

An incredible place in Wilmington! The owner was unbelievably kind. I had an iced mocha and it was delicious and different than any other one I’ve ever had. Definitely check Folks Cafe out if you get the chance!