Diver Surfside Cafe

Diver Surfside Cafe sits on the water by the Surf City bridge, in a converted two-story house with seating upstairs and on the deck. Come for a Counter Culture latte and an açaí bowl with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway.

• Surf City
• Waterfront
• Açaí bowls & smoothies
• Breakfast & lunch

What stands out

Açaí bowls and smoothies are the headline, closely followed by the avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches. Visitors love the upstairs seating and the bridge and marina views, and the coffee gets steady praise. Mornings can bring a line nearly to the door; you order at the counter and food comes to your table.

What to order

• Açaí bowlWith almond butter, granola, coconut, cacao nibs and berries; toppings can be changed.
• The Diver smoothieThe house smoothie, with coconut water, cashews, dates, carrot, beet and strawberry.
• Avocado toastOn gluten-free bread with goat cheese, avocado and lemon zest.
• B.L.A.T.Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato with paprika aioli.
• Breakfast burritoGreen chile scrambled eggs and cheddar.
• A latte or cold brewCounter Culture coffee, with a rotating drip.

The setting

A relaxed, homey building with several small rooms, an upstairs and outdoor seating looking over the waterway and the bridge. It works for a slow breakfast with a view or a quick coffee on the way to the beach.

Before you go

• Food is served all day, with gluten-free bread and granola available.
• Pressed juices and several other smoothies and bowls are on the menu too.

Plan your visit

• Where: 809 Roland Avenue, Surf City, NC 28445
• Hours: Hours change with the season. Check with the business before you go.
• Menu & updates: diversurfcity.net
• More nearby: coffee shops near Surf City

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Based on the business’s own website, menu and social posts and on recurring themes in public guest reviews; checked October 2026. Menus, hours and prices change, so confirm with the business before you go.