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Timo Andrews and his business, Kei Café, outside of the UNCW Student Recreation Center (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk).

Kei Café is coffee on wheels

Samantha Hill, Media Marketing Manager November 15, 2024

A 4-foot-wide and 10-foot-long sky-blue compact van is changing the way coffee is served here in Wilmington. Kei Café, owned and operated by Timo Andrews, started selling coffee out of the back of...

A cup of Lucky Joe cold brew. The coffee shop says it is the "original cold brew coffee shop" of Wilmington since its founding in 2015. (Lucky Joe via Instagram)

How Lucky Joe Craft Coffee is getting student attention after recent setbacks

Bailey Arnold, Staff Writer March 21, 2023
Tucked away in a quiet apartment complex not far from campus is a locally owned and operated coffee shop, Lucky Joe Craft Coffee. At first glance, the building looks like another townhouse amongst a sea of student housing, but plenty of delicious coffee, smoothies and pastries as well as work and study spaces hide behind a set of magenta doors.
UNCW students began preparing themselves for final exams for Fall semester of 2017 by finding a place in Randall Library to prep. Photo by: Jeff Janowski/UNCW

The best study spots in Wilmington for conquering finals

Anna Ford, Staff Writer December 8, 2022
As finals week approaches, one thing sits at the forefront of student’s minds – how to do well on exams. Finding a comfortable and motivating place to study outside the four walls of your room can be challenging. To take some of the stress out of the season, we’ve rounded up six study spots in the Wilmington area that are perfect for preparing to ace those finals.
Spill Coffee and Roastery.

Women-owned coffee shop ‘Spill’ is the perfect place to unwind after finals

Olivia Vizethann, Contributing Writer December 10, 2021
From being able to talk to the owners, to watching them work behind the counter, it is clear they are an unstoppable team. Weaving in and around each other, passing oat milk, chai and espresso shots without missing a beat is like a dance, pouring passion into each cup. If you are looking for caffeine and a one-of-a-kind environment, Spill is the place to go.
Audrey Harding carries an extra bag for her soccer items.

UNCW Women’s Soccer player Audrey Harding shares what is in her bookbag

Caroline Straubel, Culture Editor December 4, 2021
Soccer player Audrey Harding gave The Seahawk a tour of her bookbags. Find out why Harding carries two bags and what the soundtrack to her study sessions are below.
Photo by Skyler Bentley

11 of Wilmington’s best coffee shops

Cierra Noffke, Culture Editor February 24, 2021
One of the cornerstones of Wilmington’s appeal are its coffee shops, and new ones seemingly spring up every year. Navigating the scape can be overwhelming, so we’ve  rounded up some of Wilmington’s finest coffee places, accounting for the overall vibe, the indoor space and the variety and quality of the menu.
A runner endures yet another sunless day in Minnesota along Bde Maka Ska Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Minneapolis.

SATIRE: The best towns to live in after college—according to a person with no expertise

Jenna Tripp, Contributing Writer January 30, 2020

Today we will examine different places to move after finishing the best four years of your life. “How could it go up from here?” You may ask. My answer is simple—check this article. I myself have...

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Best features of Wilmington coffee shops

Samantha Dickerson, Lifestyles Editor March 10, 2019

Although many people have been to at least one coffee shop in Wilmington, they may not stop to think about what makes some of the shops special from others. What differentiates a good coffee shop from...

The Grinders Caffe' recently opened at a new location on S. Kerr Ave.

Grinders Caffe’ reopens at new location

Jonny Berrios, Staff Writer February 13, 2019

Grinders Caffe’, known for its creative atmosphere and great coffee, has relocated and reopened within the vicinity of UNC Wilmington. The devastating damage to its previous location on Wrightsville...

Grab a coffee, rescue a kitten: Wilmington's first cat cafe

Grab a coffee, rescue a kitten: Wilmington’s first cat cafe

Kristen Burgess, Staff Writer February 27, 2018

Soon you will be able to enjoy your Sunday morning macchiato while contributing to the rescue efforts of local homeless kittens. The Scratching Post Cafe, Wilmington's first cat cafe, will be opening soon....

Wilmington spilled the beans

Kristen Yun, Contributing Writer February 2, 2018

Locals and visitors were invited to enjoy a cup-o-joe from Wilmington's best hole-in-the-wall coffee shops. The first annual Wilmington Coffee Crawl took place downtown on Saturday, January 27. Crawlers...

But first, coffee: five Wilmington coffee shops to satisfy your caffeine cravings

Rachel Logan, Copy Editor September 29, 2017

When discussing coffee shops, Starbucks is always quick to come to mind. Starbucks is probably the most well-known of all coffee shops in the United States, and with over twenty thousand locations worldwide,...

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