About Folks Café
Folks Café is a welcoming coffee shop in Wilmington, NC, where great coffee, quality tea, and thoughtful service come together to create a place people want to return to again and again. Located at 1201 Princess St, this locally trusted café has built a strong reputation with a 4.80-star rating from hundreds of reviews, reflecting the consistency, care, and attention to detail that guests appreciate. Whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee, settling in for lunch, or looking for a comfortable spot to unwind, Folks Café offers the kind of experience that feels both easygoing and dependable. More than just a place to grab a drink, Folks Café is designed to fit into your day with convenience and comfort. Guests can enjoy dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, on-site service, and outdoor seating, making it easy to enjoy the café in the way that suits them best. The menu brings together coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, small plates, vegan options, and vegetarian options, with offerings that work well for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Known for its great coffee, great tea selection, and local specialty offerings, the café creates a warm setting for solo dining, working on a laptop, or meeting up with friends. With Wi-Fi, restrooms, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, it is a space built for both productivity and pause. Accessibility and comfort are part of what makes Folks Café especially inviting. The café includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy a smooth and welcoming visit. Planning ahead is simple too, with reservations accepted and payment made convenient through credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. From the quality of the menu to the ease of the experience, Folks Café delivers the reliability and atmosphere customers look for in a standout neighborhood coffee shop. For those seeking a place that pairs great taste with genuine hospitality, Folks Café is ready to serve at 1201 Princess St in Wilmington, or by phone at +1 910-362-1448.
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I love you folks cafe and Juan and Tammy you guys are the best and have the best cafe on the earth
I don’t know where to start! The atmosphere reminds me of a friendly neighborhood and the owner is the nicest person I have ever met! And my coffee was only 3 dollars! I recommend if you want to try something different!
Folks is a great little hole in the wall place to get a coffee and breakfast! The food items I tried were exceptional, the cappuccino was tasty and packed a punch, the seating areas both inside and outside were so cool and homey, and the service was excellent. This is one of my favorite small businesses in Wilmington, and I …
Happen to hear about this place on Facebook and it did not disappoint. The Vietnamese coffee is fantastic and the empanadas are off the chain. When you walk in there is a wholesome vibe and very welcoming. I will definitely be returning.
If you want an authentic empanada that’s offered in several varieties, then check this place out. We got the choripan empanadas, banana walnut bread, a croissant sandwich, and coffees. The empanada pastry was flaky, and the filling was delicious. I was given a huge slice of banana walnut bread, and it was the best banana bread I’ve ever had. The …
Food was great, staff was amazing. They saw my daughter was loving the oranges, and gave us some extra! Empanadas were great! Will be back!
Such a cute little coffee spot! Family run, Tammy is so warm, kind, and welcoming. Cozy inside with a cute outdoor seated area. Absolutely the perfect definition of a hidden gem. Empanadas are delicious as is the coffee! Definitely our number one go to coffee shop now.
I have been to around 30 different coffee shops in the area, this place has topped all of them. The coffee (toasted marshmallow) was so warm and soft I’ve never had coffee so good! And the breakfast burrito was AMAZING!
We just keep coming back here for a peaceful relaxing breakfast! Today was matcha latte and cappuccino with an everything bagel and a meat omelet split between the both of us. The gated outdoor/backyard area is full of eclectic furniture and cozy relaxing eating spaces complete with doggy water bowls and Tonka trucks for the littles! The omelets are the …
WOOOOWWW. Never have I been to a place that made me feel more at home during a first visit. This place may be small but it is mighty! The walls here are covered in art, both from professionals and by kids. While the indoor space is small they have a spacious outdoor space. Now onto the food. We ordered a …
