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EAT & DRINK

The Fat Pelican

Wind Up Or Wind Down

From morning coffee to late-night bites, After dark, grab pie by the slice at Pie
Wilmington delivers. Slayer Bakery, play trivia and games at
Hell’s Kitchen or fuel up with late-night
Drift serves frothy lattes, burritos and pizza and wings at Slice of Life, often
smoothies at locations from downtown to the serving food until 3 a.m. Slip into The
beaches. Hidden Grounds’ dino-themed Underfront Co., a cozy basement bar
fun and backyard patio are perfect for kids known for live music and inventive
and photos, while SUNdays Café showcases cocktails. Head sky-high at Reel Café
sunrise ocean views from above South End for three levels of fun. Or savor Whiskey
Surf Shop. Happy Hippies Java Hut’s bright Tango Foxtrot’s creative sips, from a
purple storefront matches its signature crisp cucumber refresher to a decadent
Mermaid Magic blend. At The Vault, sip Crème Brûlée Martini.
coffee in a former bank turned café and
pour house. Enjoy late nights seaside at iconic
beach bars. Try the infamous slushie at
Goody Goody Omelet House has been Jimmy’s, made with
serving breakfast classics for more than 30 Red Bull and vodka and Scan for a
years. Tackle the famous flavor-filled pancake served in a variety of 3-Day Foodie
stacks at Kate’s Pancake House. Ocean flavors. Or, check out Itinerary:
View Restaurant delivers laid-back vibes and 400+ different types
lemon-blueberry pancakes, while Blueberry of beers in The Fat
Grill surprises with blueberry hush puppies Pelican’s massive walk-
and French toast. in cooler.
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