''We love this little place...but because they're nearly the ''only game in town'' it is really tough to get seated...especially for us as we typically have 6 people including 2 children. Wow! Great baked goods!...''

''A great place to go if you're a hardcore surfer or an out of state vacationer!...''

''We avoid this store like the plague. It is always crowded and the service we have received, if you can call it service, has been awful as well. Dirty store. The Wal-Mart in Southport is MUCH cleaner!...''

''Friendly and courteous service!
Unusual and fun beach jewelry!!!
Flip flops and OIB rings and bracelets!!! We are weekenders and do all our business in Shallotte! Family friendly atmosphere!!!...''

''Fancy Flea seems to be a new and upcoming bright spot in the Shallotte area. They offer a wide selection items, from tools to Fenton glasswares. The store is arranged in an easy flow with lots to choose from. I believe Fancy Flea is moving in the direction of the look of an upscale antique mall with prices that are very reasonable and affordable. I enjoy the adventure each time I visit....''

''Have visited HB long enough to remember the pre-Food Lion days! We're thrilled they finally opened!

However, sure wish some grocery in the area would develop their entrepreneurial spirit! If you could pre-order and pay up fromt for a basic order (milk, eggs, cereals, etc., etc.) before you arrive and just pick it up, or even have it delivered...wow...would we love it! And we'd pay for it!The store is WAY too busy on check-in day. And coming from such a long distance, there's nothing we can do...''

''This is my favorite place to shop when I go to Holden
Beach. It has unique gifts and clothes and I never
leave empty handed. It doesn't matter if the store is
full of customers or I am the only one in there,
they make me feel welcom and they are very helpful....''

''I made my first visit to Holden Brothers Farm Market yesterday and was very impressed. They have a great selection of fruits and vegetables that are of very good quality. They also have a section of homeade canned jams and jellies - I found strawberry-rhubarb preserves just like my Grandma used to make! I also purchased sweet corn, green beans and peaches - all were VERY good. The sweet corn is delicious and the peaches are so juicy that you almost need to eat them outside. Haven't tried the bea...''

''One of the best sales and service centers around. They helped alot...''