''Pretty average. Good food, but limited. We have eaten breakfast and lunch here several times. Service and atmosphere okay. Nothing to set it apart from other places. Sometimes it is a quick place to eat and run, sometimes not....''

''The prices are a little high but thier variety is great. I love thier dogs thier soooo cute!...''

''This place has so many different things for all ages, like fudge store,beach decorations, clothing,and a Christmas store right next store.I had visited there while I was on my honeymoon, and I can't wait to return this summer. It's the highlight of my vacation!...''

''I took 2 nerve pills today to put my 13 yr old dog to sleep, vet refused wanted me to spended $1000's more $$'s on my pet, my pet was in misery, 12 yrs of medince, vet talked down to me, finally said they would do it because she know's ''that my pet's faith would be the POUND!'' And a gas death is aweful she said. I NEVER would have taken my son's 1st dog to the POUND for death! the Vet wouldn't do it until I fell totally apart in front of her then she said ''i see you did everything''. After sh...''

''You need it, they have it. Wonderful selction of billabong, roxy, and name brand sun glasses. Homey atmoshere and neat beach toys, cheap croc knock off for the kids, great for the beach, just hose 'um off. We love going here!...''

''The shop is great. We go down many times during the year and my kid practically lives there. Even when he is not buying stuff and looking around the folks will give him surf mags and stuff. Great place, a must visit at the beach....''

''A trip to Holden Beach every summer is not complete without at least one stop at the Bookworm. Great folks. Love the charm of the independent bookseller....''

''Best Cappuccino you can find near Holden Beach. The owner is wonderful. We stop nearly everyday!...''

''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!...''

''My sister and I have been going to Lucy's for 2 yrs. now and love the jewelery and the people that own it!!
We were hoping to find their web site so we could shop during ''off season''! See ya'll soon!...''

''I love the store. The Christmas section has everything I could want to buy. I like it so much that I have driven from Charleston, SC 2 years in a row to go to this store. Unfortunately the service is so horrible that I won't ever go back. The employees don't want to help and are basically rude if you dare to ask them for some assistance....''

''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!...''

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The HB pier is a great place to fish, or just get an amazing view of the sun, surf, and sand....''

''I've known Renee for a few years now. My wife and I bought our wedding rings there and I re-bought my wedding ring since I lost it ;). I have bought many item since and I must say that this is the best place to go for everything you could need. Renee and her staff are top notch and have no problem walking through their entire store showing and suggesting items. Its not the pushy type of suggesting you get from those big retailers, they take the time to know you and your spouse and show you...''

''Great values on porch rockers!...''

''Loved the Claire Murray and MacKenzie-Childs! You rarely see these products in person! Great art here, too! What a great addition to the shopping scene in downtown Southport!...''

''Not worth my time. Owner was rude and appeared to be otherwise occupied....''

''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!!!...''

''We enjoyed our visit with the proprietor. Fine cigars and the regulars there give it a homey feeling. If they would have had a coffee machine with fresh coffee they would have gotten five stars!...''