Bespoke — Restaurant in Wilmington

Update, May 2025: Made the mistake of coming here again. Guys, learn how to make a drinkable espresso. What I got was completely sour and disgusting. This place survives on location alone. The Dunkin nearby likely has better coffee.

This place is trendy, and the $15,000+ La Marzocco espresso machine sure looks impressive on the counter, but perhaps they should spend a little time learning how to use it. The espresso they brew here is extremely sour and undrinkable. Not even a dousing of milk could mask the terrible taste. These "baristas" should taste their product every once in a while. Based on the swill they serve, I am guessing that never happens.

Sadly, I've had push button capsule espresso that is worlds better than this coffee. Heck, even Wawa makes a better brew of espresso. That's shameful.

Also, the shop could use some deep-cleaning. Most surfaces are caked with dust—from picture frames, bench ledges, shelves, HVAC ducts to table supports—and the disintegrating brick mortar isn’t a good look.

So, overall, there’s a lack of care for both the product they sell and the environment they sell it in. But the merch does look cool. I guess that is all that...

Bespoke is hands-down the best bar in North Carolina.

This spot in Wilmington is unlike any other cocktail bar in the state — and honestly rivals some of the best bars I’ve been to in NYC. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, but what truly sets Bespoke apart is the exceptional attention to detail in every single drink. Whether you’re sipping a perfectly balanced craft cocktail or a spirit-free beverage, everything on the menu is a standout.

I went with a group of friends and audibly said “wow” after every drink we tried. We even did a vintage Fernet tasting that completely changed the way I think about amaros. Don’t miss their draft cocktails (the Aperol Spritz is next-level), or their elevated takes on classics like the Surfer on Acid.

As if the cocktails weren’t enough, I came back the next day for coffee — and had the best cortado I’ve had outside of top-tier spots like Proud Mary in Portland or Onyx in Arkansas.

Bespoke is so much more than a “Neighborhood Amaro Bar.” It’s a must-visit for anyone who loves cocktails, coffee, and a genuinely thoughtful hospitality experience. I’ll be coming back every time I’m...

I parallel parked right outside Bespoke this morning. I wanted to park close because I had my 2 year old grandson with me and he refuses to ride in a stroller anymore. I asked the cashier if she could give me change for a dollar to feed the meter. She said that she “wasn’t allowed” to give me any quarters and that I would have to use the app. I’ve used the app before and it is a pain….finding the password, entering credit card info, name, address, blah, blah, blah… There were also 3 other men nearby who couldn’t even check their pockets to find a few quarters to help me out! I told her that I would have to leave and go elsewhere, and she just said “OK”. So now I have to put my grandson back in his car seat, drive to 24 South, parallel park and get him back out of the car seat…smh. So the sweet lady in 24 South makes my change for the meter, helps me by bringing my food and drinks to the table while I manage an active toddler. Not sure I’m liking the “new south”. I...