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Three Friends Coffee

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IndependentNamed roasting partner: undisclosedSourcing: Limited public info
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Three Friends Coffee is a community-focused coffee shop and play-café located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The shop is known for its welcoming atmosphere, offering a range of specialty coffee drinks, pastries, and ice cream in a space designed to accommodate both adults and children. They frequently host community events, including classes and social gatherings.

Ownership
Three Friends Coffee is an independent, family-owned business.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Named roasting partner: undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Being Wilmington's first play-café, featuring a family-friendly environment with an indoor and outdoor play area for children alongside their coffee service.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer information for its coffee offerings. They focus on providing a variety of specialty drinks, including seasonal rotations, rather than highlighting single-origin sourcing details.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Three Friends Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-04-16 · WECT
City disputes claims of safety issues at coffee shop in Skyline Center

Three Friends Coffee announced the closure of its Skyline Center location in downtown Wilmington, citing safety concerns, parking issues, and a lack of support from building management. The City of Wilmington disputed these claims, stating that the city had already decided not to renew the shop's lease for other reasons.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-18. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the user prompt identified the brand as being in Wilmington, Delaware, all verifiable evidence confirms the business is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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