The Basics

Southern restaurant (US)

Contact Info

  • Location: 319 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Located in: The Cotton Exchange
  • Phone: (910) 343-1050
  • Price range: $$
The Basics

Opening hours

  • Monday: 8 am-3 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am-9 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am-9 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am-9 pm
  • Friday: 8 am-9 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am-3 pm, 5-9 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am-3 pm

Other Business Hours

Breakfast

  • Monday: 8-11 am
  • Tuesday: 8-11 am
  • Wednesday: 8-11 am
  • Thursday: 8-11 am
  • Friday: 8-11 am
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Brunch

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 am-3 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am-3 pm

Services

The Basics Food & drink

Food & drink

The Basics Vibe

Vibe

The Basics Chicken sandwich

Chicken sandwich

The Basics Shrimp and grits

Shrimp and grits

The Basics Omelette

Omelette

The Basics Pancake

Pancake

The Basics Cobb salad

Cobb salad

The Basics Meatloaf

Meatloaf

The Basics Street View

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Menu 1

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Menu 2

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Menu 3

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Menu 5

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Reviews

My friend and I LOVED the food here on a recent trip to Wilmington.
I ordered the BLT on Texas toast with fried okra and she ordered the crab cake sandwich with side salad.
We also had the house mimosas and they were STRONG, yummy, and I loved the blackberry versus oj juice.
The service was fine and friendly, but not out of this world, and the atmosphere was also comfortable but not overly remarkable.
Highly recommend for a great lunch and easy atmosphere.


One of the best breakfast places I have ever been.
The blueberry pancakes…oh…my…god.
Best pancakes I have EVER had, I absolutely loved this spot.
The Benedict was also possibly the best Benedict I’ve ever had! Our waiter was the best too, he was from New York and so am I so we made a great pairing! Make sure you get there bright and early because the line will be out the door before you know it!


If you love southern comfort food with a modern flair, you have found your spot! Our oysters, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and hummingbird cake were absolutely delicious! The service was excellent, and we loved the aesthetics of the building!


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