Welcome to the River Loft,
So Glad You’re Here.
Jeremiah
Your Home Away from Home in Downtown Elizabeth City, NC.
I’m so glad you’re here. This page has everything you might need during your stay—from WiFi and parking info to some of my favorite local coffee spots, restaurants, and things to do. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
What to Know, Where to Go
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WiFi
Network: THERIVERLOFT
Password: THERIVERLOFT700Address
700 East Main Street #204
Elizabeth City, NC 27909Reserved Parking
Spot #202 in the parking garageYour Host
Miles Daniels
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You're welcome upstairs anytime. Feel free to:
Use the fridge
Help yourself to anything you need
Grab glasses and dishes from the gray cabinet beside the dining table
Play a little tune on the piano.
Mi casa is su casa.
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Coffee & Breakfast
☕ The Kraken — Right across the street, great espresso
☕ Muddy Waters — A few blocks up Main, cozy vibes
🍳 Colonial Café — Old-school diner breakfast
🍰 The Sweet Easy — Pastries + café breakfast
Lunch & Dinner
🍗 Hoppin’ Johnz — My favorite for lunch or dinner
🍔 The Bistro Burger — Great burgers + sides
🌯 Big Boss Burritos — Quick, fresh, and filling
🍕 Elizabeth City Pizza Co. — Solid local pizza
🌊 Sagos on the River — Beautiful view, food’s hit or miss
Drinks
🍷 Pine & Porch — Beer & wine bar meets home goods shop
🍷 2 Souls Wine Bar — Wine, bites, and cozy ambiance
🍸 Juniper — Craft cocktails tucked in Palin's Alley
🍻 Seven Sounds Brewing — Right on the water
🍺 Ghost Harbor Brewing — Local favorite with personality
🛍️ Shops & Local Gems
🪴 Roots — If you love plants, go here
📚 The Recyled Reader — Great used bookstore across the street
🍳 Kitchen Kuriosities — Fun cooking and kitchen finds
🎨 Arts of the Albemarle — Local art and handmade gifts
🏺 The Lilly Pad — Paint-your-own pottery studio
🏛️ Museum of the Albemarle — Fascinating regional history
🌅 Riverwalk — A must for sunset or morning strolls
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Downtown Waterfront Market (Saturdays in season at Mariner’s Wharf) – fresh produce, local crafts, live music.
First Fridays – monthly downtown events with art, food, and music.
Check Visit Elizabeth City’s Events Calendar for live music, gallery openings, and more.
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Riverside Bike Path – scenic ride or walk along the Pasquotank.
Charles Creek Park – lovely for a stroll or picnic.
Dismal Swamp State Park (20 minutes away) – hiking, kayaking, wildlife spotting.
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Edenton – charming waterfront town with great history and shops (about 40 minutes).
Hertford – cute stop with antique shops and scenic views.
Outer Banks – It’s only about an hour to Kitty Hawk.
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Want to explore more of what Elizabeth City has to offer? These local guides are a great place to start:
Visit Elizabeth City – The official guide to everything from events to eats to outdoor fun.
Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. – Learn about the people, shops, and happenings that make downtown so special.
Your Guide to Elizabeth City (via Our State Magazine) – A curated roundup of favorite local stops from the folks at Our State.
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Urgent Care
NextCare Urgent Care
615 S Hughes Blvd A
📞 (252) 338-3111Pharmacies
CVS — 101 W Ehringhaus St | 📞 (252) 338-3933
Harbor Pharmacy — Downtown, locally owned
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If I’m not home, shoot me a text anytime. So glad to have you here—and I hope you love Elizabeth City as much as I do.









