This was a festive treat during our visit to the Outer Banks earlier this year. After reading the reviews and looking over the craft bagel menu, I knew we had to make a brunch stop to see how the locals live! Barrier Island Bagels offers a variety of bagel sandwich options, build your own bagels with different spreads, and there are cocktails available, too! Fancy! On our visit we were seated pretty fast even though the place was full. Our server was friendly and attentive. My husband and I really enjoyed the two toasted bagel sandwiches we ordered and shared. One was sweet and the other savory. There were several customers picking up orders and the counter stayed busy with walk-ins, too. This is definitely a popular, fun, and cozy option for locals and tourists alike. read more

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Wow! My wife was eyeing this place during our weekend trip to Kitty Hawk. And I'm glad she convinced me to treat her to breakfast. We knew it would be a fun spot because of the full parking lot. We were pleasantly surprised to get seated fairly quickly. The menu included Craft Bagels that come toasted, and a variety of drink options. We ordered The Delbert on a Sesame bagel and the French Kiss on a French Toast bagel to share. Both were delicious! Barrier Island Bagels is a great option for brunch with a local flare that's so inviting. It has something to please every tastebud. We will definitely be back! read more

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Yes, yes, yes! This is the place to go! The bloody Mary's and special cocktails are absolutely amazing. I love that the owners are a local family and the kids help out as well. The bagels are high-quality and the sandwiches have never disappointed. read more

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Our greeter and waitress were very friendly. The service is prompt. The atmosphere is eclectic with a beach feel that includes local artists' beach paintings on display (and for sale). This is the only bagel place I have encountered that has a bar and serves alcoholic beverages! The bagels are large with generous spread of cream cheese, the iced tea is good, and the coffee is so-so. But the attentive waitress offered refills! I graded down one point because: 1. The bagels and toppings are a bit expensive. 2. For those accustomed to NYC bagels, these are not "the real thing". They have a bread consistency instead of the chewy interior and crunchy exterior of a New York bagel. Never-the-less, my wife and I enjoyed our bagel breakfast, and we would eat here again. read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Bar serves alcohol beverages (unusual for a bagel place) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Everything about this place is 5/5, especially as they've moved and expanded their location in the past few years. Parking is much easier as they have an additional lot in the back so you don't deal with the main traffic. They have a dining in option or take out option. I think in the past, we used to be able to order take out and eat at a table if it was free but they're now reserved for people who opt to dine in. I always get the hangover bagel, subbing bacon for sausage! Even tho I get it to go, it stays warm and yummy! read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Hangover bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Best bagels at the beach. We make a stop here every time we're here to grab a breakfast sandwich and a few loose bagels. 10/10

Small spot with the option to dine in or take your food to go. I found it on TikTok and expected more of a cozy coffee shop vibe, but it felt a bit chaotic inside. If you're looking for a chill breakfast spot, this might not be the best fit. That said, the staff was super friendly and helpful! Coffee lovers this probably isn't your place. I'm a bit bougie about coffee, so I played it safe and ordered an iced tea instead. My boyfriend got The Delbert, and I built my own sandwich. He thought the Asiago bagel lacked flavor, but I really liked the jalapeño cheddar bagel with jalapeño cream cheese super tasty! We ended up taking home a half dozen bagels and two cream cheeses to try later. read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Great breakfast! I was able to modify to my needs which always earns extra poor a with me! Tasty and good bagel per my NY hubs - it's not NY but very good! Cream cheese was flavorful and perfect add to my eggwhites! And bonus they had peppermint tea! read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Honestly the best bagels I've ever had. Unique sandwich combos on the menu, and even if you don't find one that fits, you can do your own combo. Great omelettes too. Best service in town. Fast and super friendly, in a cute little cottage environment! It's our new favorite place! read more

We went here for a quick breakfast/brunch before hitting the road. Very nice place and chill employees. We sat at the bar and es assisted by Allie. We ordered water and coffees. Coffee was hot and fresh. Very good to start the morning. Our first menu item we ordered was The Delbert. This bagel had a bagel, sausage, bacon, Canadian bacon and a fried egg on and everything bagel. It was hot, very fulfilling and came with a side of home fries. Next menu item was a banana foster French toast, which was on their special menu. I really liked that day made the bananas a candied fry before adding them to the French toast. Very delicious and I ate the whole plate even when my stomach became full. I had that with the side of fresh fruit which included strawberries, grapes blackberries, blueberries. And I also had it with the side of sausage patties. Very delicious. Finished it off with a to go order of a bacon, egg and cheese rosemary bagel. Overall great food great service nice spot read more

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If you're looking for the perfect spot to hang out with friends, enjoy some killer food, and soak in the beach vibes, this bagel location is a must-visit. From the moment you step in, you're greeted with a laid-back yet welcoming atmosphere. The service here is top-notch friendly, quick, and genuinely welcoming, making the whole experience amazing. The bagels are a hit. The ability to build your own bagel is great that way you can choose from the protein and toppings as well as spreads they offer a wide variety! And don't even get me started on the pumpkin banana chocolate chip muffins they serve up! They're a perfect balance of sweetness that comes from the ripe bananas, and seriously, they're the kind of treat you'll crave for weeks! (making you want to come back) Whether you're chilling with a coffee and muffin or diving into a savory biscuit sandwich, this place has the kind of easy-going energy that makes it perfect for long brunch sessions with friends. It's the kind of spot you want to keep coming back to good food, great service, and a fun, relaxed vibe. If you're nearby don't miss it! read more

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Their Bagels are great made fresh daily. Just enough spots to sit & enjoy. We will definitely be back

Have tried all of their incredibly delicious and unique bagels. Have never had one we didn't like! Everything is delicious!! Prices are very reasonable and service is great! The owners are very down to earth and enjoy your good times as much as you do! A number of tables with a good morning vibe / ambience but take out is our go-to most of the time. read more

Outstanding. Very efficient great bagels The sausage gravy is some of the best I have ever had. And OMG the cinnamon rolls. They are as big as your head. read more

We did a pickup order and it was ready in no time! We've been here a couple times and it is always packed for good reason! This place is delicious and has so many different options. read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Owners Choice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

We always had excellent service here in the past however, our last visit was different. We miss the smiling faces we were greeted with upon arrival. It doesn't have the same friendly vibe anymore. read more

Went to this cute bagel shop after looking for spots worth visiting while in OBX for a few days, and it was great! We ordered the Jersey Morning and the Hangover Cure, along with a cinnamon roll to share. The bagels and ingredients were fresh and tasty, and the cinnamon roll? When they said "colossal," they weren't kidding! Price point was fair also. Thanks! read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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TLDR - great breakfast, excellent french toast, friendly service! Food - we ordered the French toast, hangover bagel and a scrambled egg for our 8 month old. First, the French toast is EVERYTHING! So good that we're coming back tomorrow to get it again! So much depth and flavor with the perfect amount of sweetness! The hangover bagel sandwich was good as well. We got it on the jalapeño cheddar bagel which made the sandwich more flavorful. It was a bit dry and would have benefit from a sauce. We added the scallion cream cheese which helped. Vibe - cute atmosphere and casual vibe Service - the host who sat us and the waitress who served us were both so kind. Our waitress also gave excellent recommendations. read more

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One of our favorite stops in the outer banks! Super quick and friendly waitress. The Christmas decorations were so cute and festive. We had no trouble getting a table around 830 AM. The Oregon inlet was truly a perfect bite with the cold tuna and spicy wasabi cream cheese on a warm toasty bagel... just perfection! The owner approved is a delicious and hearty breakfast sandwich with delicious cream cheese. No cocktails because it was before 10 on Sunday but I did really want an Irish coffee to warm me up... next time!! I perfect spot to hit on your way to the wright brothers memorial. read more

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To start off, delicious bagels. I got a lox on everything bagel with tomatoes and onions, and it made my New Yorker heart sing. However.... I paid 18 dollars for this bagel. While it was delicious, I really can't justify this price for breakfast, especially since the price was not advertised. The person working the counter was very nice and I have never had a bad experience here. The inside had seating, but only for dine in, so I was relegated to a corner while I waited for my food to come out. Overall, a delicious breakfast joint that is perfect for someone willing to spend more for quality. read more

Small place but great bagels! The service was great and we got in before the rush. Definitely recommend going. Lots of options for Sammy's or just a bagel with cream cheese. read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Eggs benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

This is a VERY popular bagel breakfast place! We arrived at 8:15 and beat the later breakfast crowd by half an hour. It was 10-15 people waiting at that time. The bagels are made fresh and the sandwiches were loaded with the fillings. I had the BLT on an everything bagel - it was so scrumptious. Everyone got something different and no one was disappointed! Only sad point was they were out of fried green tomatoes! (You can watch them making bagels thru a window in the dining room). read more

Bagel sandwich menu has many unique yummy options- we enjoyed the french kiss and elvis a lot. there were sit down and take out options. a little on the expensive side for bagel sandwiches but great nonetheless. read more

Bagels ARE AMAZING! And I am a bagel head, my fav for breakfast. JERSEY GIRL. They are very large which at first I was turned off by the look of them. DONT BE, they are soft chew and not dense and bready! We ended up going back twice in our 4 day trip to OBX. And brought a 1/2 dozen home to Charlotte. Service 3 stars not the friendliest cashier I must say. It's a MUST if you like bagels and so many different sandwich choices to choose from! Loved they had Turkey bacon which most bagels places don't have this option. YUM read more

The bagels here are amazing! Portions are big and the food is great. Had a really great banana pancake. read more

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we loved it so much we came back for more! back to back nonetheless && i cant wait to visit again! we started w bloody marys (mix was bomb) as we viewed every item on the menu! we got recommendations from the server gwen (we love her && bib please share her if or somethin w us so we can keep in contact ) we ended up just building our own but my partner got a combo of 2 (greedy) which was the hangover cure && owner approved (which was said the be a favorite!) && she added maple bacon cream cheese on one bagel side && scallion cream cheese on the other (sweet/salty/savory effect) all on a french toast bagel and let's just say no crumbs to leave a trail! i got the southwest sandwich on a sriracha everything && added peppers && provolone along with the scallion cream cheese -also bomb! the music is a vibe x i love the views because of all the windows you can watch everyone as they pullup && leave because their pickup orders just as busy! you know its good when mrs. bib says on day 2 when we walk in "i must be doin something right if yal back again" && yal def are! cant wait to visit again! also thanks for the birthday gift that we have been demolishing since back in dc!! sn: tell gwen or your server if you want the entire bagel toasted! read more

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The bagels seem very overpriced, even for the beach. The bagels are large but they are a very light airy bagel, if that makes sense. That may be the style you like, I prefer a dense gummy bagel like I'm used to from the NY/NJ area if I'm paying $3/per. Best "deal" is to get a dozen at $21.50. The $16 half dozen seems offensive. Maybe their costs are a lot higher than I would know, but with the bagels being so light I just don't feel I'm getting value out of it. That said, the sandwiches are well prepared, the place is clean, the service is friendly. Parking in front can be tight and difficult to turn out on to the bypass. If that bothers you, there's a sign pointing to parking behind the restaurant that bay he better. They had a full bar inside which is nice if you'd like a Bloody Mary or other morning cocktail with your meal. That was a nice bonus. Didn't get anything but like to see the option. read more

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Delicious and a large selection. Pick up a dozen for the beach house fam and grab a sandwich for yourself

Barrier Island Bagels is a great place for a quick takeout breakfast OR a sit-down experience with mimosas. I really like that they offer both. We ended up sitting down and getting a sit down experience, but in the future, we would just do takeout bagels. We ordered the biscuits and gravy to share, which we both were disappointed with. It didn't look appetizing and the biscuits were dry and hard. The bagels however, were fantastic. Maybe that's why it's called BI Bagels and not BI Biscuits. The rosemary bagel was a bit unique and absolutely delicious. I got it with the Jersey (smoked salmon) sandwich and loved it, although the cream cheese was pretty overwhelming as you can see in the picture. A bit less of that and more smoked salmon would have been perfection. Ambiance was fine, but nothing to write home about and service was lacking. Not because the server was bad, but because she seemed to be the only one working and it was busy. We often sat with no water and had to ask the busser for our checks. Again, I just feel that the takeout experience is more up our alley for the future. read more

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Stopped here on our way home from OBX. Ordered carry out and it was ready and easy to grab upon arrival. Really cute place on the outside. Seating inside and out. Nice folks. Limited parking but you can park in the lot next door. We had an avocado toast everything bagel and the hangover. SO GOOD! The French toast bagel is unique. Definitely will come back here again next time! read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Local small business just down the street from our home. Ambiance: lots of seating both at the small bar and a few tables. Most people opt for take out. They do offer a call ahead option. Useful for the busy season. Food: fresh and huge with plenty of smear. It was a giant smear and I appreciate that. The scallion spread was very tasty. While waiting for our bagels, we wanted to try the mimosa Flight. It was a very generous serving. Service: We had a nice conversation with the owner. We learned of their growth. We encourage others to support this small business. read more

Customers and crew were openly drinking and taking shots at 9:30am celebrating somebody's birthday. Bought three breakfast sandwiches, all three sandwiches were incorrect. $32 wasted. I never bother leaving reviews, but this place deserves it. read more

Excellent bagels. Very large choice of specialties. I enjoyed the bagel and lox. As with many restaurants, service is the weak link. Our server didn't bring the knife and fork. And, she didn't bring the pot of coffee around again. Or stop by and ask if we needed anything else. It's just less than average service. Oh, and it took over five minutes after we were seated to welcome us. We'll go back, but I think we'll sit at the bar we better service is usually experienced. Don't sit in the back by the air conditioner unless you want a strong stream of air on you. read more

Great bagel spot, not to big and not to small. Staff were friendly. A bit pricey I had the French Kiss bagel, the rest of the images are other items my family had. They all enjoyed the bagels but everyone said "it's a bit much" :) The French Kiss was cold, was expecting it to be warm. I don't even want to know how much sat/trans fat I ate :) The taste of it was probably a 6/10. Everyone else seemed to enjoy what they got though. read more

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Stopped by Barrier Island Bagels this morning. I grabbed a bacon, egg, and cheese on a garlic bagel and a drip coffee. The food was actually really good and the service was solid, but man, the price is up there. I ended up paying $18 for the combo, which is definitely on the expensive side for a bagel place. read more

Don't be fooled ... not jut bagels .. the omelet's are incredible!! Full service menu topped with a delicious French Toast bagel .. Service was awesome .. another MUST STOP when visiting the Outer Banks on 158 .. (We had such a good time with our waitress, she sent us home with 12 bagels) read more

Barrier Island Bagels has the best brunch on the island. I highly recommend the "Baum Baum Bagel". I live in the OBX and travel for business and pleasure. I won't leave home without my Barrier Island Bagels!!!!! read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Barrier Island Bagels used to be our go-to spot for breakfast every time we arrived on the island. Unfortunately, after our most recent experience, that tradition has come to an end. We arrived and waited patiently for a table, only to watch two parties of the same size walk in after us and get seated immediately. When we brought it up to the staff, we were told they didn't know what happened and that they would "check on it." Obviously they were locals and had friends working there. Then... nothing. No update, no apology, no follow-up. We were simply ignored and left standing there. After waiting far too long with no communication, we left -- and we won't be returning. It's a shame to see a once-reliable place treat customers with such disregard. read more

The consistency is reflective of a good NY style bagel. We are from the NY area, and have worked in Manhattan in the past. I share so that you know our qualifications. The service was prompt and friendly though we were only ordering takeout bagels. There are a lot of opportunities at Barrier Island Bagels though I recognize not all can easily be addressed. So we can start with the tight parking lot and general lack of parking. There are 15 spots total including one for handicap. You can't park on the bypass so the only other option available is to park at another establishment that has no affiliation to Barrier Island Bagels and has clearly posted signs stating to not park there. The salt bagel had too much salt for our liking though the everything bagel seemed appropriately dressed. Another pet peeve of any bagel lover is when the bagel is only dressed on one side, which is the case here. Both the salt and everything bagels only had the seasoning on the top. If you like an open face bagel then that is less than ideal. These bagels are gigantic so eating it open face may be the easiest method available to consume the bagel. Finally, the bagel, though large, is $3! That is a bagel with no cream cheese or anything other than the bagel itself. For $3 I would need someone to feed it to me. :) read more

Barrier Island Bagels - Bagel Selection - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Absolutely love barrier island bagels. The bagels here are the best probably on the outer banks and i've been a long time local here. Love "The hangover cure." Staff is so friendly. Though, the wait times are usually long if you're looking to eat inside. read more