Front Porch is my absolute favorite coffee place in OBX. It doesn't matter which location I go to…read more I have experienced nothing but AMAZING service at each location. The staff at each one is always warm and inviting and goes out of their way. to help and say hi. My go to drink is ALWAYS a Large Iced West 3rd (if you haven't tried it you should!) We usually stay in Corolla where there is not a location and I ALWAYS make it appoint to drive out to where they are. I love this place so much that at Christmas time I always order a couple bags of their Holiday blend to have back here at home in Maryland since I unfortunately do not live there. I HIGHLY recommend you try any one of their locations at least once while you are there, I guarantee you will be hooked!!!

Such a nice spot for a refreshing drink in the middle of shopping! I ordered an Italian soda and it…read morewas yummy! Service was quick- plenty of indoor seating to hang out, work, and play games or read books they have on hand.

My family and I and our 3 dogs really enjoyed this place. We ordered online and the food was ready…read morewithin 20 mins. The workers have a large area to prep food so things happened super efficiently. Despite being constantly busy, they were friendly and attentive. Everything we ordered was delicious and made with fresh ingredients. There is ample seating in the outdoor patio as well as around the store on the "sidewalk". We took advantage of a nook outside of the market area, which was nicely shaded with tables and chairs. There was also a lot of comfy seating inside with a couple of nooks furnished with chairs and couches for families to sit in. Past the cafe is a market area with merchandise and wine. Can't wait to be back!

We stopped in here to grab breakfast to enjoy on the beach and it was perfect! We got 2 different…read morebreakfast sandwiches, a muffin, a banana, and 2 different coffees and everything was great! The sandwiches offer a good variety and I tried one of the specials and it did not disappoint. Coffee came out super fast and food wasn't too far behind for how busy it was. Service was nothing to note, the lady who took our order was efficient but not overly friendly. Plenty of seating to eat in and things to look at while you wait!

BAck for the summer and a few tips for those coffee drinkers visiting the OBX.....leave the…read moreStarbucks and Dunkin' home for the week and tell gram and gramps to ditch the Folgers and Maxwell house. Each year we try one of Morning Views beans they readily have available and while we opt for whole beans they will grind yours if you want. For this week's vacation we ordered up Woodys dark blend and Bootys dark blend because we sampled these last year and they were great. The muffins are awesome and our favorite is cranberry orange....never disappoints and we highly recommend. This place is always busy early in the AM but they seem to be well staffed with experienced crews....owner always seems to be there making sure everything runs smoothly.

Such a cute building and atmosphere! I love all the sugar free option - this place is amazing!read more

I can not wait to go back, with friends or solo! This was by far the sweetest (pun intended) iced…read morecream shop I have been to in a long time. Let's start with location. Great size parking lot, sounds like they get a LOT of customers based off their signs. And they do have a lot, so you know exactly what to expect. The whole house is beautiful, love their decor and the cute way people hide money in the cracks and crevices of the establishment. This is the second place I have been to that I've seen this done. My younger one hid a quarter of her own. Also, wish we weren't rushing out so quickly to head to our next spot because I would have loved some cute merch! T-shirts, hoodies, bags, cups, etc. The establishment is clean, well maintained, and overall a total OBX vibe. Lots of sitting areas inside and outside on the porch. Service was cool, younger highschool kids mainly, they had a lot of them at the counter. I didn't need any help but they seem ready and willing to be at service. No complaints. They also offer military discount. A+ for our active military and veterans. The ice cream was great. Think froyo style places where it's based off weight. I had a mixture of Vanilla, pretzel, and cheesecake. I liked the cheesecake best especially with the cheesecake toppings. My friend got an ice cream sandwich, note she isn't a super sweets person but she really enjoyed it. She did say the cookie part of the sandwich was a bit too sugary for her personally. Me on the other hand, bring on the sugar. The kids had an awesome time selecting their ice cream and toppings. Every one of them loved being able to make their own decisions and create exactly what they wanted. As for the toppings I do wish they had crushed graham crackers, would have been great with the cheesecake bites. Note* Slowly pull the handle for ice cream. Some come out way faster than others and you end up with a way too filled bowl. Overall an excellent experience and a certified Surfin' Spoon roadie! Just need to grab some merch next time to show them off as I travel!

Heard a lot of good things about Sufin Spoon online so my boyfriend and I were excited to try. We…read morewaited about 40ish minutes in line which we didn't mind (but just a heads up it tends to be packed at night). My expectations were high and I did go into this place thinking it was predominantly frozen yogurt, which they only had 4 froyo flavors and the rest were gelato which was disappointing. Peach, Cheesecake, White Chocolate and Caramel Sea Salt were the flavors which they weren't bad but i just thought they had a larger selection of froyo. The space is really nice, cozy, lots of seating, and spacious. Definitely a nice space to enjoy your treat. Overall my experience was alright, like i said, i went into thinking this was mainly a frozen yogurt spot with some ice cream selections because most of the stuff i saw online did promote it as that. i do wish they had an online menu of their flavors to know ahead of time what i want to get. I would come back if they have different flavors that interest me.

Excellent food, coffee, and service. I love the decor and the atmosphere is very friendly and…read morewelcoming. There's lots of sitting space indoor and outdoor and would be a great place to go with friends. They also have a bench to wait for coffee and food to-go. I got the iced Paradise latte with oat milk and a breakfast sandwich with egg, goat cheese, bacon, and avocado which was very filling. I've been here multiple times and have enjoyed my drinks, food, and experience every time. The staff are so friendly and the wait time is not too bad. There are lots of vegan options, homemade syrups, and whole food options. I would highly recommend Sea Level to anyone who enjoys organic food and creative coffee.

Coffee & food were phenomenal! The staff is so welcoming and makes you feel right at home. It's in…read morea perfect location and we will definitely be coming back every trip to the OBX!

Yum! I ordered the Carnitas dinner and it was awesome. The pork fell apart! The guacamole was…read moredelicious. Would definitely go again.

I sincerely hope this review reaches the owner because I have never experienced anything like this…read morein my life. Having worked in the service industry myself, I generally have a great deal of patience and understanding when dining out--especially in a busy vacation destination. I know that restaurants can become overwhelmed, and I rarely complain. In fact, before the evening of July 12, I had never walked out of a restaurant in the middle of a meal or complained directly to staff. Our party of five arrived around 5:30 p.m. after reading many positive reviews. We were seated immediately, and a few minutes later our server took our drink order. Three of us ordered beers, and my mother-in-law and I specifically asked if margaritas were available. We were told, without hesitation, "Yes," and our order was taken. We later discovered the restaurant doesn't even have a bar or serve liquor, meaning the drinks we ordered were never actually available. We waited...and waited...for drinks that never arrived. We asked about them multiple times and were repeatedly told they were coming. Eventually, our food was delivered before we had received a single drink. To make matters worse, we weren't given any utensils. Even after asking several times for both our drinks and silverware, nothing arrived. The food itself was unacceptable. Everything was served cold and only became colder while we waited for utensils. The final straw came when my husband's meal arrived with an ingredient he had specifically requested be left off. He politely sent it back. Less than three minutes later, the plate was returned to him, clearly the same meal with the unwanted ingredient simply picked off by hand rather than remade. I tried speaking with the staff--who appeared to be the only two employees working--and simply asked for utensils and the drinks we had ordered. I was met with blank stares and no meaningful response. There was no manager available to address the situation or assist in any way. We also weren't the only customers having problems. Another family waited an excessive amount of time for drinks for their children while a table seated after them had already received their beverages and meals. It was obvious that service throughout the restaurant was disorganized and inconsistent. At that point, we refused to eat the food. We simply wanted to pay for the three beers we had received and leave, but no one would bring us a check despite our requests. After waiting even longer, we finally left. Shortly afterward, another table also walked out, and a family waiting outside for a table decided to leave after we shared our experience. I never enjoy leaving negative reviews because I understand how difficult it is to run a small business. However, potential customers deserve to know what they may encounter. This wasn't just a slow night or an isolated mistake--it was a complete breakdown of service from beginning to end. One star is honestly too generous. This was, without question, the worst restaurant experience I have ever had.