Cindy's Kitchen sells desserts inside the adjacent Kevin's gas station. MUST STOP AT KEVIN's either on your way to or from OBX! It doesn't look like much but is a hidden gem. The BEST desserts, no matter what treat you seek! Cookies, cakes, pies, muffins, bars, parfaits, and much more. Don't forget to look in the fridge sections! Not to worry, the cakes and pies come in single-serve slices. ;-) My all-time faves are the 3-layer Carrot Cake, Oreo Cake, Cranberry or Chocolate muffins...and of course the famous 12-layer cake that has the most perfect chocolate ganache throughout and all over the outside. Grab a 1/2 cake for your next potluck or gathering. OR, you can order ahead of time. Catering menus are at the register. Check out these ginormous babies I ordered for a backyard Southern Charm themed picnic a few weeks ago (trunk photo). I had no idea they would be so huge!. The cake boxes hold HUGE Pig-Pickin' cakes, which were DIVINE! (Fun fact: Pig-Pickin' cake is so named because it's the perfect cake to eat at a BBQ. Get it? Pig-Pickin' ). It's made of orange/pineapple/yellow cake/whipped fluffy deliciousness you will never forget. And those Key Lime Pies were the best I've ever had anywhere. I ordered Large pies, not knowing they'd be the largest I'd ever seen. We had about 40 people, so I had one full Key Lime AND a full Pig-Pickin left over that I had to give away. I just ordered WAY too much. Sad/not sad face. Most of our party guests were from Miami and island/South American countries, and even they raved about how best-in-class both desserts were. NOTE: Closed Sundays, so plan ahead! And always will be, in honor of late owner Kevin's final wish. :-) read more

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Found this cute gem on the way to OBX! The bakery items looked decadent. I tried the famous 12-layer cake and cream cheese brownie... my gosh too good! Tasted as if my grandma made me some treats--that's how you know it's real southern baking. I will definitely be back! read more

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This review is for Cindy's cakes sold at the nearby Citgo gas station. I have never been to her nearby restaurant. When your traveling to or from the Outer Banks do yourself a favor. Stop for fuel and a Cindy's cake to go. They are marvelous! Over the years we have not not been disappointed with a variety of offerings. One of my favorites has been an Oreo. Cindy don't play, they are big! Great prices and a quality product. It can be hit or miss what is put out, don't get upset with the Citgo staff. They only sale her cakes. I'm looking forward to my next cake already. read more

OMGOODNESS delish! Great homemade baked goods, breakfast and lunch items. This is not a restaurant, it's grab-and-go at Kevin's gas station next door. If you stop for breakfast, definitely grab some hash brown casserole, it's the bomb, and the muffins have that wonderful made-from-scratch texture and moistness. And, if you pay cash, you will get some 50-cent pieces back in your change! read more

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Possibly the best cake I have ever had! Do not miss this place! It is located inside Kevin's gas station... read more

Cindy's Kitchen - Dessert - Bakeries Near Me - Barco, North Carolina

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They worked with me to order two cakes for which I drove from Virginia to pickup. The 12 layer Chocolate cake tasted just like my grandmother's; it was moist and tender and that frosting is sublime! I also bought a Coconut-Raspberry 12 layer cake that was the hit at my dinner party! The cake could not have been better, the raspberry wasn't overpowering, but leant a freshness that was unexpected. The coconut frosting was not overly sweet, but tasty. While there, my friend and I each got a sandwich; chicken salad and egg salad, and a scone for lunch which we enjoyed on the ride home. The employees were super helpful and cheerful and all in all, it was a delightful experience and we will be back! read more

When I found out that Cindy actually sold her baked goods and meals at a Citgo Convenience Store, I was a little reticent about checking this place out, but all of the positive reviews I was reading on Facebook, as well as the pictures of various foods she was making, was too hard to resist. We had recently moved to Moyock, NC, therefore, we were in search of local favorites, and this place was the top of the list for good eats. My wife and I pulled up at Citgo and entered the store and holy chocolate cake...I felt like a kid in a candy store! The shelves were filled with cakes (by the slice, half of a cake or whole), muffins, cupcakes, brownies, scones, cookies, breakfast sandwiches, etc. and the refrigerator was filled with sandwiches, salads and casseroles. Everything I've had there has been amazing! I am more than happy to drive 20 mins for a 12 layer chocolate cake! Everything Cindy and her Mom make is homemade and delicious! I've tasted several of her baked goods and sandwiches (chicken salad, tuna salad...even PB & J) and I've like everything! I've introduced Cindy's to several other people and they've thanked me for turning them onto this gem! They always say "Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover" and this local diamond in the rough, definitely falls into this category. My car automatically turns into this place every time I'm in the area (fortunately for my waist, I only go about once every couple of months...but when I go, I don't come home with less than 6 or so various items....and always a slice or HALF of the 12 Layer Chocolate Cake!) This is my Mom's favorite, as well and when Mom is happy, everyone is happy! read more

I got the sweet potato cupcake which was very soooo good. I also got to try the peanut butter cookie which was delicious. The large sign is misleading as it points to the old location next door. It is actually located inside the gas station. The prices for individual cake pieces are a little high but you get what you pay for. They certainly offered a large variety of sweets too. read more

I was a little taken-a-back by its location in the Citgo convenience store but don't let that keep you from going in. They are well stocked with many yummy choices. We stopped by at 10:00 for a breakfast-on-the-go and tried the sausage, egg, mayo sandwich with and without cheese and they were devoured by the crew. We also tried the chocolate muffin which was more like a cupcake without frosting, but hey, if it's labeled as a muffin it's healthy. The scones were tasty, but a little "cakey". We got 2 chocolate chip cookies, an assortment of muffins (chocolate, cranberry orange, blueberry, and sweet potato), and scones (blueberry, apple cinnamon). We didn't try any of the "fresh squeezed" drinks but saw the press ready to squeeze and the famous 12 layer cake looked very tempting but it would have been too messy for the car ride. Lots of locals seem to know this is the place to go for good food to go , so you should too. read more

Cindy's Kitchen - The pastry shelf of yummy-ness. - Bakeries Near Me - Barco, North Carolina

On the way to the Outer Bank our son mentioned that had to try the 7 layer cake at Cindy's. I was surprised to find out it was located in a gas station on HWY 158. We tried the pumkin n cream, pecan, lemon, and 7 layer cakes. All were delicious. How do they make the 7 layers so thin? I really wanted a slice of the coconut custard pie they had. It looked sooo good, but they didnt have slices available that day... We will definitely stop over again on the way to OBX. read more

Cindy's Kitchen - Cort and the 7 layer cake... - Bakeries Near Me - Barco, North Carolina

Cindy's Kitchen is one of the traditional stopovers that we make either entering or leaving the Outer Banks. I cannot pass up the opportunity to pick up a slice of her famous 12 Layer Cake. It has a perfect crumb and the chocolate icing on each layer is just enough that it doesn't become cloyingly sweet. The bakery has a wide selection of freshly made goods that its sure to please any sweet tooth. One quick tip for those who are looking for the mecca of all good things baked; it is located inside the gas station. Other things to consider for the long haul back home include their caramel cake, the egg salad, chicken salad, or pimento cheese sandwiches. If you need that burst of energy consider picking up some southern sweet tea. read more

Cindy's Kitchen - 12 Layer Cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Barco, North Carolina

The sweet potato biscuits are so good. They did overcharge us though, which was a hassle to fix. Great food, overall.

What a surprise I read the reviews but had to experience it myself. The pecan pie muffins were amazing!!

We stopped here randomly last Spring Break and the cakes we sampled were SOOO GOOD we can't wait to go back this weekend on the way to Kill Devil Hills. Definitely worth a stop, lots of yummy cakes to choose from and you can just get a slice so you can try everything!!! read more

Cindy's Kitchen - Cindy we love you!!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Barco, North Carolina

Quick easy pick up of delicious breakfast biscuit sandwiches and desserts for the car ride from the OBX. We will continue to stop here! read more

Cindy's Kitchen - Made with love! :) - Bakeries Near Me - Barco, North Carolina

Picked up a 12 layer cake and had it for the week down in Nags Head. Also the HoHo cake is awesome. Stop in and stock up on treats while going down to the beach. Pulling out and making a left is wild but take your time. read more

Stopped for breakfast should have bought lunch too! Fresh good food purchased half a lemon sheet cake to take home to family

Best chocolate cake I ever tasted 7 layer cake plus everything on the menu is awesome

Quick and satisfying gas station stop for breakfast. We had a variety of different breakfast sandwiches within our party with the favorite being the hot links sandwich and the biscuits were fluffy and not overly salty. The croissant sandwich was perfect for our toddler to munch on and the sausage patties are sizable- which the dogs appreciated his leftovers. read more

Delicious!!! Hubby recommends the Cindy's Ho Ho cake!! They have all kinds of desserts from the 12 layers to Watergate salad! Very friendly staff too! read more

Everything I have bought from Cindy's kitchen has been fresh & absolutely delicious. You better get there early for the lunch specials because they go fast. The 12 layer chocolate cake is the best. It's also good as a block cake. read more

This is our favorite place to stop for a breakfast biscuit. Since reading the other reviews we will have to get some baked goods next time we are in the area. They are not open on Sundays anymore - had a lovely sign explaining their decision to be closed when we stopped in there this past Sunday. read more

Really good. Unreal brownies,cakes and cookies all made fresh. Really clean bathrooms.

Homemade treats and sandwiches that are a surprise to find at a gas station. We stop here every single time we pass.