Duck Donuts

This is for the location in Southern Shores that used to be the McDonald. And surprisingly, it was…read morethe drive-through! I had Been in one other time and sat inside and was impressed by the product and the service. This time I was literally turning around in the parking lot and decided to grab a coffee and see if they had a chocolate croissant. I didn't expect to be cheerfully asked if I wanted the pastry warmed up and anything specific about the coffee... The young lady was such a brand ambassador for your store. And of course, the croissant was perfect, as was the cold brew coffee. Thank you so much.

Decided to skip Starbucks and give a local spot a chance…read more Really don't understand the good reviews. My husband went in for a drip coffee. We don't usually tip for a single drip coffee, but he was feeling generous. Right after the transaction was completed, the girl behind the counter handed him a cup and pointed to a self-serve coffee area. We tipped so she could charge us, take our money, and then we could serve ourselves. To make matters worse, he said the coffee was terrible. ‍

A delicious salty beach latte.

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Morning View Coffee House & Roastery

4.5(402 reviews)

3.8 mi

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.

They roast their own coffee which you get to see right as you walk in. Limited seating inside,…read morealways a line out the door. Limited food options too, mostly just bagels or muffins. Their specialty lattes are a bit too over the top for me, the mermaid latte was not very good imo.

Iced coffee with toasted marshmallow and cinnamon flavoring!

Beautiful beachy decor. That painting is stunning

Morning View Coffee House & Roastery - Inside of shop - charming beachy decor - sit + stay awhile. There's a small outside (shaded) coffee garden with seating out back

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Inside of shop - charming beachy decor - sit + stay awhile. There's a small outside (shaded) coffee garden with seating out back

Ashley’s Espresso Parlour

4.5(155 reviews)

1.5 mi

Piña colada matcha and carrot cream muffin were both very good. Matcha was well mixed and the…read moreflavors, especially pineapple, were evident and actually flavorful, not too sugary, and also not too undetectable like some drinks are. I recommend. Muffin reminded me of pumpkin roll, but carrot. Was cute inside and had some space to sit if you got lucky with timing. Would like to go back next time I'm in the area!

This kind of feels like one of those coffee shops that's more of an instagram trap rather than real…read moresubstance. My coffee was adequate. My partners drink was good. The parking here is abysmal. Loads of people out the door for something that is just okay. I think the place used to be a vacation home so it makes sense why there isn't any parking. If this was more of a hole in the wall hidden gem type of place I think I could get down for it. Just not worth the trouble in my opinion.

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Lots of good pastries!

Outer Bean Cafe - Kitty Hawk

4.5(270 reviews)

2.2 mi

Coffee Shop No. 410 Outer Bean…read moreKitty Hawk, NC September 5, 2024 If there is one thing I have learned over the last two in and a half years it's that a genuine smile and a warm greeting goes a really long way. It can transform an ordinary drink into something special. It makes the magic of coffee last throughout the entire day. I was immediately welcomed when I walked into the Outer Bean. Initially, I was bummed because cortados were not on the menu. I asked the barista if she would try to make one. She said sure. I gave her general directions and she walked to the espresso machine. A couple of minutes later she handed me a cup with two shots of espresso and a stainless steel pitcher with steamed milk. The barista said, "Why don't you add the milk in so you get it just the way you want." I thought this was a thoughtful gesture. I thanked her and made my cortado. We chatted a bit. It turned out she is Thai and my husband is Thai; and I love to talk about Thailand. I took a few pictures. We exchanged goodbyes and I exited the cafe with a genuine smile and a very positive impression of the Outer Bean. Smiles are free and they can elevate and/or improve any situation. Plus, folks always look better when they smile. I hope you make this world a better place by sharing your smile with someone today. Thank you to the barista at Outer Bean who shared her smile and made my day brighter. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

I grabbed a coffee at Outer Bean after fishing in Kill Devil Hills…read more To be fully transparent, I did not order food or specialty coffee. The coffee was fine, but nothing spectacular. It got the job done as I enjoy one cup a day and was a bit behind schedule. The place is small, but perfect for a coffee shop where take out is mostly occurring.

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Protein Salad

Front Porch Cafe - Nags Head

4.1(156 reviews)

3.5 mi

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!!!

Really enjoyed this cafe. I already had too much coffee for the day so opted for their Italian soda…read moreand added cherry flavor which was really good. They have a good selection of coffee and plenty of space to do some work. I appreciated the counter that looked out the window and had a power outlet at every seat (the struggle is real at other places to find a place to plug in). They have a very large banquet table which I'm sure is great if you have a large group that needs it. They have longer ours than some other cafes and are open until 6pm so I was very happy about that!

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Enjoy coffee and goodies here

Biscuits N' Porn

4.3(324 reviews)

3.0 mi

Big greasy yummy biscuits and fast! Great go to spot for a fast breakfast after beach fun!!read more

Service was delightful, we came yesterday around 11:45 am but they sold out all their biscuits…read morealready.one of the servers remembered us and she was so sweet saying hi! This was one of the best service we have ever gotten here in the Outerbanks. Most is lukewarm but over here folks are greeting you from the very first step you go in. The guy who is ringing everyone up was very nice as well. Now let's talk about the biscuits. Biscuits so famous they start coming in hot at 5:30 am. Biscuits so famous that there's always a guaranteed line! Biscuits so famous they have a rather fascinating name accompanying it. It was great especially for breakfast we came back at 7:00 am determined to get some of those biscuits goodness and we got it piping hot and delicious. Prices are affordable and great selection. I love places like this unassuming but delightful! So whenever you are in the Outerbanks. Give them a try! Friendly service and good affordable food!

Great grew terror you in and out fast. Tip them for the bell to ring for thanks!

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Fresh fried chicken!!!

Higher Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream

4.7(41 reviews)

2.4 mi

Went for coffee got home wired hubby hadn't had coffee since we moved here from Hawaii and finally…read moreasked me if I wanted to get coffee and I said let's try higher ground. This cute spot did not disappoint. The two ladies working were super friendly. Will definitely be back. Hubby got a crumb cake and it was soooooooo delicious and warm. Mahalo!

Omg this place is amazing!!! I got an iced latte (special one it was one of their specials with…read moreCarmel and banana it tasted like a banana bread scrumptious delight with salted Carmel so yummy! My husband got a hot latte and a special non coffee drink both were great. My son got the strawberry ice cream and he loved it. The team here is so nice and the set up was super cool! Great place for kids!

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Vanilla latte

Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market

4.7(355 reviews)

4.2 mi

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!

You know a place is good when you come here multiple times while on vacation! Their smoothies are…read moredelicious and I also got the Hot Eddie sandwich twice while vacationing in the OBX. It does get busy so I recommended ordering online as they have little cubbies to pick up your food.

Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market - 16 Draft Beers on Tap! Try our cooler selection for great options of coold beer, cider, hard seltzer, kombucha, gluten-free, ...

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16 Draft Beers on Tap! Try our cooler selection for great options of coold beer, cider, hard seltzer, kombucha, gluten-free, ...

Proof Bakery

4.4(101 reviews)

1.8 mi

This was hands down some of the best food we had during our vacation in North Carolina. After…read morereading the reviews, we stopped in for lunch with our family--and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered a variety of sandwiches, and every single one was excellent. The standouts were the schnitzel sandwich and the Cuban--both were incredibly fresh, perfectly hot, and packed with flavor. We also grabbed a few baked sweets to enjoy later in the afternoon, which turned out to be the perfect treat after a day out. What truly elevated the experience was the owner--so warm, welcoming, and full of great recommendations. You can tell there's real care behind both the food and the experience here.

Everything was wonderful and fresh. Sandwich took some time because it was made to order. It was…read moreawesome.

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Donuts, croissant , beignet

The SaltBox Cafe

4.7(461 reviews)

1.6 mi

A true gem of KDH. This restaurant is located in Collington just off the beaten path a little. It…read moreis a small but very relaxed setting. We sat outside inside of a screened in porch. The screened in porch sits out over the creek and we saw a couple of beautiful white Herons sitting in a tree. I ordered a delicious bbq pork ribs with sweet potato fries and asparagus. My family ordered the shrimp and grits which also looked good. For dessert I ordered a cannoli cake and maple walnut cake. Outstanding service and a great meal. Looking forward to returning soon.

Fantastic restaurant! We ate at Salt Box three times during a 10 day visit to OBX with each visit…read morebeing exceptional. The apps and entree's are delicious, the staff is warm and professional (particular shout-out to Brandi!), and the ambiance is very inviting and comfortable. Typically need reservations for tables but we walked in and sat at the bar each night where we always had a good conversation with folks who were enjoying themselves as much as we were. And do not forget to save room for one of their home made cream pies!

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Alan F.

6 years ago

Our visit today was our 8th visit to Duck Donuts, most of which were at the Kill Devil Hills location. This was a birthday visit for our 10 year old who loves Duck Donuts. Not the best visit from our perspective. The staff were stressed, rude and very unhelpful. I'm attributing this to the heat, the summer rush and the Covid-19 social distancing restrictions Duck Donuts have enacted. Only allowing 8 people in the store at a time meant a line of 20 people out on the sidewalk in the broiling 96 degree summer sun. No advance menus were handed out, so we were left feeling very rushed when we finally got in the store. It was very difficult trying to read the menu for coffee and donuts when the information was in 3 different places - 1 on the large board for coffee (we still have no idea what cold coffee options were available), 1 for the specials and another for the donuts. The young lady behind the order counter was non-verbal at best, very unhelpful! We just ended up getting a mixed dozen, and didn't order any build-your-own donuts due to feeling discouraged by the unhelpful order-taker. The woman running the door rudely asked our 2 kids to step out unattended while my wife and I fixed our coffees. She allowed a party of 8 (2 adults and 5 kids) in the store while other customers were in there thereby violating the 8 customer rule while we waited in line. The donuts were also put together in what appears to be a haphazard way as they're light on toppings. Suggestions for improvement - Provide shelter for those waiting outside, or at least provide water. Pass out advance order slips so they can fill them out and pass them up, thereby avoiding the interior of the store all together. Discontinue the unsanitary make-your-own coffee bar as that takes time and results in fewer customers in the store over time. Recruit and train staff with customer service in mind. read more

Heather D.

180

11 years ago

Sometimes you come across the perfect specimen of a food group. That happened to us last week when we got the privilege of having Duck donuts for breakfast. These are cake donuts, but not. I hate cake donuts. I'm actually not a huge fan of donuts at all, but hey, this was vacation! This is how it works. You go into the store and basically they make your donuts fresh, to order. You choose an icing (maybe 8 options?) and a topping (6 options maybe?). If you are ordering several you can fill out a form. Then you wait, maybe 3 minutes, 5-10 if they're swamped. They call out your number and your donuts are handed to you, HOT, in a box. I highly recommend the maple with bacon, the lemon with coconut, and the peanut butter with chocolate. I can not say enough about how good these are! This "non-donut lover" went there 2x in four days! read more

Andre M.

14 years ago

This place is great. However, I have only been able to get food from there twice. I have went there 20 times, I think. The reason for this is because the people who work there are lazy, and close at 12:00pm. I gave up trying to hit this place up due to there lack of appropriate business hours. Makes me think that the owners dont care read more

Casey K.

Elite 22

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10 years ago

We're from the North East, where Dunkin Donuts reigns, but this place tops them all. Warm, made-to-order donuts are hard to beat. Line was out the door early this morning, so get there early. My favorite was the maple glaze, bacon topping and salted caramel drizzle. Stop here at least once during your stay! read more

Ann H.

10 years ago

Several friends said we needed to stop and get some Duck Donuts. They were so good and so many choices. The kids devoured them all when I got back to the house. Good thing I had one while I was there. We will definitely be back every time we go to the Outer Banks!! read more

Ashley W.

12 years ago

Wow talk about a guilty pleasure! I would walk 2 miles to get here. I do not mind waiting in line for an hour just to get these amazing donuts. I love that I can watxh the donuts being made and I know they are fresh. read more

Martin F.

167

15 years ago

What to say. Great Donuts. The kids loved being able to choose their own toppings. They were so excited about making the donuts that they only ate one. Great For Family with Kids and those who love donuts. read more

Samantha C.

8 years ago

I have never been a huge fan of donuts but my bf convinced me to try these on our obx vacation. I have to admit they have a huge selection and the few I tried were very tasty. Also, the price is right! read more

Carly D.

10 years ago

good shit go sHit thats some goodshit rightthere rightthere if i do a so my self i say so thats what im talking about right there right there (chorus: ) mMMMM O0OOOOOOooo Good shit read more

Cindy S.

10 years ago

Amazing high quality doughnuts! Three words... Better than Brits. Better than Brits. Better than Brits. Guys grab a dozen, or one of each if you are brave enough to split em with friends! read more

Becky N Robbie H.

13 years ago

Mu husband would probably give them 5 stars but they close at 3pm now. They really are one of the best next to country style donuts back home. I think its cake batter. Yum read more

Lisa M.

9 years ago

The best donuts ever!! We get them all the time and all the family can get exactly what they want!! I love that they are warm and we cane eat them on the way home. read more

Dylan H.

8 years ago

Absolutely love the doughnuts especially the maple bacon and the orange my whole family enjoys them for breakfast and their at an ok price

Patricia P.

10 years ago

Hot, made to order donuts with lots of topping options. It's hard to make up your mind what to order because they are all delicious!

Sophia D.

9 years ago

Donuts are always fresh here. Would be nice to have a few more seating available to have your donuts there.

Ashley J.

12 years ago

The Maple Glazed donut is better than SEX!!! I kid you not!!! Will be back again and again!!!!

Missy R.

10 years ago

delish!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so cool that they make it in front of you!

Marco S.

15 years ago

Delicious addictive caloric bomshells. Please keep them away from me (or I will eat them ALL)

Zoe D.

7 years ago

Best donuts ever! Absolutely loved this place! Look forward to having it again!

NC Girl ..

16 years ago

fresh and delicious. service is friendly. will certainly return again!

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