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    Higher Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream

    4.7 (42 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Caddy Latte - large hot  delicious
    Jessica R.

    Super cute place! Love the decor inside. The lady inside was very sweet and helpful. I loved my Caddy Latte. It was delicious

    The people there was friendly and also dog friendly love that it is close to my house

    Andrew M.

    the ice cream was pretty good, pretty sparse toppings though. the workers were kind of rude because i didn't know exactly what i wanted. the shop was cold and felt good, clean area.

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    Shannon D.

    I keep coming back for the Riptide! 10/10 The espresso in this milkshake is just what I need to get me going in the mornings!

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    David N.

    Higher Grounds is a cool little coffee shop with a nice island/beach vibe. The only thing I had was the iced coffee but it was terrific!

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    Meisha H.

    I pass this cute little spot to and from home everyday and finally stopped! I'm glad I did, so cute inside, great quaint beachy vibes, and friendly service. I had the March Mocha and chose the perfect drink for myself! I also loved that it's a raised building with an elevator so it is accessible to ALL!

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    Iced mocha is delicious and the people are super nice here. PS: take advantage of the porch and enjoy your coffee and view.

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    Maria T.

    If you're a "procaffeinator" and need that jolt the first thing in the morning to get your engine started, Higher Grounds is here for you! It's nice to have a local coffee shop in the area. This one in Colington was a hop, skip and a jump from where we were staying so we had to pop in, especially when the locals recommended it! It's cozy and comfy with plenty of seating and brew-tiful views of the sound. There's a large deck and underneath the deck you'll find hammocks to relax in and sip your cares away. The barista was funny and inviting! He told us that he didn't even drink coffee - he's a tea drinker like myself and we joked around a bit, brew-haha. My friend ordered her cup of joe, and we wanted some baked goods to go with our beverages but there weren't many appetizing choices. Just a couple of cellophaned muffins and bagels. I would have liked to have gotten sconed, maybe some pound cake, coffee cake or ideally some biscottis! It would surely help business if they offered some other options. I ended up leaving empty handed... no cup in sight... and somewhat unsa-tea-sfied. I feel like they aren't too concerned since this is the only coffee klatch in town, but if they perked up their game, this could be a gem of a spot!

    Great view, staff and latte. We'll do e.
    Mike C.

    This is a pleasant surprise near the Colington Harbour entry. Passed by and decided to stop. I'm very fussy about my coffee, having run my own shop. On travel and have been looking for a nice latte and found that here, along with friendly staff and a great view of Kitty Hawk Bay to top it off. So far this take 1st place out of numerous other local places for a coffee and view. Worth a stop.

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    We stayed in Colington this time on our OBX trip and had this lil coffee shop right next door.

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    4.9(509 reviews)
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    Amazing Macan Pistacio ice cream sandwich! I have celiac and it was great no side effectsread 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!

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    Higher Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream - coffee - Updated September 2026

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