We go here several times during the week when we are here! Have tried a sampling of almost…read moreeverything and you can't go wrong. Top bakery!

My favorite bakery when visiting the Outer Banks. We always make it a point to stop here at least…read moretwo or three times each week we're in town.

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.

Our son recommended Proof as a good place to go for a breakfast or lunch sandwich served on locally…read morebaked breads, so we made it a lunch stop. We don't need a huge lunch so ordered a Chicken Schnitzel which is served on a challah bun. We ordered it plain since we took it home and cut it in half and add condiments to our individual taste. This was very good and half was all either of us needed. The menu of hot sandwiches is very tempting. There are at least 15 offerings from various versions of the chicken schnitzel to ham and cheese to Cubans to jerk and Cajun. They also offer burger varieties as well as build your own. There are plenty of no-charge condiments plus some like fried egg, bacon, grilled onions or peppers, etc for a charge. Our sandwich was made fresh for us and was still nicely hot when we got home to enjoy it. The two of us had a very good sandwich at a great price. And don't forget to check out the assortment of freshly baked donuts and sweet pastries. They are very tempting.

I stumbled onto this bakery during my visit to OBX and it did not disappoint. For one, the owner…read morewas incredibly kind and gracious. Then I tried the cinnamon roll and it blew me away. This one was but far the best I've had in quite some time. I also picked up a few different cookies. Haven't tried them all but the chocolate chip cookie was awesome. If you are in the area, please check this place out. Support local!

We ordered a carrot cake for a birthday celebration and it was Delish! Picked up on a day the…read morebakery wasn't open but nicely allowed us to pick up. Pleasant service for ordering and pick-up.

Oh man...where do I start?! If you love cinnamon rolls or cheese danish...just go...you won't be…read moredisappointed!! We went two days in a row! The Nutella ice coffee was good too! There will be a line out the door, but that's how you know you should go check them out! Get there early before they sell out!

After my experience at multiple Donut shops across the U.S I would rate Northern Lights Bakery one…read moreof the lesser experiences. To get straight to the point, the donuts are dense and not worth the wait/price. The worker was manning the cashier and putting donuts in boxes although she did have gloves, the gloves didn't seem to be getting changed. Not sure if some people down south have taste but the line to this place was long. There were flies everywhere. Although the staff were nice, they are understaffed and not clean. This place is another beach vacation money grab to travelers. Update: Found a baked in hair in one of the glazed donuts. Never Again DO NOT waste your $.

Amazing! I got the classic pink auger cookie, and it's always so good! And the staff is always so…read morefriendly

Preordered a few cookies. The staff were busy but they always take the time to show a preview of…read moreour boxes. Cookies are always fresh. It's so worth every penny.

Mia's bake shop desert are absolutely the best. My hubby got the red velvet cake, was very moist,…read morethe cream was not too sweet. The banana pudding my sister got was very delicious, reminded me of my aunt pudding. I got the chocolate chess pie. This pie was absolutely delicious! The crust was perfectly flaky and buttery, and the filling was fresh, flavorful, and not overly sweet. Every bite tasted homemade. I would definitely order it again and highly recommend it! Job well done Mia Bake Shop. Next stop to the shop will be the eating the biscuit and a sip of tea.

From the moment you step through the door, you can feel the love poured into this bake shop-tea…read moreroom! The beautifully curated antique decor makes you want to sit & stay a while. The DELICIOUS desserts make you wish the talented baker/owner would adopt you. My teens dubbed the key lime pie "the best they've ever had" and the hubs and I thought the coffee cake was king. If I lived here I would gain 20 pounds immediately and it would be worth it... After talking with the delightful owner, I found out the shop was named to honor her beloved late daughter. I have no doubt Mia would be incredibly proud of the amazing quality business her mom has created!

Cindy's Kitchen sells desserts inside the adjacent Kevin's gas station. MUST STOP AT KEVIN's either…read moreon 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. :-)

Found this cute gem on the way to OBX!…read more 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!

Tucked in the Scarborough Shopping center, this hidden gem makes the best desserts. We got to meet…read moreowner/baker and her little one on this Friday morning. When we walked in, the smell of fresh baked goods enticed us to purchase a couple of cake slices. The cream cheese frosting was so delicious and creamy. The fresh blueberries popped out with flavor when we ate the cake slices. They are in the back side of the upper shopping area. They sell cake slices, cupcakes, and other fun treats.

Y'ALL. I can't even put into words how much I LOVE this place…read more Tucked away here in Duck, NC on the beautiful Outer Banks, this little bakery is truly a hidden gem. Honestly, part of me wanted to keep it a secret... but it's way too good not to share! The cupcakes? Moist, soft, perfectly sweet, and topped with just the right amount of frosting + garnish. Absolute perfection. The cheesecake? Listen... it's "slap-your-mama" good. I'm talking about that close-your-eyes kind of bite that takes you straight back to a childhood memory. Pure magic. The red velvet? Heavenly. Moist, rich, and decadent enough to transport you to another time and place. I honestly believe food has the power to bring back memories -- and this bakery proves it. Every bite is a little trip down memory lane, and I promise, you'll feel it too. If you're visiting OBX or anywhere nearby... RUN, don't walk. ‍ Support local. Support passion. Support pure baking brilliance. Hash #DuckNC #OBX #OuterBanksEats #OuterBanksFoodie #OBXFoodie #OBXLife #DuckNCBakery #OBXEats #OuterBanksVacation #SupportLocal #Foodie #FoodieLife #FoodieFinds #SweetTooth #DessertGoals #CheesecakeLove #RedVelvetDreams #CupcakeCravings #BakeryMagic #HiddenGem

Baked crust of empanada so good. Chicken was okay but would've been super good with spicy sauce…read morebut I forgot to add it on. This place has been around for 2 years and apparently the South American population has been growing here. Desserts are flavorful and different than what obx usually has but obx is going to get more variety because it is just becoming that much more of an in demand location to visit or live in. Staff is friendly. No seating and take out only. A convenience type store but with Peruvian goodies.

It's more of a grocer than a bakery. The empanadas were not fresh and were dry both the crust and…read morethe meat inside. Would not go back.