Island Smoothie

We visited this place earlier in the morning, and the hype was real. The line took probably 40…read moreminutes. The prices were insanely reasonable for a bakery and one at the beach. Under five dollars for a massive cinnamon roll is great value. Fair prices all around. We tried a bunch of different things, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, fritters, cosmic brownie, and others. Friendly people and nice location.

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 $.

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Doppio

4.1(28 reviews)

1.7 mi

My go to when I'm in Corolla every year! I come almost everyday. Coffee is always good and staff…read moreare super friendly. They've offer a bunch of small local snacks to buy that are really good too! I believe it's owned by the same folks that own La Dolce Vita so I'm not surprised it's good! Cool modern coffee shop vibes.

Not sure why my $9 latte (price on menu) rang up as $9.99 at the cash register. When asked why the…read moreprice was marked up 11%, the barista acted clueless and annoyed. I thought it was very shady- they're clearly taking advantage of a popular tourist spot.

Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Sugar Free Caramel added

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Iced doppio w/wht mocha and a "splash of milk"

The Kind Cup

4.6(61 reviews)

5.4 mi

Continued 5 STAR LOVE AND ADMIRATION for Kind Cup coffee shop and its very cool, eclectic…read morecollection of handmade jewelry, home decor, art pieces and clothing housed inside (you would never guess all that's inside the shop unless you ventured in!). Kind Cup, first and foremost, is an indie coffee spot that has amazing (strong, not wimpy weak) coffee and latte drinks, a (usually well stocked) display case of baked goods (get there early in the busy season else the pickin's will be slim!). This time, I had the butter cake and it was delicious and complimented my flavored latte brilliantly. Staff is always friendly and amazing! Don't be in a huge rush when you go there and be sure to head out back - there's a beautifully manicured and cared for garden area with some seating and tables sprinkled around the grounds to sit, sip and take it all in - giving faraway feel vibes. I posted a bunch of new pics and vids this visit (including of the garden area) so check them out and see what the inside is like as well as a cool vid of the pretty garden area. I would recommend coming here (when it's not too hot lol) to stroll around the entire Historic Corolla Village. You can truly spend a day here - at least a few hours / half day - just park your car ANYWHERE - plenty of parking in the historic village and just start strolling. Everything is walkable and it's so easy to explore the area. Hit the tiny Corolla Village BBQ shack for great pork bbq sandwiches $10 (top off your sando with their coleslaw yum!), check out the famous Corolla lighthouse and stop in to the lighthouse gift shop, visit the maritime museum, stroll by the beautiful yellow painted Whalehead Club mansion, browse the Island Bookstore, visit the Wildlife Education Center / Museum or just be lazy and bring a chair and a book and camp out on a grassy spot overlooking the sound. The Kind Cup though should be your first stop to grab a latte and a pastry! Can't get much better than that! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Just ate the best muffin I've ever had in my life on the way home from obx. Thanks to The Kind cup!…read moreEverything bagel muffin with cream cheese inside- everything bagel spices on top. Perfectly baked. Coffee was on par too. Great stop. Cute art offerings and souvenirs too. *sorry no muffin pic, I inhaled it like a seagull with a french fry. *I believe this is a special recipe from one of the locals. Chefs kiss!

Adorable lollipops!

Inside / Interior of shop - handmade gifts galore - I posted updated pics/vids of my recent visit - BIG LOVE - check out this place!

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Upstairs 2nd floor tiny loft area (watch your head and stairs are steep!) but so many fun unique goodies await up there! (Also see my vid)

Driftwood Coffee Company

4.7(32 reviews)

1.7 mi

This place was amazing!! Amazing coffee good vibe nice and friendly staff and very helpful. Every…read moretime I visit OBX I'll be coming in!

Very good Iced White Chocolate Mocha! Friendly and welcoming staff! They have a few seats if you…read morewant to sit in and there are other shops in the same parking lot.

Driftwood Coffee Company - Inside / Interior of shop - it's changed a bit since last season - more furnishings, still very cozy, comfy - nice place to hang & relax

Inside / Interior of shop - it's changed a bit since last season - more furnishings, still very cozy, comfy - nice place to hang & relax

Driftwood Coffee Company - Outside / Exterior of shop on a bright blue sunny day! Nice to have a coffee shop across from Corolla public beach access/parking lot!

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Outside / Exterior of shop on a bright blue sunny day! Nice to have a coffee shop across from Corolla public beach access/parking lot!

Lighthouse Bagels & Deli

4.3(573 reviews)

1.8 mi

The bagels are always fresh and delicious. Cannot go to the Outer Banks without going to lighthouse…read morebagels and deli!

Lighthouse Bagels is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Corolla. Honestly, this is one of…read morethe few places in the area where I consistently leave thinking, "That was actually delicious." I come here multiple times whenever I'm staying in the area, and I'll even drive from other parts of the OBX just to get a bagel here. The selection is fantastic, and I've never had a bad bagel. Everything I've tried has been delicious and worth the trip. The wait times can definitely be long, especially when they're busy. I do wish they had a better system for letting customers know when their order is ready. An order screen showing the numbers that are in progress and ready would make a huge difference. It can be difficult to hear or know when your number is called. That said, the food is absolutely worth the wait. Seating can also be competitive, but it's worth fighting for a picnic table and enjoying your bagel outside. If you're in Corolla, this is a must-visit.

Indoor views

Steak Bagel, add cream cheese and jalapenos

Lighthouse Bagels & Deli - Outside / Exterior of shop from main road (Ocean Trail) - next door to Bernie's Brother (rhs), in Food Lion, Dunkin, DQ shopping center

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Outside / Exterior of shop from main road (Ocean Trail) - next door to Bernie's Brother (rhs), in Food Lion, Dunkin, DQ shopping center

Front Porch Cafe

4.5(223 reviews)

19.3 mi

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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Treehouse Coffee

4.1(426 reviews)

10.2 mi

This place is a gem! Such a lovely area and just oozes cozy coffee shop vibes. My Coffee was great…read moreflavor and Ice Cold; perfect for the hot sun. Their food is exceptional especially their biscuits ! Everyone was so friendly and I was so surprised how good service was. Honestly one of the best coffee shops I've ever been to! It's too bad there is not one in my home town otherwise it would be my daily grab. Highly recommend.

Very cute but disorganized like system. We went on a Saturday morning and the line was out the…read moredoor. I saw at least 4-5 people go in the other door and jump in line to order. We wanted to try breakfast here but there weren't any gluten free options. The coffee was pretty good and there is a bunch of nice tables outside to hangout.

Inside coffee bar

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Banana Dog Cafe

4.5(11 reviews)

5.5 mi

Can you milk a banana? The folks at banana dog have figured it out somehow, offering an array of…read morecoffee concoctions featuring banana milk. I would have never thought coffee and banana would be such an unbeatable combo but man, what an inventive idea. Banana Dog Cafe operates out of a little mobile food truck in a parking lot. You can't miss the yellow awning (and if you do, just look for the line of people. There's a small bench nearby, but this is really a grab and go type of place. The line moved fairly quickly, and we were able to place our order and wait off to the side. I went with their signature Dixie Girl which was one of the best iced lattes I've had in my life. I'm not exaggerating. It's made with espresso, their signature banana milk, cinnamon and toffee syrup. It's sweet without being too sweet. Speaking of sweet, their menu ranks their drinks in terms of sweetness which really helps guide you in the right direction, especially for first timers. Would highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area.

Adorable little trailer coffee shop in the White Horse Inn parking lot…read more Black coffee, Americanos, lattes, macchiatos + lots of fun flavored drinks. Plus it's an adorable brand! Got a cozy sweatshirt and they have a lot of t-shirts for sale. The barista was friendly and they have seats outside the inn we got to relax in.

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Banana Dog stand

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Duck's Cottage Coffee & Books

4.5(202 reviews)

9.6 mi

This was our first trip to Duck's and it did not disappoint. We started with 2 Arnold Palmer that…read morewere absolutely perfect! If I could have went back today for another on I would have in a heartbeat! The store is quaint and cozy. Excellent selection of books for those of us with a bit of a reading / book addiction. The store is pure perfection

Duck's Cottage is a coffee and book shop located in the waterfront shops in Duck, NC. There's…read moreplenty of free parking in the lot in the complex, but there's limited indoor and outdoor seating. They've recently changed their weekend hours to close earlier at 12pm on Saturdays. They also accept tap to pay, but enact a % charge on all credit transactions. The ambiance inside can be described as rustic and quaint. It's really cute if you're looking to read and chill. It can get crowded as they're usually busy, but this is a great place to come if you're looking to relax. They have both hot and iced drinks with milk alternatives. The iced drinks come in medium (16oz) and large and the hot drinks come in small (12oz), medium and large. The banana cream pie latte was delicious. It tasted like caramel and bananas, paired well with the coffee, and was the perfect amount of sweet. The bumbleberry pie was okay too but the fruit and coffee combination wasn't my favorite. I'd definitely recommend coming here in the morning for coffee and browsing for books if you're in Duck, NC.

Duck's Cottage Coffee & Books - Books and books and books. Actually, an impressive array of "beach reading" titles. A cool browsing spot with a specialty latte in hand.

Books and books and books. Actually, an impressive array of "beach reading" titles. A cool browsing spot with a specialty latte in hand.

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Indoor seating.

The Sweet Sunflour

5.0(2 reviews)

6.0 mi

We had a fabulous time at this go to Bakery/ice-cream bar/candy/candies hot spot! It was full of…read moreoptions for local jams and sauces. It was so inviting and had so many options of candies, party decor, sweets and eats, and I had the best chocolate Heath malt (he let me design my own milkshake which was so much fun)! Their prices were much better then the other farmers markets nearby, and thoroughly enjoyed this family owned bakery and ice-cream bar that has so many options to see, enjoy, and purchase! If your a local they can take care of all your party needs from decor to birthday cakes! They provided stellar service and will definitely hop by here again with my family next we pass by!

From breads to cookies, cupcakes to cakes made to order, this place is amazing!! Not only has…read moreeverything I've ever had from there tasted great, Tiffany made a couple cakes for a special birthday party and they were a hit. I gave her cake flavors and general ideas of what I was looking for and she went to work to make super tasty creations that looked INCREDIBLE! The birthday lady didn't even want to cut the one because it looked so cool but with one bite she was extremely glad she did. Reach out to them for any of your bakery requests, you won't be disappointed!!

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Kimberly H.

4 years ago

Staff were extremely rude to my family. they were more interested in playing with the teenage and preteen girls in short shorts. it was so loud the staff couldn't hear me when ringing up order. they left off part of my order. when I brought this up staff stated that they have excellent customer reviews therefore in this instance it was customers fault. still trying to figure out how it's customers fault that the staff are too busy playing grab ass to pay attention to customers. I came here for a healthy option, and leaving here with no intent to return regardless of the sub par smoothie. please educate your teen staff on appropriate customer interactions vs being paid to chat up young girls. read more

Edie J.

6 years ago

i have a severe tree nut and chocolate allergy and when i looked at the island smoothie menu, it said their bowls were made with almond milk. so when i got to island smoothie the man at the desk in front of the store was very helpful and replaced the almond milk with strawberry juice and also gave me many other options. he also allowed me to look at the ingredients on the granola (which can sometimes have something i'm allergic too). when i got my açaí bowl, i was so pleased that it was made to fit ME and they even noted on the top "allergy". island smoothie is a great place to go when you're craving something healthy and sweet! read more

Anthony V.

185

8 years ago

My friends and I tried this place for the first time while vacationing in OBX. There are so many choices, we all ordered different smoothies. They were made fresh right in front of you and they were delicious! While we were waiting for the smoothies to be made, they allowed us to sample their nitro cold brews which were amazing as well. The staff was great and very informative on the benefits of all the juices & smoothies. They also offered recommendations on which smoothies had the best flavor. The price was average and comparable to other juice shops. We are so excited to have stumbled across Island Smoothie. read more

Vivi M.

8 years ago

I want to start out by saying that this place was ok- but I would never rave about it. They never specify what shakes belong to the person. AT LEAST WRITE THE PERSONS NAME ON IT! When I went, since my friend has a nut allergy, they asked for their smoothie to be made in a seperate blender, and they gave them the wrong one! It gets really hectic and packed in there. The one thing I do recommend is the " Peanut Butter and Jelly" bowl. It is açai and peanut butter, with granola and fruit on top. If you like healthy smoothies that are made there you may like it. read more

Kate K.

104

8 years ago

We stopped at Island Smoothie the other day while vacationing nearby. I ordered the poke bowl and it was honestly the best one I've ever had! It was so fresh, and the flavors went together so well. You have to try it! My sister ordered a smoothie and loved it too. We liked it so much that we went back today before we head home from vacation. The staff is so friendly, and there was one guy in particular that was very helpful to us! I highly recommend Island Smoothie whenever you're in the area. I can't wait to go back next time we visit! read more

Avery P.

358

9 years ago

I spent this past week on an exhausting beach trip and I wouldn't have made it through without Island Smoothie. The owners are passionate about their work and have created endless options for delicious and healthy smoothies. The "Power Up" smoothie is exceptional and gave me energy for the whole day. I also loved the turkey and avocado sandwich and the acai bowls. If you are ever in town you must go, but I warn you - you'll probably end up going more than once out of desire to try all the creative smoothies. read more

Chill Vibe B.

6 years ago

Absolutely outstanding service, even in a time of uncertainty. I got the peach Açaí bowl for 11 dollars (a little pricey, but you most definitely get what you pay for). Also I need for my server, Kyle, to know that I absolutely appreciate his enthusiasm, even when things don't look to be too good in the world. He also spelled my name right, which is something my own friends can't do at times (like how hard is it to spell Roz). We need more people like Kyle. Tell Kyle I said hi. read more

Sarah B.

8 years ago

I cannot recommend this place enough! We've been there two days in a row now and plan to return as much as we can while we're in the outer banks. The food, especially the açaí bowls, were overwhelming delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. It's a great value for what you get! There's a variety of different options within the smoothies, açaí bowls, sandwiches, and wraps. How can something this healthy taste so good?! We can't wait to return!!! read more

Tanya C.

4 years ago

Staff were too busy talking with teenagers and friends that the young lady taking our order left off a sandwich after I repeated it twice to her. I realized after receiving my smoothies and looking at the receipt that they left it off the order. Staff didn't take any responsibility for mistake or rectify saying it was customers fault. Lack of accountability or customer satisfaction by point alone won't have me coming back read more

Amanda W.

9 years ago

This place is amazing!! We stop here every time we are in Corolla! The Acai bowls are out of this world! The owner is always there for a friendly chat or help me decide on what to order. I also have specific dietary restrictions and he helps me pick a great smoothie/bowl that fits with my diet! We literally come here everyday we are in town. If you are in the area, you need to try this place out!! read more

Avery K.

8 years ago

My favorite açaí bowl of all time! The inside of the store was very clean and welcoming. The staff were polite and also very welcoming! Quick service even when the store was busy. I wish they would open one in northern Virginia because I would be there almost every day and the people would love it so much. I recommend this establishment if you're looking for a good frozen treat! read more

Allison T.

2 years ago

THE OWNER (Doug Krauss)IS A CREEP. he took pictures of both me and my sister which we tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and just thought he was scrolling on his phone. as we were leaving we saw him through the window zooming in on us!! cops were involved but he had already deleted the proof and used the excuse he was taking pictures of his coffee. DO NOT GO HERE ! read more

Sara C.

11 years ago

I was highly impressed with this smoothie place! Fresh fruits, extremely friendly staff and a good overall atmosphere. My boyfriend was grumpy before we came in, and the guy at the register made him laugh and was super nice, so he left in a good mood. We also got free protein in our shakes because we had been there a few times that week. Definitely going to visit again! read more

Erin L.

9 years ago

Island Smoothie was amazing! My two friends and I were looking for a place to get some nice little tropical smoothie bowls on our beach trip, and this greatly exceeded our expectations. The workers were so friendly, taste was great, and just overall, a cute little place. We had a great experience and plan on going back tomorrow. :) Highly recommend. read more

Alexis S.

9 years ago

Best acai bowls I've ever had!! The two guys who work there were so nice and so much fun to talk to. My two friends and I went there the last three days we were in corolla and I wish we started going in the beginning of the week. 10/10 a place to visit when in corolla. P.S. Get peanut butter in your acai bowls it's so good!! read more

Jason B.

9 years ago

On our first day on the outer banks we stopped in for a late lunch and wow!! Fresh ingredients were the order of the Day! Had a great lunch and experience with Rob and Doug who made it fun! I recommend stopping in and saying hi and enjoy some quality eats! We will be going in this weekend for smoothies!!! read more

Tiffany L.

9 years ago

The service was great and the owners were awesome! They were very helpful and the smoothie was great! We went during the off season and there was no line. It was clean and smells fresh inside. The colors inside were bright and inviting. Also the ginger addition to the smoothie (if you like it) is great! read more

Lori K.

9 years ago

I am reposting as Yelp seems to see fit to remove my posts. Yelp...Please stop!!! Island Smoothie is one of my favorite haunts! The Acai bowls are amazing! The place is clean, fun and has a cool vibe. This is a local business with totally engaged owners. Give it a try! You won't be sorry!!!! read more

G M.

2 years ago

The owner of the store was taking inappropriate pictures of young girls in his store. He then invited the girls to the back room with him. Very creepy and we will not be coming back to this store. We called the police and they couldn't do anything about it. read more

Sultan K.

9 years ago

My wife and ordered a couple acai bowls from Island Smoothie and they were delicious! I recommend the peanut butter and jelly bowl which is both sweet and savory. The ingredients were fresh and full of flavor. I'd definitely come again read more

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