This is the new go to spot for sweet treats and baked goods. I went here in the morning of August…read more7th to actually see if they still served their Italian ice unfortunately that's no longer there, but since I was already there, I decided to go ahead and get some pastries and bake goods for the family back at the house. Every single item was excellent. The aesthetic is so cool too with the Italian references all over made me think of my grandma and great grandma. I will definitely be back!

This place is incredible. After coming for decades, we just learned of it a few years ago. But…read morewe're making up for all the missed years now that we know. There is a great range of selections of pastries, cookies, donuts, muffins, cakes, and desserts. Two of my favorites are the lobster tail cream pastry and their sfogliatelle. I was surprised to find them so well done outside a major metro area with a large Italian population. The people working there are always pleasant and helpful.

Excellent food. My husband had the shrimp basket with fries and I had the crabby wings. Both were…read moredelicious and we would definitely order again. Jeannette was our waitress. She checked in a couple of times but wasn't overbearing. The restaurant is bright and clean. Jeannette quickly cleaned off the tables as other customers left.

We had a very disappointing dining experience. We were seated near the bar, and the bartender was…read morealso our waiter. He was friendly and handled the situation professionally. My son ordered the chicken tenders, and they were very good. My husband and I both ordered the seafood platter. He ordered the tuna and substituted onion rings for the potatoes, while I ordered the mahi with the potatoes. After waiting 40 minutes, our food arrived cold and both pieces of fish were overcooked. Our waiter sent the meals back, but after another 25-minute wait, the replacement plates were still disappointing. 90% of the food was cold, and both fish were once again overcooked. At that point, I told our waiter we were done. I don't think the third time around would have been any better. The kitchen missed the mark twice, and after waiting nearly an hour for two unsuccessful attempts, we left extremely disappointed and hungry.

So glad we added this place to our vacation itinerary! The maple bacon donuts paired with salted…read morecaramel ice cream is an absolute dream combination. We devoured every last bite. Excellent service to match the amazing food!

Donutz on a Stick is a made to order donut and souvenir shop located in Duck, NC. There's plenty of…read morefree parking in the lot of the complex, but there's no seating inside as the location is a grab and go concept. They offer a variety of donut, ice cream, and milkshake flavors. You can get a small stick (2 donuts - 1 flavor) or large stick (4 donuts - 2 flavors). The ambiance inside is very casual, it feels like a truck stop. We got the funnel cake small stick. The donuts came out hot and quick. They were fluffy, warm, and not too oily. They were also reasonably priced. Definitely bring cash as there's a credit card up charge. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking for a cutesy alternative to Duck donuts.

No annual pilgrimage to OBX is complete without a little sweetness. (Pun intended) We grabbed the…read morefruit bread pudding, a slice of keylime pie, a s'mores brownie, and a chocolate chip cookie. Everything was great but our favorite is still the bread pudding. The brownie was voted second. Tip: If you just wanna pick up pastries, avoid the mall showing crowd by parking in the back. You'll be close to the bakery and plenty of parking.

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.

Debra was absolutely wonderful to work with! Since I was planning our wedding from out of state, I…read moreespecially appreciated how easy, accommodating, and communicative she was throughout the entire process. She made everything feel simple and stress-free. I needed a gluten-free wedding cake, and Debra absolutely DELIVERED! The cake was not only beautiful, but incredibly delicious. So many of our guests commented on how amazing it was and said they never would have guessed it was gluten-free. That was especially important to me, and I was so grateful that I didn't have to sacrifice taste in order to have a cake I could safely enjoy on my wedding day. Our cake was such a hit that we actually couldn't resist eating the slices we had saved for our first anniversary! So, naturally, we are planning to return next year and order another cake just so we can enjoy it again. We are so grateful to Debra for making our wedding cake experience so easy, delicious, and memorable. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, accommodating, and wonderful cake vendor!

I am so disappointed in the cupcakes that were done for my wedding…read more My friend was going to make the cup cakes and decorate them, however her father passed away and she was unable to do. We had to rush to find a place to make cupcakes and we found icings on the cake. It was two weeks prior to my wedding and I was worried I wouldn't find a place. I was so thrilled that icings on the cake said they could do the 4 dozen cupcakes and when asked if they could do sunflowers I was told yes. Especially seeing the cupcakes on the website icingsonthecakes.com (picture 3). What I got was so dissapointing. (Picture 1) which looks does not look like a professional did Thankfully I had friends who went out and fixed (picture 2). After spending over $200 dollars on cupcakes they should not have been fixed. I emailed the owner and did not receive a response back in 24 hours.

Cute coffee and bookstore located at the duck shoppes. Small, but filled with so many cute things!…read moreI bought a crop top tee that had a duck logo and the business name on it (see pic). I also got a cute sticker! There were so many books. Went after yoga around 8:30a and already so busy! Got coffee and sat by the water to read! Love it.

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.

Lighthouse bagels is one of the many highlights on our vacation in Corolla. My family was hyping up…read morea trip to lighthouse bagels leading up to our vacation and we stopped in the first morning we were here. Be sure to get here early as it's always busy! The French toast bagels are next level, but you can't go wrong with any of their menu items. They have cold brew coffee, too!

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.

Seriously sooo good! Best cupcakes we have ever had. Got 6 different kinds and they were all…read moreperfect! Shop has such a cool vibe

This place is literally so cute. It's always clean and lots of options to choose from. Whoever is…read moreat the counter is always nice. And we usually LOVE whatever treats we get. Today I got the caramel macchiato cupcake and even though it wasn't necessarily dry, the cake part of the cupcake crumbled to pieces while I was eating it. My daughter said she didn't like the berries and cream tart, but that could be because she didn't like that particular type of dessert. She was experimenting. We will be coming back because it's usually a great experience.

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!

Our wedding cake was absolutely delicious and beautiful. It is not often a cake is both tasty and…read moredecorated beautifully. My only regret is not hiding some to eat later I highly recommend Holly's Creative Confections! Not only was cake perfect but so was customer service. She replied quickly and was able to make the cake based off a Pinterest image I found.

My mom wanted to surprise my finance and I with a cake tasting while visiting OBX. Holly had…read moreconfirmed my allergy restrictions and said that she would be able to accommodate the tasting with all the cakes we wanted to try. Day before the drop off my mom wanted to confirm our address as Holly insisted she would be able to accommodate dropping it off. We never heard from her. Day of delivery my mom texted again to confirm and was ghosted by this business. It's unfortunate that lack of reliability and upsetting as a person with allergy restrictions and my partner having restrictions I was so excited to work with this business. Just be wary for your own engagement