Outer Bean Cafe - Kitty Hawk

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!

Front Porch Cafe

4.5(222 reviews)

1.3 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. ‍

Outside

A delicious salty beach latte.

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Morning View Coffee House & Roastery

4.5(402 reviews)

6.0 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

Shore Coffee Roasters

4.6(41 reviews)

3.2 mi

Such a lovely, light filled, and welcoming local coffee shop and roaster! Shore the significant…read moreamount of space inside for working, meetings, such. Visiting for an annual family vacation, but I only discovered this spot this year. Wonderful staff! Incredible friendly, quick service, and can't handle quite a long line of customers (today for example). I plan on coming in later to writer and do work that must done. Actually, looking for to it! I would love to see Shore Coffee in Milwaukee. But definitely has that Outer Banks, NC vibe. Love it! 10/10 recommend!

Great experience at Shore Coffee. Spacious, clean, bright, and so welcoming. The service was so…read morekind fast. The drinks are delicious, the pastries were tasty!

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Matcha with strawberry syrup

Big Buck's Ice Cream and Espresso Bar

3.0(97 reviews)

0.2 mi

I had the best service during my visit Chris and Sara were awesome. They were sure to point out…read moreabout peanut allergies and asked if I wanted samples. I bought some yummy peanut butter fudge. They also have the best milkshakes.

Quite literally grossest ice cream we've ever had. I was confused why there was so much fro-yo in…read moreOBX. The place also was empty on the weekend which should have been a red flag for an ice cream shop. I tried the vanilla (kids) my husband got the mint oreo (3 scoops) it was $19+. That was kind of rough for ice cream too. Their homemade flavors just need some work. the vanilla was strange and the mint was way too minty, like eating toothpaste.

Even the cutest puppy dogs get pup cups at big bucks

Sundae

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Key lime craft soda

Higher Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream

4.7(41 reviews)

3.6 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!

Outside - elevator on the right

Some more retail

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Vanilla latte

Dunkin'

2.3(67 reviews)

0.6 mi

I always have a nice employee and my order is fast, accurate, and my only complaint is the other…read morecustomers. Thank DD

I thought I'd give it another try today. My order is just coffee everyday but they can't get it…read moreright. Today was 2 cream 3 sugar. They continue to put this nasty pump liquid sugar in my coffee. Clearly not white granulated sugar. I'm DONE! That pump stuff is so bad. Nasty aftertaste. You cannot fool me. Pisses me off

Frontage

$6 meal deal. Very good.

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Iced coffee.

Front Porch Cafe - Nags Head

4.1(156 reviews)

5.8 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!

Seating area

Coffee beans from around the world

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Enjoy coffee and goodies here

Duck Donuts

4.5(296 reviews)

3.0 mi

You cant go the Outer Banks without going to Duck Donuts. This is place is right as you come…read moreacross the bridge so you have no excuse. They have other places along the Outerbanks. But this is still my favorite.

First off, I know that heading out on a Sat morning is suicide if you know about local traffic. I…read morehad to break the news to hubby that "we" were going to pickup donuts for our guests. First thing I did was preorder my boxes.. yes boxes since we had a houseful of young adults. The parking lot was crazy with big trucks, delivery trucks and early risers trying to get in and out of the lot. Pickup was a breeze, donuts ready in their designated pickup spot. Now the challenge of escaping the lot. That was easy peasy because this was a 2 person effort! Donuts were so cute. Each hand crafted with super cute colors. They tasted so fresh and "sweet". Truly a team effort accomplished.

The spot

Donuts

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Summer sampler box

Beachside Bites

4.8(24 reviews)

0.1 mi

Stopped here on the way off the island. Quick service and good food, definitely worth giving a…read moreshot if you're passing by. Breakfast and lunch menu!

Sad to say, this was one of the worst cheese steaks subs I have ever had. It had zero flavor, no…read morelettuce or tomato, red onion was cooked with the meat (as opposed to yellow or white), and the meat itself added zero flavor to the sub. The best part of the sub was the roll, and it was just a standard sub roll. Luckily, the French fries were pretty good so I was able to eat part of my meal. Take it from someone who has worked in the food industry himself, you cannot just slap some meat, cheese, and onions on a roll and call it a cheese stake sub. The combination of ingredients only works if all them play their individual parts. The meat needs to have some char on it to bring out its flavor. The onions have to be caramelized so as to pop with sweetness whenever one is bitten into. The cheese needs accent the meat and onion, not mask it. There are supposed to be multiple layers in a submarine sandwich, not just one bland flavor. I would not recommend this place at all. You are better off going to Subway, at least it will not cost you almost twenty dollars for a flavorless sub.

Cheesesteak with side of Rosemary fries

Buffalo Chicken Wrap with side of Rosemary fries

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Half of steak burritos

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Rachel C.

1

3

9 years ago

Love that they offer vegan options!! We got the Go Vegan Wrap and the Vegan Panini--both full of super fresh veggies (chopped fresh for each item) and lots of protein (delicious black bean spread, hummus, etc.). We also got the Immunity juice (orange, lemon, fresh ginger, turmeric & cayenne) which was very refreshing. We didn't think ahead to call in our to go order--don't be like us... be courteous and phone your order in ahead of time ;D read more

David H.

2

8

1

13 years ago

For good clean healthy eating this is the place. Necla gets most of her produce from a local non-gmo source called Coastal Farmers Co-operative. If the food isn't right they don't serve it. Fresh veggie juices, fruit smoothies, great local roasted coffee, lunches and dinners coming soon. Vegans and carnivores can all agree that the Outer Bean is the place to be for great food that makes you feel good. read more

J M.

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1

0

12 years ago

I had a great turkey sandwich with a delicious mocha milkshake. It had a great atmosphere with comfortable seating. The staff is extremely friendly too! One of the best coffee shop experiences I've had. I would definitely recommend coming here to any friends who are visiting the OBX. read more

Lana F.

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7

3

10 years ago

Fantastic place that i never knew existed! They serve cafe style coffee and you can even grind your own! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is super chill. They even have my favorite breakfast on the menu, Smoked salmon and capers on a bagel. :) super happy i found this place. read more

Makenna B.

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1

0

3 years ago

Stopped by here for a quick lunch and everything we got was great! Tons of lunch options and the customer service was wonderful:) We got the smoothies and the sandwiches, but everything the other customers were getting looked great as well! read more

Matthew S.

5

11

3

9 years ago

The Sand Dunes Smoothie was amazing. The menu was full of wraps, salads, smoothies, coffee. They were very friendly and helpful in selecting my beverage. read more

Helen L.

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24

0

8 years ago

YUM YUM YUM!!! I've had a few of their smoothies post work out - every one has been delicious. Their breakfast is great too, have yet to try their lunch! read more

James W.

60

11

0

10 years ago

Stopped in here for breakfast and coffee. The breakfast was lacking but the coffee was great. Probably too strong for a lot of people but I loved it. read more

Laura S.

24

1

0

11 years ago

Juices and smoothies are amazing. Don't forget to try the breakfast bowl or the green bowl while you are enjoying your amazing coffee.

Colleen Z.

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7

4

8 years ago

Great coffee and very friendly service. Smoothies are excellent as well. Lots of healthy options. Love this cute little gem!

Chase B.

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1

0

12 years ago

The 3 cheese panini was banging! Good coffee and the staff was very friendly! Loved this place. Definitely would come again!

Russ K.

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4

1

7 years ago

Would have been 5 but they were out of the breakfast casserole. Staff was friendly and helpful. Good coffee read more

Crimson S.

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1

0

3 years ago

very kind lady and great food. the blt is great would highly recommend!

Samantha C.

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4

0

8 years ago

Cocktails and food are outstanding. Thanks for a great experience!

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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. ‍

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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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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.

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