If you're looking for a kid-centric activity during your outer banks visit, make a swing into Sugar…read moreKingdom. With bright lights and colors and a huge candy section, this is a a child's dream. There are many different choices in open bins where you fill a bag/box and purchase by the pound - Keep an eye on those scoop sizes because this gets real expensive real fast! At $15.96/lb as of my visit, you can very quickly scoop an eye popping amount into what feels like a small bag. The staff were not especially friendly, mostly mumbling and hard to understand when I asked questions. Also, prices seem intentionally misleading ("$3.99/quarter pound") which seems cheap if you're only quickly glancing and not doing the math.

The pricing is inconsistent and the customer service is lacking. The candy bag is what we went with…read moreand it was very over priced. The shop is very bright and colorful and would be fun for children, although my husband and I stopped in to satiate our sweet tooth.

Stopped in for coffee on the way to photograph a concert . Coffee flavors were very limited but the…read morecoffee itself was pretty good . The sweet young lady working was amazing , very polite and personable . She convinced me to try some ice cream as I still had a little time to burn . The ice cream was above average in flavor and very creamy . I could totally see my self here a lot for ice cream if I lived close .

Our ice cream cones were just okay. Just not very flavorful. Very pricey for what we got. We love…read moreice cream and were disappointed. With so much competition in this vacation town, we're going to try somewhere else.

The owners running the shop were very helpful about explaining the flavors. Got several to take…read moreback home to Tennessee and all of them held up very well and didn't get stale at all before eating.

It's not fair to judge this particular location for selling inferior products, but this is where it…read morewas bought. My parents got me the sweet and spicy beef jerky and the habanero mango peanuts a part of my christmas gift and both are terrible. Way too much sugar in both. I'll give the jerky a pass because it leads with the sweet, but the peanuts are awful. It's more sugar and artificial fruit flavor than peanut. You get a bit off heat at the end, but the whole point of using habanero chilis is that it has a natural fruity flavor that is completely masked by the sugar and artificial fruit flavor. Could have just used capsaicin extract and would have the same effect. And would be much cheaper. I know this location isn't responsible for production. The company's website shows certain reviews, but doesn't appear to have a mechanism to submit them. Other than to email a specific store. So here I am

Unique selection of spiced nuts and sauces with hilarious names, and much more. Some samples are…read moreavailable too, which is very helpful when trying to decide on what to get. The s'more snack was delicious, we tried and got a box of it, but it didn't last for us at all! We also got the Category 3 sauce, sooo good! Lisa, one of the store owners, was super helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend, so come visit and support a local business!

Lisa was an amazing lady to talk to and great recommendations. Delicious samples and definitely…read moregoing to be shopping here so much more.

Don't go here. It is not a candy chocolate factory or store it's a restaurant that has a small…read moreglass case full of very very expensive fancy chocolate truffles that cost almost 3 dollars apiece with no box prices and a very confused staff that don't have a clue what they're doing. I drove over 12 miles to get here to buy these as a gift and they didn't even have enough for my party. This place is a joke.

From the owner: The Belgian chocolate Company specializes in Rich Decadent Truffles and Bon Bons made from all…read morenatural chocolates and flavor extracts. Made Fresh by hand each chocolate is made fresh to order. We do individual orders, corporate gifts, favors for all occasions, Holiday chocolates, baskets, and special orders. We will design a box of chocolates just for you.

Whenever I come to the beach (3 or 4 times a year) I make sure to stop by here. It is a really…read moreunique store and has novelties, gifts and other items you just dont see in your typical OBX shops. For instance they sell a ceramic lighthouse mug I have only seen at this store and no where else and it's great. Some things can be pricey but I wouldn't generalize. Always worth a stop here!

This shop was a lot larger than I was expecting. They have a huge selection of unique flavored…read morepeanuts and you can sample most of them. We tried a few and some were great, but pricey. We left empty handed, not because the product wasn't good, but because it wasn't worth the price. They also have large bins of candy and novelty candies/treats.

Closed on Wednesdays. Typical tourist selection, some deals, but mostly imported rubbish with…read moremoderate pricing. One employee (wears a cap) is super happy, friendly, and chatty....the older lady is miserable and curt.

This place is your classic tourist shopping place. Ben Franklins has been in OBX for awhile. You…read morecan get beach home decor and beach supplies. Flips flops, hats, clothes, towels, etc. The prices are fair. We went in looking for shells that we couldn't find on the beach.

This shop is a hidden gem in the Outer Banks Outlet Shops. It offers a wide variety of vinegar,…read moreolive oil, and wine. Taste samples are available. Their inventory features some hard to find items, which was a pleasant surprise for us. Staff was very friendly, and helpful on their various products. Be sure to check their truffle and fudge offering before leaving. You might miss out on some special sweet treat.

Great customer service, John, and Dana were wonderful, and friendly. The wine, chocolate, cheese…read moreand Cohibas are priced right and so amazing!! Need to also check out the olive oil as well!!

I can't say enough. What quality food and you can tell the owner pours her heart and soul into this…read moreplace. Highly recommend to check out Sophisticated Charcuterie. We came in for the sandwiches. I had the Kitty Hawk and my husband had the Duck (French dip). Amazing. She makes all of her meat and the it's delicious. It was fun checking out all the wine and food in her shop. Highly recommend checking them out.

What a welcoming place. It is cozy and packed full with high quality wines, meats and cheeses. Most…read moreof which would be difficult to find. The portion of the charcuterie was very generous and delicious! We snacked on it for several days. The sandwiches are incredible! We had the Italian and the turkey, Brie, avocado, with basil aioli. Wow - chef's kiss!! My husband (Dominic) and I really enjoyed hanging out with Leslie while she put together our goodies. Will 100% go back.

You've gotta stop in to this beautiful store! I'm a super crafty chick so I took a resin art class…read moreon my trip. Eric and Robert are so fun and friendly, very no-BS guys who tell it to you straight. They made the class super fun and we were always laughing. Given the time of year, there were only 3 of us in class so it was nearly 1-on-1 instruction. I learned so much! I came back the next day to pick up my mirror and was stunned at how beautiful it came out! Y'all got me into a new hobby! Thank you for such an awesome class!

Bottom Line: Large store full of locally made arts and crafts with some vintage items and other…read moregood finds sprinkled throughout. I stumbled upon Absolutely Outer Banks a handful of years ago and I was impressed with the selection of locally made arts and crafts. Ever since, this is my go to spot for legitimate and tasteful Outer Banks souvenirs. In addition to locally made items they also have some vintage items and even some new items for sale. One item that this store specializes in is really cool resin windows that are unique and exude happiness. Absolutely Outer Banks has artwork in all mediums and in all price points. They have jewelry, wood signs, candles, prints, glass work, textiles, metal work, etc.  On my most recent visit I enjoyed looking at a vintage pin ball machine and eyeing up the beautiful array of Fiestaware. There is plenty of opportunity for ooohhhing and ahhhing.  The owner is super friendly so that adds to the overall great experience. Absolutely Outer Banks is centrally located in Kitty Hawk in the former spot of a bank.