tl;dr: Great place for a sweet treat in the Outer Banks! Surfin' Spoon is a dessert shop that offers a number of sweet treats such as frozen yogurt and ice cream sandwiches. The concept is simple: You pick up a cup, grab your froyo and add toppings. You pay by weight, so keep that in mind! The vibes here are really chill, and it's awesome to see all of the quarters and dollar bills. That was a tradition started many years back. The money is donated to a local nonprofit, Surfing for Autism. If you come during peak times, be prepared to wait. The line can often wrap around the building, but it's worth it! The staff here are all so nice. Parking: They have a parking lot next to the store. It can get crowded during peak times. Vibes: Fun, beachy atmosphere with a lot of places to sit and enjoy your dessert. read more

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A happy destination for frozen yogurt combinations with toppings and custom homemade ice cream cookie sandwiches in multiple flavors. From the moment you are greeted until you check out and find your perfect place to relax and enjoy your treat, this positive energy environment is contagious! read more

Delicious gluten free ice cream cookie sandwiches!! When we come to visit, I'll grab several sandwiches and bring them home to put in the freezer. While it typically is very busy, if you're ordering something already put together (like the gf sandwiches), you can skip the line. While the line is long, the service is quick and they're very friendly. They also have doggy ice cream! read more

Surfin' Spoon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Really liked the options here - it is definitely froyo (not ice cream) and it's the classic "serve yourself" with LOTS of options including pecan topping, caramel, brownie bits, hot fudge, and more! They also have ice cream cookie sandwiches as a pre-ready option if you don't want to have to make your own. YUM! read more

Surfin' Spoon - Make your own froyo! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Such a local gem! Only downside is it is always PACKED, but for good reason! The fro-yo is delicious and they genuinely have more to offer than a normal Sweet Frog or Skinny Dip. Plus the place is so darn cute! read more

BLUF: Delightful atmosphere featuring about ten flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt. About a decade ago Surfin' Spoon was a fresh newcomer to the beach but it is now part of many families summer repertoire. Surfin' Spoon is a self-serve frozen yogurt place but they have other frozen treats too like delicious cookie sandwiches featuring their frozen yogurt as the filling. Like any good yogurt spot, they have a variety of toppings that can be added to the frozen yogurt. With around ten flavors to choose from, I tend to skip the topics and let the frozen yogurt speak for itself. Pricing is by weight. There is seating inside and out and the employees are always friendly. Surfin' Spoon is located on the beach road and has its own parking lot just on the south side of the building. read more

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Crazy happening place during the summer! Everyone goes here, Tourists and locals. VERY BUSY but totally worth it! Ice cream Sandwiches are the BEST! Line wraps around and probably even goes outside but it moves relatively quick. Parking is tight so people park on the grass which causes traffic at times. You HAVE to visit! read more

It was so delicious! Even though it's self serve the staff was all very friendly and helpful! It was very clean inside. They had a unique variety of soft serve and lots of different toppings! Very cute vibes! read more

Well worth the wait, even though it took about 40 minutes on a weekday evening! The frozen yogurt was so creamy, flavorful and fresh. I tend to be an icecream person but this visit convinced me to give frozen yogurt more of a chance. My favorite flavor was the cake batter which was melt-in-your mouth perfect. Also plenty of toppings to choose from and reasonable prices (weighed by the oz). Plenty of seating inside and outside. Parking is limited, so you may need to park at a public beach access nearby. The interior is cool where you can leave dollar bills and coins in all the nooks and crannies of the shop to be donated to charity. Staff were friendly and overall a great experience. read more

Surfin' Spoon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

This place is an absolute MUST if you're in town! We come here at least once every time we're down in OBX and it never disappoints. The line is always pretty long in the summer but trust me it is SO worth it! On top of the great desserts, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They also have a great selection of merchandise. We usually buy a shirt or sweatshirt every time we visit because they're so cute and comfortable. This place is the BEST! read more

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Surfin' Spoon is awesome!!! We absolutely love their frozen yogurt, gelatos and range of delicious toppings. The pricing is pretty reasonable for what you get, and their cashiers are bubbly and kind! The ambiance is so quaint, fun, and cute!! The whole building is very inviting and cozy for the whole family. The bright colors, natural light, and cozy seating make it feel like a home away from home. The porch is also decked out (pun intended) with rocking chairs and wrap around built-in seating with pillows. I will continue to frequent Surfin' Spoon when I'm in town, and always recommend them to friends and family! We love you, Surfin' Spoon!!! read more

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Yummy ice cream! They have soft serve and you can add topping yourself. You Must try the cookie ice cream sandwiches...truly amazing! The setting is really pretty as well. Don't let the long line scare you, it moves quickly! read more

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Me and my family came in here for a nice snack before heading home for the day. The place is really cute and pretty and the staff explained their system well. I really enjoyed my frozen yogurt and their were a lot of option for flavors and toppings. A really great place read more

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Oh my. WOW. This is my FAVORITE new find on the OBX. Locally owned makes it even better. We stopped by here after dinner one night this week. It did NOT disappoint! This place is self-serve. When you come in one of the employees will direct you where to start. You grab a bowl, or whatever you're getting, and pile on whatever you want. The price you pay is based on the weight. They also have ice cream sandwiches that are divine. The Walk The Plank is my favorite so far. We bought 12 (you get one free that way) -- they put them in a box and we took them home. Lots of room in here to sit if you like. They also have their own merch. My advice is to skip dessert if you're eating lunch/dinner out, and just come here instead. You will not be disappointed! read more

Our group of 4 stopped in after having dinner nearby. We all really wanted an ice cream treat and Surfin' Spoon was high on the list of places to try while in the OBX. We arrived, were greeted at the door then got in the very long line. We selected our cups and picked from an assortment of soft serve flavors then added toppings around the corner. We paid then grabbed a table outside. We waited about 25 minutes from joining the line to enjoying our treats. We all thought the soft serve was decent but nothing special. The flavors were mild and none of them really stood out. It was just like every other "fro-yo" spot. They did have a nice selection of toppings and I enjoyed the outdoor seating. Overall, I thought it was overhyped and not worth the longer wait times. If you are looking for basic soft serve, give them a try. read more

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Super high quality soft serve. Extremely clean and a variety of toppings. I tried the chocolate and vanilla soft serve. The ice cream sandwiches are also very special. Next time I will try the gluten free one. read more

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Love this place!! This is our go to spot for dessert in the outer banks. Not pictured is the BOMB ice cream sandwiches they have. The workers are always so kind. The owners are around occasionally greeting customers and they are so kind. The line can be long during peak season but well worth it. read more

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My husband I LOVE Surfin' Spoon... and clearly, so does everyone else. There's always a line wrapping around the building, and for good reason. The shop is absolutely adorable, full of charm, history, and character. The frozen yogurt is light, flavorful, and consistently delicious. And the ice cream sandwiches? You have to try one. They're a game changer. There's a good amount of indoor seating, but with the constant flow of people, it can feel a little crowded. That said, the energy is always upbeat and fun. The staff is just as sweet as the treats, warm, welcoming, and professional. Surfin' Spoon is a must if you're visiting the Outer Banks. read more

Line was long but moved fast. The walls are covered in art you can actually buy, which is a nice touch. Tried two vegan and gluten-free ice cream sandwiches (lemon lavender and pistachio) and honestly, both were really good. Barely tasted vegan. Definitely coming back next time I'm in town read more

The atmosphere inside is so cute and aesthetically pleasing. The decor and the vibe are wonderful. I love that they sell merchandise too. The line was really long, but moved quickly! They had art all over the walls to look at and were available for purchase. My favorite thing was that they had 2 vegan flavors for soft serve. I ended up getting 2 ice cream sandwiches; the lemon lavberry and mican pistach. Both vegan and gluten free! They were literally amazing. I've never tasted vegan ice cream that tasted so close to regular dairy ice cream. I can't wait to come back when we visit again! read more

Love Surfin' spoon! Delicious soft serve and amazing ice cream sandwiches! Seriously don't leave without trying one of the ice cream sandwiches. I recommend the lemon lavberry. Plus they offer vegan and gluten free options. The flavors are posted and you can mix and match. Choose your flavors (self-serve) and then your toppings. The line can get long, but it moves fairly quickly. If you don't have time to wait you can skip the line and purchase an ice cream sandwich. Then sit outside in the beautiful sun and enjoy the delicious ice cream. Leave money in the wall if desired and they donate it to a local charity, Surfing for Autism. read more

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A must stop on any visit down here. My son loves to make his own bowl of fro yo and I always get a cookie sandwich to go!! read more

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We had dinner at Sea Chef at the Oregon Inlet and for dessert I could only have the GF coconut and pistachio cookie! OMG it was AMAZING!!!! Outstanding!!! Would love to have them shipped to where we live!!! Keep up the great GF experience!!! read more

Great little spot, we came around 4:30 pm and was very easy to get through, line I'm sure can take awhile at busy times especially if customers are indecisive at the self service stations. Their shirts and merch area is adorable, too! read more

Surfin' Spoon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Good ice cream, TONS of toppings, and sweet service! First time here and it was delicious! It seems that the flavors change daily and they had about 7 the evening we visited. The variety of toppings is extensive and everyone should be able to find a topping to put on their ice cream. The store is massive with seating inside as well as seating on the porch. read more

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Great ice cream shop! Best part is they have puppy ice cream! Staff was very friendly and I loved how much indoor and outdoor seating they had. This made it super roomy and everything was very clean. They have a large selection of ice cream and different toppings. They also have different pints that you can buy to go. Great place for a quick dessert, definitely worth going to! read more

Surfin' Spoon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Yes. This place gets it all. The vibes are immaculate. The employees are knowledgeable and delightfully friendly and helpful without being pushy. There are loads of options and they even had and number of choices if you want gluten free and vegan ice cream items including ice cream cookie sandwiches. read more

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So freaking good I had the runs from it but didn't care I would definitely do it again #WorthTheRuns

During our visit to Naga Head we stopped in two separate times for the great ice cream sandwiches. First visit I got the vegan mint chocolate and my husband got the classic chocolate chip cookie with vanilla. I preferred his chocolate chip cookie texture to the mint which was a little less chewy. On the second visit I tried the Macaroon and Pistachio while my husband tried the vegan chocolate chocolate. Again his was soft and chewy while the macaroon cookie was a bit disappointing. The macaroon cookie was too hard and there wasn't enough pistachio flavor in the ice cream so all I tasted was coconut. So I highly recommend going with the classic chocolate chip cookie or the chocolate cookie with chocolate ice cream. Warming it gets crowded during the summer. Both visit there was not enough parking so cars had to wait on the road. Once you got a parking spot the line for frozen yogurt was sometimes out the door. On rainy nights, the entire and covered space is limited for dining there. read more

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We went there twice while in Nags Head. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I had the salted Carmel pretzel ice cream the first day and then cake batter and Carmel pretzel the next day. There were 4 of us that went and we all loved it. I also loved how sparkling clean the toppings area was. And there wet so many options for sauces as well, hot fudge, Nutella, marshmellow fluff, and even chamoy (for the brave ones)! Thanks for 2 great trips, Surfin' Spoon. read more

Delish! Best ice cream sandwiches ever! My fav: the Pretzswell... ooooh sooo good! But hey, they are all OH SO TASTY! Great service, old school charm= circa 1960's Jockeys Ridge, IYKYK! ;-) Leave some coin, Surfin' for Autism, dontcha know! read more

If you are visiting OBX - swing by Surfin' Spoon. Staff are friendly and the decor is modern chic (Cali vibe). I love the money you see all around the establishment...place a quarter or dollar and it will be donated to Surfin' for Autism :) They have seating indoor, outdoor and a few parking spaces. They have their homemade sammie's (ice scream sandwiches/vegan and non vegan). Their self serve yogurt/custard are delicious and they have a good selections of toppings. They are really organized with line management (so it won't get too crazy) but you will be waiting - well worth it. read more

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My favorite dessert spot in outer banks. always a long line but goes so quickly. it is delicious the staff is always so nice. the place is cute and i love their mission. read more

Delicious!!! Ambiance was awesome. So chill and relaxed! Staff was very nice and helpful. Would HIGHLY recommend!!!!

This place is awesome. Very family friendly, it's a self-serve experience that lets you make your own bowl or cup. At the time of my review it was about 0.65 cents an ounce. I filled up a medium cup with frozen yogurt and toppings for $6.50. Clean and well appointed on the inside. The staff is super friendly and cheerful. Getting ice cream is always a thing at the beach and my only regret is not finding this place years ago. It will be a new destination for us in the years to come. To top off being a great place to get frozen yogurt or frozen custard, you might notice dollar bills and quarters stuck in cracks around the place and in the ceiling. They collect them up once a year and donate it all to Surfing For Autism, a charity that just by the name tells me they know what life is all about. Highly recommend stopping in. If there is a long wait, just practice patience because it's worth your time. read more

Surfin' Spoon - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

My sister is obsessed with their lemon lavberry ice cream sandwich. Hard stop. We got ice creams sandwiches to go and I for the life of me could not understand what the hype was. The $5.50 cost was difficult for me to justify (they do make cookie and ice cream by hand), but they were tasty, sizable sandwiches that held together well, so I kind of left it at that. We came back here on a Wednesday night and the line was out the door for froyo. Needless to say, we crazily also stood in the lines, since I promised my kids ice cream and they loved it. We stopped by the following day after lunch when there was no line and no rush and it felt blissful to be able to eat tasty froyo. It was so neat looking around the shop and seeing all the love they put into this place. The staff were super friendly every time we went and did a great job controlling and pacing the line. I would def recommend a stop here. read more

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This place is the best spot on the beach! If you haven't come here yet then you got to put it on your summer bucket list. The people are so nice and polite, and as a local we go here so much and we never get sick of it. They have so many varieties of ice cream, and sammies. I love the surf on the tv and all of the people we see here, every time I come I see someone I know. This place beats every ice cream shop on the outer banks by far, if I could.. I would give this place 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 stars:) Canon wrote this review read more

Surf's Up, Dudes! How can anyone not love this beachy yogurt shop?! Not only is it welcoming with its coral, turquoise & mint colors...the light wood ceiling, cozy nooks, and comfy tables but this whole place gives off a relaxing vibe! Several employees greet us when we walk in, and it's a genuine sincere, "hey thanks for coming in!" As you go to your left to circle around the back to fill up your cups with this fantastic yogurt, you're bound to notice all of the money crammed in every slot, nook, crevice and cranny of this bright ice cream spot! Pennies, quarters, and coins of every denomination are stuffed in slats and holes! Bills are folded and nestled into walls, ceilings, windows, décor and just about every inch of this place! And it's all for charity... they support Surfin' for Autism and the patrons here prove they care about contributing to a worthy cause as much as they love the treats served here!! Well done! Back to the yogurt... as you go down the back aisle, there are many flavors of yogurt to choose from or easily make it a combo of several flavors! The yogurt is priced by weight per ounce and worth every calorie! Then there's the gold at the end of the rainbow, the dozens of toppings to add to your concoction... fruit, candies, nuts, and more! They also serve delectable homemade ice cream sandwiches with fresh baked cookies! Lemon Lavberry is a favorite, but the classic chocolate chip with vanilla ice cream can't be beat! The seasonal mint, pumpkin, and gingerbread ice cream sandwiches are also worth a visit to OBX off season!! Trust me! In addition to refreshing sweets treats, their small gift shop is packed with hats, t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, stickers, shades, and accessories! Everything here is fairly priced and the great customer service will keep me coming back whenever I visit OBX! I love the outdoor inviting porch, the indoor tables, and the benches and barstools in the Surfin' room in the center of the store where you can catch a glimpse of a Surfin movie and watch some dudes hang ten (or hang twenty $$ on the ceiling!) Wherever you chose to hunker down and enjoy your delicious, cool treat, you'll be totally riding the waves at Surfin' Spoon! Cowabunga!!! read more

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Tons of free parking. Accepts both cash and credit card. We were in the area and decided to give this place a try. There was a line out the door so we thought we were in for a treat. However, it appears they limit the number of people inside the establishment at one time. This led to long lines out the door. Once we entered inside, the line wrapped around the room. Once you get closer to the cups, the staff wants each customer to use hand sanitizer before touching the machines. They offer tons of flavor option. From all the flavors tried, the watermelon and key lime flavors were very good. Unfortunately, there was no coffee flavor. That's something they should consider given that coffee is a very common flavor especially for the older folks. The toppings were decent. However, remember that you will be charged based on the weight of your dessert cup and content. It was a bit pricey. In the DMV area, frozen yogurt is very common and this place is no different. The interior is what makes this place unique. I think its worth coming here to check out the interior as its surrounded w/ coins and dollar bills which goes to a good cause. In terms of dessert, I think the place is okay. Not mind blowing flavors by any means. The decor inside here is pretty nice. The staff here were very friendly. If you are in town, its worth giving it a try. However, its not my dessert place of choice. read more

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Every time we come to Nags Head we have to go to Surfin' Spoon! It is a bit expensive but it's a great treat! We got the serve yourself sundaes. Their ice cream sandwiches are awesome too. read more

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