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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

Surfin' Spoon was delicious! We came twice while on our vacation! (I could have easily visited everyday) The decor was exactly my kind of vibe-beachy and relaxed. The first day, I got a large bowl with lots of yummy toppings and we also tried an icecream sandwich. The sandwich was my favorite! The cookies were so soft and tasty. I can back a few days later just for the sandwiches. My favorite flavor was the salted pretzel. I also love how this business donates money to charity and local schools. We will definitely return next time we are in town! read more

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This was such a gem!! We loved the modern decor and large areas to relax. It's a very family friendly atmosphere They have self serve soft serve and toppings by weight, as well as frozen ice cream sandwiches I like that they have gluten free and vegan options! The staff was very friendly and helpful read more

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Best ice cream I have ever had I come here every summer never been disappointed with the flavors have and option for everyone great topping selections and love that the money in the wall gets donated to surfing with autism read more

This family run business has delicious soft serve frozen yogurt in a variety of unique flavors. Then there are the pieces of fresh fruit and tasty toppings! You can't go wrong with any creation you come up with. The staff is very friendly, and will show you how to make your masterpiece. As you wander around the store, you will notice coins and dollar bills sticking out of the walls. Originally used as a way to tip the staff, the money is now donated to Surfing for Autism. Surfin' Spoon not only offers custom made desserts and incredibly good ice cream sandwiches, but they also have huge hearts to give back and support their community. More businesses should function like Surfin' Spoon. read more

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Such a cute little froyo place!!! Super yummy and great vibes, all the employees were very welcoming and sweet!

Surfin' Spoon alone is worth the drive from Chapel Hill - don't even need to see anything else in OBX. The ice cream, the cookies, the vibes, the merch...I love it so much. We even stocked up on their ice cream sandwiches this year and drove them back to Chapel Hill. And we rock their merch all year long. They have the softest tees and hoodies. Highly, HIGHLY recommend. read more

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Soooo cute inside! Very charming. I got an ice cream sandwich - cookies were pretzel and graham cracker and ice cream was sea salt caramel. Super tasty! Cookie was chewy and ice cream didn't squish out. The saltiness from the pretzel in the cookie and the sea salt in the ice cream were perfect :) Also, very meaningful donations on the walls. Read all their little signs! read more

The best ice cream and the best staff anywhere! The place itself is beautiful and the icecream is amazing. Everything they do has such heart, from the charity donations on the walls to the friendly faces greeting you at the front door! read more

I love Surfin Spoon sosososo much. The service is great, including younger people who work there. I love the vibe and the location! definitely go there! read more

Driving the beach road Saturday to our destination and I noticed the Spoon had been replaced by a Salon. I was relieved to see the Spoons new, elevated crib a little further south. Imagine: expanded yet safer parking. A raised building so flooding will hopefully never be an issue again. And, imagine the crowds such improvements will bring. Full disclosure: I HATE queues. As in lines. I wanted to leave immediately last night when my son and I faced a long line on arrival. I saw a chalkboard message which said something like "if you're reading this you're probably in a seemingly long line which does move quickly." Well, that was some encouragement. And the message was correct. The line did move quickly. And, the young lady managing the door and also an owner broke the chain of queue pain by talking with each party as they were in line to go in. Once let in, we faced another line. This time to draw our frozen treats. There is something here for everyone, including folks with food allergies! And, of course, vegans. Once we made it to the "cup station" we chatted with a nice team member as we waited for the party in front of to complete their draws. We also had the chance to pull out some greenback and place it wherever it would keep. Proceeds go to Autism Research. We filled our cups with a tasty assortment of frozen yogurt, made our way to the toppings, scales and checkout. We even grabbed a yogurt Sammie to go! The Surfin' Spoon has retained the same fun, family friendly ambiance of the original location. Please go and don't allow the lines to scare you off. read more

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This place gets a little crazy with their signs, it's like reading an instruction manual as you go through the line. But I guess for those who have never gotten froyo this is good. The topping bar is super clean, which I really appreciate. The line can get a little long because it takes a bit for everyone to pick their toppings. And this place isn't cheap. But it's super cute and they have so many options. They have options for different dietary restrictions, and they say they have things in the back that they keep separate so as to avoid cross-contamination, you just need to ask for those things. We didn't need to utilize these accommodations for our group, but it's nice to know they are cognizant of different diets. read more

Awesome ice cream. Great service. You can get frozen yogurt vegan options as well. Vegan (lactose-free). There is a ton of toppings to also choose from for you. Kids and adults will LOVE it here read more

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Sooooo cute! This is a must see when around Nags Head! The house is absolutely adorable and great ice cream. It is an experience!! And bring your change or dollars to add to the collection...all for a good cause (surfing for aut read more

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Such a cute place, we went here twice during our visit to the Outer Banks. They have such a great vibe and beautiful plants all around. I'm a plant lover so that was much appreciated. The first thing you notice when you walk in it's all the money attached to the walls and the ceiling, it's for "surfing for autism" and being that my son was just diagnosed with autism, it had a soft spot. They have self serve ice cream and tons of fresh toppings. We actually ended up getting every kind of ice cream sandwich. Every flavor was amazing. The cookie was so soft and ice cream was so moist. The staff is amazing. They have great merchandise to purchase at great prices as well. This is literally the best ice cream spot in Outer Banks read more

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

Our third time here. Disappointed we won't be back. We waited about 30 minutes to get their yogurt - too many people for mundane products. No place for parking. Yogurt was too sweet. Ice cream sand was better but not worth waiting for 30 + minutes. Too expensive - about 8 dollars per cup. read more

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Always visit here twice on our weeks in the OBX. Kind staff, great atmosphere, delicious frozen yogurt and always GF and DF options! Never disappoints. read more

Standard Froyo place, but with Gelato and other types of icecream!! Also had delicious icecream sandwiches!! Line can get very long after dinner time!! Very cute decor with the money in the wall!! Loved our visit! read more

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We are locals and there is no other place for great yougurt/gelato/sammies! I'm partial to Birthday Cake! Yummy! The owners and their team are the best. Always friendly and always a smile. The ambiance is wonderful! You must go to see! Plus - did I mention the best sweatshirts and apparel ever! A must have! To many words to say how great! Stop by and I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

Surfin Spoon is a must-visit spot in the Outer Banks for anyone with a sweet tooth. The atmosphere is fun and the frozen yogurt is delicious! Staff is incredibly friendly as well. read more

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

Came by with our toddler a few months ago and picked up some frozen treats and some swag (shirt and sticker)! Our daughter was thrilled with the flavor options and we were happy they were wiping things down between customers. We ended up snagging a table outside and enjoying our desert!! This is a family favorite and a must have anytime we are in OBX! read more

Delicious food, amazing service and a home like atmosphere. The surfing spoon is a place that is a regular stop for me when down here. From the frozen yogurt to the Ice cream sammies. There is nothing you can go wrong with. Just know it is difficult to find parking there from 5-6pm on till about closing. The only thing that could make this better is more parking or table timers. 30 minute table times that the people there use to sit down eat and when it goes off they leave. Allowing for people to come in and park rather than play ring around the Rosie and turn their driveway into a parking lot so no one can leave. read more

We stopped in late on our way down to the last Hatteras Ferry to Ocracoke. The kids loved it- such a fun and delicious break from the drive... and just treat we needed to keep going! And as a hard pack ice cream snob, I was truly surprised how much I loved the ice cream. Really good flavors and not sickening sweet. Perfect for toppings and I legit felt like a kid again myself! read more

Amazingly quick and easy. Theres all this money put on the walls which was strange. But plenty of options for yogurt and toppings. Not bad on price either. 10/10 recommend read more

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What do you get when you combine a top notch, pay as you go (weight) frozen yogurt/gelato- with endless toppings, amazingly clean, organized and modern establishment with Chic Fil A level customer service AND a business that donates money to a reputable charity? You get Surfin' Spoon! No wonder there was a line out the door that night! Seriously though, when you find yourself in OBX... need a sweet treat, and want to be treated the way a customer should be - certainly make a stop at this place! The kids will love you for it! They also make ice cream and cookie sammies and have a good selection of vegan and nut free options. I think they cover all the bases! read more

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A must visit in The Outer Banks! Such a cool spot. Choices for everyone....Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy Free. Oh and the ice cream was so good I forgot to even take a picture of it. read more

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What an awesome place! We found out about Surfin' Spoon because we ran into the owner at a lunch spot in Waves with her super cute golden retriever puppy. She was very friendly and pup Sandy so cute! We had a nice chat and she mentioned she owned an ice cream shop. We then proceeded to stop by Surfin' Spoon, and we were so glad we did. The place was so cute, with plenty of seating and adorable decor. They had ice cream sandwiches and self-serve froyo/gelato/soft serve. It was delicious! The flavors were unique and not too sweet. My fiancé said "this is the best froyo I've ever had!" Many available fresh toppings, and pricing was quite fair. We're definitely planning on making a trip here every time we are in OBX. read more

Very cool ice cream shop with build your own bowls. They also have delicious ice cream sandwiches if you want a quick dessert. Would highly recommend! read more

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