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. ‍

This was our first trip to Duck's and it did not disappoint. We started with 2 Arnold Palmer that…read morewere absolutely perfect! If I could have went back today for another on I would have in a heartbeat! The store is quaint and cozy. Excellent selection of books for those of us with a bit of a reading / book addiction. The store is pure perfection

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.

Can you milk a banana? The folks at banana dog have figured it out somehow, offering an array of…read morecoffee concoctions featuring banana milk. I would have never thought coffee and banana would be such an unbeatable combo but man, what an inventive idea. Banana Dog Cafe operates out of a little mobile food truck in a parking lot. You can't miss the yellow awning (and if you do, just look for the line of people. There's a small bench nearby, but this is really a grab and go type of place. The line moved fairly quickly, and we were able to place our order and wait off to the side. I went with their signature Dixie Girl which was one of the best iced lattes I've had in my life. I'm not exaggerating. It's made with espresso, their signature banana milk, cinnamon and toffee syrup. It's sweet without being too sweet. Speaking of sweet, their menu ranks their drinks in terms of sweetness which really helps guide you in the right direction, especially for first timers. Would highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area.

Adorable little trailer coffee shop in the White Horse Inn parking lot…read more Black coffee, Americanos, lattes, macchiatos + lots of fun flavored drinks. Plus it's an adorable brand! Got a cozy sweatshirt and they have a lot of t-shirts for sale. The barista was friendly and they have seats outside the inn we got to relax in.

The biscuit breakfast sandwiches with eggs, cheese, and bacon/sausage were really good!read more

After my experience at multiple Donut shops across the U.S I would rate Northern Lights Bakery one…read moreof the lesser experiences. To get straight to the point, the donuts are dense and not worth the wait/price. The worker was manning the cashier and putting donuts in boxes although she did have gloves, the gloves didn't seem to be getting changed. Not sure if some people down south have taste but the line to this place was long. There were flies everywhere. Although the staff were nice, they are understaffed and not clean. This place is another beach vacation money grab to travelers. Update: Found a baked in hair in one of the glazed donuts. Never Again DO NOT waste your $.

Such a cute place! I got the salty beach small size and the…read morenext day went back for the bigger size. Coffee is so so good here and exactly what I needed in the AM. We also tried some of their pastries. The cinnamon bun icing was delicious. Cinnamon bun was a standard cinnamon bun. The strawberry and cream danishes were our favorite. The chocolate croissant was okay. Def. 5 stars for coffee but the pastries were a hit or miss.

Amazing coffee and great staff. I love the drive through option when I'm running late. Definitely a…read morewelcome addition to the area.

The Chill Spot is the Hot Spot!…read more Duck has many an ice cream shop but this one stands out for great flavors and an ultra-cool staff. I had Peach one day and Trash Can the next. Both wonderful, satisfying, and refreshing. If you can't pick a flavor or want to be surprised, they will even read your vibe and create a personalized treat. Don't be discouraged if the line is long, the staff works diligently with a smile and you'll leave with a smile. I don't know how they do it with so many people coming and going, but they keep the shop clean. Highly recommended if you're in the Outer Banks!

Average ice cream with portions that left something to be desired. Staff were nice but wanted to…read moreargue with my wife when they made the hurricane wrong. Luckily someone else noticed and fixed it. Wanted more from it in the end.

This was a festive treat during our visit to the Outer Banks earlier this year. After reading the…read morereviews and looking over the craft bagel menu, I knew we had to make a brunch stop to see how the locals live! Barrier Island Bagels offers a variety of bagel sandwich options, build your own bagels with different spreads, and there are cocktails available, too! Fancy! On our visit we were seated pretty fast even though the place was full. Our server was friendly and attentive. My husband and I really enjoyed the two toasted bagel sandwiches we ordered and shared. One was sweet and the other savory. There were several customers picking up orders and the counter stayed busy with walk-ins, too. This is definitely a popular, fun, and cozy option for locals and tourists alike.

Great bagel variety! We have eaten inside and taken a half dozen bagels to-go for the past couple…read moreof seasons. This year we had: The Jersey: Lox (can come with a surcharge) on a rosemary bagel with dill and onion cream cheese. Hangover: bacon, egg, and cheese on an egg bagel with cheddar. To go bag: red velvet, Asiago jalapeño, egg, cinnamon burst, and French toast. All red velvet was the top pick but all were good. Staff is friendly. The space isn't large but has several 4/5 seater tables. Pro Tip: There is parking around back.

My cousin, sister, and I stopped into Lucky Duck on our way back to our Airbnb from dinner. I got 1…read morescoop of their pistachio ice cream. The 1 scoop was actually a nice size in my opinion. I enjoyed the pistachio flavor and it had pistachio nuts in the ice cream. This is definitely one of those ice cream spots you just grab and go because it's very small and when super busy seems to get packed. Also there is no seating. Service was good and they were moving as fast as they could to get the crowd down.

We stopped in today after a wonderfully humid and hot walk tonight. It was your typical summer busy…read morebut nothing crazy. The team working were cranking it out quickly enough. I got the lemon blueberry lavender ice cream cookie sandwich and my husband got a waffle cone with two flavors. My cookie was amazing. The flavor was so good but not overwhelming. My husband said his was good but nothing to write home about. The price was a little higher than other places and the store itself was pretty warm. Slightly bummed the only vegan/dairy free option was the ice cream cookie but it was delicious.