We visited this place earlier in the morning, and the hype was real. The line took probably 40…read moreminutes. The prices were insanely reasonable for a bakery and one at the beach. Under five dollars for a massive cinnamon roll is great value. Fair prices all around. We tried a bunch of different things, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, fritters, cosmic brownie, and others. Friendly people and nice location.

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 $.

I love breakfast food and this restaurant is my favorite place to go…read more Great food, great flavors, fair prices, and lots of food for the money. You place your order at the counter just inside the doorway. Behind the cashier you will see the entire kitchen, the owner, and employees. Every time I've visited the owner is always present and friendly. There is ample room for eating inside as well as outside. The interior is clean as well as the bathroom. The door to the one unisex bathroom is directly in front of the counter where you order. The bathroom, cashier, kitchen are all in direct line of site. The bottom of the bathroom door has a 1 inch gap. Those ordering can hear and smell your experience in the loo. This is my only critical point. I'm off today, it's morning time, and this review is making me hungry. I'm going to use the bathroom before I go. I definitely recommend! Cheers!

Absolutely delicious, also got the pecan roll 10/10. Team is doing some serious baking in the…read morekitchen and everyone working there was incredibly nice.

Amazing coffee and sweets! And the customer service was great! I would much rather stop by the…read moresugar shack than any other coffee shop.

Nice place for a person out in the country that has a sweet tooth! Alittle pricey but goodread more

The fries were good. I ordered a patty melt to go. Every patty melt I've ever had was grilled or on…read moretoasted bread and had cheese without needing to ask for it to be grilled or toasted with cheese. When I got to where I was going and opened this up, it was on plain Texas toast - not grilled or toasted and no cheese. The person at the front didn't ask any questions about how I wanted it. I just assumed it would be a standard patty melt. I ate the onions and some of the beef and shared the rest with my dogs. Money down the drain.

OMG! Their sandwiches are incredible! I've had the French dip, the Reuben, and their Lobster Roll…read more Nice folks, fast service, and even better if you call ahead. They are popular, and are only open until 4pm, so sometimes you may see people waiting. Heck! Everything is prepared to order, so a little time waiting when crowded is no biggie.

Seriously sooo good! Best cupcakes we have ever had. Got 6 different kinds and they were all…read moreperfect! Shop has such a cool vibe

This place is literally so cute. It's always clean and lots of options to choose from. Whoever is…read moreat the counter is always nice. And we usually LOVE whatever treats we get. Today I got the caramel macchiato cupcake and even though it wasn't necessarily dry, the cake part of the cupcake crumbled to pieces while I was eating it. My daughter said she didn't like the berries and cream tart, but that could be because she didn't like that particular type of dessert. She was experimenting. We will be coming back because it's usually a great experience.

Muddy Waters is the best coffee spot in Elizabeth City. Once upon a time (over a decade ago) I…read morelived in the Pacific Northwest where tiny shacks on the side of the road are better than ANY of the big name coffee shops. Period. Not a question. We aren't even going to fight about it. After moving away, I pretty much gave up on finding anything that's even remotely as good.... Until I discovered Muddy Waters. One of their drinks (Irish Boxer) tastes EXACTLY like my favorite drink from a shack in WA (that was called the Voldemort) and I have never looked back since. Wonderful service every single time we go, everyone is so friendly. And the atmosphere is just so eclectic and awesome. There is always people at the tables and chairs. And the tables are so unique and honestly should be considered more art than tables. Anyway. If you get the chance. Stop in. Get the Irish Boxer. Thank me later.

Cute little coffee shop that has been a part of the community for 25+ years. The service was spot…read moreon. There was a food amount of coffee and drinks choices.

This was hands down some of the best food we had during our vacation in North Carolina. After…read morereading the reviews, we stopped in for lunch with our family--and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered a variety of sandwiches, and every single one was excellent. The standouts were the schnitzel sandwich and the Cuban--both were incredibly fresh, perfectly hot, and packed with flavor. We also grabbed a few baked sweets to enjoy later in the afternoon, which turned out to be the perfect treat after a day out. What truly elevated the experience was the owner--so warm, welcoming, and full of great recommendations. You can tell there's real care behind both the food and the experience here.

Arrived around 10am on a Friday. Sad that they were already…read moresold out of sticky buns and chocolate croissants, and the person right in front of us got the last honey bun. :( But what I did get that was still available was SO GOOD literally the best donuts! Wished I went earlier in the week before we left town.

This is the new go to spot for sweet treats and baked goods. I went here in the morning of August…read more7th to actually see if they still served their Italian ice unfortunately that's no longer there, but since I was already there, I decided to go ahead and get some pastries and bake goods for the family back at the house. Every single item was excellent. The aesthetic is so cool too with the Italian references all over made me think of my grandma and great grandma. I will definitely be back!

This place is incredible. After coming for decades, we just learned of it a few years ago. But…read morewe're making up for all the missed years now that we know. There is a great range of selections of pastries, cookies, donuts, muffins, cakes, and desserts. Two of my favorites are the lobster tail cream pastry and their sfogliatelle. I was surprised to find them so well done outside a major metro area with a large Italian population. The people working there are always pleasant and helpful.

This lively coffee shop is a fantastic spot for a casual meeting or catching up with a friend. This…read moremorning, it had a vibrant energy. Plenty of folks enjoying their drinks, chatting, and soaking in the atmosphere. I grabbed a seat at one of the larger tables, hopped on the wifi, and ordered a coffee to start the day. Their menu is impressively broad, with a huge selection of coffees and a generous array of breakfast, lunch, and brunch options--everything from baked goods and sandwiches to salads and smoothies. There's truly something for everyone. The wifi worked just fine, and the atmosphere was warm and spirited. It's the kind of place that buzzes with conversation and community. I stayed for about an hour, and it was clear this spot is a local favorite. Can a place be too popular? Maybe--but that's part of its charm. [Review 837 of 2025 - 4267 in North Carolina - 24396 overall]

Great spot to stop for coffee, and if you have time to sit and sip, it's great for that too. Love…read morethe ambiance of the interior. They also have a bunch of cool nic-nacs that make cute gifts; so if you enjoy browsing, this is a good opportunity. Drinks came out quickly. My gf and I loved our oat milk lattes.