The 34 best coffee shops and best cafes in Outer Banks

I have never been more confused on what to order. All drinks/menu items looked fantastic. I ended up with my usual, a Cortado, and I got an iced Sandbar (English toffee - had to get that). The drinks were delicious. I do recommend getting the chocolate cwaaassaaaannn as well. This place has an insane amount of cups/mugs and they're all great. The cafe is a little cramped and I did spot a few squatters but we just ate our croissant and headed out, but if I were to sit and chill, I'd definitely would've hurt someones feelings. Overall, a great place which delicious drinks and bakery items.

I can’t say enough how incredible their coffee is! The iced latte was great, but the cold brew is what really blew us away. It’s a must try! Staff were incredibly friendly and very welcoming to pups who accompanied their families inside.

Extremely friendly staff and great tasting iced late. Quaint and well appointed coffee shop, just off Croatan Hwy in Nags Head. It’s attached to the Forbes Candy shop. Recommended stop for coffee to bypass the chains.

Decided to try out another local coffee shop while in the OBX so we stopped at Morning View Coffee House. It wasn't too busy at 10am on a weekday. We ordered the Seafoam Latte, Iced Crème Brulee and a Bacon Egg & Cheese Bagel. The bagel tasted great but the coffee was not as good. The Seafoam Latte was way too sweet and the Iced Creme Brulee just seemed off. We will hopefully give it another try and see if we can find something different to drink next time.

The coffee is great and the prices were fair. Super cute shop and they roast their own coffee!

the chai was… so sweet. like unbelievably sweet. i took it home and brewed a cup of chai to cut it with. but there was twilight themed tip jars in the year 2025 and a dog so honestly give me too sweet of a drink, i can cope upon receiving a response i would have considered raising it a star- though i’ve never had to specify to make a chai less sweet when getting a flavor at any coffee shop i’ve been to in my life- but my name is literally right there and they still managed to spell it wrong so my stats are staying the same

Coffee was super disappointing. All you could taste was the syrup. Way too sweet. Went up to ask if they could pull me another shot because it was too sweet and I was asked if I asked for half sweet. I explained I had never been there so no I wasn’t aware of that because normal coffee places their regular sweet coffee actually tastes like coffee. She was really rude and told me she’d have to charge me for another full coffee. Would not recommend. Service was trash and the coffee isn’t even worth it.

Ordered a spinach and feta croissant. Started driving down the road and realized it had mold all over it. (It isn’t feta, there is fuzz all over it). Caramel frappes didn’t hit on much.

Coffee was really great! A little pricy but great flavor. Service was a bit odd and confusing but not bad.

We came here to make bracelets and it was amazing! Staff was very kind and there were plenty of options to choose for a bracelet bead. We also got a cloud 9 and it was delicious! This is one of my family's favorite places to go and I can see why!

Stopped in on a whim early Sunday morning and this place was popping! They made me an excellent decaf non-dairy flat white and my wife some kind of fancy half-caf latte. Clean bathroom, fun art, cool people making delicious things. Our only complaint was our drinks weren’t hot enough but it wasn’t worth dropping a star. Would definitely go again.

Cute and charming little coffee shop in Avon. It was conveniently located across the street from where I was staying. The iced coffe was better than anything I could have made in my motel room.

I’ve went into Ugly Mugs multiple times, as I am a regular. The coffee is good, and the prices are normal for here at the coast. However, it never fails I get rude service. The employees do not want to do anything other than the bare minimum. Multiple drinks were pushed out that were ordered after mine. I asked for a 20oz cup and the employee grabbed a 12oz cup. I asked again if I could get the 20oz cup and the employee slung the cup to the side. Then an uncomfortable and very unprofessional argument broke out between an older woman employee and a younger man employee. Where he claims he had needs to get to the bathroom for an hour and complained about multiple other things. Then, the older woman employee screamed people’s names multiple times in a rude manner to come and get their drinks. She will continue to shout your name even as you’re walking up to the counter. I enjoy the coffee, but the service and atmosphere make it very difficult to push myself to go in there !!! Beware of getting screamed at !

Really good coffee and smoothies. Pastries are homemade and delicious. If you have the expectation of a mom and pop coffee shop you will be pleased in every aspect. There are cute trinkets and jewelry to look at while you wait for your drink. I go here multiple times every trip to avon.

Follow the line of cars and pull into a packed parking lot and you will find the Orange Blossom. Amazing pastry that are larger than life. Place your order and have a seat outside and wait for the curtoius staff to call your name. You won't leave hungry. Highly recommend. Limited hours

Crazy place!!! Packed -inside and outside. That alone tells you how good this place is! It was the best chocolate muffin I have ever had-Ever! The Apple Ugly was so yummy..best if eaten fresh and warm. The chocolate Danish was also very delicious. One of the nicest ladies came down the Long Wait Line to help people take sandwich orders to help move the line along. Highly recommend this Cute, Little, Very Busy Bakery!!!!

Okay what everyone says about the apple uglies is true, you definitely want to try them!!! But there are also a lot of other yummy treats: cinnamon rolls, hand pies and lots of different breakfast sandwiches. The place itself is small and quaint. The only downside is this isn't really a place you can sit and enjoy. The only seating is outside and its been super hot so that's not an option right now. But totally worth it to pick up and take home!

I’ll say it again in case you missed the other review: the cinnamon buns with icing are to die for! We also got breakfast sandwiches here and a couple apple uglies. It was busy both times we stopped in (on a vacation) and we were not disappointed about the hype! Delicious, delectable, yummy, not-sharing-mine, obviously not freezer food, generous portions… I’ll miss you Orange Blossom Bakery. There’s no one quite like you back home… Other notes: you can’t eat-in but there’s a porch that seats around 16 or so. It’s not wheelchair friendly so please have your friend pop in for you.

the famous apple ugly is made for sharing! unless you’re very, very hungry. the cinnamon apple combo is reliably delicious, and the sugar glaze pairs reasonably well with the donut dough beneath. the cinnamon roll is a much more manageable size. if you’re looking for a bagel or food that’s not shown in the display, there’s a bit of a longer wait because of how busy they get. definitely a loved breakfast spot in avon.

Bought 3 apple uglies which look delicious! Got a bagel burner sandwich which was really tasty. Nice people working there. Very happy I finally get to try an apple ugly. Very very busy establishment so I knew it was going to be good.

So the food was pretty good. Conning roll and ugly were both good. The parking lot was kinda crazy. Too many cars for the space. The line was pretty long to order anything. It’s good, but be prepared for some chaos to get your order.

Came here twice during our vacation to the outer banks. Smoothies are plenty big and can be split into two cups ($1 upcharge) and was a hit with my kids. The hot Eddie breakfast bagel was so good with just a hint of spicy. The hubs enjoyed a classic with the walkover bagel. I also enjoyed a couple different iced lattes(Hawaiian mocha and coffee cake), but did ask for it to be slightly less sweet. It's a really cute coffee shop with plenty of space to sit. Would definitely revisit!

Modern deli, coffee shop, brew pub with incredible food and drink and great selection. Can get super busy on turn days and prices are super high but probably tracks with what most people are used to if coming in on vacation from major metro areas. Friendly staff and kid friendly.

Super cute place to stop for lunch or breakfast. Food and coffees were amazing. It was packed for breakfast but line moved quickly and food and drink came out quickly based on how many people were there. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. On a less busy day it would be a nice place to get coffee and work in one of the lounge tables.

Good stuff all the way around. Counter service and then you pick up your food in a cubby when it's ready. Plenty of seating in various types of chairs and set ups. Plenty of things to buy while you are waiting for your order. Nice selection of craft beers to take to go.

Stopped in to order our coffee/food to go. It didn't take too long despite them being very busy. The coffee was good and the sandwich was delicious. I'll for sure be going back.

I don’t leave reviews often, but I was in Nags Head for an afternoon and wanted to try a local place. Let me tell you, absolutely banging sandwich and coffee! Staff were so lovely and love the vibes in the place. Definitely will be back!

This place is a powerhouse. Truly, how can you beat a place that makes some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had (Hot Eddie: 10/10), serves 12 beers on draft starting at 7AM, and offers 32oz nitro cold brews. As well, the local crafts and beer/wine to go offers a variety of ways to indulge yourself.

4 stars The coffee was decent, I ordered decaf espresso as I’m not able to have caffeine so it’s my fault but it was not flavorful at all unfortunately. Besides that the services was amazing and the employees were so kind and chatted while my large family went through and ordered! We had 8 drinks and they were done in about 5 minutes!! We will definitely be back to try some more drinks and pastries!

I’ve been having the worst luck trying to find a good matcha latte in OBX… but after seeing all the positive reviews for Front Porch Café, we decided to give it a try and I’m so glad we did! The ambiance and vibe here are lovely. The shop is super cute with plenty of tables and space to sit, relax, or get some work done. The staff was SO friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Now, the matcha… it did not disappoint! Perfect balance, great flavor, and the right color (unlike another spot in OBX that basically handed me green milk the other day 🙃). The everything bagel I had was tasty, and my husband said their banana nut muffin was a fantastic twist on a classic. He also really enjoyed the nitro cold brew – solid and smooth. Definitely recommend checking them out at this location and supporting them – such a great find!

My favorite coffee on the OBX! I’ve been getting the West 3rd Latte for over 15+ years and it ALWAYS tastes the same no matter when I go! It’s is so amazing to support local coffee shops and NOT the chains that make horrible drinks everytime!

Picked up a hot matcha to go. Based on other reviews, added a pump of vanilla since it comes unsweetened. Simple but hit the spot. I also appreciate their insulated cups. No need for cardboard koozies that slip off!

Phenomenal little cafe! We come down to OBX a few times a year and we always stop in here - never once had a bad experience. Great coffee, friendly staff and tasty treats. 10/10 every time!

Best local coffee shop...most delicious and enjoyable caffeine boost you will find! And the people are even better than the coffee...and the coffee is amazing!

Wonderful coffee, out-of-this-world pastries, and the kindest staff members! Gluten-free options, too! Massive bonus is their emphasis on inclusivity and their welcoming atmosphere!

I love this coffee shop! The cappuccinos are delicious and many milk options are offered. The chocolate and raspberry scone was excellent 😋Plus, a lovely lady served me.

Friendly, great coffee and pastry options. The front lawn is the prettiest outdoor dining for miles. We are in the shade of a beautiful live oak and a sea breeze is blowing by as we sip our coffee.

Hands down the best! My husband got the iced Carmel coffee and I got the sugar free iced Carmel hazelnut coffee and it was seriously so so good! Such a cute coffee shop and I absolutely love all the turtle decor! Very kind ladies! We leave Sunday and I will def be back tomorrow and Sunday!

We LOVE this place for coffee. So many options and wonderful service. Fun for kids too!! Granddaughter loves the activities.

Open on Sunday morning after I disembarked from the Ocracoke ferry and the place was hopping. A pretty constant flow of customers coming and going for their caffeine, which is exactly what I was doing as well. Lots of great flavors and combinations of syrups and a lovely display of baked goods. My latte with sugar free hazelnut was perfection. Great smooth coffee, just the right amount of syrup and before I knew it, it was gone. And so was I, on to the next. A definite great stop. They have a few tables and counter space if you're looking to sit with a laptop.

Been here everyday of our vacation so far and this place is absolutely perfect, the food is delicious and the drinks are just perfect. The staff is super sweet and very patient.

We love the Dancing Turtle's new location next to the Red and White grocery store in Hatteras Village. In a beachy house with a beautiful yard and welcoming interior. Handmade baked goods as well as fun and delicious coffee drinks. I'm enjoying a fantastic Butter Rum muffin and frozen Raspberry White Chocolate mocha on their deck right now. Wow! And Staff is awesome. This is a must stop when we visit Hatteras.

Ordered off of doordash for breakfast delivery to our hotel room, and it was delicious. I really enjoyed my latte. They made it exactly how I asked them, and it tasted incredible. Everyone was happy with their food. Their blueberry scone paired great with my lavender cbd latte. Loved all the options when making it not always available at other places. Highly recommend.

First time stopping by and had a really great experience. I try not to make too many changes to a menu item, but he was happy to accommodate the coconut milk and switching chocolate whipped cream to vanilla. They were busy, but I still got my drink in under five minutes. Lots of seating inside and out and very conveniently located off the main road.

We stopped here for the first time while on our yearly anniversary getaway. It is very nice! I loved the atmosphere. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. We sat out front in the chairs and enjoyed our banana walnut muffin and coffee for breakfast. Can’t wait to visit again next year.

Loved this place! This was recommended by a waitress at a restaurant we stopped at when we first got to the outer banks. We went to 2 locations and they were both equal as far as service, coffee, and apple turnovers! Very nice people, pleasant and they make your drinks the way you want them. Very clean and a nice place to just sit and relax. Can't wait to come back next year!!!! UPDATE: this is a updated review and a year later....changing my review to food...didn't get any....service....to a 4...not as friendly atmosphere...5...the same....PRICES ....outrageous!!! The same drink I bought a year ago was $3 more this year! That is crazy! I went to the one in Kill Devil Hills and it was $7 .63 and the same drink and size was $9.14 ! WHY? NEVER again!! No prices listed...they shock you with the price after you order! Sorry...not coming back! I know prices have gone up everywhere, but I'm not going to be taken advantage of! Shame on them!

An Outer Banks classic! Delicious coffee/beans and always friendly staff inside. Great bagels! Love the items for sale in the shop. Cozy atmosphere and fun seasonal drinks! Convenient location and parking lot.

Overall, 5 stars in my book, service is outstanding! Food is amazing. I recommend this as your next go-to coffee shop stop.

Stopped in looking for a nice local coffee shop. The atmosphere is great and the lady taking our order was very friendly. Most importantly the fresh locally roasted coffee was terrific and my wife’s latte was on point.

I’ve been here many times before….. however, this time one in our party car broke down nearby so as we waited for AAA, we came in and actually sat inside and had bagel sandwiches and pastries, baked goods and wonderful coffees! The food the bagel sandwiches are amazing. The bagels themselves are very good. The baked goods were fresh and very tasty. Customer service was exceptional! I finally got to sit in the big room with the comfy couches such a very neat atmosphere to just sit in and relax with people An amazing food and drinks! Coffee is great as are their mixed coffee drinks. We had bagel sandwiches, pizza The pizza bagel sandwich, peach muffin, cinnamon roll, blueberry scone, double chocolate muffin, New Thai cream cheese croissant , angel kiss mochas, and caramel macchiato! All exceptional!

One week in Hatteras, 9th trip to OBX, and this has become a new favorite. Creme Brule hot coffee is delicious, and the spinach/artichoke quiche with pasta salad is fantastic! Raspberry, white chocolate muffin was equally delicious. Our group of 3 thoroughly enjoyed every meal.

We got apple turnovers, chocolate chip muffins and chocolate chip scones. They were all yummy. My son also got a peach smoothie, finished before I could get a pic. He said it was just right, not too sweet.

Honestly, was not impressed. To start, the smoothies were very watery and bitter. The blueberry bagel tasted like it had been sitting with some of the savory bagels because it wasn’t sweet or blueberry flavored at all. The sausage egg and cheese was good, but my bagel was pretty burnt.

We paid $40 per 2 coffee , 2muffins and 2 bacon,egg&cheese . It’s a lot. Especially more than $10 per one bagel But everything was horrible. Muffins was wet . Seems like someone spilled water on it. And our sandwiches i got a ton of eggshell on my egg. What is gross as there is a ton of bacterias on top of the eggshell. We asked for ketchup they gave us expired ketchup. Tiny bags was puffed up and when we opened it was really bad😡. My husband asked for good one they said they do not have it. The prices is really high but nothing worst the money you pay. Im really shocked. I was left without breakfast today. We are from Stamford.CT it’s not a village it’s city where prices is high but even there you can get perfect breakfast for cheaper. Omg even in Dunkin you can have better food!!!

Not exquisite but good enough to make this our traditional breakfast stop on our check out day in Avon. The Nessy lox bagel is my favorite but I want it on a jalapeño bagel. The day old cinnamon buns at at a discount were bland, however. There is quite a variety of drinks, bagel sandwiches, scrumptious cakes...well, a whole hell of a lot of neat stuff. There is a nook room to sit in peace if you want, as well as a generic fining area but we always get takeout for our dismal ride home.

We bought double chocolate muffin that seem 3 or 4 days old. It was very dry even the chocolate chips were turning color like old chocolate does. My wife muffin was no better. We also tried there scones, that were not at all what we expected. Eatable but not good. If we would have tried a fresh made sandwich or something like that we might of been happy.

It was a bit of a long line moving slow (but there was a sign that said be patient- short staffed). The coffee is good. But for the love of God do t make any reference to SBX or any type of SPX product names or sizes or brand—- they have a thing about that

It was a very dry welcome, and the coffee was not good. I took 2 sips and threw it away. Also, I was alarmed to notice the wall of tarantula exhibits and boxes of crickets while waiting for my coffee.

Really wanted to like this spot. Owner was rude to customers and his staff. As others have mentioned, he openly berrated an employee in front of customers for getting an order wrong (and it was his fault). Drinks are okay, but nothing worthy of stopping.

Like others, we wanted to love this place while supporting a local business. The lattes were not good and overpriced. Edited in response to owner’s reply (1yr later): I have no problem spending more for good coffee, but the coffee has to be good. That was not the case here. Coffee was terrible and service wasn’t great either.

If I could give it 0 stars I would. My sister and I came here to support a seemingly small local coffee shop but were taken aback by how terrible the overall experience was. The coffee tastes awful. The sizes are virtually no different from each other. The staff was nasty and rolled our eyes at us while taking our order and when we were nothing but up-beat and nice to them. I do not recommend coming. Go to Dunkin’ Donuts across the street instead or drive an hour away to go to a Starbucks.

Coffee is phenomenal - not too sweet, perfect balance. The owner is nice, hilarious, and knows how to make a dang good cup of Joe! After we discovered this place, we only come here when we're in Corolla. Save yourself the trouble of looking around and just head here. You're welcome

Good coffee. I give this guy 5 stars because he is his own guy. He isn't catering to the customer and the need to always be polite. He is a good guy but if you are someone who complains and don't pay attention to signs then you may not like this place, as he seems to think like a libratarian. Cool feature is his own crypto mining computer in the corner. He makes coffee and he is about people taking personal responsibility. Most of the negative reviews are focused on not wearing a mask which I believe he would say you are welcome to that opinion so go somewhere else. He was fast and polite at 7 am which is what I want when I go to get a morning cup of coffee. My only complaint is that he opens late for us vacationers who need a 6 am place... Which most places in duck/Corolla open 7 or later.

This is the place to get coffee with sense of humor. The coffee & pastries were delicious, the prices were very reasonable (especially in a resort town), and the service was wonderful! What more can you ask from a coffee shop? Oh, you would also ask for an adorable gift shop? Well, you can have that too!

What a cute find! We stopped on our way out of town and grabbed a couple of chais and some pastries. The homemade poptart is CRAZY good & bigger than your hand! The staff was super friendly and we loved the little shop -- lots of cute gifts. ALSO, LOVED the LOVE and Pride flags! :)

I recently spent a week in Rodanthe, and a lot could be said about how the town in general is such a serene setting for a relaxing and needed beach retreat. However, one stand out is this quaint little coffee shop, from their delicious morning pick me ups to the fabulous pastries they offer to pair with them, and hey if coffee isn't your thing they have many and more options for you. They also have a ton of interesting and unique souvenirs you can pick up for your friends or loved ones back home, or if you are like me grab a sticker to remember the little things from vacation that made it all the more special. In a world where we have Starbucks on every corner, except in Rodanthe, this place was not only refreshing but on par. With all that said the best aspect needs to be mentioned...the service. Not only were they friendly and polite they quickly remembered weekly once a season regulars, which added so much to the overall feel of the place. I plan to visit the Outer Banks again and one thing I will look forward to other than the sound of waves or the feel of sand is Beads & Beans.

Visiting the OBX for the first time and saw this place on my first day. It wasn't open for the first few days but it was posted when they open back up. I read good reviews and bad reviews with all the bad reviews saying they had issues with rudeness and staff service. Me and my husband went around 10:30 and it was already very crowde. I had a pleasant experience, the shop was pretty busy and we were met with kindness and I didn't feel rushed at all. We each got a spinach feta croissant and I got a mocha, both things were delicious. Wish I could've seen the bead portion but that didn't ruin my experience.

Stopped in a couple times on our trip to Rodanthe. Coffee, pastries, and breakfast pizza that we tried were all delicious. The owner was so nice and very laid back. We had caramel macchiato, cardamom caramel latte, coffee cake, raspberry coffee cake, cinnamon rolls 🤤, and sausage gravy hash brown pizza. Menu varies and is posted daily to their Facebook.

I have been coming here every day of the week of my vacation and the Matcha is spectacular! I got an apple fritter today and it was so warm and delicious. The lady behind the counter is so kind and make you feel welcome! Great place and will be back next year

Stopped here before our ferry to ocracoke, by far the biggest and best chocolate croissants I have ever had! Coffee was delicious too. And it was an extremely welcoming environment along with a cute shop.

Location is everything here. The food was horrible. It cost $94 for myself and 3 kids to eat lunch here, and we left disappointed and hungry. Everything was flavorless and mostly just greens. I understand offering healthy options, and I’m all for that, but you can still season your food and include an appropriate ratio of protein to filler. My 6 year old was complaining about the grilled cheese and I kept trying to get her to eat it until I took a bite and it was literally like eating cardboard. Hard and dry. We were so bummed that I ended up just taking them to get Surfin Spoon immediately after to make up for it.

Good food, nutrient dense options. I tried the snickers bowl & my son had the chicken wrap. Nice location on the water. Iced Mocha was okay, not great.

I was so excited to find a place that takes online orders and has GF options. The salad bowl was DELICIOUS. And my husband enjoyed the chicken bacon wrap. My kids enjoyed their pancakes (so much so I don’t have a picture). Since we enjoyed it so much we decided to order a second time and the second time was NOT as good as the first. The shrimp in my salad was not seasoned as it had been the first time. I had also paid extra for feta cheese and they didn’t put it on. They also didn’t give us any ketchup or syrup for the sandwich/hashbrowns & pancake. Just disappointed in the inconsistency since the first time was the outstanding and second time was average. We did take out both times and online ordering was easy but make sure you double check your order before driving back to your home.

It was such a fun, cute little café right by the water. They are family friendly (including your furry family member) and they have so many healthy, delicious options. The gluten free selection is excellent- the case of baked goods was almost entirely gluten free and the menu had more GF options than I've seen in a while. The gentleman at the check out is delightful, he's so easy to chat with and attentive to all the customers, even when it got busy. Finally, there's a shop area at the entrance with a good variety of souvenirs at good prices. They also had handmade mugs for really good prices. It's a great place to have breakfast or lunch and then grab a little piece of memorabilia. I can't wait to be back for lunch today 😊

Great spot on the water with a good amount of options for vegans. We got a few drinks along tofu scramble, with vegan cheese. Also, plenty of vegan smoothie options, açaí bowls, and protein balls.

Freshfit was cited by a national food magazine as having some of the best pancakes in the country, so I sought them out. I’m not sure we would have stopped otherwise, as it looks like just another smoothie bar. But once we did, we ate several more meals there. Their food and portion sizes are fantastic and everything is prepared fresh. Located right on the sound with waterfront tables. And the pancakes were really good too! Highly recommend.

Freshfit Cafe was so cute! The workers were very helpful and kind. The food was very good and service was speedy and neat. We ordered the blueberry pancakes and several types of omelets with hash browns, as well as some specialty coffees. The omelets came scrambled which I hadn’t had before, but they were very delicious!! Very cute place and I will definitely be back!

The food was really good, my friend got a bacon and egg croissant sandwhich, and me and my other friend got a red bowl, which was great. But our drinks were not good, the refreshers and iced white mocha didn’t have much flavor.

We ordered smoothies and got drinks. The smoothies were not frozen at all they were liquid. The taste was okay but the price was a little too high. 2 smoothies for us was almost $20. Tropical Smoothie is definitely better for your money and taste buds!

Bought a couple of smoothies and keto cupcakes which I’m thankful for! Even tho we missed the season for fresh fruit smoothies, it still hit the spot. Very kind service and SUCH cool artwork

The sea turtle latte is amazing! I went here almost everyday of my vacation!

The owner talked to us for a few minutes, she was very welcoming and sweet. The iced lattes are very good as well as the red smoothie bowl. Cute atmosphere and places to sit down to wait. Definitely recommend!

My family was there for the first day of kombucha which several people in our group tried and loved. I had a latte and it was perfect. I especially appreciated the option of almond milk. I always prefer to support locally owned coffee shops and this one was great!

It's such a cute little spot to grab a quick coffee or smoothie! Me and my family all love it and is now on our go-to list when we visit again! I love their frappes!

It was a cozy and nice place. Cute inside and not just food there are item inside such as jewelry, sticky, pins, and more. My wife ordered the kindberry lemonade not sure if it is limited time. But try it! And she loves it. I got a chocolate chuck chip cookie. So good!

Coffee Shop No. 412 The Kind Cup Corolla, NC September 5, 2024 Is it an art shop? Is it a coffee roasting plant? Is it a cafe? The Kind Cup is all of these and so much more! After my son and I climbed the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and strolled through the Historic Corolla Park I was ready for an energy boost and the joy of another cortado. We walked under the canopy of trees, stopped to watch all the children playing at the chapel/school house and then crossed the street to the heart of the village to The Kind Cup. From across the street the first thing I noticed was the round black sign with white lettering, “Corolla’s Coffee Roaster”. If a shop roasters their own beans you can almost always guarantee a good cup of coffee; so I definitely had a jovial skip as I walked up to the shop. As I climbed the three steps to the porch a colorful sign caught my attention, “Art and Coffee are good for the soul”. I had a good feeling I was about to walk into a gem. The Kind Cup is a brightly lit, well organized, and an inviting space for people to browse through local artists’ work; everything from ceramics, to painting, jewelry, stationary and so much more. The bonus was the rich aroma of coffee lingering through the shop. I was in heaven. I spent 45 minutes walking through the shop admiring the artwork and marveling over the talented hands and spirit of the artists. I purchased a few items for family and friends and each of them commented on the positively on their gifts. The three you ladies at the coffee counter shared the magic of souther charm with all the customers. They were polite, engaging, easy to chat to and wore a sweet smile. We talked about coffee and the shop. Then one of the young ladies made a delicious cortado that I took out to their porch, sipped on and watched people walking in and out of the shop. The Kind Cup is definitely a spot you do not want to miss if you are ever visiting the Historic Corolla Village in the northern part of the Outer Banks. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

Quaint little coffee shop and art store for a custom latte or espresso. If you don't hit the timing right you will have a wait because it is so popular. I have the salted caramel mocha and hubby had a vanilla latte.

Such a nice coffee spot. Great coffee and a cute shop to browse while you wait. Love the little quotes they add to your cups!

The Kind Cup is a charming little coffee shop that’s worth the wait. While waiting in line, you can check out Art, jewelry, & unique handmade gifts from local artisans, knowing you are also standing in a restored, historic building right in the heart of historic Corolla Village. Coffee options are delicious & I especially love the Kindberry Lemonade (recipe is listed on the wall, not on the big menu board). As a Corolla veteran, it’s always on my list, each summer & worth an early morning visit during your vacation. I love that small businesses, like this, exist in my favorite part of the world! Make a stop at the Kind Cup during your Corolla vacation too!!!!

We LOVE The Kind Cup! Their coffees are delicious (especially the cold brew and iced lattes on a hot day!) They also sell beautiful artwork for a souvenir to take home. The staff is so friendly and we have loved making this place a part of our beach traditions.

We had the lemon poppyseed muffin and raspberry crumble cake regular coffee and decaf salted caramel latte with skim milk. The coffee was good. The service was fantastic. Great buttery taste on the cake part of the raspberry crumble cake. Very heavy layer of crumbs. (I should have had it in 3 servings.) Be sure to look around the shop at the specialty items offered for sale by local artists. Dresses, sweaters, mittens, gloves hats, sweatshirts and other clothing upstairs. Jewelry, t-shirts, water colors, sketches, pottery and other cool items are downstairs.

One of the best coffee spots on the island. The line will be long most mornings from 8-10:30, but it moves along pretty quickly. Staff is friendly and make great drinks. In the evenings the main restaurant is closed, but there is a small side shop serving wine, hard setlzers and espresso. Take a break on the porch and enjoy your beverage on island time.

This place is extremely busy in the mornings!!! Good thing is they have 3 or 4 baristas taking care of patrons. Drip coffee is extremely hot. I would recommend asking for a few ice cubes. In addition their breakfast items that you would normally find heated up are not. For instance, we had bacon and cheese croissants but they served them cold. That was weird. They would’ve been better heated up. We ate them at the outside picnic tables with our dog friends that we met on the island. We also went back later in the day for smoothies. Less crowds, excellent smoothies and the girls behind the counter are very sweet! They just don’t like Benson Boone unless Joelle is working 😂

lemon poppyseed muffin is the way to go! the chai smoothie was good, but i didn’t really see why a chai should be a smoothie. the whipped cream also didn’t pair too well, which you have the option to add at an extra charge. unfortunately, the chocolate puff pastry sounded much more exciting than it tasted. it didn’t have much flavor and the texture also threw me off. lastly, make sure you use your time in line to read over the ordering instructions! because of how busy they are, they’re particular about the procedure of things. overall, a fun stop on the tram to check out!

The charming island Atmosphere was great, plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor. The coffee is really good and decently priced. The coffee shop food was just that. Good, not great and way overpriced. To add capers to a bagel with lox was an additional $2.30…..last but certainly not least….the staff. Awful. Tell me you don’t want to be somewhere without telling me you don’t want to be somewhere. We came multiple mornings in a row. Crazy how that alone changes the ENTIRE experience. And the rules?!?!..:…:printed too small on a bar, 20’ from menu and checkout. If there was another coffee shop on the island…go there instead.

We came here during our day trip to Ocracoke. We seen many great things about the shop on social media and we wanted to give it a try. While the baked goods were good, they were most definitely overpriced. The staff were NOT friendly and offered no help with ordering or when questions were asked about menu items. The atmosphere was decent. The shop for sure had potential, however, the rude staff helped me make my decision with not returning to this coffee shop. The menu board was extremely small and prices for some items were not listed correctly. The smoothies were very pricey and tasteless….. $8.49 for a smoothie that wasn’t drinkable is insane. For one large coffee, one smoothie, a cookie, a braided pastry, and a scone that was labeled as cinnamon apple and ended up being something completely different I paid $40. Overpriced and overhyped. Wouldn’t return.

I love this coffee shop and it’s a must-go when visiting Ocracoke. If you are visiting during summer, there is likely to be a waiting line but don’t get discouraged because it moves pretty quickly. We had the quad shot cappuccino, a lemonade smoothie and a chai latte along with the cranberry orange coffee cake and a donut. All delicious! I highly recommend this place for the vibe, the location, the food and the drinks.

We have been going to the ocracoke coffee co for many years. We love the laid back relaxed atmosphere , the coffee is delicious . Generally we have always been treated with kindness and respect. This year (June and September 2025) the service has been lacking. I bought merchandise. I took my $100 of overpriced merchandise to the checkout and the person would not even acknowledge me, after waiting on multiple people ordering coffee, he said how many do you have, I don’t have a bag for those . I patiently replied that if I did not follow procedure I’d be more than happy to wait in the coffee ordering line. I explained that a few days prior I had been in and purchased merchandise and after waiting in a long line was told it was not necessary. The persons reply was it’s dependent on his mood and staff. Honestly I’ll be hard pressed to ever return ! My earnings and time are too precious to be treated as such.

We stopped here because it was the first place we saw and we were starving. Best decision ever! The food was amazingly delicious. Not expensive either! I had the spicy tuna steak sandwich, my bf had the “heat” burger with pepper-jack cheese and jalapeños, we shared an order of “disco fries” (cheese & gravy - it was white cheese and the gravy was so tasty it didn’t need salt, which is a big deal for me, I usually have to salt everything). The kids had cheese fries & a BLT, and both had fruit smoothies. You go in and pick a table to sit at (the decor and atmosphere isn’t much to rave about, it’s basically cafeteria style but they do have outside deck seating as well), and then go to the counter to order. We were there mid week in the late afternoon, so it wasn’t very busy but several other families were dining, our food didn’t take long at all. We were blown away by how GOOD the food was! We are both in the restaurant biz back home (he’s a chef), so we know a little bit about food, and believe me, the food was ridiculously good! Do yourself a favor and try it out. Now I want to go back and try the fish tacos! I saw them listed on the sign outside but when I saw they had fresh tuna steak I forgot all about them! I’d also like to try one of their smoothies, the kids loved them.

Atlantic has been a tradition in our family for the last 7 years. Its our first stop before we check in. We usually stay in Buxton, however this year it was all booked. Some items you may want to try are the Fish Tacos, fried is by far the best with home made jalapeno salsa . The pulled pork is also amazing. Atlantic has great kids menu with a lot of different side to chose from. Highly recommended. Outdoor seating is available.

Best fish tacos on the beach! But don't tell everyone! Went at 3pm on an in season afternoon and it was not busy at all.

Great find on the island with great breakfast sandwiches and wonderful confections!! Super friendly staff too!

Great food at good prices! Baked on-site pastries, fudge, wonderful shrimp salad, breakfast food. We've paid much more for sit-down restaurant meals, which we enjoyed less. Outdoor table seating.

We got a country ham sweet potato biscuit and a bacon egg cheese bagel. They were delicious! We also got two bagels to go for sunrise next morning and they were still fresh tasting and scrumptious.

Delicious ice cream. My daughter got sweet treats and the disappeared fast! The staff were so kind and patient with the long line waiting for their treats.

i have so much to talk about sweet tooth/fig tree but unfortunately i have no pictures of the things i ate there because im always so excited for it and never remember! this is my second year going to ocracoke and sweet tooth is what makes me excited about going there! lol! breakfast is great, coffee is good and fast and ~now for the most important part~ the sweets are close to perfection. a list of sweets from the absolutely best to the just best: triple chocolate cheesecake, triple chocolate cake, big chocolate cake (the ultimate matilda cake but not overly sweet just the right amount of everything) all fudges (we always buy pounds of it and freeze it) a few other cheesecakes, white chocolate macadamia cookies, brownies! in short: just go for it!

My only complaint is I didn’t find this place sooner in our vacation! Amazing breakfast sandwiches and friendly staff. Highly recommended. We will be back for years s to come!!

Everything this place sells (coffee, dessert, bagels, sandwiches and esp SHRIMP SALAD is to die for!!!!! Best thing I ever put in my mouth! Plus great prices & personable staff! I'd buy this place if I could!!! Eat here!!!🥰

Made a pit stop here to grab some coffee and sweets after driving for awhile. Totally legit place. I had their chocolate bianco latte and it's better than the usual chains out there. Their baked goods are tasty; doesn't taste like cardboard. Tried their end of day scone which was half price. Still delicious. I see that they have several locations. Will definitely add them to my list of coffee shops.

I was really looking forward to that first morning sip of coffee, but unfortunately, it had a burnt taste that was hard to ignore. I genuinely love the café and its atmosphere — it’s a cozy and welcoming place. That’s why it’s so disappointing. A little more care with cleaning the coffee machines and preparing the coffee properly would make such a difference. I left feeling quite let down.

Awful service. Not only did it take almost half an hour to get our coffees but one only came out half full and the other that was specifically ordered without whipped cream was served with whipped cream. Dont waste your time - go to Starbucks. Service and quality of product are the same but Starbucks is faster. Unfortunately we were due somewhere else and didn't have another half hour to wait for our drinks to be corrected. Cold foam does settle and that's expected - we didn't expect half the cup to be cold foam though.

Chilllll! That's the vibe this place resonates. A huge cafe with a ton of solid options. The usual, Cortado, Chocolate cwaaassaaaannn, iced latte (I went with the Beach Blanket - I mean, white chocolate and coconut...mmhmm). The drinks and food were legit. The service was great too.

Great specialty iced espresso drinks! My husband and I both got the Teddy Graham Latte (added cold foam) and it was very good!

Had a hot Salt Life espresso coffee and a spinach feta pastry. I have to say this was one of the best coffees I have ever had. The pastry was also delcious. Highly recommend a stop here.

This is a simple coffee shop that is very sweet place. We appreciate the good coffee and large table in the back that accommodated our family.

Coffee Shop No. 410 Outer Bean Kitty Hawk, NC September 5, 2024 If there is one thing I have learned over the last two in and a half years it’s that a genuine smile and a warm greeting goes a really long way. It can transform an ordinary drink into something special. It makes the magic of coffee last throughout the entire day. I was immediately welcomed when I walked into the Outer Bean. Initially, I was bummed because cortados were not on the menu. I asked the barista if she would try to make one. She said sure. I gave her general directions and she walked to the espresso machine. A couple of minutes later she handed me a cup with two shots of espresso and a stainless steel pitcher with steamed milk. The barista said, “Why don’t you add the milk in so you get it just the way you want.” I thought this was a thoughtful gesture. I thanked her and made my cortado. We chatted a bit. It turned out she is Thai and my husband is Thai; and I love to talk about Thailand. I took a few pictures. We exchanged goodbyes and I exited the cafe with a genuine smile and a very positive impression of the Outer Bean. Smiles are free and they can elevate and/or improve any situation. Plus, folks always look better when they smile. I hope you make this world a better place by sharing your smile with someone today. Enjoying life one cortado at a time!

We (family of 4) stopped here for lunch and ordered for a few mushroom paninis and smoothies. Since my son has severe nut allergies, we checked with the lady behind the desk to see if the pesto has any nuts and if they could make the sandwich without the pesto. She seemed unsure and did not want to help build the sandwich without the nuts! Decided not to tip them. We had Mango and OBX smoothies. The best part is that there is no added sugar and the smoothie tastes pretty good. A sandwich and a smoothie is pretty filling. Will recommend the place, but do not expect anything great in terms of service.

Found this place with good reviews after all the sit down restaurants had long waits. It’s small and seats 20 people tops and has a very local vibe so we figured it could go either way. Bagels and cream cheese were fresh and toasted perfectly. BLT had plenty of bacon and felt lovingly prepared. Service was fast and friendly even with limited staff.

Our party of 3 (2 vegetarians and 1 vegan) absolutely loved our lunches here. The owner was friendly and accommodating and obviously puts time and intention into her recipes. We didn't feel like her veggie options were an afterthought, like they were most other places in the OBX. The basil pesto and sun-dried tomato pesto were stellar. The fresh mozzarella was creamy and delicious. Her smoothies and coffee drinks were delicious as well. This was by far our favorite place to eat on our vacation!

Such a Nice shop and Friendly Service! Great Coffee & Avocado Toast

Ordered from Uber Eats. In comments asked for a black coffee and a coffee with cream. We received 2 Black coffees. No cream. Ordered 1 pound of Coffee with the request for it to be “Ground” and received Whole Bean. We are on vacation with no grinder and no groceries. We thought it would be worth the expense of the delivery to enjoy our coffee. Coffee tasted good but the order was not filled with care.

Prices were good, two women working one completely ignoring customers and not helping the poor girl up front to make drinks, she’s taking multiple orders before making a single drink. There’s no reason a $5 tea should take 25 minutes with 6 customers max in the store.

Duck’s Cottage is a gem in OBX that is a perfect place to patron if you’re looking for a great way to start your day or get an afternoon boost. It’s a cute and cozy shop with a really appealing atmosphere. As an avid coffee drinker, the coffee isn’t “the best I’ve ever had”, but it’s still good! Even as someone who’s not much of a reader, I appreciate the selection of books! Duck’s Cottage is worth a visit for sure and could become a staple of your trips to the Banks.

I hosted my family to coffee and a pastry. I blurted out to the young lady taking orders if they made hearts on their lattes. When I picked up my latte, one of the baristas announced that she made me a heart! Frankly, by doing such a sweet thing they stole my heart! What a wonderful moment and morning! - Adam (Virginia)

A perfect treasure nestled along the Duck boardwalk. Coffee is perfect (try their custom brews) and they have many interesting books and gifts. I went here three times over two days.

Great little shop, love the books but unfortunately the coffee is terrible. I had just a plain drip coffee and it tastes very under extracted, bitter water if you will. Seems and tastes like they never truly clean their coffee pots. The top of my coffee looks like a mineral mosaic….yuck! Also seemed like we were inconveniencing the concierges in their conversation. The waterfront is gorgeous though!

Super cute coffee and book shop. Great vibe, coconut coffee was excellent! Cozy atmosphere.

Delicious coffee. We got a hot pistachio latte and a cold brew with liquid cane sugar. Cream is self serve.

A booklover’s dream! Duck’s Cottage is the cutest and coziest bookstore, offering a wonderful selection of books, along with hot coffee and delicious pastries. An essential stop on your journey to Duck!

Unfortunately this place was not what I expected for a more expensive breakfast, I paid 22$ before tax & tip for a matcha and egg/cheese bacon biscuits. The matcha was very bitter and meaning it was either bad quality or expired… not something I’d like to spend 6$ on… the biscuits on the other hand was okay, it was freshly made but no salt and had a very bland taste but the bread itself was very nicely made. I appreciate that the food was actually freshly made though. If you go here I think your paying more for the atmosphere

Cute cafe in a fun setting. I got an iced vanilla latte and the bacon avocado egg and cheese on a biscuit. Highlights were definitely the decent latte and the amazing biscuit. The biscuit itself was wonderful, just enough sweetness and was the perfect consistency. Bacon was thick and more like a chunk of ham, but tasty. There was a generous amount of egg, but it did not have much flavor and the avocado was barely there. Unfortunately, would not recommend the food for the price.

A lovely situated cafe in the town of Duck, old style house from the exterior with loads of aesthetic look. You enter and are met by the counter right away, a little cramped if there's people milling about or queuing too. The fridge was mostly empty so either a good busy day or poor top up drills. The server was pleasant, she highlighted her favourite things that we tried and got us going. The food was given a table number but the drinks although sitting in were still in plastic cups, and I had to wait at the counter for drinks. Why not bring drinks with food? Or give a proper cup? Sat outside in the courtyard, great big space, but needs bug fans or citronella oil as the flys were everywhere. Food however was great. Large, fresh, exceptional tasting portions. From peach cobbler French toast to brie biscuits. 100% need to come again.

My husband and I found this restaurant by checking local eateries. At first glance, this chic restaurant is lively and with the times. Upon checking out the food menu, the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit caught our attention along with the fried chicken biscuit. The food came out about 10 minutes after ordering. We arrived around 10:00 am and there was a small line, but it moved quickly. The bacon, egg and cheese came out on a massive biscuit which my husband ( a bread lover) loved. I thought the biscuit was too dense and not salty enough. The bacon was a bit too thick, reminding me of smoked pork vs breakfast bacon. The chicken biscuit was similar, a very large biscuit, but with a sizable piece of chicken. We both loved the chicken along with the hot honey drizzle. Overall, a live local singer was singing in the courtyard, creating a calming and nice environment. The food was unique, but I don’t see myself going back.

My husband and I stopped here with our dogs to get me a coffee and both of us something to eat before our drive back to WV. I ordered online so we didn't have to wait too long and could get on the road quicker. Our food ordered was done a little later than the estimated time I was given but not too much after. The reason for less stars on service is due to no one greeting me when I came in. I observed the gentleman running the food orders being polite to the customers dining in and those waiting for pick-up/take-out, like myself. They have a variety of flavors to add to their large beverage selection. I ordered an iced latte with lavender and vanilla and it was so good. We also ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuit (fire!!!!) and Chicken Apple and Brie Biscuit. Both were so good! I don't think I have heard my husband talk about a chicken biscuit ever as much as he raved about the Nashville biscuit while he ate it. It was so good! Definitely spicy but so good! $20 for a sandwich is a little much but we're used to those prices living in NOVA, so that wasn't much of a turnoff, especially considering how good it was. We are already planning to return on our trip next year.

LOVE! We stood in line (very busy day!), ordered AND received our food all within ten minutes! The staff was accommodating and kind, fast and friendly! The boardwalk area is so cute too. Love the atmosphere. Highly recommend!!

Neat little place. Counter service. I had the biscuits and gravy. Big portion. It was very seasoned and not my taste. It's hard for me to knock a place because the food was not what I like. It did have a great atmosphere.

Delicious, Dairy free options, and Dogs! Great coffee! I had an iced lavender latte that was very refreshing. They had soy, coconut, and almond milk, and there was literally a dog sleeping on my feet! There are a couple dogs there and people bring their dogs in. The 2nd time I went in a woman put a tiny Chihuahua on a stool while she ordered and I about died from the cuteness!!

I love this place! Great creative coffee drinks and really interesting hand mixed tea blends. I got the green tea with hibiscus fig and pineapple. Even the tea bag is stunning. They also have outdoor seating and a display of found shipwreck wood and buoys for you to enjoy. Also their dog Lincoln is a delight and I love him.

Best coffeeshot and local arts on ocracoke, the staff is amazing, the owner is one of the most kindhearted ive known. Great yard and back patio, wifi available, healthy smoothies 😍 #ocracokestrong Ocracoke is such a beautifull and peacefull community. I miss you 😘🍀

This is typically the first place I visit when I’m on the island—Love their drinks! Was very excited to see they had Ocracoke fig syrup. I got the fig latte twice and it was so delicious. A little on the pricey side but I felt like the fig syrup made it worth it—It’s a treat and an experience! Heads up, they are not currently open on the inside…there’s just a walk up window!

I was here almost every day of my week on the island. Good coffee and smoothies, friendly staff, great atmosphere, wifi, cool local art at reasonable prices. What more could you ask for?

This review is from our visit in late October 2020... We enjoyed our coffee and the conversation we had while we stopped by. It’s a cool spot to hang out and get a great coffee drink and pastry at. Stop by and check them out! Don’t waste your time at the other big coffee place, wasn’t impressed at all with them.

Best coffee in Ocracoke and the place is filled with positive energy. Baristas are so friendly and charming. The Aloha Latte hot or iced is amazing. The pistachio pudding hot coffee is another favorite. There is a blueberry smoothie with pineapple and lime, it's to die for.

My sister-in-law got her coffee here and noticed a chalkboard sign for a "Turtle Talk" at 9:30. My daughter and I went and listened to a member of N.E.S.T. tell us about the area's sea turtles and the efforts of local volunteers to help out. Very friendly and attentive service in a bright, clean space. Big selection of quality beer and wine. Nice location a bit back from the road. You can't go wrong here!

Aewsome Location is central to Duck when out walking. Service is A+ everyday each staff members was engaging, nice , friendly, and awesone barristers calm and cool under pressure. Good section and Great taste of coffees Cool shop, great atmosphere

Stopped in for a cold drink on a hot day. Adorable place, very dog friendly. Let my huge dog sit inside while we waited for our smoothies. Mango smoothie was good but a little too sweet for me. If you like sweet, you'll love it. But it was cold and refreshing. The lady who helped us was very kind and offered great tips on the area and local beaches. Lots of wine and beer selections. Coffee, fraps, and lemonade were options. I'd say stop in if you're around and check them out.

The best place for coffee, wine & craft beer in Duck. Love the outdoor music during the summertime. Great staff and owner. Highly recommend!

Great Shop for wine and beer. 😊 International offers. We found also German beer 🍻 Very friendly Service woman.

What is this little gem!? How did I not know this place existed until the second to last day in Duck? Cute little patio with umbrellas to watch the busy world of Duck pass by. Got myself some champagne but could have selected any of the unique and off the wall drinks. Serves coffee and all kinds of stuff. You MUST make a quick stop!

Amazing staff they always ask how my day is. and they are so personal with your order meaning you can request any build of coffee drink . Easily one of the best stores in duck

No problems. Quick service. Short line. Attendant at the register was a little short. A little cold. Randy liked it. He wanted a cold drink anyway. He had been wanting a chocolate cream cold brew. I chose standard nitro. Both tasty. Would come back.

Service was good. Coffee was great as expected. Friendly staff. Comfortable seating. Nice atmosphere.

the woman that took my order was rude as hell, put her hand in my face and told me to “slow down” ( I asked for a tall iced coffee with 5 pumps of sugar free vanilla ) and still got my order wrong after I told her again. was rude to the customer behind me as well. nobody is forcing you to work there, if you hate it that much, go elsewhere.

Like super friendly staff and they worked together so well and communicated while making drinks to stay organized. The blond girl who took my order was extra pleasant and friendly!

i just visited this location & there were 2 girls working. Once i ordered & left i noticed the note on my cup that said “Bee you”. Whoever that was just know that made my day. Although a small jester, it made me smile. (there are bee’s on my wallet) 🐝😊

Nice cool air con for a hot day... lol She offer me to change my latte grande to venti although is my mistake. I didn't accept the offer, but thanks for the offering.

Place was very clean and service was fast and friendly. Lots of gifts on the shelves if you’re looking to bring something nice home to a loved one. Washrooms were large and also very clean. Lots of places to sit if you wanted to stay for a while but also great as a to go options.

3/2/2023 :The wait was long, I ended up going inside, where after I went to leave, visitors in line would not let me back out: cramped doesn't describe the parking lot: finally a local let me squeeze out: this after 25mins. Ridiculous "" and where after my online account which worked any other Dunkin "did until I walked inside this one in Manteo where I live..and then it wouldn't pull up my account which I had a gift card which I tried showing my credit of $5 dollars which surprise, surprise was told by "I assume the manager" the manager that it couldn't be used, and told that his account didn't work all the the time either?? Well shouldn't that be fixed? and only told instead that I should take it off, and reload up the app .. (Well last time I did that I lost all my credit earned, and my gift cards were voided, do did not do) but it is odd that it worked at the Kill Devil Hills Dunkin" shop? If not for the locals who keep them from closing in the winter they would be out of business, and it mattered not that the young girl waiting on me, could not hear me, though I repeated my order several times and still received it incorrectly, and it shows my request on the receipt..I cannot have cheese, and there was cheese melted & spread all over on the over $5 dollar bacon, egg with" NO cheese croissant ..it was given to me with cheese so because it would had made me sick for I am a local customer with chronic illness, in & out of the local hospital here in the OBX's who has supported " Dunkin donuts " for year's hoping for better, ended up throwing my food away, I did try to eat just the croissant" not covered in melted cheese but that tasted rubbery, stale and egg ( or is that an egg?? Hmmm???) Couldn't eat the overcooked.. rubbery egg.. the bacon was stringy undercooked, and put all together,not edible.. The donut holes 10 little stale holes which were over $6 dollars which was to expensive for what put together was 1 donut for 5 bucks:the larger donuts were stale,( I've ate 20 day old bread that was fresher..I tried the trick that usually helped: 10 seconds in the microwave and it didn't even help: as soon as it began cooling was like eating a hard ball of unglazed though glazed? Hard dough) it was overcooked dough not made fresh obviously so.. just eat fast before it gets cold if desperate and though having a bad experience the last time, I ordered the potato rounds again they were so greasy I couldn't eat at all.. they were even stuck to the inside of the little bag they arrived in, and after peeling them off tried to sop some grease uck! " and put in the oven, keeping fingers crossed: well no luck today..and if not for grandchildren who ask to stop I wouldnt had stopped.. and after this last visit today, I know I will NOT anymore, sadly the employees are not very friendly or personable even though I tried to speak kind and friendly myself they just appeared confused with anything ordered. And no greeting: or farewell..I know I'll not spend the cost for the such low quality items again.. sorry locals or visitors, but a quick meal isnt always worth the cost if you throw 90% most or all of it out...

Employees taking orders were rushing us through the drive thru "because of the line being long" The only person respectful was the Employee passing the food out, she was extremely friendly! I am an Assistant Manager in the food industry and the way we were handled was not acceptable. It doesn't matter how busy you get you still treat everyone respectfully, especially when they have questions about menu items.

I was screamed at and insulted to the point I just wanted to leave. The staff had screamed at me and my family for inconveniences on their end. My sister had asked a simple question about the 6 dollar meal and the employees started screaming at her for taking to long to order and wouldn't explain anything. I had placed a online order and my app wasn't working. They had screamed at me for placing a order and said it's unacceptable that we took so long because they had a line to the road. It is not on the customers for the staff not knowing how to handle the rush hour. The staff screaming at customers through the drive through speaker isn't how the customers should be greeted. The staff was so incredibly rude that other cars could hear them screaming at us. Me and my family had 4 employees alone screaming at us through the speaker. I understand how rough customer service is and how stressful it is but I have never screamed at a customer for inconveniences that are not the customers fault. I would rate a 0 out of 5 but I have to put one just to write this review. The entire staff was rude and condescending. Next time don't scream at the paying customers for something they can't control and rushing them to finish their order. When customers say give them a minute it doesn't mean scream at them because they are inconveniencing you and your time.

Shoutout to Matthew at Dunkin’ for getting my order just right! Friendly service and attention to detail made my morning. Keep up the great work!

Not worth going here unless you perhaps strictly go drive thru. 5 employees only myself inside as a customer and one drive thru person. Was told to use the self service kiosk as they would "take awhile to get our order otherwise." However they could quickly make my drink and forget my food. They eventually asked if everything was okay and i said my food. They got it quickly. Don't kniw why i couldn't be helped at the cash register and it would hve been quicker and easier for me as well. They weren't necessarily helpful or customer service friendly just meh.

Went here everyday during our stay in Manteo and all the coffee drinks were well made and quick

I just got delivery from this location- the food was very fresh and sealed. Awesome!

Great little coffee shop tucked into downtown Manteo, NC. They have limited food options, but what they do have is excellent. Bagels, pastries(on Friday), muffins. Definitely recommend.

I brought my toddler here, not realizing there was not a ramp for his stroller. However, a nice man was leaving as we got to the stairs and asked if he could help me lift the stroller. It was super nice of him. He may have been the owner... He was wearing clothes branded with Charis Coffee Company. The man making drinks was very friendly. The place itself is very peaceful and uplifting. I loved the soft Christian music. And the prayer wall was just so special to see. It was very touching to see so many prayers and answered prayers, and being able to share my own was very comforting in a way. I had a white owl latte which was amazing. I shared a cinnamon roll with my kiddo and that was delicious. So was the carrot coconut muffin I brought back to our Airbnb. Thank you for being open early and during the "off season". It was a blessing to us.

This place is unlike any other coffee place that I’ve been to. I love that fact that they have a prayer wall and that they play worship music. The service was good and so was the coffee!

Great coffee shop with fresh bagels, muffins and cinnamon rolls. Highly recommend!

This is probably my favorite coffee shop on the planet for several reasons! The owner’s story and their mission resonates with me, the location with its charming and relaxing character, the friendly staff every time I have visited, and the coffee of course!! This most recent time I ordered a “fresh” French press and was willing to wait for it, and so glad that I did. It was one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had! Also during my most recent visit, one of the owners (Josh) was there and he took the time to talk with me even though they were fairly busy. If you make coffee at home definitely get a bag of their Hallelujah roast if they have it in stock (it goes quick)!! I stay in OBX (Waves) every year and have drive 40 minutes into Manteo each year specifically to visit Charis. The bonus is walking around the town visiting the other shops.

This sweet little coffee shop hidden in the corner of a strip was much welcomed the day we visited Roanoke Island. A Christian oriented shop with a nice selection is specialty drinks. I got the iced Peppermint Patty and my husband got the iced Native. The coffee was very flavorful and not too sweet or bitter. We also enjoyed reading the prayer requests all over the wall and enjoyed seeing the one that had been answered! Sweet little place!

There is something very special about this place, a great vibe & atmosphere. I've been to coffee shops all over the world but this one really does stand out. This might be one of the most tidy coffee shops I've ever visited and yet it retains a relaxed feel. The coffee & food is excellent as you would expect and the service is very friendly. I'm actually based in the UK but business brings me to OBX and Manteo multiple times a year. It's an overtly faith-based business so perhaps this is what sets it apart in a world that seems increasingly based on dollar worship. 🤷‍♂️🧐 Either way gotta love their Coffee with a Cause prayer wall. I always put Charis on my must-visit list while on OBX and look forward to my next visit. Thanks to the proprietors for running an outstanding organisation. 👍

Fantastic spot with great vibes and even better coffee! We ordered four drinks—three iced lattes and one drip coffee with sugar-free syrup—and all of them were excellent. I especially loved the Sweet Baby Jesus and the Ol' Helga, which was exceptionally yummy! The staff was super friendly and helpful, making us feel right at home. The atmosphere is welcoming and cozy, with a fun, beachy vibe and cool decor (loved the skateboards and art!). It’s a great place to relax or grab something delicious on the go. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!

Love Ashleys’s! Tried it for the first time this past weekend and it’s definitely my favorite coffee spot now in OBX. The line moves very fast. I couldn’t choose between a Red Dawn Cold Brew or a Nitro Cold Brew because I’ve never had either of them and I had asked about which to do. I was greeted with kindness and a smile asking what I’d prefer (something stronger or something like a Guinness beer texture). I decided on the stronger because I love espresso BUT the barista offered me a sample of the nitro cold brew to try as well. I just add a lot of stevia to my drinks because of dietary restrictions but I loved both actually! My friend got the salted caramel mocha and it was a 10/10. The entire shop has local items to buy from jewelry to paintings. They have a lot of baked goods options and unique refrigerated beverages. I even saw an ice cream sandwich mini fridge full from Surfin’ Spoon. Definitely recommend checking this place while you’re in OBX.

Awesome coffee shop tucked away in Kill Devils! The atmosphere is awesome. There is outdoor seating. The coffee is the delicious! And the plain crumb cake is absolutely incredible! It is a MUST visit!

A cozy gem with art, heart and flavor! Ashley’s Espresso Parlour is the kind of place that instantly makes you feel welcome. From the warm greeting at the door to the thoughtful details in every cup, you can tell this shop was created with love. The espresso is smooth and rich, never bitter, and their specialty drinks are both creative and comforting—I had a Lebanese Blond latte that was hands down the best I’ve tasted. The atmosphere is relaxed but inviting, with cozy seating that encourages you to slow down and stay awhile. It’s perfect for catching up with a friend, reading a book, or just taking a quiet moment for yourself. But what really sets Ashley’s apart is the genuine kindness of the staff. There’s a sense of community here—like you’re not just a customer, you’re a guest. If you’re looking for quality coffee, a warm environment, and service that feels personal and real, I highly recommend stopping by. Ashley’s is more than a coffee shop—it’s a little sanctuary.Oh and take home custom roasted coffee beans!

Coffee was full of flavor, and the atmosphere was quant. The decor is filled with local artist creations, some of which is for sale! Very unique ambience, perfect for a beach getaway. Finally, the pastries we tried were very good, overall. However, the chocolate mouse muffin was likely the best muffin I’ve ever had!

The Alex and staff is amazing. Great coffee, conversation, history, and the best views. Locals, tourist, and anyone that loves coffee, tea, wine, and a good time needs to make sure to stop in.

An awesome little coffee shop with a great and relaxed vibe. The coffee was outstanding and after spending years asking "who buys coffee shop art?" I found a piece I just needed to have here.

great atmosphere, I had the cold brew with lavender syrup and cream and it was delicious! the cold brew was very smooth and their bakery items are also delicious. they have a wide variety of drink options on their menu!

What a sweet spot! Awesome service! And our drinks were spot on delicious! We enjoyed an iced white chocolate mocha, strawberry smoothie and blackberry green tea lemonade.... which was perfect for the hot humid day!

We went there late in the afternoon, and it was not great. I got a white Mocha hot, and it wasn’t sweet at all and the milk had kind of a sour taste. My husband got a regular coffee and it was bad. The place is cute though

This is a really nice, quaint place. It is in the historic downtown area. We got the caramel macciatos. They were very good. The prices were fair and the service was friendly. We sat outside and there were umbrellas. I definitely would recommend this place.

very cool coffee shop at Manteo waterfront. Great atmosphere; Fantasticly nice and friendly staff; Really good coffee; Excellent pastries. We went back,,,,twice.

Cute little shop in a nice little town. Great breakfast bagels and the coffee is strong. Great for visitors and locals alike!!!

Nice spot near the waterfront in Manteo. Coffee is fine, nothing special.

This place would be 5 stars if we didnt have such a rude team member taking care of us. None of us could believe how short & rude she was. When ordering it was “what do u want?” And then getting snarky replies back when we would ask a question. We were very disappointed with this. The food itself was amazing & so was the smoothies. We would return, but it hopes with a friendlier team member.

I was so excited to eat from this cafe based on some of the reviews I’ve seen, but was disappointed. They are not taking orders inside so I waited at the window where it says “order here” for at least 5 minutes. Nobody else was there, no line at all. I started peering through the window, about to just walk away when someone finally came over. The iced mocha “coffee” was literally milk and chocolate sauce. Also…. Sliced grapes on an açaí bowl? Never seen that before. The menu just says “seasonal fruits”. The açaí is blended with almond milk and is basically soup. There are a few picnic tables outside to sit and plenty of parking. Açaí bowl and small coffee was $19. Sad because this would be a great spot for a yummy cafe. They do have some vegan options.

Negative stars would be appropriate for this place. The ice cream was generic food supply house ice cream. The Strawberry was Vanilla blended with strawberries, unfortunately with the greens. The marshmallow "flavor" was just vanilla with some either stale or freeze dried marshmallows on top. The chocolate ice cream was chocolate-ey, and otherwise agreeable. The chairs outside appear to belong to the business next door. You order through a window, and are handed your ice cream through the window. The other items for sale were out in the sun and heat, and many still had the Amazon label still on there. There was no "inside" and it wasn't really a Cafe because there were no tables. 0/10, do not recommend.

boiled eggs was a very strange surprise not a fan but also not against it completely 🤔 something tasted like banana too, very confusing experience. Napkins are bad. Thank You for reading. PS. They have pepper jack cheese which is phenomenal 😍

Had some coffee, probably the best drip on the island,then I tried out the New Zealand style ice cream, was a small offer from the owner,Amazing. Healthy and delicious .😋

This coffee place is super cute and has excellent coffee, smoothies, and food to back it up. We didn’t have to wait for more than 5 minutes to order and they made sure to keep us informed on what was going on. I ordered the iced matcha latte and it was so delicious. I would also like to note that I have a peanut and tree nut allergy and they were able to accommodate me by choosing a milk option that would work for me. Would definitely come again!

This is outside window service. The gentleman was nice and delivered my coffee quickly. The coffee had a nice, rich flavor.

This coffee shop is awesome! Fun things for kids to play with outside. Tons of seating everywhere. Delicious homemade pastries. And the best part is the coffee. We got a maple latte and it is the perfect amount of syrup, milk, and espresso! Try it out!

Coffee and ice cream were both good. I ordered my latte with oat milk and no whipped cream and they confirmed I still wanted the chocolate since since it has milk solids in it, which I really appreciated.

Update Thank you for responding back and addressing the issue. Will definitely try again when we're back in town vacationing. I understood that my rating will make an impact on your business. I'll adjust a stars,. Again, thank you for responding and reaching back out to make my little family feel comfortable. 8/10/25 Ice cream and coffee was good.... Older lady was nice Young one sound irritated that I had a brain fart as to what type of cone I like. I didn't hear her the first time. I'm sorry... I guess I'm not quick enough. (Not busy, it's was just us) First time there, felt intimidated to go back.

I had been following the FB page prior to our visit and was super excited for our ice cream and coffee based off the photos. What I did not expect was how cute the place was going to be- my kids were obsessed with the slide and playing!

Wow, what a little gem off the main drag - and entirely worth the short drive. My golly goodness, homemade waffle cones with Hershey's Ice Cream (peanut butter pie is to die for)! Great workers, groovy atmosphere, awesome service... We went back three times in one week!

Awesome hole in the wall place for coffee, breakfast treat, or ice cream. Great stop if your on your bicycle and need to refuel.

Coffee was mid quality. Staff was nice . Milkshake was good. I wish they had the option to respond to responses, but I have to do it this way. There isn't anything that can be done to change the coffee flavor. It is the bean roast used. Just our opinion on the coffee itself. I only drink black so it is an unbiased opinion, not tarnished by sugar or other flavors. And the other drinks were good I am told. I up'd the food to 3.

Top-notch dessert spot! We stopped into Noosa Scoops one evening for ice cream and loved it so much, we came back the very next day. The ice cream was absolutely delicious—rich, creamy, and full of flavor. I also tried an açaí bowl, and it was perfection! Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully put together. The staff was super friendly, patient, and genuinely attentive. The shop itself has a fun, colorful vibe with cozy seating and a welcoming atmosphere. If you’re anywhere nearby, this place is a must-visit for sweet treats done right!

Unique and delectable flavors! Brownies were homemade and fresh out of the oven along with the waffle cones! Hot fudge was sinfully delicious!! The visit was all that with a cherry on top! Owned and operated by hardworking teacher and her lovely family!

I went with my friend who has fatal allergies. We called ahead as usual to see if they can accommodate, and were so happy that they had a practice in place already and didn’t have to make one up on the spot. They told us that they make to change out gloves and use a fresh scoop, but not only that, they scoop directly from a new tub of ice cream in the back. We’ve had to avoid ice cream places in the past since new gloves and scoops aren’t as safe as we prefer. We went right away and the ice cream was delicious! I got the chocolate chip cookie dough and he got the red believer. My sugar cone cracked when the lady was scooping so she slid a new cone over the cracked one. 100% recommend. Adorable shop, wonderful customer service, and delicious ice cream!

I can't give this place enough praise! I had been craving ice cream and this place surely hit the spot. I got the Brownie sundae and my husband got the banana split. Super delicious!!!!!! 10 stars!!

Got açaí instead of ice cream, but pretty solid for açaí bowls. Seating is a bit limited, only a 3-4 tables inside I think. Or at least I didn't spot any outside on the side of the building we came in. Very refreshing.

Great staff and excellent ice cream. tons of options. parking can get a little hectic but it is worth it.

What a sweet ice cream shoppe! Great service, adorable seating options, and delicious ice cream!