As with the rest of the world, the Outer Banks has a love affair with coffeehouses. Yes, we have a Starbucks here, but we also have our own, local coffee shops. Every town has at least two choices, so your caffeine jones doesn't have to last long without satiation. Our Outer Banks coffee shops are all laid back hang out spots, and if you frequent them regularly, even if you're only here on vacation, you'll soon feel like part of the gang! The aroma of freshly roasting beans will surely draw you in, but if you need more enticement, sniff the air for those apple turnovers, scones and other sweet rolls. Many of the local coffeehouses also offer smoothies, of the coffee or healthy (as in fruit, whey, yogurt -- you know the sort) variety. And several of our Outer Banks coffeehouses are also great places to shop for wine (several even do wine tastings on selected evenings). Since so many of you crazy java drinkers like to get a jump on the day, most Outer Banks coffee shops are open quite early in the morning...so you can get a surge as you watch that beautiful sun rise over the ocean.
Outer Banks Restaurants by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Restaurants by Category
At Hawaiian Island you can cool down with a snowball – shaved ice doused with flavored syrup – in 70 flavors. Hawaiian Island also sells ice cream, homemade...read more
Higher Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream Co. is on Colington Road and a welcome addition for the many residents back in this section of the Outer Banks. But...read more
Isla Coffee Shop, next to the DQ in Avon, opens at 8 a.m. for all your favorite coffee and espresso drinks, including cold brew. They also serve teas and...read more
Are you staying healthy but also craving something a little sweet? A treat from Island Smoothie feels indulgent without the guilt. Whipping up fresh fruit...read more
A sweet little bakery and tea shop in historic Downtown Manteo, Mia's is open Thursday through Sunday mornings. Sweet and savory breakfast treats are...read more
With the friendly, laid-back surfer vibe, comfortable and social seating arrangements, free WiFi and some of the finest roasted beans we’ve ever tried, this...read more
Noosa Beach Grille recently opened an ice cream and acai shop next door. They service acai bowls, smoothies, icea cream, milkshakes, floats, sundaes...read more
Northern Lights Bakery is tucked away in the Corolla Light Town Center across from the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and has a large variety of breakfast items...read more
Named for the orange trees that once grew on the property, Orange Blossom is a Hatteras Island favorite for breakfast. Everyone loves the Apple Uglies and...read more
The sunny atmosphere in the coffee shop is enough to wake you up, but you’ll want to try the coffee too – they have quite a variety and it’s roasted...read more
Outer Bean is more than just a coffee shop serving both local and fair trade varieties of java. They are a one-stop shop...read more
