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
This coffee shop, which is adjacent to Studio 12 Art Gallery in Avon, features brewed coffee, espresso, frappes, iced tea and more. Their smoothies are made...read more
The Gingerbread House Bakery is famous for its baked goods and specialty pizzas. They're open for dinner only, Monday through Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m....read more
At The Juice Jar the goal is to provide healthy, delicious and refreshing foods that are usually organic and always fresh. Try their signature Açaí bowls, a...read more
The Kind Cup is an artisan coffee roaster specializing in small-batch, fresh-roasted coffee. Stop in for a latte, espresso, cappuccino, nitro cold brew,...read more
In season, The Shack Coffee Shop, a favorite local hangout, offers a full range of hot and cold beverages for everyone in...read more
Brought to you by the owners of Secret Spot Surf Shop, The Spot is a fun, surf-inspired shop where you’re sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth...read more
Treehouse Coffee Co. is in the middle of downtown Duck at Duck's original shopping village, Scarborough Faire. They offer a...read more
Tropical Smoothie offers great fruit smoothies in such a wide variety that it's hard to choose a flavor, but they have more than smoothies. They also serve...read more
Sticky cinnamon buns, fresh apple turnovers, donuts, bagels, fruit pies, luscious cakes and cheesecakes, authentic cannoli, fresh baguettes, Italian...read more
Uglie Mugs offers quite the combination of enticements — coffee, baked goods, Internet access, locally made photography, jewelry, t-shirts, mugs and beads...read more
Watermen’s Bar & Grill is a waterfront restaurant located in the big red building directly behind the REAL Flagship Store in Waves. They serve lunch and...read more
