For all you visitors with a sweet tooth, you're in luck! Shoot, you could have a mouth full of sweet teeth and you’d still be fine! The Outer Banks is a hot spot for a variety of ice cream, dessert and sweet restaurants that will provide a fun and tasty experience for you and your whole family. One of the things we appreciate about the Outer Banks is its plethora of ice cream stops -- locally owned and national chains, all tempting you with soft serve or hand dipped made up into a seeming endless variety of offerings. Several local frozen yogurt shops have also opened over the past few years that have a huge array of toppings to choose from...you pay by the pound. From Corolla all the way down to Ocracoke, there are plenty of chances to fulfill your craving for a sweet treat. There are also shops that do amazing cakes, pies and donuts. Because weddings are so popular on the Outer Banks, we have more bakers than you’d expect for an area this size, and they can make cakes, cookies, cupcakes or special orders for any occasion. Maybe it's the salty air that has the Outer Banks visitors constantly looking for sweet escapes -- the contrast of salty to sweet? Whatever it is, the Outer Banks ice cream, desserts and sweets we specify here will provide you with multiple options to satisfy your cravings.
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
The Dancing Turtle is a neighborhood coffee shop, the kind where you’ll find townspeople and vacationers gathered for conversation along with espresso,...read more
Did someone say doughnut delivery? Donuts4You is a dream come true for those of you who want a sweet treat but don't feel like rushing out first thing in...read more
As the owners of this dessert shop in Duck describe it, Donutz on a Stick brings the carnival to your mouth! Try out their namesake menu items – hot,...read more
When you’re in the mood for something different, Duck Deli offers a departure from the standard Outer Banks seafood menus. Barbecue is the specialty, and it...read more
Make a beeline for Duck Donuts where you will find warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. Duck Donuts makes its donuts fresh on site, and you have the...read more
At Dune Burger you can enjoy fast food-style favorites like hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, french fries and ice cream. What could be better in the...read more
Dunkin' Donuts has four locations on the Outer Banks. Visit one of the two locations on the Bypass, the Corolla location next to Food Lion or their Manteo...read more
A beach road favorite in Nags Head for more than 20 years, FatBoyz serves delicious sweets and treats. Hand-dipped and soft-serve ice cream are...read more
Fatty's Eatery is open for breakfast and lunch every day. They describe their menu as "crazy on purpose," satisfying everyone from the most adventurous...read more
Forbes Candies & Coffee offers the sweet treats that Forbes Candies has been known for since 1930. They are well known for saltwater taffy and have more...read more
Frisco Sandwich Company serves quick, healthy fare for people on the go. It’s fast, but we can’t call it fast food because it’s all prepared with care and...read more
