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
Olde Towne Creamery is known for offering the largest selection of sweets that the whole family craves – delicious premium hand-dipped ice cream, smoothies...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
In the mood for a different kind of snack? Outer Banks Popcorn Shoppe serves gourmet popcorn popped on-site and topped with fun flavors including Old Bay,...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
Need a sweet treat after a climb up Jockey's Ridge? Head to Jockey's Ridge Crossing (just across the street from the giant dune) to satisfy your sweet tooth...read more
Run by a local husband and wife team, this delightful little bakery in Hatteras features a menu that ranges from French pastries and breakfast items to...read more
Snow Bird has been serving burgers and ice cream on the Beach Road in Nags Head since 1958. Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fish tacos, a Greek gyro,...read more
You are probably already familiar with this chain drive-in restaurant. They have fast-food standards like burgers and hot dogs, but they also have good milk...read more
We think you know what you’ll find here. Starbucks offers coffee and espresso-based drinks, chai, tea and pastries, snacks, coffee accessories for sale and...read more
Studio 12 is an inspiring place to dream and create. Walk in any time to paint...read more
