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
Surfin’ Spoon is a surf-inspired frozen yogurt bar established by former professional surfer Jesse Hines and his wife, Whitney, in early summer of 2012....read more
Need a cool treat on a hot day? Stop by Sweet Retreat for 13 flavors of hand-scooped ice cream with a large selection of toppings. Or try a sundae,...read more
Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot to hang out. As a full-service coffee shop it offers many of the coffee and espresso...read more
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
Want a fun addition to your next birthday party or special event? Bring delight to everyone’s inner child with catered ice cream! Corolla ice cream shop,...read more
Bring your sweet dreams to life with delicious homemade cookies, homemade soft-serve ice cream and incredible ice cream sandwiches in a variety of flavors....read more
Confections and refreshments abound at The Fudge & Ice Cream Shop. Stop by for fudge that's handmade right in the shop and be sure to try...read more
Serving quick eats and Southern favorites, The Landing Grill is in Wanchese and conveniently located on Mill Landing Road (also known as N.C. Highway...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
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
In need of a cool treat? The Village Conery has what you need – ice cream cones (choose from cake, sugar and waffle cones), milk shakes, floats, hurricanes...read more
