Outer Banks Ice Cream, Sweets and Desserts

Did you know that scientific studies show that bodies tend to burn more calories and fat in the summer than in the winter? Now you have the perfect reason to take advantage of all of the sweets, dessert and ice cream places on the Outer Banks. And if you’re visiting the beach in colder months, there is never a not-good time for ice cream or dessert. Outer Banks ice cream stores and other places to get sugary goodies dot the Outer Banks from Corolla all the way through Ocracoke. You can sample soft-served and hand-dipped ice cream from your favorite name brands as well as local artisans’ creations – a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. Check out other dessert and candy stores to find freshly made delicacies, like rich fudge, blueberry pie, soft cookies or donuts made right before your eyes! Hungry yet? You can find treats that are great for breakfast at local coffee shops, a snack that satisfies your afternoon sugar hankerings and a sweet way to close dinner from sweet shops all over the beach. Check out the below listings to find Outer Banks sweet shops near you!


Outer Banks Shopping by Area

Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island

Outer Banks Shopping by Category

Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Outer Banks Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
Multiple locations

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve....read more

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more

Ocracoke Variety Store

Outer Banks Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
950 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 928-4911

The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats, beer and wine and almost all of your grocery needs. It's also...read more

The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats,...read more

Roanoke Island Market

Outer Banks Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo
(252) 473-1914

Acai bowls and fresh-pressed juice in Manteo? Yes, it's true! Roanoke Island Market is the place for coffee, juice, smoothies, toasts, salads, paninis, acai...read more

Acai bowls and fresh-pressed juice in Manteo? Yes, it's true! Roanoke Island Market is the...read more

Sweet T's Coffee Beer & Wine

Outer Banks Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
1211 Duck Road, Duck
(252) 480-2326

Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot to hang out. As a full-service coffee shop it offers...read more

Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot...read more

The Fudgery

Outer Banks Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
Multiple locations

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just a necessity. The Fudgery’s creamy concoctions can satisfy any sweet...read more

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just...read more

The Slushy Stand

Outer Banks Ice Cream, Desserts & Sweets
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
473 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 928-1878

The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge your craving for sweets or coffee. Stop in and try one of their 21...read more

The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge...read more

American Pie serves two vacation favorites: pizza and ice cream. Enjoy hand-tossed New York–style pizza, subs, wings and salads. For dessert enjoy homemade...read more

With Hershey's Ice Cream, Dole Whip Soft Serve, Dippin' Dots and frozen yogurt, BLVD Ice Cream Co. creates a huge range of cold and creamy treats. Stop in...read more

Wonderful treats await you at this store. Satisfy your sweet tooth with classic candies, taffy and chocolate or gourmet nuts and salty snacks. Candy and...read more

Coastal Creamery serves hand-scooped ice cream, soft-serve and Italian ice. You'll find it in Nags Head near Tanger Outlets and the bumper boats, mini golf...read more

What's better than a cool ice cream treat? Warm cookies and a glass of milk! You can have it all at this creamery and bakery in Nags Head. Enjoy cookies and...read more