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
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
Booty Treats Ice Cream & Shave Ice offers authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice, old-fashioned malts, milkshakes and sundaes, as well as a variety of tasty Booty...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
Cool Wave has it all when it comes to cool treats. They offer soft-serve ice cream and hand-scooped ice cream and all the good things that can be made with...read more
Last stop for ice cream before Virginia! From the owners of Corolla Pizza and Deli, and located at the north end of Corolla, this fun little shop serves...read more
Surprise someone with warm, fresh-baked cookies delivered to them anytime of the day, anywhere on the Outer Banks. Crumbls Cookies is a cookie-centric...read more
You probably know what to expect from Dairy Queen. Stop here for delicious soft-serve ice cream, old-fashioned dip tops, Blizzards, sundaes, cool drinks and...read more
