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
While on your Outer Banks vacation, don't miss out on the shopping at Scarborough Lane Shoppes in the Village of Duck. Scarborough Lane Shoppes offer...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
Located at MP 65.5, Scotch Bonnet sells sweets and souvenirs. By far the biggest draw is their fudge, which is made fresh in house and is so good it was...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
Studio 12 is an inspiring place to dream and create. Walk in any time to paint...read more
Are you ruled by your sweet tooth? Satisfy it with an emporium of chocolates, gummies, hard candies and a sugary experience that only a kingdom-sized candy...read more
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
The Stock-Aide brings a much-needed convenience store to the Manteo waterfront but with all the charm the historic district deserves. This is an old-...read more
Sweet treats abound at The Blue Lagoon. They offer handmade chocolates, caramel apples, chocolate pretzels, gourmet gummies and homemade fudge to suit any...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
The Fresh Market, located in the Outer Banks Mall in Nags Head, offers an upscale grocery shopping experience on the Outer Banks. Within an atmosphere of...read more
