Continued 5 STAR LOVE AND ADMIRATION for Kind Cup coffee shop and its very cool, eclectic…read morecollection of handmade jewelry, home decor, art pieces and clothing housed inside (you would never guess all that's inside the shop unless you ventured in!). Kind Cup, first and foremost, is an indie coffee spot that has amazing (strong, not wimpy weak) coffee and latte drinks, a (usually well stocked) display case of baked goods (get there early in the busy season else the pickin's will be slim!). This time, I had the butter cake and it was delicious and complimented my flavored latte brilliantly. Staff is always friendly and amazing! Don't be in a huge rush when you go there and be sure to head out back - there's a beautifully manicured and cared for garden area with some seating and tables sprinkled around the grounds to sit, sip and take it all in - giving faraway feel vibes. I posted a bunch of new pics and vids this visit (including of the garden area) so check them out and see what the inside is like as well as a cool vid of the pretty garden area. I would recommend coming here (when it's not too hot lol) to stroll around the entire Historic Corolla Village. You can truly spend a day here - at least a few hours / half day - just park your car ANYWHERE - plenty of parking in the historic village and just start strolling. Everything is walkable and it's so easy to explore the area. Hit the tiny Corolla Village BBQ shack for great pork bbq sandwiches $10 (top off your sando with their coleslaw yum!), check out the famous Corolla lighthouse and stop in to the lighthouse gift shop, visit the maritime museum, stroll by the beautiful yellow painted Whalehead Club mansion, browse the Island Bookstore, visit the Wildlife Education Center / Museum or just be lazy and bring a chair and a book and camp out on a grassy spot overlooking the sound. The Kind Cup though should be your first stop to grab a latte and a pastry! Can't get much better than that! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Just ate the best muffin I've ever had in my life on the way home from obx. Thanks to The Kind cup!…read moreEverything bagel muffin with cream cheese inside- everything bagel spices on top. Perfectly baked. Coffee was on par too. Great stop. Cute art offerings and souvenirs too. *sorry no muffin pic, I inhaled it like a seagull with a french fry. *I believe this is a special recipe from one of the locals. Chefs kiss!

My go to when I'm in Corolla every year! I come almost everyday. Coffee is always good and staff…read moreare super friendly. They've offer a bunch of small local snacks to buy that are really good too! I believe it's owned by the same folks that own La Dolce Vita so I'm not surprised it's good! Cool modern coffee shop vibes.

The service was friendly and inviting. The Doppio bullet proof coffee is awesome the sticker price…read moreis a bit high but it is one of the best Bullet proof coffees I've had made outside of home. The decor is dope and they offer gelato and other treats probably go back and try an ice cream sandwich. They look amazing. I would stop again.

This place was amazing!! Amazing coffee good vibe nice and friendly staff and very helpful. Every…read moretime I visit OBX I'll be coming in!

Very good Iced White Chocolate Mocha! Friendly and welcoming staff! They have a few seats if you…read morewant to sit in and there are other shops in the same parking lot.

This place is a gem! Such a lovely area and just oozes cozy coffee shop vibes. My Coffee was great…read moreflavor and Ice Cold; perfect for the hot sun. Their food is exceptional especially their biscuits ! Everyone was so friendly and I was so surprised how good service was. Honestly one of the best coffee shops I've ever been to! It's too bad there is not one in my home town otherwise it would be my daily grab. Highly recommend.

Very cute but disorganized like system. We went on a Saturday morning and the line was out the…read moredoor. I saw at least 4-5 people go in the other door and jump in line to order. We wanted to try breakfast here but there weren't any gluten free options. The coffee was pretty good and there is a bunch of nice tables outside to hangout.

The bagels are amazing and the coffee cake is to die for! Highly recommend for someone wanting an…read moreeasy but so delicious breakfast!

A good variety of bagels to chose from. You can get breakfast or lunch. I got a sausage, egg, and…read morecheese on an asiago bagel. I loved that they make them to order with a fresh egg. It was really good, although I am not sure I could taste asiago in my bagel. I would definilty go back again!

Such a lovely, light filled, and welcoming local coffee shop and roaster! Shore the significant…read moreamount of space inside for working, meetings, such. Visiting for an annual family vacation, but I only discovered this spot this year. Wonderful staff! Incredible friendly, quick service, and can't handle quite a long line of customers (today for example). I plan on coming in later to writer and do work that must done. Actually, looking for to it! I would love to see Shore Coffee in Milwaukee. But definitely has that Outer Banks, NC vibe. Love it! 10/10 recommend!

Best coffee in OBX is here. Their syrups are the best and it makes a huge difference in how the…read morecoffee tastes. There was a huge line and I can see now. There's so much room to hang in there and the lightening is gorgeous. Best coffee I had all weekend

Best smoothies and Acai ive found in the area. Quick service for carry out as well. Our group went…read moreback to back days

Cool little spot with a great acai bowl!! Came back later the same day for round ! Staff was super…read morefriendly as well!

Great coffee & tea, treats, and gifts. Very much enjoyed. I was hoping there would be something…read moremore substantial for breakfast like a sandwich, but still great!

Super cute coffee/bookshop combo. If you're looking for a unique souvenir to bring home, this spot…read morehas something that'll appeal to literally anyone. The coffee here is strong and fairly priced - they have the standard espresso, cappuccino, drip coffee options along with fun summer concoctions for iced coffee lovers. There's a small seating area in the front of the shop where you can enjoy your coffee and read the latest book. Service here is friendly, you may experience a bit of a wait for your coffee depending on how busy it is, but in my opinion it's worth the wait. They have a good mix of classic book titles along with new releases, so if you need something to read while you're sitting on the beach you'll find it here.