I was craving ice cream, and this was the first place I came across (we had eaten dinner at Timbuck 2 as well). There was a line (almost out the door), but it moved pretty quickly. I got banana ice cream and one other flavor (I can't remember what it was), and they were both good. This place was so packed, it was hard to see what all they offer. I think Breyer's ice cream is better, but this fed my craving. read more

I was thinking of giving 3 stars but that would be generous. I've been coming to the Big Bucks for years, yet after this past visit I'm sorely dissapointed. I'm giving the place credit for its atmosphere and the taste of the ice cream is fantastic yet it is a RIP OFF. The ice cream is absurdly over-priced. I payed $8 for a sundae (turtle) expecting a hefty amount of ice cream but I was barely able to share it with my girlfriend. The amount in the sundae was less than 2 scoops of ice cream you would get in a cone. Don't be fooled by the whipped cream covering up the empty space where a lot more ice cream should have been. Never been swindled that badly...what a shame. read more

Big Bucks - This photo is for scale. The $8 turtle sundae is in the middle... what a rip off ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Do not be intimidated by the line out the door; it's a testament to the greatness of this homemade ice cream! The employees keep the line moving much more quickly than expected. read more

This ice cream shop was absolutely amazing. every single ice cream flavor looked absolutely amazing and the coffee was very delicious as well. would 10/10 recommend going here!!! read more

This is getting one star because the staff was nice. However the ice cream was not good. From the lumps of something in the ice cream to the broken chalky hot fudge. Did I mention it was $27 for 2 single scoops of ice cream and a milkshake that we didn't even finish! We will not be back -terrible. read more

Delicious homemade ice cream and even some sorbet and sherbet. We had peach, chocolate, and butter pecan and all were amazing. You can definitely tell it was made from scratch and not from some frozen carton with ice crystals. read more

This is really good ice cream!! There was a competitor that some of the people I was vacationing with tried the other night, they said "it is nothing but Eddy's Icecream, I can get that from the grocery store." So in a desire to have some homemade and local ice cream we came here. We came to the right spot for sure, but so did the rest of OBX! The shopping plaza that is located in was super busy and the same was true inside the store. It was a little uncomfortable and I was surprised that people sat in the limited seating they had there. Even though it was balls to the wall busy the staff managed to keep the line moving. I was impressed considering that no one from the staff that spoke to us claimed English as their first language. Be sure to use the few precious moments you have in line to decide, no one likes the dude who can't figure out what they want when there is a long line especially the parents who were badger to come there by their little ones. Speak clearly so there isn't any confusion of what you want. There is only one way in and out of the store so be prepared to get close to a couple of people as you enter and exit. They have other tasty treats there to choose from too, a nice display case filled with fudge and candy. This will not empty your pockets, but it ain't cheap. I'm definitely coming back! I tried the Black Cherry Chocolate chip and the Mint Oreo, they both were delicious! Now it's time to devour their other flavors! Nomnomnomnom!! read more

An expensive and not very friendly tourist trap. After paying $22 for 4 cones and a PEZ dispenser, they didn't want to give my 2 year-old and 8 year old a cup of water! Ice cream was fine, the service was not. read more

Stayed in Corolla for a week during the summer & was lucky enough to find this place. The ice cream was wonderful. I had a double scoop - cookies & cream and chocolate peanut butter. Both were delicious & a perfect treat for those warm Corolla nights. read more

We went last night with a group of 10. Long line moved swiftly, the servers were attentive, the portions were good, and the ice cream itself was delicious. It would be a 5 Star review...but...We made the kids get cups instead of cones to prevent making a mess. Big mistake - the thin plastic cups mean the ice cream melts super quickly from the heat of your hand holding it - the ice cream in the cup turns to a melted puddle, while the scoop above the cup is still frozen - each time we dug into the frozen part with a spoon it pushed down on the puddle in the cup and splashed melted ice cream everywhere - hands, arms, shorts, shirts, shoes. The kids were upset they couldn't get to their ice cream before it was mush, the adults were annoyed by the mess and the stained clothes. Seems like changing the serving cups would be an easy fix. read more

Really good ice cream & nice coffee drinks too. Check out their free upgrade to a medium size coffee for the price of a small. However, the staff was not pleasant to interact with, which brings my review down a star. read more

This ice cream shop was a huge disappointment. The workers were incredibly rude and were out of 5 different ice creams. We will never return. read more

Great place to stop while doing some tourist shopping for souvenirs! Their ice cream is really good, and the atmosphere is fun, kitschy retro. A cute little shop. read more

I've been going here since I was little so my family and I decided to go to it tonight. It was super busy in there which obviously isn't there fault but after we waited for a long time to get to the front they were so rude. I work at an ice cream shop so I tried to make our order super easy. I asked the girl what kind of soda was in the ice cream soda and she didn't know the answer so she asked another girl and then came back and handed me a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cup with SPARKLING WATER. I didn't make a big deal and I just ordered something else without saying anything. Then for four people to get ice cream and two drinks we paid nearly $40 and the ice cream was so soft it melted right away. 0/5 stars if I could. read more

Amazing ice cream and coffee!! i really enjoyed it!! reasonably priced for a seasonal shop and totally worth the (big) buck! the staff was super nice and one of the servers is also pretty cute :) read more

LOVE. We came here twice on our vacation to Corolla. The ice cream was a little pricey, but it's homemade and they have more flavors than you'll know what to do with--and they're gourmet. The first time we went in my sister joked that she "blacked out" when ordering because she was so overwhelmed with the variety. I got the Coffee Caramel Cookie on our first visit and it was scrumptious. I was tempted to get it again on the second go-around but I figured with over 40 different flavors, I should probably branch out. I tried the Peanut Butter Cup and it was equally delicious. Obviously I wouldn't hesitate to come back. read more

Awesome. They make their own ice cream and chocolates. The atmosphere is chaotic with stuff everywhere. The lines get long, but my family has never complained. read more

Delicious ice cream, lots of choices, a variety of cones. We came here twice during our vacation for an after dinner treat. I tried cookies n cream and peanut butter fudge and enjoyed them both, especially the pb. read more

The friends we traveled with did ice cream almost every day and we were told the first place had 3 flavors, the second was serving Edys icecream... A scoop for the same price as a half gallon at the grocery store. At Big Bucks there was a plethora of yummy flavors, and although the line was out the door, we were in and out in less than 10 minutes. This is in the Timbuktu shopping center and at least the Friday evening went, there was live music playing aside the Adirondack chairs and picnic tables. read more

Overrated. Tiny. Chaotic (to steal a fellow reviewer's comment) $4.75 for 2 small scoops is robbery. They shuffle you through the tiny store with annoying furver. The ice cream was ok, but the experience left us wishing for Dairy Queen. Bummer. read more

We didn't try the ice cream here, but opted for the chocolate (which they make themselves). They have a huge variety of treats to choose from. The peanut butter cup is mostly chocolate and very hard to bite into. The peanut butter was very rich and creamy. read more

I honestly didn't even want to give a single star to this ice cream shop. I went to this place with my family, we all waited an hour to get some ice cream. Once we finally got to the counter to order our ice cream I told the woman that I had a peanut allergy and the woman told me I can't get any of the ice cream but soft serve. I never had an ice cream shop tell me I can't have any ice cream before. Every place just made sure the cleaned the scoopers or have a peanut free scooper. I won't be coming back. read more

REALLY nice lil spot, with great home made ice cream and tons of great flavors to chose from. I had some coffee choc. Chip on a dipped waffle cone...delicious! If you're looking for ONE place to eat ice cream in OBX, DON'T be fooled by Kill Devil Hills frozen custard (overrated, average, rude people) or sweet frog (I REALLY hope you know better by now...), get some Big Bucks Homemade ice cream! read more

Milk shakes are very tasty! There's always a long line but it goes very fast. We visited several times while in Corolla.

Pricey but worth it! Generous potions and tasty homemade ice cream. The long line moved quickly. The staff was fast and friendly.

Bought an ice cream cake and while there sampled a few other flavors. Darn good stuff. Kind of a pain to get to but worth the drive.

7 years in a row getting Big Bucks during our vacation in Corolla. Always look forward to their ice cream! Never had a bad flavor!

Went back today for more of the same flavors. Ice cream still delicious but I'm taking off a star for the cups. The teeny cups annoyed me the other night because the ice cream floods all over your hand but today was a little warmer and it really poured out of the cup, soaked the napkins I was holding under the cup, and dripped over my shirt. I'm all for being environmentally friendly (not sure if that's the reason for tiny cups or not) but I killed a rainforest in napkins trying to contain the mess. Can't imagine what a mess it would be with kids. Ice cream is great but be prepared with lots of napkins and wasted ice cream. read more

We've been going here for years and we love it. Not as rich and creamy as Ben & Jerry's or haagen Daaz. At the beach, that's a good thing. The coconut chic chip is excellent. read more

We visited on a hot September day and I ordered a scoop of the strawberry sorbet in a sprinkle cone. It's the kind of dessert that I'm still thinking about fondly 3 days later. Unlike many sorbets which are hard and icy, this sorbet was soft and juicy, unbelievably delicious. I would bet $10 it's made with fresh strawberries. It's a fun shop and makes you feel like a little kid again. read more

Great little ice cream shop. There homemade raspberry chocolate chunk was so rich and creamy! Friendly service!

If u haven't been here, it sucks to be you. We go here on average, once per day. We order ice cream cakes every year. Best ice cream in OBX by far. read more

Great Espresso, good ice cream. The service could be cheerful instead of grouchy, but hey, I'm only in to get my espresso and roll.

A bit expensive... but, some of the best homemade ice cream I've ever had. The whole family enjoyed their selections.

If you're looking for a hidden gem in Corolla, this unfortunately isn't it. My family and I were looking for a good ice cream spot in Corolla and saw the reviews. Basically, it's barely ok. The homemade ice cream is average at best. We had cookies and cream and cookie dough. Neither blew us away and the premium store brands are as good or better. I can't understand why folks are raving about this place. It's pricy and the service is awful. We were served by disgruntled foreign workers who don't understand your order. I was overcharged for a size I didn't order. Try one of the other shops that serve ice cream nearby or save your money and have sundaes at your beach house! read more

Best ice cream we've found on the Outer Banks! If you like peanut butter the peanut butter fudge with Reese pieces or the peanut butter fudge with Reese cups are amazing! It was so good we went there twice in one day!! read more

Ice cream was phenomenal. Homemade. Many flavor choices and cone choices. I highly recommend the cake batter! Had additional candies/chocolates as well as bottled soda. Interesting little place. Had a crowd but the line moved fast. Staff was not the friendliest, but would definitely still go back for ice cream read more

Not a good experience. Family of 4 $28.00 later and will say disappointed in the management. Had to order dairy free option and was told they had one flavor- strawberry. The smoothie was advertised above the counter as dairy free (6.95) and was served a smoothie with frozen yogurt in it. When asked about it at check out was asked if they could just scoop it out. Really... with a dairy allergy i don't think it works like that. The smoothie was VERY sweet and couldn't even finish half. Sending warning to others.. read more

Ice cream was good but overpriced. There are better options all around you, like Scoop's.

We were really excited to try this because of the 57 flavors. We walked into a small tiny store front stuffed full of stuff. It was the off season so they did not offer all the flavors. Mostly they offered things with chocolate, kind of disappointing not to have more choices. My husband and I both got cones with the homemade ice cream. While it was good, it was not great. The prices were so high - the amount of money paid was not a good deal. I can get better ice cream with more options at Cold Stone. They do offer soft serve which we did not try. Would have been cheaper though. As far as their chocolates go they were nothing special - just a lot of stuff dunked in chocolate like chocolate covered oreos or pretzels. We would not go back. Just not worth it. read more