The customer service was wonderful as well as the donuts, sandwiches and coffee/drinks! As soon as…read moreyou walked in it smelled amazing!

Absolutely love the small cafe vibes in this place! These are truly some of the best donuts I have…read moreever had and come here everyday while at the OBX! My family loves the breakfast sandwiches. I suggest you arrive as early as possible because there always a line out the door and they sell out! The only thing is the coffee could use some improvement

We had a group of 12 Grannies and went in for breakfast around 10am on a Tuesday. We were seated…read moreinside immediately. Our server, Henry, took such good care of us! Shay was awesome too! Several of us ordered the Western omelette but there was a wide variety from the menu ordered, including the Eggs Benedict. There were no complaints from our group, only praise for excellent meals and service. The omelette was probably the best I've ever had. Several of us also ordered a side of grits that were SOOOOOO good. Do yourself a favor and definitely give First Light a try! Your taste buds won't regret it.

The food was excellent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. It had some interesting art…read morepieces using mosaic tile.

Came here for a Bachlorette weekend get away and this was one of the stops we had to go to for…read morebreakfast! I love that this was walking distance from the house that we had rented out but we def had to call our friends to come pick us up because we def got a bunch of bagels for the girls to have for breakfast. We each got different types of bagel and a container of their fresh baked coffee cakes. EVERYTHING was delicious and still hot when we brought the food back home. The staff were super friendly and fast at getting our orders in and checking us out. Love the different types of sandwiches that they offer - my friend and I ended up saving one of the bagels to eat on the way back home to RVA.

Delicious bagel sandwiches in the heart of Corolla. Friendly staff and quick process. Visiting…read moreduring the off season was a great perk as well. Lots of bagel flavor options and each were well-made. The shop has good parking. Can't wait to go back!

Breakfast at Chicken Coop was excellent. The biscuits were 10/10, the bacon perfectly crispy, and…read morethe sunny side up eggs cooked just right. The baked apples are perfectly seasoned, tender and delicious. Service was great! Would recommend for breakfast.

tl;dr: stick with a chicken dish and you will be very happy…read more Interesting little place, connected to a gas station. As you walk in you note the feel of it being a converted diner made to look like a country place. You grab your own menu, seat yourself, and walk up to the bar/register when ready to order. If the first time, you need a minute to get your bearings. Food ordered (3% fee is not using the cash "discount" FYI, pretty common around here and absurd given these OBX prices). Drinks are self serve. Some coke products and excellent tea. This was the end of breakfast around 10:30/11, so it was empty. Service was pretty quick. (they bring it to the table). I thought the breakfast pricing was fair. Shrimp and grits for $12, etc. Especially for the portion sizes. Two things I didn't care for. -The ceilling tiles were crazy dirty and stained and the flor light bulbs were uncovered. -The shrimp and grits needs a re-do. It's huge, with a base of grits, ladels of bacon gravy, and about 5 shrimp and cheddar cheese. It's more like a shrimp, grits, gravy, cheese casserole. I would have much rather had a base of grits, the gravy scooped in the middle with shrimp stuck in it, and topped with cheese. Even with all that you'd think there would be flavor. It was kind of bland minus the occasionally greasy/burnt bacon piece. Also, the shrimp were flavorful but over-cooked and tail on, which is traditional--but in the casserole were a pain in the butt to get the tail off/cut. I know they can do good flavors and plates. My spouse's chicken biscut...omg the hand-breaded chicken was fantastic! My son's baked apples were to die for. You Philly visitors will be happy to see scrapples on the menu - yuck. All in, I would repeat and stick to chicken and the chicken coop.

Excellent food. My husband had the shrimp basket with fries and I had the crabby wings. Both were…read moredelicious and we would definitely order again. Jeannette was our waitress. She checked in a couple of times but wasn't overbearing. The restaurant is bright and clean. Jeannette quickly cleaned off the tables as other customers left.

Great service, great food!! Wish we were in the area longer to go back. I had a blackened fish…read moresandwich, my husband had the crab cake sandwich, both super good.

Ceaser salad was on point.Customer service was mind changing.I absolutely had my mind changed…read moreabout a basket meal.My new favorite spot to pop in for a quick meal.

Definitely have to be paying attention to find this place! Check the hours too- hours vary based on…read morewhat app you are looking at. Excellent food! Had plenty of options to choose from. We ordered to then have a seat in the outside area. Lovely place to sit when weather is good! Food came out 10ish minutes after placing the order! Soo good! Zero complaints from us!

This place is small with only a few tables so we weren't sure we were going to get in because there…read morewas a large group there. Fortunately, they had outdoor seating available and we were promptly seated. Our waitress was very knowledgeable, friendly, and answered any questions we had about the food. She told us she was Jamaican and that the food had a Caribbean flare in regard to taste. When the crab dip came out, we were pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was, and covered with a great crust of broiled cheese. The crab dip was below the cheese, and was a nice sized portion, and tasted excellent, with nice chunks of crab meat and good flavor. Our main course was a very generous portion and came out quickly. Our waitress was so attentive and made sure everything came out hot, correct, and in a reasonable amount of time. As you can see in the photos, the food looked delicious and we were NOT disappointed when we got to dig in. The crab cakes were loaded with chunks of crab and little filling. The salad was cold and crisp, and complimented the crab cake nicely. The burrata cheese deliciously dressed the penne ala vodka and made a symphony of flavor on the tongue. We were too full to try dessert, but will definitely be back to try their other dishes! Highly recommended!!

Pros: Made last minute reservations for our party of 5. Staff was friendly and efficient. The…read moremenu had some interesting options. Cons: the food was overall not good. The burrata app. I have no idea what the concept was other than not good. Mozzarella sticks tastes frozen. I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken; Chicken inedible. Husband had a crab cake. No real visible crab. Chicken parm, Nope. One in our party liked his seafood pasta. We had two bottles of Pinot Gris. Good, not bad price point but not chilled.

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.

Doppio is a great spot to grab an espresso drink at Timbuck II. The menu is expensive when compared…read moreto other local coffee shops in Corolla & Duck, but the atmosphere and espresso are nice. The staff were pleasant and helpful, and it didn't take long at all for them to make my drink!

The menu definitely lets you know that the chef is thoughtful about each component to every dish…read more There are sweet elements tied to savory elements and enough heat or acidity to address the different proteins. I really enjoyed each of the dish and all the beers that are on a tap is the highlight of the restaurant. There are two long tables in the middle for larger groups. The seats are surrounded by TVs and a great spot for the family. The second shift breakfast burger is delicious! The Pork belly BLT is also more refined and will please finer palates. The crispy apple jack chicken has all the ingredients for a delicious sandwich. But I would replace the 3 chicken tenders for a large chunk of chicken breast. That would make the sandwich perfect. If you're looking for a great restaurant for the family during your vacation... take a ride and check it out!

Stopped by for some much needed nutrition and what a neat place. Service was amazeballs and the…read morefood was delightful. The place is a little smaller than I thought, but it was perfect for lunch. Great place to visit as you wait to enter your Corolla beach house.

This was near where we stayed so it was convenient and we could charge to our room. The food is…read moreexcellent. The staff was attentive without being overbearing. Also, the staff was entertaining as well. It's a little pricy but food is delicious. And, the sunsets are incredible.

A mixed bag. Given the location in Sanderling the prices were fairly reasonable for a sunday…read moremothers day brunch menu. Lovely setting for outdoor eating. Food was solid - not spectacular but good. Waiter was friendly and engaging. Ok now the bad part. My god they were SLOOOOW. 1 pm reservation and we were there at 1259. Hostess not super welcoming seemed to be in a state of constant anxiety. Restaurant maybe half full? 18 minutes in no water no staff had been to our table. I went to say something and ran into the waiter who was coming to greet us. Apologized for the delay which was nice. Ordered drinks including a black coffee and water. Got the coffee 35 minutes after arrival. Water about 25 minutes in. Forgot our kids juice. Our food arrived an HOUR after our reservation. We had a 4 year old so not great but the weather was nice and we all left full. But guys the service need HELP!