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    Northern Lights Bakery

    4.6 (202 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sam J.

    We come here 5x's a week, once a year. Nothing better. It's funny that "Karen" gives them a 1 star because they were closed for a staffing issue. She's probably the same lady who puts her tent up in front of mine at the beach. Food - 5*, Service - 5*, Vibe - 5*. Mad Karen - 0*. WE LOVE NLB!

    Paula D.

    Remotely ordered custom cakes in advance of a vacation gathering of 34 family members for my sisters 80th birthday party. Northern Lights suggested two 8 inch round cakes and we agreed on one all vanilla one all chocolate. The icing on both was very light, creamy and delicious. I think the vanilla was more popular, as the chocolate was on the lighter side, not fudgy. The service was remarkable and we thank you for ease of communication and responsiveness!!

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    Chloe R.

    Very nice place with amazing staff. We got a dozen donuts of various flavors. I tasted a couple different types and they all tasted great from the maple glazed to the strawberry & sprinkles. We had also gotten duck donuts and I honestly prefer these ones even though they are not warm like duck donuts. These donuts are More dense and larger. What makes this place even greater is that we went back the next day to try some more stuff. I got a spinach croissant which was delicious. We also where given a bag of donuts! At first I thought they might have given them because they where old and not good enough to sell, but they tasted great! Would highly recommended trying this bakery!

    Nichole B.

    If your on vacation in OBX, and your looking for a cute place for quick breakfast sandwiches, danishes and doughnuts, Northern Lights Bakery is your place. Really nice family owned and operated coffee shop in the Corolla section of OBX. Me and my friends just snagged a few breakfast croissant sandwiches, a few danishes and a couple of coffees. You have an option to have them heat it up for you, or you can take it to go. Service is quick and efficient, they get you in and out. Definitely will return on my next family vacation

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    Melissa G.

    This is a beautiful bakery with a huge selection of pastries! The doughnuts were dense, in a good way, and the so rich and just yummy! The peach turnover - amazing! The cinnamon roll could feed a family of three! They sell whole pies, as well as, some bread.

    7am opening time and there is a line.
    Peps A.

    If you're looking for a quick breakfast option, Northern Lights Bakery is a decent place to stop. The donuts are pretty good, and I really enjoyed the Vietnamese coffee. It was strong and hit the spot on a hot morning. The only downside is that there was a massive line when I went. Be prepared to wait even if you go early.

    Menu and Vietnamese coffee

    Always a favorite when we come to obx. We always plan on spending two mornings at this non chain bakery. Such a wide variety of menu items for breakfast or dessert. I had three Vietnamese coffees this week!! Bacon egg croissant is classic. Even just a plain cake donut is perfection, crunchy outside with soft inside. Spinach croissants warmed. Putt putt next door is also a good addition to burn off some sugar.

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    Dakoda S.

    Obviously down here for vacation but man between the customer service and smells of fresh doughnuts or breakfast Sammy's or even the fresh shot of espresso being poured into my coffee.....,, this place is a must stop they offer cakes, tons of pastry's even macaroons and not to mention the gigantic cinnamon rolls. The place has sll you can ask for to represent a small town bakery. It's a must stop i recommend the cold brew and the doughnuts with an additional cinnamon roll or sticky bun.

    Trent O.

    Simply fantastic - earned every one of the five stars. Friendly staff, incredible artisan quality baked goods, efficient customer line management and expediting... in the entrance way and out the back door. This place knows what they are doing. Kind of a bummer they are closed Sundays, as quite honesty, I would have just gone back again tomorrow before we leave for the week. We got an assorted dozen donuts, some muffins and croissant and biscuit breakfast sandwiches. I don't know if there is much else to say. Plan on hitting this place if you find yourself in northern OBX near Corolla.

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

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    Excellent food, and great service The pastries and coffee here are excellent well worth a trip!

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    Great donuts and pastries. Just be prepared that there is usually a line during the busy season (10-20min wait).

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    Terrific coffee, friendly staff and one of the best Apple turnovers we've ever had. Looking forward to visiting again on future trips

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    A must visit!! Daily when we are here. Great service, go early. Breakfast pastries and coffee and the pies oh my!

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    Good breakfasts/ get there early for best pastry cake cookies supply // they go fast

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    They have delicious pastries, scones and muffins. Highly recommend. Good coffee too especially the cold brew. Worth waiting in line.

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    Best bakery on the island. Everything here is solid! Great coffee and barista, great donuts, great baked goods!

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    Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill

    4.0
    (732 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    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.

    Sadly, not the best experience. My suggestion to Ike's is to use your resources (staff) better…read more The food took forever to arrive, and when it did, it wasn't our order. The ladies bathroom had no soap left in the dispenser nor paper towels nor an air dryer .... When the right order arrived, it was delicious and we appreciated the food. We had to flag down our waitress who was also the bartender to pay. We were clearly done for a bit and it was frustrating to have to wait and then finally just get up and go over to get the ticket. A lot more attention was being paid to the bar patrons than we were offered. Finally, when we were leaving, my grandson held the door open for the group of ladies in their 80's that were entering the restaurant. The THREE staff members holding down the hostess station yelled at him to shut the door. Seriously? So my suggestion is to teach your staff to pay attention to your customers more frequently while dining, clean the restroom SEVERAL times a day, and discover that being kind to your elders is a sign of respect. How about coming from behind that desk and assisting the patrons in vs yelling at someone who's trying to help them into your establishment. It's too bad because we liked the food- but we won't be back after the experience.

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    Interior
    Blackened tuna bites. Yum!
    Blackened tuna bites. Yum!
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    Sweet Ness OBX

    5.0
    (9 reviews)
    15.2 mi

    Tucked in the Scarborough Shopping center, this hidden gem makes the best desserts. We got to meet…read moreowner/baker and her little one on this Friday morning. When we walked in, the smell of fresh baked goods enticed us to purchase a couple of cake slices. The cream cheese frosting was so delicious and creamy. The fresh blueberries popped out with flavor when we ate the cake slices. They are in the back side of the upper shopping area. They sell cake slices, cupcakes, and other fun treats.

    Y'ALL. I can't even put into words how much I LOVE this place…read more Tucked away here in Duck, NC on the beautiful Outer Banks, this little bakery is truly a hidden gem. Honestly, part of me wanted to keep it a secret... but it's way too good not to share! The cupcakes? Moist, soft, perfectly sweet, and topped with just the right amount of frosting + garnish. Absolute perfection. The cheesecake? Listen... it's "slap-your-mama" good. I'm talking about that close-your-eyes kind of bite that takes you straight back to a childhood memory. Pure magic. The red velvet? Heavenly. Moist, rich, and decadent enough to transport you to another time and place. I honestly believe food has the power to bring back memories -- and this bakery proves it. Every bite is a little trip down memory lane, and I promise, you'll feel it too. If you're visiting OBX or anywhere nearby... RUN, don't walk. ‍ Support local. Support passion. Support pure baking brilliance. Hash #DuckNC #OBX #OuterBanksEats #OuterBanksFoodie #OBXFoodie #OBXLife #DuckNCBakery #OBXEats #OuterBanksVacation #SupportLocal #Foodie #FoodieLife #FoodieFinds #SweetTooth #DessertGoals #CheesecakeLove #RedVelvetDreams #CupcakeCravings #BakeryMagic #HiddenGem

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    Clean and new but full with warm delicious smells.
    Clean and new but full with warm delicious smells.
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    Icing on the Cakes

    Icing on the Cakes

    3.4
    (5 reviews)
    20.7 mi

    I am so disappointed in the cupcakes that were done for my wedding…read more My friend was going to make the cup cakes and decorate them, however her father passed away and she was unable to do. We had to rush to find a place to make cupcakes and we found icings on the cake. It was two weeks prior to my wedding and I was worried I wouldn't find a place. I was so thrilled that icings on the cake said they could do the 4 dozen cupcakes and when asked if they could do sunflowers I was told yes. Especially seeing the cupcakes on the website icingsonthecakes.com (picture 3). What I got was so dissapointing. (Picture 1) which looks does not look like a professional did Thankfully I had friends who went out and fixed (picture 2). After spending over $200 dollars on cupcakes they should not have been fixed. I emailed the owner and did not receive a response back in 24 hours.

    Great service! Super nice and willing to answer my questions about our birthday cake. Purchased a…read moretripe fudge Kahlua cake for 10 people. Generous portions, pretty and so flavorful. Would definitely buy this cake again! The perfect amount of chocolate in my opinion, and I loved the mousse filling. The birthday girl ate 4 servings in 24 hours she liked it so much. It really was a pretty cake I wish I took better pictures to share.

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    Picture from icingonthecakes.com. I would have thought my cupcakes would have looked as good as the ones listed.
    Picture from icingonthecakes.com. I would have thought my cupcakes would have looked as good as the ones listed.
    This is what we picked up from the backery. Very dissapointing
    This is what we picked up from the backery. Very dissapointing
    So not only is this confectionery failure $1000, it managed to take out more desserts when it self-destructed!

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    So not only is this confectionery failure $1000, it managed to take out more desserts when it self-destructed!

    Northern Lights Bakery - bakeries - Updated July 2026

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