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    Northern Lights Bakery

    4.6 (198 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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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

    Chocolate croissant
    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.

    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.

    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.

    Cinnamon twist
    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.

    Everything Bagel
    Kyle B.

    By far my favorite bakery! I've yet to find a better quality spot in any other places that I've traveled. Everything is always fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the Cinnamon Rolls. The staff is very friendly too.

    Flavorful Egg croissant with buttery goodness, Crazy yummy muffin oozing with cream cheese, and other tasty treats!

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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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    2 years ago

    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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    Donutz On A Stick - Gluten Free Donuts

    Donutz On A Stick

    4.3(251 reviews)
    14.8 mi
    $

    Step aside Duck Donuts, everyone knows food tastes better off a stick! haha And no, those aren't…read moreduplicate photos, we just had to keep coming back for more! The pattern one may notice across my reviews is that my family and I are creatures of habit and when we are in town for our annual family vacation we have some non-negotiable stops. Donutz On A Stick being one of them! While they are tucked into a corner in the Wee Winks Square shopping center, just follow the fresh smell of baked goods :D While they also serve ice cream (I'm sure also good for Summer months especially), you obviously have to get some donuts while you're here. They have a variety of options to choose from (and a cute display window to see what they look like and help you choose, or make the decision harder depending on who you are haha). A small stick is 2 donuts of the same kind and a large stick is 4 donuts total, 2 of 2 flavors (or 4 of the same if you're really committed ;D). You just can't beat the melt-in your mouthness of freshly made donuts. As in, made when you order!! As pictured, we're fans of the rainbow, tuxedo especially, but you really can't go wrong, because the base donuts are solid quality, so the toppings are just whatever suits your fancy in the moment. If you're a coffee person, make sure to get an iced coffee to go with your donuts, they make their own iced coffee cubes so your drink never gets watered down even as it melts! So smooth, so tasty! Cause we come around Thanksgiving, it gets dark early. The shopping center doesn't appear to be well lit at night, so don't let that dissuade you from an evening treat. They're open! And they also update their hours online, so google should usually be accurate as well :)

    Quick service -- got our order in under 2 minutes. Really tasty. Would recommend the Cinnamon Roll…read moreand the Vanilla Coconut doughnuts!

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    Donut sundae with Cinnamon Roll donuts and Rocky Road Ice Cream.

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    5.0(9 reviews)
    15.2 mi

    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

    What an awesome little bakery! We ran across this bakery in the Scarborough shopping plaza and…read moreglad we did! Just picked a couple things to go and wow what great desserts! Clean and organized with friendly customer service!

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    Sweet Ness OBX - 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 - This is how my friends corrected

    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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    Icing on the Cakes - 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.

    Icing on the Cakes - This is what we picked up from the backery. Very dissapointing

    This is what we picked up from the backery. Very dissapointing

    Icing on the Cakes - 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!

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