Coffee Shop No. 410 Outer Bean Kitty Hawk, NC September 5, 2024 If there is one thing I have learned over the last two in and a half years it's that a genuine smile and a warm greeting goes a really long way. It can transform an ordinary drink into something special. It makes the magic of coffee last throughout the entire day. I was immediately welcomed when I walked into the Outer Bean. Initially, I was bummed because cortados were not on the menu. I asked the barista if she would try to make one. She said sure. I gave her general directions and she walked to the espresso machine. A couple of minutes later she handed me a cup with two shots of espresso and a stainless steel pitcher with steamed milk. The barista said, "Why don't you add the milk in so you get it just the way you want." I thought this was a thoughtful gesture. I thanked her and made my cortado. We chatted a bit. It turned out she is Thai and my husband is Thai; and I love to talk about Thailand. I took a few pictures. We exchanged goodbyes and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I exited the cafe with a genuine smile and a very positive impression of the Outer Bean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Smiles are free and they can elevate and/or improve any situation. Plus, folks always look better when they smile. I hope you make this world a better place by sharing your smile with someone today. Thank you to the barista at Outer Bean who shared her smile and made my day brighter. Enjoying life one cortado at a time! read more

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I grabbed a coffee at Outer Bean after fishing in Kill Devil Hills. To be fully transparent, I did not order food or specialty coffee. The coffee was fine, but nothing spectacular. It got the job done as I enjoy one cup a day and was a bit behind schedule. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small, but perfect for a coffee shop where take out is mostly occurring.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Walking into the coffee shop I didn't get a warm and inviting feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The woman who is working almost seemed annoyed with our ordering. Our biggest issue is that my husband's coffee was almost completely coffee grounds. My husband ordered a coffee with a shot of espresso. There were so many coffee grounds that he couldn't finish the drink because he kept ingesting the grounds. In my vanilla latte, I watched her pump almost 6 pumps of vanilla into my coffee and that was the most I've ever seen There are so many incredible coffee shops in the area. I just don't think I would return to this one. read more

The food was so wonderful here! Definitely a must have for healthy breakfast/ lunch items. read more

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My husband and I stopped in on our way into town for our OBX visit. Got there for a late lunch and there was only one other table dinning. I got the Vegan Panini with hummus and vegetables. I loved that there was a ton of veggies but thought the bread could have been larger; both my and my husband sandwich (BLT) were on basic store bought buns that were pressed. Though it was good, we were both not filled up by the size of the sandwich which felt small for the price. read more

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The woman taking orders was a little direct and possibly not super happy to be working, but the food and coffee was excellent. We had the açaí bowl and green bowl along with a coffee and lavender latte. The food was great: tasty, fresh, well prepared. Nice to eat such healthy food. Coffee was tasty. And to top it off, prices were very reasonable. read more

Food was NOT worth the price. I eat at a lot of local places and this is definitely one I would NOT come back to, I ended up throwing away half of my food, the panini tasted like Sams's club pizza (cheap and not good). To put the Cherry on top the window front seating is probably the most uncomfortable seating. Table feels tacky and dirty. Looking for a good OBX breakfast? It's not here... read more

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First time I try this coffee place everything was delicious we got the golden milk a fruit juice and regular coffee but the best was the salmon sandwich is out of this world great job the the lady that made the sandwiches she was a little faster then the one making the drinks but she seem new .. will come back again for sure! read more

Stopped in here for breakfast and it is such a cute little spot. The service was great. Everyone is very friendly and their menu is huge! Everything from breakfast, lunch, smoothies and juices. I got a bagel and a beet juice. The juice was fresh and super delicious! Highly recommend! read more

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We stopped here while on a family vacation. The location is right off the main road and easy to find. The staff was friendly and quick. We ordered caramel lattes decaf and they were tasty. If you are in need of a coffee, check this place out. read more

I love that they have gluten free bread for breakfast sandwiches. And because most gluten free bread is the size of my palm, they made me two mini breakfast sandwiches without me asking. Thank you! Also love the online ordering system so we can grab and go. read more

We stop by every time we are in the outer banks. It is so worth a 5-10 minute detour.

We tried 4 different coffee places around the area, Outer Bean by far has the best espresso/coffee drinks on this side of the island. Great prices and very friendly staff! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was mellow and open spaces.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Try the iced coffee, really good there. Don't expect Starbucks, more organic ingredients. read more

Service with a smile to start with and a great tasting Hazelnut coffee finish with a lemon bar locally made, a little heaven in Kitty Hawk , NC. I highly recommend to come by and visit. read more

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The food was great! And service was good as well. I am from New York so to have something made quickly down here exactly how I wanted it is nice. I was skeptical about the hard boiled eggs in the breakfast sandwiches but after I tried I ordered another to go! read more

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Amazing!!! Best service I've experienced in a coffee shop or restaurant for that matter. From my time as a barista, I can be picky when it comes to espresso. However, the Peruvian coffee here is some of the best espresso I've had! The prices are reasonable and the sandwiches are excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are in the area, give this cozy coffee joint a try![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This place is on a whole other level!!! Firstly, VEGAN, WFPB options are on point (veggie panini YUMMM). And their freshly pressed organic juices!!! Staff is always friendly, welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend. read more

Our party of 3 (2 vegetarians and 1 vegan) absolutely loved our lunches here. The owner was friendly and accommodating and obviously puts time and intention into her recipes. We didn't feel like her veggie options were an afterthought, like they were most other places in the OBX. The basil pesto and sun-dried tomato pesto were stellar. The fresh mozzarella was creamy and delicious. Her smoothies and coffee drinks were delicious as well. This was by far our favorite place to eat on our vacation! read more

Best Mediterranean salad anywhere, not just OBX. Wasn't as into the protein smoothie, but it was well made. Folks really friendly.

The cashier was very confused when I ask what flavor of bagels they had for a breakfast sandwich, after a few minutes of back and forth she finally said "we only have plain bagels". They don't have sausage for their breakfast sandwiches. The bacon was microwaved, they put sliced hard boiled eggs and cheese on my sandwich, the menu isn't clear about their style of sandwich. In the end it wasn't bad, but I won't be returning. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat at the front window bar to eat, the bar area was was not wiped down from previous diners, crumbs, cup stains not very appetizing environment to eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Outer Bean is an absolute gem in the Outer Banks! [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee was phenomenal--smooth, rich, and expertly crafted. Highly recommend! read more

I got the tomato basil sandwich on a bagel and it was so delicious. Staff were so nice and considerate. They made sure I got a delicious meal! I originally was going to do a make your own sandwich and was basically ordering the tomato basil so the staff suggested that and it was so good! It was fresh and the mozzarella was delicious. Would get that again! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a cute little place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The woman working here was pretty rude. Let us know the menu was outside and to come in again when we knew what we wanted. The coffee was okay - there are better options for better prices in OBX. read more

We were craving fresh juices and initially drove to the Duck location only to learn it's closed for the season (someone should probably tell Google and Yelp because we saw others walk up only to be disappointed, too). But we made the drive to Kitty Hawk and we're glad we did! We ordered Mean green and juices which hit the spot. We also ordered coffee drinks just to try their coffee and their beans have a very nice flavor. I also ordered the vegan salad which was very fresh and filling. I ordered it without the dressing just to be celiac safe. The next day we returned for more green juices. I also tried their acai bowl, which was passable. I ordered it without granola to make it gluten free. The base was missing the right texture. Perhaps it had too much banana and that made it liquify? Not sure but it was a soupy acai bowl. They topped it with pear, apple, blueberries, banana and dried coconut shavings which was not a good mix. If I had a craving for acai bowls, I'd probably make the drive to Island Smoothie in Corolla instead. But for everything else, this was fantastic. Great service, easy online ordering and good food and juices. Would definitely recommend! read more

The 5 stars is primarily for the service, not necessarily the coffee. The girl working was very nice. I ordered a mocha but had said I didn't want it super sweet, and an extra shot. She was very accommodating! Made it exactly how I wanted. Even labeled the two mocha so we wouldn't get confused about which one had the extra shot. Coffee was okay! I've been spoiled with phenomenal coffee back home and end up comparing all coffee to it, which doesn't seem fair lol It was strong! And just enough sweet. They have that really crunchy small ice, I don't see that often in coffee. I didn't get any food, but there was a decent size menu! Ove good experience, I'd go back! read more

We made it a priority to eat here daily on our mini vacation. If you're looking for quality food with real ingredients Outer Bean Juice & Java is the place to go. read more

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We are so happy to have found this cute little place! We like to patronize local establishments whenever possible. Since I am a vegetarian, I appreciate the emphasis on vegetarian/vegan choices, but there are meaty options, too. Both my husband and I got hot breakfast sandwiches, which were obviously NOT just thrown into a microwave, but prepared to order. The coffee, tea, and mocha were just right, also. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the set-up for covid-19 was excellent. read more

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Not one to give 5 stars often, but the service we received here was too good to not acknowledge. The store is small... there are about 4 tables inside, and ~5 seats at the bar. Additional seating can be found outside. After we ordered the woman who I assume is the owner saw us standing waiting for our food and offered to make room for us since all the seats were full. She had little pop up stools in the corner and was able to fit us at the bar. It was a great contingency plan. Onto the food and coffee. Our order came out so quickly. You have a direct eye line into the process as the kitchen is right behind the bar. The staff moves so quickly and efficiently. It was really impressive to watch them work. My partner got the light roast (Guatemalan) and loved it. He also got the green grain bowl. The portion size was huge so he was unable to finish it but it was great -- full of granola/ sunflower seeds/ strawberries/ banana/ apples/ walnuts and other stuff. I ordered one of the specialty coffees, the snickers bar, which is a mocha with caramel and hazelnut. It was really good. Would certainly recommend. As for food, I got the vegan sandwich. It had a very medi taste -- full of hummus, olive paste, cucumbers, apples, and spinach. It was delicious. Definitely a place worth checking out!! read more

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Stopped here for a breakfast sandwich on our way home from vacation in the Outerbanks. The service provided was pleasant. However the breakfast sandwiches we ordered were not good. The boiled egg concept simply does not work on a bagel stuck to too much flavorless cheese along with 3 small undercooked pieces of bacon. My suggestion is to remove bagel breakfast sandwiches from you menu & stick to coffee & smoothies read more

Great fresh good good coffee and great healthy food! I recommthis if want a good different and healthy alternative.

Unique flavors of coffee and pretty good breakfast snacks! I got a hummus sandwich and a snickers iced coffee and it was great. Looks like it's a family run shop which I love to support! read more

This place is flying under the radar. We sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and attentive without being invasive. Great drinks. Delicious meal. More baja or California style tacos which is what we prefer. Loved it! Can't believe it took us so long to go! read more

One of the best hidden secrets in OBX, you owe it to yourself to make a stop at Outer Bean. Try the bacon egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, and you must get one of their famous Paninis. Turkey, Tomato mozzarella, or Veg Pesto you can't go wrong. Make sure you try a refreshing coffee, Snickers Bar frappe or a delightful juice like Mango Delight. Make sure you order online beforehand for the best experience! read more

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Maybe the food here is pretty good, but we just ordered a cappuccino. Nah... that's not a cappuccino.

Yogurt bowl with granola and fresh fruit was delicious. Iced chai tea the best. Everyone was very friendly.

Arguably one of the worst run businesses I've been too. Two people working here and we waited 45 minutes for a slice of avocado on cold bread. Absolutely horrendous experience. read more

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My husband and I stopped by the Outer Bean for breakfast and I'm so glad that we did. He ordered an Acai bowl and I had a granola and fruit parfait with plain yogurt and honey. Both were so good and full of fresh ingredients, especially the fruit. It was obvious that everything was made fresh to order. The coffee was delicious as well. I always love being able to support local spots when in a new area! read more

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Ordered a chai latte and a mocha for takeout. The chai was sickeningly sweet and the cinnamon mocha was like brown water with no flavor.

Excellent vegetarian/vegan options, great espresso and smoothies. It's hard to find a place that can serve my sons bacon and eggs/smoothies and my wife and I a good cappuccino or matcha latte with a tasty vegan breakfast (the green bowl was excellent). Highly recommended. read more

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