Oh man...where do I start?! If you love cinnamon rolls or cheese danish...just go...you won't be…read moredisappointed!! We went two days in a row! The Nutella ice coffee was good too! There will be a line out the door, but that's how you know you should go check them out! Get there early before they sell out!

After my experience at multiple Donut shops across the U.S I would rate Northern Lights Bakery one…read moreof the lesser experiences. To get straight to the point, the donuts are dense and not worth the wait/price. The worker was manning the cashier and putting donuts in boxes although she did have gloves, the gloves didn't seem to be getting changed. Not sure if some people down south have taste but the line to this place was long. There were flies everywhere. Although the staff were nice, they are understaffed and not clean. This place is another beach vacation money grab to travelers. Update: Found a baked in hair in one of the glazed donuts. Never Again DO NOT waste your $.

The icecream itself is phenomenal, and the ambience is cute, but I ordered and tipped nicely, and…read morethen proceeded to get yelled at by one of the staff when I asked for a lid for the order that she was making FOR ME and got told to order at the other end when I had already ordered. I proceeded to explain that I had already ordered and she proceeded to still be rude towards me and did not apologize for her brash behavior. I have been there before and enjoyed the service, but this was completely unacceptable customer service. I now regret tipping handsomely.

Nothing that stands out necessarily from other ice cream shops, but had a good experience. Been…read morehere every time we come down to Corolla, and no complaints besides wishing they had more seating. There are a few outdoor seats at the end of that small strip

Can you milk a banana? The folks at banana dog have figured it out somehow, offering an array of…read morecoffee concoctions featuring banana milk. I would have never thought coffee and banana would be such an unbeatable combo but man, what an inventive idea. Banana Dog Cafe operates out of a little mobile food truck in a parking lot. You can't miss the yellow awning (and if you do, just look for the line of people. There's a small bench nearby, but this is really a grab and go type of place. The line moved fairly quickly, and we were able to place our order and wait off to the side. I went with their signature Dixie Girl which was one of the best iced lattes I've had in my life. I'm not exaggerating. It's made with espresso, their signature banana milk, cinnamon and toffee syrup. It's sweet without being too sweet. Speaking of sweet, their menu ranks their drinks in terms of sweetness which really helps guide you in the right direction, especially for first timers. Would highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area.

Adorable little trailer coffee shop in the White Horse Inn parking lot…read more Black coffee, Americanos, lattes, macchiatos + lots of fun flavored drinks. Plus it's an adorable brand! Got a cozy sweatshirt and they have a lot of t-shirts for sale. The barista was friendly and they have seats outside the inn we got to relax in.

We go here several times during the week when we are here! Have tried a sampling of almost…read moreeverything and you can't go wrong. Top bakery!

My favorite bakery when visiting the Outer Banks. We always make it a point to stop here at least…read moretwo or three times each week we're in town.

Best ice cream in the OBX... possibly my favorite ice cream place in the US. My favorites are the…read morelemon bar and banana pudding. These two options have a good balance of mixed in ingredients - similar to Coldstone. They have a good menu of other flavors.

This was mostly a toy store with a small section where ice cream was ordered. It also seemed like…read moreice cream could be ordered on the outside at certain times too. They had a number of homemade flavors to choose from. The staff was friendly and patient as we decided what to order. I had a small cup ($6) of their amaretto cherry tide. There were chocolate shavings with enough of a cherry taste as well. The ice cream as a whole was very fulfilling and creamy. There was a subtle amaretto flavoring, but a big cherry in my scoop had plenty of the amaretto flavoring. It was an interesting flavor that was satisfying. I also tried the brownie wave. I usually do not like brownie pieces in ice cream, but I did enjoy this one. Without the brownie pieces, it was just a light chocolate flavor. Will I go back? Yes.

This is for the location in Southern Shores that used to be the McDonald. And surprisingly, it was…read morethe drive-through! I had Been in one other time and sat inside and was impressed by the product and the service. This time I was literally turning around in the parking lot and decided to grab a coffee and see if they had a chocolate croissant. I didn't expect to be cheerfully asked if I wanted the pastry warmed up and anything specific about the coffee... The young lady was such a brand ambassador for your store. And of course, the croissant was perfect, as was the cold brew coffee. Thank you so much.

Decided to skip Starbucks and give a local spot a chance…read more Really don't understand the good reviews. My husband went in for a drip coffee. We don't usually tip for a single drip coffee, but he was feeling generous. Right after the transaction was completed, the girl behind the counter handed him a cup and pointed to a self-serve coffee area. We tipped so she could charge us, take our money, and then we could serve ourselves. To make matters worse, he said the coffee was terrible. ‍

Love John's been going since I was a kid very timeless They…read morejust need to updated their phone number tried calling and couldn't connect to anyone

This little beach shack is a favorite of mine, and for good reason. The milkshakes are outstanding,…read morethick, cold, and exactly what you want after a day in the sun. The fried fish and shrimp are just as good, crispy and fresh every time. Burgers are solid too, nothing fancy, but they hit the spot. The reason I'm not giving five stars is the service is painfully slow, even when it's not that busy, and they frequently run out of menu items by early afternoon. If they tightened up the kitchen pace and kept better stock, this would be a 5 star spot without question. Still worth the visit, just go early and be patient

This was a festive treat during our visit to the Outer Banks earlier this year. After reading the…read morereviews and looking over the craft bagel menu, I knew we had to make a brunch stop to see how the locals live! Barrier Island Bagels offers a variety of bagel sandwich options, build your own bagels with different spreads, and there are cocktails available, too! Fancy! On our visit we were seated pretty fast even though the place was full. Our server was friendly and attentive. My husband and I really enjoyed the two toasted bagel sandwiches we ordered and shared. One was sweet and the other savory. There were several customers picking up orders and the counter stayed busy with walk-ins, too. This is definitely a popular, fun, and cozy option for locals and tourists alike.

Wow! My wife was eyeing this place during our weekend trip to Kitty Hawk. And I'm glad she…read moreconvinced me to treat her to breakfast. We knew it would be a fun spot because of the full parking lot. We were pleasantly surprised to get seated fairly quickly. The menu included Craft Bagels that come toasted, and a variety of drink options. We ordered The Delbert on a Sesame bagel and the French Kiss on a French Toast bagel to share. Both were delicious! Barrier Island Bagels is a great option for brunch with a local flare that's so inviting. It has something to please every tastebud. We will definitely be back!