Continued 5 STAR LOVE AND ADMIRATION for Kind Cup coffee shop and its very cool, eclectic collection of handmade jewelry, home decor, art pieces and clothing housed inside (you would never guess all that's inside the shop unless you ventured in!). Kind Cup, first and foremost, is an indie coffee spot that has amazing (strong, not wimpy weak) coffee and latte drinks, a (usually well stocked) display case of baked goods (get there early in the busy season else the pickin's will be slim!). This time, I had the butter cake and it was delicious and complimented my flavored latte brilliantly. Staff is always friendly and amazing! Don't be in a huge rush when you go there and be sure to head out back - there's a beautifully manicured and cared for garden area with some seating and tables sprinkled around the grounds to sit, sip and take it all in - giving faraway feel vibes. I posted a bunch of new pics and vids this visit (including of the garden area) so check them out and see what the inside is like as well as a cool vid of the pretty garden area. I would recommend coming here (when it's not too hot lol) to stroll around the entire Historic Corolla Village. You can truly spend a day here - at least a few hours / half day - just park your car ANYWHERE - plenty of parking in the historic village and just start strolling. Everything is walkable and it's so easy to explore the area. Hit the tiny Corolla Village BBQ shack for great pork bbq sandwiches $10 (top off your sando with their coleslaw yum!), check out the famous Corolla lighthouse and stop in to the lighthouse gift shop, visit the maritime museum, stroll by the beautiful yellow painted Whalehead Club mansion, browse the Island Bookstore, visit the Wildlife Education Center / Museum or just be lazy and bring a chair and a book and camp out on a grassy spot overlooking the sound. The Kind Cup though should be your first stop to grab a latte and a pastry! Can't get much better than that! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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Just ate the best muffin I've ever had in my life on the way home from obx. Thanks to The Kind cup! Everything bagel muffin with cream cheese inside- everything bagel spices on top. Perfectly baked. Coffee was on par too. Great stop. Cute art offerings and souvenirs too. *sorry no muffin pic, I inhaled it like a seagull with a french fry. *I believe this is a special recipe from one of the locals. Chefs kiss! read more

i had their signature caramel latte iced and a pumpkin muffin. excellent espresso, good flavor and a perfect level of sweetness. the muffin was good but a bit dry. very cute cafe that also sold local art. read more

The Kind Cup - iced salted caramel latte and pumpkin muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

We had iced hot chocolates, salted caramel latte, and a plain latte. The kids loved having a fun morning drink! The lattes were well made. There was a line, but it moved quickly. The store has a lot of cute items for sale. read more

Came here for some delicious coffee after a fun bachelorette weekend. The shop is very cute and def have plenty of things to look at. The baristas were super nice and helpful with what we were looking for to order. There was some delicious baked goods for display but I decided to only get the coffee - I got their lavender honey coffee and it did not disappoint! The great touch were the chickens who came up to us at the table when we were eating outside. read more

Love the interior. Awesome decorations and cool things yo buy in there. I'm not that big of a coffee drinker but my friend got a iced caramel late and she enjoys it enough. A bit expensive but overall great vibes and very nice servers. Coffee was a bit more bitter than expected (not as sweet) but still nice vibes. Theres a beautiful garden right outside too so a great spit to eat and drink and just chill. read more

The Kind Cup - garden outside the coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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Cute little shop with the nicest baristas! We chatted and they made our hearts smile. The coffee is good but I prefer a darker heartier blend - but worth the stop for the chat and smiles! read more

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Good coffee and lots of treasures from local artists to shop. Actually, the art assortment is what I often go for. See which new earrings in stock etc. also close to so many other things! read more

This is the most adorable little coffee shop tucked away on an unsuspecting side street. Part coffee shop, part treasure trove of locally made home goods, jewelry, art, and more. They also serve baked goods and locally made treats here. The coffee shop menu features all the staples, plus some seasonal special options. Service is warm, welcoming and friendly. This is definitely a spot where you'll want to take your time perusing the goods. I could've honestly spent an hour going through all of the jewelry and admiring the artwork. If you have someone that you want to bring a souvenir home to this is definitely the spot. Great coffee, great vibes. read more

The cutest coffee shop to ever exist. This place feels like you just walked into your latest beach novel. The sweet historic cottage is picturesque with wild flowers outside and local treasures within. The barista was warm and friendly and service was quick! My coffee was ready fast enough that I wished I'd had more time to peruse the artisan-made gifts and pictures. I scooped up some packaged sweets for my kiddos (there were also some baked goods in a case) and I have a 20 oz vanilla latte which was fantastic. Will surely be stopping be again while visiting Corolla. read more

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The cutest coffee shop! You can look around and shop while you wait for your coffee. The coffee was so good! I got a latte and my husband got a americano. read more

Charming and cute little shop but unfortunately I had a not very good and extremely over-priced chai latte... maybe the coffee is better?

Coffee Shop No. 412 The Kind Cup Corolla, NC September 5, 2024 Is it an art shop? Is it a coffee roasting plant? Is it a cafe? The Kind Cup is all of these and so much more! After my son and I climbed the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and strolled through the Historic Corolla Park I was ready for an energy boost and the joy of another cortado. We walked under the canopy of trees, stopped to watch all the children playing at the chapel/school house and then crossed the street to the heart of the village to The Kind Cup. From across the street the first thing I noticed was the round black sign with white lettering, "Corolla's Coffee Roaster". If a shop roasters their own beans you can almost always guarantee a good cup of coffee; so I definitely had a jovial skip as I walked up to the shop. As I climbed the three steps to the porch a colorful sign caught my attention, "Art and Coffee are good for the soul". I had a good feeling I was about to walk into a gem. The Kind Cup is a brightly lit, well organized, and an inviting space for people to browse through local artists' work; everything from ceramics, to painting, jewelry, stationary and so much more. The bonus was the rich aroma of coffee lingering through the shop. I was in heaven. I spent 45 minutes walking through the shop admiring the artwork and marveling over the talented hands and spirit of the artists. I purchased a few items for family and friends and each of them commented on the positively on their gifts. The three you ladies at the coffee counter shared the magic of souther charm with all the customers. They were polite, engaging, easy to chat to and wore a sweet smile. We talked about coffee and the shop. Then one of the young ladies made a delicious cortado that I took out to their porch, sipped on and watched people walking in and out of the shop. The Kind Cup is definitely a spot you do not want to miss if you are ever visiting the Historic Corolla Village in the northern part of the Outer Banks. Enjoying life one cortado at a time! read more

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The coffee lacks flavor and doesn't taste like anything. Went with a group and all tried each others drinks and all agreed there's 0 flavor whatsoever read more

It just wasn't my cup of coffee. Location very very small inside and parking lot. Coffee is very strong if you like that then this is the best place for you. read more

Visited twice while I was in Corolla! It is a cute little shop, perfect for cup of coffee, latte or tea. They had bakery items, too! They sold a lot of cute gifty items. I enjoyed seeing what my family picked up. Service was friendly! read more

The Kind Cup is a Hallmark vibe type of establishment - with a pleasant aroma and a vast section of beverages and handmade gifts. Service was phenomenal, my wife's drink was exactly what she wanted, and our overall experience was ideal. Five Stars! read more

The Kind Cup - a truck parked in front of a white building - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

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We've been coming to the Corolla Village for over a decade, and this place has made it even better! The store is full of treasures that would and have made wonderful mementos of our trips. The beverages are also delicious and greatly enjoyed. My personal favorite is the Corolla Fog. It is sweet and has the perfect amount of lavender flavor. The coffee was enjoyed as well. We highly recommend this place! read more

The Kind Cup - Corolla Fog (so good!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Expresso was fantastic, freshly ground and brewed. Nice selection of gifts: wild horse photos, ceramics, etc.

We went here twice during our weekend in Corolla and loved it both times! Our first morning, we went right after watching the sunrise and there was already ~6-8 people waiting for the store to open up! The inside was super cute, they have so many gorgeous art pieces from local artists - from pottery, paintings, magnets etc. It's a charming and quaint shop inside. I got the salted caramel on my first day - delicious! My friends got the masala chai and the lavender and honey latte. Our favorite by far was the lavender and honey iced latte, it is perfectly sweet and just the right amount of lavender. SO good! Their pastries were also amazing - we got the German butter cake which was SO moist and delicious. Sadly, they didn't have their orange ginger muffin which sounded incredible but the blueberry muffin was equally yum. Can't wait to go back on our next trip to the outer banks! read more

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We went here 4 times over the course of a vacation. This place is the real deal. The cappuccinos we got were tasty and made with skill (neither under nor over extracted) , the staff were super friendly and the service was quick. What more could you ask for in a coffee shop? They also feature galleries with work from artists in the area which is pretty neat. read more

Staff was very friendly, we got blueberry muffins and a coffee that were good. Parking during peak season would definitely be a challenge. The store is very cute and they support local artists which is cool. read more

Best coffee in OBX. We have been coming for several years now and it's consistently good! The line can get long because everyone loves their coffee and service. The store has some local knick knacks for sale as well. read more

Great coffee and friendly service. Tucked away in the historic Corolla village. Will return! read more

The Kind Cup - Vanilla Oat Milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

The cutest little coffee shop right down the street from where we were staying on summer vacation. My sister found this gem and told us to check it out so the very next day my husband and I took our bikes to grab some coffee. The coffee was delicious and served quickly by a very friendly staff. Also, there was all kinds of art available to look at and buy. Very cool spot! read more

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Came here by accident and we weren't disappointed. Shop is small but has a lot of local artists items for sale. No iced coffee, only cold brew, but that's ok! Husband got a mocha and loved it wasn't overly sweet. Banana nut muffin did have a slight artificial banana taste but it was yummy still. Staff are super nice read more

Unfortunately, the coffee here was not great. A cute shop with lots of different pieces of art and collectibles- I had high hopes for my drink because it looked really good. However, the espresso tasted sour and the flavors of the syrup were lackluster and hardly detectable. We got a hazelnut latte and a peppermint bark latte, both of which you'd expect to be slightly sweet, but neither of them were and were honestly just gross. We threw them away soon after. The coffee is overpriced for what it is, and while I understand that beach prices will be high, it was just disappointing. Sorry to say that we will not be back. read more

The cold brew is amazing. I love that they also feature local artists- great gifts here. The house it's in is super cute!

This spot in Corolla is adorable! The staff was kind and efficient. The coffee is yummy and the cakes are delicious...then add the little art "rooms" with some nicely curated items and you just have a really special spot to enjoy! I'm so glad after all of these years traveling to Corolla, we finally found this spot! read more

Visited for the weekend and we walked here every morning! Adorable shops with local art, great coffee, and the banana muffins are so delicious! read more

Love the coffee house /art vibe. Very friendly. And good coffee selections. Friendly staff and clientele. Gets busy in high season.

The kind cup was a really quaint little coffee shop in town. We enjoyed it so much on the stay that we returned each day of our trip. Enjoyed a Corolla Fog, similar to a london fog with a twist. Delicious earl grey tea goodness with lavender and brown sugar. This was an excellent start to my day! read more

The Kind Cup - Earl grey tea, "corolla fog" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Nice small store with local art and good coffee. However, the cashier was certainly not "Kind", as she was very rude during our order. As a result, we will not return. Find a morning person to wait on your customers. read more

Good coffee with bold flavor. I had the chocolate croissants. They were not what I expected. read more

The Kind Cup - Local coffee shop. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Super local spot with great art and decor. The coffee was good and staff very friendly.

Our favorite place when we're in Corolla - they were open late for the Corolla Christmas Village which is super cute! Get the plain coffee cake and the butter cake - both are the best we've ever had! read more

The Kind Cup - Butter cake and the Corolla Fog - delish! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

This is my first time coming to The Kind Cup and I am so upset I haven't been here sooner! I ordered an ice vanilla latte with it milk and it was hands down the best latte I've had. We also ordered a banana chocolate muffin and that was just as good. Highly recommend coming here and I can see why people come here everyday during their stay in Corolla. There is also a very cute garden in the back with many different flowers and plants. read more

The Kind Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Coffee was good and the shop was a cute place with lots of arts. But at eleven dollars and change before tip for a four shot espresso mocha, no thanks. Won't be back. read more

Get to this place off the beaten path soon, cuz their coffee is so good it won't be long till their seasonal lines are out the door!! Got a recommendation from a local surf shop to head this way for a good crafted cup of coffee. Glad I found these awesome people towards the beginning of our stay, been long-boarding down to their perfect little shop every day this week. It's beautiful. When the line gets long, just place your order and check out the artwork from over 35 local artists. I got the "Iced Lavender Latte" every morning. I literally couldn't get enough of it. The baristas are kind, friendly, & willing to help you through your choice. Gems like this are what I'm always looking for, you won't be disappointed! read more

The Kind Cup - Chill'n just outside the shop (Iced Lavender Latte 20oz). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corolla, North Carolina

Charming cafe, great coffee, friendly service. They sell art and stuff also. Nice outdoor porch too.