We visited this place earlier in the morning, and the hype was real. The line took probably 40…read moreminutes. The prices were insanely reasonable for a bakery and one at the beach. Under five dollars for a massive cinnamon roll is great value. Fair prices all around. We tried a bunch of different things, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, fritters, cosmic brownie, and others. Friendly people and nice location.

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 $.

My go to when I'm in Corolla every year! I come almost everyday. Coffee is always good and staff…read moreare super friendly. They've offer a bunch of small local snacks to buy that are really good too! I believe it's owned by the same folks that own La Dolce Vita so I'm not surprised it's good! Cool modern coffee shop vibes.

The barista was very personable and kind, making you feel very welcome. The latte was solid…read more Definitely on the pricier side. Organized and clean.

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.

Hands down the best coffee on the island! The Liffster(peanut butter and chocolate)has been one of…read moremy favorite coffees to date! Amazing setup and do NOT let the line fool you. It's 1000% worth whatever wait and the girls in there are always haulin' to get every cup out fast! Also make sure and say hello to your pups that crosses the rainbow bridge. The yellow phone does just that!

This place was amazing!! Amazing coffee good vibe nice and friendly staff and very helpful. Every…read moretime I visit OBX I'll be coming in!

Admittedly, I didn't love my spinach and feta pastry so I asked to exchange it for something…read morecheaper I might like more. The staff was super understanding of this and offered me other options which made me much happier with their service. Super cute and cozy cafe overall. Would come again!

This place is a gem! Such a lovely area and just oozes cozy coffee shop vibes. My Coffee was great…read moreflavor and Ice Cold; perfect for the hot sun. Their food is exceptional especially their biscuits ! Everyone was so friendly and I was so surprised how good service was. Honestly one of the best coffee shops I've ever been to! It's too bad there is not one in my home town otherwise it would be my daily grab. Highly recommend.

Very cute but disorganized like system. We went on a Saturday morning and the line was out the…read moredoor. I saw at least 4-5 people go in the other door and jump in line to order. We wanted to try breakfast here but there weren't any gluten free options. The coffee was pretty good and there is a bunch of nice tables outside to hangout.

Lighthouse bagels is one of the many highlights on our vacation in Corolla. My family was hyping up…read morea trip to lighthouse bagels leading up to our vacation and we stopped in the first morning we were here. Be sure to get here early as it's always busy! The French toast bagels are next level, but you can't go wrong with any of their menu items. They have cold brew coffee, too!

Lighthouse Bagels is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Corolla. Honestly, this is one of…read morethe few places in the area where I consistently leave thinking, "That was actually delicious." I come here multiple times whenever I'm staying in the area, and I'll even drive from other parts of the OBX just to get a bagel here. The selection is fantastic, and I've never had a bad bagel. Everything I've tried has been delicious and worth the trip. The wait times can definitely be long, especially when they're busy. I do wish they had a better system for letting customers know when their order is ready. An order screen showing the numbers that are in progress and ready would make a huge difference. It can be difficult to hear or know when your number is called. That said, the food is absolutely worth the wait. Seating can also be competitive, but it's worth fighting for a picnic table and enjoying your bagel outside. If you're in Corolla, this is a must-visit.

Easily the best coffee shop I visited while in OBX…read more Tons of in house seasonal syrups that weren't too sweet, a full menu of both the basics and specialty drinks, lots of seating both indoors and outdoors, and really kind staff. I got their hibiscus tea and an iced coffee which I added their fig syrup to. Tea was balanced and coffee was super smooth. Also got their breakfast burrito which was so delicious!! They didn't skimp on the egg or avocado and the wrap wasn't too thick. Honestly wish I had something like this close to me because I'd be a regular.

Such a lovely, light filled, and welcoming local coffee shop and roaster! Shore the significant…read moreamount of space inside for working, meetings, such. Visiting for an annual family vacation, but I only discovered this spot this year. Wonderful staff! Incredible friendly, quick service, and can't handle quite a long line of customers (today for example). I plan on coming in later to writer and do work that must done. Actually, looking for to it! I would love to see Shore Coffee in Milwaukee. But definitely has that Outer Banks, NC vibe. Love it! 10/10 recommend!

Flavorless and pricey. Nice workers but smoothies are not good. They are not sweet and they are…read moresmall and expensive.

Cool little spot with a great acai bowl!! Came back later the same day for round ! Staff was super…read morefriendly as well!

Awesome spot to get coffee and breakfast among all the books and souvenirs. Went a couple different…read moretimes and the people are super friendly. There's also fun outdoor spots to sit by the pond.

Duck's Cottage is a coffee and book shop located in the waterfront shops in Duck, NC. There's…read moreplenty of free parking in the lot in the complex, but there's limited indoor and outdoor seating. They've recently changed their weekend hours to close earlier at 12pm on Saturdays. They also accept tap to pay, but enact a % charge on all credit transactions. The ambiance inside can be described as rustic and quaint. It's really cute if you're looking to read and chill. It can get crowded as they're usually busy, but this is a great place to come if you're looking to relax. They have both hot and iced drinks with milk alternatives. The iced drinks come in medium (16oz) and large and the hot drinks come in small (12oz), medium and large. The banana cream pie latte was delicious. It tasted like caramel and bananas, paired well with the coffee, and was the perfect amount of sweet. The bumbleberry pie was okay too but the fruit and coffee combination wasn't my favorite. I'd definitely recommend coming here in the morning for coffee and browsing for books if you're in Duck, NC.

This cute little shop is tucked away but they still pack a punch. Their drinks were delicious. I…read moregot the deluxe breakfast burrito and it was delicious. Service was kind and helpful.

Was down in OBX last week for annual family vacay and it rained the whole time. Went to Corolla to…read moreget out of the house, and super happy I did! Off the beaten path but so worth it! Was greeted by James who asked for a good Taylor Swift song to play, chatted with Erica and Conan who introduced us to some locals and explained their product. Had the Deluxe Burrito and a Pine Island juice. Asked for it super spicy (the burrito-not the juice) and Sandy the cook delivered. Was perfect pregame for a nap on a rainy afternoon. Would definitely go back again!