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I look forward to a few bowls each year while on vacation in Rodanthe. The Hatteras bowl is awesome…read morewith blueberries. Another favorite is the Backdoor bowl. Like most things on the island, they don't open until 9 and the parking lot is full by 8:45. I highly recommend ordering ahead online or you will be waiting 30 minutes if you plan on ordering there. Also, it is mosquito central so you will not only leave with a delicious açaí bowl but a thousand bug bites. The parking lot can be tough to navigate if full, I typically park in the gravel lot just south of Hatteras Bowls and walk to the counter to pick up my to-go order.

Good variety of smoothies and bowls, and a nice stop on a bike ride when staying in Waves. Would…read morenot recommend the bagels, however - thin and burnt and only gave the tiniest dollop of cream cheese. Not worth the price.

Back door açaí bowl

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Low key smoothie

The Spot

4.4(212 reviews)

50.0 mi

GREAT flavors and options for all ages, plus good seating and parking. What I especially…read moreappreciated was that when my daughter accidentally spilled her bowl, they were kind enough to remake it for her at no additional cost! We will definitely be back!

BEST açaí bowls ever!! This is by far our favorite açaí bowl restaurant. We've been plenty of times…read moreand they never disappoint. They put lots of toppings on, and their fruit is fresh. The mega bowl has layers - it's great. The workers are always so friendly and love giving away free pup cups! They have a nice outdoor area to sit. They are able to make the bowls pretty quickly. There are 2 gravel parking lots with plenty of parking

Great place for social media photos

Hammerhead bowl, super yummy! love this place :)

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Açaí bowl on the beach...even in the winter!

Swept Away Cafe

5.0(2 reviews)

7.8 mi

Super friendly service, a plethora of options (sweet treats, savory lunch items, coffee, juice,…read moreboba), and an adjoined art studio!

This is a Great place to stop if you are looking to get a coffee or a smoothie! I absolutely LOVE…read moretheir frappes! I'm not a coffee person and haven't been able to find a place that makes the frappes that aren't super flavored with coffee except Swept away cafe!!! Thier muffins are also Also thier gift shop is adorable!!!

Art studio (for sale items)

Serving station

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Beach Bowls

4.6(13 reviews)

71.0 mi

What a super awesome açaí spot right in Moorehead city! I love how bright, spacious and vibrant the…read morewhole place is. I ordered the coconut bowl chock full of strawberries, blueberries honey and Nutella. The photos don't do it justice, the large was rather huge. I really loved all the games they had too, like their giant connect four and mancala. I haven't played that game in forever and it was such a throwback to my childhood. Oh and if you want to rent bikes, they have bikes for rent directly in front of the store!

Love visiting beach bowls for their fresh smoothies and bowls! 10/10 everytime & bonus points for…read morebeing pet friendly!!

Games on games !

Delicious acaii bowl

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Mom's Sweet Shop

4.6(59 reviews)

55.2 mi

Such a cute and aesthetic place! Really kind workers! Cute selection of sweet treats.read more

Best açaí bowl I've ever had! Ma bowl was the best dessert I've ever had! My type of dessert. Good…read moreprices and amazing homemade flavors!

Selection

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Apple a la mode

Island Smoothie

4.6(128 reviews)

73.3 mi

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Best smoothies and Acai ive found in the area. Quick service for carry out as well. Our group went…read moreback to back days

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

Peach açaí bowl

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Strawberry banana smoothie

Beach Bowls

4.0(5 reviews)

71.0 mi

I love trying out new Acai spots every city I go to. Found this charm in Beaufort, NC…read more They have space for parking your cars and bike racks. They have little seating indoors so they created an outdoor area for additional seating. Although the outdoor option had no AC, it was a windy day that created a nice breeze. We ate out Acai bowls and have some fun playing some table games! Also they have additional seating towards the back which caters to dogs! Such a cute spot. My Acai bowl was pretty good as well. Definitely recommend to try out during the summer. They have many Acai options and smoothies!

Love this place! Great iced coffee, chai frappe and lemonade! Very relaxed atmosphere. Love the…read moreswings and playful vibe.

Inside Beach Bowls

Wave Rider Açaí Bowl

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The Spot

4.6(49 reviews)

55.6 mi

We love this place! The best Acai bowls we've ever had. It's not overly sweet and tastes fresh. The…read moreservice staff are always kind and helpful. We'll be back next time we're at the beach!

We got the hammerhead bowl. Husband rates his a 8/10. I'd give it a 6/10…read more Could have used more fruit on top and more honey for a sweetener as the protein powder made it have a weird bitter taste. I'd give The Spot another chance just get another bowl

Interior, order counter

Coolest friggin'' ceiling EVER

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Freshfit Cafe

4.6(231 reviews)

44.5 mi

This place was great! The Matcha latte was very good! I liked how they offered turkey bacon and…read moreturkey sausage! Seemed like a healthy fresh option to a breakfast!

This place is the best. We've been down here for 6 weeks and probably eat her 2-3x a week. Food is…read morefresh and flavorful. The create your own bowls are my favorite as well as the tortilla pizzas on Sunday! Wish they'd open a 2nd location up in Duck too

Inside shop

Turkey sausage, mushroom, green pepper, and cheese omelette

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Outside setting area and view.

Happy Belly Ice Cream

4.6(80 reviews)

6.0 mi

This place was hopping and there was a line, but Tori was lickety split fast and super efficient to…read moreserve everyone. They had Moose Tracks....that's all I need to say :) It was delicious!

Always crowded- but the line moves pretty quick! We got the kids portions which was a good size and…read morecheap price! We went a few times in one week and really enjoyed it.

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Probably the best chai latte I have ever had, and the best coffee my sister and mom have ever had!…read moreReally nice staff, and drinks came quick! It's a pretty big space so it's nice to sit down as well. Definitely recommend!

Second time visiting - scones and muffins are okay- they're good but nothing special. Latte was…read moreokay but nothing great. Owner who seems nice, annoyed me by telling me no outside drinks in reference to my half drank small Poland spring water after I just spent $50 on breakfast..... that attitude pisses me off. Gave me a blueberry muffin instead of chocolate chip- no biggie- except they put the muffin back in the case for another customer after I had already handled in . My bagel sandwich was blah, smoothies made with water and not milk, biscuit sandwich was decent. That's all!

Orange Blossom Bakery Cafe

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You'll have to wait 45 min for your hot food and my breakfast burrito was big but seemed to be 50%…read moretortilla. It was hot and tasty. Apple Uglies are always delicious. Stick with the baked goods. The parking is absolutely terrible and it's hard to pull out onto the street as your view of oncoming traffic is marginal at best. Staff is rude and openly mocks customers, locals or visitors. There are only a few places in the area to get breakfast, I think this is what saves the bakery/restaurant.

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The woman who made our smoothies was so great! We got the jellyfish (pictured) and the island time…read moresmoothies. Both were perfectly refreshing for a hot and humid day enjoying Ocracoke!

Cute spot to grab a refreshing smoothie before the beach! Only got to try one but will be back…read moreearlier in the week next time I'm on the island. The whole menu looks delicious and Hailey offered kind and hospitable service!!

Swept Away Cafe

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Super friendly service, a plethora of options (sweet treats, savory lunch items, coffee, juice,…read moreboba), and an adjoined art studio!

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Love some good ice cream (or gelato etc) while on the island. This place is so cute - clean and…read morebright. Lots of flavor choices and toppings! The sitting area in the back is cute, too!

Reely cute space! They have the most welcoming sidewalk. When you get inside you can pick from a…read morebunch of different flavors and combos. You pay per weight so get as much of as little as you want. It was perfect for my two-year old. They have a cute outdoor picnic area you can enjoy your ice cream at. Good parking too! I will say the ice cream came out a little melty at first so it was a little softer than I was hoping for.

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