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.

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 is our go-to toy store in the Outer Banks! I was hesitant to stop in during the height of the…read morepandemic but I was so happy to see that they cared about their employees and customers with their mask policy!! Its a big part of the reason we keep going back during each visit. I was disappointed too see that selfish people left negative reviews because of it. The employees are really courteous and helpful. There is such a great selection of toys for all ages and so many quality books to pick from too. My kids love the 'gems' and fill the tube animals. Some of our favorite toys came from here.

Fun little toy store located on the Boardwalk. This store wraps around the ice cream stand that…read morealways seems to have a line outside. Inside the store is filled to the brim with tons of toys. Most prominent are items that you could use on the beach and stuffed animals of the marine variety. Other toys can be found within as well, you know, those toys that are basic at any other store you can stop at. Only downside here is the price markup for said toys. While some of these toys may be harder to come across while at a department store, there is no need for the price hike just because this is a toy store. Customer service seems to have improved from prior reviews. Smiles all around while we were in here.

Super cute coffee/bookshop combo. If you're looking for a unique souvenir to bring home, this spot…read morehas something that'll appeal to literally anyone. The coffee here is strong and fairly priced - they have the standard espresso, cappuccino, drip coffee options along with fun summer concoctions for iced coffee lovers. There's a small seating area in the front of the shop where you can enjoy your coffee and read the latest book. Service here is friendly, you may experience a bit of a wait for your coffee depending on how busy it is, but in my opinion it's worth the wait. They have a good mix of classic book titles along with new releases, so if you need something to read while you're sitting on the beach you'll find it here.

A booklover's dream! Duck's Cottage is the cutest and coziest bookstore, offering a wonderful…read moreselection of books, along with hot coffee and delicious pastries. An essential stop on your journey to Duck!

Extremely poor customer service. I made a reservation for a pontoon boat several days ago for today…read more(May 23). They called three hours before my reservation to tell me they were cancelling my reservation because they sent out a longer reservation today and the boat wouldn't be back in time. Obviously they were making more money off the longer rental, so mine for tossed out. They did offer a late evening time slot but when I advised I had a three year old and that time was past her bedtime, they said the best they could do was a refund. Try explaining that to an excited three year old that was expecting her first time out on a boat.

Great customer service!! We asked a ton of questions and the sales lady helped us pick out some…read morereally great kites. We had a blast flying those kites on the beach! We also grabbed a few fun toys for our 3 year old son.

Super cool place with a colorful ambiance (ADHD galore) and so many board games in kites that you…read moreprobably can't find on Amazon! It was super cool to see the employee giving a whole lesson on how to fly a kite. I didn't know it was that complex! If I ever pick up this hobby, I will definitely come here to learn how to become a professional kite flyer!

10/10 best customer service and totally fair prices!! The…read moreowner, Cath was so friendly and helpful. She pointed out the different levels of kites she had available. Pointed us toward different ones my kids might like and showed us the various price points. There is a huge selection of kites, but also lots of things to keep you or your children entertained. There were gifts, puzzles, card games, other games and toys, as well as dog bandannas and even hand sewn kites made by her folks. I truly felt all the prices were way more fair than some of the more well known shops around the area. We got a 51" butterfly kite that flew easily for less than forty bucks!! It is beautiful and well made, and if you are a true enthusiast you have the opportunity to have fancy one of a kind trick kites. She also gave me some sewing tips that I intend to put to use! Honestly it was honestly the best bargain we found the whole time we were there. Highly recommend

Bottom Line: Unique and quality toys and friendly service…read more OBX Toys and Engraving, formerly Monkey Business/Make it Personal, opened around June 2020 on the bypass/Hwy 158 at MP 13.5 in the same shopping center with Sound Feet Shoes and Radio Shack (maybe in Yellowhouse Gallery's old spot?). I enjoyed wandering around this toy store. I was looking for a family friendly game but I wasn't able to make a decision so I moved on to checking out the plethora of Melissa and Doug toys and the Create-a-Critter machine. I've always been a Melissa and Doug fan because I feel like they make quality, timeless toys. I like their wooden puzzles in particular but they offer offer lots of great toys. Anyone who likes Melissa and Doug will probably appreciate the diverse selection at OBX Toys. Create-a-Critter was new to me. Lucky for me there was a little boy making a bear so I got to witness a little bit of the creation process. Basically, Create-a-Critter is like Build-a-Bear. You pick the critter you want to make yours and then the staff help you use this big gumball-machine-looking-thing that fills the critter to make it a plush toy. Critters start at about $20 and then you can pick out outfits and such. In addition to selling toys, including hosting Create-a-Critter birthday parties, OBX Toys also has an engraving business. I saw some of their samples but didn't get a very close look. Also, I saw an advertisement that says they do gender reveal boxes which seems like a neat idea. I didn't interact with the staff while I was at the store but I saw them helping other customers and could see how kind, patient and helpful they are. I definitely plan to return the next time I am in the area.

From the owner: We are a promotional product distributor and proud member of the Advertising Specialty Institute…read more Promotional products, also known as ad specialties, make up a nearly $22 billion dollar industry and are used by virtually every business in America. Why? Items like mugs, pens and t-shirts are memorable and provide a better cost per impression for advertisers than almost every major marketing effort like TV, magazines and the Internet. We are able to supply your company with every possible promotional product from over 3000 suppliers. With so many ad specialties available there is a huge opportunity for professionals like you to boost ROI and leave a lasting impression with your customers. Our mission is to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional products.

We had a great time. It was a rainy day on our drive home from vacation and we decided to stop. My…read moretwo kids loved riding on grave digger and my youngest rode on the power wheels type trucks and had a blast. They have some food, bathrooms, store, and the rides. Great spot!

Awesome place for everyone! We drove by this last year headed to OBX and made sure we stopped at…read moreDiggers Dungeon this year. If you have someone in your family who enjoys monster trucks then this is the place to stop hands down. It's a relatively quick stop, so it shouldn't take too much time from your beach trip. Animals: pigs, chickens and goats to name a few, which was a surprise and my kid loved interacting with them. Rides: RIP tide was a great experience and my kid has T stopped talking about the experience. It's $10 bucks and cash only, but totally worth the money. Shop: very well laid out and easily shipped with tons of monster truck items to choose from. Prices are a bit higher than Walmart or Amazon, but certainly not totally off basis - what do you really expect though... This is absolutely a must do and we are stopping by again on the way home.

I have visited this store a few times. I always end up…read moregetting tons of stuff and spending a small fortune! haha! The shop itself is very narrow, tightly-spaced and a little tough to navigate through. But it's still worth a look. Great selection of all kinds of toys, old and new and many different brands as well. I've managed to get some interesting deals on some must-have items. I even found an entire toy set I had when I was a kid, which are some of my favorite types of finds as they take me back to my childhood. The prices can sometimes be a bit steep, but if you're a serious collector or you're just a big kid at heart, then it's totally worth it! My favorites are the wrestling figures, there are so many to choose from and some you can't find anywhere else. Some awesome additions to the collection have been found here. However, some toys in the store are hanging on the shelf in a plastic bag, which makes it difficult to see what they are and to browse through as I have to take all of them off the rack one-by-one to get to the one I want to see. If there was an easier way to do that, it'd be great. I'm sure the other patrons don't appreciate me holding up traffic while I rifle through several dozen little baggies that are above my head, trying not to tear the plastic or knock everything off the wall while I am squeezed in the six-inch amount of floor space between the displays. I also like the Hot Wheels cars, the blind boxes, and they usually have some really cute stuff by the front door like scented candles with cool themes, plushies, and bright, colorful goodies that could lift anyone's spirit with their innocent and happy stylings. Overall, I think it's a great spot to get some really cool pieces of one's playful past or a new addition to the lifelong obsession! So whether you're a sentimental sap who needs a good reminder of simpler times, or if you have managed to maintain your imagination and enjoy some wholesome fun, then this is the place for you! (and me, since I happen to fit both descriptions.) (they could use some shopping baskets, though.)

Great little shop a lot of things to look at for such a small store amazing service that had…read moreauthentic Labubus enamel pins for cheap marvel legends Star Wars figures dc universe figures and more they have a good selection of $5 funko pops they have pop mart mystery Labubu vinyl figures a bunch of cool stuff would definitely recommend

Do not shop here. Their register was broken and they refused to take my money (cash) after my son…read morefell in love with one of their toys. I offered to leave them enough money to cover the cost of the toy plus tax but they refused. I left with my son crying. Steer clear.

I wish I could give this store zero stars. Or even negative stars! They were so rude to my sister…read morewho cannot wear a mask due to a medical condition. She wasn't even in their store, she was standing outside of it, waiting for her son who was looking for a toy (he was wearing a mask). The elderly lady who co-owns the shop with her husband told my sister to get away from their store and began to close the door. When my sister told them that her son was in there, the husband came into the doorway and got in her face, blocking my nephew from getting out of the shop. He told my sister to "get out of here" and wouldn't move to let my nephew pass. They caused a huge scene by being rude and yelling at her when she hadn't even done anything wrong. That couple is constantly rude, NOT kid friendly even though its a toy store, and just all around mean to customers for no good reason. They need to give the store to someone who can actually run it right or close down!