On a recent business trip, I stopped by The Kraken to grab a coffee for my wife and something…read moredifferent for myself. The building is fantastic. It's incredibly inviting, with a fun theme and a beautiful mix of mid-century leather furniture and warm wood accents that make you want to hang out for a while. The young lady who helped me was an absolute 10 out of 10. My wife enjoys a very specific type of iced coffee, and I always get tongue-tied trying to explain it because not every coffee shop can recreate what she's looking for. She listened, understood exactly what I meant, and absolutely nailed it. She was genuinely friendly, patient, and a pleasure to deal with. She also talked me into ordering some sort of creamy orange, dirty coconut concoction that I'm fairly certain I could never successfully order again...but whatever it was, it was phenomenal. I thoroughly enjoyed it. As a general rule, I don't tip at places where you order at the counter. I've always felt tipping is reserved for servers who are taking care of you at a table. But exceptional service deserves to be recognized, and the friendliness, knowledge, and genuine hospitality I received earned them a well-deserved 20% tip. If you're looking for great coffee, a unique atmosphere, and people who truly enjoy what they do, The Kraken is well worth the stop. To those about to nosh, I salute you!

A cool and unique coffee shop with a nice modern vibe inside. It's clean and modern and the staff…read morewere very friendly. The drinks were delicious and didn't disappoint. Over all very pleased with this place.

Excellent choice for frozen yogurt. Can't believe we have not stopped in before but will…read moredefinitely frequent in the future. Highly recommend the salted caramel. Like that you pay for the cup and you don't have to weigh with your toppings. Closing manager was so sweet and recommended customer favorites for us.

Went in there on Saturday 23rd @4:30pm the manger on duty (at least what she claimed to be) was…read morevery rude and disrespectful. I ask if the white chocolate mouse was empty. she said she is going check and went in back and I waited for 10mints, while she was chatting with her colleagues that just walked in. Finally when I got her attention she brushed me off by stating that machine all of a sudden is not working.

I got the Açaí bowl and added peanut butter and it was fire…read more The service was super and I had a great time talking and trying the different juices. It's a great little small business with the best products! The music is good too, makes you feel like you're on vacation! (Forgot to take picture before I beasted this)

Super lovely staff! Loved the smoothie and juices. They are all 100% freshly made, Really enjoyed…read moremy experience :) 10/10 recommend!

My goal was to find a place to take my mom for tea. After some research on IG/FB and Eventbrite I…read morestumbled upon Main Street Tea House in Elizabeth City NC. They had a Mother's Day event advertised for $35 per person. This would be their final event for the season as they will be closed till fall to operate as an Air BnB. I called on the phone to make reservations, and it was quick and easy. The woman who helped me over the phone was super polite and upbeat. She ended our conversation with have a "tea of a day". I thought that was the sweetest. My mom and I arrived after a 1hr drive from the Virginia Beach area, dressed for tea complete with our fascinators (fabulous fancy tea hat). This house is an amazing site from the outside and even better on the inside. It had brick stairs leading to the entry and a wide front porch. We entered the Tea House and gasped and how beautifully decorated the inside was. To the left of us was what appeared to be the living room area of the house with a fireplace. To the right of us was another room dining room sized. Both rooms were brightly decorated with 5 tables in one room and 5-6 in the other room. Each table complete with tea settings, plates and gold plated silverware. My mom and I gasped and said at the same time how pretty everything was. After composing ourselves we went to the hostess who checked us in and took a photo of us in the foyer. We were seated at our table, there we met Alyssa our "tea-tress". This lady was the sweetest person ever. She was so pretty in her tea party appropriate clothes, complete with a tiara, like the rest of the staff. Alyssa explained everything to us, and talked to us like she knew us forever. "Our choice" of tea was included from a menu, and a classic three-tiered tray (curate) which had from the bottom up, cucumber, egg salad, and pimento cheese sandwiches on the bottom, scones in the middle, and petit fours, macarons, madeleines, and chocolate truffles from "The Bomb, Hot Cocoa Bombs & Treats" on the top tier. After giving us a quick education on the tea selection Alyssa recommended for us to start with the warm scones in the middle, that came with lemon curd & blueberry toppings which were absolutely amazing and flavorful. From there my mom and I ventured to the bottom tier for the sandwiches. I particularly enjoyed the fact that although these were cold sandwiches they weren't ice cold, as I have sensitive teeth. The cucumber sandwich was my favorite, the pimento cheese was my second favorite. The smokiness of the cheese was a delicious undertone. I settled on the lady lavender tea with curdled cream as advised by Alyssa. My mother chose the cinnamon spice decaffeinated tea with cream. They both arrived in a healthy sized personal tea pot. My mother mentioned that her tea needed no additional sweetener and that it was perfect. I decided for 2 cubes of sugar which was available at the table. We thoroughly enjoyed the tea, scones, sandwiches, and desserts. One of the best additions was a mimosa option served in a tea cup with a strawberry seated on the rim of the cup. A pleasant surprise was being satisfied from the variety of items available on the curate. We needed no extra food at all. We were even given some butter mints as a gift for having this experience at The Maine Street Tea House. We wrapped up our Mother's Day tea, and explored a tiny bit and got to learn about the house itself. I loved the photo in the foyer of the fireplace room, before the tea house was decorated and officially in business. We also enjoyed the hat wall leading to the restroom in the hallway where customers could try on hats and wear them as they enjoyed their tea time. I can't wait to come back in the fall with my daughter. Thank you Maine Street Teahouse & Alyssa for making my Mother's Day memorable with my mother.

My mom, sisters, and our daughter all attended for an overnight stay. This was my second time and…read moreAlyssa did not disappoint. She was warm and welcoming. The entire teahouse from top to bottom was beautiful and very clean. Alyssa made sure we had enough blankets to keep us warm. Snacks and drinks we each liked and variety of teas for us to enjoy upstairs. The tea party breakfast was amazing, fresh, and incorporated all our likes. Being able to pick out our tea sets we dine with and a hat to wear just was the cherry on the top. We all travel from different areas and have made this our annual mother and daughter stop. The 3 to 4 hour drive is well worth it. We look forward to our next stay in 2026!​​

Ice cream was pretty good along with the flavors, I suggest it if you like some ice cream.read more

Great variety of weekly special flavors posted on their sign out front and all that we've tried…read morehave been amazing. Love the lemon and blueberry combo! Nice size servings for the price. Service is friendly and consistent.

This place seemed kinda cute so we stopped by to check it out. It was pretty empty inside but the…read moreemployees were clearly stressed out about something. When my wife asked for assistance, the elderly employee just walked past her. I was able to get help from the younger girl leaning against the counter but to be honest, it seemed like neither of them wanted to be there or help us so we just fended for ourselves. There was a big stage to one side, but nothing happening there so the kids just sat there and waiting for us adults to finishing perusing. There are lots of alcohol and coffee options but nothing stood out as a must have so we ended up not getting anything. We were pretty hungry, but there were no food options except vending machine type food, so we were out of luck. Be sure to grab a seat inside and enjoy the nursing home quality heat levels. There are more seats available outside but the smell of the full trash cans scattered is around was rather unpleasant.

Blue 42's Brewing Barn is the kind of place you stumble upon and instantly want to tell everyone…read moreabout. I stopped in while heading down to OBX, in search of a decent latte or frappe, and was blown away by how much more this place offers. Not only did I get a delicious Java chip frappe, but there was also live music playing, great vibes, and a surprisingly wide selection of goodies for sale. It's a cozy, small-town spot that packs everything a tourist could want. The woman running the show was doing it all, from expertly pouring drafts to crafting my frappe with care & she did it with a smile. It's rare to find a place that balances beer, coffee, charm, and community all in one. Whether you're craving a cold brew, need a break from the road, or just want to soak in some local flavor, Blue 42's Brewing Barn is the perfect pitstop.

We had a fabulous time at this go to Bakery/ice-cream bar/candy/candies hot spot! It was full of…read moreoptions for local jams and sauces. It was so inviting and had so many options of candies, party decor, sweets and eats, and I had the best chocolate Heath malt (he let me design my own milkshake which was so much fun)! Their prices were much better then the other farmers markets nearby, and thoroughly enjoyed this family owned bakery and ice-cream bar that has so many options to see, enjoy, and purchase! If your a local they can take care of all your party needs from decor to birthday cakes! They provided stellar service and will definitely hop by here again with my family next we pass by!

From breads to cookies, cupcakes to cakes made to order, this place is amazing!! Not only has…read moreeverything I've ever had from there tasted great, Tiffany made a couple cakes for a special birthday party and they were a hit. I gave her cake flavors and general ideas of what I was looking for and she went to work to make super tasty creations that looked INCREDIBLE! The birthday lady didn't even want to cut the one because it looked so cool but with one bite she was extremely glad she did. Reach out to them for any of your bakery requests, you won't be disappointed!!

My first stop for coffee this morning in Edenton. Quiet, comfortable and some really good coffee. I…read morestarted with a cortado and would have stayed longer except that their wifi was too slow for me to work from here. So after the coffee was done, I headed up the street. If you're just looking for coffee and pastries, this is a great little spot. If you're looking to hang out for an hour or two and enjoy some caffeine while surfing the internet, this might not be it. [Review 836 of 2025 - 4266 in North Carolina - 24395 overall]

What a coffee house! The drinks here are some of the most creative I've ever had -- thoughtfully…read morecrafted, perfectly balanced, and absolutely delicious. The tea and coffee are truly exceptional, with flavors that feel unique without being overdone. We had a multi-day visit because we wanted to try more items. Must try while in Edenton.