Duck and Southern Shores may be small in size, but they hold their own when it comes to finding a hot cup of coffee and a treat to enjoy alongside it. All of the bakeries feature excellent cups of coffee in addition to homemade donuts or Italian pastries. The coffee shops themselves within the Duck, NC, restaurant scene range from international chains to funky and cozy spots that double as bookstores or turn into bars in the evening.
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Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill & Bar has an open kitchen, concrete bar, upscale coastal decor and waterfront location that create a lively, hip and low-key atmosphere for gathering with family and friends over drinks, snacks, shareable plates, popular Chef Boards and meals. Owner/Chef Wes Stepp describes NC Coast’s cuisine as celebrating the flavors of the coastal South while bringing in cross-cultural and global influences. The menu features eclectic preparations of local seafood, regional produce and all-natural meats, and vegetarian and vegan options are available. Indoors you’ll find a 15-seat bar, chef’s tasting seating by the kitchen and an open and airy atmosphere with a wall of windows overlooking the sound. Outdoors you’ll find seating and bar tables right on Duck Boardwalk, along with a temperature-controlled tent, perfect for catching sunsets and live music in the warm seasons. Dockage is available for shallow-draft boats. NC Coast serves lunch and dinner and is open seven days a week.
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill & Bar has an open kitchen, concrete bar, upscale coastal decor and waterfront location that create a lively, hip and low-key atmosphere for gathering with family and friends over drinks, snacks, shareable plates, popular Chef Boards and meals. Owner/Chef Wes Stepp describes NC Coast’s cuisine as celebrating the flavors of the...read more
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill &...read more
Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
794-F Sunset Boulevard, Timbuck II, Corolla
3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Waterfront Shops, Downtown Manteo, Manteo
891 Albacore Street, Monteray Plaza, Corolla
For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade Belgian chocolate and fudge are made fresh daily, and they also accept custom orders for wedding favors, baby showers and other events. And don't forget the ice cream cake! They have a flavor for every occasion.
For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade...read more
For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more
Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill & Bar has an open kitchen, concrete bar, upscale coastal decor and waterfront location that create a lively, hip and low-key atmosphere for gathering with family and friends over drinks, snacks, shareable plates, popular Chef Boards and meals. Owner/Chef Wes Stepp describes NC Coast’s cuisine as celebrating the flavors of the coastal South while bringing in cross-cultural and global influences. The menu features eclectic preparations of local seafood, regional produce and all-natural meats, and vegetarian and vegan options are available. Indoors you’ll find a 15-seat bar, chef’s tasting seating by the kitchen and an open and airy atmosphere with a wall of windows overlooking the sound. Outdoors you’ll find seating and bar tables right on Duck Boardwalk, along with a temperature-controlled tent, perfect for catching sunsets and live music in the warm seasons. Dockage is available for shallow-draft boats. NC Coast serves lunch and dinner and is open seven days a week.
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill & Bar has an open kitchen, concrete bar, upscale coastal decor and waterfront location that create a lively, hip and low-key atmosphere for gathering with family and friends over drinks, snacks, shareable plates, popular Chef Boards and meals. Owner/Chef Wes Stepp describes NC Coast’s cuisine as celebrating the flavors of the...read more
The second restaurant from the team at Duck’s Red Sky Cafe, NC Coast Grill &...read more
Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot to hang out. As a full-service coffee shop it offers many of the coffee and espresso drinks you love, plus pastries, muffins, bagels and other treats. A large selection of craft beer and wine makes it simple to enjoy the tree-shaded deck with a draft beer or glass of wine. You can also mix-and-match a six-pack or grab a bottle of wine to go. Sweet T’s serves light snacks and features a selection of wraps and salads from The Salad Bowl. Live music is offered occasionally in the late afternoons and evenings, and wine and beer tastings are held regularly. They have free WiFi too. In season, they're open seven days a week. Off-season days vary, but visitors will generally find them open every day except Sunday.
Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot to hang out. As a full-service coffee shop it offers many of the coffee and espresso drinks you love, plus pastries, muffins, bagels and other treats. A large selection of craft beer and wine makes it simple to enjoy the tree-shaded deck with a draft beer or glass of wine. You can...read more
Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot...read more
Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
Cravings Steak & Seafood is a full-service restaurant and bar offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast includes signature breakfast sandwiches and classic, cooked-to-order breakfast favorites. The lunch and dinner menus vary slightly, featuring signature sandwiches, crab cakes, seafood pots, fresh fish and shrimp, prime steaks, burgers, salads and more. The restaurant and full bar have about 40 indoor seats and patio seating outside. It also features the outdoor...
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Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
Make a beeline for Duck Donuts where you will find warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. Duck Donuts makes its donuts fresh on site, and you have the option of each one being coasted in powdered or cinnamon sugar or dipped in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, lemon, peanut butter or maple glaze then sprinkled with your favorite toppings. You can watch your donuts being made then have...read more
Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
For more than 15 years Duck's Cottage has been the purveyor of the freshest artisan-roasted coffee on the northern beaches. Located in one of Duck's oldest buildings, their reputation for excellent service, delicious espresso drinks (hot or iced), herbal teas and chai lattes, pastries, Sweet Maria's biscotti, and an outstanding hand-picked...
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Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
At Hawaiian Island you can cool down with a snowball – shaved ice doused with flavored syrup – in 70 flavors. Hawaiian Island also sells ice cream, homemade fudge, drinks, smoothies, coffee and espresso-based drinks, and you have to try their signature espresso shake. Take your treats down to Osprey Landing’s soundfront deck for a great view.read more
Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
Are you staying healthy but also craving something a little sweet? A treat from Island Smoothie feels indulgent without the guilt. Whipping up fresh fruit smoothies, photogenic acai bowls and other frozen beverages, this cafe channels beach vibes with their tropical-colored interior with wood-slated decor. Pick up a smoothie to take to the beach, or if you have time to spare, sit down with a...read more
Southern Shores, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
We think you know what you’ll find here. Starbucks offers coffee and espresso-based drinks, chai, tea and pastries, snacks, coffee accessories for sale and free WiFi.read more
Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
Sunset Ice Cream is strategically located so that when you’re ready for a break from shopping at The Waterfront Shops, you’re there! In a waterfront location with a view of the sound and window service, Sunset serves many flavors of ice cream, a great selection of fresh fruit smoothies, milk shakes, sundaes, cold drinks, blended iced coffees and espresso shakes. Kids love it here because...
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Duck, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
Treehouse Coffee Co. is in the middle of downtown Duck at Duck's original shopping village, Scarborough Faire. They offer a variety of coffee, beans, specialty drinks, house-made cold brew and locally brewed kombucha on tap. Sit for a spell and enjoy scratch biscuits, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, acai bowls, granola and daily specials, all prepared daily with fresh, organic, seasonal and most local ingredients...read more
Southern Shores, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies
Tropical Smoothie offers great fruit smoothies in such a wide variety that it's hard to choose a flavor, but they have more than smoothies. They also serve salads, wraps and sandwiches. Light fare and kids' meals are available. These are convenient spots for zipping in for a snack while running errands or a quick meal to take to the beach as a picnic.read more
