Nags Head, NC, Restaurants: Coffee Shops

Mornings are made better in Nags Head, NC, with the local coffee shops. No matter where you are in town, there’s a nearby place to get fresh-brewed coffee, espresso, smoothies and baked goods. Almost any time before nightfall, you’ll find a Nags Head coffee shop open with free WiFi and caffeine.

Almost Heaven Bakery OBX

Nags Head, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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In Pirates Quay Shopping Center, this bakery does not hold back on the deliciousness. You’ll find pies, cakes, cookies and pastries in the cases at all times, and they make custom cakes. They’re open Wednesday through Saturday, but you can call anytime for custom orders.read more

Duck Donuts

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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

Dunkin' Donuts

Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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Dunkin' Donuts has four locations on the Outer Banks. Visit one of the two locations on the Bypass, the Corolla location next to Food Lion or their Manteo location for coffee, breakfast/lunch sandwiches and, of course, donuts. They serve breakfast all day and have convenient drive-thrus for all your coffee and doughnut desires! read more

FreshFit Cafe

Nags Head, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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Serving healthy, clean and fresh foods and drinks, FreshFit Cafe makes it easy to stick to your health and fitness goals. The owners are health-focused and nutrition-oriented and they want to help people eat better so that they have more energy, less stress and fuller lives. FreshFit serves balanced breakfasts and lunches and offers organic coffee, a juice bar, smoothies, detox drinks, a kids' menu...read more

Front Porch Café

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Front Porch Cafe has four community coffeehouses with deliciously fresh-roasted coffee, and the stores feature plenty of seating and free WiFi. Known for offering some of the best artisan-roasted coffee on the beach, they serve an array of specialty coffee and espresso drinks, teas and chai. Look for nitro brew and kombucha too. Fresh pastries like bagels, croissants, muffins, cinnamon buns and turnovers are baked...read more

Morning View Coffee

Nags Head, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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With the friendly, laid-back surfer vibe, comfortable and social seating arrangements, free WiFi and some of the finest roasted beans we’ve ever tried, this coffee shop is a huge hit with the locals. At this caffeine oasis you’ll find all manner of cappuccinos and lattes in addition to fair-trade and organic beans to go, teas, pastries and bagels, gift items, cards and art. They’re dog-friendly...read more

OBX Wake&Take

Nags Head, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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OBX Wake&Take is a delicious breakfast bakery offering grab and go breakfast items as well as full breakfast catering. The fresh-baked scones in a variety of sweet and savory flavors are to die for, as are the muffins, cinnamon rolls, pecan sticky buns and buttermilk biscuits. Plus they have quiche, whole or by the slice. Ask about the breakfast boxes and coffee boxes if you're...read more

Sea Level Coffee + Kitchen

Nags Head, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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This cozy Nags Head eatery serves barista-quality coffee and espresso, teas, craft cocktails and inspired food for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The star of the breakfast menu is the Crispy Honey-Dipped Chicken Biscuit, but there are other breakfast sandwiches, bowls, burritos and hashes. Lunch includes a fried-chicken sandwich, a blackened fish BLT or fish burrito with a local fish of the day, bowls, salads and...read more

The Den Coffee Co.

Nags Head, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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The Den is a new coffee shop situated along the beach road in Nags Head. Locally owned and operated, the shop serves well-crafted coffee and espresso drinks, teas, smoothies and locally made pastries. Stop in for your beverages and stay awhile in the comfortable setting. It shares a space with Farmdog Surf so you can sip coffee while you shop or before you rent a...read more

The Spot

Nags Head and Kitty Hawk, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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Brought to you by the owners of Secret Spot Surf Shop, The Spot is a fun, surf-inspired shop where you’re sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth … and your healthy tooth too! The Spot has a wide variety of ice cream flavors, milkshakes, smoothies and other morning and mid-day snacks to go. If you really want to energize your day, be sure...read more

Tropical Smoothie Café

Nags Head, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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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

Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market

Nags Head, NC, Coffeehouses & Smoothies

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Waveriders is a hugely popular coffee shop, bar, eatery, beer and wine shop, and community gathering spot in Nags Head. It's a great stop for breakfast or lunch, offering panini-pressed breakfast and deli sandwiches any time of day, along with muffins and pastries, wraps and salads. Vegetarian and gluten-free food options are available. In addition to food, they serve expertly made coffee and espresso drinks,...read more

Nags Head, NC, Restaurants: Coffee Shops

Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills & Kitty Hawk

Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills
& Kitty Hawk