The North Carolina Coast Restaurants
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1. Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop
$ | |The long list of mocha varieties at this early-morning hot spot tempt you to deviate from your usual latte, and the fluffy muffins and scones only add to the decadence. All-fruit smoothies offer a healthy balance.
58079 NC 12, Hatteras Village, North Carolina, 27943, USA252-986--4004Known For
- Long specialty smoothie menu
- Coffee drinks with elaborate flavor options
- Grab-and-go pastries
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed. -
2. Freshfit Cafe
$ | |When you need a break from seafood platters, head here for smoothies, local kombucha, and tasty wraps and BLTs.
7531 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, USA252-715--6444Known For
- Picnic-table seating directly on the water
- Fun bar with beer and wine
- Vegan breakfast and lunch options
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Rate Includes: Closed Thurs. -
3. John's Drive In
$ | |When a large milk shake is the only thing that will do on a hot summer day, this is the place to head for—locals say they are the best on the Outer Banks, or even on the planet. And when you just can't take one more night out at a fancy restaurant, John's will come to the rescue with the best handheld food on the Outer Banks: burgers, subs, sandwiches (including grouper), all-beef hot dogs, and sides. The Dolphin Boat is a must: pieces of mahimahi (dolphinfish) on a bun, served in a boat (basket), with fries or slaw, sauce, and hush puppies. Hours vary seasonally, so call ahead on the day you plan to visit.
3716 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27949, USA252-261–6227Known For
- The Dolphin Boat mahi sandwich
- Laid-back beachfront drive-in vibes
- 24-ounce milk shakes
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Rate Includes: Closed Dec.–Feb., Reservations not accepted -
4. Poor Richard's Sandwich Shop
$ | |Open since 1984, there is often a long line at the rear of this downtown Manteo institution serving gourmet classics like BLTs, Reubens, tuna melts, and pimento cheese sandwiches. Enjoy your snacks up front in the friendly, honey-blond wood bar or on the waterfront deck around back. Poor Richard's After Hours bar serves pub food in the evening, and live music rocks the house on some weekends.
303 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo, North Carolina, 27954, USA252-473–3333Known For
- Hearty, inexpensive sandwiches
- After-hours pub scene
- Battered rockfish wrap
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
5. Bespoke
$ | Downtown |The drinks extend beyond coffee at this attractive, airy spot for a pick-me-up, from turmeric to matcha lattes, where the sign on the wall reads "Death Before Decaf." There's a small selection of scones and muffins and plenty of room—indoors and out—to kick back and work for a while.
202 Princess St., Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, USA910-769--4088Known For
- Delicious iced drinks
- Quick service
- Creative skeleton-oriented branding and merchandise
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6. Buxton Munch Company
$ | |This casual lunch spot, tucked away in a strip center, has been going strong for over 20 years, specializing in fish and shrimp tacos, wraps, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. There's nothing fancy here, but prices are reasonable, and there may be a line at peak times.
47359 NC 12, Buxton, North Carolina, USA252-995–5502Known For
- Crabby pattie crab cakes
- Inexpensive and fairly quick
- Local institution
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
7. Cow Café
$ | |This black-and-white-spotted café and ice cream parlor is popular with families. Sandwiches, "cowlossal" all-beef hot dogs, "cowsadillas," house-made caramel corn, and apple pie "à la moo" are served, too.
319 Middle St., New Bern, North Carolina, 28560, USA252-672–9269Known For
- Many varieties of ice cream
- Black-and-white cow toys, gifts, and memorabilia
- Kid-friendly fun
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
8. CRU
$ | |In the morning, pick up a bagel, a breakfast burrito, and a latte at this downtown coffee shop. Grab a sandwich or wrap to go for lunch, and come back in the evening for ice cream or to enjoy one of coastal North Carolina's best wine selections, by the glass or the bottle.
120 Turner St., Beaufort, North Carolina, 28516, USA252-728--3066Known For
- House-made chocolate bars
- Gourmet coffee drinks
- Ice-cream cones and floats
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9. Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
$ | |There's a line out the door during summer for this bakery's "Apple Uglies," fried amalgams of doughnut dough and apples. There's also a full menu of breakfast burritos and egg sandwiches to enjoy on the patio out front.
47206 NC 12, Buxton, North Carolina, 27920, USAKnown For
- Pastries doused in chocolate
- Homemade biscuit sandwiches
- Breakfast burritos
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Rate Includes: Closed weekdays Jan.–mid-Mar. -
10. Sealevel City Vegan Diner
$ | North Metro |The culinary creations here may be free of animal products, but they're certainly not lacking in flavor, from the addictive lentil burger patty melt to a kimchi tempeh Reuben that hits all the right notes.
1015 S. Kerr Ave., Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, USA910-833--7196Known For
- Healthy, filling burgers and sandwiches
- A towering plate of nachos
- Relaxed, courteous service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
11. The Workshop
$ | |The owner of this coffee, smoothie, and sandwich shop is a scuba diver and fossil hunter, and the bustling counter-service operation doubles as a gallery for her shark and megalodon jewelry and art. Most of the seating is outside at picnic tables.
86 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, 28480, USA910-679--8605Known For
- Cold-brew coffee with coconut water
- Turmeric smoothies
- Toasted baguette sandwiches
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