Desserts & Sweets | Outer Banks NC Restaurants

Bacchus Wine & Cheese – As the owners of Bacchus, we are ready to enhance your visit to the Outer Banks with a great selection of fine wines, gourmet foods, imported cheeses, Angus Steaks, sinful desserts, Thuman’s deli meats,as well as our famous sandwiches. Bacchus Wine and Cheese has been serving residents and visitors to Corolla, NC for 20 years. Located on the southern side of the Food Lion Shopping Center (Monteray Plaza) across from Timbuck II on NC 12, 252.453.4333 / bacchusobx@hotmail.com

Big Buck’s Ice Cream & Coffee Bar – Big Buck’s Ice Cream is dedicated to serving you “The Best.” Their delicious creamy natural super-premium ice cream is made from scratch with only the best ingredients from around the world. Their sorbets are made from the best fruits available and their sherbets are refreshing. Tim Buck II Shopping Center, Corolla 252.453.3188

Corolla Scoops & Sweets - Last stop for ice cream before Virginia! From the owners of Corolla Pizza and Deli, and located at the North end of Corolla, this fun little shop serves Hershey’s hand-dipped ice cream and all the usual goodness that goes along with that such as sundae’s, milkshakes and more. Plus they also have candy and some baked goods. They’re open daily in season. 1152 Ocean Trail, Austin Complex.

Corolla Village Barbecue – Locals sing the praises of the Carolina pork barbecue sandwiches served at this little restaurant that sits in the heart of old Corolla village. At meal times, the delicious smell of hickory-smoked barbecuing pork, ribs and chicken lures customers from all over the village. This is a carry-out restaurant only, but there are a few picnic tables close by. You can also get soft-serve ice cream here, the perfect treat on a hot summer day. It’s open for lunch and dinner, until 8 p.m., in season. 252.457.0076

Crumbles – The Cookie Shop- Sweet tooths rejoice. Crumbles specializes in homemade cookies, whoopie pies, rum cakes and cupcakes in a variety of irresistable flavors. They do all of their baking on site, and their bakery cases are full of tempting treats. The most popular flavors in the summer of 2010 were red velvet cupcakes and Reese’s peanut butter cup cookies. Also popular are their “cake balls,” a crumble of cake and icing dipped in decadent chocolate. Crumbles makes extra-large birthday cookies as well as cupcakes for birthdays, weddings and special occasions. They’re open seasonally, May to Labor Day, daily from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. 785-D Sunset Boulevard, Timbuck II Shopping Village. 252.453.0080

Dairy Queen – You probably know what to expect from this national chain: soft-serve ice cream, served in cones, cups, shakes, sundaes and a variety of creative concoctions. You can also get hot dogs and other quick food, plus delicious ice cream cakes. 807 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla 252.453.3130

Grammy B’s Ice Cream- Kids love coming here just to hang out with Grammy B herself! She and her helpers entertain them as they serve up Edy’s all natural (no preservatives) creamy, hand-dipped ice cream in 24-flavors plus two flavors of soft-serve. Get yourself a cup, cone, sundae, or hurricane and cool off. They’re open seasonally from noon until 9:30 p.m. 610 Currituck Clubhouse Road. 252.453.2941

Lovie’s Kitchen Table – Set in a historic Corolla home nestled between the bookstore and the chapel in Old Corolla Village, Lovie’s Kitchen Table is a sweet place to find refreshment. Stop in for coffee and homemade pastries in the morning. Locally prepared salads, sandwiches and wraps are offered for lunch. Freshly baked breads, cheeses, chocolates, homemade desserts and more are available to satisfy your afternoon cravings. Enjoy a cold beer or a glass of wine on the screened porch. Lovie’s Kitchen Table is always full of good things, and you’re always welcome. 1130-E Corolla Village Rd., Corolla 252.453.0912 / info@lovieskitchentable.com

Ned’s Ice Cream & Convenience -  We are the largest Edy’s Ice Cream shop on the Outer Banks. In season we scoop about 120 gallons of ice cream per week. That be sum scoopin’:) There are 32 Edy’s flavors to choose from as well as 9 flavors of Edy’s soft serve ice cream. We also have shakes, cold drinks as well as all kinds of candy. You can get bulk candy from the drop down bins, packaged candy, or try our hand made chocolate candies. We also carry fresh roasted nuts and nut mixes. There is coffee here also, lattes, cappuccinos and just plain good ol’ joe in the pot. Corolla Light Town Center, Ste. I Corolla 252.453.8821

Northern Lights Pastries and Coffee – Showcasing the talents of locals Dori Grezlik and Kristina McCleary, these authentic, European-style pastries and breads are out of this world. Northern Lights Bakery is the only full service bakery in Corolla. We sell homemade baked goods that we make in house. Our cakes are made to order, and you may pre-order anything we make. We also make specialty cakes for weddings and large parties, and we do our best to accommodate every request. Everything is fresh daily for you to pick up. 109 A Austin Street, Corolla Light Town Center 252.453.0201

Outer Banks Coffee Company – The sunny-orange atmosphere in the coffee shop is enough to wake you up, but you’ll want to try the coffee too — they have quite a variety and it’s roasted in the shop to delight your olfactory senses. All the usual coffee drinks are offered, as are tea and homemade pastries and other sweets, all baked in the Coffee Company’s bakery. For a nominal fee you can get connected here with wireless Internet access. Stop by the mini-newsstand on the corner to get your a.m. paper and you’re all set to go. 807 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla 252.453.0200

Stonie’s Ice Cream and Fun – Stonie’s is a hot spot for birthday parties, and they make home-made ice cream cakes to order.  They offer various kids activities including Sand Art, Fish T-shirt Painting, Ceramic Painting, and a Mini Arcade. They also do hair wraps, cornrows, and temporary tattoos. Their ice-cream is mixed on a cold marble slab, and they make all of their own fudge in house. Monteray Plaza (next to the Movie Theatre). 252.453.2440 / email: judy@lifeonasandbar.com