Nothing pairs better with a stroll through Manteo than doing so with an ice cream cone in hand. This is a truth we stand by. There are Manteo, NC, restaurants and eateries that sell ice cream, candy and other sweets sprinkled throughout downtown Manteo in addition to the surrounding area. Find gourmet chocolates, fresh fudge, endless flavors of homemade ice cream and other treats to add a sweet touch to your day.
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Manteo, NC, Restaurant
207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Waterfront Shops, Downtown Manteo, Manteo
794-F Sunset Boulevard, Timbuck II, Corolla
3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
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
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
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
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Front Porch Cafe has three community coffeehouses with deliciously fresh-roasted coffee (that you can watch being roasted at the Nags Head location), 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 drinks, teas and chai. Look for nitro brew and kombucha too. Fresh pastries like...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Offering high-quality soft-serve ice cream, specialty sundaes, shakes, many flavors of shaved ice and more, Frosties is the place to satisfy your sweet tooth when you're out and about in Downtown Manteo. Choose from tons of toppings, indulge in a loaded banana split or flurry or savor the guilt-free, dairy-free sherbet of the week. Air-conditioned indoor seating is available, or you can take your treats...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
This friendly neighborhood restaurant is a Roanoke Island favorite and often busy, but service is fast and meals are quick so the wait is never long. The delicious New York-style, hand-tossed pizzas are loaded with toppings and are available to eat in or take out, and Garden delivers on Roanoke Island and in Pirate's Cove in the evening. People are becoming addicted to Garden’s fresh-baked...read more
Wanchese, NC, Restaurant
Lunch at this deli is worth a trip to Wanchese, whether you go by car or by boat. The name comes from what the locals call a water feature near here. The deli offers fine meats and cheeses for a variety of sandwiches, but the real appeal is owner Annie Davis’s homemade cooking. You can never go wrong with one of her daily specials or...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
The Hungry Pelican is known and loved for its fresh deli sandwiches and superb baked goods. In their location on Budleigh Street, beside the Pioneer Theater, the restaurant serves made-to-order sandwiches, salads and kids' fare along with hand-dipped ice cream and baked goods. They now offer Surfin' Spoon ice cream sandwiches too! With a big range of lunch choices, it's a great place to pick...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Nestled in downtown Manteo, this spot serves the spectrum of specialty coffee drinks, both hot and cold. Pair your beverage with fresh bakery items. Or try a smoothie or some of their homemade cream-cheese spreads on a Barrier Island Bagel. Open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., this cafe offers a quick breakfast on the run or a place to relax while enjoying a muffin...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
You know the familiar golden-arched brand with a reputation for long providing the nation with hamburgers, chicken nuggets, french fries and other fast-food classics. McDonald's has a few locations on the Outer Banks, so you're never too far from a Big Mac when the craving strikes. Their convenient placement along the highway also makes stopping by easy and takes no time out of reaching your...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Part of Blue Water Grill and Raw Bar, Mimi's Tiki Hut is located directly on the docks at Pirate's Cove Marina, making it the perfect place to watch the boats return at the end of the day or to enjoy a drink and a bite after a long day of fishing. Open only in the summer months, Mimi's offers live entertainment every night of the...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Downtown Manteo finally has a wine bar! It's a cozy, comfortable place with the slightly urban feel of a remodeled historic downtown building, in this case the restored Fearing building on Budleigh Street, just across from the old courthouse. It's a nice place for a date, pre-event drinks and bites, a lingering lunch with a friend or even late-night fun (yes, in Manteo being open...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Olde Towne Creamery is known for offering the largest selection of sweets that the whole family craves – delicious premium hand-dipped ice cream, smoothies, sundaes, milkshakes, banana splits, fudge, gourmet chocolates, true Italian ice, and gourmet desserts like cannolis, triple chocolate cheesecake, caramel apple pie and over the top brownie sundaes. For those without a sweet tooth, or arriving with an empty tummy, Olde Towne Creamery...read more
Manteo, NC, Restaurant
Olives A Greek Kitchen brings the flavors and foods of Greece to the Manteo and the northern Outer Banks. The owners, established restaurateurs from New York, offer authentic dishes like tzatziki, hummus, dolmades, saganaki, spanakopita, souvlaki, moussaka, baklava and more. If you're not sure what all that is, don't worry; the menu explains it all very well, and there are hybrid dishes that combine Greek...read more
