Cafe & Bakery

Front Porch Cafe-Manteo

Early-morning coffee and baked goods on the road into downtown Manteo

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$$$$Manteo, NC

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Front Porch Cafe-Manteo sits on US-64 South, the road that carries most travelers across the Washington Baum Bridge and onto Roanoke Island before it reaches the historic waterfront district downtown. As a cafe and bakery, it runs on an early schedule — doors open at 6am every day of the week and stay open until 6pm, good timing for coffee on the way in before a day on the water or before visiting the historic sites at the island's north end.

That consistent daily schedule, with no separate weekday or weekend hours, makes it easy to plan around for a single-day visit to Roanoke Island or a longer stay nearby. The $$ price range and its cafe-and-bakery categorization point to a straightforward, moderately priced menu built around coffee and baked goods rather than a sit-down dining experience. For current offerings, it's worth calling ahead or checking the cafe's website directly, since details can shift with the season for small Outer Banks businesses.

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Taylor Wilson

2 months ago

A delicous coffee shop. The staff were extremely welcoming and answered all my questions with a smile. Thanks for a great coffee!

Kenneth Watson

4 months ago

Cool vibe. Espresso drinks were delicious. Hostess was delightful to talk to about their drinks and the different options they have, even for those who don't enjoy coffee. Will definitely be back.

A P

2 months ago

I love Front Porch! If you like your cold brew strong, and I mean STRONG, theirs is amazing. Best dirty chai on the beach. Their pastries leave more to be desired in my opinion, but it's a coffee shop, not a bakery, and what they specialize in (drinks) are consistently great. Great group of people working here, always friendly at every location I've been to in the OBX.

David Thompson

11 months ago

My wife and I stopped here on our way to the Elizabethton Gardens on Roanoke Island. They had seating on the front porch, but we chose to sit inside and enjoyed a really great cup of coffee together and split a cranberry muffin. It was one of the best cup of coffees that we’ve had together or maybe it was just the company lol. The muffin was fantastic all that stuff and our service was great. I would suggest if you’re in the area and you want some coffee or a muffin to stop by. You won’t be disappointed.

Courtney Parker

2 months ago

I have always had a pleasant experience at all Front Porch locations along the Outer Banks, specifically the Manteo location as it is closest to my home. I always look forward to walking in and ordering my favorite drink and pastries after a long tour as soon as I get home! I’m always greeted by the staff and always have pleasant interactions with a couple of my favorites, ❤️Bri and Octavio. They always seem to remember exactly how I like my drink even though they haven’t seen me in weeks and in some cases, months! I always try to support my local businesses, but when it comes to coffee, Front Porch is my absolute favorite. Oh… did I mention that the Manteo location literally has a Front Porch? 🤙🏾