Island Coffee Shack

Island Coffee Shack is a small cafe and bakery in Manteo, the town that serves as Roanoke Island's historic and cultural anchor. It's a straightforward local stop for coffee and baked goods on an island best known for the 1580s Roanoke Colony and the open historical mystery of what became of it.

Manteo itself is built around a walkable waterfront on Shallowbag Bay, a different pace than the barrier-island beach towns reached by the Washington Baum Bridge. Grab something here before a day spent seeing the island's sights: Roanoke Island Festival Park, with its recreated 16th-century ship and museum, sits across the water in downtown Manteo, while Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Elizabethan Gardens, and the Waterside Theatre (home to the long-running Lost Colony outdoor drama) cluster together on the island's north end.

• Coffee, espresso drinks, and baked goods
• Located at 417 Agona St, Manteo, NC
• Categorized on Google as a cafe and bakery

Hours weren't listed at the time of writing, so call ahead at (252) 573-8601 or check the website before making a special trip.