Coffee, pastries, and quick bites on Duck Road for the walk to the beach
The Nags Head Shop is a cafe and bakery on Duck Road, in the walkable center of Duck — the name aside, this is a Duck business, not a Nags Head one. It's a straightforward counter-service stop for coffee, baked goods, and a quick bite, the kind of place to grab breakfast before the beach or a treat while browsing Duck's boutique shops and soundside boardwalk.
The shop's spot on Duck Road puts it in easy walking distance of the rest of town, and it's built for both a sit-down coffee and a grab-and-go bakery order on your way to the beach. It's open daily, generally from mid-morning into early evening on weekdays and Saturday, with a shorter day on Sunday — handy for an early coffee run before the beach or a bakery treat later on.
28 reviews
2 months ago
We recently spent some time in Corolla and Duck and tried a few different coffee shops. I have to say, this shop had the best coffee by far! We even brought some home with us and have been loving it. What’s better than shopping for cute souvenirs and walking away with some delicious coffee.
3 months ago
Nice little shop in Scarborough Faire. Baseball caps, fancy caps, cloth bags with cute sayings, and they always have coffee, which is a little odd, but it works.
2 months ago
We always make a point to stop by The Nags Head Shop whenever we're in Duck. It’s our favorite coffee spot in the OBX. Great menu, friendly atmosphere, and an awesome selection of whole beans to bring home for brewing. It’s become one of our vacation traditions.
4 weeks ago
This is a great shop in Duck! My son really wanted a shirt here and they didn't have it in his size, but the owner made sure I knew how to contact her for when it came back in his size. Then she made the extra effort to ship it to us because we had to leave before it arrived. That is absolutely above and beyond customer service. I also bought a hat here years ago that I love.
6 months ago
Such a wonderful shop with great coffee! Hats off to you... Just not the one I bought.