The Nags Head Shop

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.

• Cafe and bakery fare in the budget-friendly $ price range
• Open seven days a week, with a shorter Sunday schedule
• On Duck Road, walking distance from Duck's shops and soundside boardwalk