I scream, You scream, We all scream for Outer Banks ICE CREAM!

Celebrating National Ice Cream Day on the OBX with some of the best ice cream shops on the East Coast!

There are many wonderful culinary options on the Outer Banks, but one segment that has really grown in the past year or two is Ice Cream! There is an ice cream shop on the Outer Banks for every taste and flavor.

We have compiled this list of Outer Banks Ice Cream Shops for you – in no particular order, because ice cream is all pretty great!

Corolla:

Tasty Treats – Corolla
Instagram-able and mouthwatering ice cream creations

Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream – Corolla
Homemade ice cream, ice cream cakes, ice cream pies

The Chill Spot – Corolla
Scoop ice cream, ice cream cookies, ice cream tacos

Duck/Southern Shores/Kitty Hawk:

Holy Cow Creamery – Duck
Homemade ice cream, milk shakes, vegan friendly options, ice cream donut panini

Donutz On a Stick and Ice Cream – Duck
Homemade Soft Serve, Dipped Ice Cream, Donut Sundaes and Vegan & Gluten Free Offerings, Donuts, Coffee

The Chill Spot – Duck
Scoop ice cream, ice cream cookies, ice cream tacos

Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream – Duck and Kitty Hawk
Homemade ice cream, ice cream cakes, ice cream pies

The Spot – Kitty Hawk
The Outer Banks Original Bowl Spot. Açaí Bowls, Fruit Smoothies, Coffee, Ice Cream

Winks Cosmic Ice Cream – Kitty Hawk
Ice cream, Milkshakes, Smoothies, Slushies and even nachos!

Kill Devil Hills:

Kill Devil’s Custard and Beach Fries – Kill Devil Hills
Frozen custard, sundaes, hurricanes, and lots of good stuff from the grill

Holy Cow Creamery – Kill Devil Hills
Homemade ice cream, milk shakes, vegan friendly options, ice cream donut panini

Noosa Scoops – Kill Devil Hills – NEW for 2024!
Scoop ice cream, smoothies, acai bowls, espresso bar

Nags Head:

Snow Bird Burgers and Cones – Nags Head
Serving the Outer Banks for 70 years! Soft serve and scoop ice cream, dole whip specials, and amazing food off the grill.

Booty Treats Ice Cream & Shave Ice – 2 locations in Nags Head
Scoop ice cream, hand shave ice, signature Booty Freeze, handmade cookie sandwiches

The Spot – Nags Head
The Outer Banks Original Bowl Spot. Açaí Bowls, Fruit Smoothies, Coffee, Ice Cream

Surfin’ Spoon – Nags Head
Self-serve frozen yogurt and gelato, ice cream sammies

Coastal Creamery OBX – Nags Head
Homemade Ice Cream, Banana Splits-Sundaes, Belgian Waffles-Cookie Sandwiches, Milkshakes

Fatboyz Ice Cream & Sweet Treats – Nags Head
Scoop ice cream, sundaes, blend-ins

KEYZ New Zealand Style Ice Cream – Nags Head – NEW for 2024!
Real fruit ice cream blends

Manteo:

Frosties Downtown Manteo-OBX
Soft serve, specialty sundaes, shaved ice, floats, ice cream sandwiches and shakes

Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream – Manteo
Homemade ice cream, ice cream cakes, ice cream pies

So, the next time you and your family are visiting the Outer Banks, be sure to try a few (or all!) of the amazing ice cream shops on the beach, because what vacation is complete without some sweet frozen treats?!