2025 Duck Book Stores Guide

If you enjoy a good cup of coffee and a good book, a stop into Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Bookshop is a must. Located in a historic gun shop next to the pond in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, a visit to Duck’s Cottage truly is an experience to savor. Owner Allen LeHew, a self-proclaimed java junkie, uses only the best coffee beans from a small roasting company in Lexington, Virginia.

With three locations filled with riches for the mind, heart and soul, Island Bookstore is a must-see Outer Banks stop. Their motto says it all – they are committed to providing you with selections to amuse, inform, enrich, and edify. What else is there in life?

You could spend all day in Kellogg’s Cottage Shop and still not see everything it offers. From specialty sauces and snacks, to hardware, to home and lawn maintenance and décor and even pet supplies, there’s little you won’t be able to find there.As soon as you enter, you’re invited to sample some of the Cottage Shop’s own brand of sauces and snacks, like sea-salted and black-peppered peanuts, or corn and black bean salsa, and you can also sip on a fresh cup of coffee while you browse the store’s many treasures.The fake snow the store invites all to touch is a reminder to stop by the Christmas section, which offers a lovely selection of old-style ornaments designed around beach and ocean themes.In addition to basic hardware items for most maintenance needs, there are beautiful pieces for home décor, from art prints to accent and patio furniture. For children there are games galore including a beautiful, eclectic collection of marbles of many sizes, almost too pretty to play around with.Also available are personal accessories like Viva beaded jewelry, fashionable scarves, cloth hand or tote bags, hats and gloves, as well as greeting cards and gifts for special occasions, weddings and holidays.”For those building rental or second homes, Kellogg’s offers comprehensive kitchen, bedding, bath and recreational packages designed to accommodate homes ranging in size from 12 to 24 guests or more.In a nutshell, the Cottage Shop hopes to “fulfill the finishing touches needed to make a house a home.”

No shopping trip with the kids is complete without a trip to a toy store, and The Kid’s Store in the Waterfront Shops in Duck is the perfect spot to find everything for children. From toys, books, puzzles and games, there is plenty to choose from, whether you are looking for a gift or just a few toys to keep the kids entertained during your vacation. The Kid’s Store also has outdoor gear. Enjoy a large selection of bathing suits for all ages, rash guards, hats and t-shirts to protect youngsters from the strong rays of the sun. Education toys, stuffed animals, and novelty toys are everywhere. Looking for some beach toys or the perfect kite to fly on the beach? You are bound to find it here.  And no child’s Outer Banks vacation is complete without a hermit crab.  At The Kid’s Store, customers can expect personalized attention while children choose the perfect hermit crab to bring home. Don’t forget to pick up some beach toys and kites for the kids, who will be eager to try their new gear at the beach. After 20 years in business, The Kid’s Store knows toys and they know kids, too. So bring the kids for a fun treat.