A popular spot for years with island residents and locals alike, The Flying Melon Café is known for its distinctive blend of Creole and Southern cuisine that’s amplified with a collection of locally and regionally sourced fresh ingredients. From Ocracoke seafood that was caught just a few miles away from the island’s borders, to homegrown fruits and veggies that add a powerful boost of flavor, The Flying Melon Café is a great spot to expand your culinary horizons while sampling the freshest local fare that Ocracoke Island has to offer.
Located in the center of Ocracoke village, Dajio showcases the best of local ingredients in a fresh and distinctive menu that borrows inspiration from the heart of the island. With a mouth-watering array of brunch, lunch, and dinner items, food fans will always find something to crave at this popular eatery that has plenty of flavor to go around.
A favorite spot for early risers and beach-goers alike, Eduardo's Taco Stand is a staple for Ocracoke fans who want to dive into some fresh Mexican fare that is packed with flavor. Featuring a classic array of traditional Latin dishes as well as plenty of unique fare that will make anyone a fan of global flavors, Eduardo's offers filling, fresh and easy meals for anyone who wants to satisfy a worldly craving for delicious and easy-to-order and pick-up cuisine.
Whether you’re in the mood for a convenient breakfast or lunch, or just want to skip right to the sweet stuff, the Fig Tree Bakery and the Sweet Tooth candy shop has you covered. This popular Ocracoke destination that has been delighting families for nearly 20 years is packed with all the goodies that islanders crave, as well as easy breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare for tasty meals on the go.
Whether you are on the hunt for a filling and fresh breakfast or a wholly unique and inspired lunch, Helios' Hideaway can satisfy the largest of appetites on Ocracoke Island. Distinctive for its tempting range of Greek fare that ranges from salads to hefty pizzas, this relatively new addition to the Ocracoke dining scene steals the show with its global flavors that can’t be found anywhere else on the southern Outer Banks.
Indulge in a craving for heaping plates of pastas and big and bold pizzas with a visit to this Ocracoke eatery that has plenty of global flavors and influences that are miles away from your typical Italian fare. Sorellas Pizza & Pasta is a great spot to satisfy a large appetite, thanks to a wide selection of fresh pastas, pizzas, salads, and other treats that will leave patrons of all tastes smiling.
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Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz on a stick with more than 35 toppings! They'll melt in your mouth! Or try the Gluten-Free Donuts; limited quantities, daily. Plus, try any or all of the 9 flavors of homemade tastefully twisted soft serve. Frozen yogurt, sorbets, sherbet, hand dipped and homemade ice cream flavors. Unique coffees, sodas and espresso that will satisfy the whole family. Mix-and-match nostalgic candies and much more. Bring the carnival to your mouth and eat it like nobody’s watchin’! Donutz-On-A-Stick- where visual stimulation meets taste bud overload! Carnival Treats at the Beach—With Flavorful Creations and Allergy-Friendly Options, Donutz on a Stick Serves Up Sweet Treats for Everyone David and Stephanie were not always in the business of carnival confections. In fact, Stephanie was a fitness instructor and David worked in the computer field. But he loved donuts and she loved ice cream, and when they saw an opportunity to bring their favorite treats to beachgoers, they jumped on it. In 2014, the couple opened their first Donutz on a Stick—a family-run, family-friendly dessert shop on the boardwalk. They quickly realized that in order to serve everyone, they would need to get creative. “We had a family who would come in, and one of the little boys would have to wait by the door because of his gluten allergy,” David says. “That didn’t sit well with us. We wanted everyone to come under the same roof no matter what kind of allergies they had. And we continue to work towards that goal.” The Williams’ daughter Desireé spent six weeks experimenting until she created a gluten-free donut that was totally safe and delicious. Gluten-free donuts are now a huge part of the business, with more than 1,000 being served each day, just out of the Duck location. But you will want to call or stop by to reserve them in advance. The Williams’ other three children, David, Justin and Christian, have all invented menu items as well, such as Christian’s donut milkshake, which features hot and fresh cooked donuts blended into a milkshake with another donut on top making it picture perfect. While all the Williams have created menu items, the most popular pick—the donut sundae—was actually a happy accident. “We were being featured in a local magazine and we could only have one photo for the article,” David says. Since both ice cream and donuts were equally popular, “we built the donut sundae for the photo and we discovered after the photoshoot that it tasted amazing. It was completely serendipitous.” The Williams family is constantly creating and improving upon their recipes. At the heart of it all is a desire to see everyone come in and enjoy an experience together. They want to bring the carnival to your mouth. “No matter how busy we are—even if there’s a line down the boardwalk—every customer gets that engagement and service from us,” they say. The family has since opened a second location in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area.
