July is National Ice Cream Month! Come celebrate with us.
What’s a summer vacation in Currituck without something cold and sweet? We all scream for ice cream and other frozen treats because nothing beats a cone or cup of your favorite flavor or two after a day at the beach. Whether you’re looking for a midday snack or a cool dessert to cap off a delicious seafood dinner, you don’t have to search far for ice cream. We are proud to host many locally owned shops, with their scoopers at the ready to serve you.
Sweet Stops in Mainland Currituck
From Moyock to Point Harbor, Mainland Currituck County is home to a number of must-stops on your way to the resort area or coming home. Keep an eye out for these landmarks as you drive US-158:
LJ Beaners Bakery & Cafe
155 Survey Rd, Moyock, NC 27958
LJ Beaners is known locally for their giant cinnamon rolls and baked sweets, but if you crave something cold, check out their extensive drink menu. Frappes, smoothies, protein shakes and other seasonal drinks will keep you energized throughout the day.
Scoops
1825 Shortcut Rd, Shawboro, NC 27973
A trip to Scoops is a step back in time to a retro-style ice cream parlor with cones, milkshakes, floats, sundaes and banana splits. Scoops serves up an eclectic selection of handmade flavors with names like Cookie Monster and Tropical Rainbow.
Outback Candy & The Sweet Sunflour
6322 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy, NC 27939
While on the Mainland, stop by one of the newer businesses to open this year. This combination candy store and bakery serves up Edy’s ice cream plus a selection of bulk candies, preserves, nut varieties, and other local treats.
Chilling in Corolla
When is a great time to indulge in a creamy treat? Anytime is a great time but particularly after a day at the beach, a Wild Mustang tour or a sunset viewing. Wherever you are in Corolla, there’s a shop that will indulge your craving with your favorite flavor:
Tasty Treats
106AB, 1159 Austin St, Corolla, NC 27927
Corolla’s newest hotspot for sweets offers a full menu of unique ice cream treats. Try a bubble waffle cone or a churro sundae. Tasty Treats also serves amazing “extreme” milk shakes you have to see to believe!
The Chill Spot
610 Currituck Clubhouse Dr, Corolla, NC 27927
When you need to get out of the sun and chill, try one of the Chill Spot’s amazing creations, including ice cream nachos and cookie ice cream sandwiches. Want something special? Get creative with your own signature sundae. If that’s not enough, ask about their secret menu.
Sweet Cups & Corolla Cupcakes
797 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927
Fifteen flavors of frozen yogurt plus 42 toppings equals endless combinations during your Corolla stay! You could visit every day of your vacation and never have the same dessert twice.
Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream
794 F, Timbuck 11 Shopping Center, Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927
Celebrating a special event during your vacation, like a birthday or anniversary? Order a homemade ice cream cake from Big Buck’s to take back to your vacation rental. Big Buck’s also sells a variety of custom chocolate and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Doppio – Coffee, Juice & Gelato
798 A Sunset Blvd, Corolla NC 27927
Doppio serves up an eclectic blend of traditional Italian espresso and world coffee culture. Here you will find revitalizing coffee drinks, fresh cold-pressed juice, all natural smoothies, and artisanal gelato in classic and unique flavors.
Ned’s Ice Cream & Sweets
1159 Austin St, Corolla, NC 27927
Ned’s serves up over 30 different flavors of Edy’s ice cream. You can choose from a number of candy mix-ins to give your dessert some crunch, too. While you’re there, pick up some handmade chocolate treats for later.
Weezy’s Ice Cream
1070 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927
Weezy’s in Corolla offers over twenty flavors of Hershey’s ice cream in cups, sugar cones, or waffle cones.
For more recommendations on local culinary delights, be sure to browse our restaurants and eats directory, and download our free mobile app for local specials and other updates happening in our area this summer.