Higher Grounds Coffee & Ice CreamHigher Grounds
Coffee, treats, ice cream, and the best view
We run on island time, in two shifts. Coffee, bagels, pastries, and ice cream are available in the morning and later in the day.
7am – 1pm
then
3pm – 8pm
Closed
8am – 8pm
8am – 2pm
Off-season hours change with the island. Check back here, this page is always current.
The deck is theirs too.
There's a slide, and yes, it's a whole thing.
Some people come for the coffee and stay an hour.
Upgrades are underway. Give us a call and we'll help you plan your visit.
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Higher Grounds has been family owned and operated since 2017, tucked along Colington Road with a deck that looks out over Blount Bay. We built this place for the people of Colington and all of our wonderful OBX visitors. Grab a hammock, bring the dog, let the kids hit the slide, and stay a while.
Merch
Tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, and a few of our favorite things. Available in the shop.
"This coffee shop is awesome! Fun things for kids to play with outside. Tons of seating everywhere. Delicious homemade pastries..."
Google
"Awesome coffee shop back in the Colington neighborhood. Love it here. Great vibes. Great people. Hidden gem!"
Google
"What I did not expect was how cute this place was going to be. My kids were obsessed."
Google
4.9 stars across Google, Facebook, and Tripadvisor. 98% of folks recommend us.
Find Us
We're not on the bypass, and honestly, that's the point. Turn onto Colington Road at the Wright Brothers Memorial, follow it about two miles as it winds toward the water, and look for the teal building on your left. Water view waiting.
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