Uglie Mugs Coffee House
40534 North Carolina Hwy 12, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Crema's Take
“Uglie Mugs has mastered the creamy, velvety latte—regulars keep coming back for versions like the White Chocolate Latte and Caramel Macchiato that taste like they actually know what they're doing with espresso. The pastries are legitimately fresh-baked (that cherry turnover gets real love in reviews), and the whole operation feels like a genuine local spot where the staff remembers faces, plus there's rotating local art on the walls if you want to browse while you sip. It's small and occasionally has a wait, but it's worth a stop whether you're renting nearby or just passing through the Outer Banks.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
This place is amazing! We stayed in Hatteras and this quickly became a daily stop for us. They have excellent lattes and they also have smoothies and local art for purchase too. Sometimes the wait to get coffee was long but the taste was always worth it. We ended up going 5…
The coffee was excellent, top notch! They’ve got the formula down! Loved the Carmel Macchiato and the White Chocolate Latte! Staff were very friendly.
Small, local coffee shop with lots of choices. The pumpkin pie chai latte was delicious. We usually take ours back to our rental or with us for a walk on the beach, but they do have some seating. We go multiple times on each vacation trip.
I must stop at Uglie Mugs Coffee Shop whenever I camp at the OBX. I love the coffee! I love the art! I love the people who work there! And today I ate the most FABULOUS cherry turnover straight out of the oven! My life is changed forever. The place gets better every year.
This coffee shop is lovely. Greeted by a colorful, organized menu with plenty of options for all kinds of kinds. Fresh baked goods + all the offerings you could want! I had the pleasure of enjoying a August special, the Rocky Road Latte! Highly recommend. Lots of art and beads…
Crema Reviews
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