Higher Grounds - Coffee & Ice Cream
2141 Colington Rd, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Crema's Take
“Higher Grounds combines serious specialty coffee with a full ice cream menu and homemade pastries, making it equally appealing whether you're after a carefully crafted maple latte or a butter pecan cone. The space is genuinely thoughtful—eclectic artwork from local artists, ample seating with water views, and a playful kids' area with a slide—so it works perfectly for a leisurely morning solo or a family outing. This is the rare coffee shop that doesn't compromise on quality while still feeling like the most welcoming spot in town.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
This is the CUTEST little spot. Great coffee, matcha, bagels, and atmosphere. We loved the eclectic decor and that they have local artists’ work available for purchase. I can’t recommend this place more!
This place is so cute and quirky. We loved the slide and area for the kids to play. The coffee was delicious and who doesn’t love ice cream? The environment and service was welcoming. Thank you!! We will definitely be back.
This coffee shop is awesome! Fun things for kids to play with outside. Tons of seating everywhere. Delicious homemade pastries. And the best part is the coffee. We got a maple latte and it is the perfect amount of syrup, milk, and espresso! Try it out!
So excited that they opened back up! The baked goods and drinks were so good! Super kid friendly with loads of fun things to play with. Lots of seating choices that face the water! The staff was amazing, 10/10 will be coming back a lot this summer :)
I was so glad to discover this charming and inviting place during my morning walk near the vacation rental I was staying in. I purchased butter pecan ice cream in a waffle cone, and while I was enjoying it, I explored the outside space. They have a variety of features. There are…
Crema Reviews
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