Brooke’s guidebook
Food scene
One of my favorite spots to visit regularly in the summer! Excellent cocktails, great vibe, and the best food. If you go between May and August, plan to have a bit of a wait, but grab a drink and hang out on the back porch. I recommend going early!
PS When you go, get a Chocolate Sol (flourless chocolate cake) in my honor.
45 locals recommend
Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill
58646 NC-12One of my favorite spots to visit regularly in the summer! Excellent cocktails, great vibe, and the best food. If you go between May and August, plan to have a bit of a wait, but grab a drink and hang out on the back porch. I recommend going early!
PS When you go, get a Chocolate Sol (flourless chocolate cake) in my honor.
The best place to watch the sunset in Hatteras. Grab a drink, hang out on the porch, watch the boats come in, and watch the sunset.
22 locals recommend
Breakwater Restaurant
57878 NC-12The best place to watch the sunset in Hatteras. Grab a drink, hang out on the porch, watch the boats come in, and watch the sunset.
We're regulars here! It's a great casual dining spot. Their food and seafood specials are great! If you're looking for somewhere casual, this is the place.
27 locals recommend
Tavern on 12
53060 NC-12We're regulars here! It's a great casual dining spot. Their food and seafood specials are great! If you're looking for somewhere casual, this is the place.
Excellent and creative menu and a great atmosphere. One of the few places on the island that take reservations, and I highly recommend getting reservations in the summer months. They have a few vegan and gluten free options.
28 locals recommend
Pangea Tavern
41001 NC-12Excellent and creative menu and a great atmosphere. One of the few places on the island that take reservations, and I highly recommend getting reservations in the summer months. They have a few vegan and gluten free options.
Best oat milk iced latte on the island, maybe of all time. Don't miss this one!
Roots & Leaves Food Truck
41001 North Carolina Highway 12Best oat milk iced latte on the island, maybe of all time. Don't miss this one!
Get the veggie breakfast tacos with avocado, take them to eat under the avon pier, and thank me later :)
Stu's Food Truck
41001 North Carolina Highway 12Get the veggie breakfast tacos with avocado, take them to eat under the avon pier, and thank me later :)
My #1 and only pick for an ice cream spot! Super positive staff, funky jams, and solid ice cream + treat collection!!! Expect a line in the summer, but it moves quick and it's worth the wait.
7 locals recommend
Happy Belly Ice Cream
57204 NC-12My #1 and only pick for an ice cream spot! Super positive staff, funky jams, and solid ice cream + treat collection!!! Expect a line in the summer, but it moves quick and it's worth the wait.
Solid pizza, arcade games, and beer selection! Super casual and great for the whole family. They also have a great gluten free pizza! Extra points for great service.
23 locals recommend
Angelo's Pizza
46903 NC-12Solid pizza, arcade games, and beer selection! Super casual and great for the whole family. They also have a great gluten free pizza! Extra points for great service.
Good pizza + good ingredients. They also have a gluten free pizza option! Take out only.
10 locals recommend
Gingerbread House Bakery
52715 NC-12Good pizza + good ingredients. They also have a gluten free pizza option! Take out only.
This is a nice hang out spot in north avon. They're getting a shout out for having the most gluten free bakery items of anywhere else I've found on the island.
8 locals recommend
Muffins And Scones
40126 NC-12This is a nice hang out spot in north avon. They're getting a shout out for having the most gluten free bakery items of anywhere else I've found on the island.
If you're looking for a breakfast spot, look no further! Solid, classic breakfast.
21 locals recommend
Sonny's Waterfront Restaurant
57947 NC-12If you're looking for a breakfast spot, look no further! Solid, classic breakfast.
Great sandwich spot! Grab your sandwiches and hit the beach! They have a gluten free bread option.
8 locals recommend
Frisco Sandwich Co
53674 NC-12Great sandwich spot! Grab your sandwiches and hit the beach! They have a gluten free bread option.
An excellent, locally owned supermarket! They have everything you need! Lots of fresh and organic items, as well as gluten free items.
42 locals recommend
Conner's Supermarket
47468 NC-12An excellent, locally owned supermarket! They have everything you need! Lots of fresh and organic items, as well as gluten free items.
I literally dream about their chocolate croissants. Get there early to make sure you don't miss anything before it sells out!
15 locals recommend
Scratchmade Snackery
57544 NC-12I literally dream about their chocolate croissants. Get there early to make sure you don't miss anything before it sells out!
One of my favorite spots for pizza and to hang out at the bar! Try their soft pretzel and meat lovers pizza with hot honey.
ISOLA Pizzeria and Bar
One of my favorite spots for pizza and to hang out at the bar! Try their soft pretzel and meat lovers pizza with hot honey.
Activities
Excellent family owned business that has been around for more than 20 years! Parasail, boat rentals, pontoon rentals, and jet skis. The best on the outer banks, and you're supporting the local economy!
10 locals recommend
Hatteras Parasail
57878 NC-12Excellent family owned business that has been around for more than 20 years! Parasail, boat rentals, pontoon rentals, and jet skis. The best on the outer banks, and you're supporting the local economy!
If you're looking for family portraits while you're here, Daniel Pullen Photography is the best of the best! Daniel is a Hatteras Island Native and his team is excellent. Full disclosure, your host, Brooke, works with Daniel, but no bias ;)
Daniel Pullen Photography
47144 Middle Ridge RoadIf you're looking for family portraits while you're here, Daniel Pullen Photography is the best of the best! Daniel is a Hatteras Island Native and his team is excellent. Full disclosure, your host, Brooke, works with Daniel, but no bias ;)
Slash Creek Outfitters, formerly known as AS Austin. Kayak tours, bike rentals, beach rentals, and anything else you'll need! An excellent, locally owned, family business. Check them out!
8 locals recommend
A S Austin's
57698 NC-12Slash Creek Outfitters, formerly known as AS Austin. Kayak tours, bike rentals, beach rentals, and anything else you'll need! An excellent, locally owned, family business. Check them out!
One of my favorite activities is to get the spicy boiled peanuts from lee robinsons and watch the sunset!
7 locals recommend
Lee Robinson's General Store
58372 NC-12One of my favorite activities is to get the spicy boiled peanuts from lee robinsons and watch the sunset!
If you want to go horseback riding, these are your people! They take great care of their horses and run an awesome business.
14 locals recommend
Equine Adventures
52193 Piney Ridge RdIf you want to go horseback riding, these are your people! They take great care of their horses and run an awesome business.