Higher Grounds - Coffee & Ice Cream

Can't say enough good things about this place. Came in today on Saturday for the first time and was treated like family from the start. Lady there was super friendly and didn't mind us having our dog with us. Got the overboard which is 2 scoops of whatever ice cream you want with espresso poured on top, a matcha latte, and a marshmallow latte. Everything was on point. Laid back place to hang out at, views are amazing, has bar seating facing the water and a little marsh tucked behind with lots of birds and animals roaming. Hammock underneath the building with some more tables. 100% recommend this place.

Found this hidden gem while looking for local ice cream spots. Was cute and quaint , pet friendly place. Sold coffee and ice cream. Nice out door area for families right with a Sound view. Lady was really nice and informative. Ice cream was great. Will def return when back in the area!!!

Hands down the best coffee and friendliest service on the island. If you’re in the Collington area of Kill Devil Hills stop by. They have coffee, ice cream, shakes, malts and more. Great family run business!
I’ll drive out of my way to go next time I’m in the OBX!

Great experience from beginning to end. Wonderful setting and service with an amazingly friendly smile.
The coffee was delicious and the ice cream generously scooped. We wound up staying and sitting in the hammocks for a solid hour.
Lovely design and decor!

We stumbled upon this lovely little shop while in OBX for business during the off season, and we were very impressed! The owner who helped us was friendly and informative, coffee exceeded expectations, and the ice cream was a nice touch as well. We'll be back!

Great view! From inside and outside. Allows you to enjoy your coffee even more! Coffee was delicious, staff/owner extremely polite. Service with a smile.

Absolutely love this place. And trust me, I’ve visited many many local coffee shops. I guess you could say it’s a hobby of mine to find local gems like this. First off, if you’re looking for a true espresso taste, and not sugar water, this is the place to go. The owners do a really great job at that.They have a great selection of custom drinks but can always do any latte, cappuccino, etc.
They also have good ice cream, with many selections of cones and toppings.

Next, the location is amazing. This, coming from a Collington local though. It’s so nice not to have to go on the bypass and beat traffic to get a coffee.

What a cool little building that they have converted to a coffee shop. I love the teal color that they painted the place. It’s so inviting. The owners husband does all the landscaping and he does an excellent job as you can tell this is his passion. If you love sunflowers, this is the place to see them. It’s so inviting from the beginning right as you pull into their parking lot. The inside vibes are great as well everything is very comfortable and clean and once again, inviting. Lots of fun decor and natural light.

And finally, the best part, is underneath. There are several swings and hammocks hanging underneath the building. It’s so nice to get a latte in the morning and then swing the morning away looking at the sound across the street.

Anyway, it’s really awesome. Check it out.

Highly recommend the chocolate riptide. The vanilla was okay, but the chocolate was great. Neat little place with nice views.

Coffee and ice cream are AWESOME. I got the Lucy specialty drink and the Bonfire sundae. Great place, staff, and atmosphere. Will definitely be back

Meh. Not "really" a bagel shop. Only a few options and not your typical bagel shop spread of options.Outside seating was cool but inside closed. No bathroom access (even though remote location) Everything bagel was basically a plain bagel and was not toasted either. Maybe just a bad day but wait staff seemed more annoyed by customers than ready to help. Expected more from such a highly reviewed spot - would not have gone out of our way to eat here if we had known this prior.