Whether you want breakfast to be a big, sit-down affair, or you’re looking for a grab-and-go goodie to the beach, Hatteras restaurants have the eggs and bacon or scones and coffee to satisfy. Several restaurants here open early for breakfast, with American classics, such as stacks of pancakes, eggs, bacon and breakfast burritos. For a classic taste of the South, head to locally loved carry-out spots for a biscuit sandwich. For those of us who crave sweets in the mornings, plan to have breakfast at a Hatteras Island restaurant. Bakeries, coffee shops and other eateries draw crowds with home-baked fritters cinnamon rolls, fritters, muffins and more. Don’t forget the cup of coffee or latte to go with them.
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Hatteras Breakfast Spots
40050 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
New owners in 2019 breathed new life into this long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant in Avon. The owners of popular Avon restaurants Cups & Cones and Muffins & Scones are at the helm of this restaurant now, and they are committed to serving scratch-made fare. They've redesigned the pub and dining rooms with new ship-themed decor. The full bar has expanded wine and beer selections, with a large focus on craft brews and North Carolina beers. Their in-house sommelier has gathered wines from around the world into an impressive wine selection. On select Monday evenings, they offer a six-course wine-pairing dinner. The lunch and dinner menus have been updated as well. Diners will find lots of seafood, burgers, sandwiches, steaks and pasta dishes, gluten-free items and vegetarian options. Sunday Brunch is offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a special menu. A kids’ menu is available. Private dining areas are available for wine dinners, events and celebrations.
New owners in 2019 breathed new life into this long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant in Avon. The owners of popular Avon restaurants Cups & Cones and Muffins & Scones are at the helm of this restaurant now, and they are committed to serving scratch-made fare. They've redesigned the pub and dining rooms with new ship-themed decor. The full bar has expanded wine and beer selections, with a large focus on craft brews...read more
New owners in 2019 breathed new life into this long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant in Avon. The...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
25150 N.C. Highway 12, across from the KOA Campground, Waves
Expect great food and awesome service at Atlantic Coast Cafe in Waves – even during the 2020 safety-first switch to takeout only with curbside pickup. Offering nearly 100% of its usual menu, ACC still serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call in your order or order online, and they will have it packaged and ready to go. Just call them when you arrive, and a safety-masked and -gloved server will bring it right out to your car or to the picnic tables out front, where you can wait if you walked over from nearby. ACC looks forward to returning to its casual indoor service once the COVID-19 danger is managed. The menu features hot and fresh breakfast sandwiches, including the Monte Cristo, the Hatteras Breakfast Wrap, fresh coffee and breakfast sides. Lunches and dinners showcase stuffed grilled wraps, tasty burgers, unique Reubens (crab cake, shrimp, classic), their famous marinated or Cajun grilled tuna, possibly the best chicken strips east of the Mississippi, delicately fried seafood baskets, grilled fresh seafood dinners and the signature double-shelled fish tacos. Check out the full menu online.
Expect great food and awesome service at Atlantic Coast Cafe in Waves – even during the 2020 safety-first switch to takeout only with curbside pickup. Offering nearly 100% of its usual menu, ACC still serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call in your order or order online, and they will have it packaged and ready to go. Just call them when you arrive, and a safety-masked...read more
Expect great food and awesome service at Atlantic Coast Cafe in Waves – even during...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
46843 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
Diamond Shoals Restaurant is a family-owned establishment that has been serving Hatteras visitors and locals for more than 25 years. It’s open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is welcoming of large groups. Breakfast is full service and hearty, including omelets, platters, hotcakes and more. At lunch or dinner, be sure to try their award-winning clam chowder and crab bisque. Diamond Shoals is well known for its large selection of fish. Diners also love the salad bar and full-service sushi bar, which is open Monday through Saturday. Customers rave nightly about the high quality and beautifully appetizing preparations of the sushi. The restaurant carries all ABC permits and offers a vast selection of cocktails, favorite local draft beers, wine and an established sake bar, which makes them unique on Hatteras Island. Their seafood market is open every day with a large selection of fresh, local seafood. Catering for events and family gatherings is available; choose from sushi, fresh seafood or from their vast menu of options.
Diamond Shoals Restaurant is a family-owned establishment that has been serving Hatteras visitors and locals for more than 25 years. It’s open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is welcoming of large groups. Breakfast is full service and hearty, including omelets, platters, hotcakes and more. At lunch or dinner, be sure to try their award-winning clam chowder and crab bisque. Diamond...read more
Diamond Shoals Restaurant is a family-owned establishment that has been serving Hatteras visitors and locals...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
40050 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
New owners in 2019 breathed new life into this long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant in Avon. The owners of popular Avon restaurants Cups & Cones and Muffins & Scones are at the helm of this restaurant now, and they are committed to serving scratch-made fare. They've redesigned the pub and dining rooms with new ship-themed decor. The full bar has expanded wine and beer selections, with a large focus on craft brews and North Carolina beers. Their in-house sommelier has gathered wines from around the world into an impressive wine selection. On select Monday evenings, they offer a six-course wine-pairing dinner. The lunch and dinner menus have been updated as well. Diners will find lots of seafood, burgers, sandwiches, steaks and pasta dishes, gluten-free items and vegetarian options. Sunday Brunch is offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a special menu. A kids’ menu is available. Private dining areas are available for wine dinners, events and celebrations.
New owners in 2019 breathed new life into this long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant in Avon. The owners of popular Avon restaurants Cups & Cones and Muffins & Scones are at the helm of this restaurant now, and they are committed to serving scratch-made fare. They've redesigned the pub and dining rooms with new ship-themed decor. The full bar has expanded wine and beer selections, with a large focus on craft brews...read more
New owners in 2019 breathed new life into this long-established, seafood-oriented restaurant in Avon. The...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
57947 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras village
Serving Hatteras for more than 40 years, Sonny’s features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is rib-sticking, with fabulous homemade hash browns, omelets, pancakes, homemade biscuits and sausage gravy. Lunch offers burgers, soups, seafood, salads and homemade daily specials. Dinner features nightly specials, fresh seafood platters, hand-cut steaks, pasta and mixed grills. Steamer specials include Alaskan snow crab legs, shrimp and clams. Sonny’s offers beer and wine and a full bar. It closes for part of the off-season, so call ahead.
Serving Hatteras for more than 40 years, Sonny’s features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is rib-sticking, with fabulous homemade hash browns, omelets, pancakes, homemade biscuits and sausage gravy. Lunch offers burgers, soups, seafood, salads and homemade daily specials. Dinner features nightly specials, fresh seafood platters, hand-cut steaks, pasta and mixed grills. Steamer specials include Alaskan snow crab legs, shrimp and clams. Sonny’s offers beer and...read more
Serving Hatteras for more than 40 years, Sonny’s features breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
At Cups And Cones, cool down with Hawaiian or Italian ice, hand-scooped ice cream or a delicious malt, shake or smoothie. Or go for the coffee – Cups And Cones serves all the favorite coffee and espresso-based drinks. They open at noon every day and stay open until 11 p.m. all summer long. They offer a different fresh cookie daily for sundaes and ice cream sandwiches as well as...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
Fatty's Eatery is open for breakfast and lunch every day. They describe their menu as "crazy on purpose," satisfying everyone from the most adventurous eaters all the way down to plain Janes. Their hand-patted burgers don't disappoint, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Fatty’s offers a signature burger complete with bacon, hashbrowns, mac 'n' cheese and a fried egg topped with BBQ sauce. It's often described with...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
Forbes Candies & Coffee offers the sweet treats that Forbes Candies has been known for since 1930. They are well known for saltwater taffy and have more than 25 delicious flavors. They make old-fashioned fresh fudge from scratch and have a big variety of homemade chocolates. At this location they also offer coffee, including a full espresso bar with specialty coffee and espresso drinks. The...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
Frisco Sandwich Company serves quick, healthy fare for people on the go. It’s fast, but we can’t call it fast food because it’s all prepared with care and fine attention to flavor. You wouldn’t find house-made potato chips and homemade ice cream sandwiches at any fast food joint. Frisco Sandwich Company serves specialty sandwiches, paninis, wraps, burgers and salads. They are also serve Carolina pulled...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
Harbor Deli offers breakfast, lunch and take-out fare. Breakfast includes biscuit and bagel sandwiches and more. The lunch menu is large, with specialty sandwiches – including the popular Shrimp Burger – seafood salads, daily specials and sides. In-season hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You'll enjoy the air-conditioned porch that overlooks the harbor. read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
There’s a constant flow of customers at this convenience store deli counter, so you know that’s a sign the food is delicious. The deli’s breakfast offerings include fresh-made biscuits and breakfast platters, breakfast sandwiches on croissants, muffins, bagels, toast or biscuits and more. For lunch you can get deli sandwiches, vegetables and french fries with daily specials available Monday through Friday. They also offer eight-,...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
Oceana’s is a casual, cozy restaurant that the locals love. Breakfast includes the standard fare plus delicious steak and eggs, quesadillas, omelets, pancakes and French toast. The all-day menu for lunch and dinner features freshly made, well-seasoned burgers, fresh fish, crab cakes, a variety of sandwiches and seafood, salads, stuffed baked potatoes and the very popular create-your-own quesadillas. It also has some fancier offerings like...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
Named for the orange trees that once grew on the property, Orange Blossom is a Hatteras Island favorite for breakfast. Everyone loves the Apple Uglies and the Meyer’s Rum Raisin Cinnamon Rolls, the double-dipped doughnuts and the pastries (the Apple Uglies and cinnamon rolls go fast, so get there early!). Orange Blossom offers just about any breakfast sandwich you could imagine, on biscuits, bagels, croissants,...read more
