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
25150 N.C. Highway 12, across from the KOA Campground, Waves
Expect great food and awesome service at Atlantic Coast Cafe in Waves. This destination cafe on Hatteras Island features a full menu of hot and fresh breakfasts – pancakes, omelettes, Monte Cristo, 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, delicately fried seafood and chicken strip baskets, grilled fresh seafood dinners and the signature double-shelled fish tacos. Tasty starters, salads, sides, smoothies, cafe mochas/lattes, chai tea, fresh muffins, killer desserts, a kids' menu and a variety of beverages plus beer and wine all add up to an enjoyable and affordable meal. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, and the full menu is available for takeout with call-in or online ordering. They’re open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Expect great food and awesome service at Atlantic Coast Cafe in Waves. This destination cafe on Hatteras Island features a full menu of hot and fresh breakfasts – pancakes, omelettes, Monte Cristo, 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, delicately fried seafood...read more
Expect great food and awesome service at Atlantic Coast Cafe in Waves. This destination cafe...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
If you find yourself hungry and in a hurry on the lower end of Hatteras village, head to the Snack Shack. In Hatteras Landing right next to the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry docks, it's especially convenient for grabbing a quick bite before you hop on the hour-long ferry. Open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day except Monday, they offer breakfast biscuit sandwiches, breakfast wraps, poke,...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
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
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
From 7 a.m. to noon, Stu's Donuts takes over the kitchen at Ketch 55 Seafood Grill. Stu's serves fresh, made-to-order doughnuts that you can enjoy onsite or take with you to go. Try their specialties (The Fruit Loop, The Samoa, Key Lime, Dirt & Worms, French Toast or a seasonal treat) or create your own combinations from a variety of frostings and toppings. If you don't...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
The Gingerbread House Bakery is famous for its baked goods and specialty pizzas. They're open for dinner only, Monday through Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. The pizzas are made on a delicious homemade crust with homemade sauce and a great array of toppings. Pizza is available for eat in or take-out. There’s also a salad bar and an espresso bar featuring cappuccinos, lattes, smoothies...read more
Hatteras Breakfast Spots
Uglie Mugs offers quite the combination of enticements — coffee, baked goods, Internet access, locally made photography, jewelry, t-shirts, mugs and beads galore. It has ice cream and smoothies in the summer and sells a nice selection of teas. It also carries home and garden decor and gift items like wind chimes and measuring spoons. The bead shop offers thousands of beads and all the supplies you need to...read more
