Higher Grounds

Higher Grounds A specialty coffee & ice cream shop for the people of Colington & ALL of our wonderful OBX visitors

The Sleepy Turtle Milkshake is backA Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Butter Pecan milkshake blended with a shot of ESPRESSO...
05/30/2026

The Sleepy Turtle Milkshake is back

A Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Butter Pecan milkshake blended with a shot of ESPRESSO.
It is topped with homemade vanilla whipped cream and drizzled with Caramel sauce.

Also available without espresso.

Espresso Milkshakes!When you can't decide between coffee or ice cream, why not have both?The Riptide-A classic vanilla m...
05/29/2026

Espresso Milkshakes!

When you can't decide between coffee or ice cream, why not have both?

The Riptide-
A classic vanilla milkshake with a shot of espresso blended in. It comes topped with our homemade vanilla whipped cream and powdered espresso.

*also available >dairy free< made with our oatmilk ice cream

Want to mix things up? swap vanilla for any of our 19 other ice cream flavors. Like Midnight Caramel River

Open until 8pm tonight.

05/28/2026

Latte Special
The Southwest Wind-
Tiramisu and Vanilla with dark chocolate drizzle and Cupcake cold foam

Homemade cinnamon coffee cake is back! Fresh organic ingredients made by Kristi.We are open 7a-5p today. We hope everyon...
05/25/2026

Homemade cinnamon coffee cake is back! Fresh organic ingredients made by Kristi.
We are open 7a-5p today. We hope everyone has a fun SAFE Memorial Day!
**We are NOT closing between 1-3 today**

*Don’t forget we offer a veteran’s discount*

God bless & thank you to all who’s served our country!

05/25/2026
The Red, White, and Blue Sundae is back to kick off the summer season. Birthday Cake Ice Cream layered with strawberry s...
05/22/2026

The Red, White, and Blue Sundae is back to kick off the summer season.

Birthday Cake Ice Cream layered with strawberry sauce and marshmallows. Topped with our homemade whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, and of course a cherry 🇺🇸

Our Current featured ice cream flavor:Lemon BarA bright citrus ice cream perfect for a hot day!Vanilla Ice cream with sw...
05/21/2026

Our Current featured ice cream flavor:

Lemon Bar

A bright citrus ice cream perfect for a hot day!
Vanilla Ice cream with swirls of tangy lemon and sweet buttery shortbread cookie dough pieces.

Great in a cup, cone, or milkshake.

It's also featured in our current Sundae Special.

Did you know we have smoothies?Choose from one of our creations or build your own. Sweetned with a little bit honey and ...
05/15/2026

Did you know we have smoothies?

Choose from one of our creations or build your own. Sweetned with a little bit honey and oj ( or the sweetner of your choice). We also have add ins like yogurt, protein powder, or greens.

Our local duck friend, Cappuccino stopped by for a visit today. ❤️🦆
05/14/2026

Our local duck friend, Cappuccino stopped by for a visit today. ❤️🦆

Latte Special!Tide Pool-A caramel Chai Latte with toasted marshmallow cold foam and caramel sauce drizzle.* can also be ...
05/14/2026

Latte Special!

Tide Pool-
A caramel Chai Latte with toasted marshmallow cold foam and caramel sauce drizzle.
* can also be made dairy free

Address

2141 Colington Road
Kill Devil Hills, NC
27948

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 1pm
3pm - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 1pm
3pm - 8pm
Friday 7am - 1pm
3pm - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+12524897893

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