BitterSweet Java

06/15/2026

📚 Today at 11am is Story Time! Come on in and have some fun! 😃

06/13/2026

This young lady will be set up here at the Community Sale until 1pm. Stop by and show her some great local support! 😃

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Checking in… is everyone still asleep? 👀☕

Not a single customer through the door and it’s almost 10 AM! If things don’t pick up soon, we may call it an early day.

If you’re out and about, we’d love to see you at BitterSweet Java!

06/02/2026

✨ Restocked and ready! ✨

Cheyanne's Beadery and K&H Creations have brought in a fresh selection of handmade bracelets and polymer clay earrings!

From colorful clay bead bracelets to beautiful handcrafted earrings, there's something fun and unique for everyone. Stop by BitterSweet Java, grab your favorite drink, and check out these amazing creations while you're here. 💕☕

Supporting local makers never goes out of style!

05/31/2026

One of the best parts of our trip to the North Carolina coast was discovering a couple of small businesses we’ll definitely be visiting again.

We stopped by O'Neal's Sea Harvest in Wanchese for a shrimp basket lunch, and it was easily some of the best seafood we’ve ever had. The homemade cakes were incredible too. We tried the Orange Creamsicle and Strawberry cake, and both were worth saving room for. The atmosphere was awesome, and everyone made us feel right at home. A special shoutout to the lady who stopped to talk with Jackson about his shark shirt and even showed him her great white and megalodon tattoo. Little moments like that are what make a place memorable.

We also found KEYZ New Zealand Ice Cream in Nags Head. If you’ve never had New Zealand-style ice cream, you’re missing out. We tried the Kookaberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, mango and Vanilla, and every flavor was fantastic. The brother and sister who own the shop were some of the nicest people you’ll meet. They even remembered us when we came back a couple of days later for a second visit.

If you’re heading to the North Carolina coast this summer, do yourself a favor and stop by both places. Small businesses like these are what give the island its character. We’ll support local businesses over corporate chains every chance we get, and these two are a perfect example of why.

Show them some love if you’re in the area. You won’t regret it.

P.S. The photo across the street is Bayliss Boatworks. Jackson thought it was pretty cool seeing those huge sportfishing boats up close. It was one of those moments that really caught his imagination, and by the time we left he was talking about how neat it would be to work for a boatbuilder someday helping build boats like those. It’s also a reminder that Wanchese is still a real working fishing village and not just another tourist destination.

05/23/2026

Jackson wanted us to tell everyone thank you for all the birthday wishes, generous gifts, and for spending time with him yesterday. ❤️

You all helped make his day extra special, and he had an absolute blast. We appreciate every one of you!

05/19/2026

He’s here until 12 today! Come get your questions answered by Heath Baumann - ISA Arborist !

“🌳 Tomorrow only! Come get your tree questions answered by a real arborist.” 🍃

05/19/2026

BitterSweet Java will be CLOSED from May 23rd–May 31st for a little much-needed R&R. ☺️ We’ll be back bright and early on June 1st!