Delicious latte! Was craving it the next morning. Very cute shop. A little pricey, but overall felt it was worth it.
Lauren Schwartz
Hidden gem! Great coffee drinks and beautiful local art.
Sarah Berlin
We LOVE The Kind Cup! Their coffees are delicious (especially the cold brew and iced lattes on a hot day!) They also sell beautiful artwork for a souvenir to take home. The staff is so friendly and we have loved making this place a part of our beach traditions.
Shannon Schultz
Quaint little coffee shop and art store for a custom latte or espresso. If you don't hit the timing right you will have a wait because it is so popular. I have the salted caramel mocha and hubby had a vanilla latte.
Tyler H
Cute and cozy coffee shop in Corolla. Interior can be a little cramped, but it's still quite nice. Ordered a caramel latte and browsed the local crafts while I waited. Absolutely bangin' latte by the way. Looking forward to stopping by in 2026 :)
Jason Kelley
Cool coffee shop with a great vibe and lots of fun, eclectic merchandise to browse while you sip.
Megan Kistler
Cute little place! Love the salted caramel coffee!
Megan Nicole Kistler
Cute little place! Love the salted caramel coffee!
Christy D
So cute! As much a boutique as a coffee shop and both elements are excellent. Great coffee and crumb cake was to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Carroll
Been coming to Corolla for 20+ years and used to love the shack for coffee. Found the kind cup this year, and I am so happy. The coffee is awesome, and the people are super friendly. If you are a coffee lover this place is worth a drive. Both cold brew and iced americano are 10/10.
The caramel mocha and muffins are great! Cute little spot that also sells local made jewelry and crafts. Pups welcome on the porch.
Parking: Small sandy parking lot, most clientele walk instead of drive
Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp on the porch for other-abled friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee Traveler Chronicles
Coffee Shop No. 412 The Kind Cup Corolla, NC September 5, 2024
Is it an art shop? Is it a coffee roasting plant? Is it a cafe? The Kind Cup is all of these and so much more!
After my son and I climbed the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and strolled through the Historic Corolla Park I was ready for an energy boost and the joy of another cortado. We walked under the canopy of trees, stopped to watch all the children playing at the chapel/school house and then crossed the street to the heart of the village to The Kind Cup.
From across the street the first thing I noticed was the round black sign with white lettering, “Corolla’s Coffee Roaster”. If a shop roasters their own beans you can almost always guarantee a good cup of coffee; so I definitely had a jovial skip as I walked up to the shop. As I climbed the three steps to the porch a colorful sign caught my attention, “Art and Coffee are good for the soul”. I had a good feeling I was about to walk into a gem.
The Kind Cup is a brightly lit, well organized, and an inviting space for people to browse through local artists’ work; everything from ceramics, to painting, jewelry, stationary and so much more. The bonus was the rich aroma of coffee lingering through the shop. I was in heaven. I spent 45 minutes walking through the shop admiring the artwork and marveling over the talented hands and spirit of the artists. I purchased a few items for family and friends and each of them commented on the positively on their gifts.
The three you ladies at the coffee counter shared the magic of souther charm with all the customers. They were polite, engaging, easy to chat to and wore a sweet smile. We talked about coffee and the shop. Then one of the young ladies made a delicious cortado that I took out to their porch, sipped on and watched people walking in and out of the shop.
The Kind Cup is definitely a spot you do not want to miss if you are ever visiting the Historic Corolla Village in the northern part of the Outer Banks.
Enjoying life one cortado at a time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Cano
Perfect little spot for coffee and a treat. The staff is super friendly and made my iced mocha extra chocolatey, perfection! Be sure to walk around and check out local art.
Delicious latte! Was craving it the next morning. Very cute shop. A little pricey, but overall felt it was worth it.
Hidden gem! Great coffee drinks and beautiful local art.
We LOVE The Kind Cup! Their coffees are delicious (especially the cold brew and iced lattes on a hot day!) They also sell beautiful artwork for a souvenir to take home. The staff is so friendly and we have loved making this place a part of our beach traditions.
Quaint little coffee shop and art store for a custom latte or espresso. If you don't hit the timing right you will have a wait because it is so popular. I have the salted caramel mocha and hubby had a vanilla latte.
Cute and cozy coffee shop in Corolla. Interior can be a little cramped, but it's still quite nice. Ordered a caramel latte and browsed the local crafts while I waited. Absolutely bangin' latte by the way. Looking forward to stopping by in 2026 :)
Cool coffee shop with a great vibe and lots of fun, eclectic merchandise to browse while you sip.
Cute little place! Love the salted caramel coffee!
Cute little place! Love the salted caramel coffee!
So cute! As much a boutique as a coffee shop and both elements are excellent. Great coffee and crumb cake was to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been coming to Corolla for 20+ years and used to love the shack for coffee. Found the kind cup this year, and I am so happy. The coffee is awesome, and the people are super friendly. If you are a coffee lover this place is worth a drive. Both cold brew and iced americano are 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The caramel mocha and muffins are great! Cute little spot that also sells local made jewelry and crafts. Pups welcome on the porch.
Parking: Small sandy parking lot, most clientele walk instead of drive
Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp on the porch for other-abled friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee Shop No. 412
The Kind Cup
Corolla, NC
September 5, 2024
Is it an art shop? Is it a coffee roasting plant? Is it a cafe? The Kind Cup is all of these and so much more!
After my son and I climbed the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and strolled through the Historic Corolla Park I was ready for an energy boost and the joy of another cortado. We walked under the canopy of trees, stopped to watch all the children playing at the chapel/school house and then crossed the street to the heart of the village to The Kind Cup.
From across the street the first thing I noticed was the round black sign with white lettering, “Corolla’s Coffee Roaster”. If a shop roasters their own beans you can almost always guarantee a good cup of coffee; so I definitely had a jovial skip as I walked up to the shop. As I climbed the three steps to the porch a colorful sign caught my attention, “Art and Coffee are good for the soul”. I had a good feeling I was about to walk into a gem.
The Kind Cup is a brightly lit, well organized, and an inviting space for people to browse through local artists’ work; everything from ceramics, to painting, jewelry, stationary and so much more. The bonus was the rich aroma of coffee lingering through the shop. I was in heaven. I spent 45 minutes walking through the shop admiring the artwork and marveling over the talented hands and spirit of the artists. I purchased a few items for family and friends and each of them commented on the positively on their gifts.
The three you ladies at the coffee counter shared the magic of souther charm with all the customers. They were polite, engaging, easy to chat to and wore a sweet smile. We talked about coffee and the shop. Then one of the young ladies made a delicious cortado that I took out to their porch, sipped on and watched people walking in and out of the shop.
The Kind Cup is definitely a spot you do not want to miss if you are ever visiting the Historic Corolla Village in the northern part of the Outer Banks.
Enjoying life one cortado at a time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect little spot for coffee and a treat. The staff is super friendly and made my iced mocha extra chocolatey, perfection! Be sure to walk around and check out local art.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good morning ☀️ start with a hot chocolate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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