You don’t have to look far to satisfy a sweet tooth in Edenton. From historic soda fountains and old-fashioned ice cream stands to bakeries filled with French pastries and Edenton NC restaurants serving house-made desserts, you’ll find plenty of delicious ways to end a day of exploring. Here are our favorite places near our North Carolina bed and breakfast to save room for something sweet.
Blount’s Mutual Drug
323 S Broad Street
Southern Living has called Blount’s a must-see in Edenton, and once you step inside, you will understand why. This downtown pharmacy has been part of Edenton’s story since 1969, when Jim Blount took it over and made it his own, but the soda fountain inside dates all the way back to the 1920s. It sits right inside the front door and has been serving hand-dipped ice cream and fresh-squeezed lemonades, limeades, and orangeades for generations.
Huckleberry’s Ice Cream Parlor
211 South Broad Street, Suite C
Located inside The Brick, Huckleberry’s sits alongside the Kraken Coffeehouse and Coastal Threads boutique, making it easy to turn a quick ice cream stop into a leisurely afternoon of shopping, sipping, and escaping the summer heat.
Huckleberry’s serves generous scoops of hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream in a variety of classic flavors, with freshly made waffle cones and waffle bowls that make every order feel a little more special.
The Kraken Coffeehouse
211 South Broad Street, Suite A
The Kraken Coffeehouse, also inside The Brick, earns a spot on this list for more than just coffee. Yes, the espresso drinks and craft sodas are excellent, but it is the pastry case that tends to surprise people. Alongside muffins, loaf cake, and cookies, you’ll often find a crème brûlée-filled donut that’s developed a quiet but devoted following among locals and visitors alike.
It is a wonderful place to start the morning or take a mid-afternoon break, and the nautical-themed interior gives it a personality that feels very much at home in Edenton.
Bayside Bakery and Boards
If your sweet tooth leans more toward the pastry side of things, Bayside Bakery and Boards has you covered. Their pastry cases are rotated daily with authentic, scratch-made baked goods like macarons, cannolis, eclairs, tarts, brownies, muffins, and more, all made with the care and craft you would expect from a dedicated pastry kitchen.
Whether you stop in for a morning treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, Bayside Bakery has something for every kind of sweet tooth.
The Freeze
320 West Queen Street
For an authentic, old-school experience, head to The Freeze. A local staple for decades, it serves up vanilla, chocolate, and swirl soft serve alongside milkshakes and hand-dipped ice cream for those who want a little more variety.
The Freeze is simple, tasty, and exactly the kind of place that feels right on a warm afternoon in a small Southern town. Grab a cone, find a spot outside, and enjoy.
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Edenton Bay Trading Company
407 S Broad Street
Edenton Bay Trading Company is known for its wine and gift selection, but you’ll also find a beautiful selection of chocolate truffles in a rotating variety of flavors. Enjoy your finds with a glass of wine while you look out at Broad Street and the Cupola House gardens across the way, bring them back to your room to enjoy later, or pack them in your bag as a sweet souvenir for someone back home.
Plan Your Sweet Tour of Edenton
The great thing about all of these spots is how close together they are. Blount’s, Huckleberry’s, the Kraken, and Bayside Bakery are all within a short walk of each other and of Inner Banks Inn. The Freeze is a quick drive. You could easily spend a very happy afternoon working your way through this list. We have seen guests do it, and we are not judging.
Whether you’re planning dinner at one of the best Edenton, NC restaurants or simply exploring downtown, these dessert spots are well worth adding to your itinerary. If you’d like to make your stay even sweeter, add chocolate-covered strawberries or a box of chocolates to your reservation so they’ll be waiting in your room when you arrive.
Come stay with us and save room for dessert.
