The luxurious free time of vacation gives you plenty of time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast on Ocracoke Island. You’ll find a few Ocracoke restaurants where you can sit down and enjoy endless cups of coffee and platters of bacon, eggs and grits. If you’re in a hurry, there are places for a fast breakfast on Ocracoke Island too.
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Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
305 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Dajio is nestled in the trees down in Ocracoke's waterfront village. Husband and wife team Doug and Judy Eifert prepare succulent plates of locally caught fish, shrimp and oysters. They bring to the table a fusion of delicious, innovative and satisfying dishes from the surrounding sea, farms, breweries and vineyards. The menu includes extensive gluten-free and vegetarian options. Bring in your catch and they will cook it for you. This fun Outer Banks restaurant is open seasonally serving brunch, lunch, shrimp hour and dinner. Dine in the air-conditioned interior or dine alfresco on the jasmine-covered patio and enjoy lively music on many summer nights.
Dajio is nestled in the trees down in Ocracoke's waterfront village. Husband and wife team Doug and Judy Eifert prepare succulent plates of locally caught fish, shrimp and oysters. They bring to the table a fusion of delicious, innovative and satisfying dishes from the surrounding sea, farms, breweries and vineyards. The menu includes extensive gluten-free and vegetarian options. Bring in your catch and they will... read more
Dajio is nestled in the trees down in Ocracoke's waterfront village. Husband and wife team... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
305 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Dajio is nestled in the trees down in Ocracoke's waterfront village. Husband and wife team Doug and Judy Eifert prepare succulent plates of locally caught fish, shrimp and oysters. They bring to the table a fusion of delicious, innovative and satisfying dishes from the surrounding sea, farms, breweries and vineyards. The menu includes extensive gluten-free and vegetarian options. Bring in your catch and they will cook it for you. This fun Outer Banks restaurant is open seasonally serving brunch, lunch, shrimp hour and dinner. Dine in the air-conditioned interior or dine alfresco on the jasmine-covered patio and enjoy lively music on many summer nights.
Dajio is nestled in the trees down in Ocracoke's waterfront village. Husband and wife team Doug and Judy Eifert prepare succulent plates of locally caught fish, shrimp and oysters. They bring to the table a fusion of delicious, innovative and satisfying dishes from the surrounding sea, farms, breweries and vineyards. The menu includes extensive gluten-free and vegetarian options. Bring in your catch and they will... read more
Dajio is nestled in the trees down in Ocracoke's waterfront village. Husband and wife team... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
1050 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Gaffer’s has a cozy, family-friendly setting with a pub atmosphere. The menu includes local seafood, half-pound burgers, shrimp nachos, a fantastic wings menu (75¢ from 3 to 5 p.m. daily and all day on Sunday), steaks and pasta dishes. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late-night menu year-round. Gaffer's offers a full bar menu and a great variety of brews. They have live music nightly, Free Texas Hold'em, karaoke, trivia, music bingo and DJ dance party. Enjoy expanded outdoor seating on the large deck out front.
Gaffer’s has a cozy, family-friendly setting with a pub atmosphere. The menu includes local seafood, half-pound burgers, shrimp nachos, a fantastic wings menu (75¢ from 3 to 5 p.m. daily and all day on Sunday), steaks and pasta dishes. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late-night menu year-round. Gaffer's offers a full bar menu and a great variety of brews. They have live music... read more
Gaffer’s has a cozy, family-friendly setting with a pub atmosphere. The menu includes local seafood,... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
Eduardo’s offers authentic, regional Mexican cuisine prepared by Eduardo Chavez Perez. In a new location near Spencer's Market, this food-truck establishment serves traditional Mexican fare from family recipes and his own creations intertwined with fresh locally sourced seafood and organic ingredients when possible. Eduardo is known for his generous portions and delicious items, often custom made to meet the dietary requirements of the customer. Eduardo's is... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
The Fig Tree Bakery and Deli serves breakfast and lunch menu items that offer choices for every craving. Breakfast combinations are available on biscuits, bagels and English muffins. Deli sandwiches and wraps are made to order, as are salads with fresh ingredients. Enjoy breakfast or lunch under the umbrellas on the outdoor seating area or grab and go on the way to the beach or... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
Tucked behind the Community Store, Graceful Bakery’s windows face the harbor, and customers enjoy outdoor seating right by the water. The views and harbor breezes are just a bonus, as Graceful Bakery's fresh-baked and made-from-scratch goods are the real draw. Breakfast biscuits and waffles are made to order and offered until 11 a.m. Sandwiches are available for lunch. Coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, sourdough bread and... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
Check out Ocracoke's only Mediterranean-style cafe with delicious house-made offerings like hummus, baba ghanouj, tzatziki, falafel and a variety of salads. Local shrimp and lamb are on the menu as well. The hands-on owners freshly bake the pitas to perfection every day, as well as the dough for their personal 9-inch pizzas with your choice of toppings, including a Greek option. Breakfast, served from 7... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
Jerniman's is a collective campground, restaurant, gas station and golf cart rental business. The campground is the closest accommodation to the ocean on Ocracoke Island, less than a half-mile shy of the first beach access road. It offers 29 sites, 24 of which can accommodate RVs and campers. Tent camping is allowed, and all sites have adequate space for parking. The sites offer electrical and water... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
Magic Bean is a place to revive yourself with some out-of-this-world coffee, whole-fruit smoothies, yummy baked goods and savory breakfast items including vegan options. They also offer natural health and beauty products, featuring Live Oak Tea and Botanicals holistic tinctures and natural body care. Gather with friends, lounge on the sofas and chairs and discuss ideas, politics or the weather, or relax in the sun... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
People from all over the island find their way to Ocracoke Coffee Company at all hours of the day, lured by fresh-roasted coffee, espresso, tea, smoothies, bagels and baked goods. It's known as "the coffee shop" to the locals, and once you are there, you'll find it's hard to leave. Take advantage of the free WiFi and hang out for a while on the front... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
The Pony, as the locals call this restaurant, was opened in 1959 as the Ocracoke Restaurant and is the island's oldest eating establishment. It is casual, family-friendly and serves breakfast daily. Enjoy your meal in the original dining room surrounded by vintage period pictures or on the back patio nestled under beautiful crape myrtles. The big Southern breakfast also includes local seafood and healthy choice... read more
Ocracoke Breakfast Spots
The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge your craving for sweets or coffee. Stop in and try one of their 20 flavors of ice cream, soft-serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, icy slushies, cold drinks and smoothies. They have breakfast items to go along with their freshly ground regular brew, a very smooth but robust Cuban coffee. Espresso,... read more
