Ashley’s Espresso Parlour

The coffee shop is very cute. There are some small items for sell, mostly artsy items and some jewelry. The coffee was just good, nothing exceptional. The barista taking our order was overly rude. overall experience is 4/5.

New here? This place is BUSY - come ready to wait in line, we were outside the door on a Monday morning around 9. But it is adorable inside, plenty of merchandise to browse before and after you order. I wish they had a few more options for baked goods, but enjoyed the banana nut muffin I got! Also had an amazing iced chai latte. Somewhat on the pricier side but not too bad. I wish their blender was working because I would've tried a frozen drink to beat the heat! There is some seating inside but not enough for the crowd this place gathers! Lots of beautiful artwork on the walls inside :) Outside they have limited parking and a nice shaded area for sitting and reading/eating.

Saw their cute banana sign when driving by and had to stop in. They have a small parking lot and it does get busy, so be aware of that. They sell a lot of cool merchandise and local wares within as well as a lot of coffee and tea options! I tried a hot cappuccino with coconut milk and it wasn't as good as one I had elsewhere in OBX. My friend got one of their specialty iced drinks, Lebanese Blonde, (which had cinnamon and pistachio) and it was delicious. We tried a bottled kombucha they had for sale as well (black lime and mint) and it was fantastic. I'd go back for the kombucha for sure and would try a different hot coffee beverage.

Absolutely loved the salted caramel mocha that I tried from here. This is the first coffee shop I've been to that offers that type of flavor and they nailed the balance between the caramel, chocolate, espresso, and salt. I'm not local to the area but I would definitely return to try more flavors if I'm ever back.Eclectic interior and friendly baristas. It was packed when we went and I have a feeling it's usually like that. Parking is a bit difficult as the lot is tiny.

We decided to check this place out and parking here is a nightmare. When we finally got inside, the person taking orders was not in any mood for customer service or just generally helpful, it felt like I was inconveniencing them since the workers were just complaining to each other. To top it off, they forgot our croissants, which is just weird since you just need to grab something that's already made. The coffee itself was not even good. I would not go back to this place and just go to the front porch cafe if I wanted to go to a local coffee shop nearby.

I'm from a big city and can attest to the quality of the coffee drinks here, the syrup, and roast of the beans. Got a caramel mocha and everything tasted very balanced and high quality. The whipped cream appeared to be homemade chocolate whip and it was a delicious add on to the drink that wasn't too heavy but a nice addition. By far my favorite coffee shop so far on the island. 10/10!

Good coffee but a little pricey. Lots of specialty coffees to chose from.I was a little put off that their display boards do not have prices on them. They also do not have a paper menu that you can take with you.

This coffee shop has some of the best coffee I've ever had. I seriously came here almost everyday of vacation. The indoor seating was cozy and comfortable. They had a nice roof top patio and outdoor lawn, too. There were so many interesting drinks, but South Swell was my favorite! I loved their homemade whipped cream. I always got a delicious bagel with my coffee (bagels from lighthouse). I still dream about that coffee and bagel and can't wait to come back here again. I just need to plan another vacation!

Wife and I stopped in after a visit to the Avalon Pier. We both enjoyed our drinks so much! Cool little spot with easy parking access and in a great location. Very chill with plenty of napkins, straws, etc. would come back again!

I love coffee but wasn't a fan of this coffee. The baked goods were stale. The shop is too cluttered and not a comfortable place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee. Maybe a local favorite but not a favorite of this out of towner.