The Kind Cup

Stopped in for a morning hot-latte splurge and treat, an every now and again break from my typical morning ho-hum k-pod cup o' joe. It was also a beautiful bright blue-sky, warm Fall morning in October closing out another high season so I knew I wouldn't encounter crowds and a long line or wait. Kind Cup lattes are always a treat to sip and savor - strong bold coffee, rich and full of flavor with a splash of flavored syrup, whatever strikes my fancy when I step up to order - see my pic for the list of flavors they offer. Bonus that morning: latte in hand, a stroll through the beautiful, lush botanical garden in the back. Take a seat on one of the railroad ties that line the garden or on one of the garden benches. It's soooo zen back there! (I took a couple vids of the sweet little garden so you can see what I mean.) What a treat for the senses and soul!

Coffee Shop No. 412The Kind CupCorolla, NC September 5, 2024Is 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!

We've been coming to the Corolla Village for over a decade, and this place has made it even better! The store is full of treasures that would and have made wonderful mementos of our trips. The beverages are also delicious and greatly enjoyed. My personal favorite is the Corolla Fog. It is sweet and has the perfect amount of lavender flavor. The coffee was enjoyed as well. We highly recommend this place!

Visited twice while I was in Corolla! It is a cute little shop, perfect for cup of coffee, latte or tea. They had bakery items, too! They sold a lot of cute gifty items. I enjoyed seeing what my family picked up. Service was friendly!

The cutest coffee shop to ever exist. This place feels like you just walked into your latest beach novel. The sweet historic cottage is picturesque with wild flowers outside and local treasures within. The barista was warm and friendly and service was quick! My coffee was ready fast enough that I wished I'd had more time to peruse the artisan-made gifts and pictures. I scooped up some packaged sweets for my kiddos (there were also some baked goods in a case) and I have a 20 oz vanilla latte which was fantastic. Will surely be stopping be again while visiting Corolla.

We went here twice during our weekend in Corolla and loved it both times! Our first morning, we went right after watching the sunrise and there was already ~6-8 people waiting for the store to open up! The inside was super cute, they have so many gorgeous art pieces from local artists - from pottery, paintings, magnets etc. It's a charming and quaint shop inside. I got the salted caramel on my first day - delicious! My friends got the masala chai and the lavender and honey latte. Our favorite by far was the lavender and honey iced latte, it is perfectly sweet and just the right amount of lavender. SO good!Their pastries were also amazing - we got the German butter cake which was SO moist and delicious. Sadly, they didn't have their orange ginger muffin which sounded incredible but the blueberry muffin was equally yum. Can't wait to go back on our next trip to the outer banks!

Best coffee in OBX. We have been coming for several years now and it's consistently good! The line can get long because everyone loves their coffee and service. The store has some local knick knacks for sale as well.

It just wasn't my cup of coffee. Location very very small inside and parking lot. Coffee is very strong if you like that then this is the best place for you.

The Kind Cup is a Hallmark vibe type of establishment - with a pleasant aroma and a vast section of beverages and handmade gifts. Service was phenomenal, my wife's drink was exactly what she wanted, and our overall experience was ideal. Five Stars!

This spot in Corolla is adorable! The staff was kind and efficient. The coffee is yummy and the cakes are delicious...then add the little art "rooms" with some nicely curated items and you just have a really special spot to enjoy! I'm so glad after all of these years traveling to Corolla, we finally found this spot!