Front Porch Cafe
Manteo
300 U.S. Highway 64
Manteo
(252) 473-3160
This charming, free-standing coffeehouse is located at the first stoplight on the main road in Manteo, next to the Ford dealership. The Front Porch Café offers a full espresso bar with a wide variety of coffee drinks. You will find a nice offering of teas and pastries like croissants, muffins, cinnamon buns and cookies, which are baked fresh every day. This location has plenty of seating and free WiFi access with power strips to keep your laptop humming. They roast their own coffee (at the Nags Head location) and have a wide selection of whole bean or ground coffee to take home, along with a nice assortment of coffee-related items (mugs, presses, etc.), great gifts and world music. Check out their wine bar, with a discriminate selection of wines available both by the glass or to take out. The Front Porch opens at 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. on Sundays. They offer evening hours during the summer and wine tastings First Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m.