A favorite for the entire family when we come into town. Enjoy the ice cream in either a bowl or a cone. Would I come back? Every time we're in Hatteras. Would I recommend to family and friends? Definitely read more

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We've visited multiple times during our trip to Hatteras ! Open late. Large selection of ice cream, candy and merchandise. Prices are pretty reasonable. Even when busy, the service has been quick and efficient. read more

After reading the great reviews, I was disappointed. The ice cream, we had lemon wafer and pumpkin, was ok, but nothing to rave about. We also tried the chocolate and the maple nut fudge. Both of these were dry and hard, as if they had been sitting out for a very long time. I definitely suggest you avoid the fudge. read more

The best ice cream in outer banks! Great service, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. They also had outdoor seating and cool souvenirs inside. read more

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Very good ice cream and nice service! Didn't take long to get through line even though it was backed up to the door.

I'm so glad that my wife and I waited until we returned from a late summer (8/28/25) Hatteras Island ferry ride to Ocracoke Island before having ice cream at Happy Belly. I ordered the Brownie Bomb and my wife ordered strawberry ice cream. I haven't ordered an ice cream with a name like the Bomb since Northern Virginia's Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour offered the "Zoo" when I was a teenager. My Bomb included one scoop of chocolate ice cream, a warm brownie, wet walnuts and hot fudge. Because I'd read good reviews on Yelp beforehand and because we had waited all afternoon for this treat, I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream and I unashamedly confirmed that I wanted the full serving of the hot fudge on top, all for the very reasonable price of $6.50. When I saw that my wife's single scoop of strawberry ice cream could be doubled for a mere dollar more, I convinced her that a double dip was a better deal. I thoroughly enjoyed my Bomb. I felt pretty guilty feasting on ice cream, a brownie, nuts and chocolate fudge. My wife enjoyed her ice cream but also felt a little guilty as well and blamed me for our overindulgence, which I deserved. But hey, we were on a long awaited vacation and we didn't feel bad afterwards. The young folks who served us were friendly and helpful and we were served quickly. The portions were just what we wanted. The quality of the ice cream and toppings was outstanding. We were there around 6 pm on a Thursday evening and the store was clean and not overly crowded. If you get a chance to go to Happy Belly, go, order what you really want, and don't miss out !!! read more

We wanted ice cream during our last night of vacation, and I'm so glad that we visited Happy Belly! I ordered a banana split, and the workers easily accommodated my changes to the order. They were very busy, but very courteous and hospitable. The ambiance in the store is really nice, and they have some nice decor both inside and out. I 100% recommend visiting!! read more

Happy Belly Ice Cream - Banana split, 2 scoops vanilla (no chocolate). - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

This ice cream NEVER disappoints! Staff is friendly, and the service is quick! Even when the line is out the door they seem to get everyone through quickly and efficiently. I'm sad to say I've never tried their smoothies yet but I can say their ice cream is by far one of my favorites and I look forward to coming every year with my kiddos and grandkiddos read more

Great ice cream, wonderful staff. We always come to Happy Belly when we're in Hatteras.

I stayed in Hatteras this past week, and I made a visit to Happy Belly almost every night during my stay. I tried a variety of their ice cream flavors, and my favorite has to be the salted caramel cheesecake ice cream. The banana pudding flavor was also really good and is probably a close second. I also had their banana split sundae which was three scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream topped with slices of banana, strawberries, whipped cream, and a cherry. It was very good but also overwhelming, so you may want to share it with someone else. Not only do they sell ice cream, there's also smoothies, truffles, brownies and other desserts. It's also a candy store, so you'll find different types of candies around the store. The staff were always very friendly and accommodating to our specific requests. It gets very busy here during the evening, and sometimes the line extended outside with about a 20 minute wait. Not sure if it gets as busy during the day, but plan for a bit of a wait if going in the evening. read more

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Every year when I visit Hatteras, I have to make at least a few trips to Happy Belly! Their chocolate peanut butter ice cream is to die for, and so are their milkshakes! They have a very wide variety of flavors and toppings and the portions are very generous. The store itself is fairly small, but there's some tables available on the porch. When we went over the summer, the staff was doing a great job ensuring social distancing while keeping the line moving. Can't wait to visit again the next time I'm in town! read more

The happy belly will 100% make your belly happy. The first night my family and I went the line was out the door and down the steps. The second time we went, we walked right in. My pro tip to folks is to go before 8:15pm if you can. Anyway, the staff is really friendly and will let you sample whatever flavor. Since I am kind of an ice cream lightweight, they even did 2 half scoops to equal just one because I couldn't decide between flavors. All in all it was lovely and hopefully we are able to visit again next summer read more

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Such a fun Ice cream shop! Very clean and organized. Very friendly staff! Lots of different flavors to choose from. They took the time to check for ingredients that I was allergic to. read more

Fantastic ice cream, fantastic service and great prices! You can customize your sundaes as I did with my banana split. Hot fudge and caramel are a must! I love coming to this place! read more

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Checked out this popular place while visiting Hatteras Island. Fun vibe with helpful friendly staff. Lots of good places to sit (especially the wrap around covered porch) and watch the sunset while eating an ice cream cone! I had blueberry crumble, which was very creamy with lots of blueberries and chunks of "crumble." My daughter had yummy moose tracks in a waffle cone. Sorry I couldn't add any photos of ice cream ... we were too busy enjoying it to remember to take a photo! read more

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Great variety of sweets! This shop has a nice selection of smoothies, sundaes, ice cream flavors, as well as various chocolate (fudge, chic covered Oreos etc). Definitely a nice stop for those in the area. With the wide variety you're sure to find something satisfying-even for the pickiest eaters. They are also conveniently located next to an informative turtle (wildlife) building if your looking to add some education with leisure. read more

Happy Belly Ice Cream - Hatteras Peach Smoothie & Crqzy Coconut Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

Great service, sometimes there is acwait but the girls are humping to wait on everyone. The ice cream is delicious . Iits a must stop when we vacation down there. read more

BEST ICE CREAM ON HATTERAS ISLAND. We come to happy belly every year. it never disappoints. I highly recommend their sundaes. they are definitely worth it for the price! not to mention their fun t-shirts and hoodies! read more

Happy belly, maybe, but not happy employees! Barely stepped inside with a line that was nowhere near the door and the employee at the cash register screamed at us to step outside AND SHUT THE DOOR. Literally screamed like a child. Promptly left and will not be returning. Ever. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough. When my very large group (18 people, kids and adults) walked in I thought for sure that the one person working behind the counter would be entirely overwhelmed. Not only was she not overwhelmed, but she managed every different order correctly and provide samples to anyone who asked. The level of service and efficiency was amazing. Very cute shop that sells local souvenirs and candy as well. Very ample parking and outside tables are provided if you'd like to sit down and enjoy your ice cream at the store. The ice cream was delicious. I don't know if it made there or not, but it tasted very fresh and the toppings were all very fresh. My brownie fudge sundae was on point! Not one member of our large party had one complaint. I'd highly recommend this establishment. read more

Awesome variety of ice cream. Great setting to bring the family. My daughter gets a happy belly shirt each year. Friendly and clean. Might be the best ice cream joint on the banks. read more

Happy Belly was a really cute place to stop. My husband and I decided on smoothies. They weren't anything special, honestly I've had better. They were quite expensive when it came to their souvenirs. They did have shirts up to 4X which was nice to see a variety of different sizes in stock and colors to choose from. The girls working were knowledgeable and very sweet. Next time we come back we will order the ice cream! The seating outside was also really nice. read more

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Cutest little ice cream spot! One of the few places open late! Good price and atmosphere

Love their milkshakes and their shirts are nice quality. I love the fact that you can make any flavor of ice cream into a milk shake.

Such a cute icecream shop. My daughter loves the smoothies. I highly recommend the coconut sundae or the pirates treasure! Service is great and the outdoor seating is covered. read more

Stopped in here for the last 2 nights of our trip. Could not be happier with the service and product received. The first night was the cookie overload sundae. Which is just ridiculous but delicious. The second night was your basic banana split. Again way to much but delicious nonetheless. Highly recommend this place. read more

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I've been to Happy Belly many times in the past, but this rating is for my first time at their new location. It's more spacious inside and they've expanded their menu. I'm a big fan of their larger outdoor seating area that's screened in. Ice cream remains good. Excited to go back and try out a smoothie! read more

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SO good!! My teenagers were thrilled to stop at Happy Belly for some ice cream treats and donuts for the next morning. read more

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We've been coming to this ice cream Shop since they changed locations which might be why the wrong address is on Yelp. It's still pretty easy to find and has a great variety of flavors that should make everyone happy. We've never had service issues like some other reviewers have described and always had a pleasant experience after we've all made our choices. This year I was excited to find the screened in shaded porch area where music was playing and we could relax and enjoy our ice cream. I'm bummed if the Buddha is offensive to others as our family really enjoys this ice cream spot each year. read more

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Great ice cream stop! Big dips - the two-dip sundae is LARGE enough. Great, friendly service. Some neat flavors including a seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte. read more

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Ice cream was good, I got the brownie bomb which was tasty. 4 stars instead of 5 I did get a piece of fudge and it was not the consistency I'm use to, it was too thin and pulled apart a bit like taffy. But would go again for ice cream read more

So delicious and so many options! Great customer service too! The store was clean and well kept. Lots of cute merchandise to shop! Nice picnic table area outside away from the line so you can enjoy your dessert! read more

Two chocolate milk shakes, some 70s music and Avery happy belly. This place is great! read more

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I found my new favorite ice cream while on vacation....nutty coconut. Amazing! Friendly staff here, too.

The lady working was friendly. We used the $1 coupon for the banana split. We also got some gummy candy that was different (gummy teeth, rattlesnake, sharks, chicken feet) read more

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Great ice cream. You must wear a mask to enter. They have outside seating which is great. Good hours because most things on the island close at 6 and they didn't usually close until 10. read more

Super cute ice cream shop. Nice variety of flavors to choose from. The service was fast and friendly.!

Perfect sundae here, best I've had in a long while, and the service was helpful and friendly! Plus there were picnic tables to sit at outside. Would definitely come back. read more

Excellent tasting ice cream. My family enjoyed our treat. Perfect end of the day treat.

Yummy smoothies! Got the mango, pineapple and coconut smoothie. Very nice lady who made it. They also sell fudge and all kinds of chocolate covered candies. It's a great place to stop by and get a refresher before heading back on the long road. read more

Happy Belly Ice Cream - Pineapple, mango and coconut smoothie. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina