Too often we miss the boat before they close, but this time we made a point to stop by twice. My spouse got her favorite coffee, mermaid magic and she ordered a half gallon to bring home too. You need to order it a day in advance. I got a concoction of blueberry and marshmallows that was sweet and delicious!! The bldg is tiny inside, so no place to sit, but the staff is always super nice so that makes up for it. read more

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Such a cute beach-themed coffee shop! The vibe is fun and welcoming, and the customer service was friendly. I tried their "Riptide," which seemed to be a popular pick. It's a blend of cold brew and nitro cold brew -- smooth, a little chocolaty, and pretty good overall (though I wouldn't have minded if it were a bit stronger). When we came in, they were out of drip coffee so they couldn't make a "shot in the dark," so my fiancé went with an Americano instead and it was solid. There aren't many coffee shops around here unless you drive to Carolina Beach, so I'm really glad this one turned out to be good! Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

We went here while we were visiting and were very happy to find such a tasty spot! I got the iced vanilla latte and it was delicious. Make sure to check if they're open - somewhat limited hours but worth dropping by! read more

The vibes are so good here! I love that they are so dog friendly and made my dog the best pup cup ever! My latte is very yummy too. I got an iced beach bum, it's sweet but not sickly sweet. The girls are very sweet working there and they were super quick! read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Iced beach bum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

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The ladies who helped us were excellent at explaining the menu. Drinks were so yummy and the trinkets on display definitely caught my eye! Cute little place right by the beach! read more

Great little beach coffee shop. Dog friendly. The magic mermaid coffee with an extra shot of espresso was my go to every day of vacation. Right near the pier. read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

Great staff and delicious drinks! I tried the Mermaid Magic and it was very tasty. Cute little trinkets/tshirts too. Would definitely return! read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Mermaid Magic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

Basically got yelled at 3 times upon entry. First was only 6 people allowed which you can't tell from outside. Came back in after 2-3 people left and got yelled at again, but there were less than 3 people inside. And a third time because I left the door open too long for my son and wife to come in. Needless to say I left at that point. Poor service and poor attitude with people. Will not be going back again to that poorly run establishment. Everyone has bad days but that was awful. read more

We love this place! The coffee, the service, the location, the art. It's the reason we keep coming back to Kure!

Great coffee but rude. Cute vibes. Yeah, I'll go back when it's not so close to closing time.

The restaurant I went to for breakfast failed me when they didn't have coffee and I was relieved this was so close. I was pleasantly greeted by a young woman and who enthusiastically replied yes when asked if they had chai! It was such a cute, eclectic location and I browsed while my beverage was being made. At one point she stated that they had the best chai, and I will have to agree with her! I would totally return and actually did a second time in the same day....thank you for a great atmosphere, product, and customer service! read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - the front of the shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

I would have loved to try your coffee, but learned that after a 1.5 mile walk that cash is not accepted.

The outside art of the cafe caught our eyes as we walked past it, therefore, we wanted to try it out! Their menu has many options, ranging from cold brews, signature lattes, classic coffees, and blended drinks. The ladies who works here are very kind, friendly, and helpful. I ordered the beach bum, which is a mix of lavender and white mocha, with lavender flavored cold foam. It is such a great mix, especially for those with a sweet tooth! My friend ordered the beach comber, which is coffee with sweet condensed milk, with chocolate cold foam. It tastes like a hot chocolate. We definitely enjoy it here and will come back when we visit :) read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Inside of cafe! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

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I stopped in here to warm up while visiting the beach, and it's a tiny place that you would miss if you weren't looking for coffee. It really doesn't look like much but the coffee was delicious. I tried the beach bomb which was white chocolate and lavender latte. They also sold other items like CBD, gummy's, jewelry, decals, and more. I will probably stop by again next time I am downtown Kure beach. read more

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The cold brew here was the best I've ever had!! It was so creamy and the vanilla cold foam added just the right amount of sweetness. Staff was polite and kind too! Definitely will be coming back whenever I am in the area again. read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Riptide cold brew w vanilla cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

This is a cute small coffee shop-the only coffee shop in Kure Beach. There is not much seating inside and no outdoor seating. Staff are friendly. No WIFI though. You can bring your dogs in as you can tell with their numerous posted dog pictures. They have a variety of drinks as well as hot cocoa mix, bagged coffee mix blends, veggie wagon cookies, muffins, bagels, to-go oatmeal cups, nature valley granola bars, tea sticks and various apparel, jewelry, coffee mugs, caps, etc. They have a toaster for anyone who wants to toast their bagel. Tried Cafe au lait and cappucino, which were both good. Smallest size is 16oz. Also tried the dessert expresso con panna in tiramisu flavor. It also comes in chocolate mousse flavor and for the fall, pumpkin. The expresso con panna is decadent, essentially whipped cream with expresso on the bottom. It comes with a tea stick, which is soft and crumbly when bitten with a sweet cinnamon flavor. Tip for locals: ask for the passcode for a discount. read more

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This place was super cute and had good vibes. The baristas were very patient with us as we were trying to order something out of our comfort zone and ended up having to reorder one of our drinks. The menu has tons of classic and fun options and is allergen friendly. We ended up getting the Beach Bum (white chocolate, lavender) and a pistachio latte. They were both iced and with oat milk. The pistachio latte was an average latte. It could have used more milk and ice but overall it was good. The Beach Bum was delicious. It was a perfect balance between floral and sweet. The oat milk was creamy and added to the flavor, but this drink also could have used more ice. This is honestly just personal preference, but if I order an iced drink I don't want the ice melting away in the first 15 minutes. read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Iced Beach Bum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

I just love this cute coffee shop on the boardwalk! They have so many things to offer and the coffee is always good! This is the first time I was able to actually take pictures inside without it being slam packed! read more

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Heard about this spot from a tjmax employee. It was highly recommended for a hippie aesthetic. Coffee was unique to the shop and delicious! Happy hippies customer service was friendly, helpful, and informative. read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Coffee shop entry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

Stopped here while we were walking along the beach and loved it! Very nice baristas (gave us suggestions on places to visit while in town and told us about a Christmas market happening that day!). I loved the rip tide and my husband got the beach bum which was also delicious. I appreciated the fact that it was also dog friendly and our dog got a treat! Will be back next time we're in town. read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Rip tide - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

Amazing iced lattes! After we head back home from our beach vacation I will still be dreaming about the Beach Bum, the perfect combination of lavender and white chocolate. And my husband loved the Riptide. It's half Mermaid Magic and half nitro cold brew, so it's less sweet than the full Mermaid Magic. Plus, everyone who works at Happy Hippies is so friendly! Such a nice way to start the day. We will definitely be back next time we're in Kure Beach. read more

Happy Hippies is the cutest little coffee shop in Kure Beach! Right now they have the check out set up by the door, they grab your credit card with an alcohol wipe and make you feel very safe. I got a vanilla and caramel iced latte and it was just perfect! They have a huge menu of options from cold brew to frappes and tons of flavoring combinations. You can grab your coffee and walk the pier for a nice morning by the ocean! Highly recommend!! read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Vanilla & Caramel Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

In Kure or Carolina Beach and looking for your "go to" coffee spot in the morning? Look no further than Happy Hippies Java Hut! We visited each morning while vacationing because it was just so good! Our favorite is absolutely the iced Mermaid Magic.... an absolute MUST. Staff are super friendly and service is quick. Don't worry if there is a line when you arrive, it moves quickly! Ask about their rewards program. For every $5 you spend, you receive points towards a $5 off reward. During this COVID time period, they are accepting cash only so be prepared. You can also purchase muffins, chips, bananas, etc as well as Tshirts, jewelry, and mugs. We can't wait to visit again next time we are in town! read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Bomb Diggity - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

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My husband's coffee was OK. My iced chai tea was just that, OK. I was hoping to get a real chai latte, but they have a powdered mix. They were friendly, though, and I would definitely go back if we stayed here again. read more

Great chai and wonderful people that create a fun vibe. We walk down often to enjoy a custom favorite.

Delicious and such sweet owners and employees. A great selection of hot and cold coffees, along with smoothies and other treats. Would highly recommend! read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Vanilla latte and small coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

Can we give them 10 stars!!! Two of my besties and I go every year to Carolina Beach we came across happy hippies our first year and now crave it from a far. We look forward to our annual beach trip for the happy hippy crack. The mermaid magic is da bomb dot com...it's quite sweet so the riptide is a good balance of coffee and sweetness. We get them both hot even in the summer. We can't say enough about the wonderful staff and amazingly great coffee. Thank you happy hippies for making our stay enjoyable and keeping us well caffeinated! read more

Yummm! Excellent coffee shop, went here today for the first time while visiting the coast. I got the iced riptide with coconut milk and it was so good I wanted another! The barista working was so sweet and cheerful it made the coffee even better on an early morning. The shop is small and complies with Covid guidelines only allowing 2 in at a time. Once inside there is all sorts of different little trinkets up for purchase as well as beans, tshirts, and cbd products! The shop is just a few steps to the pier and beach. I enjoy my coffee sitting on the beach with my dogs. Next time I return to the beach I'll go back and try their flavored Red Bull's! read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Iced riptide coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

First time trying Happy Hippies and wow these coffees were amazing!! Even better is the amazing staff gave us a sample of their trademarked mermaid magic and if you go it is a must try! I made the mistake in getting a low tide cup and it was gone way to fast! Iced mermaid magic with cold foam . We will for sure be back before we leave! Oh and a plus one they do points!! read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Iced Mermaid magic with cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

Super cute, friendly, COVID sensitive and AMAZING coffee. Definitely give this place a try!!! Support local. read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Outside with my latte w oat milk! So delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

I'm not a coffee addict but I enjoy one on occasion. We were passing by so I stopped in for a Cappuccino for me and a London Fog for my wife. It's a fun place. The service was great, the drinks were good, and the prices were reasonable. I'll definitely stop in again. read more

Just what I like in a place like Happy Hippies. Totally chill staff and super friendly. And my dog loves the place, too :) read more

My friends and I tried out this place while we were visiting Kure beach for NYE and it was such a cute coffee spot. There so many different flavors, and everyone who works where is so sweet. The storefront itself and the store interior is so aesthetically pleasing. I will say, I tried about three of their lattes while here and while I honestly have nothing to complain about I will say that the flavors advertised were lacking. I frankly couldn't taste anything added like in their descriptions such as vanilla, white chocolate, or peanut butter. I would say their coffee is not that strong as well. Regardless, it's still tasty and worth a visit. If you're coming to Kure beach, this place is a definite check-out. read more

Beside the beach is this gem, Happy Hippies Java Hut. They serve delicious beverages that are perfect on a cold or hot day! There's so much to choose from and they have very unique creations such as, the beach bum (lavender and white chocolate latte), which is what I ended up getting and it was delicious! I wish I lived closer cause I would be here all the time! I highly recommend you come here and try these tasty treats! :) read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - Order area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

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This place was a AWESOME! I got the beachbum frappe. I was staying in Carolina Beach and took the short drive down to Kure Beach to check it out. Totally worth the drive and it was nice to checkout one of the other local beaches. read more

Happy Hippies Java Hut - beachbum frappe! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kure Beach, North Carolina

Very helpful with suggesting their speciality drink! I like to enjoy whatever is unique to a place so I was very pleased with the cashiers offer to let us taste it before buying. It was delish and we are coming back today for more! read more

Mediocre coffee. Definitely overpriced. Made me pay 2 1/2 dollars for some water because it is reverse osmosis. Cashier was a bit snippy when I tried to pay in cash and let me know that there were multiple signs that say no cash. read more

I visited for the weekend and was in need of a delicious cup of coffee. The reviews on Yelp led me to give Happy Hippies a shot, and I am so glad I did!! The serve was amazing! They gave me two samples, their lavender lemonade and their Magic Mermaid signature coffee. Magic Mermaid was DELICIOUS! I wish I bought a jug of it to bring home. Can't wait to come back! read more

Went down to Kure Beach for a couple of hours to visit out of state friends. Decided to meet up at Happy Hippies and it definitely was the best! My husband had the Flip Flop Frappe and he was in heaven! I had the Bomb Diggity Iced and it was the most delicious coffee drink! The staff was super friendly and so was everyone who came in to the hut. They also had local art for sale. I will definitely be stopping in the next time I'm there! read more

Coffee was good and the young baristas gave me great service. However, I bought a tshirt there that was labeled a large on the packaging. Got home and it was a 2XL. Tried to exchange it the next day and was told (not very nicely) that it wasn't possible. There was a small sign that I had overlooked that stated sales are final. I get no refunds but to deny just a simple exchange for another size is ridiculous. Especially after I spent $70 on 4 coffees and that shirt (plus tip) trying to support a local business instead of a chain. They also would have had my business again today but no way was I buying coffee there again after that. Will be sure to tell friends that visit that area often my experience so they can take their business elsewhere as well. read more