Dancing Bean is our favorite coffee shop when we're in Townsend! They are usually busy, so try to get there early to grab the best pastries. Every month, theirs a creative drink menu that's themed towards the season - they are usually how I order. The staff are polite and friendly...if you want a custom drink, they are happy to assist! read more

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Dancing Bean remains our must stop coffee place when heading up to the mountains. Love the friendly service here, and the cozy ambiance. It wasn't yet cold enough to have the fire going, but I'm sure in a few more weeks, it'll be nice and toasty in there. My go to order is always their house coffee with the lavender syrup and my better half gets the iced chai. He says it's his favorite chai in all of Tennessee!! They always have a drinks specials board and some yummy baked goods in their case (muffins, danishes, and scones). I also love their little gifts that you can buy for home, such as the glazed coffee cups. Other perks, include a filtered water station and a plant swap station. This place is just my favorite for coffee--if you haven't been, you're truly missing out. read more

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Always amazing service and drinks here. I highly recommend any of the specials. They never taste artificial even when it's a sweeter drink. I had the Judy You Hung The Moon today and it was delicious! Kind of like a Samoa Girl Scout cookie as a drink? It's always a good atmosphere in here even when they are busy. read more

The Dancing Bean - The spring drink specials! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

10/10 best coffee I have ever had and I'm not exaggerating. I came here every morning while on vacation in Townsend and nothing in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge could compare. The staff all were super friendly and gave great recommendations on the seasonal flavors and menu. It was very cozy atmosphere too and the bagels were amazing as well, though I do wish they used fresh, homemade cream cheese. read more

My morning stop for coffee and a pastry (or awesome chocolate chip cookie) every day I was in Townsend. Nice friendly staff, awesome outside deck for relaxing. read more

Great little coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. We got a caramel frap, small vanilla late, cold brew and an everything bagel breakfast sandwich. Service was kind and quick! read more

The Dancing Bean - Waiting for our order in one of the many seating areas inside store - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

I got a hot caramel butter brown sugar coffee, and also a smores iced coffee. Both were absolutely amazing. Also got the Asiago bagel sandwich and let me tell you... BEST bagel sandwich I've ever had I think. I can't wait to come back. I'm a coffee shop snob and this place gets 5 stars. read more

The Dancing Bean - Asiago bagel sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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As an amateur baker and foodie, let me implore you to try the coffee cake here! It is the best I have ever had.

Wow. The inside is inviting and very nice. Very "lodge". The staff are very friendly and for coffee is terrific. They are part of the dancing bear lodge. Looks great too. read more

Cute decor in this coffee shop! I got an iced oatmilk latte with salted caramel syrup and it was almost $7, so a little pricey. Espresso was not especially flavorful and neither was the salted caramel syrup. read more

The Dancing Bean - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Our go to place for Coffee when we come to Townsend. Always perfect! Fast & friendly. Cut little cabin style shop with lots to look at.

Cute little coffee shop and the BEST coffee and Latte! Had a Caramel Butter Brown Sugar HOT latte! Nice and cream and great flavor! Hubby got a large HOT coffee he said also GREAT flavor! 10/10 will be back!! read more

Cinnamon cake is delicious, and espresso very tasty. Environment is great and cozy. Staff is very friendly. If you are in the area and in the mood for a great coffee, I recommend stopping by! read more

The Dancing Bean - Cinnamon cake and espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

This was our first time visiting. Inside you order at the register and they bring your food to your table. The drinks are self serve as well as condiments (as seen in the picture). We all had the Hog Wild BBQ Pulled Pork-Wich with fries, soda and sweet ice tea. The pork was great! Tender and tasty. The bun nice and soft. The fries & sweet tea were great. The condiment bar was too funny ( see pic). Easy to serve yourself. The bbq sauce was excellent. We took home some apple hand pies, which were awesome! All the employees were friendly and quick to get orders out. read more

The Dancing Bean - Pulled pork - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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Not impressed. The barista was not very friendly and the coffee was gross. She pulled the espresso shots directly into the plastic cup (which should never be done) and then hardly mixed the sugar in so when I got it the coffee was extremely grainy. I asked her to remake it and she clearly wasn't very happy about it. Then when she handed it to me she said "that's a stirred as I can get it." The place was cute but overall I can't say I'd recommend. read more

Oooooo weeee! The best specialty coffees I've had! The s'mores and white chocolate raspberry were KILLAH! The hot brew was a perfect addition to this 28 degree day! The staff is friendly, the storefront is cozy, and they also are dog-friendly! read more

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Very aesthetically pleasing, mountain modern theme, and savory coffee flavor section was on point. Definitely actin like a tourist while stopping here on our way to our cabin. Clean restrooms, friendly staff and wide selection of drinks and some pastries. read more

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This is an amazing restaurant! The food was delicious and the service was top notch! Can't wait to go back!

Beautiful ambiance and great Hot Chocolate! Inside and outside tables with beautiful views! read more

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Yum, many coffee options! I wanted a tshirt and one of their associates went out of her way (in storage) to find the right size.

Cute, cozy coffee shop as you make it in to Townsend from the Maryville side. I got an Iced Mocha with peppermint, tasted just like a peppermint patty and hit the spot on a hot summer day. She got an Iced Caramel Buttered Brown Sugar latte and if you are a fan of butterscotch, this tastes just like those little candies your grandma would pull out of her pocket book at church in handfuls! Both were very tasty and we will stop in again when in the area. read more

Wonderful coffee shop. Comfortable chairs. Plenty of space outside and in to enjoy a coffee and pastry. Service was friendly. My hot chocolate was yummy, would have liked it a little bit hotter. Comparable to Starbucks but supppoting local business just feels good. I would return. read more

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We stopped by The Dancing Bean on our way to Treemont. We've been coming here for a couple years now when we pass through Townsend, TN. We (the wife and me) always get their lattes, the kids get iced mochas and bubble teas. My kids love their Bubble Tea which features a few flavored small bubbles to add a kick of flavor to the tea. Today was no different. Their iced mocha was on point according to my older kids. They rated it a 4.5-5.0 which doesn't happen often for them. For my wife and me, our hot lattes were flat. The espresso had a burnt taste but not nearly as bad as Starbucks. Overall we gave them a 3 out of 5. The pastries were great! We had coffee cake and a scone. They always have great service! read more

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Wonderful oat milk lattes and great customer service. We are staying in a cabin up the street and appreciate a good latte! read more

The Dancing Bean - Wonderful Oat Milk Latte! :::Oatly brand:::: - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Super cute coffee shop nestled near the mountains- like something in a movie! I loved the sitting space and the fireplace. I got the iced vanilla latte- it was pretty good. Also had one of the bagels which was delicious and really big! I always make sure to stop here on the way to the mountains. read more

My husband and I loved this coffee shop and it was the perfect place for us to spend some time relaxing. We were recovering from a very strenuous hike the day prior and were looking for a little pick me up and a place to let our legs rest. The Dancing Bean was the perfect place to stop as we were going to hit up the gift shop next door after. For beverages I enjoyed their cold brew coffee while my husband sipped on their ginger kombucha. Both beverages hit the spot and were just what we needed for some refreshing energy. We enjoyed relaxing on their comfy chairs and reading one of their cookbooks that they have for sale. If you are hungry they have a selection of bakery treats to choose from which looked delicious. If you are grabbing a coffee from here and have time I highly recommend taking the time to sit either inside or outside to take a load off to truly enjoy your beverage. read more

The Dancing Bean - Cold Brew coffee and Ginger Kombucha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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Rustic atmosphere and good coffee. They also roast their own beans. Limited seating but overall a good place to grab a cup of coffee. They also have pastries but the display isn't the best so I've not tried them. read more

This coffee shop is super cute. The staff is super friendly and willing to help you with anything that you are wanting to order. It was very refreshing to see all the different types in unique drinks they had their. Extremely great coffee would go back again anytime I am in Townsend. read more

The Dancing Bean - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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We visited the Great Smokey Mountains for the first time and did not expect to come across such an incredible coffee spot. If you are in town, this is a must! We loved the coffee so much that we ordered multiple lattes in the same day. read more

The Dancing Bean - Dirty chai boozy latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

100/10 YES! This place is right off of the main road and it was sooo delicious. The overwhelmingly rich smell of coffee was beautiful. I got a caramel buttered Brown sugar latte and it was so good I nearly died in the spot. My boyfriend got a royal white russian which is a spiked coffee drink and it was very smooth and rich. The service was fast and very personable. Definitely a must see stop in Townsend read more

The Dancing Bean - our drinks. white russian and caramel buttered brown sugar iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

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5 stars for beverages + 3 stars for food = 4 stars. I ordered a hazelnut later which they didn't have, so I got the black walnut latte as suggested and it was excellent. Hubby got a tropical smoothie which immediately brought me back to our Hawaii trip and was fabulous! We tried the crustless quiche which was in the refrigerated case and heated up- just ok, nothing special. The large cinnamon roll, even heated up, was hard on the outside. It was more of a bread with cinnamon and icing poured over it. The river chewie was a p-nut butter blondie brownie that was pretty taste. Would get the brownie again but not the others. The decor was really nice with spots on the front and back porch to enjoy your coffee. The wifi required you to put in your email so I didn't try it. Overall, coffee and smoothies again? Yes! Food- no :( read more

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We really enjoyed the drinks here, the cute fireplace and games to play while we enjoyed our spiked drink! We loved it so much we came back the next day to try another drink! read more

The Dancing Bean - Spiked Chai! Super yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Cute little coffee shop that offers pastries and coffee/espresso drinks. It's a nice place to sit and sip a while but I usually just get my joe to go. Service is fast and they offer spiked coffees if you're looking for something with some kick. I do wish they were open a bit later but I understand why they're not cause traffic dies down after a certain time. read more

Our family has been renting a cabin in town for the week & we have stopped at The Dancing Bean the last two mornings. The service, the coffee, the treats & the environment were all so welcoming & made us want to keep returning. read more

I had a marshmallow latte (I like sweet coffees), husband got a medium roast pour over, and we both had muffins. Everything was excellent, the staff was very welcoming. Overall great service and food/drink! We would happily be back again next time we're down here! read more

The best coffee anywhere. Lots of variety on menu. Atmosphere is cozy. I can't get enough of this place.

Extremely comfortable decor and a nice fireplace. Coffee was wonderful and the lady working that day was awesome. The nearest thing about this place is they bake their pastries in house! So the cookies in the case came from the oven! read more

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We came across this cute mountain coffee shop just in time as I was wanting a pick me up. I love the decor and unique drink choices here. Get this... they have spiked coffees as well. My husband opted for the white chocolate Russian. He said it was like a 5 hour energy with a shot of vodka. He is not a coffee drinker but he liked this sweet concoction. It had a shot of espresso with white chocolate, vodka and whipped cream. I bought a white chocolate s'mores iced latte. I don't do a very sweet coffee so I explained that I would like it half sweet or less. Unfortunately, although tasty - it was still way too sweet for me. I regret not asking them to remake as I couldn't drink it. I am still giving 4 stars because the service was good, atmosphere lovely, clean restrooms, and the choices here are unique. However, if you don't like a sweet coffee drink, be very clear and know the drinks here are for the sweet coffee fan. I have no doubt I could have had my perfect coffee here, but we got on the road after I realized it was made too sweet for me. My husband however, loved his sweet concoction. read more

The Dancing Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Ah the Dancing Bean. Saving my migraine one latte at a time. I knew I would get a migraine if I didn't have my caffeine today & it's a Sunday. We are visiting from out of town & stopped at the welcome center desperately begging "WHERE CAN WE GET SOME COFFEE?" The very nice woman explained to my clearly uncaffinated self how simple it was to get to the Dancing Bean. We made our way down the road & finally saw the little shop in all its glory. Shinning like a Diamond after the longest day of miners life (but really I don't joke about my coffee). So we went up & I ordered a pumpkin latte with a chocolate scone. I wish I had a picture but I ate it too fast. So yummy, so polite & so cute. Very homey feel to the little shop. Lots of pastries & baked good! Also all kinds of flavor add in choices ! They also have a patio & games you can play while you enjoy your tasty treats. A gem ! read more

The drinks were fantastic and the service was quick. We really liked the gluten free scone and regular blueberry muffin.