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    The Dancing Bean

    4.6 (57 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Waiting for our order in one of the many seating areas inside store
    Lexy D.

    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!

    Asiago bagel sandwich

    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.

    Iced Latte
    Chloe M.

    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.

    Cinnamon cake and espresso
    Luciana A.

    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!

    Pulled pork
    Susan A.

    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.

    Alessandra F.

    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!

    Becky B.

    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.

    Bear K.

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

    Mom's expression coffee
    Rebecca P.

    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.

    Latte and two iced mochas

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    4 years ago

    Loved the staff! I went twice during my stay in Townsend and both times got a donut and honey lavender latte. So good!

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    4 years ago

    Fantastic coffee. Went on a passport search (local scavenger hunt) and found this treat. Ordered Tom's Fuel and it was delicious

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    8 years ago

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    5 years ago

    Cute convenient coffee shop... plenty of outdoor seating. Closest thing to a Starbucks you'll find here.

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    8 years ago

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    5 years ago

    Great drinks. A bit short-handed (but who isn't). Enjoyed their treats. Nice shop.

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    Jaclyn J.

    Joanna, we appreciate the review and are glad you enjoyed our coffee.

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    6 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Great coffee, service and atmosphere. A nice place to stop by on your drive home from Cades Cove. Very reasonable prices as well.

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    Thank you for the review. We are glad you stopped by for some coffee.

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    6 years ago

    Adorable, cozy coffee shop. I had an excellent cappuccino and iced coffee (on different occasions)

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