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    The Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop

    4.3 (158 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Mary M.

    Absolutely love this little coffee shop. Coffee was so smooth and refreshing. Staff/owner very friendly. Talked to a gentleman named Jeff (local) that knew the history of the place and gave us some advice on what to do and where to go Great people

    Aaron A.

    Was looking forward to trying the dancing turtle, and they were closed even though the sign out front and online listing said they would be open. Giving them three stars because emergencies and staffing issues happen, especially on beach "island time" and they have great reviews & menu. We will try them again next time we're in town and update the review.

    Chatting up other patrons!   Wonderful experience....

    The drinks and friendly atmosphere are just wonderful! Do yourself a favor and stop in for some specialized coffees and sweets!

    Caramel apple crumb cake

    Such a cozy spot! The coffee is excellent and the staff is super friendly -- you can tell they really care. But the real show-stopper is the caramel apple crumb cake... absolutely to die for! Highly recommend treating yourself to a slice with your coffee.

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    Great Experience. Service was good. The place was pretty lively. Found this place along the way to the southern tip of the Outer Banks. Pastries are a bit on the small side but very delicious.

    We took the early morning Ocracoke Ferry to Hatteras in search of a mom-and-pop coffee fix and stumbled upon this hidden gem........ With a great selection of tasty tidbits, outstanding personal service, and broad spectrum of coffee choice, The Dancing Turtle did not disappoint! An absolute pleasure to visit. As an added "wow" they have super awesome themed merchandise to scoop up. ....as a gift I nabbed a T-shirt for Tanya, of Tanya's Turtle Project, an organization who is also dedicated to helping turtles (in Northern Virginia)!! This personable spot has now been entered into our "Must Stop" list every time we ride by!

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    Ethan A.

    A fantastic place to get coffee, smoothies, or work for a little while on Hatteras. The prices are great, the baked goods plentiful, and the smoothies, delicious. Pro tip: order the Hatteras sunrise smoothie ($5.00). If you guess the secret ingredient, you get a free smoothie on your next visit.

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    Tammy E.

    Who doesn't love a Coffee shop?!! What's not to love. The cozy atmosphere the relaxing music and that smell. Here's another one for you to try on the Island. Great selection of coffees and teas. Oh and they have gluten-free bagels. The staff were efficient and quick. Check them out if your in Hatteras .

    Frozen Irish coffee latte (bottom left) Mexican spice hot chocolate (top) Iced chai tea latte (right)

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    5 months ago

    Great coffee and baked goods. The smoothies are excellent. These are good people who deserve your patronage.

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    3 years ago

    It's a very quaint place & my smoothie was great! I love their name & even had to buy a t-shirt!

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    4 years ago

    Uhmmm, it seems that this place is CLOSED. There is nothing inside; the place has been stripped bare.

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    3 years ago

    We go practically every day when we're in Hatteras. Love the frozen Mexican spice mocha.

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    3 years ago

    The white chocolate latte which was very good. Staff was friendly and fast. Great ambiance.

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