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

Open on Sunday morning after I disembarked from the Ocracoke ferry and the place was hopping. A pretty constant flow of customers coming and going for their caffeine, which is exactly what I was doing as well. Lots of great flavors and combinations of syrups and a lovely display of baked goods. My latte with sugar free hazelnut was perfection. Great smooth coffee, just the right amount of syrup and before I knew it, it was gone. And so was I, on to the next. A definite great stop. They have a few tables and counter space if you're looking to sit with a laptop. [Review 788 of 2025 - 4220 in North Carolina - 24348 overall] read more

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An excellent cup of coffee, or espresso, or latte, etc. The best part of the shop are the kind and friendly owners/workers that run the place. Truly grateful for finding this coffee shop. A definite place we will visit again. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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The inside is a cute boutique coffee shop with outside games and seating. Quick service, really nice staff- gets you in and out. Chi Latte, refreshers, coffee really good. Espresso is very smooth, no bitterness. read more

Such a cute coffee place!!!!! The owner was so nice even ran to get me soy milk to make my drink! So many drinks to choose from and cute mugs to buy. When you get back from Ocracoke and off the ferry it is a must go to. read more

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

The Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop - Chatting up other patrons! Wonderful experience.... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hatteras, North Carolina

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. read more

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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. read more

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Decent coffee but the only option in the area really. Everything I've had I've enjoyed but it definitely wasn't amazing. The girls working could be friendlier. read more

Really delicous baked goods, large selection of coffee and other beverages. Everything I've had there I've enjoyed. Great music and atmosphere - lots of seating - cozy couches, small tables and outside seating. read more

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! read more

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I had a strawberry refresher with a lemonade base and my husband had a frozen peanut butter cup mocha latte. Both were delicious and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The line was outside but it moved quickly and was worth the wait read more

The smoothies are to die for I don't really like smoothies but these are so good I love them. I always get my iced coffee in the morning they open at 6:00 am so I go to get my work done early so I can head out to the beach at 10:00. The people are sweet they stay open a little later if someone just walks in. She was all packed up and someone wanted a coffee and she made it for him even though they were 15 min past closing. The shop is so cute and cozy it is such a cute place to get a coffee. read more

In my experience, Very nice people but the espresso is weak . Tastes like burnt water. My educated guess is they are packing one shot of grind for multiple drinks - ie. over pouring . If you order a drink with syrup and whip you might not notice . Very young people running the show in a very busy location . Just trying to keep up with volume they may be cutting corners or lack the experience/training needed to make a real espresso drink. read more

Sugar free hazelnut latte was amazing!! Cozy atmosphere, great outdoor space to hangout read more

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. read more

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Wow! Such great coffee and smoothies. I also love that you can sit outside in the shade while drinking your coffee. read more

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 . read more

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We loved this little place while we were on the island! The muffins and donuts we tried were great, and the drinks were amazing. Our favorite was the frozen snickers mocha! The service was incredibly fast. We were nervous because they were so busy, but they had a great system going and just flew through the orders. The atmosphere was amazing too. It was so relaxed and fun. There are games and books inside, plus comfy seating options and more games outside. Very family friendly and worth a visit! The hours and location of the coffee shop doesn't seem completely accurate online. The first address we went to wasn't the dancing turtle. The house posted outside the shop are accurate. Online ones weren't. Just a heads up for others! Wasn't a big deal for us, but knowing ahead of time may make your day easier. read more

This was the only coffee shop in the area, so of course I came here a couple times during my stay in Hatteras. The first drink I tried was the frozen Irish coffee latte, which was not too sugary and pretty good. You can get the mochas and lattes either hot, iced, or frozen. My sister had the Mexican spice hot chocolate and enjoyed it. I also tried their iced french latte, and that was also good as well. Very quaint and cozy cafe! We loved the ambiance and appreciated the solid drinks. Would recommend if you're looking for a coffee shop during your time in Hatteras! read more

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Great coffee! A little hard to find but they were super friendly! They had some other stuff too like muffins, etc. kinda unique since it's basically in someone's house. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop on the Outer Banks. They have a tremendous selection of coffees and other iced drinks as well as very fresh croissants, bagels and muffins. The service is excellent, and there is seating, both outdoors and indoors in a very picturesque setting. read more

We normally drink dunkin donuts coffee. This place does specialty drinks so I was expecting them to know how to make mocha lattes....it's like chocolate Milk and a large is so small. Not impressed. Never again. read more

We haven't been back to Hatteras for 5 years and we are happy to see they are still here, although they have moved. We miss the old digs, but love the lawn with picnic tables and beautiful old trees. The coffee and scones are as delicious as they ever have been! read more

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Yummy coffee. Kind staff. Quick service. Pleasant atmosphere. We are here another week and will definitely be back!!!!! I highly recommend. read more

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

Tucked behind trees in what appears initially as a front yard, this little coffee shop is a renovated house and possibly the cutest coffee shop I've been to. Inside, you'll find tables and a separate room for couches to relax or comfortably work. Outdoors, there are picnic tables, hammocks, tree swings, and a relaxing environment to pass time by yourself or with friends. The service was fast and friendly! Most importantly, the coffee and pastries were wonderful. Lots of options, the classics and new things to try. My husband's caramel white mocha was delightful and not overly sweet. My iced rose latte was refreshing and quite tasty. The classic caramel iced lattes my friends ordered were amongst the best we've had. Don't forget about the pastries! Lots of options and even their day-old $1 muffins and cinnamon rolls are wonderful! Definitely will return! read more

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It claims to be open but I visited it yesterday and the sign said closed. Calling this morning and no answer and their website has a security warning read more

We stopped in after parasailing across the street at Oden's Dock, and while the frozen drinks were marvelous, the hot latte was barely half-full (see photo). That was very disappointing and why I gave them 3 stars. They have a wide selection of sugar free syrups, which was a pleasant surprise, and an even wider selection of teas. The smoothie menu was equally inviting. I ordered the frozen almond joy, and it was awesome. I loved the sense of ecological responsibility with paper straws and pasta for coffee stirrers. The decor was cozy and warm. I also liked how when there was a line of customers, the staff came out of the back room to help. I'll come back here someday to give them another chance. read more

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Very slow service We can't conplain about the muffins coffe wasn't hot 24 mins to get a coffe cup and some muffins try other place if you just for plain old fashioned hot American Coffe read more

Stopped in here each morning I was in the area and was impressed each time. Masks required inside the store and all staff were also wearing. I opted for the frozen milky way and turtle mocha espresso drinks. Packed with flavor, really nice. The sticky bun was delish and large, and the muffins were solid as well. Good prices, tasty flavors, great service. Can see why this spot is a popular one for your morning coffees! read more

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

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

Good place to have coffee and hang out. They moved location just up the street from before.... Smaller place but still keeps the same ambiance. Seems like prices have gone up though. read more

Once we found this spot (next to Red & White grocery store) we went back every day! Coffee was delicious and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. I tried a seasonal special honey latte which was delightful and we also has the regular coffee - also delicious. Highly recommended when visiting Hatteras! read more

Espresso Drinks and Smoothies. Muffins is 4 of 5 stars. Outdoor seating is nice. Dog friendly. Apple Pay. read more

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

I visited the Dancing Turtle recently while on vacation in Hatteras. Fantastic coffee -- the house blend was delicious. The staff was friendly and had my order up right away. I didn't get a chance to stop in for a second visit during our trip, but I did spot a bag of their whole bean house blend in one of the local grocery stores, so I brought some home with me. I'm no barista, but it made tastes almost as good as what I had in the shop. I believe you can order directly from their website, so I'll definitely be ordering some when this bag runs out. Great place, great coffee, and the other drinks on their menu that I saw served while I was waiting looked to be just as good. I would definitely recommend a stop if you're in the area. read more