Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop

We came across The Dancing Turtle during our recent Hatteras vacation & quickly made it part of our morning routine. The staff was great! There are so many beverage options, both coffee and "non-coffee," and a wide selection of syrups to choose from!" (The frozen hot chocolate was so good!) There was seating both inside & outside. The outdoor area was very charming with swings, tables, and lots of shade!

Ok... I'm a snob. I'll admit it. I'm PAINFULLY picky about my coffee (which is why I generally just do it myself) and the bar was low. Mostly because of severe disappointment each time I order something... anywhere. Not here. Not ever. This was a stop on our first morning on the island and we were there nearly every day they were open after. Perfectly steamed milk, perfectly balanced flavor. (At least when who I'm assuming to be the or one of the shop owners is making the drink.) There's love in that cup. There's a sense of pride in the craft and my God did it not come through. A lavender latte is a hard thing to balance but it worked, flawlessly. I'd drive an hour south just to get a cup. It's that good. The outside seating is a welcome and refreshing plus. Sitting in a rocking chair with one of your favorite friends, sipping on a cup of perfection is the absolute best start to a day and I'm so glad I got to experience it here.

Place is a nice little small town coffee shop with a great offering of various coffee drinks. I had the mint dream and my partner had the campfire mocha, and both were fantastic. Definitely a strong recommend if you're looking for a coffee shop to either chill at for a bit or just mix up your typical coffee morning routine!

Amazing little shop right next to the supermarket. Great atmosphere and incredibly helpful staff. I'm a coffee snob and their selections were on point!

Great place to grab your morning coffee and muffins. I ordered a fruit smoothie and it was refreshing and delicious. It's dog friendly and they have a lot of outdoor and indoor sitting. Recommended!

Such an awesome little coffee shop! I work as a digital nomad and will bunker down in coffee shops for several hours at a time. This coffee shop was excellent!

The internet was fast, the service was friendly and they had some very comfortable couches! It's a neat little vibe and they are the only shop on the island.

Highly recommend stopping by if your in the area, I will be for sure working from there again.

Such a cute coffee shop. Great coffee and offers different pastries, bagels, and snacks. They let you use your own container and have free WiFi, and sell shirts and other various items and art! Definitely plan on coming here again. You can also buy bulk tea and coffee. Yum

So many coffee options! Great place to go when you’re in the Hatteras area.

Amazing service and the coffee was fabulous. We had a great experience. Highly recommend!

I got a smoothie and bagel and they were both great! Perfect place to grab breakfast while on vacation in Hatteras.

Review 2020: Quick service, great mannered employees, outdoor dining area, all employees wore masks (covid), pet friendly, wide array of food and drinks, french roast purchases to aid working coffee farming families. A great experience and highly recommended.
Review 2021: Same thoughts as before! Now with some indoor seating available. It seems as though the toasted coconut is a favorite by many. I was able to get my iced coffee and fresh ,still warm, scone for less than 5 dollars.

Hatteras Sunrise smoothie was delicious. Also got the best dirty chai latte I have ever had. Great atmosphere and top quality spinach feta croissant!

Coffee-- heavenly
Atmosphere-- homey
Food-- out of this world
Service and attention? Absolutely priceless...
We went for coffee one day, got a dozen of the most amazing cinnamon rolls the next day... they said- text us when you're coming and what you want and we'll have it ready-- AND THEY DID...
Well worth the "stop on in..."

Finally visited the Dancing Turtle! Great little coffee shop! Hot coffee delicious...frozen mochas tasty. ..Mexican mocha was so good! Casual atmosphere

My Bestie and I came to this coffee shop and we absolutely loved it. I ordered a sticky bun and it was the best sticky bun I have ever eaten, it wasn’t dry at all and it just felt like it melted in my mouth. The iced coffee was so good as well. I can’t wait to return and try other things on the menu. If I could give this more the 5 stars I would.

One of the only coffee shops in Hatteras area. We were staying at the marina and made sure to drop by for morning coffee and $1 day old pastries.
Cheap, great service and good food and great environment. They have a whole outside area with benches and tree swings. Pastries were to die for. Better than Starbucks with a mom and pop feel.

What a great place to unwind and relax, such a welcoming atmosphere, its like being in your favorite comfy place. Brian and Evan are the perfect hosts and their two dogs make the place seem like home. Best coffee for miles around, I could spend all day in there just chilling'

Frozen White Caramel latte, Frozen Mounds latte and crasants. Delicious coffe and amazingly flaky crasants! Cute shop to boot.

Excellent shop, great service and very tasty coffee. They have a ton of wonderful flavors and can do hot, iced, or frozen. Their outdoor area is perfect where you can sit amongst the dancing turtles sipping your drink!

I wish I could give this place 6 stars. Great beverages all around. Love their discounted yesterday baked goods. Will return.