Beads & Grinds — Restaurant in Hatteras Island

I really wanted to like this place. I've been twice and both times the coffee has been mediocre. I was also charged for milk..... in my Americano...... I thought that was odd. Usually coffee comes with regular fixings, at no extra charge. Anyhow I assumed the extra charge was for milk I don't really know though, they didn't tell me. I was almost over charged for the coffee as well but I caught it in time........ and then there we're the bros, being loud and using foul language talking to the baristas, all the while letting a puppy run around off leash inside the store. I opted for a porch seat so I could try to enjoy the experience, but it wasn't meant to be. I don't know the owner of the coffee shop or if they know how things are being operated while they're gone, but this was a less than pleasant experience. Maybe I'll come back for ice cream some day and see...

Don’t believe their hours. Ten minutes before closing time as I walked up, I was told they were closed. Moral of the story go early.

Although I appreciate the businesses response and completely empathize with emergencies that come up that force businesses to change their hours.

The original review was accurate. This establishment had no signs indicating an early close. No social media post indicating an early closing. And a tourist traveling through, all I was told was that they were closed.

The fact the business tried to make this about me personally indicates all that needs to be said. The response to this review came within an hour of its post. Who is taking a negative review...

These people have the wrong attitude to be in the hospitality business. I explained that I only wanted a cup of coffee ($3.25 ). When I tried to pay with a card they explained that they had a $5 minimum for cards. I said that I didn’t have any cash and it was too rainy to find an auto teller. They wouldn’t accommodate me. I don’t spend my money at business which try to strong arm me into spending more than I want. All other coffee houses ( even small ones) have never enforced that. There’s other coffee shops in the area. This one is...