A no-frills coffee and bakery counter on NC-12 in Waves, open Wednesday through Saturday
Sip Shack is a small cafe and bakery stop on NC-12 in Waves, one of the string of villages — alongside Rodanthe and Salvo — that make up this quieter, narrower run of Hatteras Island. It's a $ price-point counter for coffee and baked goods, the kind of low-key stop that suits the pace of this part of the Outer Banks rather than a full sit-down restaurant.
Hours are limited: Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the shop closed Monday and Tuesday. That makes it more of a midweek or Saturday-morning stop than something to count on daily, so it's worth calling ahead at (336) 708-1556 before making a special trip — especially around shoulder-season schedules or NC-12 travel conditions, when hours at small operations here can shift.
There's no website listed yet, so the phone number is the most reliable way to check in before you go. For anyone staying in Rodanthe, Waves, or Salvo, it's a straightforward coffee-and-bakery option before heading further down the island toward Avon, Buxton, or Hatteras village.
18 reviews
3 months ago
Super cute new coffee shack attached to the side of a surf shop! Plenty of coffee, refresher, and energy drink options. No food. Also sells jewelry! Cute vibe, lots of outdoor only seating. It is a one woman show so be patient, but worth the wait! Definitely recommend the Hatteras Honey and Buxton Brew.
2 months ago
Incredible drinks and authentic beach atmosphere. Barista was fun and helpful. Iconic location, right beside the historic Hatteras Island Surf Shop. Coffee was strong and beach drinks were refreshing and a lot of fun!!
3 months ago
Super cute place with local vibes, and the drinks are creative and delicious (personally recommend sandy sisters)
3 weeks ago
Such a delicious find in an area swarming with coffee & treat options! We stopped on a whim on our drive from Avon to Nags Head and getting red bull refreshers from here really made the drive sail by! The parking lot can sneak up on you, so make sure you're watching for the turn! But service was so friendly & quick and the menu had delicious options that you just dont see other places! A must try for any tourist!
3 months ago
So many drink options. I have had the chance to try three thus far and thoroughly enjoyed each of them. This is my new go to coffee place when I’m down in Salvo!