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Cafe & Bakery

Sip Shack

A no-frills coffee and bakery counter on NC-12 in Waves, open Wednesday through Saturday

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$$$$Waves, NC

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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.

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4.5

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Dieter Unrath
Dieter Unrath

in the last week

Absolute GEM of a coffee shop. This is a side shack to the surf shop. Many speciality drinks and coffees available. My drink was made very quickly and was delicious. As well as unique (strawberry caramel) Prices were fair as well. There’s some outdoor seating and cornhole to enjoy. Local art for sale. Truly a unique and special coffee shop.

Emily42C
Emily42C

in the last week

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!

Ethan Kuna
Ethan Kuna

2 weeks ago

Lady picks and chooses when to open apparently, beyond disappointing.

Hello Inquiries
Hello Inquiries

3 weeks ago

cute cozy spot! definitely got that old school beach vibe to a T. Coffee was great, service was great. The owner is a sweetheart!! Will definitely be back and bringing many friends with 💖

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