Coffee, deli sandwiches, and market shelf beer and wine on Nags Head's Croatan Highway strip
Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market sits on S Croatan Hwy in Nags Head, covering a lot of ground under one roof: coffee bar, deli counter, and a small market with grab-and-go essentials and beer and wine to carry back to the rental. It runs on a morning-and-early-afternoon schedule, open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. rather than staying open through dinner.
The hours are worth noting before you build a routine around this one: Waveriders is open Thursday through Monday and closed Tuesday and Wednesday, a shorter week than a lot of the Croatan Highway dining strip keeps. At a $$ price point, it reads as an easy stop for a coffee run, a quick sandwich, or a few last-minute groceries rather than a sit-down dinner spot, and its location on Croatan Highway puts it within easy reach of the rest of central Nags Head.
1,174 reviews
4 months ago
Well isn’t this just a cute little shop! I got an oat milk latte and the Ben breakfast sandwich. Just what the Dr. ordered! The staff were super friendly in helping me decide and we made the right choice! That Ben sandwich is a 10 out of 10! And my latte was perfect! I asked set and enjoyed myself before hitting the road! I will definitely be back! #tellemgabbbsentya
4 months ago
Cute little coffee and food spot! We came in for a coffee and breakfast. Food and drinks were great, the atmosphere was great. Very friendly workers! 10/10
4 months ago
I had one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. I ordered the Eddie , the bacon was well done, generous portions of avocado, egg and I was pleasantly surprised how the balsamic added just enough sweet. I had drip coffee ☕️ it was very good also. Friendly staff very helpful. Plenty of spaces to hang out.
a month ago
Really chill vibe and friendly staff! We loved the cubby area to pick your drinks and food up once it’s ready.
6 months ago
This was an amazing spot. It has great coffee, good expressos. The food was great and the pastry I had was really good as well. The food came out quickly and the servers were nice. The location itself is very aesthetic and picturesque. Overall a great location.