A Taste of Sunrise Coffee House (Hampstead, NC)

Veteran-owned, friendly vibes, locally roasted coffee — plus a community room you can actually use

If you’re looking for a welcoming local coffee shop in Hampstead where you can grab a great drink and actually linger for a bit, A Taste of Sunrise Coffee House is a standout. Their site describes it as a coffee house & gathering place designed to give locals and visitors a break from the stress of the day — whether you have 5 minutes or a few hours. 

Quick Details

A Taste of Sunrise Coffee House
Address: 14669 US Highway 17 North, Hampstead, NC 28443 
Phone: 910-319-0800 
Email: coffee@ATasteofSunrise.com
Website: atasteofsunrise.com 
Menu: https://www.atasteofsunrise.com/menu

Hours: Their website mentions “normal business hours” but doesn’t list exact times on the main pages we pulled. Order-ahead platforms often show current hours/day availability, so it’s smart to double-check before heading over. 

The vibe

This shop is exactly what you want when you need a local place that feels easy:

  • friendly, community-forward atmosphere
  • a spot to meet a friend, work for a bit, or decompress
  • “come as you are” energy that fits Hampstead perfectly 

They’re also known locally for being veteran owned and for creating a warm, welcoming environment. (This comes up frequently in community mentions and how locals describe the shop.)

What they serve

A Taste of Sunrise has a robust drink menu with espresso classics and fun local favorites. Their menu includes items like:

Espresso + Coffee Drinks

  • Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Mocha 
  • Specialty/local-style names like “Sunrise Slammer” and “Hampstead Undertow”

Tea, other drinks, snacks, and more

Their menu also includes sections for tea, other drinks, snacks, gluten-free items, and ice cream. 

If you’re the type who likes to know what you’re ordering before you get there, the menu is very easy to browse online. 

Extra perk: A community room (great for small groups)

One feature that makes this place unique: they offer a community room that groups can reserve during normal business hours, with pricing available for after-hours use. You can reserve by calling or stopping in, and they even mention supporting your meeting with coffee/tea (like airpots). 

If you ever need a casual meeting spot for a small group—this is a really useful option to know about.

What we’d do for a first visit

If it’s your first time:

  • Start with your go-to latte/americano (to “baseline” the shop) 
  • Or try one of the house-named drinks (Sunrise Slammer / Hampstead Undertow) for a local twist 
  • If you’re meeting someone, grab a drink and settle in — it’s intentionally designed as a gathering place 

Why we’re spotlighting it

In growing towns like Hampstead, places like this matter. They become the “third place” — not home, not work — where people connect, take a breath, and start to feel rooted in the community. That’s exactly the kind of local business we love highlighting.