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.
