What To Do In Waverly, AL
The little-known small town, located about 15 minutes northwest of Auburn, is a true hidden gem.
At less than 3 square miles, Waverly has so much to experience. From good eats, unique antiques, and cool local events, you will definitely have a memorable experience during your visit.
Eat
The Waverly Local
Are you looking for great Southern comfort food? Look no further than The Waverly Local! Located at 1465 Patrick St. in Waverly, AL, The Local serves up delicious appetizers, Sunday brunch, and dinner items with all the fixings. Throughout the month they have dinner specials and live music. It’s perfect for a cozy date night or brunch with the girls!
Wild Flour Bakery
Whether you’re stopping by to grab a coffee or a handmade baked good, you don’t want to skip Wild Flour Bakery. Connected to Standard Deluxe, Wild Flour serves up delicious, handcrafted espresso drinks, breads, pastries, and more. The menu rotates throughout the day as they restock with fresh items as they run out. One of the most popular items is the Deluxe Dog, which includes onion jam, ham, Conecuh sausage, and cheese. The line was almost at the door as we got there so I recommend beating the rush and getting there early. If you do wait in line, the walls are filled with unique poster art and flyers, designed and printed at Standard Deluxe. Its unique, cozy environment makes you feel at home.
Shop
Waverly Trading Co. (Era Waverly)
I love thrifting and am always on the hunt for unique decor or antiques. Waverly Trading Co., also known as Era Waverly, is an antique store located on a small stretch of downtown near The Local. They have a wide variety of furniture, collectibles, vintage Auburn gear, and seasonal gifts. The staff was so welcoming and I definitely plan on coming back.
Fig & Wasp
If you’re looking for unique imports and hand-crafted gifts, Fig & Wasp has a wide variety of products curated from England, France, and Alabama. With items for your home, desk, kitchen, and more, there's always something new to discover. Several items would make for great gifts or keepsakes. Their selection changes frequently so swing by to see what they have in store!
Events
Standard Deluxe – Waverly / 280 Boogie
Aside from the food and shopping, Waverly is also well known for its live music scene. The Standard Deluxe is a print shop and music venue. They blend folk art and rock music at this eclectic venue. They produce tons of posters, t-shirts, and more using traditional screen-printing techniques. Throughout the week they have live music shows that are sold out almost every night. Tickets start around $20 a person and tend to bump up in price the day of the show. One of the notable events is the 280 Boogie, this year taking place April 19-20. Tickets went on sale earlier this month. To view a full list of their schedule, upcoming shows, and shop visit standarddeluxe.com.
Whether you’re just passing through or making the trip for the day, there’s plenty to do in Waverly. I hope this inspired you to go looking for your new favorite spot just down the road!
Be Well, Auburn.
Born in Connecticut, raised in Marietta, Georgia, Erika is a sophomore studying graphic design. Once stepping foot on campus, she immediately knew Auburn was her home. She has goals to pursue branding and package design in hopes someday to be seeing her work on the shelves of Target or other big box stores.
Outside of school, she loves driving around singing music over her radio, lounging around the house with her roommates, or spending time with her friends playing pick-up games. Erika loves to create and share her passion for art with others, even selling her artwork on Redbubble. And when she isn’t sketching, she is most likely getting in a workout between classes. Her love of sports and fitness has been unwavering ever since she was a kid. Playing three varsity level sports in high school, including volleyball, lacrosse, and swim, she has always been on the move. There is almost no sport she hasn’t tried yet!
