WILMINGTON — Port City Daily publishes the Food Truck Tracker every Friday, so folks can know where to access the best mobile eats while planning their weekend activities.
All schedules, which will run Friday to Friday, are subject to weather conditions and cancellations. The addresses of where the food trucks will be parked are alphabetized at the bottom.
Run a food truck and want to be included? Send schedules every Thursday by noon to Angela Benitez at [email protected].
LANE’S FERRY
The Pender County institution returns, this time hitting the road with its popular burgers.
- October 1 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 2 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 6 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
2 BROS COASTAL CUISINE
A local food truck serving made-to-order sandwiches and wraps.
- October 1 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- October 2 — Waterline Brewing Company, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- October 7 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- October 8 — Stevenson Hendricks Honda, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewery, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
MADE IN VENEZUELA
Serving arepas, empanadas and other Venezuelan specialties.
- October 1 — Edward Teach Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 2 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 3 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 5 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 7 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
PORT CITY QUE
Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and other serious barbecue classics. Based out of Rocky Point, but spotted all over Wilmington.
- October 1 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- October 2 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- October 8 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
BILL’S BREW FOOD
Food truck launched by the Wilmington craft brewery.
- October 2 — Waterline Brewing Company, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- October 7 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
TAQUERIA LA VILLITA #2
Offering freshly made tacos, tortas, sopes and quesadillas weekly at Advanced Auto Parts, located at 2722 Carolina Beach Rd.
- Tuesday – Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sun., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Closed Mondays
CBT BURGER
CBT Burger is James Beard Foundation Winning Chef Bud Taylor’s modern take on classic roadside burgers. Fresh ground beef, cooked thin on a flat top, with crispy edges and melted cheese on a soft bun; read more here.
- October 8 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THE FIRST BITE
The First Bite is a breakfast food truck. We offer breakfast burritos, sandwiches, as well as some other breakfast items. We serve breakfast in the morning, noon, and evenings.
- October 1 — Wilmington Boat Show, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- October 2 — Wilmington Boat Show, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- October 3 — Wilmington Boat Show, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- October 8 — SUNdays Café, 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
PAPADOM’S SINGING SANGWICH TRUCK
Singing and sandwiches, including the classic Italian sausage roll, Latin-style roast pork, and the spiedie sandwich (upstate New York’s answer to shishkabob, on a sandwich).
- October 1 — Brunswick County Government Complex, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Waterline Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- October 2 — Gregory Farms and Vineyard, noon – 3 p.m.; Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- October 6 — New Hanover County Department of Social Services, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Compass Pointe neighborhood, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- October 7 — Brunswick County Government Complex, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 8 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
PEPE’S TACO TRUCK
Bringing authentic tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and burritos to our friends in New Hanover and Pender counties.
- October 1 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- October 2 — End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- October 4 — Stevenson-Hendrick Honda, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 6 — Pender County Health Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 8 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
LOBSTER DOGS
Specializing in lobster, crab and shrimp rolls, plus avocado stacks. Read all about the truck here.
- October 1 — Grape & Ale, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- October 2 — Southport Tap and Cellar, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- October 3 — Hi-Wire Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Seagate Bottle Shop, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
MOMMIEZ
Offering old family recipes, including shredded beef, famous chicken salads, with other yummy things.
- October 1 — Friday Nights at River Lights, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 2 — Edward Teach Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- October 6 — New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 7 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 8 — Good Hops Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
WILMYWOODIE
The region’s first wood-fired pizza oven on wheels, this food truck’s 1000-degree oven can cook a pizza in less than 2 minutes.
- October 6 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- October 8 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
TROLLY STOP
Classic hot dogs, served with homemade toppings since in 1976.
- October 5 — Cape Fear Community College North Campus, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- October 7 — Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Campus, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
CHEESESTEAK HUSTLE
A veteran-owned and operated food truck offering grass-fed ribeye cheesesteaks. Read more here.
- October 1 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
WHEELZ GOURMET PIZZA
Your neighborhood food truck, serving Wilmington the best gourmet, Neapolitan-Brooklyn-style pizza in the area.
- October 1 — Dr. Harrison Keith III Dentistry, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- October 2 — Axes & Allies, noon – 3 p.m.; Dead Crow Comedy Room, noon – 3 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewery, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; The Wine Sampler, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- October 3 — Wilmington Brewing Company, noon – 3 p.m.; Alcove Beer Garden, noon – 3 p.m.; Waterline Brewing Company, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 4 — Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 5 — Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewery, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- October 6 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewery, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- October 7 — Stevenson Hendricks Honda, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- October 8 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
ISLAND SQUEEZE
Gourmet fresh-squeezed lemonade, all-natural and eco-friendly, made to order — serving Wilmington, NC, and area beaches.
- October 2 — Poplar Grove Farmer and Artisan Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- October 8 — Ocean Fest 2021, noon – 8:30 p.m.
NOWADAYS GOURMET SANDWICH BAR
Offering always fresh and elevated sammies served from a ’61 Serro Scotty vintage camper, and believe us when we say that these are not your momma’s sandwiches! Caterings available here.
- October 4 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
FOR THE SHELL OF IT
Bringing New England to Coastal NC! Lobster-inspired food truck now available to cater to public and private events in New Hanover, Pender, and Onslow counties. Serving whole steamed lobster, lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, and more.
- October 3 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- October 5 — Leaf & Barrel Provision Co., 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 6 — Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 7 — Southport Tap and Cellar, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 8 — Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
BANH SAI
A new Asian-inspired food truck is rolling through Wilmington, NC. It specializes in curries, noodle dishes and banh mis. Read more here.
- October 1 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 2 — New Anthem Beer Project, noon – 3 p.m.
POOR PIGGY’S BBQ
Traditional North Carolina-style barbecue and Southern food, now with three trucks in the Wilmington area. Two of the trucks serve classic BBQ, and the ‘Goin’ Ham’ truck serves burgers. Caterings available here.
- October 4 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 5 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 7 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
GRIMM BURGER
Serving smash burgers, fries, homemade condiments and more. Read more here.
- October 1 — Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 2 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 8 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
NACHOFALT
Serving various styles of nachos across southeastern North Carolina weekly. Read more about the truck here.
- October 1 — Wilmington Boat Show, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- October 2 — Wilmington Boat Show, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- October 3 — Wilmington Boat Show, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- October 5 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- October 7 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- October 8 — Pacon Manufacturing, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; The Wine Sampler, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Find a location
- Advanced Auto Parts — 2722 Carolina Beach Rd.
- Alcove Beer Garden — 348 Hutchison Ln.
- Axes & Allies — 1122 S. 3rd St.
- Broomtail Craft Brewery — 6404 Amsterdam Way
- Brunswick County Government Complex — 30 Government Center Dr. NE, Bolivia
- Cape Fear Community College North Campus — 4500 Blue Clay Rd., Castle Hayne
- Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Campus — 411 N. Front St.
- Compass Pointe neighborhood — 8178 Compass Pointe East Wynd NE, Leland
- Dead Crow Comedy Room — 511 N. 3rd St.
- Dr. Harrison Keith III Dentistry — 1932 S. 16th St.
- Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood — 2500 US-421
- Edward Teach Brewing — 604 N. 4th St.
- End of Days Distillery — 1815 Castle St.
- Fermental Beer & Wine — 7250 Market St.
- Fisher Student Center at UNCW — 615 Hamilton Dr.
- Flying Machine Brewing Company — 3130 Randall Pkwy.
- Flytrap Brewing — 319 Walnut St.
- Friday Nights at River Lights — 109 Pier Master Point
- Good Hops Brewing — 811 Harper Ave., Carolina Beach
- Grape & Ale — 8521 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island
- Gregory Farms and Vineyard — 2576 Montague Rd., Currie
- Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River — 588 Coniston Dr. SE, Leland
- Hi-Wire Brewing — 1020 Princess St.
- Hudson’s Hardware — 6301 Castle Hayne Rd., Castle Hayne
- Jerry’s Barber Shop — 11975 US-117, Rocky Point
- Leaf & Barrel Provision Co. — 15010 US-17, Hampstead
- Mad Mole Brewing — 6309 Boathouse Rd. Unit C
- New Anthem Beer Project — 116 Dock St.; 110 Greenfield St. #100
- New Hanover County Department of Social Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
- New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department — 3950 Juvenile Center Rd., Castle Hayne
- Ocean Fest 2021 — Soundside Park in 517 Roland Ave, Surf City
- Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 7976 Market St.
- Pacon Manufacturing — 100 Quality Dr., Leland
- Pender County Health Department — 803 S. Walker St., Burgaw
- Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 10200 US-17
- Salty Turtle Beer Company — 103 Triton Ln., Surf City
- Seagate Bottle Shop — 6005 Oleander Dr.
- Southport Tap and Cellar — 827 N. Howe St., Southport
- Stevenson-Hendrick Honda — 6720 Market St.
- SUNdays Café — 708B S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach
- Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps — 1930 Castle Hayne Rd. Suite 120
- Waterline Brewing Company — 721 Surry St.
- Wilmington Boat Show — 10 Convention Center Dr.
- Wilmington Brewing Company — 824 S. Kerr Ave.
- The Wine Sampler — 890-3 S Kerr Ave.