Saturday, February 15, 2025

Food Truck Tracker: Sept. 2 – 9

Coastal Craft Creamery will be parked at The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company this weekend. (Courtesy Coastal Craft Creamery)

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 8 a.m. to Angela Benitez at benitezas724@gmail.com.

Weekly Schedules

COASTAL CRAFT CREAMERY
Small batch homemade ice cream made with only the freshest ingredients. Custom orders available per request.

  • September 2 — Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 4 — The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • September 5 — Del Webb Riverlights, 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.

  • September 2 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 3 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • September 7 — End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 8 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 9 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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.

  • September 2 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

CHEEZ BOSS
A food truck specializing in classic grilled cheese sandwiches.

  • September 2 — New Hanover County Health & Human Services, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • September 4 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 8 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 9 — Wilmington Wine, 6 p.m. – 9 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.

  • September 2 — Hendrick Toyota Wilmington, 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.; Summit Logistics, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

WHEELZ GOURMET PIZZA
Your neighborhood food truck, serving Wilmington the best gourmet, Neapolitan-Brooklyn-style pizza in the area.

  • September 2 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Broomtail Pub & Arcade, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • September 3 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Southport Tap and Cellar, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • September 4 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • September 5 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 6 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • September 7 — Hendrick Toyota, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • September 8 — Stevenson-Hendrick Honda, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 3:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 9 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 9 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.
  • Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Closed Mondays

FRANCHY’S
Franchy’s food truck serves a variety of lovingly made empandas along with special sauces. Read more here.

  • September 2 — The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 3 — Bull City Ciderworks, 5 p.m. – 8 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.

  • September 5 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • September 8 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

2 BROS COASTAL CUISINE
A local food truck serving made-to-order sandwiches and wraps.

  • September 3 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • September 6 — Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Seagate Bottle Shop, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • September 7 — Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • September 8 — Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 9 — Brunswick Beer Xchange, 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.

  • September 2 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • September 9 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

WILMIRICANS
Puerto Rican-run and owned, WilmiRicans offers a variety of dishes that represent a taste of the island, from mofongo (mashed plantain), tripleta (sandwich), papas locas (loaded fries) and many other delicious options. Come and have a taste of Puerto Rico.

  • September 2 — Wilmington VA Clinic, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 4 — Waterline Brewing Company, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

PORT CITY QUE
Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and other serious barbecue classics. Based out of Rocky Point, but spotted all over Wilmington.

  • September 2 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • September 3 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • September 7 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • September 9 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 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.

  • September 6 — Leaf & Barrel Provision Co., 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

MADE IN VENEZUELA
Serving arepas, empanadas and other Venezuelan specialties.

  • September 3 — Biggers Market, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 4 — Flytrap Brewing, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • September 6 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 8 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • September 9 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, noon – 3 p.m.

LANE’S FERRY
The Pender County institution returns, this time hitting the road with its popular burgers.

  • September 2 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • September 7 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • September 8 — NAPA Auto Parts, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • September 9 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 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.

  • September 2 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 3 — Outer Dunes Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

ISLAND SQUEEZE
Gourmet fresh-squeezed lemonade, all-natural and eco-friendly, made to order — serving Wilmington, NC, and area beaches.

  • September 2 — Riverfront Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • September 4 — Oak Island Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • September 5 — Kure Beach Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • September 6 — Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • September 7 — Topsail Beach Craft Market, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

BEYOND THE BAYOU
Beyond the Bayou food truck specializes in Cajun cuisine. We are happy to bring a taste of the bayou to the Cape Fear.

  • September 2 — Brunswick Beer Xchange, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • September 3 — Windsor Park Neighborhood, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 6 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • September 9 — Salters Haven, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

GRIMM BURGER
Serving smash burgers, fries, homemade condiments and more. Read more here.

  • September 2 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 3 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 7 — Edward Teach Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 8 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • September 9 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

PAELLA FUSION
Serving authentic paella and pupusas to Wilmington.

  • September 3 — The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company, noon – 3 p.m.; Del Webb Riverlights, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Find a location

  • Advanced Auto Parts — 2722 Carolina Beach Rd.
  • Bats and Brews — 5570 Oleander Dr.
  • Biggers Market — 6250 Market St.
  • Broomtail Craft Brewery — 6404 Amsterdam Way
  • Broomtail Pub & Arcade — 7211 Market St.
  • Brunswick Beer Xchange — 113 Village Rd. NE, Leland
  • Bull City Ciderworks — 615 S 17th St.
  • Del Webb retirement community — 4136 Passerine Ave.
  • Del Webb Riverlights — 109 Pier Master Point #100
  • 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.
  • Figure Eight Island Yacht Club — 15 Bridge Rd.
  • Fisher Student Center at UNCW — 615 Hamilton Dr.
  • Flying Machine Brewing Company — 3130 Randall Pkwy.
  • Flytrap Brewing — 319 Walnut St.
  • Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — 1941 Amphitheatre Dr.
  • Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River — 588 Coniston Dr. SE, Leland
  • Hendrick Toyota Wilmington — 5640 Market St.
  • Hi-Wire Brewing — 1020 Princess St.
  • Hudson’s Hardware — 6301 Castle Hayne Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Jerry’s Barber Shop — 11975 US-117, Rocky Point
  • Kure Beach Farmers Market — 105 Atlantic Ave., Kure Beach
  • Leaf & Barrel Provision Co. — 15010 US-17, Hampstead
  • Mad Mole Brewing — 6309 Boathouse Rd. Unit C
  • Never Ever Boards — 8813 E Oak Island Dr., Oak Island
  • New Hanover County Health & Human Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center — 2131 S 17th St.
  • Oak Island Concert in Middleton Park — 4610 E. Dolphin Dr., Oak Island
  • Oak Island Farmers Market — SE 49th St., Oak Island
  • Oasis at Riverlights — 4027 Watercraft Ferry Ave.
  • Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 7976 Market St.
  • Pirate Ship Powersports — 5725 Market St.
  • Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 10200 US-17
  • Riverfront Farmers Market — 110 Dock St.
  • Salters Haven — Leas Ln., Hampstead
  • Salty Turtle Beer Company — 103 Triton Ln., Surf City
  • Scotchman gas station — 5302 Carolina Beach Rd.
  • Seagate Bottle Shop — 6005 Oleander Dr.
  • Southport Tap and Cellar — 827 N. Howe St., Southport
  • Sparrows Bend Apartments — 75 Siskin Circle, Hampstead
  • Stevenson-Hendrick Honda — 6720 Market St.
  • Summit Logistics — 1845 Sir Tyler Dr.
  • Topsail Beach Craft Market — 802 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach
  • The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company — 800 S. Kerr Ave.
  • Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps — 1930 Castle Hayne Rd. Suite 120
  • Waterline Brewing Company — 721 Surry St.
  • Wilmington Brewing Company — 824 S. Kerr Ave.
  • Wilmington VA Clinic — 1705 Gardner Rd.
  • Wilmington Wine — 605 Castle St.
  • Windsor Park Community — 2181 Enterprise Dr., Hampstead

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