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 benitezas724@gmail.com.
Weekly Schedules
CHEF DRIVEN
Chef Steven Winters operates this locally owned and operated food truck to serve up meals on-the-go using local, homemade, and high-quality ingredients.
- September 6 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 7 — Riverlights, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 8 — Battleship North Carolina, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FORKS N MOTION
A local food truck run by a full-time fireman that aims to support local farmers, small businesses, and the community at large. Read more here.
- September 6 — The Scapegoat Taproom, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 8 — The Scapegoat Taproom, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- September 10 — New Hanover County Department of Social Services, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 11 — Cygnus Technologies, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Broomtail Craft Brewery, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- September 12 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 13 — PPD Building, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
PORT CITY PLATES
A food truck that serves Rochester, NY-style trash plates to the Wilmington area. Read more here.
- September 6 — Mannkind Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 7 — Salty Turtle Brewing Company, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- September 10 — Winter Park Discount Drugs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- September 11 — Hawthorne Waterside, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- September 12 — PPD Building, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- September 13 — Brewha Bottle Shop, 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 9 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 12 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD EXPRESS
A 25-year local landmark now franchising as an express model serving your favorite menu items.
- September 6 — Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Riverfront Park, 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- September 8 — Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
WILMYWOODIE
Wilmington’s first and only wood-fired pizza truck, serving up unique and delicious creations as well as the classics.
- September 6 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 11 — The Bend, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 12 — Freya’s Haus, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 13 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
LOBSTER DOGS
Specializing in lobster, crab and shrimp rolls, plus avocado stacks. Read all about the truck here.
- September 6 — Edward Teach Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 7 — Never Ever Boards, noon – 2 p.m.; Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 8 — Waterline Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- September 12 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 13 — Haven, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
MADE IN VENEZUELA
Serving arepas, empanadas and other Venezuelan specialties.
- September 7 — Waterline Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- September 8 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- September 10 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- September 12 — Surf City Brewing Company, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- September 13 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 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 8 — Brewha Bottle Shop, 8 a.m. – noon
ARABELLE
Using the finest ingredients (including the most amazing cold pressed Palestinian olive oil from ancient trees in the rolling hills of Palestine), Arabelle Cookin’ offers you the best of Palestinian and Southern casual cuisine.
- September 6 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 7 — Barn & Beach Designs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
2 BROS COASTAL CUISINE
A local food truck serving made-to-order sandwiches and wraps.
- September 6 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Riverlights, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 7 — Leaf & Barrel Provision Co., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 8 — The Eagle’s Dare, noon – 3 p.m.
- September 9 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 10 — Brunswick Community College, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 12 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 13 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
DONUT BUS
Serving hot and fresh mini donuts made to order! You can choose from more than 15 glazes, sugars and fruits.
- September 7 — Diddly Daddling Around, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- September 8 — Satellite Bar & Lounge, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
WELL-FED ED
Simple, vibrant and delicious dishes for the Wilmington area.
- September 6 — Alderman Elementary School, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- September 11 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- September 12 — CFCC Sea Devil Store, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- September 13 — Howe Pre-K Center, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Brunswick Beer Xchange, 5 p.m. – 8 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.
The Wilmiricans food truck will be parked outside Bori Café Bar at 14280 Hwy 17 in Hampstead from Thursday through Sunday.
- Thursdays and Fridays: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturdays: noon – 9 p.m.
- Sundays: noon – 4 p.m.
PEPE’S TACO TRUCK
Bringing authentic tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and burritos to our friends in New Hanover and Pender counties.
- September 6 — Flytrap Brewing, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- September 13 — Flytrap Brewing, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
RESTORED COFFEE
A 1957 vintage camper serving coffee to Surf City and the surrounding areas.
- September 7 — Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
JABBA’S HOT & SWEET DIPPING SAUCE
Serving wings, shrimp burgers, Jabba dog, fried bologna, chicken and rice, and more.
- September 13 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
WHEELZ GOURMET PIZZA
Your neighborhood food truck, serving Wilmington the best gourmet, Neapolitan-Brooklyn-style pizza in the area.
- September 9 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
LANE’S FERRY
The Pender County institution returns, this time hitting the road with its popular burgers.
- September 6 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 7 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 11 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 13 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
EASTSIDE
Eastside specializes in subs using from-scratch recipes and organic, all-natural products.
- September 7 — The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company, noon – 3 p.m.; Brewha Bottle Shop, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 8 — The Bend, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- September 11 — Brewha Bottle Shop, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 12 — Flytrap Brewing, 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.
- September 6 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 7 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 11 — ABC Supply Co. Inc., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 12 — Pender County Health Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 13 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Find a location
- ABC Supply Co. Inc. — 1536 Castle Hayne Rd.
- Alderman Elementary School — 2025 Independence Blvd.
- Barn & Beach Designs — 4874 Old Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport
- The Bend — 7221 Market St.
- Biggers Market — 6250 Market St.
- Bori Café Bar — 14280 Hwy 17, Hampstead
- Brewha Bottle Shop — 7946 Market St. #500
- Broomtail Craft Brewery — 6404 Amsterdam Way
- Brunswick Beer Xchange — 113 Village Rd. NE, Leland
- Brunswick Community College — 50 College Rd, NE, Bolivia
- Bull City Ciderworks — 615 S 17th St.
- Cape Fear Community College North Campus — 4500 Blue Clay Rd., Castle Hayne
- Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Campus — 411 N. Front St.
- Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Downtown) — 1208 S. 3rd St.
- Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Monkey Junction) — 6138 Carolina Beach Rd
- Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Ogden) — 7330 Market St.
- Carolina Beach Lake Park — 400 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
- CFCC Sea Devil Store — 411 N. Front St.
- The Crooked Lotus — 1283 NC-210 Unit G, Sneads Ferry
- Cygnus Technologies — 1523 Olde Waterford Way, Leland
- Dead Crow Comedy Room — 511 N. 3rd St.
- Diddly Daddling Around — 675 US-117, Burgaw
- DrumTrout Brewing Company — 3710 College Rd Suite 143
- Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood — 2500 US-421
- The Eagle’s Dare — 420 N. 3rd St.
- Edward Teach Brewing — 604 N. 4th St.
- End of Days Distillery — 1815 Castle St.
- Fermental Beer & Wine — 600 S. 17th 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.
- Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area — 118 Riverfront Rd., Kure Beach
- Freya’s Haus — 55 Scotts Hill Loop Rd.
- GE-Wilmington — 3901 Castle Hayne Rd.
- Greenfield Lake Amphitheater — 1941 Amphitheatre Dr.
- Greenfield Lake Yacht Club — 1756 Carolina Beach Rd.
- Haven — 307 N. Howe St., Southport
- Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River — 588 Coniston Dr. SE, Leland
- Hawthorne Waterside — 7111 Rock Fish Ln.
- Hendrick Toyota Wilmington — 5640 Market St.
- Hi-Wire Brewing — 1020 Princess St.
- Howe Pre-K Center — 1020 Meares St.
- Hudson’s Hardware — 6301 Castle Hayne Rd., Castle Hayne
- Ironclad Golf & Beer Garden — 2368 Country Club Dr., Hampstead
- Jeff Gordon Chevrolet — 228 S. College Rd.
- Jerry’s Barber Shop — 11975 US-117, Rocky Point
- Leaf & Barrel Provision Co. — 15215 US-17, Hampstead
- Legends Seafood & Produce — 1501 NC-53, Burgaw
- Leland Brewing Co. — 133 Fayetteville Rd.
- Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Riverfront Park — 10 Cowan St.
- Mad Mole Brewing — 6309 Boathouse Rd. Unit C
- Makai Brewing Company — 5850 Ocean Hwy W #1, Ocean Isle Beach
- Mannkind Brewing Company — 9600 Ploof Rd SE #7, Leland
- Middleton Park — 4610 E. Dolphin Dr., Oak Island
- nCino, Inc. — 6770 Parker Farm Dr.
- New Hanover County Health & Human Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
- New Hanover County Department of Social Services — 1650 Greenfield St.
- New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department — 3950 Juvenile Center Rd., Castle Hayne
- Oasis at Riverlights — 4027 Watercraft Ferry Ave.
- Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 7976 Market St.
- Palate Bottle Shop & Garden — 1007 N 4th St.
- Pender County Courthouse Square — 100 S. Wright St.
- Pender County Health Department — 803 S. Walker St., Burgaw
- Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 10200 US-17
- PPD Building — 929 N. Front St.
- Rallypoint Bar & Arcade — 214 Walnut St.
- Riverlights — 810 Cupola Dr.
- Salters Haven — Leas Ln., Hampstead
- Salty Turtle Beer Company — 103 Triton Ln., Surf City
- Sandpiper Brewing Company — 624 E. Ocean Rd., Holly Ridge
- Satellite Bar and Lounge — 120 Greenfield St., #6123
- Scapegoat Taproom — 2789 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE, Ste. 4, Leland
- Seagate Bottle Shop — 6005 Oleander Dr.
- Southport Tap and Cellar — 827 N. Howe St., Southport
- Stevenson-Hendrick Honda — 6720 Market St.
- Stevenson-Hendrick Mazda Wilmington — 5911 Market St.
- Summerhouse Clubhouse — 261 Spicer Lake Dr., Holly Ridge
- SUNdays Café — 708B S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach
- Surf City Brewing Company — 402 Alston Blvd. Ext, Hampstead
- Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps — 1930 Castle Hayne Rd. Suite 120
- Topsail Beach Craft Market — 802 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach
- The Veggie Wagon — 608 Lake Park Blvd. S., Carolina Beach
- The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company — 800 S. Kerr Ave.
- Waterline Brewing Company — 721 Surry St.
- Wilmington Brewing Company — 824 S. Kerr Ave.
- The Wine Sampler — 890-3 S Kerr Ave.
- Winter Park Discount Drugs — 5220 Wrightsville Ave.
- Wrightsville Beach Park — 3 Bob Sawyer Dr., Wrightsville Beach
- Wylie Branch – Rocky Point — Habersham Ave., Rocky Point
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