Sunday, March 16, 2025

Food Truck Tracker: Feb. 21 – 28

KT’s BBQ will be at Lowe’s Home Improvement this week. (Courtesy KT’s BBQ)

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

KT’S BBQ
Since its inception in 2018, KT’s BBQ is dedicated to bringing the essence of Southern barbecue to every corner of the city. From savory slow-smoked pork butts to mouthwatering sides, each dish embodies the tradition and passion they pour into their craft.

  • February 21 — Palisades at Surf City, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • February 24 — Lowe’s Home Improvement, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 26 — Lotus Cape Fear, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 27 — Lowe’s Home Improvement, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; DrumTrout Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 28 — Good Hops Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

SEAVIEW CRAB COMPANY
After spending over a decade selling fresh raw seafood to restaurants and customers, Seaview Crab Company has started a food truck. Read more about their ventures here.

  • February 22 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

KIMCHI TACO
Where east meets south! Korean bulgogi tacos, The Koreadilla, and Korean corn dogs!

  • February 21 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 22 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • February 23 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • February 25 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 26 — New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 27 — Leland Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

SMASH N DASH
Serving smash burgers and bacon-wrapped hotdogs.

  • February 21 — Freya’s Haus, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • February 22 — Tap Yard Wilmington, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

RESTORED COFFEE
A 1957 vintage camper serving coffee to Surf City and the surrounding areas.

  • February 22 — Legacy Architectural Salvage, 9 a.m. – noon

PORT CITY PLATES
A food truck that serves Rochester, NY-style trash plates to the Wilmington area. Read more here.

  • February 21 — Tap Yard Wilmington, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • February 22 — The Scapegoat Taproom, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 25 — Brunswick Community College, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • February 28 — Surf City Brewing Company, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

  • February 21 — Sandpiper Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 22 — Carolina Decor & More, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • February 23 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, noon – 3 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 on weekends.

  • Saturdays: noon – 4 p.m.
  • Sundays: noon – 4 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.

  • February 21 — PPD Building, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 22 — Leland Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 24 — Brunswick Community College, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 25 — New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 26 — New Hanover County Government Center, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 27 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 28 — nCino, Inc., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CROFTON’S PRETZELS
Wilmington’s original Philadelphia-style soft pretzel shop.

  • February 23 — Flytrap Brewing, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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

  • February 21 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 22 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 26 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 28 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

  • February 24 — Flytrap Brewing, 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.

  • February 24 — UNCW Bookstore, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 27 — UNCW Bookstore, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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

  • February 21 — Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 24 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 25 — Leland 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.

  • February 21 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • February 22 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 28 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

HIGH PEAKS BREW
High Peaks Brew opened in November 2020 out of a 1966 travel trailer in Plattsburgh, a small town in upstate New York. Now located in Wilmington, they provide hand-crafted coffee at convenient locations while bringing a unique experience to the community.

  • February 21 — Stevenson-Hendrick Honda, 8 a.m. – noon
  • February 22 — The Cottages at Riverlights, 8 a.m. – noon

LEO’S PIZZA
A fully electric mobile pizza kitchen serving hand-stretched made-to-order pies in the Wilmington area.

  • February 21 — The Bend, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • February 22 — Waterline Brewing Company, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • February 23 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 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.

  • February 21 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 22 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 27 — Pender County Health Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SEOUL SUSHI
A Korean fusion food truck that offers catering and sushi classes.

  • February 21 — Leland Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

LOBSTER DOGS
Specializing in lobster, crab and shrimp rolls, plus avocado stacks. Read all about the truck here.

  • February 21 — Haven, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 22 — Carolina Crab Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 23 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 26 — Brewha Bottle Shop, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 27 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • February 28 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

EASTSIDE
Eastside specializes in subs using from-scratch recipes and organic, all-natural products.

  • February 21 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 22 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 23 — The Bend, noon – 3 p.m.
  • February 27 — Skyline Center, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.; The Bend, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 28 — Mad Mole Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WELL-FED ED
Simple, vibrant and delicious dishes for the Wilmington area.

  • February 21 — Wrightsboro Elementary School, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 22 — Flytrap Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • February 26 — University of North Carolina Wilmington, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • February 27 — Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Campus, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 28 — Myrtle Grove Middle School, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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.

  • February 21 — Broomtail Craft Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 22 — Waterline Brewing Company, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; The Bend, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 25 — Good Hops Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 26 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 27 — Broomtail Craft Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • February 28 — The Bend, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Find a location

  • Arboretum at Brunswick — 4118 Hobblebush Dr.
  • Azalea Health & Rehab Center — 3800 Independence Blvd.
  • 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.
  • Burry Chocolates — 21572 US-17, Hampstead
  • Cape Fear Academy — 3900 College Rd.
  • 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 Crab Brewing Company — 4810 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport
  • Carolina Decor & More — 14130 NC-50, Surf City
  • The Cottages at Riverlights — 406 Ledbury Rd.
  • The Crooked Lotus — 1283 NC-210 Unit G, Sneads Ferry
  • CVS — 2302 S. 17th St.
  • Cypress Pond — 211 Cypress Pond Way
  • Dead Crow Comedy Room — 511 N. 3rd St.
  • 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.
  • The Golf Barn — 7 Bell Swamp Connection NE, Winnabow
  • Good Hops Brewing — 811 Harper Ave., Carolina Beach
  • Grape & Ale — 8521 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island
  • 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.
  • The Helmsman — 3520 Park Ave.
  • Hendrick Toyota Wilmington — 5640 Market St.
  • Hi-Wire Brewing — 1020 Princess St.
  • Hidden Ships Distillery — 116 Charlie Medlin Dr.
  • Hotel Ballast Wilmington — 301 N. Water 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
  • The Keys at 17th Street — 4129 Hearthside Dr.
  • Leaf & Barrel Provision Co. — 15215 US-17, Hampstead
  • Legacy Architectural Salvage — Behind Ace Hardware, 1831B Dawson St.
  • Leland Brewing Co. — 133 Fayetteville Rd.
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Riverfront Park — 10 Cowan St.
  • Lotus Cape Fear — 5 Garris Rd.
  • Lowe’s Home Improvement — 5110 S. College Rd.
  • Mad Mole Brewing — 6309 Boathouse Rd. Unit C
  • Magnolia Reserve — 105 Northern Pintail Pl.
  • 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
  • Myrtle Grove Middle School — 901 Piner Rd.
  • 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 Government Center — 230 Government Center Dr.
  • New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department — 3950 Juvenile Center Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Novant Health New Hanover Primary Care – Ogden — 7420 Market St.
  • Oak and Fennel Farms — 4525 Castle Hayne 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.
  • Palisades at Surf City — 206 Collegiate Dr, Hampstead
  • Pecan Grove Plantation — 107 Settlers Wy, Hampstead
  • 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.
  • Riverfront Park — 10 Cowan 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
  • Sawmill Point — 1015 Nutt St.
  • Scapegoat Taproom — 2789 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE, Ste. 4, Leland
  • Seagate Bottle Shop — 6005 Oleander Dr.
  • Skyline Center — 929 N. Front St.
  • Soundside Park — 517 Roland Ave, Surf City
  • Southport Tap and Cellar — 827 N. Howe St., Southport
  • Stevenson-Hendrick Honda — 6720 Market St.
  • Stevenson-Hendrick Mazda Wilmington — 5911 Market St.
  • Still Meadow Village Apartments — 4632 Still Meadow Dr.
  • SUNdays Café — 708B S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach
  • Surf City Brewing Company — 402 Alston Blvd. Ext, Hampstead
  • Tap Yard Wilmington — 502 S. 16th St.
  • Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps — 1930 Castle Hayne Rd. Suite 120
  • Topsail Elementary School — 17385 Hwy 17, Hampstead
  • Trask Family Farms — 3650 Blue Clay Rd., Castle Hayne
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington — 601 S. College Rd.
  • UNCW Bookstore — 601 College Rd.
  • The Vault CB — 612 N Lake Park Blvd., Carolina 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.
  • Waterman’s Brewing Company — 1610 Pavilion Pl.
  • Wilmington Brewing Company — 824 S. Kerr Ave.
  • Wilmington VA Clinic — 1705 Gardner Rd.
  • The Wine Sampler — 890-3 S Kerr Ave.
  • Winter Park Discount Drugs — 5220 Wrightsville Ave.
  • Wrightsboro Elementary School — 2716 Castle Hayne Rd.
  • Wrightsville Beach Park — 3 Bob Sawyer Dr., Wrightsville Beach

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