Friday, January 24, 2025

Food Truck Tracker: Jan. 18-24 [Free]

Bills’ Brew Food will be at Eagle Island Seafood on Jan. 21. (Port City Daily/Courtesy photo)

SOUTHEASTERN NC—The food truck tracker is a place to find Wilmington’s best food trucks. Events are subject to weather conditions and cancellations — so check back throughout the week.

All locations are alphabetized and list addresses at the bottom of the article.

Run a food truck and want to be included? Send schedules every Monday morning by 8 a.m. to Shea Carver at shea@localdailymedia.com.

Jan. 18 – 24 Schedules:

BILL’S BREW FOOD
Food truck launched by the Wilmington craft brewery.

  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

MADE IN VENEZUELAN FOOD
Serving arepas, empanadas and other Venezuelan specialties.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 18 — Salty Turtle, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — Broomtail, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — The Crooked Lotus, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 23 — 827 Howe St., Southport, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 24  — Flytrap, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

CHAMPS BBQ
Champs serves breakfast and lunch items. like breakfast sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks, hot dogs, hamburgers, quesadillas, and more.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 19 – Friday, Jan. 22— Kohl’s Parking Lot, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 20 — Flytrap Brewing, 4 p.m. until
  • Saturday, Jan. 23 — Broomtail, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

BANH SAI
A new Asian-inspired food truck is rolling through Wilmington, NC. It specializes in curries, noodle dishes and banh mis.

  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — Mad Mole, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — Broomtail, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 23 — Fermental, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 24 — Flying Machine, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

  • Wednesday, Jan. 20 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — Pender County Health Department, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 23 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

TROLLY STOP
Classic hot dogs, served with homemade toppings since in 1976.

  • Monday, Jan. 18 — Auto Dentz, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 19 — NHC Courthouse, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 20 — Auto Dentz, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — Alcami (behind building), 2320 Scientific Park Dr.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — Eagle Island Fruit and Seafood, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 23 — Stevenson Hendrick Honda, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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

  • Tuesday, Jan. 19 — Edward Teach Brewing, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 20 — Good Hops Brewing, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — SUNdays Surf Cafe, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 23 — Mad Mole Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., and New Anthem Beer Project, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 24 — Alcove Beer Garden, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

T’GEAUX BOYS
Serving traditional New Orleans cuisine featuring PoBoys, french bread grilled cheese, Creole rice dishes, crawfish mac, vegan and gluten-free options.

  • Friday, Jan. 22 — End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WHEELZ PIZZA
Gourmet pizza and craft sandwiches. Free delivery.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 20 — End of Days Distillery, 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.

  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — Park at Three Oaks, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — Hawthorne at Indy, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 24 — Cross Creek, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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

  • Wednesday, Jan. 20 — Eagle Island Fruit and Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 21 —  Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 —  Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ON THYME
Serving po’ boys, burgers, wings, seafood and more! Check Facebook for menu and location updates.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 20 — Stevenson Hendrick Honda, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — New Hanover County Courthouse, noon – 4 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — Tiba’s Spot, noon – 4 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. Find location updates on Facebook and Instagram.

  • Monday, Jan. 18 — Eagle Island Seafood, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 20 — Surf City Elementary, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — Flying Machine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — Hi Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

NOWADAYS GOURMET SANDWICH BAR
Offering fresh, made-to-order gourmet sandwiches, in addition to breakfast options, our of a renovated a 1961 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper.

  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — Grayson Park (Leland), 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — The Sour Barnm 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

PEPE’S TACO TRUCK
Bringing authentic tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and burritos to our friends in New Hanover and Pender counties.

  • Friday, Jan. 22 — Flytrap, 5 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.

  • Monday, Jan. 18 — Unwined, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 20 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 21 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 22 — Aquesta Bank and Insurance, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 23 — Fermental, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 24 — Waterline brewing, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

2 BROS COASTAL CUISINE
Menus published daily on Facebook and ever evolving. 910-279-4946 to text an order.

  • Saturday, Jan. 23 — Waterline Brewing, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

THE CHROME GNOME
Serving wings, shrimp burgers, Jabba dog, fried bologna, chicken and rice, and more.

  • Friday, Jan. 22 — Waterline Brewing, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 23 — End of Days Distillery, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

JABBA’S HOT AND SWEET DIPPING SAUCE
Serving wings, shrimp burgers, Jabba dog, fried bologna, chicken and rice, and more.

  • Friday, Jan. 29 — Eagle Island Fruit and Seafood, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Find a location

  • Alcami — 2320 Scientific Park Dr.
  • All Saints Church — 18737 US-17, Hampstead
  • Auto Dentz — 6412 Market St.
  • Aquesta Bank and Insurance — 901 Military Cutoff Rd.
  • Bottega — 723 N. 4th St.
  • Bradly Creek Marina — 6338 Oleander Dr.
  • Broomtail Craft Brewing — 6404 Amsterdam Way
  • Burnt Mill Creek — 2101 Market St.
  • Canady’s Sport Center — 3220 Wrightsville Ave.
  • Cape Fear Customs — 6121 Market St.
  • The Cargo District — 1608 Queen St.
  • The Crooked Lotus — 1283 NC-210 Unit G, Sneads Ferry 
  • Coastal Harley Davidson — 6620 Market St.
  • Downtown Sundown Concerts / Riverfront Park — 5 N. Water St.
  • Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood — 2500 US-421
  • Edens’ Produce — Corner of US Highway 17 North and Sidbury Rd.
  • End of Days Distillery — 1815 Castle St.
  • Fermental — 7250 Market St.
  • Flytrap Brewing — 319 Walnut St.
  • Flying Machine Brewing Company — 3130 Randall Pkwy
  • Hampstead Ace Hardware — 15597 US Highway 17 North, Hampstead
  • Hawkeswater Neighborhood on the River — 588 Coniston Dr. SE, Leland
  • Health Department — 2029 S. 17th St.
  • Hudson’s Hardware — 6301 Castle Hayne Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Ironclad Golf — 2368 Country Club Dr., Hampstead
  • Jerry’s Barber Shop — 11975 US-117, Rocky Point, NC
  • Kohl’s — Old Eastwood Rd.
  • Leaf & Barrel — 15010 US-17, Hampstead, NC
  • Luck’s Tavern — 6401-A Castle Hayne Rd., Castle Hayne
  • Mad Mole Brewing — 6309 Boathouse Rd.
  • Makai Brewing Co. — 5850 Ocean Hwy W Unit 1, Ocean Isle Beach
  • Mike Chappel Park — S. Dow Rd. , Carolina Beach
  • New Anthem — 116 Dock St.
  • New Hanover County Courthouse — 316 Princess St.
  • New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department — 3950 Juvenile Center Rd. Castle Hayne
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center — 1415 Physicians Dr.
  • NHRMC Emergency Department North — 151 Scotts Hill Medical Dr.
  • Peace Baptist Church — 320 Military Cutoff Rd.
  • Pender County Health Department — 803 Walker St., Burgaw
  • Pender County Government Complex, 820 Walker St., Burgaw
  • Poplar Grove Plantation — 10200 US-17
  • Red Hare Brewing — 4802 Main St., Shallotte
  • Residence Inn — 1200 Culbreth Dr.
  • Salty Turtle Beer Company — 103 Triton Ln., Surf City
  • Seaglass Salvage Maret — 1987 Andrew Jackson Highway
  • Sour Barn —  7211 Market St.
  • Sparrows Bend —  75 Siskin Circle, Hampstead
  • Stevenson Hendrick Honda — 6720 Market St.
  • Tiba’s Spot — 1823 Carolina Beach Rd.
  • UNCW — 601 S. College Rd.
  • Unwined — 114 N. Topsail Dr., Surf City
  • Washington Acres — 132 Dogwood Ln., Hampstead
  • Waterline Brewing — 721 Surry St.
  • White Weather Farm — 1135 Edgewater Club Rd.
  • Wilmington Moose Lodge — 4610 Carolina Beach Rd.

Want to add your truck? Contact Shea Carver at shea@localdailymedia.com.

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Shea Carver
Shea Carver
Shea Carver is the editor in chief at Port City Daily. A UNCW alumna, Shea worked in the print media business in Wilmington for 22 years before joining the PCD team in October 2020. She specializes in arts coverage — music, film, literature, theatre — the dining scene, and can often be tapped on where to go, what to do and who to see in Wilmington. When she isn’t hanging with her pup, Shadow Wolf, tending the garden or spinning vinyl, she’s attending concerts and live theater.

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