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 benitezas724@gmail.com.
Weekly Schedules:
MOMMIEZ
Offering old family recipes, including shredded beef, famous chicken salads, with other yummy things.
- August 28 — Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- August 29 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- September 1 — Poplar Grove Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- September 3 — Riverlights, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
GRIMM BURGER
Serving smash burgers, fries, homemade condiments and more. Read more here.
- September 2 — End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 3 — Edward Teach Brewing, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
LOBSTER DOGS
Specializing in lobster, crab and shrimp rolls, plus avocado stacks. Read all about the truck here.
- August 27 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- August 28 — Biggers Market, noon – 3 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 29 — Edward Teach Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
LANE’S FERRY
The Pender County institution returns, this time hitting the road with its popular burgers.
- August 27 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- August 28 — Jerry’s Barber Shop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BUNS IN THE SUN CONCESSIONS
Food truck selling hot dogs, sausage, burgers, popcorn chicken, fries and concession snacks.
- August 27 — Oak Island Concert in Middleton Park, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 2 — Oak Island Concert in Middleton Park, 5:30 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.
- August 27 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- August 28 — End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 1 — End of Days Distillery, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 2 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 3 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 5 p.m. – 10 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.
- August 28 — Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- August 30 — Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.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.
- August 28 — The Crooked Lotus, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- August 29 — Salty Turtle Beer Company, 6 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., and Sun., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Closed Mondays
NACHOFALT
Serving various styles of nachos across southeastern North Carolina weekly. Read more about the truck here.
- August 27 — Seagate Bottle Shop, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 28 — Southport Tap and Cellar, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 29 — The Sour Barn, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- August 31 — Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Flytrap 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.
- August 27 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- August 28 — Town of Leland Annual Open House, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewing Company, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Hi-Wire Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 29 — Flying Machine Brewing Company, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- August 30 — Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Edward Teach Brewing, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- September 1 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Flying Machine Brewing Company, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- September 2 — Outer Dunes Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 3 — Fisher Student Center at UNCW, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Outer Dunes Brewing, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Waterline Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Brooklyn Arts District, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
MADE IN VENEZUELA
Serving arepas, empanadas and other Venezuelan specialties.
- August 27 — The Sour Barn, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 28 — Edward Teach Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 29 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 31 — Salty Turtle Beer 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.
- August 27 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- September 3 — Flytrap Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
TROLLY STOP
Classic hot dogs, served with homemade toppings since in 1976.
- August 27 — Poplar Grove Plantation, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- August 31 — Cape Fear Community College North Campus, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- September 1 — Auto Dentz, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- September 2 — Cape Fear Community College Wilmington Campus, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- September 3 — Auto Dentz, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
ISLAND SQUEEZE
Gourmet fresh-squeezed lemonade, all-natural and eco-friendly, made to order — serving Wilmington, NC, and area beaches.
- August 28 — Riverfront Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- August 31 — Kure Beach Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- September 1 — Poplar Grove Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 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.
- August 27 — Hi-Wire Brewing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- August 28 — The Sour Barn, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 31 — Leaf & Barrel Provision Co., 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 3 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 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.
- August 27 — Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- August 29 — Carolina Beach Food Truck Rodeo, 11 a.m. – 5 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).
- August 27 — Brunswick County Government Complex, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Waterline Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- August 28 — MLK Center, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 29 — MLK Center, 11 a.m. – 6 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.
- August 27 — Hi-Wire Brewing, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 28 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- August 31 — Figure Eight Island Yacht Club, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- September 1 — Broomtail Craft Brewery, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- September 2 — Fermental Beer & Wine, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- September 3 — Del Webb retirement community, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
PORT CITY QUE
Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and other serious barbecue classics. Based out of Rocky Point, but spotted all over Wilmington.
- August 27 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- August 28 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- September 1 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- September 2 — Pender County Health Department , 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- September 3 — Hudson’s Hardware, 11 a.m. – 1:30 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.
- August 29 — Carolina Beach Food Truck Rodeo, noon – 5 p.m.
- August 30 — Flytrap Brewing, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
CHEESESTEAK HUSTLE
A veteran-owned and operated food truck offering grass-fed ribeye cheesesteaks. Read more here.
- August 28 — Wilmington Brewing Company, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Find a location
- Advanced Auto Parts — 2722 Carolina Beach Rd.
- Auto Dentz — 6412 Market St.
- Biggers Market — 6250 Market St.
- Brooklyn Arts District — 516 N 4th 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.
- Carolina Beach Food Truck Rodeo — 400 South Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
- The Crooked Lotus — 1283 NC-210 Unit G, Sneads Ferry
- Del Webb retirement community — 4136 Passerine Ave.
- 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.
- 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
- MLK Center — 401 S. 8th St.
- Oak Island Concert in Middleton Park — 4610 E. Dolphin Dr., Oak Island
- Outer Dunes Brewing Company — 7976 Market St.
- Pender County Health Department — 803 S. Walker St., Burgaw
- Poplar Grove Plantation/Farmers Market — 10200 US-17
- Riverfront Farmers Market — 721 Surry St.
- Riverlights — 4124 Watercraft Ferry Ave.
- Salty Turtle Beer Company — 103 Triton Ln., Surf City
- Seagate Bottle Shop — 6005 Oleander Dr.
- The Sour Barn — 7211 Market St.
- Southport Tap and Cellar — 827 N. Howe St., Southport
- Town of Leland Annual Open House — 1212 Magnolia Village Wy., Leland
- Waterline Brewing Company — 721 Surry St.
- Wilmington Brewing Company — 824 S. Kerr Ave.