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Butcher Shops & Specialty Markets in Wilmington, NC

28 shops in and around Wilmington, North Carolina — call ahead for special cuts and holiday orders — good shops sell out of briskets and standing rib roasts days before the weekend.

Wilmington has about 125,284 residents, which works out to 22 butcher shops & specialty markets per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

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  1. 1The Butcher's Market of Porter's Neck

    188 Porters Neck Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411-7601

    Seafood · Bakery

    House-made sausageGame processingLocal farms

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  2. 2Whole Foods Market

    3804 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

    Monday - Friday: 8 am - 10 pm Saturday: 8 am - 10 pm Sunday: 8 am - 10 pm

    Seafood · Bakery · Smoked meats

    Local farms

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  3. 3The Butcher's Market

    4512 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-5002

    Prepared foods · Seafood · Deli counter

    House-made sausage

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  4. 4America's Choice Gourmet

    4510 NE Northchase Pkwy, Wilmington, NC 28405-7485

    Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm

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  5. 5Trader Joe's

    1437 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

    Mon-Sun 8am-9pm

    Prepared foods · Seafood · Bakery

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  6. 6Pine Valley Market

    3520 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-0912

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-4pm

    Since 1997

    Deli counter · Fresh produce

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  7. 7Europa Gourmet Market

    250 Racine Dr Unit 10, Wilmington, NC 28403

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  8. 8La Mar Salada

    908 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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  9. 9Tienda Mis Amigos

    5629 Oleander Dr #108, Wilmington, NC 28403

    Bakery

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  10. 10The Veggie Wagon

    3315 Masonboro Loop Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409

    Since 2009

    Gourmet selection · Fresh produce

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Before you go

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22per 100,000 residents
27with a phone
14with a website
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Of the 28 butcher shops & specialty markets listed in Wilmington, 27 give a phone number, 6 publish opening hours and 14 have a website. Most often named on their own websites: seafood (6), bakery (4) and deli counter (4). The longest-running is Antonio Carlo Gourmet Sauces, in business since 1877. The nearest bigger selection is Charlotte with 98.

Wilmington 28 shops

All 18 other butcher shops & specialty markets in Wilmington

By ZIP code: 28401 (5) · 28403 (2) · 28405 (3) · 28411 (2) · 28412 (6)

ZIP 28401 5

  1. Cape Fear Spice Merchants

    20 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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  2. The Gourmet Market

    27 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4446

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  3. The Olive Shoppe

    331 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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  4. Front Street Market & Produce

    604 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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  5. Mediterranean Halal Market and Bakery

    2069 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401

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ZIP 28403 2

  1. Tidal Creek Co-op

    5329 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-5841

    Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm

    Locally owned

    Deli counter · Fresh produce

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  2. African Caribbean Market and More

    4209 Oleander Dr #7, Wilmington, NC 28403

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ZIP 28405 3

  1. Seaview Crab Company Market Street Open Air Seafood Market

    6250 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405-3622

    Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-6:30pm

    Seafood · Deli counter

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  2. Antonio Carlo Gourmet Sauces

    1232 Arboretum Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405-5241

    Since 1877

    Seafood · Gourmet selection

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  3. Beef Jerky Outlet

    4719 New Centre Dr Ste I, Wilmington, NC 28405-3461

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ZIP 28411 2

  1. 8207 Noma

    8207 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411-8889

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  2. Cape Fear Coast Seafood

    8130 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411-9386

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ZIP 28412 6

  1. Tienda El Mercadito

    800 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412-6442

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  2. America's Choice Gourmet

    4716 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-2302

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  3. Tortilleria Ebenezer

    2642 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-1805

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  4. Global Halal & International Market

    2722 Carolina Beach Rd B, Wilmington, NC 28412

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  5. El Guero Fresh Market

    3536 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-6302

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  6. Goodness Gracie Gourmet Foods

    113 Portwatch Way Ste 101, Wilmington, NC 28412-7056

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Good to know about butcher shops & specialty markets in Wilmington

How many butcher shops & specialty markets are there in Wilmington?

We list 28 butcher shops & specialty markets in Wilmington with addresses, and 27 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Wilmington?

Call ahead — 27 of the 28 butcher shops & specialty markets here list a number. Hours at independent butcher shops & specialty markets shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Where can I buy beef short ribs near me?

You can find fresh beef short ribs at local meat markets and specialty butcher shops in Wilmington, North Carolina. Browse our directory of 28 local butchers, including 27 with direct phone numbers, to order custom cuts.

Where to buy guanciale?

Guanciale is commonly sold at specialty markets and craft butcher shops. In Wilmington, North Carolina, 28 local meat suppliers offer cured specialty pork cuts.