Quick Answer
The Outer Banks has full-size supermarkets in nearly every town. Food Lion has the most locations (Corolla to Avon), Harris Teeter has stores in Corolla, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills, and Kill Devil Hills adds Publix and Target. Nags Head has The Fresh Market, Kitty Hawk has a Walmart Supercenter, and Manteo has Food-A-Rama and Piggly Wiggly. On Hatteras Island, shop the Food Lion in Avon or locally owned Conner's Supermarket in Buxton. Seaside guests can skip the check-in-day lines entirely with 15% off Delivery Genie grocery delivery.
You came to the Outer Banks to relax on the beach, not to spend your first afternoon in a crowded checkout line. The good news: grocery shopping here is easy once you know where to go. Between regional chains, a few big-box stores, and a long list of local markets, seafood shops, and farm stands, there's something close to every rental from Corolla to Hatteras Village.
We've organized this guide from north to south so you can find the stores closest to your home. Planning your list? Our OBX Grocery Plan breaks down what to bring from home and what to buy once you're here.
Summer check-in days are the busiest grocery days of the week on the Outer Banks. The easiest way around the rush is to have your groceries waiting for you. Seaside Vacations guests get 15% off the delivery fee from Delivery Genie, a local service that shops for you and delivers to your rental at the time you choose.
Here's how it works:
- Create a free account at DeliveryGenie.com and build your order before you arrive.
- Select "SEASIDE VACATIONS" at checkout to get your discount.
- Pick your delivery time, and a local shopper brings everything to your door (and can carry it up to the kitchen on request).
Order early for Saturday and Sunday arrivals, since delivery slots fill up quickly in summer. Learn more about grocery delivery or call Delivery Genie at (252) 599-9262.
Local tip: If you're shopping in person during summer, avoid Saturday and Sunday afternoons when most rentals turn over. Early mornings and weekday evenings are much calmer. Pick up essentials on the drive in, then come back mid-week for a bigger stock-up.
Supermarkets & Grocery Stores
These full-service stores are your best bet for a big first-day stock-up, with deli counters, bakeries, produce, beer and wine, and household basics.
Corolla
Food Lion
805 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-4544
The most convenient full-size grocery store for rentals in Corolla and the 4x4 beaches. Sign up for a free MVP card for weekly savings.
Harris Teeter
601 Currituck Clubhouse Drive, The Shoppes at the Currituck Club, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-0153
One of three Harris Teeter locations on the Outer Banks, known for its wine and beer selection, olive bar, bakery, and fresh sushi.
Southern Shores
Food Lion
5543 N. Croatan Hwy, Southern Shores, NC 27949
(252) 261-3205
The closest full-size grocery store for guests staying in Duck and Southern Shores, right off the bypass before you head north.
Kitty Hawk
Harris Teeter
540 N. Croatan Hwy, Shoreside Center, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2220
A full-service Harris Teeter with a big wine and beer selection, prepared foods, and fresh sushi.
Walmart Supercenter
5400 N. Croatan Hwy, Ste 100, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-6011
Your one-stop shop for groceries, beach gear, household basics, and souvenirs. Open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a pharmacy, bakery, deli, and grocery pickup and delivery.
Kill Devil Hills
Food Lion
1720 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 480-1016
A centrally located Food Lion with a deli, florist, and everyday low prices. Don't forget your MVP card.
Harris Teeter
2012 S. Croatan Hwy (MP 9.75), Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-9191
The southernmost Harris Teeter on the beach, convenient for guests staying in southern Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.
Publix at First Flight Square
1530 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 255-5006
The Outer Banks' only Publix, with a bakery, deli (yes, the famous subs), seafood counter, produce, florist, fresh sushi, beer and wine, and online ordering for pickup.
Target
1901 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 564-3329
The Outer Banks' Target carries groceries and household essentials along with clothing, beach toys, and home goods, plus a CVS pharmacy and Starbucks inside. A great stop if you forgot something at home.
Nags Head
Food Lion (2 locations)
2515 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959 · (252) 449-8852
5200 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959 · (252) 441-4118
Two convenient Food Lions cover north and south Nags Head, including the last full-size store before you head toward Roanoke Island or Hatteras.
The Fresh Market
5000 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 255-5022
A European-style market with high-quality produce, freshly roasted coffee, a butcher and seafood counter, bakery, prepared meals, and flowers. Perfect for a special dinner in.
Manteo (Roanoke Island)
Food-A-Rama
226 US-64, Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2924
A locally owned grocery store that has served Manteo for decades, with quality meats, produce, a deli and bakery, and hot prepared meals.
Piggly Wiggly
118 S. US-64, Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-3727
A classic Southern grocery store with produce, meats, beer and wine, and everyday basics, plus friendly, old-fashioned service.
Family Dollar
212 S. US-64, Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-1834
A discount store for pantry staples, cleaning supplies, and seasonal items.
Hatteras Island
Food Lion
41934 NC Hwy 12, Avon, NC 27915
(252) 995-4488
The only chain supermarket on Hatteras Island. If you're staying in Rodanthe, Waves, or Salvo, it's about a 20-minute drive south, so consider stocking up in Nags Head on your way down.
Local Markets, Seafood Shops & Farm Stands
Some of the best food on the Outer Banks doesn't come from a supermarket. Local markets are where you'll find just-caught seafood, summer produce, homemade breads and pies, and the ice and snacks you forgot. Farm stands are seasonal (typically late spring through early fall), so check their social pages for current hours.
Corolla
Brew Thru
790 Ocean Trail, Timbuck II, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-2878
The Outer Banks' original drive-thru store. Choose from 120+ beer brands, wine, drinks, and snacks without leaving your car, and grab a bag of ice for the cooler while you're at it.
Seaside Farm Market
787 Sunset Blvd., Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-8285
Fresh local produce, homemade breads and pies, fudge, ice cream, jams, and local seafood, all in one charming stop.
Winks of Corolla
1152 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-8166
The "last stop shop" before the northern 4x4 beaches. Grab grocery basics, toiletries, ice, beer, and wine.
Duck
Wee Winks Market & Deli
1213 Duck Rd., Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-2937
A Duck institution for more than 40 years, with grocery basics, a deli, ice, beer, wine, and souvenirs.
Tommy's Natural Foods Market & Wine Shop
1242 Duck Rd., Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-8990
A high-quality market for natural and organic foods, grass-fed beef, local seafood, wine, and craft beer.
Green Acres Farm Market
1216 Duck Rd., Duck, NC 27949
A seasonal market stand with locally grown produce, pickles, honey, preserves, and more.
Dockside 'N Duck Seafood Market
1216 Duck Rd., Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-8687
A locally owned seafood market with fresh local catch, homemade breads, hush puppies, and pies.
Tomato Shack
1195 Duck Rd., Duck, NC 27949
A seasonal roadside stand with fresh local produce, Homestead Creamery milk, and homemade jams, salsas, and pickles.
Kitty Hawk
Brew Thru
4728 US Hwy 158, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-3948
Centrally located on the bypass for a quick drive-thru stop for beer, wine, drinks, snacks, and ice.
Carawan Seafood Co.
5424 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2120
A family-owned market with fresh local seafood daily, including whole fish and prepared items ready for the grill.
TRiO Restaurant & Market
3708 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-0277
A restaurant and market for gourmet wine, beer, and cheese. Stop in for a tasting and leave with a charcuterie board's worth of goodies.
Winks Grocery
4626 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 441-9465
A handy beach-road stop for grocery basics, beer, wine, paper plates, and more.
Kill Devil Hills
Brew Thru
3101 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-2443
Right beside Seagate North Shopping Center on the bypass for drive-thru beer, wine, snacks, and ice.
Tar Heel Too Produce Market
3105 N. Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 491-7034
A family-owned produce market open spring through fall, with local strawberries, tomatoes, and blueberries in season, plus honey, jams, and baked goods.
Nags Head
Brew Thru
2203 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-5108
Next to Ben Franklin on the bypass. Pick up a Brew Thru T-shirt while you're there; it's an OBX rite of passage.
Hatteras Island
C&J Produce Market
24003 NC Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
A seasonal stand with fresh fruits and vegetables and homemade sauces and jams.
Waves Market & Deli
26006 NC Hwy 12, Waves, NC 27982
(252) 987-2352
The go-to market for the Tri-Villages, open year-round. Stock up on groceries, one of the biggest beer and wine selections on northern Hatteras, and a huge candy wall, then grab a Boar's Head sandwich, burrito, or house-smoked barbecue to go.
Conner's Supermarket
47468 NC Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-5711
Family-owned and operated on Hatteras Island for more than 50 years, Conner's is a full-service grocery store with national brands, local products, organic and specialty-diet foods (including gluten-free and vegan), beer, wine, and beach supplies. It's just up the road from our Buxton office.
Village Market
Hatteras Village, NC 27943
A recently renovated neighborhood grocery store in Hatteras Village with fresh produce, snacks, drinks, and core grocery essentials. Handy if you're staying on the south end of the island or catching the Ocracoke ferry.
Lee Robinson's General Store
58372 NC Hwy 12, Hatteras, NC 27943
A Hatteras Village staple for over 50 years, stocking pantry basics, beer and wine, firewood, charcuterie fixings, an international foods section, plus gifts and souvenirs.
Looking for somewhere to eat instead? Browse our Food & Wine section or our guide to the best restaurants and cafes in Duck.
Outer Banks Grocery Store FAQs
Is there a grocery store in Corolla?
Yes. Corolla has a Food Lion in Monterey Plaza and a Harris Teeter at The Shoppes at the Currituck Club, plus smaller markets like Winks of Corolla and Seaside Farm Market.
Which Outer Banks town has the most grocery stores?
Kill Devil Hills, which has a Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Publix, and Target, with Walmart just north in Kitty Hawk and The Fresh Market just south in Nags Head.
Can I get groceries delivered to my Outer Banks rental?
Yes. Delivery Genie shops local stores and delivers to your rental at the time you choose. Seaside Vacations guests save 15% on the delivery fee by selecting "SEASIDE VACATIONS" at checkout.
Where can I buy groceries on Hatteras Island?
The Food Lion in Avon is the island's only chain supermarket. Conner's Supermarket in Buxton is a full-service local grocery store, and Waves Market & Deli, Village Market, and Lee Robinson's General Store cover the Tri-Villages and Hatteras Village.
Where can I buy fresh local seafood on the Outer Banks?
Try Carawan Seafood Co. in Kitty Hawk, Dockside 'N Duck Seafood Market in Duck, or Seaside Farm Market in Corolla. Supermarket seafood counters at Publix, Harris Teeter, and The Fresh Market are good backups.
When is the best time to go grocery shopping on the Outer Banks?
In summer, avoid Saturday and Sunday afternoons, when most rentals check in. Early mornings and weekday evenings are much less crowded, or skip the trip entirely with grocery delivery.
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