The Village Market

I absolutely love this little diner. It’s so cute and cozy. The food is amazing! The people are so nice!! And they have the cutest little store section. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I absolutely would. This has 100% become one of my husbands and I favorite places on the island. I can’t wait to come back!

Great sandwiches and subs here. They have my favorite French dip, awesome. Their sides are also really good! And the cheesecakes are incredible! Great menu, great food! One of my favorite places to eat!

(Heard great things, will be down at the end of the month to try first hand. 😎)
**Finally made it, it was excellent, locals are nice and the Village was so delicious, a must try! Opened Breakfast and lunch. We only made it to the lunches! Thanks again for tasty foods an pleasant services!
Dogs welcomed, bikes welcomed an we rode our electric scooters for lunch 😎

Went into this sandwich shop while on the Isle. Never been in before, but surely glad I stopped in this past weekend. I order the Italian option, with some slight modifications. The presentation was so nifty in the best way. The meat was rolled up and laid in a row. The cheese was underneath in a single layer. The visual impact was wonderful for me. The meats and cheese are Boar Head products, so I knew that the sandwich was taste wonderful. The price was justified for the level of quality of products used. I also was able to do some shopping in the little store that was on the other side of the sandwich shop. I located a few hand painted cards to send back to family in CO! Overall, this is a great stop and stop. Highly recommend this location.

My favorite lunch and breakfast spot on the island. The prime rib French dip is AMAZING and the Village sampler (breakfast) is more food than you could ever want! Love this place

Café Carolina moved its location just up the hill in Cameron Village. The food and service are great as always.

A nice little local shop with good food and good service. Our group had a selection of sandwiches which were all fresh and flavorful. The service was very friendly and helpful for us first-time patrons. Prep/delivery was fast. A great experience all around.

If you are on Emerald Isle and want a BLT, I don’t know why you would go anywhere but the Village Market. Look at my sandwich! Amazing. And only $6.10! What a deal. And the service was friendly and prompt. I have gone 3 days this week! Open at 7am. I’d suggest going early.

Loved this place. Great food, so many options. Good service. Inside/outside dinning.
Every time I'm in town I come here for this hash brown casserole. It's the one thing I come for every single time. I know they probably think I'm crazy, or maybe they just get annoyed because it's the only thing I order along with a San Pellegrino, But it's the breakfast I need to have whenever I'm in town, and I'm not much of a breakfast person.

EDIT UPDATE July 2023:
I love the added outdoor seating and finally they've put a speaker outside for when your orders ready.
They're dog friendly and there's a water bowl outside for your thirsty good girls and boys.

When you go in, the menu is on the wall, order, they'll give you drink cups to grab drinks. There's a vending for plastic silverware right by the sodas. If the seating inside is crowded, go out the side door by the sodas machine and find a place to sit - they'll call your order over the loudspeaker!
As locals we enjoy the Village Market year round. I finally had a chance to go in for lunch and had a wonderfully made sammich from their deli. TOTALLY beats those chain sandwich shops.

EDIT: Village Market IS my favorite place for breakfast. The hashbrown casserole cannot be missed!!

breakfast and lunch are delicious, and there’s so many options to choose from you can have something for anyone or a different choice every time!

So grateful we found this local market deli! My girlfriend and I were starving, don't know the area and went out looking for something healthy for our late lunch. This place just looks so friendly we decided to pop in and check it out. The staff and owner were so damn sweet and the gifts & food were all top quality. I loved everything about this place. Absolutely will stop in each time I visit EI & AB.

This place is absolutely delicious. Boyfriend got the yellowfin tuna sandwich just the way it comes, with the creamy slaw as a side. I got the portobello sandwich the way it comes minus the cheese, also with the slaw & pasta salad. Super delish. They have a decent single can beer selection. Not a huge selection, but they've got the basics plus some local NC brews to choose from. Fantastic food, made fresh & served up in a timely manner too. Service was friendly & quick. Dog friendly patio with turf & plenty of shade. Will definitely be coming back whenever we visit the Emerald Isle!!

I have been here 3 times now on my week long vacation to Emerald Isle…twice for lunch and once for breakfast. Has never disappointed. Love the gift shop they have and even have a large outdoor area so you can bring your pets. Great, prompt and efficient service from the staff, and food seems reasonably priced. Atmosphere has that “authentic” and “cozy” feel to it as well.

Loved having breakfast here. Reasonable, great food and very friendly staff. Waffles, pancakes and hash were great. Other items were good but too main stream (eggs, bacon, sausage) to call great. Their cakes were also amazing. Best carrot cake ever! Ultimate chocolate cake was amazing as well.

Plan to come back whenever we visit.

Our recent extended weekend trip to Esmeralda Isle was made even more memorable thanks to our delightful experience at The Village Market. This charming breakfast spot quickly became our family's favorite, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice!

Each day we were greeted by a friendly and welcoming staff. Their warm smiles and genuine enthusiasm set the tone for the entire visit. It's clear that the team at The Village Market truly cares about their customers' experience, and it made us feel right at home.

Not only were the staff members incredibly friendly, but they were also extremely helpful. They patiently answered all our questions and offered excellent recommendations from their menu to local attractions.

Now, let's talk about our favorite dish, "The Village Bagel." We couldn't get enough of it! The combination of flavors and textures was absolutely divine. The fresh, toasted bagel paired perfectly with the delicious toppings and spreads. It was a delightful culinary experience that we'll be reminiscing about for a long time.

We also tried other items from their menu, and each dish didn’t let us down!

Overall, our experience at The Village Market was nothing short of fantastic. The friendly staff and warm atmosphere added an extra layer of joy to our visit. Whether you're a local or a visitor like us, I highly recommend stopping by this breakfast spot. We can't wait to return!

Thank you, The Village Market, for making our breakfasts extra special during our trip. Keep up the excellent work!

Best meal I've had in a long time! Reasonably priced and perfectly cooked. Very impressed.

Great atmosphere, great food and great prices. Carnivore omelet is on point!

The food is excellent with fair pricing.
I usually eat here 3 times a week.

Local Emerald Isle deli and market that has breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches are big and fresh. We returned later in the week for breakfast and that was equally as good. Highly recommended.