Local guide · Hampstead
Food Lion — Hampstead
On US 17 in the middle of Hampstead, this Food Lion is a practical stop for guests driving up from Wilmington, or for anyone staying on the Hampstead side. It’s a smaller, older store that leans on weekly specials and a well-liked bakery.
What stands out
Regulars point to the savings: MVP card deals, BOGO sales and manager’s specials on meat. The bakery has fans, including one shopper whose last-minute cupcake order was decorated on the spot. Several also like the organic, gluten-free and international selection. Produce draws mixed comments, with some shoppers finding it fresh and others finding items past their best, so look things over before you buy.
What to pick up
- Weekly specialsCheck the Food Lion app before you go; BOGO and meat specials are the reason locals shop here.
- Bakery cupcakes and cakesGood for a celebration during your stay.
- Gluten-free and organic staplesA wider range than shoppers expect from a store this size.
- Deli and wing barReady-to-eat food.
- A propane tankPropane exchange is listed at this store.
Before you go
- Pickup and delivery are listed for this store.
- There’s no pharmacy at this location.
Plan your visit
- Where: 14564 US Highway 17, Hampstead, NC 28443
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, per Food Lion’s store page.
- Phone: (910) 270-9703
- Store details: Food Lion store page
- More nearby: grocery stores and markets near Hampstead
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Based on the business’s own website and social posts and on recurring themes in public reviews; checked October 2026. Hours, stock and prices change, so confirm with the store before you go.