Godwin’s Market

Godwin’s has been the corner store on the south end of Topsail Island since 1949. After it closed in 2020, new owners renovated and reopened it in April 2023, keeping the name and the old look from the street. It’s the only grocery stop in Topsail Beach; the nearest supermarket is about seven miles away in Surf City.

• Topsail Beach
• On the island
• Beach-week basics
• Beer & wine
• Ice cream

What stands out

Longtime visitors were glad to see it back, and the most common praise is simple: it’s clean, well stocked for its size, and saves a drive up the island in summer traffic. Expect snacks, drinks, coffee, beer and wine, and the staples you ran out of, like milk, eggs, bacon and cheese. It’s a top-up stop rather than a week’s shopping, with island prices to match.

What to pick up

• The forgotten-item runMilk, eggs, bread, cheese and condiments without leaving the south end.
• Cold drinks, beer and wineEasy to grab on the way to the beach or back to the house.
• Ice creamA Godwin’s tradition, sold again since the reopening.
• CoffeeSeveral visitors mention picking up a morning cup.

Before you go

• Hours shift with the season and are shorter in fall and winter, so check the store’s Facebook page.
• It’s a short walk from the shops and ice cream on South Anderson Boulevard; parking is limited, so walk or bike if you’re staying nearby.

Plan your visit

• Where: 721 S. Anderson Boulevard, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
• Hours: Seasonal; check the store’s Facebook page for current hours.
• Updates: Godwin’s Market on Facebook
• More nearby: grocery stores and markets near Topsail Beach

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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.