Local guide · Hampstead
Harris Teeter — Surf City Crossing
Harris Teeter anchors Surf City Crossing, where US 17 meets NC 210, a short drive inland from the Surf City bridge. Its olive bar, cheese counter and specialty groceries make it a useful stop when you plan to cook at the rental.
What stands out
Shoppers who cook on vacation like the variety and the quality of the meat, seafood and produce. Some summer families call it their Topsail go-to. It runs a little pricey, and regulars advise watching the weekly specials with a VIC card. A few recent reviews mention thin checkout staffing and the odd gap in produce, but most visits are described as smooth and friendly.
What to pick up
- SushiMade fresh every day and a favorite among regulars.
- Salad bar, hot pizza and fried chickenAn easy lunch or a night off from cooking.
- Olive bar and cheese counterEverything for a sunset snack board.
- Boar’s Head deli and bakeryOrder deli and bakery items online ahead of time.
- A Starbucks drinkThere’s a Starbucks inside the store.
Before you go
- Order online for pickup to skip the summer weekend rush.
- The pharmacy keeps shorter hours than the store and closes daily from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
- There’s a Harris Teeter fuel center on site.
Plan your visit
- Where: 203 Alston Boulevard, Hampstead, NC 28443 (Surf City Crossing, US 17 at NC 210)
- Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, per Harris Teeter’s store page.
- Phone: 910-329-0711
- Store details: Harris Teeter 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.