Went here for free air. It's actually $2 for cash, $2.50 for card for 5 minutes. Problem is that…read morethe psi meter is not working correctly, and it can actually leave you emptier than when you got there!

Big Daddy Grocery can be a bit intimidating, I'm not going to lie. Every time I visit Beaufort and…read moreventure off of the waterfront for something, I pass by this place and tend to be reminded of several "stab and grab" convenience stores during my travels, but during the day, I decided that I would give this place a try... plus I had hubs with me so I felt a bit safer. Honestly, this was a fun convenient store that made me question my first judgement. I probably wouldn't venture here at night alone, but during the day, it had all of the things we needed: paper towels, ice, and some snacks. Nothing special about Big Daddy's, except maybe the name, and the Christmas decor on the outside, but it did meet our needs on this Sunday afternoon in Beaufort.

The best store in Beaufort and he people who work there are so kind and friendly . I love to get my…read morebait and tackle from them!

Behind a gas station, a block from my hotel, lay this jewel of a convenience store. It's the…read moreepitome of a small town store and I loved it. They display a bunch of unique snacks and food, in addition to a plethora of wines, beer and champagne. But the real gem is the case at the front of the store next to the register that holds the HUGE homemade truffles. I did not get a picture of them all because I ate them too quickly, but I got the banana split, the pb fudge, strawberry something or other and they all were fantastic. I went back to bring some home with me. Would go back solely for these truffles.

Helpful and friendly staff. Just a little limited on inventory…read more The location is a nice little stop when you're walking along the waterfront.

Great hospitality. So friendly and helpful. Store has most items that you might need and very clean…read morerestrooms.

Got about anything you need on the island! Not sure what we would do without this place!read more

Such a beautiful store, filled with everything you can ever imagine. The woman running it was so…read morehelpful and friendly. We can't wait to go back there.

Be on the right side of the tracks! If you love an old fashioned, small town experience, Parsons…read moreGeneral Store is the place for you! When I stay it's chock full of inventory, I mean to the brim! They carry tons of nautical items, including the elusive mermaids. Also stocked downstairs and upstairs is kitchenware, tea towels, and antique tins and trays. I love the candy shop, full of "penny" candy from yesteryear and an ice cream shop in the back. For your tots, there's a large selection of toys and puppets, puzzles and more. I had a Blast moseying around Parsons store filling my basket with bygone treasures. After we browsed a bit, and spent a fair sum on well priced trinkets (I fell in love with a bicycle planter that I got on sale!), we set a spell on the rustic white porch and watched the whirligigs do their thing. There's a checkerboard on a barrel between the two rocking chairs if you're up for a game! Don't forget to check out the sale corner! Come in and have a peek! The owner is a sweetheart!

I was expecting high prices at a grocery store on the beach, but was surprised by this little IGA…read more They had everything I needed and the prices were reasonable. I even found Southern specialties that I love and had been craving including stone ground grits and pimento cheese. The store is neat, tidy and well-organized. They carry all meats except fresh seafood. Most of the vegetables looked very fresh (except the cucumbers). The clerk was jovial and efficient. A second clerk was proactively helpful. 5 Star service. There seems to be plenty of parking. I'll be back.

Surf City IGA comes in clutch for anything you need (basics) while in Topsail. This was my first…read moretime in Topsail, and being a newbie and quite midwestern, there were a few things I left behind. I ended up grabbing some beach essentials here, snacks, and some drinks. They have truly anything you need for a successful beach visit. We went twice during our visit. Special shout out for the coozie wall!