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    The Half

    4.7 (197 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Beer Bar
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    The tucker
    Heather V.

    Sad to report that I was pretty disappointed in the sandwich that I got. It's the tucker (turkey) and it had zero flavor. There is a ton of meat in there, but then lettuce and cucumber (which have no flavor) I added mayo, and I think some type of spicy sauce was added ?? Not what I wanted at all. It needed different toppings or sauce. The balsamic drizzle doesn't do much for it. :( There are other sandwich spots around to frequent unfortunately.

    The Tucker, add hoagie sauce, side of chickpea salad
    Alyssa M.

    This place has HUGE sandwiches that are loaded with fillings, which is awesome! The flavors are really good and the meat is shaved thin, giving it a really nice texture. I also enjoyed the chickpea salad as a side, but tried my friend's chips and those were delicious as well! It's a lot of food and I had half a sandwich leftover for the next day, so the price is worth it. The inside is very cute and has some seating, and the service was fairly quick. The only problem I had is that there is no build your own option, which I would've loved. To add things on is pricey (it was an extra $2 just to add a sauce), so having a build your own would really help for those of us who are particular with our sandwiches!

    The Harvey
    Darius B.

    Amazing this was outstanding great location and food worth the wait! If you're looking to have a solid lunch with a client I highly recommend this location.

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    Ivy S.

    This place is located off of a very small street, near a funeral home. Sometimes parking is difficult and you will need to park around the corner, near the church, and walk over. Customer service is always great! The smell of bread being toasted for sandwiches, is always welcomed. Small countertop to sit and a few tables with chairs for dine in. This place is small and packs a lot of people in. They are busy but get orders out rather quickly. There is one bathroom near the back, along with a water station. I love their home-made pickles and fresh chips with the old bay seasoning. The sandwiches are delicious as well.

    The Tucker
    Hannah B.

    The half is an amazing sandwich shop local Wilmington. I will always go there for the rest of my life.

    BYO

    Super good sandwiches! Got the trucker and built my own. The ciabatta bread was so good, got it toasted and it was amaze! Generous portions and overall great experience.

    Andrew W.

    We're so glad we decided to try The Half! At first glance it looks like a small spot, but they actually have a spacious backyard dining area, which is perfect if the front fills up. When we arrived, the line was a bit long, but service was efficient--we placed our order in about 10 minutes and had our food within 15. We went for all the vegetarian options: the Clara, the Tofu Banh Mi, and the Pepper Pot with Tempeh. Everything was delicious, but the Pepper Pot really stood out--it had a hint of sweetness from the sweet potato purée, paired beautifully with the smoky, toasted ciabatta. The tempeh was flavorful and even won over my wife, who usually isn't a fan! The Clara was hearty and satisfying with its chickpea salad, and the Tofu Banh Mi had a crispy bun and bold flavors. Great food, warm vibes--definitely worth a visit!

    Sarah P.

    Went for lunch with my husband while visiting NC. This was a vegan vegetarian friendly sandwich shop and we were excited to try it! We got three sandwiches- today's special- pepper pot, the Clara's, and tofu bahn mi. Also each got different sides, we got the chips, potato salad and onion tomato salad. We were so hungry so we got three but you will definitely be full after having a serving of sandwich per person! The server was super friendly and nice, helped us with ordering giving good suggestions! They have indoor seating area and also outdoor patio for dine in! My favorite was the pepper pot, and my husband really enjoyed the Clara's too! The bahn mi was good too, but we couldn't eat it right then and there bc we were so full, which might have made the sandwich a bit soggy so it's not fair to judge a sandwich when it's soggy! If you are ever in NC again, we would definitely go back!!

    Tom C.

    Low key spot with high end sandwiches and beer selection. They take both seriously and it shows. We ordered the chipped ham and the harvey which has pastrami as the protein. Ate half at the restaurant along with some house made chips and pickles. It was all great and just as good when we ate the rest around midnight after a concert. Staff/ownership is chill and super friendly. Met a regular, also from CLT, who said he never leaves town without having eaten here at least once. We get it!

    Mixto on gluten free bread
    Zoe G.

    Gluten free bread surprisingly super yummy! Not a small piece either, the way gluten free bread typically is. The sandwich was great!! Would totally come back and try other sandwiches. Pictured is the mixto on gluten free bread. My friend got the tofu bahn mi which she loved. My other friend got the tucker which looked so fresh. Half pickle had a kick to it, a nice surprise! The chips are just Lays chips with seasoning on them. Long wait at 2pm on a rainy Saturday. Tables turn over pretty quick. Have beer and wine options as well. Free street parking only.

    Allen W.

    We are both originally from the East Coast and we were craving a good sandwich. There's a lot of great places in town, but what a find The Half was! We both got the Ernie cold cuts sub. I think it's a mess, but there was a lot of things I could come back and try. I will. Very good vibe and constant traffic coming in. Their service is great.

    Aimee N.

    My son and I had a nice meal tonight. It was dead inside and they were sold out of alot of things because they were so busy earlier so that was kind of disappointing. I ordered the Rachel which was delicious and my son had the pastrami supreme. The suprette was not as great as we thought it would be. He also had a grilled cheese which he loved and the cookie and he loves that, too. The employees were really nice and of course the dining area is super chill (especially outside).

    Turkey sandwich
    Robert B.

    Typically, I am not a huge sandwich fan but this place is a must try. Turkey sandwich unlike any other! Small kitchen and building so the wait can end up being 15-30 minutes but well worth it. It's nested in a not so great part of town but once you're inside you would never know!

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    Food is amazing. Cool vibe, great ingredients, clean and fast. Food unlike usual takeout. Prices very fair.

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    Best GF sandwich in town. Wish more places could offer gluten free alternatives like this place.

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