20th Street Grocery & Grill

The 20th Street Grocery & Grill in Morehead City is one of those spots that does a little of everything, and the tobacco side is a real part of the draw. You'll find cigarettes, tobacco pipes, and smoking accessories here, tucked in alongside a grocery run that covers a lot of ground. We're talking canned goods, Mexican food products including tortillas, fishing bait and tackle like hooks and sinkers, ice, coolers, soda, and a beer and wine selection too. It's the kind of place where you can grab your smoking supplies and pick up dinner and bait for the weekend in the same trip.

The word around Morehead City is that new owners have taken over and made a lot of changes, and folks have noticed. Regulars talk about the huge inventory now and how much easier it is to find what they came in for. One local put it plainly: they only shop here now, for everything. Ask anyone who comes through and they'll point you to Shannon, who has a reputation for being genuinely helpful and welcoming.

People also mention getting a good deal when they buy more than one item, which keeps them coming back. The owners get plenty of warm words too. Locals are a little split on the practical stuff, mainly around posted hours and reaching the store by phone, so it's worth calling ahead or planning your trip. That aside, this tobacco shop and grocery has built up a decent local following, and the friendly service is what most people remember.

If you're looking for a spot in Morehead City that mixes tobacco products with everyday grocery and fishing needs, this one is worth a stop.