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Back Porch Lunchbox

A casual lunch counter in Ocracoke village, open midday six days a week

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$$$$Ocracoke, NC

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Back Porch Lunchbox is a lunch counter on Irvin Garrish Highway in Ocracoke village, serving a straightforward midday menu six days a week, 11am to 4pm. The name says it plainly — this is a stop for lunch, not dinner, and the kitchen closes well before evening.

Hours: 11am–4pm Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday
Price range: $ (budget-friendly)
Phone: (252) 928-3651

There's no website listed for the spot yet, so calling ahead is the most reliable way to confirm hours before making the trip out — particularly useful if you're timing things around the Hatteras ferry schedule. With a midday-only window, it fits easily into a short island visit: a quick lunch before or after wandering the village around Silver Lake Harbor, or before heading up-island toward the beaches and the pony pen.

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Josh Kleinfeld

2 months ago

Delicious food, reasonable prices, shady picnic tables, delightful workers. We had sandwiches, noodle bowl and protein bowl (with red drum) and loved every bite.

Michael

a year ago

Always a quick bite to be had. Small wraps and sandwiches, a selection of chips and drinks. Decent prices if you need a quick bite for a ferry ride. There are picnic tables to sit outside in the shade if you have time. I love the simple hummus wrap. Some items are vegetarian.

Molly Hurst

a year ago

Sandwiches and pita's tasted like they had been stored for a couple days in the refrigerator before serving. Bland, and dry. Seating is a picnic table. We should have realized it wasn't great when no one was there but us. It did have shade trees.

M.K. Productions

4 years ago

The lunch box is a great spot to grab something for the beach. Plenty to chose from, all fresh and delicious. Great prices. Throw it in the cooler and head towards the water.

Courtney Rousseau

3 years ago

$8 sandwiches. Chips, drinks, cookies, and condiments are extra. Open at 11am. Service was fast and the sandwiches are fairly good and come pre-made wrapped in plastic wrap. Geared towards takeout. Picnic tables in the back. The teenage staffer said his dad made the chocolate chip cookies, which were large. Probably the best sandwich deal on the island.