So grateful, super grateful actually to stumble upon this market a 2nd time today. I tried googling markets to find it from earlier but maps gave me a couple markets that were already closed. I was kind of hungry since coming off the sunset night cruise that only had a bar and popcorn! I didn't feel like hanging in a restaurant at 9pm so I walked around town taking pictures. Driving out, I passed this familiar market! It's 11pm that I'm here and I think it stays open til midnight. It's basically a smoke shop but it has ice cream sandwiches, turkey sandwiches, chips and I even got a pack of cough drops! Thx village market- you're a gem. read more

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Great spot if you're in a pinch and a quick walk from our Airbnb. Gentleman that worked the counter was super friendly...I would definitely stop through if you needed anything from toiletries to wine! read more

I am a local that already knows you don't go to these little convenience stores for much but I do like going here because it's really close and they sell the water that I like. Sadly I won't be doing that anymore. Prices have skyrocketed so much in this little store compared to the other stores downtown it's shocking! $3.20 for a water that's $1.99 just a block away. read more

This is one of my favorite go to stores when I am downtown in Wilmington. It has a variety of items/products that are available to you to choose from like a convenience store should have. They have been there many many years and I enjoy the customer service that they give to their customers. Through the years, I have referred this store to many many people. read more

Nice little market at the corner of 2nd and Dock streets, right in the heart of downtown Wilmington. Very convenient for us downtown folks. Easy to walk to, and easy to drive. Private parking lot if you drive. Cash and plastic accepted. So it's a small store. They carry the basics of most items. I was even able to score some toilet paper and paper towels during the coronavirus run on all paper products. Canned goods, snacks, milk, bread, and some household products, all represented here. I did not see any fresh vegetables, but to be honest I was looking in the beer section. Speaking of beer, they may have just the basics of everything else, but man do they have a respectable beer selection. From the national brands to local and regional beer for sale here. Glad this place is here and I would recommend stopping by. read more

Been there many times over the years . It's always been friendly and comfortable. Tonite I bought cigarettes ... talking with the 3 people in line.. waited for my turn... bought and paid. I asked the clerk if I could bring my dog in... yes, if he won't hurt me... I bring her in the store... just sayin hello... there was one person in line.. we chatted.. he greeted my dog... All is cool.. I THOUGHT!! Store clerk says... take your dog out of here and quit jumping the line! I asked if he was SERIOUS!!!??? Wow....he said yes and we left. Dunno what his problem was... l think I usually get along with him well! So, Imwont go back there again!! He was unbearable... just mean read more

The Village Market seemed like an ok place to buy things late at night, yet their towing company still tries to tow cars of customers despite supposedly having surveillance and seeing the customers from those cars buy things. The prices are also somewhat inflated (as to be expected with convenience stores) except for alcohol basically. The service staff was friendly enough during the night, though some of the staff are not as personable nor helpful. I honestly would give this store 0 to 1 stars, just trying to be fair, unlike their contracted towing company and how they mislead customers into thinking n its ok to park there and come back for business within the hour and at night. All they managed to have in terms of signage about towing was a sign that just said "customer parking only" and specified 24-hour surveillance, yet the store is open late until around 1am. Shop here at your own risk and at your own peril, especially if you are going to the clubs next door or in the area. Having gone with my friend to the store, I was terrified that I nearly had lost my car. They did not appear to mess with some of the other cars around there with groups of men who didn't appear to work there getting into them, even between 1-2:30 am after the store was apparently just closed. They tried to take my car within an hour of my parking there, being next door, and planning on coming back before closing. They did this around 11pm, when the store closes at 1am, so I would not trust them again not give them business. This bothered me deeply and made me feel very unsafe as a woman who would have otherwise been alone if not for meeting a guy that night who helped me stay safe. What I can say is that they need better weekend hours and better surveillance, and a number of people will likely not be shopping there for a while if not ever again due to their issues with management. read more

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Definitely would not recommend this place. The staff were rude and not helpful at all. The place was a little gross too. One guy behind the counter was wearing a fish Net body suit. Not sure that's very professional. read more

A quickie mart right in the middle of down town, perfect for when you need a bottle of water in the middle of sightseeing. That said, it really just is a mini -mart (which is good for what it is) read more

I've lived near this market for over 10 years, and up until COVID, I have nothing but positive things to say about it. They have an amazing selection given the size of the place. The staff is very helpful and friendly. However, I have been very disappointed with mask use of both staff and customers. Wilmington is not great with use of masks indoors but this store is one of the worst I've experienced. No sign on the door stating masks are mandatory or even recommended. I was the only one of 6-7 customers in this very small store with a mask on. Only 50% of staff are wearing masks. Made me incredibly uncomfortable. I give the place 4 stars because I think the owners are good people and I loved the store until COVID. I feel very uncomfortable going here now though due to the mask issue. I hope they address it. read more

This place has a "no tow" lot, but how the hell is anyone supposed to notice that when it's dark outside? The "customers only" parking signs were posted on the building as if we could see it from the parking space we parked in. The parking lot had ZERO designated spots, no signs upon entry, nothing marking each spot, no specifications whatsoever. Our car was towed from that lot at 3am and when I asked the "man" in the store if the lot gets towed for any reason, he gave me sass and attitude when telling me "yes they do" and didn't provide me a number to get the car back. The number was on the signs on the building, and when I called the man said the owner calls for cars to get towed. So the sass the "owner" gave me earlier was a "haha I towed your asses" attitude, I'm assuming because it was cold outside and we were three small girls and he wanted something to happen to us. We heard from at least 3 other strangers outside that when they tried to park there, the man came out and told them he would would have them towed. So why were we different? Did that pr!ck want to see something bad happen to us? F*cking disgusting. Village market is wack and the tow company didn't even look real when we got there. F*ck village market, karmas coming back to get y'all. read more

I parked my car out back of there store . It was towed and cost me $135 plus cab fee from downtown , there were NO signs where I parked my car! It was out back! It was Atlantic Recovery on Castle Hayne rd 1703. They don't give a shit they are a RIP OFF outfit!!! read more

Fun fact: downtown Wilmington is a food desert. Besides the Saturday farmers market, Village market is the only place within miles to purchase groceries and produce. I love this market/convenience store because of large selection of beer and wine. They also have their own parking lot, which is a huge bonus for a any downtown business. This may appear to just be a mini mart but once you step inside you will see how much Village Market has to offer. Pro tip: try the fresh baked cookies right next to the register! read more

Convenience store. I made a purchase 15 minutes ago, and the man behind the register shortchanged me. I called him on it, and he immediately gave me the rest of my change ($5.00). I don't know if it was deliberate or not, but be aware of the amount you hand over, and check your change. read more