Zillie’s Island Pantry

CIGARS
I came here for cigars because it is the only place on the island that feels it’s necessary to cater to the likes of me. Their selection is the kind of selection that a person would keep as inventory if they don’t know much about cigars and they’re trying to do their best. I’m not sure if the humidor had 70% or not because I didn’t see a hygrometer and it was a very humid, but I had a completely uneven burn on my Ashton. They did have a cutter, a punch, and matches on hand.
Here’s what I remember of their selection.
Romeo & Juliet
Ashton
Acid (1 flavor)
Hoyo de Monterrey
Montecristo
Cohiba (I’m pretty sure I saw that one.)

Single best Ocracoke establishment. Best happy hour spot on the island, by far. Sit on the porch after a day at the beach and enjoy a great selection of wines by the glass, terrific craft brews on tap and huge selection of cold bottled beer.

Zillie’s is a fine establishment. It’s nothing I’ve never seen elsewhere and it’s expensive (although that’s just how it is in this area). It’s a good place to take a break and try a few beers on the porch.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. My friends and I spent the day here with our pup during off season. They opened 30 minutes early for us and they were highly accommodating to our pooch. On vacation it is difficult to maneuver locations that don’t allow pets since you don’t want to leave them behind. Our pup loved napping in the sun on the deck and the owner offered water for our pooch. The beer selection was amazing what was initially meant to be a quick stop ended up being a 6 hour visit. I will recommend this location to everyone visiting the islands!

We love Zillie’s! They have a great selection of beverages and snacks for «tea time» and the deck is great for an afternoon drink. We always stop to get some nice cheese, meat, pepper jelly, and wine or beer to enjoy on our balcony while we watch the sunset over the harbor.

Was excited about this place because of the reviews but was sincerely disappointed. Overpriced SMALL selection. Very hoity toity. Perfect place to suck in dumb tourists, though.

When researching things to do on the island while on vacation, my boyfriend stumbled upon this really amazing place! We decided to make reservations for 6PM on a Friday night. We arrived to see a deck with a good amount of tables occupied with what I assume were locals and some out of towners such as ourselves. We opened the door into an intimate space with lots of wines from New Zealand to right here in the USA!
Not only was the staff who explained the five wines we were about to taste (3 whites, 2 reds) really friendly, they were also very enthusiastic while passing out our hors d’oevres and making small talk along the way.
Overall, a great way to spend an evening on the island! Was so pleased with the service, quality, and selection that we bought two wines (both of which were presented at the tasting) and some wine glasses! We also decided to stop by Zillie’s again on our last day on the island to pick up some local beer.
Whether you’re a local, a wine enthusiast, a traveler, or just looking for a laid back evening, this is the place to be!

Great beer and wine store on a side street in Ocracoke, NC. I loved the décor of the outside and the inside is packed with fun items for purchase. The beer selection was fantastic, you can make a 6 pack or get something out of the cooler to enjoy right then. They have wine and beer tastings and also sell cigars. Lots of fun things to buy for your home dining entertainment. We really enjoyed this place and will go back next time we’re in the OBX.
The only thing that made me take away a star was the smoking section. They sell great cigars but only have one little bench area for you to enjoy them. Just need a bigger area so you don’t feel like you’re in time-​out.

This is a great place to grab gourmet snacks and beverages (both alcoholic or non) and put together a picnic basket for the beach, bench, or home.
The best part of Zillie’s is the beautiful large porch and the beer/​wine. The atmosphere is very relaxed and we enjoyed sitting on the porch while enjoying drinks from a very extensive beer and wine stock. You can purchase drinks by the glass or bottle.

This is where you get good cheese! If you love cheese, wine and beer as much as we do then you will want to pick up your supplies here and not the local icky grocery store. Nice porch to sit on. Knowledgable staff.

Finally found a great place to sit outside and have a beer with good company. I love that it’s off the beaten path. If you’re not a huge fan of watching tourists all day, this is the spot. This is such a happy place… the energy is wonderful and the beer selection is ridiculous! This is by far the best place i visited on my week long trip to OBX. I plan on staying a couple nights in Ocracoke next time just for Zillie’s. The ferry ride is totally worth it. But since there is a good possibility of being over served, a nice walk back to the cottage might be a better idea than driving to the ferry. (Kidding! You can’t be over served here. No servers, you order your drinks inside)

If you want a quality cigar, this place is just about the only place in the OBX to get one.
They have a huge selection of beer and other beverages as well as unusual food items.
The porch is a popular hangout with free wifi. Highly recommended, off the main drag, and all kinds of awesome.

Great little stop on your tour of the island. We stopped for some beers and wine to grab a table in a shady stop and watch the people roll along Back Street.
When we walked in we were greeted with a question of enjoying a sample of beer off of their 6 taps while we browsed the shop. They had options for all beer and wine drinkers. You could also enjoy a glass out on the porch. They had choices for mix-​six packs, though those had to be enjoyed off premises.
Great place to poke and pass some time while enjoying Ocracoke Island. The staff was wonderfully kind. We even saw one of the owners coming back from a para sailing expedition earlier in the day. They had her picture up in the store and we realized we had seen her earlier coming off the boat. Too funny.

Zillie’s is adorable and offers great wine and beer as well as a good variety of snacks for everyone (and every diet: vegan, gluten free, etc.!) Make sure the next time you visit Ocracoke you stop by for a glass of wine (they also do tastings on Thursday that I have done before). Grab some crackers and hummus (or cheese) and sit outside on the porch before you head off for dinner. I went here once last week when I was staying in Ocracoke but in years past I have sometimes gone a few times a week. You never know who you will run into or meet, everyone makes new friends here including the owner who walks around. The only issue I have is that the porch gets crazy crowded and the sun is terrible in the evenings (like blinding!) I wish they could expand it some how and add more seats to accomdate their popularity.
Also big ups for the free Wifi!

So obviously from my first review, this place has moved to it’s swanky digs. I love the porch for an impromptu drink while picking out gourmet goodies. We came here twice in the week– once for a build your own 6-​pack, and another with a $ 20 gift card from the OVFD. We grabbed pimento cheese spread from Café Atlantic (it was less pimento and more cream cheese), rice crackers, and an assortment of meats.
If you are a beer/​cheese/​wine snob, you will love this store.

In the golf-​cart crazy island, we too rented one for fun’s sake. Arriving at Zillie’s we immediately love the outdoor porch that was evidently popular with visitors sitting and enjoying the day out. Especially the cool fire pit that in the middle of it. Zillie’s, though a small store, was a great place for wine, beer and other artisanal food and beverage products. Though the price was probably higher it would be one of the only places on the island for some artisanal products.
Ocracoke reminded me of Kauai. Such a cute island with a hippie and artisanal vibe. If I came to NC again I would love to stay on Ocracoke.

This is a great find on the Back Road of Ocracoke.
Go here for a light lunch and a cold beverage.
This is a great place to relax on the deck and take advantage of the free wi-​fi.
David has put together a great selection of micro brews. They have a decent selection of wines and they also sell cigars.
Try their Thursday evening wine tastings.
You can order cheese, enjoy some pepperoni and have a great refreshing lunch and save room for dinner.