Hungry Pelican

We enjoyed our visit to the Hungry Pelican. They had nice sandwiches and seemed to get pretty busy after we had arrived. They use Dietz and Watson deli meats for their sandwiches. The Godfather was a tasty Italian sandwich on ciabatta 🥪 A nice stop for lunch while visiting Manteo.

Absolute hidden gem for sure. My family and I were in the area for the Aquarium and were looking a good place to grab some lunch and I am so glad we stumbled across the Hungry Pelican. We all talked about how good our lunch for days! My mom and wife had a taco salad and Hawaiian salad and both Absolutely love them but I think I was the big winner with the Angry Bird sandwich and the oriental noodles! Wasnt much of an atmosphere but the food really makes up for that. Be sure to stop by and give it a try! I didnt get many pictures because we all dove in because we were so hungry.

Honestly, Hungry Pelican has my personal favorite cold sandwiches on the island by far. The environment is cozy and the staff is kind, and I’ve got several lunch-with-friends memories here across all kinds of people. Honestly I haven’t met one person who’s disliked it, no matter what they’ve gotten. Totally recommend it whether you’re visiting or you live here already.

Perfect pit stop after driving a long time and visiting the nearby lighthouse. A bit nondescript at first glance it really is a great little deli/lunch spot. My mom and I shared a chipotle chicken sandwich and salad, and it tasted wonderful. Good ciabatta bread and seasoned well. My mom wished they had bleu cheese dressing or a wider array of options in that regard. But otherwise the staff welcomed us and gave good suggestions. The seating area tucked in the back corner was cute and private.

This family owned and run restaurant is amazing. The prices are fabulous, the kids meals come with everything they need and then some. My husband and I had 2 different sandwiches and they were fantastic! The bread was super fresh and moist and had just the right amount of meat. This place is a hidden gem! It's a must if you are in the area.