Emilio's General Store

This is a great local mom and pop sandwich shop with friendly staff, and great food. Keep in mind cash only so your prepared in advance though! It was a breeze to order and do either take out, eat in, or eat outside in the patio in front and "people watch" in this very beautiful picturesque seaport downtown Edenton. It transports you back in time when towns were smaller and friendlier. The wonderful people here take the time to shoot the breeze with each other, and wave as a neighbor/friend drives past slowly on the way to this or that. The staff member also took time out of his busy day to share with us a wonderful back story of the owner/Chef Emelio catering a dinner party for Julia Child (a picture on the wall to prove this as well). Not many can share a story such as this, but it was those kinds of story's and much more that we heard and learned from the locals who have lived here over the years of their relaxing water haven that refreshes the body and soul! So if you want to learn more about when NC was "just" one of the thirteen colony's and Edenton making it's amazing entrance as the first capital of NC come hear all about it firsthand! Their boat tours, trolley tours, and seeing the historical sites inside and out is a great way to make incredible memories as you learn about NC history!The food was delicious here and at the other locally owned downtown eateries! Emelio's was welcoming, and the town truly unforgettable! I can't believe I have lived only an hour from this location for 14.5 years and have never visited this beautiful seaside town! Oh the adventures we had in our two night stay at a local Airbnb! This town of such rich historical beauty, and a town full of southern hospitality...there are SO many reasons to come back here with even more of my friends and family! If you don't have to drive far, this area is a perfect place to do a day trip (preferably on a day that most places are open). Keep in mind it pays to plan ahead on best days to visit to maximize your time! Even better stay for a whole weekend!!!

The Sandwiches are out of this world! Sandwich Art!! We ordered the Carolina Cuban and the Edentonian, both of which were amazing! Very unique decor with inside dining as well as sidewalk patio seating. The staff provided exceptional customer service during our visit. It is worth the wait, so Do not come to Edenton without stopping by this gem!

What a very strange place but I am glad I came. Sleepy Edenton has a couple of diners and bistro-type places, but I wanted something quick that I could eat on the go. This fit the bill. Pretty much all they have here are sandwiches and accompaniments like chips and sodas - at least during the lunch hour I was there. But what a selection - huge, varied, and atypical! The menu was handwritten on the whiteboard behind the counter. It took me a while to choose, during which the waitperson/cashier/owner? was trying to be helpful with advice like "the Carolina Cuban is really popular". Not so helpful actually; this extensive and verbose menu required concentration! I eventually decided on the "Argentinian": smoked turkey, swiss and feta cheese, onions, tomatoes, and chimichurri on a slightly toasted baguette. Why the name? I suppose it was the sauce; turkey and feta are not commonly associated with Argentina. Many of their sandwiches have geographical names, though the association is vague at best for many of them.No matter; it was an excellent sandwich. Chimichurri is so much more interesting than the traditional mustard, oil, or mayonnaise condiments. The tomato was fresh, the turkey flavorful and ample in quantity. And the feta: highly unusual in the use of thick slabs rather than crumbled as traditional.Aside from the minor issue of my waitperson/cashier being too chatty while I was making up my mind the service was excellent. Her demeanor was cheerful, she got my order right, and that was ready really quickly. As I left with my bagged lunch, she wished me a "Blessed Day". What more could I ask for?But, my time there being so short I didn't really have time to take in the ambience. Which is too bad, because the ambience was ... weird. I wish I could have remembered more. There were some small dining tables and chairs, so you could eat there. I had an overall impression of clutter and a feeling of transition. Like, it used to be a dining room but now it is also a back office? Or a storage closet? Stacks of paper towels, paper files, office supplies. Projects layed out in corners.None of that matters though; in the end they make a great sandwich. Go here. You'll be really glad you did.

Food was good.. homemade bread made the sandwich great! Bring cash they don't take anything but cash.

Delicious stop for simple lunch. Popular spot for locals and is understandable. Sandwiches are made to order and large enough to share. Price average $7-8 per sandwich. Drinks and chips are additional. As this is own by a local senior couple, this is an only cash place so make sure you stop at ATM (reason for taking out one star). I highly recommend this spot!

Stopped in for lunch today--best food we've had in Edenton so far! Emilio is very charming and runs a great little deli. (Not sure why it's not called that on the sign--a bit misleading)My wife had a gyro and I had a deli sandwich. Both were very good.

We had wanted to try this place because it always smelled so good walking by but then they closed down. When we read the had re-opened at a new location we dropped in for a quick lunch. We ordered the South Broad which is ham, bacon, pimento cheese & slaw. We couldn't find any bacon in our sandwich and the pimento cheese was so thin it was used more as a condiment. The amount of ham was generous and the baguette was amazing. We also ordered the Edentonian which was turkey, apple and Swiss, it was a good, solid sandwich. The drink cooler had lots of Gatorade, soda and a few teas, only side option is chips. My one big issue was how dirty the bathroom was, the food area appeared clean though. Cashier was friendly, odd decor but lots of parking.

Delicious food and better service! Highly recommend. So many excellent sandwiches to choose from and the French Bread was absolutely amazing.

Excellent sandwiches and friendly atmosphere with a lot of noise makes a great time for lunch. Sidewalk dining a plus.

Love the simple, throw-back vibe. Fantastic sandwiches at great prices made by folks who know what they're doing.