The Half

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510 Red Cross St, #1/2
Wilmington, NC 28401

The Half is a vibrant establishment nestled in Wilmington’s Northside neighborhood, housed within a 1,000 square foot brick building steeped in North Carolina history. Formerly a branch of the renowned NC Mutual Life Insurance Company, the locale exudes a rich legacy, having once been the largest black-owned enterprise globally. Transitioning from ‘Detour Deli’ in 2021, The Half pays homage to its predecessors while forging a new narrative.

Celebrating a fusion of delectable sandwiches, craft beer, artistic expression, and collaborative endeavors, The Half curates an eclectic experience. From globally-inspired sandwiches to beer partnerships with top breweries nationwide and featured artists on rotation, this spot is a tapestry of industry excellence. With an authentic presence, The Half eagerly anticipates welcoming patrons to savor its offerings.

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5.0175 reviews
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Ivy S.
11/11/2025

This place is located off of a very small street, near a funeral home. Sometimes parking is difficult and you will need to park around the corner, near the church, and walk over. Customer service...

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Jeff G.
11/19/2025

Excellent food. Best sandwich of my life. Varied and tasty menu. Always busy. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the price: $20 for a sub and a drink. Not that it's not worth it, because...

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Robert B.
10/15/2025

Typically, I am not a huge sandwich fan but this place is a must try. Turkey sandwich unlike any other! Small kitchen and building so the wait can end up being 15-30 minutes but well worth it....

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Aimee N.
12/13/2025

My son and I had a nice meal tonight. It was dead inside and they were sold out of alot of things because they were so busy earlier so that was kind of disappointing. I ordered the Rachel which...

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Allen W.
12/7/2025

We are both originally from the East Coast and we were craving a good sandwich. There's a lot of great places in town, but what a find The Half was! We both got the Ernie cold cuts sub. I think...

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