Built by Family, Backed by Community
It started small. One couple, a deli, and a belief in doing things right. Today, the kitchen is full - with good food, great guests, and a wonderful crew of people who care.
The team brings joy, grit, and real warmth to every shift. You’ll taste it in the ribs, feel it in the room, and see it in the smiles behind the counter.
This place runs on heart, and on folks who pull up and pass it on.
From Topsail Beach with love...
Opened in December 2023, Larry’s Deli-Que blends two Southern staples: stacked deli sandwiches and wood-smoked barbecue. What started as a simple deli has grown into a full-service eatery with a coastal soul and a loyal following.
Larry runs the smoker, turning out brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and housemade sauces rooted in Carolina tradition. Holly fills the dessert case with from-scratch cakes, pies, and treats. Their daughter now leads the kitchen with fresh energy and heart, and her husband helps out between firehouse shifts.
Together, they cook with care and source locally whenever possible. The goal is simple: feed people well and serve with pride.
Sugar & Smoke
Holly’s baking fresh cakes. Larry’s tending the smoker. They’re here every day because they love what they do.
This place is shaped by care, craft, and the joy of feeding folks well.
We cook with love, just like we do at home for our own.
Thank you for choosing us today.
Holly & Larry Hollifield, owner-operators
