Groceries Near Lake Lure, NC — Ingles Markets & Where to Stock Up
One grocery store in town — here's what it has, and where to go if you need more.
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Quick Answer
- Grocery store in Lake Lure
- Ingles Markets on Hwy 9 — the only full supermarket in town
- Also has a pharmacy
- Yes, inside the same store — see our health & emergency services page for pharmacy hours and details
- Hours
- Early morning to late night, seven days a week
- For a bigger shopping trip
- Walmart Supercenter in Forest City has a larger grocery section and general merchandise
Ingles Markets, right on Highway 9, is the only full grocery store inside Lake Lure — and it covers more than groceries. Deli, bakery, floral, a gas station out front, and a full pharmacy inside. If you're renting a cabin for a week or staying at a lakefront lodge, this is almost certainly where you'll end up for basics.
276 NC-9, Lake Lure, NC 28746
6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, daily
Pharmacy, deli, bakery, floral, Gas Express fuel station, curbside pickup, delivery
Inside Lake Lure — the only full grocery store in town.
The in-store pharmacy is covered separately on our health & emergency services page (phone 828-625-0748) — same building, different counter, different hours.
197 Plz Dr Ext, Forest City, NC 28043
6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, daily
Full grocery department, pharmacy, curbside pickup, general merchandise
About 30 minutes from Lake Lure — worth the drive for a bigger stock-up trip or anything Ingles is out of.
Hours and services change — call ahead if you're planning around them. Last verified 2026-08-28.
About the Pharmacy
Ingles' in-store pharmacy is the only pharmacy actually inside Lake Lure — but we cover it separately, on our health & emergency services page, alongside the nearest clinic, hospital, and dentist. Same building, different counter, different hours: the grocery side stays open later than the pharmacy counter does.
Plan the Rest of Your Trip
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a grocery store in Lake Lure?
- Yes — Ingles Markets, at 276 NC-9, is the only full-service grocery store inside Lake Lure. It has a deli, bakery, floral department, a Gas Express fuel station, curbside pickup, and delivery, in addition to a full grocery selection.
- What are Ingles' hours in Lake Lure?
- The store itself is open 6am to 11pm daily. The in-store pharmacy keeps separate hours — see our health & emergency services page for those, since it's covered there alongside other medical services near Lake Lure.
- Does the Lake Lure Ingles have a pharmacy?
- Yes. It's the only pharmacy actually inside Lake Lure, and we cover it in detail — hours, phone number, and how it compares to the CVS and Walgreens in Rutherfordton — on our health & emergency services page rather than duplicating it here.
- Where can I do a bigger grocery run near Lake Lure?
- Walmart Supercenter in Forest City, about 30 minutes away, has a larger grocery department plus general merchandise. Rutherfordton also has additional options if you're making a special trip.
Last updated: 2026-08-28