Old-fashioned general stores are so charming. These businesses used to be on every street corner but are falling by the wayside with giant big-box retailers like Walmart and Target taking over many small towns. However, you can still find these relics of the past in some places. We are lucky enough to still have many New England general stores in Connecticut; many have been here for decades. One of our favorites is the Riverton General Store. This historic building has been a pillar of the small community for over a century. Not only does this place sell wares as you’d expect at a general store, but it also houses a cafe that has some of the very best sandwiches in Connecticut.
This store has played an important role in Riverton for over 150 years, at one time even serving as the town’s post office.
Riverton General Store/Facebook
Here, you’ll find basic groceries, fishing tackle, and household products like you’d expect at a general store.
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Do yourself a favor and stop by the store’s small cafe. You’ll find breakfast and lunch available, and the sandwiches are the star of the show.
Riverton General Store/Facebook Each sandwich includes 1/4 pound of meat, and you can even opt for wraps or gluten-free bread. There are also vegetarian selections
Follow up your meal with some ice cream. Riverton General Store serves Connecticut’s favorite, the local Buck’s Ice Cream brand.
Riverton General Store
This place will make you feel like you stepped back in time a few decades!
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The outdoor patio area is lovely for enjoying your sandwich on a beautiful day.
Riverton General Store
General stores in Connecticut are a disappearing symbol of American history, and we’re so glad that Riverton General Store has stood the test of time.
Riverton General Store
For more information about Riverton General Store, including a menu and current specials, check out the store’s website or Facebook.
Old-fashioned general stores are so charming. These businesses used to be on every street corner but are falling by the wayside with giant big-box retailers like Walmart and Target taking over many small towns. However, you can still find these relics of the past in some places. We are lucky enough to still have many New England general stores in Connecticut; many have been here for decades. One of our favorites is the Riverton General Store. This historic building has been a pillar of the small community for over a century. Not only does this place sell wares as you’d expect at a general store, but it also houses a cafe that has some of the very best sandwiches in Connecticut.
Old-fashioned general stores are so charming. These businesses used to be on every street corner but are falling by the wayside with giant big-box retailers like Walmart and Target taking over many small towns. However, you can still find these relics of the past in some places. We are lucky enough to still have many New England general stores in Connecticut; many have been here for decades. One of our favorites is the Riverton General Store. This historic building has been a pillar of the small community for over a century. Not only does this place sell wares as you’d expect at a general store, but it also houses a cafe that has some of the very best sandwiches in Connecticut.
Riverton General Store/Facebook
Richard English/Google Maps
Each sandwich includes 1/4 pound of meat, and you can even opt for wraps or gluten-free bread. There are also vegetarian selections
Riverton General Store
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Address: Riverton General Store, 2 Main St, Riverton, CT 06065, USA
