The plaque on the outside states this building was first established in 1892. Walk in and we find a charming vintage interior that’s well maintained. On display(but not for sale) is a collection of old or weird items that the store has collected over the years… a can of Reese brand chocolate covered caterpillars, lotus roots slices in syrup(I think I’ve had those, haha) Because the store specializes in European imports, you will find some interesting items that are not typically available in chain grocery stores. Worth a visit if you are in the area.
Ernie E.
Classificação do local: 3 Denver, CO
Check out the beautiful building, vintage advertising and bins as well as the original«Solitaire» sign outside. Try to be considerate & polite to the bitter, haggard woman behind the counter who is obviously sick of tourists asking about the antique store shared in the adjacent space.(She’s probably really nice first thing in the AM after having had her coffee.)
Leah O.
Classificação do local: 4 Minneapolis, MN
We stopped here on our way up to Avon on a lark because– let’s face it– we are food tourists. Museum? Nah. Grocery store that looks cute and old? Done. This store had all of its original wood– the floors and the checkout counter had obviously been well-loved since the 1870s. The store specializes in European imports– everything from double salt licorice from the Netherlands, to lingonberry syrup from Sweden, plus an awesome selection of local goods. We picked up a Wild Plum Jam, and some amazing New York cheddar, candy cigarettes(WHEN have you seen them last?!), birch beer, and crackers. The stop we made here was essential to braving exactly four hours of bumper to bumper, snowy-slippy-dangerous-scary driving to Avon. Hard to be scared when you’re chomping on cow tails, sipping birch beer, and listening to Bob Dylan.