Driving up a down New England these past few months for our weekly date days… Whether it’s visiting old estates, checking out local bakeries, clam shacks or general stores, just getting out and exploring a different part of the country, has been an absolute blast.
Last week the HH and I went to Peru.
Peru, Vermont that is… for lunch at J.J. Hapgood’s General Store and Eatery. Built in 1808 as a small home and later operating as a general store, “J.J. Hapgood General Store & Eatery, which first opened in 1827, was the longest continuously-run general store in Vermont until closing in disrepair in 2009.”
The original building was torn down in 2013 and Juliette {who was originally from Peru, VT} and her husband Tim Britton rebuilt the store. The Britton’s were able to recycle many items from the old building, including the cash register, glass cheese case, the bell from the old door and many of the original beams. There are also wood shelves and cases sprinkled throughout the store and honestly, the store does have that old timey feel to it.
Penny candy, local cheese, maple syrup, wine, chocolates, picnic lunch supplies on the go and milk to grab on the way home from work. What more could you ask for in a New England general store these days?
Oh wait… a sit down eatery within the walls of the store {or on the patio if you prefer} also seems to be a requirement for a New England general store. 😉 Gaaa! Living here sometimes feels like I’m on a movie set! I just love it.
Fun fact: Before the building was torn down, the movie Baby Boom was filmed at the J.J. Hapgood General Store. {One of my favorite movies of all time!}
JJ Hapgood General Store & Eatery, I’m giving it a 5 out of 5 stars. So, if you ever find yourself in Peru, Vermont, or you’re just looking for a bite to eat in that neck of the woods, be sure and stop by. It’s totally worth the drive.
~Mavis
JJ Hapgood General Store & Eatery
305 Main St, Peru, VT 05152
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