In the tiny unincorporated town of Rockford, North Carolina, there’s an old-time general store that first opened in 1890 and it’s still going strong. Rockford General Store dishes out a quintessential timeless experience with it’s patinated old wooden floors and beautifully worn interior and exterior. Visitors here have bestowed upon it a hearty 4.4 out of 5 stars in Google Reviews, so it’s well worth a trip.
From the moment you pull up outside the store you’ll feel transported to another era.
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The porch is lined with nostalgia and inviting seating. Pull up a rocker and watch the world go by.
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Inside, you’ll find a very friendly staff ready to assist with any questions. An extensive candy counter doles out hard candies, soft candies, chocolate, candy bars, nostalgic candy, dried fruit and snacks, and even sugar free candy.
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Take your time to browse the many items the store has in stock.
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But it may be difficult to concentrate with the smell floating from the kitchen area.
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Pull up a chair for some delicious food, or better still, eat out on the porch in one of those cozy chairs.
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The store serves up a hearty hamburger or cheeseburger made just the way you like it. You can also get hot dogs, chicken tenders, a BLT, and several sandwiches, including the store’s signature fried bologna. Burgers and hot dogs are served on delicious homemade buns.
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Save room for dessert! Aside from homemade fried apple pies and brownies, Rockford General Store also serves up some of the very best sonker in all of North Carolina!
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Have you discovered the goodness at the nostalgic Rockford General Store yet?
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It’s located about 30 miles northwest of Winston Salem and 15 miles east of Interstate 77 and Elkin.
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Rockford General Store is open five days a week. The hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more from the official website for Rockford General Store and give ’em a follow on Facebook!
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Address: 5174 Rockford Rd, Dobson, NC 27017, USA
