Alberta General Store & Deli

A great place to stop for a quality bite to eat that won't break the bank.

After getting engaged in SC, my new fiancee and I drove back up to our hometown in NJ. We, like many of the other reviewers, were looking for something that wasn't just generic fast food off of I-85. Yelp led us to the General Store, and I must say, this is just small-town charm and the friendliest people you will ever meet! They made all of our food fresh, and it was great on the budget. They even gave us a sample of the Brunswick Stew. The food was delicious - our sandwiches felt like they had the love & care that our mothers used to put into them back in the day when we took box lunches to school.

The food is delicious, but my favorite part is the people. They are just so nice to everyone that comes in, and they love their town. It is so nice to see people that still have hometown pride. They have a town dog, Albert, who hangs out in the thrift shop across the street, but apparently goes home at night with the General Store owners. He is adorable and sweet. They also support one another - I even got to buy some "Bug-Off" soap that was made by a local single mother.

And the best part? They have local children decorate their paper to-go bags at the General Store. One look at the initials on the bottom of the bag, and the lady helping us knew exactly which child it was.

You must stop here; even if you aren't hungry, you can always use the warm smiles and welcoming you get from this shop!

The Alberta General Store & Deli is as local as local can get.  A highway backup combined with a little pre-dinner hunger were the reasons I detoured from I-85. A brief glance at Yelp came up with this little place with 18 Five Star Ratings.  ITS A LITTLE HARD TO FIND, BUT WELL WORTH THE DETOUR!!!  

On a healthy kick, I opted for the Brunswick Stew and Caramelized Yellow Squash and Onions.  To encourage community development, they invite visitors to visit the consignment bazar across the street saying, "We'll ring the bell when your food's ready".  

The dishes were so good, I took four frozen containers of stew home, along with trading recipes with "Chef Chuck".  Yes, Charles gave me his recipe for Squash & Onions in exchange for my famous Basel Frittata (includes enough fresh basel to make a salad)--Let me know if it shows up on the menu, I am sure they will make it taste greatL