1489 Murray’s Mill Road
Catawba, NC 28609

Murray’s Mill Historic District sits along the banks of Balls Creek, preserved and interpreted by the Catawba County Historical Association. Take in the mill, house, dam, trails, and especially Murray & Minges General Store, where you’ll find gifts, a bar, ice cream, and an enticing array of gifts and specialty foods.

400 S. Church St.
Uptown, Charlotte

2320 N. Davidson St.
NoDa, Charlotte

1500 W Morehead St
West Charlotte

1414 S. Tryon St., Suite 120
Southend, Charlotte

Rhino Market & Deli has everything an urban neighbor needs, including wines and beers by the glass, can, or bottle, locally made cheeses, chocolates, soft drinks, kombucha, ice creams, and, yes, seasoned pecans. Want more? The kitchen’s ready with a full breakfast and lunch menu, to stay or to go.

Atherton Mill
2000 South Blvd, Unit 430
Charlotte, NC 28203

Charlotte’s finest cocktail supply and beverage lifestyle shop caters to the cocktail enthusiast. You’ll find bar essentials and accessories that blend functionality with presentation, fine drinkware and tableware, even books. For novices, they offer classes and private events on making and serving cocktails, and how to pair cocktails with foods.

751 NC-16
Denver, NC 28037

Don’t let the name fool you, this enticing shop offers wines, unique gifts, including pieces by local artists, unique home décor, local food items, and yes, flowers in wonderful bouquets for any occasion. They also host evening events like painting, pottery making and wine tasting, so plan to visit soon. 

4819 NC Hwy 16 Business, Denver, NC 28037
2132 N Center St., Hickory, NC 28601

This is the place to shop in Denver and Hickory for seasonal produce and flowers, much of it grown on their own farm, plus syrups, canned and pickled vegetables, baked goods, locally made ice creams, cocktail mixes, and snacks. This place is always busy, and weekends feature food trucks and special events.

14906 Brown Mill Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078

You’ll find seasonal fresh produce grown at the store’s own farm, and local goodies such as pickles, jams, and butters, fresh eggs, grains, plus vegetable plants, mums, and Christmas trees. This is truly and old-fashioned store with a wood floor and a latch-less front door that swings in and out.

117 Meadowbrook Drive
King, NC 27021

Owners Chris and Christina Brunner opened The Market in 2020 expressly to bring amazing local products from local people to the greater community around King. They carry snack foods, meats, dairy, coffee, spices, art, crafts and more. The store is open Wednesday through Friday from 11:00-6:00 and Saturday 10:00-4:00.

922 Hwy 18 N.
Lawndale, NC

From peaches, melons, berries, and apples grown on their farm to ice cream and canned items, this third-generation family roadside store is a gem in the foothills of the South Mountains. They even offer educational tours. Stop by and ask for Alan or Betty, and say Aunt Patricia sent you!

15725 Mooresville Rd,
Mooresville, NC 28115

A premium butcher shop and country store, it’s everything that a local store should be. Here you’ll find locally sourced snacks, cheeses, sweets, prepared foods, custom gift baskets, and more. They take pride in supporting area farms and manufacturers to give customers flavorful foods, plus seasonal gifts and home décor.

146H Mooresville Commons Way
Mooresville, NC 28117

You will feel inspired the moment you step into this lovely boutique. Its name is a reminder that sweet grass replaces negativity with a peaceful atmosphere. You’ll find some specialty foods for adult snacking or parties, tasteful home décor, and entertainment items to use yourself or give as a gift.