Historic Thompson’s Store

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What You'll Find

  • Hand-Cut Meats
  • Fresh Produce
  • Local Jams and Honeys
  • Fine Wines
  • Craft Beer
  • Unique Gifts

Thompson’s Store has served downtown Saluda since 1890. It is North Carolina’s oldest continually operating grocery store. Visitors can shop for gourmet foods, hand-cut meats, fresh produce, local jams and honeys, fine wines, craft beers, household staples, and gifts. The store blends everyday essentials with specialty items that appeal to residents and travelers.

More than a neighborhood grocery, Thompson’s Store brings together residents and visitors on Main Street. The store continues to serve both the local community and visitors exploring Main Street. Its welcoming atmosphere and broad selection make it a favorite stop in downtown Saluda, NC.

 

Interior view of a deli counter with a long glass display case full of cheeses and meats, in a shop with wooden floor and green pendant lights.
Interior of a cozy grocery store with wooden floors, long shelves of snacks and jars, and a red display cart in the center
Interior of a market with a long wooden display table stocked with wine bottles, snacks, and meats, plus refrigerated cases along the right wall.

24 E Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773