If you’re anything like we are (and we have a sneaking suspicion that you are – why else would you be here?), you like to wander off the beaten path from time to time… or maybe even a little more often than that. You’re always on the lookout for the best restaurants in Indiana, and somewhere in there, you’re hoping for some mom-and-pop goodness you won’t find anywhere else. Well, located in Leavenworth, Indiana, is a little general store and restaurant that’s worth the trip out to get there. It’s an adorable, family-owned little general store and restaurant in Indiana, and in it, you’ll find some of the best salads and sandwiches you could ever hope for. Check out Stephenson's General Store in Leavenworth Indiana, and remember to come hungry.
Stephenson's General Store was established in 1917, making it a local tradition for more than a century now.
The place got its name from its founder - a Mr. John Ed Stephenson and his sons. They purchased an old hardware store and decided to transform it into something even bigger.
We'd say it was a success. More than 100 years later, Stephenson's General Store is, as it describes itself, a "general store in the fullest sense."
It's filled top-to-bottom with hardware, laundry stuff, knickknacks, collector's items, antiques, and lots more. You can even get some light grocery shopping done here.
But the REAL claim to fame Stephenson's General Store has is its delightful little cafe.
You can find all sorts of tasty things here, from ice cream to soups and highly creative sandwiches - like the above-pictured chicken cordon bleu sandwich...
...and this delicious pizza ...
... pizza's a sandwich, right? Okay, but, what if you fold it in half? Then, it's a sandwich. It counts. We don't make the rules.
This little general store and restaurant in Indiana also offers fresh, crisp salads, hoagies, and more, so be sure to arrive with an appetite.
When you're done with breakfast or lunch (Stephenson's is proud to serve both), be sure to leave room for dessert.
...and then, of course, be sure to grab some things to bring home.
You'll want a trophy to remember this day by.
Stephenson's General Store in Leavenworth Indiana doesn't need an official website, but here's the Facebook page for this delightfully mom-and-pop shop, where you can keep up with all the latest sales, new additions to the menu, and more. If you like this little place, be sure to check out the Nashville House, one of the best mom-and-pop shops in Indiana.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/indiana/generations-old-restaurant-in/
If after your meal, you want to burn off some of those calories, check out the hiking trails at O'Bannon Woods State Park. Also, be sure to download AllTrails+ before you leave for your trek.
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