Ehlers General Store opened in Cornucopia, Wisconsin in 1915 and has been serving the community with groceries and supplies ever since. It was founded by a bookkeeper who lost his job with the local lumberyard and needed a new source of income. It turns out he went into the right business. Read on and see why it is now one of the best Wisconsin general stores.
This awesome shop has received some upgrades in the more than 100 years that they've been around.
They now have wifi, serve pre-made food as well as groceries from local farms, and offer unique findings like Ahi tuna. (BTW, Cornucopia, Wisconsin is a very cool town!).
The pre-made food began with homemade pizza, which the shop serves on select days.
The pizza features out-of-this-world homemade pesto sauce and was an instant hit. It's some of the best pizza in Wisconsin.
Now they've incorporated tacos into the menu, and the town has gone wild.
Put together by special guest Chef Cheryl O'Brien, formerly of a local restaurant, the tacos blend classic and contemporary Mexican flavors for an unforgettable gastro experience.
In these ways, they may have gotten a little bit hipper.
But the mission remains the same as when the business opened its doors in Wisconsin in the early 1900s (in 1915, to be exact).
The number one priority of the store is to provide for the local community.
They accomplish this by offering a range of goods and necessary supplies and by representing local farmers by selling their produce.
Due to the harsh winters in Wisconsin, the store is only open seasonally from May through December, and during that time it becomes a hub of community activity.
Neighbors in this inviting Wisconsin small town meet there, swap news, and enjoy each other's company while picking up their weekly necessities.
For a business to last more than 100 years, it must have a huge impact on the community. And visitors to Ehlers General Store see that impact every time they come by. It's not just a store, but a neighborhood connector and a fosterer of community spirit.
For more information, check out the Ehlers General Store website, as well as the Ehlers General Store Facebook page.
Have you ever been to the classic general store? If so, what was your favorite part? Did you order the tacos? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below!
Do you know of any other general stores in Wisconsin? If not, be sure to read These 10 Charming General Stores In Wisconsin Will Make You Feel Nostalgic.
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