While we’d like to think that we have everything that we need right here in the Queen City, sometimes there’s a need to travel outside of Buffalo. The perfect excuse to do some shopping and relive the good old days, visiting any one of New York’s few remaining general stores is a charming outing that’s worth taking. If you travel just an hour south, you’ll discover a historic little shop that’s been around for nearly 150 years.

Down in the darling town of Ellicottville in Cattaraugus County, the Ellicottville Country Store has a history that dates back to 1870.
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The original general store was turned into one of our state’s first Harley Davidson shops in the 1930s, but the building returned to its roots as a general store shortly after and has been winning over the hearts of visitors ever since.
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The shop has a little bit of everything, featuring items like kitchenware, home decor, books, jewelry, and a variety of antiques that come from several local dealers.
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The country store is two stories, so be sure to head upstairs to find even more amazing finds to take home with you.
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Stepping through the door feels like entering a vintage home. It's hard to find places like this that fill you with so much nostalgia.
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One of our favorite things about the Ellicottville Country Store is the attached Ashford Junction Diner!
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At the diner, you can find delicious eats like double Belgian waffles, homemade soups and pies, as well as classic sandwiches and burgers.
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Pay a visit to the Ellicottville Country Store and Ashbury Junction Diner to do some shopping and dining that you'll never forget.
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The Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques is located at located at 5364 NY-242, Ellicottville, NY 14731. It's open on Wednesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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