“Our vision is to be the heart of our community. We strive to provide exceptional food and local goods, pantry staples, warm hospitality, and a welcoming space where neighbors and visitors connect.”
— Belmont General Store Vision Statement
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Black and white photo of seven men standing in front of a building with signs that read 'Belmont Post Office' and 'R.R. Dana'.
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The Belmont General Store was founded in 1843 in the heart of Belmont village, serving as a cornerstone of local life in the rural community. One hundred and eighty years later the general store still strives to carry that spirit! Good community and good food is what we are passionate about!

A woman holding a baby receives an ice cream cone from a man as they stand in front of a commercial ice cream machine. The woman smiles as the baby taps the ice cream, and the man is smiling.

Michael and Alissa Chronert purchased The Belmont General Store in 2023. Alissa has cherished memories of visiting Belmont every summer and winter since childhood, spending time at her family’s cabin. After graduating college and moving to New York, she returned nearly every weekend to enjoy all that the state has to offer.

When the store closed in 2022 and was put up for sale, Alissa couldn’t stop thinking about the endless possibilities for the cornerstone of Belmont. The General Store held a special place in her heart, filled with fond memories of burgers and ice cream.

The couple, who married that summer, planned to reopen the store quickly after its winter closure. However, as renovations began, they realized the building needed more extensive repairs than anticipated. Coupled with a few additional life events, they decided to take extra time to ensure the store was ready to welcome the community back.

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