Founded in 1843, the Belmont General Store has served as a central hub for the village of Belmont and the surrounding town of Mount Holly, Vermont, for over 180 years. It is located 15 minutes from Ludlow, situated next to Vermont’s highest-elevation post office.

Our Offerings

Provisions and Groceries The store maintains a curated selection of local Vermont-sourced products alongside essential household groceries. Notable regional offerings include:

  • Bread: Loaves from nearby producers Orchard Hill and Earth Sky Farm.

  • Dairy: Fresh milk and dairy products delivered from Monument Milk.

  • Local Specialties: Joe’s Soup, raw honey, and a wide variety of Vermont maple products.

Beer, Cider, and Wine The beverage program features beer and cider from Mount Holly Beer, a local microbrewery operated by a family member of the store’s owners. The selection includes modern hazy IPAs, single-origin lagers, and handcrafted ciders—the latter of which are produced on-site. The wine selection focuses on organic and sustainably produced varieties from Italy, France, Austria, and Spain.

Cafe and Deli The store includes a full-service cafe and deli offering:

  • Coffee: Freshly brewed coffee and espresso-based drinks with beans provided by Vermont Artisan Coffee.

  • Bakery: A rotating selection of locally sourced and house-made pastries.

  • Deli: A menu of hot and cold sandwiches available for both breakfast and lunch.

Three bags of Vermont Artisan Coffee on a wooden surface, with colorful designs and labels indicating blend types and organic certifications.
Gourmet bread and baked goods in paper and plastic bags on a wooden table, with a display of wine bottles on shelves in the background.
Classic blue sports car parked in front of a building with vintage cars and people walking around during a car show.
Freshly baked croissants on a tray in a cafe or bakery.
Bottle of Mount Holly Cider, a 2024 dry sparkling cider from Vermont, with a label featuring a blue dog holding a bottle with fruit or bubbles coming out, on a wooden surface outdoors
Five men sitting on chairs and a bench under a wooden patio, with a large black-and-white historical photograph on the wall behind them. The men are holding drinks, and the patio has a rug and a Coca-Cola cooler. The setting appears to be outdoor and
Two women in a kitchen preparing food; one is grating potatoes while the other stands behind a red stand mixer, smiling.
Interior of a grocery store with wine bottles on shelves, snack bags on stand, and baked goods on a wooden table.
Shelf of various grocery items in a store aisle, including cereals, snacks, condiments, and beverages, with a refrigerated drinks section in the background.
Display case with baked goods including slices of cheesecake, a croissant, cookies, muffins, and cinnamon rolls.
People sitting and standing outside a restaurant with orange tablecloths on tables, under a clear blue sky, in front of a white building with signs for a general store and Harry's.
Smiling woman behind bakery counter with various baked goods and tomatoes, bakery sign, and shelves with cans and products.
A smiling elderly man behind a bakery counter with baked goods, in a store with bakery signs and shelves of products.
Display of bread on a rustic wooden table in a cafe or bakery, with a vintage black-and-white photo of the Belmont Post Office and R.R. Dana in the background
Night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way galaxy above a white church with a tall spire, trees, and parked cars.