There might be no better place in Charlotte for local shopping than Davis General Store. In a city where the past sometimes seems to vanish into thin air, Davis General Store has staying power. Its two-story brick building at 8940 Old Statesville Road has been home to the business since 1908. It has always been a family business and still is.
Visiting this local treasure is a treat and an adventure. You never know what you’ll find, from clothing to cookware, to toys, to food. But what you might not know is that when you buy from Davis General Store, you’re supporting multiple local businesses, because many of the products are from independently owned businesses in the Carolinas, including lots of “mom and pop” businesses.
We asked for some gift ideas, and they sure delivered! But the store is packed with merchandise, so when you look at one of the pictures, you might see the perfect gift for someone on your list in the background!
Read on for the gift guide! And stop by soon to browse!
- Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Make sure to follow Davis General Store on Facebook for any updates to the hours.
Davis General Store 2023 Gift Guide
Dish Towels from Country Cotton
100% cotton dish towels and dinner napkins, handmade by Country Cotton, in Troutman, North Carolina.
$9.95
Ginger Ale and Root Beer
Give the treat of local soda, including Uncle Scott’s All Natural Root Beer and Blenheim Ginger Ale, including the spicy variety! Uncle Scott’s makes a simple, all natural root beer in Mooresville, North Carolina, and Blenheim Ginger Ale is based in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Prices vary.
Claeys Candies
Old-fashioned candy, including peppermint, wild cherry, lemon drops, sassafras and more, made by Claeys Candies, which has been in business since 1919.
$1.75
Baskets from Felts Basket Shop
These baskets are made by a family business in the mountains of North Carolina. They are incredibly sturdy and come in various sizes.
Prices vary.
Grain Mixes
Linney Water Mill, just up the road in Union Grove, North Carolina, offers stone ground corn meal mix, and Atkinson Milling Company, from Johnston County, North Carolina, offers chicken breader.
Prices start at $3.95.
Yah’s Best Products
Bring home something from Yah’s Best Products, a family company in Huntersville. Some choices include salsa, pimento cheese, collards, pickles, slaw and bleu cheese dressing.
Prices vary.
Elderberry Syrup
Sweet’s Elderberry, a local company, produces elderberry syrup, tincture and extract. Elderberry is considered a superfood, with many health benefits.
Prices vary.
Yo-yos (and pop guns!)
Looking for a fun, non-techy, stocking stuffer? How about Davis General Store branded yo-yos? There are also pop guns!
Yo-yos: $4.95
Pop guns: $10.95
Soap
Shop from a large selection of products from Grandma’s Soap and The Grandpa Soap Co. There is something for everyone.
Prices vary.
Lodge Cast Iron Pans
Give a gift that will last forever, with proper treatment. Shop for Lodge Cast Iron skillets, cornbread pans, muffin tins, Dutch ovens and more.
Prices vary.
Suspenders
Suspenders are hard to find! Davis General Store has a huge selection of suspenders! If you have someone on your list who is a fan of suspenders, you need to check out this collection. There’s even a pair that looks like it would be loved by Santa himself!
Prices vary.
Bird Seed and Bird Feeders
Don’t forget about the birds in the winter! That’s when they really need the bird seed. Davis General Store has a large selection of bird seed and feeders.
Prices vary.
Davis General Store Hats
Spread the word about Davis General Store with one of these high-quality hats!
$11.95
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