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Charles E Barnes Store
13726 Buffalo Rd, Clayton, NC 27527, United States
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Charles E Barnes Store
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Sh
Review โ„–1

Great country store! They have a variety of local items. Simple Natural ice cream๐Ÿ™Œ Itโ€™s the best! The owner was delightful. They have different food trucks set up and ice cream truck out back. Picnic tables in the back area along with a tree swing. It is worth a stop to check them out.

Sh
Review โ„–2

This is my favorite little corner in JoCo! Love this store, the family and all of the fun goodies they offer daily!

c
Review โ„–3

I was just here with my wife getting some breakfast from the Brown Bag Bagels food truck, and we decided to browse the store while we were waiting for our order. I walked in and said hello to the gentleman at the register who instead of talking with his patrons or asking if they need any help he stalks them around the store. Nearly every aisle he was there with us just starring at us and said nothing. Like a weirdo. I was going to buy one of the cute local mugs they sell there until I turned around and noticed he moved even closer to us! Curious if yall do this to all new folks that walk in your store or just a POC ๐Ÿค” I dont know if this was the owner or what but way to creep your patrons out and make them want to never step foot in your business again.

Ka
Review โ„–4

The man who attends the store is very angry, he does not give a good service, I will never go Back in there.

Li
Review โ„–5

First time in with my 15 month old since my parents just moved here no one wearing mask not even the worker or owner! There store is fasitnacting all local made items but he acted as if he didnt want me in there didnt speak was so very rude will not be returning -EVER!!!

Li
Review โ„–6

Very friendly service and professional staff. Full of local/regional goods such as pottery, art, shirts, hats, craft beer, wine, snacks, and bottled soda. Owners are local and very knowledgable about the area.

Ch
Review โ„–7

Great old country feel. Nice reminder of my childhood..

Mi
Review โ„–8

It is what it is, an original old laid back country style corner store with a great local historian, some local and state history displays, a little bit of all your grocery and household basics, plus some unique local made products to purchase and enjoy. Its just a cozy place to hang out on the front porch of during the fall while enjoying a cup of hot cider and waving to your area neighbors passing by. Hope to see you all there for the pumpkins.

K
Review โ„–9

This is a cute wonderful store full of local/regional items! Pottery, art, shirts, hats, craft beer, wine, snacks, bottled soda. The two guys working were proud of their store and it was obvious. The perfect stop on our road trip. They also had a food truck outside with tacos! Gas and propane, too.

Sh
Review โ„–10

Love this place! Super convenient if you live in the area; worth the trip if you dont. Fantastic local products, from food to gift items. The best bacon ever. They have great food trucks. Also standard convenient store items. Very friendly and helpful staff. They support small and local businesses so support them!!

Ri
Review โ„–11

Interesting place. Very southern. Kind of gift shoppe rather than country General Store. Great assortment of beer.be prepared to pay the price but theres convenience and nostalgia youre paying for. Great choices of food vendors. They could use some additional seating for when food vendors are there.

An
Review โ„–12

This is must-visit for anyone that lives in the area or is passing by. Theyve recently expanded to start selling beer and they have a great selection for a corner store! They occasionally have variety packs as well. Sodas, single beers, and snacks can be consumed on-site in the sitting area inside or on the porch. C.E. Barnes hosts events frequently including food trucks, wine/beer tastings, and open air markets. They do a great job keeping up with the changing world and offering something for everyone!

Da
Review โ„–13

Recommend going here at least twice. Once for the decor and second time to purchase some good items - the drink selection is great. The t-shirts and printed items are unique. Antiques are everywhere, a blast from the past! Go here soon!

Ma
Review โ„–14

Cute country store with local products. The owner is very nice and knowledgeable about the local products they sell. Love the little seating area inside!

La
Review โ„–15

Great local store with old town charm. We love this local store. They often have good trucks and events for customers to enjoy.

Da
Review โ„–16

Great country store. The owners are local and really great people yo do business with. Lots of food trucks located outside with a variety of different foods to choose from.

Er
Review โ„–17

Great โ€œold fashionedโ€ type general store like when I grew up. Everything is a convenience store these days - nice to take a little break when I visit Barnes!

Sh
Review โ„–18

Wow ๐Ÿ˜ฎ friendly staff, owner is amazing Definitely make sure there customers are satisfied ๐Ÿ˜Š.This store is like walking in your first store as a little girl ๐Ÿ˜ old school store for shore its amazing how it was the owners great grandfathers who build back in decades,decor is phenomenal, definitely a spot you should stop by to take a look for yourself.Also food truck outside on Tuesdays that have great steak tacos.Also Cash points located on outside.

La
Review โ„–19

Want to have an old fashioned experience of what a Country Store should be, well this is it! I love it!

Ro
Review โ„–20

Love this country store from when I first moved here and Mr. Charles gave me tomatoes, to the new transformation. Greatest store ever.

EM
Review โ„–21

Its an historical site. Mr. Charles E. Barnes passed on in 2007. His wife followed this year (2018). Store is now run by son & grandson. Contents modernized but building is still authentic.

Th
Review โ„–22

The store was fine to me until the young man was disrespectful. I said damn he didnโ€™t say sir please watch your language, no he said watch your mouth. But thatโ€™s ok if he wants to be that way heโ€™s going to be like that too the wrong person one day where it wonโ€™t end well

Sh
Review โ„–23

Love the cute store and food trucks! This place always feels like a back yard bbq that everyone is welcomed to.

Th
Review โ„–24

Some of the friendliest people you will meet. If you like an old country store feeling....this is the place for you.

Co
Review โ„–25

Unique little place. Its a throwback to times gone by. Like walking into the past. Lots of cool items.

An
Review โ„–26

I would give 0 if i could. The owner is disrespectful. They have old fashion pumps so you have to pay inside. I attempt to pump my gas and he grabs my arm takes my card sticks his finger in my face a d proceeds to tell me to go inside 1st. After I confront him about the unnecessary man handling. He throws my card in my face and says leave now before you tote a bullet

B
Review โ„–27

Awesome place. Super old school country, very nice staff and tons of locally made items. Meat, honey, clothes, etc.

no
Review โ„–28

Neat little store with local goods and craft beers. Also features food trucks. A tad pricey, but a great treat

N
Review โ„–29

Great history here. Store has been in the family for generations. They have several local foods and a good selection of t-shirts and caps.

Ni
Review โ„–30

Friendly people and food trucks often. Selection is good, but small. Best to stop by for a snack.

Jo
Review โ„–31

Nice country store. I was there for LP gas, and my wife found a lot of cool stuff inside.

La
Review โ„–32

Cutest little store! Great gift items and great events! #ShopLocal

Ri
Review โ„–33

Very cool place to explore. Be sure to stop and shop.

Ta
Review โ„–34

Charming little country store with a good variety of local products

Te
Review โ„–35

Poor customer service skills.

Li
Review โ„–36

I loved it because it felt like when I was a little kid and I could bring my son and buy him the things I used to buy when I was a little girl. Coke and cowtail.

He
Review โ„–37

Love seeing something other than a chain selling local goods.

Th
Review โ„–38

Vintage general store, that you should stop in and check out if you are driving by. They sell a small selection of local produce along with other nick nacks. We enjoy our quick visits here.

j
Review โ„–39

Friendliest people around! Great historical landmark! Shop Local! Buy Local! Support your local businesses!

Jo
Review โ„–40

Great little hometown store, great local selection, and the friendliest people in world working there. All you would expect from your classic, old time, down south corner store!!

Wa
Review โ„–41

Convenient, family owned. Homemade deserts. Hoop cheese and much much more

St
Review โ„–42

I love that I can bring my kids to this family run store and have them experience the kindness and atmosphere that the Barnes family has created and kept going for so long.

ra
Review โ„–43

Always friendly service and merchandise that is unique.

Br
Review โ„–44

Just takes me back in time. Great owners, great staff, GREAT PLACE!

Ja
Review โ„–45

Wonderful mom and pop type place the staff are the friendliest people on earth. Worth a stop if you get a chance.

No
Review โ„–46

Very nice old time feel. Love that little Store.

An
Review โ„–47

I love stopping hear for the convenience as well as the friendly people and the food trucks

Ni
Review โ„–48

Paul Barnes is a honorable man of God, and a true believer in Christ Jesus. Nick Carter.๐Ÿ˜‡

Wa
Review โ„–49

Very nice country store to get gas, chat and get a quick snack or coffee. Food trucks often there early in morning for breakfast and late for dinner since this is on the corner of a busy intersection.

Ra
Review โ„–50

Love the desire to keep family traditions alive.

Ed
Review โ„–51

Check their FB page for scheduled food truck and local items in store. Whats not to love about an icon like this one!

De
Review โ„–52

Neat, friendly & not over priced. You can find unusual gifts.

Gr
Review โ„–53

Friendly local store. something about this place always brings a lot of joy to me.

Ph
Review โ„–54

Friendly folks and we enjoy the food trucks that visit

se
Review โ„–55

Very friendly folks and a selection of locally produced foods for sale. Definitely worth a stop if youre passing by!

Ch
Review โ„–56

Had a great Food Truck Friday!

Lo
Review โ„–57

Mmmmmm wafflws!

Er
Review โ„–58

Theyve got the big connect 4 out now!Time to party

De
Review โ„–59

Awesome little country store!

J
Review โ„–60

Very Nice Store If Interested In Older Items,,,

Ke
Review โ„–61

Down home country store with great atmosphere

K
Review โ„–62

Friendly people and down home atmosphere

Ke
Review โ„–63

Great place great service...

Ma
Review โ„–64

They have food trucks on most weekends, and even some weekends. Now selling craft beers.

J
Review โ„–65

My favorite place to go!

Da
Review โ„–66

Awesome place and great service

Ma
Review โ„–67

Customer service isnt good!

Ke
Review โ„–68

Friendly staff and no wait to get essentials on the way home.

Li
Review โ„–69

Great small town stop!!

Ja
Review โ„–70

Good friendly folks.

Jo
Review โ„–71

Grouchy store clerk....ugh lol

Jo
Review โ„–72

Not to friendly neighborhood store but not much product no bread milk butter not even a good place to stop for anything.

Ja
Review โ„–73

Quaint country store

Je
Review โ„–74

Old time store. Cash only

Ch
Review โ„–75

Friendly and fun.

Ka
Review โ„–76

Love this place!!

Da
Review โ„–77

A must visit country store!

Le
Review โ„–78

Not friendly to spanish people ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ

Ca
Review โ„–79

Atm in middle of nowhere

Ni
Review โ„–80

Love!

un
Review โ„–81

Very welcoming

De
Review โ„–82

Love this place!

K
Review โ„–83

Cool

Na
Review โ„–84

Local

Ar
Review โ„–85

Stop for drink

Co
Review โ„–86

Friendly people

Di
Review โ„–87

Happening Place!!

Cy
Review โ„–88

Best place !!!!!!

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  • Address:13726 Buffalo Rd, Clayton, NC 27527, United States
  • Site:https://facebook.com/CEBarnesStore/
  • Phone:+1 919-553-6551
Categories
  • General store
  • ATM
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:6:30AMโ€“6:30PM
  • Wednesday:6:30AMโ€“6:30PM
  • Thursday:6:30AMโ€“6:30PM
  • Friday:6:30AMโ€“6:30PM
  • Saturday:6:30AMโ€“6:30PM
  • Sunday:7AMโ€“4PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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