A unique general store since 1896
 
 
1 Still River Road
Harvard, Massachusetts 01451
978.430.0062
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Quarterdeck Fresh Fish

For pick up at The General.

  • Simply sign up for the FishMail which is sent every Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Then call The Quarterdeck at 978-897-9165, before 3:00 pm on the day of pick up -  every Wednesday and Friday.
  • Place your order and pay using your credit card.
  • Pick up is at The General every Wednesday and Friday between 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm.

If you would like to receive the FishMail, CLICK HERE to sign up today!


Local Gelato

What a Gelato day! Eduardo brought his seasonal flavors OF gelato to The General — it was an education - remember Gelato is made from milk and not cream resulting in less butter fat; it is also mixed at a slower speed to the high velocity mix of ice-cream, which means, less ice and less air ( ice cream can contain as much as 50% air with Gelato about half of that) and that translates into value and quality all round.


THE CHEESE IS AT THE GENERAL

 THIS WEEK IS CREAMY AND STINKY:

  • OMA - VON TRAPP (YES THAT FAMILY) RAW COWS MILK WASHED RIND
  • SWISS RACLETTE - WINTER MELTING CHEESE
  • CHAMPLAIN VALLEY TRIPLE CREME
  • WINNEMERE - WRAPPED IN SPRUEC BARK
  • FUZZY WHEEL - TWIG FARM
  • LA TUR

AND MORE TO CELEBRATE WARM KITCHENS AND COZY FIREPLACES

SOFT CHEESE HAS LESS COLESTEROL THAN HARD

THERE IS NOTHING THAT SAYS WELCOME LIKE GOOD CHEESE

 


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Latest From the Local Harvard Press

New owners of Harvard General Store revive sense of community
"They weren't looking for a general store. The historic three-story structure anchoring Harvard Commons found Lyn and Adam Horowitz anyway.” Click here to read the full story.

Click here to check out some of the past news stories that have appeared in the local papers on The General Store.

Ellen Harasimowicz sent us this marvelous image of the Historic district and The General - many thanks

Control Click to open the "view image" and enjoy a perspective we never see


New and Featured Products

Check out a sampling of products we're pleased to offer at The Harvard General Store. In the coming months, we'll launch an online storefront, where you'll be able to browse our inventory as well as selections from our partner vendors, and complete your purchase online. Stay tuned!

A magnificant entire 80lb wheel of Cravero summer grassfed Parmigiano-Reggiano is coming to The General - but you need to book your chunk

SOLD OUT -  we will celebrate and divide Sunday evening 13th at 6:00 upstairs@TheGeneral

Since 1855, generations of the Cravero family have been overseeing the “staggionatura” (cheese maturing) of the highest quality D.O.P Parmigiano-Reggiano. The Cravero family maintains cheese aging facilities both in Emilia Romagna and in the now famous town of Bra, home of Slow Food, where the family business has been headquartered for centuries.

www.cravero-cheese.it

  • Demand is high so we will syndicate the wheel. Minimum 1lb orders please.
  • It will sell at an unprecedented syndicated price of $18.95 per lb. - check it out.
  • To reserve a chunk of exceptional cheese ahead of the holiday, please email us at adam@harvardgeneralstore.com and let us know how much you want.
  • We will then invite everyone who has a share in the wheel to a General cutting party once the boat comes in and the cheese clears customs.
  • ETA is second week in December - please put your order in early.
  • The book build is open and there is only a limited amount.
  • Once sold we close the book.
The General is First
The General is First

We are the first cafe, even before New York or Boston, to bring in the Ripple Cup - Give it up to the Aussie who put the sleeve into the most elegantly designed biodegradable cup in the coffee business. ONLY at THE GENERAL!

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The Technivorm Coffee Brewer Is Here
The Technivorm Coffee Brewer Is Here

This is the only home brew equipment that gets the temperature and duration right. It is handmade and has a real copper coil that ensures the water leaves the spout within the narrow range between not extracting the essence of the coffee and burning it. It is no wonder home brewed coffee never tastes just right.

Click on "read more" to view the COOKS ILLUSTRATED VIDEO which explains why one buys the Technivorm.

This exceptional thermal brewer sells for $265 and the glass carafe sells for $245.

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Hours

Josie with her fresh pies for Thanksgiving

80 lbs of cheese is cut and distributed to member of the syndicate

STORE HOURS

Monday – Friday
6:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday
7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday
8:30 am to 7:00 pm


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Photos

Photos of the Harvard General Store, our staff and customers.

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History 101

Click here to learn about the history of our General Store with lots of great old photos.


The Spirit of Harvard

Harvard General Store - our responsibility. Renown story teller, Jay O'Callahan was commissioned in 1982 to create a story that would celebrate the spirit of Harvard. Those he interviewed ”went back to talking about the general store, and couldn't seem to get away from it”.

Click on the link to read Jay's wonderful story. It gives us a sense of perspective to ensure we bring the Harvard General Store back to it's full potential. Click here to read the full story.