On my way to the sunflower maze, I realized we hadn't eaten lunch. Shortly thereafter, I located a building that appeared to serve lunch. Here is what I have learned about this building: Built in 1883, it is the second-oldest continuously operating business in the county. Hainesville holds the second-coldest temperature in New Jersey and Sussex County, at -32° F. Like you'll find in small Vermont towns, this is a local place that has a little bit of everything on the shelves and behind the counters. It is truly a general store in the big box era. Like you'll find in small Vermont towns, everyone in this building is wonderful to talk to, including everyone behind the counter (young and old) and anyone who walks in. This is clearly locals serving locals, and it survives on this community spirit. It also survives on the delicious food they serve. I ordered up a custom melt and my companion had one of their menu lunch items. We agreed that the deli is generous with ingredients, the food was delicious, and fresh-cooked. One of the best hidden gems NJ has to offer. Don't miss Hainesville next time you're up this way for any reason. High Point. Mahwah. Catskills. May it all be served by this lovely store for 150 more years to come. read more

Hainesville General Store - Menu and counter space - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

They used to be amazing. For years before and after they bouth the store their bakery products were top shelf and I would buy their muffins a dozen at a time. A year or so ago they shut down the main store and their Deli only is open with limited hours. But still the muffins and bakery items were good. Now we got their blueberry muffins again today, and I don't know if they stopped making their own and outsourced. But their muffins are like every other pasty store bought gross muffin out there. Very disappointing. No reason to keep returning now. read more

Best breakfast sandwiches in the area. Call ahead and it waiting for you. Great sandwiches with reasonable price. I try to stop buy as often as possible. read more

For the exorbitant prices, one should be able to expect better. A good selection but is terribly overpriced for the area. We won't be going there again. read more

staff is friendly but the prices are outrageous. They could do so much more business if they didn't charge park avenue prices for everything. read more

So very welcoming atmosphere! They do have AMAZING pies! Mixed berry and apple crumb Home bottled root beer, black cherry, etc Beautiful looking dessert case read more

We decided to try the Shepard's Pie . Heated in the oven for 350 *. Absolutely AMAZING. I highly recommend this friendly local business. read more

Hainesville General Store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

Amazing selections. Delicious food. Charming store all around. Sandwiches are huge. Selfishly I wish they were open longer hours.

Awesome country store with great food, sandwiches and awesome bakery goods. Outstanding pies. We love the apple pie

Another fabulous find out here in the countryside generally I drive out of my way to stop by here cuz they may have the best pies I've ever eaten in my life! Along with a pretty darn good deli sandwich area and outside seating. Beware if you Google directions on Yelp it will not bring you to the store. call and ask for directions or directly go to Google Maps. read more

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Great sandwiches. Pastrami Reuben and a Jersey Sloppy Joe. Big, big sandwiches, very good value for the price. We also grabbed a piece of carrot cake and apple pie -- recommended by a friend and they were both excellent. My only quibble was with the cake - I prefer cream cheese icing, but otherwise the cake itself was outstanding. Chocolate chip cookies were also very good and well priced. Highly recommended to grab & go or sit on the nice shady porch. read more

Very expensive for what you get also owner is rather rude and put off the air as he really just want you to buy things get out also talks crap about other businesses just really not a nice guy seems very arrogant got a few sandwiches asked for pickles got two slices in a bag sandwiches fell apart also seems like more salad on it then meat read more

The place has not changed in years same people there today got two cheesesteaks and two sodas cost us $28 those are the most expensive cheesesteaks I've ever gotten and they were not that good the meat was dry not much onions or peppers just very sad we will not be back read more

There are not enough stars on this app. I was passing thru to PA this morning and hungry. I ordered a jersey staple Taylor ham egg and cheese SPK (salt pepper ketchup) what I received was the holly grail of said jersey staple! It was the perfect roll fresh and crips that followed a perfectly cooked egg that the salt and pepper complimented like a glorious symphony! Then four perfectly cooked Taylor Ham slices! Between all that was the American cheese in its place and melted to perfection. The ketchup followed up like the grand finally. Everything was symmetrically placed and made with Love. The most magical breakfast sandwich I have had in my 20 years enjoying this Jersey breakfast. I normally would have taken a picture but it was so incredible i decided to enjoy it all to myself. Thank you so much!!! read more

Always wanted to stop in and today was the day. Picked up the Apple Crumb Cake. It is $14.95 but it weighs like four pounds, not a skimpy supermarket cake. It is truly crumby on top and moist and fruity underneath. Well worth it for a special treat. read more

Hainesville General Store - a pie in a box - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

food is good, but no bathroom, putting them in violation of NJ code. they were rude about this, so I will make a complaint to the NJ DOH.

The best cleanest friendliest General Store you will ever going to food is homemade and the pies are amazing

The staff and owner are such lovely and kind people. We came in to try the "Blue Ribbon" pies and my oh my they are delicious. We travel all the way from Paterson NJ just to get a pie at least once a month. The apple crumb is our favorite but trust me you can't go wrong with any of the pies and also try the signature breakfast sandwich I can't think of the name but you'll know it when you see it. read more

We were staying up in Sandyston and although I had not been up there in a while, I remembered that the Layton General Store made amazing breakfast sandwiches. Not getting cell service, which is usual, but having a menu (that was apparently old- as we found) that said they opened at 7:00 am, we left around 10:00...and upon arriving, we were told, from out the window of the Store, that they didn't open until 11:00...old menu aside, how do you serve breakfast if you first open at 11:00...on a Saturday! So, we left, drove a little north up 206, and we stopped outside of the Hainseville General Store...and it's all that the Layton General Store was and much more. Very well done pork roll egg and cheese sandwiches and equally as good lunch sandwiches too, all served up by very courteous and friendly people. We got the basics because we had to get back to go tubing but everything in the deli case looked good and the store itself was very, old school cool with stuff hanging on the walls. So, if you are up in Layton or Sandyston, and you just want a quick breakfast or grab and go lunch, stop in and hit this place up. NOTE- to the Layton General's defense, the Greek couple who purchased it reportedly serve up some of the best Greek food in the area so they might have just chosen to go that route in lieu of serving breakfast. read more

Owners are super friendly !! I recommend their pies . I haven't been disappointed yet by any flavor ! Huge portions and made fresh. They have a deli sections with a wide variety or deli meats and a small grocery section. You can also find some small home goods and cook books available to purchase. And so much more . I would recommend stopping in when you are in the area. read more

Hainesville General Store - a box of cookies - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

In what might be inspired culinary genius they have created the ultimate breakfast sandwich - the Ponzi. Pepperoni, scrambled eggs, peppers and provolone on a Portuguese roll. Award winning pies. Very friendly staff. Overall a must stop if you are in the area. read more

Hainesville General Store - Breakfast menu. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

Best pie in New Jersey! My sister and I drove by this place on the way to hike the Delaware water gap. They had a sign for 1st place pie at the NJ state fair, so we had to stop. The woman at the counter recommended their mix berry pie (the 2016 1st place pie) and it was spectacular. My only regret is not buying a second one. Can't wait to stop for Christmas! read more

Hainesville General Store - Mix berry pie! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

Best Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwich in the State of NJ !! Customer service is Top Notch !!! Keep up the Great Work !!

Hands down best pies I've ever had. I order them every Thanksgiving and when I go for lunch -I buy one of the slices they have for sale. The guy at the register(possibly owner) is always very friendly , and ready with suggestions. The Ponzi breakfast sandwich is awesome too-peppers,eggs cheese and pepperoni. You really can't go wrong with any of their offerings!! They are cash only. Worth a visit!! read more

If you read this then you must absolutely stop heck you have to go out of your way and stop at this place. The pies are amazing and weigh 5lbs easily made fresh daily. Their deli sandwiches are fantastic and are a great size for the amount they charge. Attached a pic of the apple crumb they have. My only gripe is not having pecan pie. But seriously if your driving up or down rt15 do yourself the favor and stop in. Not many of these places are around anymore. read more

Hainesville General Store - a piece of apple crumb pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branchville, New Jersey

I stopped by here because the sign out front claims best pie at the state fair! Well I'll be darned! This was the best pie I've ever had, sorry Mom. Fresh out of the oven and still warm. Seriously, if you're in the area, stop by. read more

Love love love this place! Amazing baked goods, delicious sandwiches, award winning pies!! All of that and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Bob and Megan are like family!! read more

Great home made pie. We had apple cherry crumb.

Fabulous pies! Really good food and selection. Nice antiques to look at while you wait for food to be prepared. My only complaint is that they accept cash only. There is an ATM on site, though. read more

We stopped here after driving by 100 times and lucky for us we did. This place makes a delicious pie. We had the chocolate ganache and it was amazing. Yes it was $18 and worth every penny. We will be back. read more

Can't say enough about THE HGS! Their pies are the best in the state! Their breakfast and lunch sandwiches are delicious! My favorite is the Italian sub! You won't have a bad meal here! read more

Excellent pies and lunch menu. Friendly service and hometown authenticity. We ate lunch here several times and the food was incredible. And inexpensive! Great place to stop for a quick meal when day tripping! read more

Bob and Megan are 2 of the nicest people you will ever meet. Their food and service is exemplary. My wife and I are huge fans of the lunch specials. Living close by makes this our go to deli on the weekends. If you haven't tried the pies they offer, you're missing out! read more

Stopped here for lunch. The deli sandwich was fine - a little dry. This place lives up to their reputation for their pies - the coconut custard was outrageously good. So few places pull off a decent coconut custard. So glad we found it!!! read more

Omg the pies here are delicious! We stopped by after seeing their sign outside that said award winning pies. Boy they were not lying! The apple crumb pie was beyond delicious. They won first place for all of their pies except for one their blueberry which they got 2nd place for. read more

Great Pies. Great Omelettes. Great selection of curios and antiques for those inclined. I tend to stop there weekly.