Still kicking in 2025! Last store before Hancock. SupPoRt LoCaL!!
+. Ambiance is OLD (and disappearing). VT country store serving local Ripton residents, Bread Loaf and travellers on 125.
+. Local and national packaged goods. The variety is small but they carry many things you may want without having to make a long drive, enroute to ?, picnics, camping, hikes etc. They do have fresh local produce for sale too. In addition, RCS serves as mail stop for locals. RCS is not your go to for your big shopping trip, but a convenient stop over. They have a single gas pump but IDK if it is in service.
+. Prices are a bit higher given tiny mountainous Mom and Pop.
++. Service is friendly with a scoop of local knowledge. If you need directions of local (unmarked or detailed directions) interests, they are a good bet.
+. Parking is 2-3 spots in front
With many small local proprietors shutting shops due to online competition, I'm happy to find RCS is still in business! I've visited them over the past 25 years and will continue to support them every time I visit VT. On this stop, I bought Vergennes chocolate. read more