Hawkins Variety Store is an old fashioned variety store located in a historic 115-year-old building on the town square. It offers a real working old fashioned soda fountain, espresso coffees, bakery items, and homemade sandwiches. The store is full of fun things to look over, including touristy nick knacks, camping and diamond hunting gear, toys, kitchen gadgets, specialty foods, novelty candy, and homemade jams and jellies. It also features an awesome jewelry store. Visitors praise the delicious food, especially the chicken salad sandwich and other homemade sandwiches, as well as the ice cream, old fashioned sodas, real soda floats, and baked goods like the blueberry muffin. The store is described as a super cute and quaint place with the best customer service. It is a great place to stop, visit, and enjoy a sandwich or some ice cream and snacks. Many say it is a must-visit when in town.
