I had heard Mystic was a great little blast from the past, but it's apparently too much of a blast from the past. They sell confederate flag items. I thought this store was adorable and I had racked up almost $300 in early Christmas gifts when I was approaching the register and saw a large rack of bumper stickers, one of which was a confederate flag. Racists don't get my money, so I put down all of my stuff and walked out. read more

Franklin's is located in Old Mystic Village amongst some really great places to shop and eat. There a lot to look at in Franklin's, but I go back for the food goods. I like spicy things and they have managed to stock up on some really great stuff. The heat ranges from chipotle to ghost peppers. Slats, salsa, pickles ( i really love the spicy pickled garlic!), soups... you name it. I also like their cheeses, although its not what I go there for. I also like to peruse their books. There are some interesting books about the local area. Did I mention the fudge? They give out samples... It's a great place to visit. If you are ever at Old Mystic Village, take the time to stop in. We eat some pizza so we don't in hungry. :) read more

They charged me sales tax on a sweatshirt under $50.00. According to connecticut law under $50 is exempt. The sales slip for cash is shady as well as the change I might not have gotten. The women might have had an explanation but I wasn't buying it.please tell me I am wrong about the tax law and I'll be happy to take this down. . read more

My husband and I stopped in during the Garlic Festival over the weekend of 9/20-22 this year. The free samples of fudge were a big hit with me. (I did get a block to bring home and share with my in-laws.) My husband found several interesting jams and other items. It reminds me of almost all New England general stores, but that is in no way a "bad" thing. read more

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I buy fudge in every state I visit and this fudge was very good! Very smooth, fresh, creamy and shared our first family experience when my son asked for his first taste! Now that's a good memory! They also sell many different old candies, nic nacs and foods for different cooking occasions. Very busy, checkout went pretty fast though. read more

It's your typical general store. Lots of knickknacks, hard-to-find, and unique things. Went here as part of my vacation in CT, and enjoyed looking at all the different toys, funny signs, and perusing the abundant selection of jellies, mustards, spreads, syrups, baking mixes, etc. My fav part of the general store (sweettooth alert!) was the old-fashioned candy. They also have a good selection of different types of fudge, my only complaint is that you're forced to buy a pretty significant block of fudge (about 1/2 lb) which for one person is a lot of fudge!! It would be nice if they had flexibility with the amount of fudge you can purchase, I have never run into this issue anywhere else, and it seems a ridiculous policy! They certainly would have made more money from me if I couldve gotten an assortment of smaller pieces of fudge, as I opted not to buy any since I could not sample any of the ones I wanted to try, and wouldve been forced to buy a huge chunk of it. read more

I love there fudge !! I don't get there only one a year !! Never pas it up When we are there !! I Always bring back some for Home !! read more

I purchased several food items made "exclusively for Franklin's": The 5oz peanut butter cup, with bacon, had zero bacon; the "Fire and Ice" combo of pickles and jalapeños had pickles but the jalapeños had no heat to them at all. Bottom line is the food products I purchased were garbage. The bottom line is go to 7-11. read more

updated 5/12 I love this store and I really wanted to give them another chance so I went back today. Same deal as last time, the girl at the fudge counter was very nice and friendly but the cashier, who I'm starting to assume is the owner or manager was beyond rude again. This time it wasn't busy, there were 3 people in the store and I was the only person at the counter. The counter that I had to stand at for 5 full minutes while she finished her conversation with another employee and then acted like it was a pain in her ass to stop and ring me up. I gave her the attitude right back this time. I just wasn't in the mood for it. I live in a tourist town, I think its time to give the fudge here a try, rather than drive the hour to Mystic to be treated rudely I really want to give a 5 star review but I was very disappointed in today's visit. First of all this is an adorable store, looks like an old fashioned country store with a great variety of items.. Lots of food, mixed, jelly, seasonings, cheeses and the list goes on. But we all go here for the fudge. If there wasn't fudge I'd walk right by. My mom loves their fudge so whenever I'm nearby I stop and get some. It's always fresh and delicious and they'll let you try any of them. Well today I was on my way home from vacation and needed to walk around so decided to stop and get mom some fudge. As always the store was clean and orderly, well stocked.. There was so much fudge today, looked like some new flavors but I got my moms favorite and mine. The lady working the fudge counter was so nice and friendly.. Very welcoming. Patient with the lady and child in front of me that wanted samples. So I got my fudge and wait in line at the register, the cashier looked like she'd rather be anywhere else. Such a rude, negative attitude. No hello of how are you? No thank you.. So very unpleasant.. If I hadn't dealt with the fudge lady, this review would have 1 star. That's how sour of a taste I have in my mouth after my visit. There's no reason to be rude. If you don't like your job, quit. If you're not a people person don't work with them.. This won't stop me from going back but I really hope the owner or manager sees this. Your products and the rest of your help are fantastic. Get rid of that woman who was there today 4/18 around noon read more

My favorite store to stop at when in Mystic Village. Everything is great--the nuts, the salad dressings, but the best thing there is the fudge. I can honestly say that this is my favorite fudge and arguably the best in New England. Definitely try the moose tracks flavor, but all are fantastic! read more

Love the general store! There are fudge, dips, jams, soup mixes, toys and other fun stuff makes Franklin's General Store a must-see in Olde Mistick Village. read more

My favorite store in Mystic Village. Highly recommend the strawberry rhubarb jam, they have 3 sizes. Makes a great gift and is the best selling jam out of all the flavors they have, and there are many. Wish they had a fruit sweetened version of the strawberry rhubarb and samples for the other flavors. The store gives samples of the fudge of you ask, there's also a roasted nut stand in the front. They also have a variety of non-food gifts such as coasters by local artists that have a water/ocean theme. read more

This store is one of my favorite Mystic shops. Today however the cashier - a woman with short hair and a chip on her shoulder - was so incredibly rude it completely soured my view of going in which is such a shame. The cashier unknowingly knocked over an open container of dice that were for sale by the register. My friends and I, being at the front of the line, thought we'd be decent human beings and help pick them up. What we didn't realize at first was the cashier thought WE accidentally knocked them over, so despite her error (she bumped a cord connected to the register that tipped the plastic container over) she gave us a rude scowl and not once said thank you for helping. Even if we had knocked it over, if she had any customer service skills she would have been more polite. She got all gruff and gave us the receipt with nothing but a b*tchy push that came as an unfortunate surprise. Guess I'll be getting my fudge at Munson's! read more

fudge, new england souveniers, fudge, cool toys for kids, fudge, candy and fudge. what's not to like? read more

We were lied to how much fudge was placed in our box (slices are not 1/3 a pound, nor can they be cut to any size than what we they already haphazardly are) so we ended up spending more than we wanted. And then were looked at very judgmentally by the cashier and owner or manger. I never felt so awkward buying fudge in my life. I've been here many times and now no more. read more

BEST FUDGE EVER!! If you buy nothing else, buy the fudge. FYI don't refrigerate it even if it's 103 degrees outside, it turns gross. Just leave it out, it'll be fine. Someone at the store told me that and I haven't had a problem. They have a great selection of sauces and dips and foods. I spend on average $100 here every year but it's only once a year and its worth it. The hot sauces are my favorite. A lot of unique flavors. Worth the trip! read more

A typical "general store" - the kind that you can poke around in for quite a long time. We enjoyed looking at the toys, the knick knacks, the candy, you name it. read more

Don't bother getting Del's from here. They just use the mix and it's just slush and sugar.

If you're looking for fudge and you're within 30 miles, this is the place to go. 21 flavors, $11.99/lb, and they're all delicious. The only drawback is that you have to buy the pre-cut blocks, which are about 10-12 oz each. read more

Cool hard-to-find stuff that you don't need but just have to have. A mishmosh of stuff....jams, fudge, knicknacks, books, etc. I picked up a few really cool books, but resisted the urge to buy anything else. read more

Two words...Apple Butter! If your a fan of different types of jams, jellies, dip mixes, and fudge, definitely take a stroll into Frankin's General Store. It's always cool, especially after being on vacation from daily life in NYC, to walk into an old fashioned looking general store. read more

Absoluetly horrible service. Asked for a certain amount of fudge, lady threw fudge onto scale didn't even try to work with us. Went to counter to check out and waited a considerable amount of time until she looked up from her phone. Wouldn't recommend unless you want to shop at a place that is over priced and acts like you're a hassle. read more

Came here on the 4th of July and loved it! They have a bunch of cool stuff like books about New England, children's books, children's wooden toys, candy, fudge, snacks, etc etc. I bought their almonds which were delicious! They make them right there so they're fresh and warm and delicious. I also got a book on haunted New England. I will definitely be back here when I visit again! read more

Great fudge made right in the store! 21 types to choose from!!!! They're open all year round but it's so much easier to go in the winter (a lot less crowded). Prices are a little high but that's just Mystic. The staff is also very friendly, don't see that much anymore. We'll definitely be back! Amanda M.- I think you have the wrong store. They don't sell Del there. You may be thinking of The Country Store on the other side of the village. read more

Great general store. Candied nuts made on the spot. Almonds, Pecans, and Cashews. Homemade fudge. A variety of cheeses. Gift ideas and books. read more

Great place to stop and get a greeting card, look around at other items and of course get a piece of fudge. I'll be back for a return trip.

One of my favorite stores. Love the variety. It gets crowded real quick. I am happy that they carry Dave's Coffee Syrup as I can't really find it anywhere else near me (I know you can get it at the coffee owner's shop, but I don't travel around that area). read more

The best fudge! I miss living in Mystic and stopping in here from time to time. Nice little gift shop too! :) make sure to pick up some salt water taffy! read more

I first discovered this place in the summer of 2014. It was the smell of the fudge that lured me in, but I would up checking out the wooden puzzles and toys. I bought a Swing-A-Ring game, which proved to be a bit of a challenge for everyone who tried it. I haven't had a chance to try their fudge yet, but hopefully I'll get to try some this summer. I have got to go back and do some more poking around in here - I feel like my last two trips barely scratched the surface of this cool store. read more

Everything you want in a general store. Food, gifts, souvenirs, and more. The warm nuts and fudge are yummy. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that it's very crowded. Aisles are narrow and it's usually busy, so it's difficult to move around. read more

Definitely worth a visit . Nice variety of food items, sauces, dips, soup mixes , fudge etc. as well as your typical store knickknack, etc. Great smell when you walk in. Cashier/owner was friendly. Bought some cocktail sauce they recommended highly , a scampi dip, soup mix , pretzels which I devoured, popcorn . Nice variety of bottled salad dressing. Cute shop and received a discount coupon to their sister store the boardwalk which was also good place to stop for jewelry trinkets and boutique stuff. Think you'd like this one if you give it a try. read more