We were on vacation in the area and it was raining; a perfect time to visit the Mast General Store!…read more We slowly walked through the entire store, picked out a handful of our favorite candies and a cold bottle of pop. We sat on the front sidewalk and watched the clouds roll by. I noticed a section of the wall at the front entrance that showed the water lines at different times in history (see picture). That is the kind of history that only an old building has seen. The people that work here are glorious! Very helpful! They made our visit that much more memorable. This is a must visit location for all ages when you are visiting the area! Most Sincerely, Dayla

The Original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis, NC. It was opened by Henry Taylor back…read morein 1883 as the Taylor General Store and has been operating ever since, so they are definitely doing something right! The landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places and is quite a popular place. While you won't be able to park right out front as they did in the past, there is plenty of parking located conveniently behind the store. W.W. Mast bought a half stake of the business in 1897, then bought the other half in 1913, changing the name to Mast General Store It was truly the Amazon of its day, offering everything you could possibly need with the motto, "goods for the living, coffins and caskets for the dead," which prompted the local phrase, "If you can't buy it here, you don't need it ." When the economy changed and the original store closed in 1977, it was thankfully saved and reopened in 1980 by preservationists John and Faye Cooper The front corner of the store features an active town post office The store spans two levels with beautifully creaking floorboards that instantly let you know you are in a nostalgic place filled with history. A lot of the original advertising posters from Mr. Mast are still mounted on the walls alongside the vintage counters and fixtures The original cast iron potbellied wood stove is still used to heat the store, the functional wooden trap doors in the floorboards still remain from where chickens historically were traded for store credit, and you can even get a cup of coffee for just 5 cents. You will find a massive variety of cast-iron cookware, old-fashioned candy in barrels, postcards, books, high-quality clothing, footwear, toys, and traditional mercantile goods. I even bought a delicious fried apple pie! The historic Little Red Schoolhouse sits right behind the main building and offers clearance merchandise, though I just enjoyed looking at the older architecture and reading about the school.

Bakery was 0 help when they messed up my daughter's birthday cake order…read more Manager literally shrugged.

I am very surprised that this store has no reviews. this location is a Super Center so it is a…read moregrocery store as well. It has a pretty good selection of food. The produce is pretty nice also. The biggest problem I saw is that the selection of beer sucks! I mean sucks. If you like your typical American golden pee beer like Bud and Coors, you're in luck. If you like a good flavorful dark beer, sorry, slim pickens. They also have a small selection of wines. The clothing in this store is typical for Walmart and again, not a bad selection. I am not a Walmart shopper when it comes to clothes but hey, they have them. If you are a Walmart shopper this store is pretty good. There are other grocery stores in the area that might have some items Walmart doesn't carry but this is the best place when looking at bang for your buck.

Friday morning and the store was mostly quiet and well stocked. Mrs. K. was looking for one thing…read moreand I was looking for another, both of which we found. And a case of water for the Sprinter that we would consume over the next few days. Snacks? Yes. Lots of self-checkout lanes open and available. [Review 528 of 2025 - 1468 in Virginia - 24089 overall]

Wytheville, VA Walmart has declined significantly in customer service. I purchase $400-$500 in…read moregroceries weekly through grocery pickup. I get smashed cans, produce in same bag as raw chicken, bags with one handle, bags with holes in the bottom, and many, many items not bagged at all. This order had four 2 liters bottles of soda, 4 cartons of orange juice, coffee creamer, raisins and boxes of cereal in no bags...just loose. I've called and complained to the manager and it does no good.

My mom and I came up from Greensboro to visit some of her family. She's the daughter of Russell…read moreCheek and we stopped to pick up a few things. She wanted some pimento cheese but we were worried it wouldn't keep until we got home. The sweet lady (maybe the owner?) walk across the road to her house and filled a ziplock bag with ice so we could get that cheese home! Unheard of these days! Great folks there!

Stopped in today just to check out this store which was located next to my actual destination. The…read morelady working the counter was very nice and helpful. I just took a quick walk through as I wasn't really there to shop. The selection of clothing was good and solid name brands. If I were in the market for outdoor work clothes this would be a great place to check out Great selection of boots!

***100th Review***…read more Over the last week, I've been thinking long and hard about which establishment I want to dedicate my 100th review to. It's a meaningful milestone for me in the Yelp world and I want to choose wisely. I remember reading about the CEO of Yelp, Jeremy Stoppelman, who had the idea for Yelp, Inc initially when he had trouble finding a local doctor in 2004. It comes back to the idea of community, service and sharing and I decided to dedicate my review for this Target store in Bristol, VA. Now I've actually never been to this Target store and my dealing with them is purely by phone. However, they really touched my heart in an above and beyond way and here's how. Last week, the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target line launched and I had totally forgotten since I was celebrating my best friend's birthday that day. 2 days later, when I realized that I had forgotten to place the orders for the items I wanted, the online inventory and stores were sparse and it was especially hard to find the one item I really wanted, their large black tote bag with gusset. I called around and went to the local Target stores all around me, none had it and I was quite bummed. I decided to branch out and check inventory elsewhere and came across this store. From the moment I spoke with a store employee I felt the lovely Southern hospitality. Christine, the store manager, was kind and helpful. She had a bag in stock but they were unable to take payment over the phone and I live thousands of miles away. I asked if they could ship it to my local store and she said that it isn't company policy but she can check and get back to me. 2 days later, Christine called me and said she'd be happy to ship the bag to my local store. She said she also emailed all the store managers in that store to make sure they will call me when they receive the bag so it's not accidentally put out on the floor. I was amazed! This level of customer service is really a step above the rest and I am thankful they went to so much trouble to make a customer happy. Thank you, Christine and the crew at Target Bristol! Hopefully one day, I'll be out there for a visit.

It always feels like home as long as there is a Target close by. Not a large grocery section here…read morebut you will find organic eggs, organic milk and other organic selections. They have the Earth's Best brand kids' meatballs and chicken nuggets which are a staple in our home...unfortunately... Oh you, picky toddlers!! Their wine selections seem a bit overpriced here compared to Food City. A bottle of the newest Barefoot Refresh Summer Red runs $3 more at Target. Who wants to spend $7.99 when you can get it up the hill for $4.99? Certainly not me. Don't let the cheap price tag fool you, that wine is faboosh! On the plus, there's a Starbucks inside.

Unbeatable Service. First of all, mask wearing is optional for customers who are not able to wear a…read moremask. Just being allowed to shop without being harassed about a mask is a relief. However, the customer service extends beyond wearing a piece of cloth that prohibits normal breathing. All of the employees are courteous, friendly, and professional. The manager of the store personally carries out items that are heavy. The kindness of this manager cannot be overstated. I was stung by a wasp outside the store and needed assistance. The manager kindly gave me first aid without thought of my face cover. I am so glad these type of businesses exist. I am always grateful for kindness and common sense.