St James General Store

A true Long Island classic. Great gifts, and friendly staff. It's a fun way to step back in time.

I haven't been inside this store in about 25 yrs or so. i grew up near here and the last time I was here was in the early 1990s or so. It hasn't really changed much inside but the exterior is completely renovated. When you walk in the smell is so pleasant and inviting. A mix of the chocolate and candy as well the candles wash over you with a hint of the old wood interior form this landmark. So many interesting things to see here and buy if you like. Get a honey stick or rock candy pop. Brings you back in time. 5+++stars love this store.

The best place ever! We love browsing and seeing all of the beautiful items! The staff is so friendly and helpful too!

Prices, staff, atmosphere.... SPOT ON! Can't believe in the 46 years I've been in this Island I've never been here until today! A MUST stop if you're in the area!!!

I starts coming here 30 years ago with my sister and her kids, and now I come with my kids and I try to let them feel what my childhood was like...from the tiddlywinks to rock candy. I leave with a smile and a token of my childhood everytime.

They have a nice selection of local books on the second floor and a really good selection of candy.

Brought my children here when we visited st.james I haven't been here in almost 20 years and it still is beautiful as I remember.

Awesome store. Great prices. Friendly staff. Nuff said 5 stars!

Such a nice old time general store. My family has lived just a short walk away for nearly 45 years and I just recently visited for the first time. In addition to the historical aspect, it offers something for everyone from home/personal goods to old fashioned candy. To be honest, it was the good old fashion candy and the balsa wood plane glider kits of my youth that made me pull out my wallet ☺. If you are in the area, I recommend visiting. Very friendly staff as well

Enjoyed visiting this store recently. Last time I was there was probably 45+yrs ago. Reminds me of being upstate or Vermont. Lots a cute items, candy, toys etc. Great place to stop if you're in the area

I've been here twice so far. Once with my dad before work and once with my son. I love this store. They have such an assortment of different things, fresh baked cookies, candy, a whole upstairs level full of Christmas stuff, old fashioned toys for children, candles, lavender, and many different items too many too name. This is definitely a great place to stop by and check out if you've got the chance.

This little store is so cute and Historic a nice place to take the children to.

Shopping here in some ways is like being transported to a different time. The old-fashioned candy counter is always a lot of fun, they always have beautiful seasonal merchandise, and their Book Shop full of local and historically inspired books upstairs as well as pictures and maps is a treasure.

Always a fun stop and who knows, you may even see the ghost

Very nice for the historical side. The store has a lovely little candy counter and plenty of trinkets. Don't forget about the local books upstairs.

Great little store with a wide variety of local items and great prices. Just touring the stores history was worth the trip

Love this place always enjoy going back every time I go home

Love this place. Like Olsens merchantile.

Second Edit: I just keep coming back. I can't get enough!

Edit: I'm back for a second time and love it even more than the first visit.

Incredibly charming store

Always a wonderful place to visit soon many fun items from books to toys.

Always wonderful going there; great candies, kid toys, books upstairs, etc.