A Brew-tiful Day In This Charming Village

Chepachet, in my humble opinion, doesn’t get enough online attention and love.

If you’re someone who lives to browse antique shops for forgotten gems, the part of Putnam Pike where Brown & Hopkins Country Store is situated has several fab ones.

Speaking of Brown & Hopkins, which dates all the way back to 1809 (the village itself was established in 1639 !!!) and has the distinction of being one of the oldest stores of its kind in the entire US of A, their eclectic and ginormous selection of seasonal decor (plenty o’ Halloween stuff right now and can’t wait for holly days 😉 ), sweets, home goods, gift-y items, self care, and more lends itself to a delightful hour or two of exploring.

And don’t even get me started about The Hen House up the road! They are a bright and cheery 21st century spin on a LOCAL mercantile, carrying fresh eggs, breads, spices, honey, candy, and a whole lot more. The refurbished old house turned lovely marketplace is a nice compliment to B&H.

But supposing you’re there and find yourself with a hankering for a nosh?

Or you just need a hot java and a homemade muffin break.

Well, as long as it’s before 2pm on any given day (psa, they are open 7 days), you’ll want to pop over to the VIllage Bean Cafe around the corner on Money Hill Road.

This popular meet up spot in Northwestern Rhode Island has villagers and visitors alike coming back again and again for their generously sized mugs of coffee, freshly baked muffins and other treats, and brekkie classics.

In addition, they roll out a brand-y new menu of seasonal specials every single month.

I’m talking CLASSIC Rhody diner vibes!

And the fanastic exterior that reminds me of somewhere you might have stumbled on in the town of Twin Peaks (where are my early 90’s tv and Kyle MacLachlan fans?) makes the best autumnal backdrop for your next Story or REEL.

Find The Village Bean at 15 Money Hill Road in Chepachet.

As always if you go after reading this, please do let them (and your friends) know you were inspired by Patty J and PattyJ.com.

This post has been updated from one that has appeared previously.