Dodge’s Store

I want to like Dodge’s; I really do. But I can’t.
In true only-​show-​in-​town fashion, their limited sundries are well above TWICE the price you’d pay at a regular grocery store. My two stars are for soda and chips… that’s all I’d say is worth buying here.
My real gripe is the older man who works at the deli. He is downright rude! I have ordered sandwiches THREE times from this guy, each time hoping that maybe the time before he was just in a bad mood. Nope. Turns out that’s All. The. Time. I don’t know if he thinks being «grouchy» is an endearing old man thing, but it’s not. It’s rude. And poor customer service.
I wish I could love and support this local business, but alas, I find myself going to the Friendly Beaver Campground store on Old Coach Rd — open to the public and the prices are way more reasonable!

This is a good sized country store located in a big old red house in the center of New Boston. The guys at my work tend to stop at mom & pop country stores like this one to grab a bite to eat while driving out in the field.
Dodge’s Store sells small groceries, convenience items, lottery tickets, newspapers, cold drinks, beer, fresh brewed New England Coffee (self serve carafes), and a selection of baked goods and heat & serve prepared food items and readymade salads from Mike’s Red Barn (location in Salem), same ownership of this store. There’s also a full service grill and deli food counter in the back offering made to order subs, sandwiches, salads, and fried seafood at reasonable prices. Most large subs are under $ 5, except for chicken salad and steak & cheese, which are around $ 6.
I stopped in here for a quick bite recently while I was working in the area. The food options for lunch are very limited out here. I got a large seafood salad sub prepared to order with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and American cheese and a cup of hot coffee, pay at the front register. The service was prompt and friendly, quick and convenient! The sub was pretty good tasting which had tender chunks of imitation crab loaded in a light mayo mix.
Dodge’s Store is a now stop on my rotation for a quick bite to eat whenever I have to be in the area.