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The General Food Store

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Seasonal food. Quality coffee. Dietary-friendly menu. Housemade and locally sourced providore. Open
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04/11/2026

🇬🇷 Greek Nights are filling fast!

Opening weekend is almost upon us, and seats are going quickly. If you've been planning a catch up, a family dinner, or an end of year celebration, now's the time to lock in your table!

Here's where availability is at:

📅 Fri 6 Nov: Limited seats
📅 Sat 7 Nov: Good availability

📅 Fri 13 Nov: Limited seats
📅 Sat 14 Nov: Filling fast

📅 Fri 20 Nov: Filling fast
📅 Sat 21 Nov: Limited seats

📅 Fri 27 Nov: Good availability
📅 Sat 28 Nov: Booked out!

📅 Fri 4 Dec: Good availability
📅 Sat 5 Dec: Good availability

📅 Fri 11 Dec: Filling fast
📅 Sat 12 Dec: Good availability

Planning a work Christmas dinner or a group celebration? December has good availability on the first weekend, so it's a great time to gather the crew.

Grilled lamb ribs, charred octopus, prawn and feta saganaki, loukoumades and more, all designed to be shared. Set Menu available at $60 per person.

🕔 Doors open 5pm
🔗 Book online | See menu https://www.thegeneralfoodstore.com.au/nights-at-the-general
📞 03 5968 3580
🏪 Or pop in-store

Bookings are essential!

28/10/2026

Crowd favourite 'Fire in the Hole' 😁 is BACK on our menu. Sink your teeth into griddled cornbread, Bill's of Belgrave crispy bacon, charred corn salsa, coriander, smashed avocado, house-madefire hot sauce, poached eggs! Want a little something extra? Add grilled chorizo and some Meredith goats feta if you wish. https://www.thegeneralfoodstore.com.au/menu

23/10/2026

🎃👻💀BOO! These little guys popped up at and IncyWincyEmerald today! Available until Halloween!

21/10/2026

🇬🇷 Greek Nights are coming to !

Every Friday and Saturday evening from 6th November to 12th December, we're opening our doors from 5pm to bring you the flavours of Bel's most treasured travel memories — Greece!

Greek Nights is a dinner series inspired by Bel's travels in Greece in her twenties, where the food was simple, generous, and utterly unforgettable. Voted for by you, our wonderful community, it's Dougie's take on the warmth and bold flavours of Greek cuisine.

Think charred octopus, prawn and feta saganaki, grilled lamb ribs with goat's curd, spiced beef meatballs slow-cooked in red w**e, and loukoumades with honey and lemon curd to finish. Plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options too. Or make it easy with our Set Menu at $60 per person.

It's the perfect way to celebrate the end of the year — a work Christmas dinner, local club end of year celebrations, a get-together with friends, or a family night out.

📅 Fridays & Saturdays | 6 Nov – 12 Dec
🕔 Doors open 5pm
🔗 Book online | See menu https://www.thegeneralfoodstore.com.au/nights-at-the-general
📞 03 5968 3580
🏪 Or pop in-store

Six weekends only — bookings are essential, and December fills fast. Don't miss out!

12/10/2026

💛 FAREWELL LUKE! 💛 A General Food Store legend who finished his last shift with us yesterday.

Luke started with us back in 2016 as a fresh faced junior (pic above!) – one of our longest team members EVER! He worked his way up to becoming one of our most trusted baristas. He has seen many team members come and go, and has greeted thousands of customers through our doors over the years.

Luke has always been reliable, passionate, and driven to success. As his exhaustive studies come to an end, we ask you to join with us celebrating his time with us, and his future career in biomedicine. Luke, you’re a star! We’re sure you will make a huge impact in this world. Thanks for being such a valued team member and long term face of The General Food Store. Go forth and conquer!

09/10/2026

Weekend! Sunshine! Markets! Train rides! Garden walks! New menu! Let’s goooo!

25/09/2026

NEW MENU ALERT! Starting tomorrow, we're serving up a fresh lineup at The General Food Store!

Say hello to new favourites like:
🌶️ Fire in the Hole: Griddled cornbread, crispy Bill's of Belgrave bacon, charred corn salsa & poached eggs
🥙 Flame and Fortune: Chilli scrambled eggs, house-made sambal, Meredith goats feta & fried shallots
🥗 Off Ya Noodle: Soba noodle salad with spicy peanut & coconut dressing (vegan!)
🧇 Strawberry Fields: Belgian waffles, strawberry compote, meringue & caramelised white chocolate
🥪 Jamaican Me Crazy & The Rick Reuben: Two specialty sandwiches you won't want to miss

Plus all your local faves are still here, made with the same seasonal, Victorian sourced ingredients we've always loved to serve.

Come in and taste it for yourself from tomorrow! Full menu here: https://www.thegeneralfoodstore.com.au/menu

We're a local family business who believes in fair for our suppliers, our team, our community, and you. Can't wait to see you in!

21/09/2026

📣 SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOURS 📣

Weekdays 8am–3pm
Weekends 8am–3pm

Usual business hours from Mon 5th October!

Thank you!

23/08/2026

Order via link in bio!

20/08/2026

Thank you Puffing Billy Railway! Who's coming to Rustic Italian Nights this weekend?

Address

377 Belgrave-Gembrook Road
Emerald, VIC
3782

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 3pm
Thursday	7:30am - 3pm
Friday	7:30am - 3pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm
Sunday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

+61359683580

Website

http://thegeneralfoodstore.com.au/

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