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Serving Shoshone Since 1902

Fresh bread baked at dawn.
Groceries stocked with the care
that only a family store can deliver.

For over a century, Charles Brown General Store has been the heart of Shoshone — a place where every loaf is handcrafted, every shelf is curated, and every customer is greeted like a neighbor.

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Our Story

A store built on
handshakes and good flour.

Charles Brown General Store didn't start with a grand plan — it started with a simple conviction that a community deserves a place where quality isn't negotiated down to the lowest price. In 1902, Charles set up shop along State Highway 127 with a handful of shelves, a wood-fired oven, and an unwavering standard for what he'd sell.

That standard hasn't wavered. Today, we still bake every morning before sunrise. We still choose our suppliers by name. We still know our customers by name. The building has been updated, but the philosophy remains exactly what it was when the doors first opened: treat people right, and sell them something you'd put on your own table.

Quality First

Every product meets a standard we'd accept in our own home.

Community Rooted

We've been part of Shoshone's story for over a century.

Family Owned

Three generations deep, still run with the same care.

What We Offer

From our oven to
your pantry.

Everything from morning loaves to weeknight dinners — all sourced, selected, and stocked with the same attention to detail that's defined us since day one.

Freshly baked artisan bread loaves
Daily Fresh

Artisan Bakery

Hand-shaped loaves, flaky pastries, and sweet treats baked every morning before the store opens. If it's on our shelves, it came from our oven that day.

  • Sourdough & mixed grain loaves
  • Butter croissants & danishes
  • Seasonal pies & cakes
  • Custom orders welcome
Fresh produce and pantry staples
Locally Sourced

Grocery & Pantry

Thoughtfully curated groceries — from staple cooking oils and canned goods to specialty items you won't find in a big-box store. We pick what we'd keep ourselves.

  • Fresh produce from area farms
  • Pantry staples & baking supplies
  • Dairy, eggs & refrigerated goods
  • Local honey, jams & preserves
Beverages and cold drinks selection
Always Cold

Beverages & More

Whether you need a cold drink on a hot Mojave day or something special for a gathering, we've got it covered — from cold sodas and juices to coffee and tea.

  • Cold drinks & bottled water
  • Premium coffee & tea selection
  • Snacks & trail food for travelers
  • Seasonal & holiday specials
Pastries being arranged in the bakery display
Wood-fired oven used for baking at Charles Brown General Store Flour dusted on a bakery counter at Charles Brown General Store
The Bakery

The smell of fresh
bread at 5 a.m.

Our bakers arrive before dawn. While Shoshone is still quiet, the ovens are lit, the dough is shaped, and the day's first batch is already rising. By the time the store opens, every loaf, every pastry, and every pie has had time to cool — fresh from the oven, ready for whoever walks through the door.

We don't use industrial shortcuts. Our sourdough cultures have been fed and maintained for generations. Our croissants are laminated by hand. Our pies are filled the old way — with real fruit, real butter, and no shortcuts. If it's worth making, it's worth making properly.

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Visit Us

Come say hello.
We'll save you a seat.

We're right on State Highway 127 in the heart of Shoshone — easy to find, impossible to forget. Stop by for a loaf, a snack, or just a conversation.

Address

State Highway 127
Shoshone, CA 92384

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Charles Brown General Store

State Highway 127, Shoshone, CA 92384

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