Judd's Store

Judd's Store, run as Thomas Judd's Store Co., calls itself the oldest continuously operating business in downtown St. George. It sits at 62 W Tabernacle St, across from Town Square Park; look for the green awning and the 1946 Conoco gas pump out front.

History

Thomas Judd, who emigrated from England, bought the property from the Bentley family in 1908 and in 1911 built an adobe storefront from locally made adobe bricks in front of the 1876 Bentley house, which still stands. The store passed from Thomas to his son Joseph and then to his grandson Tom Judd Jr. In 1982 the building became part of Green Gate Village, a restoration of the pioneer-era block. The original wooden counter, shelves and glass cases are still in use. Today the store is owned by Heather Graff, who worked there for years, and Graham Bueler.

Treats and Food

Judd's hand-dips Farr's ice cream, a Utah brand made since 1929, in flavors such as Moose Tracks and Pralines & Cream, and makes milkshakes and Hawaiian shave ice in 14 flavors. It keeps a rotating stock of glass-bottled sodas, including Cheerwine, Nehi, Bubble Up and birch beer, and old-fashioned candy such as Abba-Zaba, Big League Chew and Mallo Cups. The kitchen serves scratch-made soups that rotate daily, garlic Parmesan breadsticks, grilled cheese, chicken salad croissants and nachos. An online store sells apparel and gift boxes.

Hours

The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed Sunday. It says extended hours may apply in summer and posts them on Facebook.