J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works has opened up a store and restaurant concept in Morgantown: Appalachian Mercantile General Store and Cafe. 



J.Q. Dickinson, located in Malden, is known for its incredible heirloom salt - and possibly my favorite West Virginia product, period.



But, they have expanded beyond that to be a curator of other Appalachian goods, which are sold in their shop and part of a monthly subscription box. 



And now in Morgantown - technically Granville - they'e expanded that concept into a full-fledged store and cafe. 



I had been waiting to a coordinate a trip to Morgantown when it opened, but I couldn't wait any longer. THEN, I got lucky and saw that they just so happened to be opening on the same day I made it to Morgantown. 



The building is located in a newer developed section that also houses the New South Media building. 



There's a cool old truck sitting out front, and once you enter, it's Appalachian goods heaven. From BBQ sauce and drink mixes to home decor and pasta, there' a little bit of everything.



I was excited to be familiar with many of the products, because they had been featured in a subscription box at one point or another. 



That didn't stop me from picking up a few things: a cherry soda, some miso caramels, a spice rub and more. 



But then as I made my way through all the great products, I saw the cafe area. There was a case full of pastries, a menu board with drinks, and then a paper menu of snacks. 



First, I got a blueberry muffin, which I believe they source from LeRoy's Bakery in Bridgeport (I need to get there, too!). It was tasty!



I also had to try a coffee -- the affogato is my latest obsession. A dark roast with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is just the perfect bitter and sweet indulgence. 



And then let's talk about the full menu.



It's a beautiful assortment of charcuterie, local breads, cheeses and more. 



I ordered the Blue Ridge Baked Cheese Skillet - because I wanted something more than what I could assemble - but I still can't pass up a charcuterie of some sort. It's Firefly Farms bloomy breeze cheese served warm with walnuts, figs, Appalachian wildflower honey, crostini and crackers. 



This was delicious. But I could literally eat this kind of meal every day for the rest of my life. It's so, so good. The combination of that cheese with the sweet figs and crunchy walnuts was *chef's kiss* so good. 



Finally, I bought a small container of pimento cheese to bring home. It's really like an Appalachian culinary haven. I'm already planning my next trip, as I know it's only going to expand and get even better.



Grade: A