A Century-Old Cafe Reborn

For 147 years, the Hillsboro General Store Cafe has been the heartbeat of its sleepy town—surviving as a general store, bank, and Depression-era lifeline, even with old debts still owed. Now, with a $50K grant and a new owner, Meghan Kinney—a former corporate chef who fell for the town and bought it with community help—it’s getting a fresh face: new outdoor seating, updated signs, and a menu that blends classics with vegan twists and Korean chicken bowls. As the town revives, this historic cafe remains its soul, a cozy, slow-paced gem where locals gather and history lives on. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24dc08a2088dbbbc