We Ranked 10 Of Upstate New York’s Best Country Markets And Here Are The Results

A country market earns its reputation at checkout. The basket looks too full for the total, the bread is still soft, and somebody is already opening the cheese before the car leaves the lot.

That became our measuring stick as we traveled across upstate New York looking for the markets that make an ordinary grocery stop feel far more rewarding.

We cared about more than pretty shelves. Prices had to make sense, deli counters needed real character, and the pantry section had to tempt us into buying something we never planned on. Fresh baked goods helped.

So did staff who actually knew what they were selling. The markets near the top did all of that at once, which made ranking them harder than expected and filling the trunk much easier.

10. Troyer’s Country Store – Cazenovia

Sweet tooth owners, your number one fan club meeting starts here. Plenty of stores across America share the Troyer name, but the Canastota spot has its own special glow. It feels like a bakery that wandered off the main road and decided to stay forever.

You will find it at 5518 Nelson Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035, out where the fields stretch wide and the traffic grows thin. The drive itself sets the mood. Fewer stoplights mean more time to dream about pie.

Baking is the main act at Troyer’s. The shelves hold homemade breads, pies, cookies, and other treats that taste like a grandmother had a very good day in the kitchen. Everything here leans toward comfort, and nobody leaves without a little extra in the bag.

Smart shoppers come early in the day. Fresh baked goods at small country stores tend to vanish fast, and the best loaves rarely wait around for late sleepers. Bring cash too, since small rural shops sometimes keep things simple at the register.

Our advice is to save room for the cheese counter, where sharp cheddars reach twenty years old. Troyer’s earns its spot by keeping things honest, sweet, and wonderfully old fashioned.

9. Sharp’s Bulk Foods – Belleville

Spice lovers, prepare to lose track of time in the best way possible. Sharp’s Bulk Foods opened in 1993 and still carries the homespun charm of a family business. The air smells like warm spices, fresh bread, and candy all at once.

Find it at 8220 NY-289, Belleville, NY 13611, after a lovely drive through open fields. Bulk spices are the headliner, sold by weight so you only buy what you need. Your apple crisp and pumpkin bread will thank you later.

Bakers can stock up on flours, sugars, and sprinkles too. The deli counter slices premium meats and cheeses from a respected Pennsylvania supplier. Their bacon has a loyal following, and the cheese curds come in plenty of fun flavors.

Jam fans should grab a jar of Grandma Sharp’s Jams before anything else. Local honey and maple syrup come straight from the family farm in many cases. Flavored honeys like Cinnamon, Orange Zest, and Ghost Pepper add a spicy twist to toast.

Fresh cheese bread, herb bread, and soft coffee buns round things out nicely. In fall, the pumpkin rolls steal the show. Gluten free shoppers will find options here, and the store even sells coal and pellets for chilly North Country nights.

Honestly, Sharp’s is a pantry with personality, and it seasons every visit perfectly.

8. The Kountry Kupboard II – Madison

Hardware and homemade donuts make a surprisingly sweet team. The Kountry Kupboard II sits inside Earley Farm and Hardware, so you can grab a wrench and a crumb cake in one trip. Talk about a well built shopping list.

The address is 7967 US-20, Madison, NY 13402, right along a classic central New York highway. Inside, you get one of the biggest selections of Dutch Valley bulk goods around. Flours, oats, spices, extracts, and canning supplies fill the aisles.

Hungry travelers should head straight to the full service deli. John F. Martin meats and cheeses get sliced to order.

Made to order subs and wraps pair nicely with scratch made salads like macaroni, potato, and chicken.

Local pride runs deep here. Milk, butter, cheese curds, and eggs come from Stoltzfus Dairy, while honey arrives from Finsters Honey. You will also spot Ray Brothers BBQ sauces, Gilligans ice cream, Utica Coffee, and maple syrup from Cooks and Parkers.

Fresh dinner rolls, cinnamon buns, pumpkin sweetbreads, and donuts come out of the bakery daily. The store even hosts baking classes and workshops for curious cooks. Need a party platter?

They handle special orders for meat and cheese trays too. Gluten free and sugar free shoppers get real choices here as well. Kountry Kupboard II proves that the best tool in any shop is a fresh cinnamon bun.

7. Miller’s Bulk Food & Bakery – Medina

Fry pies alone could justify the drive to Medina. Miller’s Bulk Food and Bakery was once known as Yoder’s Country Cupboard. Today it runs as a family owned Amish community store with something for nearly everyone.

You will find it at 10858 Ridge Rd, Medina, NY 14103, on a historic road in western New York. The bakery uses traditional Amish recipes, and you can taste the care. Warm cinnamon rolls and fluffy donuts are hard to resist.

Amish fry pies come stuffed with cherry or apple filling. Pumpkin bread, banana bread, and monster cookies also wait on the shelves. Fresh loaves work great for sandwiches, and the buttery croissants feel downright fancy.

Bulk shoppers can scoop flour, grains, spices, nuts, and dried fruit. Freshly ground peanut butter and house granola blends deserve a spot in your cart. The deli makes sandwiches on homemade bread, and the cheese curds squeak just right.

Lunch seekers should try the creamy Cheddar Broccoli Soup. Charlene’s famous homemade salads are another local favorite. Outside, a big lineup of cedar furniture and Heritage Structures sheds turns the parking lot into a backyard showroom.

You might come for a cookie and leave planning a whole patio makeover. Miller’s rolls bakery, deli, and furniture store into one very satisfying stop, so plan extra room in the trunk.

6. Nolt’s Country Store – Lowville

Humble beginnings rarely taste this good. Nolt’s Country Store started in the late 1990s as a simple produce stand. It moved into a bigger home in 2003, and a brand new store went up in 2020 under new family ownership.

Point your car toward 7189 NY-812, Lowville, NY 13367, in the heart of Lewis County. Lowville is famous for cream cheese, but Nolt’s makes a strong case for cinnamon bread. Their round cinnamon loaf is the kind of thing people talk about at church suppers.

Pies here bring back memories of grandma’s kitchen. The full service deli offers quality meats and cheeses, plus made to order sandwiches. Need just a few slices of ham?

They will cut lunch meat to your exact wishes.

Home canners and bakers love the bulk food aisles. Groceries, frozen foods, and garden grown produce keep the pantry covered all season. It truly feels like a one stop shop for North Country families.

Things get even more interesting past the food. Kitchen wares, gifts, cards, scrapbooking supplies, and clothing fill the variety section. Rare and unusual items pop up often, so browsing is half the fun.

Hunters will appreciate the deer cutting service in the fall. Clean aisles and a hardworking staff make every trip pleasant. Nolt’s has grown a long way from that little stand.

5. Lantz’s Bulk Foods – Warsaw

Breakfast and bulk bins share a roof at this Warsaw favorite. Lantz’s Bulk Foods mixes a country store with a cozy café. Hikers heading to Letchworth State Park, about 20 minutes away, should mark it on the map.

The address is 5673 US-20A, Warsaw, NY 14569. Inside, the small dining room serves breakfast from 7 AM to 11 AM. Lunch runs from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, so plan your hunger accordingly.

Shelves overflow with flours, sugars, spices, candies, sprinkles, and gluten free goods. Canning supplies stand ready for anyone with big preserving plans. Meats, cheeses, and baked goods round out the store nicely.

Summer turns Lantz’s into a produce paradise. Sweet corn, green beans, yellow beans, pickling cucumbers, cabbage, cauliflower, and peaches often come in bulk amounts. That makes freezing and canning far easier on your wallet.

Local makers get plenty of love here. Milk, butter, yogurt, Blackberry Jam, local honey, and Randa’s Mustard all find shelf space. You will also spot mushroom infused cream and raw pollen from Off the Land for something a little different.

Prices stay friendly, and the service matches. Our tip is simple. Eat breakfast first, then shop, because nobody makes wise bulk decisions on an empty stomach.

Lantz’s is a true western New York treasure.

4. Catskill Mountain Country Store & Restaurant – Windham

Pancakes with a mountain view make mornings feel heroic. The Catskill Mountain Country Store and Restaurant opened in 1994 as a family run business. It combines a market, bakery, garden center, and breakfast and lunch spot into one happy package.

Head to 5510 NY-23, Windham, NY 12496, in the scenic Catskills. Breakfast is served all day, using free range organic eggs and hormone free milk. The Stars and Stripes pancakes arrive loaded with strawberries, bananas, blueberries, and whipped cream.

Lunch fans can try the Beef Beef sandwich with caramelized onions and horseradish sauce. The Emily Salad brings warm goat cheese and sweet dried cherries together. Homemade soups and veggie chili keep chilly mountain days cozy.

The bakery is famous for award winning pies and heavenly tea breads from family recipes. Fresh donuts began as a tradition started by their son Augustus. Sydney’s Fabulous Fudge is named after their daughter, which makes every bite feel like family.

Kids get a full adventure here. Walking paths, Rip’s Pirate Playground, a farm animal rescue looking zoo, and a Sugar Shack Museum keep little legs busy. Spring brings hanging baskets and herbs, while fall rolls in apples, pumpkins, and mums.

Handcrafted gifts and wooden toys make great souvenirs. This Taste NY attraction is a peak experience, pun fully intended.

3. Sunnycrest Markets – Sharon Springs

One parking spot unlocks about ten different shops. Sunnycrest Markets works like a small village of Amish vendors under one roof. Every corner offers a fresh surprise for your cart.

You will find it at 7869 NY-10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. Sonrise Bulk Foods carries baking supplies, eggs, dairy, nuts, spices, and a dazzling candy wall. Sonrise Deli slices cold cuts and builds hearty subs.

Produce lovers should visit Sonrise Produce for local fruits and vegetables. Many come from Sunnycrest Orchards Farm Market, which runs 1.5 acres of modern greenhouses. Sonrise Bakery tempts with chocolate and oatmeal whoopie pies, breads, cheesecakes, and pies.

Hunger has a home at Sunnycrest Kitchen, serving breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. Burgers, BLTs, Philly cheesesteaks, and a buffet keep everyone fed. Baked and Brewed adds smoothies, hot pretzels, and soft ice cream for dessert.

Shoppers looking past food have options too. Dutch Country Connections sells solid wood furniture, sheds, and playsets. The Daily Inspiration Gift Shop stocks books, puzzles, toys, and cookbooks, while the greenhouse even offers a potting service.

Seasonal events like Strawberryfest, Cornfest, Fall Fest, and Christmas celebrations give you more reasons to return. Friendly Amish staff make the whole place feel welcoming. Sunnycrest is a sunny pick for any New York day trip.

2. Oak Hill Bulk Foods – Penn Yan

Free samples are the secret handshake of Oak Hill. Their sample bar lets you taste before you buy, which is our favorite kind of research. The Finger Lakes scenery on the drive is a pretty nice bonus too.

Look for 3173 NY-14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527, about three miles south of town. Bulk bins hold nuts, seeds, granola, rice, beans, soup mixes, pastas, and chocolates. Bakers will love the flours, spices, and dry dip mixes.

The Oak Leaf Cafe and Bakery steals plenty of hearts. Award winning pies, fry pies, and raisin cinnamon bread fill the cases. White chocolate cranberry cookies and raspberry bars are tiny joys worth grabbing.

Breakfast and lunch are made from scratch daily. Try the Seneca Sunrise Sandwich or the Wildwood Panini for a filling meal. The Buffalo Chicken Wrap packs a gentle kick and usually comes with chips.

Drink choices include fresh roasted local coffee, lavender lemon tea, and Frannie’s flavored water. A juice bar adds a bright option too. Local makers shine here, with Hutton Farm Soaps and Food and Ferments kraut and kimchi on the shelves.

Honey roasted peanut butter, seasonal produce, canning supplies, and foil pans finish the list. Seasonal decorations make each visit feel festive. Oak Hill is a one stop shop that truly stacks up.

1. Sauders Store – Seneca Falls

Thirty nine thousand square feet of country goodness earns the top spot easily. Sauders Store opened in 1979 when John Sauder Sr. brought a slice of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to Upstate New York. A 2015 expansion nearly tripled its size.

Plan your visit to 2146 River Rd, Seneca Falls, NY 13148. The Dutch Country Bakery bakes pecan pie, triple berry pie, and classic shoofly pie in the store. Sticky buns, whoopie pies, and giant doughnuts complete the sweet lineup.

Cheese fans should stop at the Swiss Deli and Cheese Shoppe. Local New York artisan cheeses and squeaky curds wait for you. The deli also slices John F.

Martin meats, plus specialties like scrapple and Lebanon bologna.

Jars of jams, pickles, and relishes stand in grand pyramids that beg for photos. Fresh homemade peanut butter comes in several flavors. Curious eaters can try chow chow, mustard beet pickled eggs, and Amish style butter rolls.

The Country Cookin Cafe serves prepared foods for a quick bite. Coffee from Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters and Copper Horse fuels the shopping marathon. Beyond food, you will find made in the USA poly furniture, sheds, quilts, toys, and the Book Nook and Gifts.

Prices often beat regular grocery stores. Sauders is the full country market experience, and it takes the crown with plenty of room to spare.