As more and more Amish and Mennonite families move into Upstate New York, it is getting a lot easier to find their homemade products. There are now more than 12,000 of these families in Upstate New York, living in 89 designated “church districts.” The Empire State has the fastest growing Amish population and ranks 5th overall in the U.S. Here is a list of a dozen places where you can find Amish meats, produce, dairy items, bulk foods, furniture, crafts and (of course) their fantastic baked goods. (NOTE: Few of the Amish businesses use computers and have a web site.)
Bainbridge, Chenango County
The Pine Ridge Grocery is one of Chenango County’s most popular fixed Amish grocery stores. Many aisles of bulk foods, an extensive meat cooler, a Lancaster-Dutch deli center, nice selection of produce and baked goods and a dazzling display (mostly outdoors) of Amish-made craft items. After 25 years, the owners still dedicate their business “to the glory of God and to provide quality, values and savings through a unique old-fashioned shopping experience.
Address: 4086 State Highway 206, Bainbridge, NY, 13733
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Phone: 607-433-3665
Belleville, Jefferson County
Founded in 1992 by Joseph and Martha Sharp, the Sharp’s Market is just off Interstate 81 in Jefferson County. They moved to Belleville with 17 other families of the Beachey Amish Mennonite sect. Believe it or not, they came to Belleville, NY from Belleville, Pennsylvania! All seven of the Sharp children help run the store. They have a large bulk food section, a deli, aged cheeses, bulk candies, maple syrup, meats (they slice almost 200 pounds of smoked bacon a day), vegetables, and more. They also sell coal, wood and pellet stoves.
Address: 8220 State Rt. 289, Belleville, NY, 13611
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Phone: 315-846-5337
Cazenovia, Madison County
Troyer’s Country Store is an old-fashioned type of place one might find on Walton’s Mountain. Here you will find everything from bulk food to cheese curds, to beef jerky to spelt bread (Amish bread made using spelt flour). Classic old-timey feel here; notice the Amish gas-powered lights on the ceiling!
Address: 5518 Nelson Road, Cazenovia, NY, 13032
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Phone: 315-655-0346
Dundee, Yates County
Shirk’s Meats is a well-known family butcher shop and meat store. Owned by Naomi and Luke Shirk (and daughter Emma), they source local meat from animals that have been raised without hormones or antibiotics. There are poultry, beef, cheese, eggs, beef and spices. They are a registered Mennonite slaughterhouse. Known for their smoked hot dogs.
Address: Shirk’s, 4342 John Green Road, Dundee, NY, 14527
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Phone: (607) 243-5581
Madison, Madison County
Kountry Kupboard II is a full-service Mennonite market. Although they are fully stocked with deli meats, cheeses, candies, gift items, bulk foods and more, it is always about the baked goods here. Always baked fresh and a delicious variety to choose from.
Address: 7967 Rt 20, Madison, NY 13402
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Phone: 315-893-7437
Morris, Otsego County
Daniel Weaver belongs to the New Order Amish Church. His Weaver’s Market is the newest on this list, having been opened only a year. It covers over 4,000 square feet, erected by an Amish crew from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They will sell fresh fruits and vegetables grown at the Weaver family farm, plus meats, cheeses and homemade Amish baked goods.
Address: 1273 East Side Road, Morris, NY 13808
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Phone: 607-263-2030
Penn Yan, Yates County
The Windmill Farm and Craft Market is one of the Finger Lakes’ major tourist destinations. More than 100,000 visitors come to the market each year. Over 175 vendors sell everything from clothing to antiques, to crafty yard art to homemade foods and more. Many places to pick up some delicious Amish and Mennonite homemade baked goods, sweets, and crafts. Check out the onsite wineries, breweries and distillery. Free admission.
Address: 3900 State Route 14A Penn Yan, NY, 14527
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. only Saturday. Seasonal operation and this year kicks off April 25.
Phone: 315-536-3032
Penn Yan, Yates County
Oak Hill Bulk Foods is another fine place for Amish goods around Penn Yan. Opened in 1983, the store is a specialty market carrying bulk food, candies, grocery needs, pretzels, and a wide variety of Ohio-made Amish cheeses. Try their delicious Amish fry pies (a pie you can hold) with over a dozen flavors.
Address: 3173 State Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY, 14527
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Phone: 315-536-0836
Philadelphia, Jefferson County
Opened for more than 25 years, the North Country Store always has something new and creative (dill pickle bread). Known for the deli and sub platters which are very popular, it has many familiar product brands carried here, such as King Arthur Flour, Amish Wedding Brand, Dutch Country Soft Pretzels, Jake and Amos’ Jarred Goods, Croghan Bologna and Food For Life Ezekial Breads. Full lineup of bulk foods.
Address: 32672 US Rt. 11, Philadelphia, NY, 13673
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Phone: 315-642-0646
Salamanca, Cattaraugus County
This farmers market has been a one-stop shopping source for more than a quarter of a century. The Salamanca Farmers Market offers dozens of vendors selling foods, crafts, plants, meats, vegetables and more. Look for a variety of Amish home baked goods on premise.
Address: 12 Park Ave., Salamanca, NY, 14779
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. only on Tuesday from May to October
Phone: 716-942-3710
Seneca Falls, Seneca County
Many think Sauder’s Market here is the best Amish market in Upstate. And one of the oldest. Mennonite families moved to the Finger Lakes region from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to start this business. Lots of Mennonite baked goods, candies and bulk foods sold here. Fantastic variety of Amish quilts, crafts, toys, books, furniture, baskets and more. Now a destination for motor coach visitors.
Address: 2146 River Road, Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Phone: 315-568-2673
Westfield, Chautauqua County
The Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market is held in historic Moore Park in the center of the village. Wide variety of Amish goods, from baked sweet treats to homemade baskets. Once voted the 15th best farmers market in the whole country!
Address: Portage and Main Streets (Route 394 & 20), Westfield, NY
Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Memorial Day weekend through the last Saturday in September.
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