Smitty's Chester Market — Local services in Chester

This is listed as a “convenience store.” It is far more than that. It is a small, family-run grocery store. For it’s size, the selection is remarkable. They have added a variety of organic foods, specialty foods (especially locally-produced goods) and produce. They have extensive beer and wine selection. Their deli sandwiches are high quality and loaded with ingredients. Their butcher shop is the go-to shop for the area - especially their marinated steak tips and country slab bacon. They do special orders of roasts/hams etc at holiday time. I find myself doing more and more shopping here rather than driving 15 minutes to a larger grocery store. Their prices are competitive and lower for...

I'm giving this a whopping "five-stars-in-category" - which is to say that in its class, there is no rival.

What's the class, you ask?

It's the "expert butcher, knowledgeable wine sales, fantastic deli offerings, solid village grocer, charming ambiance & staff" class.

Lisai's was my go-to market for the three years in idyllic Chester. There was no reason to buy meats elsewhere, and the produce was fantastic and conveniently accessible. Back in the day, this also served as the local video-rental store!

Anyone driving by this gem, located adjacent to the train station, would do well to treat themselves to the...

For a local small town grocery Smitty's is pretty good. They've got a respectable selection of grocery basics - meat, dairy, eggs, produce, cereal, canned stuff - and a small gluten-free and dairy-free selection as well. I haven't had any of their prepared food but I know they also sell sandwiches, salads, and soups made in their back kitchen. In the very back of the store are wine and spirits, but I don't drink so again I can't...