Country Corner Store — Local services in Ellicott City

Mr. Patel made a nice day turn into a magically wondrous day for me and my granddaughter after we got a bit lost walking trails at Benjamin Banner park. A sweet offer of a free lollipop, sandwiches with basil and tomatoes he went into his garden to pick and cut into 4 triangles each, letting my granddaughter watch cartoons on TV, sending us home with basil cuttings, providing directions back to our car, and showing us his garden and the cherry tomato plant miraculously growing huge out of the concrete. A friend who came into the store topped off our stay by paying for an ice cream bar for my granddaughter, who is now ready to move to Oella and go to the country store every day.

What an uplifting experience! It helped heal my soul and provided my granddaughter with an example of how life can be when generosity and caring are at the heart of our interactions...

I'm not sure what made me find this place on Google Maps but I'm so glad I did. This place is like a warm hug or a blanket on the couch on a winter day.

I got a burger and a turkey sandwich. Let's be clear. They aren't incredible burgers. The meat is from Treuth which makes a difference but the burger is like the one you'd make at a cookout. But the whole time Jay Patel is making the burger, he's talking to you about his life and what brought you in.

There were two guys in there watching Deal or No Deal and discussing strategies. Jay called them "his crew." The store is filled with random stuff and you sometimes wonder 'Is this his stuff or can I buy it?"

If you don't enjoy your time here, then I'm not sure what's...

Completely unique! This fun corner shop feels like taking a step back in time. Not only snacks, treats, and sweets available; you can also find canned goods, crackers, household cleaning items and much more. The owner was friendly and welcoming. Gave us the '5 cent tour' of this 100 year old store that is much the same as when he took over. It seems to be a community meeting place as well. Several folks were watching the football game from chairs set up inside. All around the place were items from the past displayed almost like retro-art. Take-aways: quaint, kitschy, nostalgic, cozy, and welcoming little shoppe with a...