Black Rooster Maple — Local services in Town of Keene

Coming back from upstate NY, my friends told me they always stop by here, so when they asked me if I wanted to join them, I said why not!

This is literally looks like a small building, similar to a roadside shack. I got some of their maple syrup in a mason jar, along with some maple tea. The maple syrup was definitely of high quality, which I had on some pancakes and the maple tea hit the spot.

What makes this place unique is that typically nobody is here. All the items are just on tables and it is an honor system to pay. People just place cash on the table in a specified area and you take change (hopefully there is the exact change you need!). You can also pay by credit card, but since nobody is normally present, there is a piece of paper where you write down the info, put it in a secure container, and apparently they will process the payment in the next day or two (with email confirmation). I suggest making sure you have cash so you do not need to provide this sensitive info.

Coming back from the Saranac Lake/Lake Placid area going south, you should pass by this establishment along the way, so take little time to come by and see what they have to offer! The maple syrup is a...

Black Rooster Maple represents a "heart and soul" business that exemplifies the Adirondack Region spirit. A simple product sold in a small rustic shop, and given the current Covid-conditions...showing a trust in humanity not easily found in downstate NY. The product? Some of the BEST tasting maple syrup anywhere and in a variety of forms. Maple syrup coffee, sweetener, candy and more. Need a souvenir? After you gas up at Stewart's just pull over at the maple syrup shack down the road about 50...

5 starts for a wonderful quaint store set by the side of the road. From the reviews it looks like their honor system - pick up, add the prices, pay, take your own change - was miles ahead of the social distancing era we are living in now.

The options were better organized than many supermarkets.

Enticing packaging. Super clean store. Captivating varieties. Great prices. Self-serve.

Wish there were more stores as nice...