Been stopping at this little shop for years. The packaged goods tend to be high quality, interesting, and snacky. Today, I wanted a sandwich for our journey. In the past, sandwiches have been pricey ($12.95 and up), but very tasty and hearty on whole grain breads. I was hoping for some chicken salad or tuna fish today. Unfortunately, they had neither. I was informed they “rotate” local sandwich vendors and today only had: roast beef & cheddar, ham & cheddar, or turkey & cheddar. Big on the cheddar. OK, I got the turkey and cheddar. The sandwich was insipid white bread, one slice of cheese, and flavorless deli turkey. That’s it. No lettuce. No tomato. No onion. Nada. It was the most pathetic sandwich I’ve encountered since my high school’s cafeteria. Very substandard. TONY, you must do better! This sandwich sucked. We tossed it in the trash at the next stop. $13...
Read moreDuring COVID, they disallowed access to the indoor lavatories, citing health concerns, and installed outdoor trailers. Given the high prices at this store, which seems to sell only gourmet products, this was a questionable move. Now, 3 years post-COVID, access to their indoor lavatories continues to be off-limits. Strange, as this is the only rest stop on the Taconic with lavatories in a 100-mile span. As of 2021, the outdoor trailers have been out-of-order, and instead, a series of porta-potties remain the only option now. Nothing is more fun after spending $50 on sandwiches for kids than standing in freezing rain and mud waiting for one of these disgusting porta-potties to become available. This place needs a serious management overhaul. We've had more pleasant experiences at rest stops in third world...
Read moreThey have a wonderful selection of local and regional crafted foods - especially pies that are fantastic (and other desserts.) Also Local artisan Cheeses, chocolate, and maple syrup from the region and many other choices too. They also offer to go sandwiches, coffee, and snacks of a higher quality for a stop right on the Taconic Parkway.
The treats are handy if you're on your way to visit someone to give as a gift. Excellent place to stop and rest and get yourself a snack. Quality foods at an expected and also often pricey price.
Nicely laid out with cheerful and helpful staff. They pack a lot into this petite store without it feeling chaotic or crammed.
A delight and out of the ordinary for a stop right in the middle of the Taconic between the north and south lanes....
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