Stopped by this super cute grocery store while in town for a vacation. It has everything you need…read moreto bring to your hotel room or Lake House and have an enjoyable time. Just off the main drag in a plaza, this supermarket is great for grabbing essentials, beer, and more. It's the main grocery store servicing the entire Lake Placid area. I used the bathrooms which were clean and easy to find. They had the makeup remover wipes I had forgotten, and great snack options for the drive back home. I would recommend anyone coming into town to stop here!

Came here for items we ran out of or forgot. It's a good local supermarket with decent prices and a…read moregood selection.

I special ordered cupcakes for my dads 70th birthday party on Saturday and they were not at all…read morewhat I had talked about and reconfirmed with the bakery worker. It looked like they were put together by a 12 year old. I wont be special ordering from this bakery again. Besides looking terrible, the flavors were not mixed and we were missing 12 cupcakes from the order of 36. It was supposed to come on a large gold platter, but came in a small cake box & looked terrible. The worker apologized and gave us 12 free cupcakes so we had enough for the party, but it was a waste of time for me to special order cupcakes in the shape of a 70 when I could've just bought them pre-made and it would've looked better.

Really good selection of meats and produce. Smooth checkout. Handicapped carts are in good working…read morecondition and ample supply. The personnel seem friendly and knowledgeable. My go-to place for grocery shopping. Highly recommended.

This review is not for the grocery store part (which is decent, and the best bet for 30 miles…read morearound), or the camping supplies (which are excellent, really comprehensive for the basic set of things you may need but have forgotten, or the general hardware and goods (better than the Department Store -- see also -- for most things). I'm reviewing Charlie John's as a Bookstore-Café. Because there's one little table in the back by the deli, and we had (seriously) a delightful time there after a few dozen banal visits for groceries and supplies. First off, the made to order sandwiches -- we got egg salad and tuna salad -- are quite good. The Broccoli salad was as good a one as I've ever had, although I suspect that was because there were little bits of ham in it we didn't notice until after we started eating it (we are not dogmatic vegetarians, and occasionally fall off the wagon anyway). The deli staff were extremely pleasant, and I don't mean this as a knock on any particular establishment, but during the busy summer season that really stands out among other more harried employees of some businesses I shan't mention. And then we had the added pleasure of being able to talk directly to a half dozen patrons, as we were blocking the access to pork roll, ground turkey, and littleneck clams from our perch at the sole table. Second: the bookstore. CJ's has a half a row of books in the camping section, plus another stub for maps and guidebooks, and honestly, I think I've been in every bookstore in the ADK, I think this has the best-curated books of local interest. They have some truly small-press low-print-run titles here, from a biography of Nick Stoner to a history of the Moose Plains Wilderness. It's fun just to browse and while you can't buy everything, we always make it a point to buy something. That's when it occurred to me: we were having as enjoyable a time as we have at bookstore cafés. I mean, this sure beats Barnes and Noble. So having not bothered to review Charlie John's before -- what else is there to say about the best small grocery store in the ADK that hasn't been said in other reviews -- and convey to you that you now have a secret rainy day destination. That is the Charlie John's Bookstore Café.

A great market with food, drinks of all kinds, souvenirs, and hardware! Truly a one-stop shop. The…read morecashiers are all very kind.

Place is spotless .. everything labeled and employee very informative. Had everything and plus…read morewhat I was looking for

What an incredible little country store this is. It is run my the local Amish population and most…read moreeverything is hand made, hand baked or otherwise made by the Amish. The staff is incredibly friendly and actually wear traditional Amish clothing. The food selection of is amazing and meats and cheeses are like you are in France or Wisconsin. I bought so much stuff I might have to check a second bag to get home and it's worth every penny to me. This store is a long way off the beaten track and outside any city. If you ever find yourself out this way, make sure to check that little treasure out. They actually collect the maple syrup from the trees. The store is clean, bright and open. If I lived here, I'd be in this store weekly.

The meat has never been less than exceptional. The subs are fantastic and better than most…read morespecialty shops. I've seen a few reviews mentioning the employees. Well, everyone I've ever interacted with there has been delightful. I try to be friendly and that might be the reason. If you don't come at people with a condescending attitude, they tend to treat you slightly better. The grocery selection is unique and there are lots of things you can't get in larger chain stores.

This place is an absolute joke! Went in for some meat and cold cuts, being the only customer in the…read morestore, stood there for over 5 minutes and was completely ignored. The only person that acknowledged me was the person sweeping only to ask me to move. I live 3 miles away, the employees are always miserable, not a friendly environment at all. Do your shopping somewhere else, they don't deserve your business. There's a 3 star rating for a reason.

Wegmans is by far the best grocery store in our area and glad we have several of them in the…read moreSyracuse area If you've never been to Wegmans try the one in Fayettville/DeWitt area as its the largest in the Syracuse area. Great food court type area as well. Recommend !!

We cannot go to Central NY without stopping in at Wegmans! I dream of having one upstate. We load…read moreup on the grandpas red sauce (special), salt and pepper kettle chips ( they almost taste like they have a light dusting of cheddar on them) , cherry vanilla seltzer ( good replacement for soda tastes just like a cream soda), Italian basting oil, bold and the blueberry coffee pods, blueberry and strawberry wheat cereal , chocolate cake from the bakery and their chocolate chip cookies!

Family owned and operated for generations. When you come to Northern Borne, you're bound to make a…read morefriend! They have groceries (organic, GF, vegan options), outdoor equipment, camping needs, summertime fun (like floats, etc), home improvement, hardware, tools, every Long Lake or Adirondack clothing option you could want, pet needs, paper products, and so much more. BOGO 50% off for shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, shoes, hats, cups and mugs - all the time!! Northern Borne has been a staple in the community for many decades. It was wonderful to have all of our needs met when we camped at Lake Eaton and other times stayed at the Adirondack hotel. Thank you!!

Store is very clean & well stocked. Service was efficient & friendly. The produce & meat looked…read morefresh & they offered a good variety. They also offered basic sundries such as analgesics , cough medicines, insect repellant & first aid supplies as well as camping equipment & souvenir items for purchase. The importance of having a general store that provides the staples one would need in what is essentially a food desert can not be underestimated.