Main Street Market is one of those hidden gems Yelpers love to discover. I was in Milford for work…read moreand needed to grab lunch. There is less than a handful of food options and very little feedback on Yelp about any of them. I had heard from a friend that Main Street Market had cute Amish rugs so I figured it would be worth a stop and if there weren't food options, I'd move on.
Not only did they have cute rugs, they had groceries, home decor, homemade foods (including frozen pie crusts, yummy bread, cookie dough), canned foods, furniture...lots of goodies. And they also had a deli! All the sandwiches had a railroad theme to them with some traditional and some unique combinations.
I had the Lizard Scorcher which included roast beef and Swiss topped with a spread of hot pepper jelly. It was fantastic! And the bread is thick, fresh and homemade. I grabbed a drink from the cold case and chips from one of the aisles, and sat outside in one of the handmade rockers and took in the beautiful, breezy afternoon.
This is a family owned business. It sounds like the family moved here from Missouri, saying on their website:
"We had always shopped at bulk food stores back in Missouri. We missed the old-fashioned products we could find there, such as homemade noodles and Dutch cocoa powder. We especially missed the lower prices on everyday items such as spices, pastas, gelatins, and baking supplies.
So back to our home area we went to do a little research on the bulk food stores there. If a store of that type was appreciated in Missouri, surely Milford, Nebraska would benefit from one, too, we thought. Thus, it became a family endeavor, and Main Street Market opened its doors May 1st, 2015."
I would say this place is worth a visit if you're in town or even if you feel like a road trip. I'd love to return and pick up some homemade crusts for the holidays and maybe even some gifts. They have these beautiful, colorful baskets all around the store that I almost took home. Plus, when you shop here, you're supporting a family and community. Add it to your list. :)
