Such an amazing small store with everything you'll need we really loved it! If you're in the area…read morestop by & check it out. The staff was very nice, prices were reasonable & we liked the conversations about the area while we were there. Love the small town feel.

Very nice general store! Had lots of items and some very cute decorations! The clerk was extremely…read morefriendly. If you need something, for a tiny town, they probably have it!

We visit this establishment yearly on our annual visit to Lake Rudolph Camp Ground and RV Resort on…read moreLabor Day weekend. They are always stocked with everything we need and more. Prices are comparable to other grocery stores in the area and at our Home city of Louisville, Kentucky. Something very nice about this grocery store is that staff members always offer to transport your groceries to your car and load it into the vehicle for you. This is such a nice touch and very much appreciated. We have always had excellent service at this grocery store.

Why is Santa gotta be so price greedy, are we helping pay for the gifts for kiddos. WHEW! So…read moreexpensive to get items here and don't buy any fruit, you could buy an orchard farm for these prices. WHEW again, so expensive. Nice employees and they do help load your Lincoln Park required fire wood.

This is a quaint general store in the small town of Leavenworth, Indiana. It feels like a step back…read morein time! They have an assortment of knick knacks for sale, plus an ice cream counter. It also sounds like you can get lunch here, too. You're not far from The Overlook restaurant just up the road, with great views of the Ohio River. This is definitely a scenic area, hence why Route 62 is called "Ohio River Scenic Byway"!

We left the interstate to follow scenic Route 62 for a while. It really was scenic and lovely…read more We stumbled upon this business and saw the sign for sandwiches which made this our lunch stop. My sandwich was good, not inspired, but good. There were a couple of outdoor tables and it was a warm spring day - perfect. The side of the store I walked through had really cool merchandise like an old time general store, maybe. My partner passed through the other side to the "pristine" bathroom and said the merchandise was a mix of feed store and grocery store. There was a galvanized tub she wanted to buy but we had no way to get it back home. We were pleased with our scenic detour and this stumble upon.

Great place to take your kids and get so cheap candy also other food deals there. Really nice…read morepeople running it

Santa Claus Indiana has a special place in our hearts for its warm people and awesome shops and…read moreattractions. Whenever we are in town, we always stop by Santa's Candy Castle. It stocks candy from yesteryear and current hot items, plus candied popcorn, fudge and yummy drinks as well as souvenir items. The Candy Castle is owned by this amazingly warm and friendly gentleman named Kevin. He is a fixture in the castle and we have visited in all seasons, including Christmas when Kevin does chestnut roasts (over an open fire!). Stop by for a touch of nostalgia, a dose of Christmas and all the candy your sweet tooth can handle! Enjoy! Tell Kevin Mike and Sherry/Cheryl sent you!

First... They have…read moreall the candy. I mean it. There were or s in here I literally haven't seen since I was 5 years old (as of this writing I'm 50.). So yes, all the candy. And reasonably priced for all considering how rare it all is. They are only open on weekends so plan your trips accordingly, but I highly recommend the "cold hot chocolate" as an impulse buy at the cash register. Several hundred calories be damned - that was the best chocolate drink I've ever tasted! Also, you have to buy on site. Bummer. Although the experience suggests this to be mandatory, it would've been nice to pick up / order missed items online. They used to do this but it wasn't profitable so they expanded their on-site offerings instead. The host whose name escapes me was in for me to e and passionate about this store & its mission. Worth the trip - combine it with Santa Claus, IN trip to stores and there park for a well-rounded adventure!

Great butcher shop in Ferdinand. They have lots of different things chicken beef pork. Lots of…read morethings in the frozen section including sausage brisket ribs so many different options. They also have fresh cut meat in the counter, the person behind the counter was very helpful and she always lets us know if she has other things that we might want, prices are pretty good but for a local butcher there pretty good pricing. The place is older, but is perfectly fine, small enough to feel intimate, but big enough to have a nice variety. The best ground beef around.

This place is quite the hidden gem. I didn't even know they existed or understood what they did…read morefor the longest time. Yes, they process your meat but they're also quite a tasty little butcher shop. Off the beaten path, down a country road off 162 and located at a private residence is some of the best cuts of meat you can get. Not only do they cut to your preference (I ordered several 1 1/4 cut Ribeyes) but they have a freezer housing several options of beef, pork and seafood, along with frozen veggies, fruit and other sides. The actual counter has several different types of cheeses, pork cuts and ready-to-cook pulled pork. Don't forget to grab a pack of jalapeno beef sticks while you're there to munch on in the car on the way home...they may not make it home actually. Not only do they have all the meat you would like but the have a great selection of rubs and sauces to help complete your grilling experience. You can also pick up some ammo if for some reason you forgot it! BONUS! A little on the pricey side but that's what you get for fresh meat, prepared the way you like it, with down home customer service.

Shop local in this fun hidden behind the scenes off 4th street main run. They have piñatas and…read moreinteresting items that are worthy of your visit and some cultural yummiest finds.

I am a bit confused. When I looked the reviews from J's aren't that great! I'm not sure about those…read moreexperiences but I can say that ours today was radically different! Here's how our trip to J's went! I was traveling through Irvington today on my way home. Decided to swing through J's Fired Up n Smokin' and give it a try. I was crunched for time so I was going to order to go. When I walked in I was met by Joyce and Bill (Owners) and Amy ( a new waitress). They all immediately made you feel at home. I knew I wanted a brisket sandwich and was taking a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich to my son. They had the meal packed up and ready to go quite fast making the Philly Cheesesteak from scratch. While they were preparing the meal I had a look around the restaurant. It's a small, quaint country restaurant. It's not trying to be some big city restaurant. They're more concerned with giving you great service and superb food than having a fancy ambiance. As for the food I have been working on losing weight. So, I took a fork to the incredibly large portion of brisket on my sandwich. I don't know exactly how much was on there but if it was a huge sandwich. The sauce they use is phenomenal. There's a hint of sweet buried in there somewhere that is simply fabulous. After I finished eating all the incredible brisket I closed the to-go container and set it aside. This lasted for about a minute and I ripped it open and ate every single bit of that giant sandwich bun soaked in that delicious bbq sauce and brisket. Then I picked up my 15 year old son. He said, "What's that?" I told him it was a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. He said he wasn't hungry right now but would eat it later. About 100 yards down the road he asked what smells so good? I told him it was his sandwich. It was devoured shortly thereafter and announced that it was the best Philly Cheesesteak he's ever had. Coming from him that is saying something. We'll definitely be back! Superb service, awesome food, clean restaurant and restrooms, and simply, great people. I've eaten in restaurants from New York to LA and Washington state to Florida and those were two of the best sandwiches we have EVER had!

Good food, good people. Everything was fresh and yummy! Give them a try always good to support…read moresmall business!