Not that many cheeses there. We bought the local made cheese and tasted good, never knew that it…read morewill be very salty if you eat a bigger piece. so bought a few locally made cheeses & they were all very salty. Wish didn't buy so many .... It's not a big store, so don't expect too many cheeses. The ladies there were friendly.

Great place, good local variety, great service and very knowledgeable. Has some local meats, honey…read moredressings, just worth the stop off the exit.

We USED to go there 3 or more times a year, they have raised prices so much and deleted most of the…read moresnacks they used to carry, not worth the 3 hour trip to spend 4 times as much! A box ofclub crackers is 8.00 a box now! I understand price increase but damn this is ridiculous. And they don't even make their own jerky anymore! Totally worthless!

I have been here many times over the years and try and stop in every time I am there. They no…read morelonger have samples out for everyone to try, which to me is good and bad. I want to know what some of the cheeses taste like. I was sad that two of my favorite flavors were not there, I always bought the Taco and the Garden cheeses. If cheese isn't your thing they have jerkys, jams, pickled jars and much more. Around the corner from the cheese they have a coffee shop as well.

Despite the other reviews we gave this place a chance. It's not worth the pain in the rear to get…read moreto it from the fwy. My husband picked up a 3oz piece of cheddar and it was $8.99. Your regular grocery store's round refrigerator has waaaay more selection. This is just a store front for the brand "jim's cheese" which is just flavored cheddars that cost as much as artisanal raclette from France. They need to either change their name from "outlet" to "small deli with some cheese and week-old cake slices", or get more cheese and have outlet prices. I don't appreciate being mislead as a consumer.

You guys need to ignore yelp users' negative comments. I am still impressed that they still offer…read moremultiple cheese samples. The horseradish white cheese is highly recommended!

Great selection, great customer service. This was my first time using them and I'll be back.read more

The food was amazing and the different type of bacons was very nice. The People are super nice. And…read moreof course the food smelled amazing

Had the opportunity to visit Shirks Country Market in Centertown, MO, and this is hands-down one of…read moremy favorite stops whenever I'm in the area! First and foremost, the deli here is nothing short of amazing. I always get the BLT, and it never disappoints. The bacon tastes incredibly fresh, and the produce on it is just as fresh. I also love to add their jalapeño cheddar cheese--so flavorful! A few jalapeños for an extra kick, and it's perfect. Another highlight for me is the bakery. The service is great and their banana bread is one of my absolute favorites--moist, tasty, and often fresh out of the oven. This market has so much to offer: * Fresh produce * Bagged candy, all packaged neatly with an Amish-style retail vibe * A variety of unique items to explore Next door, there's even a plant shop with a beautiful selection of plants, adding to the charm of this spot. The parking lot is huge, making it easy to stop by. It's handicap accessible, so there's nothing to worry about when it comes to accessibility. All in all, this place is a gem, and I truly love stopping by every chance I get!

I am not often this way, but whenever I am near Jefferson City I absolutely stop by here!…read more Today I got the "sweet balogna" with Colby, pickles, mustard and mayo on their oatmeal bread and it was really amazing, I love the thin bologna slices. Peanut butter pie was so good! The peanut butter part was light and creamy and the crust is always good in their pies! They're all always very nice, friendly and helpful, and I just love going in there. I wasn't sure if the deli would be open when I got there at 8:30, but they open at 8 with the store, so I was very happy about that.

They have a old fashioned cheeseburger! Done the right way!…read moreThe tenderloin on another customer's plate looked pretty appetizing, also. Worth stopping for

Really friendly service in a typical trading post environment with individual 4-top and communal…read moretables the food is standard roadside fare with a focus on the big chief burgers. The tenderloin sandwich well executed with a seasoned crispy breading covering a pork loin slice pounded out to 1/4" thickness about twice the size of the bun. That's consistent with the standard in this area, first done by the Smith family of Smith's Restaurant now 5 or 6 miles South on Hwy 13. The fries were absolutely perfect, fries to order, sprinkled with a seasoning that's really very good. Don't skip the fries!

This place is a one stop shop for groceries, snacks, and then some…read more I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw all of the baked goods. I bought some whoopie pies and a plate of cherry danishes. There were so many options that I look forward to going back to try. The deli was another highlight of my stop. ordered the Cajun Lightning sandwich and it was so good. The meat was stacked a mile high. I wished I had someone to share it with. There's an endless amount of premade sides, like potato salad, pasta salad, egg salad, etc. I picked up some potato salad to pair with my sandwich. Everyone working there was very friendly. The store was so big that I would've loved more time to see what else I could find.

I have been privileged to have received baked goods from here in the past, but this was the first…read moretime I was in the vicinity and could stop by. They have delicious cinnamon rolls, cookies, and breads. Upon my visit, I was almost overwhelmed by the amount of food they carry. I can't wait to visit again.

I really like this tiny little place and the upbeat attitude of its employees. I didn't know they…read moreonly had two tables for eating in, but we found one and ate lunch. They had a variety of fresh seafood on display and from the signage, must do a lot of party catering. They were also preparing a sizable order of crab cakes for shipment while we were there. Their frozen foods section had lobster tail, king crab and snow crab. We ordered the homemade New England Clam Chowder, which was delicious. My wife had the lobster roll and I tried the fish tacos. The lobster roll was great and though the fish tacos were good, i thought they lacked the interior ingredients for the true Mexican style (needed more cheese and guacamole, perhaps some salsa rather than spicy mayonnaise). All in all a little seafood gem in the middle of Missouri!

They have the best crab cakes Serve them many times to my…read moreguests. At the lake we always order the Shrimp and Crab Boil Great dinner choice!

I was a fervent Root Cellar-er when they were under the old owners and when they were located on…read moreBroadway (more on that later), but now it's on a whole 'nother level. No, literally, they have more than one level to the store. What's going on? Why can't they just stay in that basement place and call it good? Well, this new venue is bigger, and the old owner(s) also owned the Broadway Brewery, and the rumor is they are going to expand that restaurant into the basement place where they old Root Cellar was located. Plus, this new place has much more panache, and since the new downtown farmer's market started on Sundays, this new location hooks them into that whole casbah (or would it be a souk?). Anyhow, there are things in the works. Some of the things in the works: Free wi-fi for the internet deficient. There is a loading dock that they want to turn into a stage for live music acts, and the audience can hunker down in the parking lot and listen al fresco. They've already installed a cooler in the loading dock deck, where they might start stocking beer and wine and such. I told them to install some old speakers and a turntable and an amp, and I would provide a mess of vinyl, and that would attract the neo-retro folks who dig that stuff. Who knows. From the loading dock deck, you can saunter down a few stairs into a long room with a huge wooden bar, end-capped with a deli counter. So the plan is, to have sandwiches and stuff, as well as coffee, tea, etc. Perhaps they will give Uprise a run for their money? I say they should aim for a different consumer niche, since Uprise has pretty much locked-in the hipster crowd, they need to go for the blue collar crowd who appreciate all that local food/music stuff. Who knows? This could usher in a critical mass for the new North Village Arts District. Maybe it will give the "District" a run for their money. The "District" being the semi-mafioso oligarchs who control the downtown area, and who took out the benches from the sidewalks because unseemly folks were sitting in them. I guess they installed them, so they can take them out, but geez, it sounds a little draconian. For all I know the NVA District folks will do the same thing, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Anyhow, here is a good article on their moving, and some nice photos: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2011/06/20/root-cellar-moves-north-village-arts-district/ In addition, they have a CSA, where you can get a box of local veggies and fruits and stuff for like $30 or so. They give you a little print out with info on where everything came from, and some recipes that include some of the foods. You pay by the week, but to guarantee a box, you should sign up. The new owners are real nice, and if you are looking for suggestions on what is good or interesting, they are very helpful.

Great little find in downtown! I read online that this place has THE best chicken available around…read moretown and boy was I correct! At first I was sticker shocked at the price, but after realizing that I'm supporting local agriculture as well as, having the closest thing to fresh here -- totally worth it!!! I wish it could fresh and not frozen, but hey not complaining! Their veggies are delish and fresh, too! Can't beat local arugula from MO! Definitely check it out!