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Some road trips are about the view, but a trip through Ohio’s Amish Country is really about the haul. Bags of bulk spices, wheels of cheese, fresh bread, and old-fashioned candy have a way of filling a trunk faster than you planned.
The eight country stores on this list stretch from Holmes and Wayne counties up to the Amish settlements in Geauga and Trumbull counties. Bring a cooler, clear out the back seat, and get ready to shop like a local.
1. Ashery Country Store, Fredericksburg, OH
Out along State Route 241, with rolling farmland on both sides, sits a store that bulk food fans treat like a regular checkpoint. The Ashery is an Amish-style bulk food market known best for spices, deli meats, and cheeses.
The shelves go well beyond the basics. Shoppers stock up on dried goods, lunch meats, cheese, and even bird seed, so the backyard feeder gets a treat from the trip too.
Prices here are fair, and the bulk selection is wide enough that it is easy to lose track of what is in the cart. Bakery items, flowers, and organic products round out the mix.
Hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, with Sunday closed. Saturday is the busy stretch, so a Monday morning visit is the calm option.
You will find it at 8922 OH-241 in Fredericksburg.
2. Walnut Creek Cheese & Market, Walnut Creek, OH
Free samples are a strong argument for any store, and Walnut Creek Cheese leans into them. Fudge, cheese, and jerky are often out for tasting, which makes deciding what to buy a lot more fun.
The store sits on Route 39 in Walnut Creek, right in the heart of Holmes County. It mixes classic Amish market traditions with modern touches like free Wi-Fi and a second-floor area for a quick bite.
Cheese is the headliner, but the bulk aisles and homemade baked goods are just as easy to load up on. Meats, produce, and prepared foods make this a full grocery run instead of a quick snack stop.
Doors open at 8 a.m. on weekdays and 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. It closes at 6 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday, and it stays closed Sunday.
Parking is free.
3. Troyer Market, Millersburg, OH
Dehydrated marshmallows are not on most grocery lists. At Troyer Market, though, they share space with candy, bulk foods, and a long lineup of other things you did not know you needed.
Officially called Troyer’s Country Market on its website, this stop on County Road 77 outside Millersburg is an Amish-style grocery. It has a deli counter, a big bakery selection, and plenty of meats and cheeses.
Fresh fruit and a solid choice of frozen meats make it handy if you have a cooler in the car. Some items run on the pricier side, so it helps to shop with a plan.
Hours are generous, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 7 p.m. on Friday, and until 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Weekdays are usually quiet, while Saturday afternoons fill up.
4. Lehman’s, Dalton, OH
Oil lamps, kitchen tools, and more bottled soda flavors than most people have ever seen. Lehman’s is the kind of store where a quick look turns into a long afternoon.
Located in the Wayne County community of Kidron, Lehman’s specializes in practical off-grid supplies and kitchenware. It also shows how settlers and Amish families lived and still live today.
The aisles hold gifts, old-time groceries, Amish supplies, and a huge wall of old-fashioned soda pop. Oil lamps and lamp oil are popular picks, and snacks like jerky are easy to grab on the way out.
Plan for more time than you expect, since there is a lot to see. Lehman’s is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Saturday at 4779 Kidron Road. In-store pickup is available, which helps with bigger items.
5. Hershberger’s Farm and Bakery, Millersburg, OH
Kids get goats, grownups get pie. That is a pretty fair trade at Hershberger’s Farm and Bakery on State Route 557.
The property has a petting zoo for about $5 per person, plus buggy rides. It turns a shopping stop into a couple of hours of family fun.
Inside, the bakery turns out fresh bread and homemade pies. A separate market sells seasonal produce, bulk food, and local groceries.
There is also a gift shop full of Amish-made items and handmade toys. Hungry travelers can grab snacks like cheese curds, fries, or onion rings, and coffee is available too.
Hershberger’s is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit. Most visitors spend around $10 to $20 per person.
6. Swiss Village Bulk Foods, Sugarcreek, OH
Sugarcreek calls itself the Little Switzerland of Ohio, and it is a common starting point for Amish Country trips. Swiss Village Bulk Foods sits right on South Broadway Street, which makes it an easy first or last stop.
The bulk foods area is the main draw. Shoppers come here to stock up on items that are hard to find at a regular supermarket.
A wide selection of cheese and prepared deli items fills out the store. It is a smart place to grab lunch fixings along with pantry staples.
Hours run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and in-store pickup is offered.
Evenings are usually calm, while Saturday brings the crowds.
The address is 309 S Broadway St.
7. Nauvoo Family Market, Middlefield, OH
Holmes County gets most of the attention, but Geauga County has one of the largest Amish settlements in the country. Middlefield is its commercial hub, and Nauvoo Family Market is a big reason to head north.
The bakery is the star. Huge glazed donuts, pepperoni bread, and fry pies are easy to fill a box with.
Beyond the bakery, the store is neat and well kept, with a good deli. Bulk groceries are reasonably priced, and the selection is large.
Doors open early, at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, and close at 5 p.m.
Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find it at 15979 Nauvoo Road.
8. End of the Commons General Store, Mesopotamia, OH
Back in 1840, this general store was already open for business in Mesopotamia. Today it still feels like a trip through time, with nostalgic candy and vintage sodas lining the shelves.
The store sits in Trumbull County’s Amish area, on State Route 534. Fry pies are its signature treat, so save room.
There is plenty to stock up on beyond sweets. Meats, cheeses, Amish baked goods, bulk foods, and ice cream share the space.
Early birds will like the hours. It opens at 5:30 a.m. and stays open until 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, while Saturday runs from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It makes a fine final stop before heading home with a very full trunk. The address is 8719 State Rte 534.
