Smucker Farms of Lancaster County

I ventured into Smucker Farms for the first time maybe two and a half years ago to pick up some raw honey since I heard it may help with seasonal allergies. I can’t say it helped, but it got me coming back to the store. The most direct comparison I can make is to a farmers market, and from my own observations, Smucker Farms seems to be less expensive than the local farmers markets on produce and carries a lot of the same local favorites in a convenient storefront. Some of my favorite products include their meat, especially their pepper crusted bacon, the cheeses, the ice cream, the wine, and the CSA.
We have been doing the CSA for nearly a year. For about $ 30/​wk you get a ¾ bushel of produce, which is supplemented in the cooler months with items such as eggs, butter, cheese, preservatives, frozen fruit, etc. We’re omnivores, and between two of us we can consume most of the items in the box in a week, although it can be a commitment during those busier weeks. A friend who is a vegetarian is able to get through the box each week on his own. You have to be committed to cooking and being flexible, as we occasionally get an item we’ve never cooked with or even heard of before. There is good variety, as you get about ten different items each week, and everything is in season. Sometimes you get older produce that is still good but about to go bad – not unlike the occasional bad produce you occasionally pick up from the supermarket – but after some trial and error we have gotten pretty good about knowing which items we need to consume first. Overall, the CSA has been invaluable in encouraging us to eat more fruits and vegetables and eat out less, and I’d recommend Smucker Farms’ CSA if you’re interested in trying one out.

Get low, get low, get low get low! To the window, to the wall! Smuckery do smuckery da DAMN this place is AWESOME! From the products, to the décor, to the layout, to the service… everything was two thumbs up.
It’s evident that the owner puts much thought into the selecting top-​notch quality goods. And it’s a bonus that its reasonably priced (yay, I can save my limbs for Whole Foods). They have daily baked goods without preservatives! I especially enjoyed the sourdough baguette, doughy inside and a nice crunch outside (perfect for sandwiches). They have day old goods too!
The décor, layout and service were welcoming. The staff was super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable of their products. I would be a frequent shopper if I lived in D.C. It’s really cool to have a business owner who is conscious of consumers and the environment. Keep up the good work!
P. S. try their cookies, ice cream and bacon! Dietary restrictions kept me from trying, but my friends say they are divine.

Excellent but limited selection of produce, dairy/​eggs, dry goods, frozen foods, beer and wine. I got peaches, yellow plums, raspberries, and fancy beer. All of the produce was excellent, and the peaches in particular were phenomenal. I really wish this store was in my neighborhood.

So far my favorite independent grocery store! The prices are incredibly reasonable considering everything is within our Chesapeake watershed. They have a great selection of frozen foods. All the local ice creams! The best price for Trickling Springs dairy products! Soupergirl frozen at reduced prices. Wide assortment of fermented foods and kombucha (Capital).
The dried/​packaged foods looked plentiful too and I bought a batch of amazing ginger cookies and died of the happies.
Produce section is pretty diverse considering it’s still early spring! They had purple cauliflower in May! Which i know i know, ‘eat in season blah de blah blah’ but as a fellow farmer, I know those came up/​into stock only bc they overwintered and were rediscovered when the farmers went to plant new rows so I’m extra jazzed bc that means lower prices to hand off extra produce, which I am totally a fan of (if they ever did a «seconds» bin from the farm I would make a killing off of that — juuust a suggestion. Twin Farms makes a mint off me at Dupont with that option)

This place is great is you’re looking for something extra-​special that you can’t find at your everyday grocery store. (Specialty jam, beer, milk, etc.) Plus, they have great bagels from time to time and also fresh flowers!

Quaint market. Almost didn’t notice it.
It has a lot of local brands of food. And an interesting selection. Everything looked good. A little area for produce. A wine and beer section. An ice cream section. Milk. Cheese. Lots of popcorn! Of many many flavors. Also they have info sheets if you’re interested in getting fresh food from local farms. Looked good.
For a local market they have been there 3 years. With the selection offered, they mist be doing something right.

Love it! 5 stars if there was ever any parking over there. Great little shop with farm-​fresh foods. Great corned beef! Organic produce, meats and more. Wonderful customer service :)

BTW… try the ice cream

Who knew that the Amish made such great peanut butter? And don’t get me started on the chocolate drizzled popcorn.
I eat meat infrequently, but when I do I splurge on a whole chicken here and roast it at home. It’s is out of this world. That chicken ran around and had a good life. You can taste it. It’s probably similar to the chicken your grandparents ate. If you are buying chicken here out of season it probably will be frozen, but it still is better than what you get at the supermarket, even at the upscale, organic supermarket.
If you can try their CSA. That’s where you buy a share of a farm’s produce for a season. Each week you get a half bushel of whatever vegetables were harvested that week. It’s less expensive than going to Whole Paycheck, and it’s all local. Until I joined their CSA for a season I had no idea that there existed so many types of cabbage, kale and other local greens. It was a challenge to come up with ways to use all of the vegetables. (Tip: if it has green leaves you can chop it up and stir fry it.) The upside is that it put me in the habit of eating more vegetables. Wasn’t bad for the waistline either.
Eric and his staff are always so welcoming and helpful. Don’t be shy about asking for cooking suggestions.

I go to this store for the Lyon Bakery bread, but they also stock really nice wine, Trickling Springs ice cream, all sorts of bottled sodas, and some other random stuff. I also love that they allow me to bring my dog in with me and even have treats for him! And you can purchase the furniture in the place through this catalog they have behind the counter, just ask at the register. Only thing is it’s a little pricey…

I have loved this little neighborhood gem since it opened. But now, the wine and beer selection and the knowledgable staff makes it a weekly stop.
The ramp for lugging my stroller in and out is so helpful and when they’re not busy, someone usually gets the door.
My mother-​in-​law always has me stop by for soaps before I visit her out of town.
Blind Dog chocolate chip cookies and other baked goodies, and now wine tasting on Fridays? You are doing yourself a favor when you stop in.
AND a nice and clean public bathroom.
Now is it pricier than Harris Teeter? Yes, but just a little, but they can tell me where it all came from. I feel better spending my money there. I just wish I could wait to eat the cookie until I get home.
And that bacon. Ohhhh, my goodness, the blessed bacon.
And the ice cream.
And the delightfully obscure spices.
And the jar of real chocolate sauce?
And the raw honey.
And the DC made soda.
And…
Just go.

So glad I have this little bastion of local food and artisan products so close to my house. It’s expensive, but quality is definitely on par with price. Handmade pasta by the bag, interesting preserves, bread from local bakeries, fresh roasted coffee, a large but curated wine selection and a fair amount of fresh produce and meats.
The produce offering is limited; I usually hit up Smucker Farms to get whatever produce on my list I can – along with an item to experiment with, like lemon curd or something pickled – before heading to a different store.
Plus, it’s just a delightful place to be. The storekeepers on duty during my visits have always been pleasant and quick to chat or offer a sample. One day I got a cup of full fat chocolate milk on the house! Made my day and a half.
TL;DR: Amazing selection of local specialty products, limited produce, lots of meats, breads, and coffee, not to mention killer customer service.

Love this place. Very friendly staff, and their selection just keeps getting better. Try their pepper bacon — it’s amazing.

I had intentions on purchasing a pint of their trickling springs creamery ice cream but the lack of customer service changed my mind. I was the only person in the store and the only guy in the store never greeted me. But took the time to follow me around the small store, didnt bother to ask if i needed help finding anything just simply stalked me. Will never step foot in this store again. I’ll just go to yes organic for the brand of ice cream.

Smucker Farms is a great specialty grocery store, chock full of local, seasonal fruits and veggies, all-​natural foods from Lancaster county, and plenty more surprises the more you look around. I especially like the heavenly-​scented lotions and candles near the back. I like that every time I go, there’s something else to try that I haven’t seen anywhere else. I also did the CSA program. Each week you get a very full box of fresh veggies straight from the Amish farm in Lancaster. The only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is because I’m not a super-​chef so I ended up with a lot of unused veggies or, more often, grew tired of an overabundance of receiving my least favorite ones week after week. But I did learn how to cook with many new veggies, tried several new recipes, and didn’t have to go to the dreaded supermarket for most weeks.

Cute store with some products unique to this store (found a fizzy green tea drink not available anywhere but this store in DC). Worth a visit.

Didn’t buy anything when I stopped in today, but was impressed with the quality and quantity of the spices and mixes (bread, cookies, soup) that they had available in the store. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
I’ll certainly stop in again when I’m in the area.

This places rocks! Is it cheap? No, but really no more than Whole Foods or Yes! They have tons of specialty items that you can’t find other places. Also they have my cryptonite aka Trickling Springs Creamery yogurt. Seriously it is AWESOME. You will not be able to go back to Dannon or whatever afterwards. It’s a small place so there isn’t an enormous selection, but you go to get a few different things not regular grocery shopping. They have some fruit and veggies and although I haven’t tried it the meat looks yummy. They also have a CSA. I have a few friends who love it. Overall it is great for specialty shopping and finding something different.

I read about the opening of this store a while ago but hadn’t gotten a chance to check it out until I was in the neighborhood last week. It’s a really nice, small market. They source most (all?) of their goods from small farmers in Lancaster, PA where many are Amish or Mennonite. They had all sorts of jars of veggies, condiments, honeys, jams, coffee, etc. They had homemade popcorn, granola, pretzles, beef jerky, whoopie pies, bread, eggs, milk and soup mixes. They also had a bunch of greens and herbs in their refridgerator in the back. The meat products which included a lot of different cuts of meats, including bacon and sausage looked reasonably priced (about the same price as you would pay at a local farmers market). There were also a bunch of handmade toys and beauty products in the back, including soaps, lotions, candles, etc. They also have a CSA that you can join.
The prices for goods were more than for a regular market, but it seemed like in a lot of cases less than what you would pay for an equivalent product at Whole Foods or Yes! Organic Market. For instance, I noticed a bag of whole bean coffee that was definitely a lot cheaper than an equivalent product at an organic grocery store. And you support local businesses AND local producers when you shop here! They even have a nice blog where they’ll tell stories of visiting their producers.
Definitely worth checking out — this’ll probably be my stop for local foods in the middle of the week when my farmers market isn’t open.
P. S. Worth mentioning that I don’t think they take American Express so be prepared.

Excellent grocery addition to the city! Support organic, healthy food growers and makers.
Love their fresh eggs, meats, yogurts, milk and breads.
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