Sauders

Sauders is an Mennonite Fresh Market. It’s a great place to shop inexpensively for groceries and they have the best cold deli in town. You can order as much toppings for your sandwich and they will make it all fit. You just have to select large or small price. It’s the best place to shop.

Sanders has the best quality food around, and that’s saying something. There is a reason why bus-​loads of people come from states away to purchase food here.

WOW, I seriously want to give this place a 5, but I can’t. Here’s why…
I’ve heard my dear friend Anna tell me this place has «THE BEST ZUCCHINI BARS». Well, on our way to dinner I said, let’s go! I need to try these bars as a pre-​dinner dessert! She warned me that it was a Friday night and the best baked items usually sell out by early afternoon.
Well, she was right. I mean, come on… if you’ve got some top sellers, can you start making more and keep them in stock? I asked the sweet Amish gals behind the deli counter if they had any more in the back. It took 3 of them to look in the computer and tell me there were none. So disappointed…
Anyhow… the reason I wanted to give this place 5 stars is because its fantastic. Its soo clean and organized. The prices on their bulk spices and candy/​snacks are soo inexpensive. Check it out and stock up… Also, lots of fresh seasonal veggies. Homemade pies, jams, pb and more! Lastly, they accept credit!
I WILL BE BACK — i want those zucchini bars

They say Sauders is a unique country store and that’s true but it’s so much more. First off you can’t miss or drive by this place, big store with lot’s of parking.
Right as I walked up to the door I was greeted with all different sized pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks and any other autumn decorations you would want. I really like these cool looking green and white striped ones, lots of colorful combinations you could make.
Once inside, the first thing I noticed was the café with a small seating area. Coffee smelled so good, $ 1.29 12oz and $ 1.59 for a 16oz. They have this great sign… never enough coffee… so very true!
I could tell that their bakery section is a customer favorite. Their were lots of people picking up fresh bread and pies all while still asking about a certain flavor that was all out on the shelf. Each question was answered with a smile and a polite I would be happy to look in the back but I think we are all out. ***tip here, go early in the morning if you want something particular. Such as grape pies, zucchini bars, pecan and dutch apple pies. These were a few of the items I overheard people asking for.
They have a large sections of homemade canned jams and jelly’s that I found very interesting. So many unusual flavors and combinations to me… like blueberry peach, strawberry peach and apple raspberry.
I spend some time in the coffee isle, so many different types and flavors. I wish they had a small sampling section here. It was tough trying to figure out what you would like.
Produce section was well stocked with lots of fresh items, everything is so well displayed and organized. Prices were either a great deal or to high. The same with the spice isle, but boy did they smell good. I like that you can see the entire container of spices so you know exactly what you are getting.
The candy and snack isles were another customer favorite. So many options here and the prices were really good to. I really liked how they had a lot of smaller portion sized containers. You can definitely stock up for your sweet tooth. I would like to see more pecan options. Very cool watching them make homemade peanut butter right in the store.
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Overall what a great store, I will definitely be back.
Business Hours
Monday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM

I just LOVED this store! I didn’t realize how close it was off the thruway, exit #41, only 5 miles after you get off the thruway! I needed to load up on bulk baking supplies and this was definitely the place to do it! They have everything you need from fresh fruits, to beautiful flowers to all your baking supplies! I replenished my stock for wheat flour, sugars, oats, spices and sprinkles! The employees are very friendly and will help you find what you need too! If you haven’t been, you need to go! Best prices for bulk items too!

They’ve just opened up the new store. What a difference! The aisles are huge, with plenty of room for people to walk with their carts without blocking others. Everything is organized, displayed very neatly and clearly labeled. There is a café where you can buy food and ice cream, but I didn’t try those so I can’t vouch if they’re good or not, but I imagine they are. Very impressed!

They’re close to finishing the expansion on their building!
I’ve been trying to stop here for months, I would always pass by on a Sunday on my way to church and they aren’t open on Sunday so I finally made a special trip to the store today and I was not disappointed. Prices are good, lots of local items, household goods. They have a large canning section, large book section. I stopped and checked out a book on the community full of old pictures and information. Tons of dry goods in the store from spices to baking items, meats, dairy items. I went in not needing anything but felt compelled to buy and try a lot of things.

Being from Texas, I’ve never seen anything quite like a Mennonite country store. I’m used to Whole Foods being a corporation rather than a small part of a much more comprehensive and impressive ethos. Here local and organic aren’t fadish buzzwords but simply what’s implied by an agrarian, simple, communal, and Christian way of life. They provide whole foods to people who still cook and bake on a daily basis and who can’t afford to make it their whole paycheck. I was impressed by the extensive baking and spice selection, the large deli counter, and the selection of fresh produce.

I go every time I am in town. Their jelly is made with real sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup. There prices are excellent.

I was told by a co-​worker to go try this place out and its very interesting,
They have a large selection on unique things like dried fruit, spices, flour and dried powder soup which I think is interesting. I went and got a couple of items including deli meat which I felt was real tasty and cheap.
I am sad that sauders is so far away but the next time I head towards waterloo I will make a stop their to stock up on goods.
Overall, This place is Unique, Large Selection of selective items, Reasonably priced!

This is an excellent Mennonite grocery store. But be warned, on the weekends it gets busy and you will have a hard time navigating your little cart through the little aisles.
This is THE place for deli meats, chicken, cage free eggs, butter, vanilla bean, bread, buffalo turkey breast, smoked pork chops, potatoes, spices and CANDY.
The packaged from bulk candy selection is crazy. If you love gummy anything you will appreciate the selection here.
Cash or credit, friendly, efficient check out process. Tops Markets could learn some lessons at this store.
Bravo!

An awesome store. The food is fresh and service is outstanding. They make the best subs, full of meat.

Spending summers in this area of the finger-​lakes, I was always on the search for organic, fresh food for a hike– or a ride on my horses.
The freshest eggs, milk and cheese and the people are so darn friendly. The place is like walking into the five and dime of «Little House on the Prairie». It’s so cute and quaint, you expect Nelly Olson to come in and start being prissy with her blonde ringlets. (the original Nelly– not the weird replacement– Bah!)
Not to compare Americana with the Mennonite’s but I’m trying project a feeling of smell taste and sound. I always bought my carrots here– on the way to the lake, for my horses. They always seemed to love them best from here, and would not spit them out. I have no idea why…
This place, is a place that has great eggs and cheese too. I would get some fresh cheese and some thin cracker bread and have a pic-​nic with my big babies under the big weeping willow tree-​while they ate their carrots.
Thanks Saunders … you helped to make some great memories…

This place is just awesome. Everything is fresh, well priced below local grocers and it is sooooooo clean! They carry local produce, hard to find canning and preserving supplies, as well as a huge variety of spices, cereals, soup mixes, and the list goes on. They also have a deli counter and the meats are deicious. It’s well worth the trip. A little hard to find but — exit the NYS Thruway at route 414. Travel south on 414 until you come to route 5 — go straight over the little bridge and turn left. The market is about ½ mile up on the right. Please make the trip — you won’t be disappointed!

Sauders Store is an genuine Mennonite country store that is packed with fresh produce, bulk packaged goods, Pennsylvania German meats and cheeses along with specialty products for the Mennonite community. The baking and spice sections of the store are extensive and inexpensive from a spectrum of sanding sugars, bags of dried cherries, apricots and mangos, to gummy candy anythings (fried eggs and chicken feet notwithstanding) to cookies to make ice cream sandwiches with. Their deli is not to be missed. Lots of John Martin cold cuts and smoked pork chops and ham hocks (for soups) not to mention local sausages from Hoffmanns. And the prices are unbeatable (really).
Quality, excellence, great prices and friendly people gives Sauders a top ranking from me. I know that regular pilgrimages to Seneca Falls and Sauders will be filling my spring.