Food

@ the bank

940 Park Avenue
Meadville, PA 16335
814-724-2116

Mon- Sat 7:30 AM- 7:00 PM

This is a smaller version of a similar store from Linesville, PA. Most of the food is packaged at the store and sold at bulk price (very inexpensive) with local specialty items such as honey, jams, their own unique blended spice and seasoning for tacos or steaks, baking supplies, candy, and a small deli in the back. Enjoy free samples of their trail mixes the first time you visit, and also student discounts with Allegheny College ID. Also check out their coffee bar, clothing store, music shop, and art gallery.

Al’s Melons Farm Market

18373 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville, PA 16335

Sun- Thurs 8:00 AM- 7:00 PM; Fri, Sat 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM

Don’t let the name fool you, you can get much more than melons at Al’s Market. Al attempts to get as much produce as possible from Crawford County, so you know you’re supporting the local economy by shopping here! Head further into the store and check out the variety of meats from just over the border in Ohio; beef, pork, and chicken products are available. Cash Only.

The Creative Crust

217 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335
814-336-2313

Mon-Thurs 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM; Fri 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

This family operated bakery has a full selection of fresh oven-baked goodies daily, including sticky buns and several different breads. The most unique item on the menu, however, is their pizza. With options like “vegan” (no cheese and TONS of veggies) and “dessert” (raisins, cinnamon, and a touch of icing) you’ll never run out of dinner ideas or dessert options at the Creative Crust!

Malady’s Meat Market

19043 Park Avenue Plaza
Meadville, PA 16335
814-337-2792

Mon- Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

If you’re craving that hand-selected choice cut of beef that your grandmother made on Sunday afternoon, stop by Malady’s for all that and more. Malady’s boasts a wider selection of meats than your typical supermarket, and the freshest, grain-fed meat available in Meadville. This is the only place in Meadville where you can buy lobster tails while supporting the local economy at the same time. Don’t leave without browsing their full range of Amish products!

Meadville Market House

910 Market Street
Meadville, PA 16335
814-336-2056

Mon, Fri, Sat 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tue, Thurs 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Whether you have a green thumb or a sweet tooth, the oldest continuously operating farmers’ market in Pennsylvania has what you’re craving. Start at one of the two bakeries with some strawberry rhubarb pie and warm cinnamon rolls, baked before your eyes. Wash it down with some cool, locally produced milk available in the dairy case. While you’re there peruse the shelves of dried goods, fresh jarred vegetables, and jellies and jams. Pick up some fresh meat and local produce to cook up a healthy dinner for your family! Head upstairs to view the rotating exhibits for the Meadville Council of the Arts. Check the newspaper for listings of concerts and other entertainment held upstairs.

Nature’s Way

890 Park Avenue
Meadville, PA 16335
814-724-4709

Mon- Thurs 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Nature’s Way is a treat for anyone who appreciates sustainable living. Not only does Nature’s Way offer organic and gluten-free food, including a small refrigerated section, but they are one of very few places in Meadville where you can find Seventh Generation cleaning products, health and beauty care items, and herbal remedies, all great for the environment! Trying to avoid your annual winter cough and cold? Stop in and try their natural vitamins and minerals that will help your immune system stay tough; even tougher than a Meadville snowstorm!

Sandy’s European Marketplace

1121 Park Avenue
Meadville, PA 16335
814-333-2622

Daily 6:00 AM-8:00 PM

What a unique place to shop! Looking for some European specialties? Sandy’s has a wide variety of meats including Italian sausage, a plethora of cheeses, including Gouda and other imported varieties. Don’t forget to pick up some Amish jams and jellies, among the best you will ever try. There is fresh food to eat in a cafeteria style setting, with soups, made to order sandwiches, pizza, hoagies, a bakery, and an impressive produce section. Also a pharmacy and car wash and one of the few places with FREE air machines to pump your car tires!

Touch of East

11826 Pennsylvania Avenue
Meadville, PA 16335
814-333-1669

Mon- Fri 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM; Sat 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM

Don’t be afraid as you drive up to this store! The inside is much more pleasing to the eyes than the outside! Come visit for oriental spices, basmati rice, and other Indian cuisine! The owner will kindly accommodate requests for spices and rice not available in the store. Also check out their selection of East Asian gifts. Cash Only.

Valesky’s

1044 Water Street
Meadville, PA 16335
814-336-5121

Mon-Thurs, Sat 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM- 9:30 PM

Everything you could ever want from a grocery store, only this one is locally owned and operated! Their produce is particularly good! Recently featured in the Meadville Tribune for a commitment to environmental excellence, Valesky’s is the only independent grocer in the state to receive the DEP’s Energy Star program designation and letter of commendation from Governor Ed Rendell for scoring a 95 out of 100 in an energy efficiency study.