If you are anywhere near this area, or passing through. This is a must do stop in rural Amish country. Their "Fry Pie's" and a coffee are to die for. Also their custom made sandwiches from their deli area. Tons of candy, salt water taffy, fudge, cheese, baked goods, etc. I can recommend their sloppy Joe on a homemade bun. Also their apple fry pie! There is a small sit down eating area. Counter help is all Amish girls/women. Expect an Amish buggy or two parked out front at the end of the central common area. read more

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Great place for nostalgia, penny candy all kinds of different soda, newly added restaurant pretty good deli sandwiches fairly generous seen the place grow read more

Absolutely loved everything about this store. Small town country charm. Horse & buggies come and go all day. If you have a few extra minutes, I suggest sitting outside on the bench to take it all in.... Possibly with some handmade ice cream This is Amish Country read more

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This unassuming store has it all!! It is a wonderful place to "accidentally" find when out enjoying county roads or tour Amish country. Old times charm, trinkets from way back when, candies from yesteryear, tons of homemade and homegrown items. There are always people coming and going; who are met with smiles and a warm welcome from the employees as well as other customers. If you stop by this place on any day it is open; you will enjoy and be taken back to when time was simpler. read more

Super fun place to visit! They have the best ice cream! And sooo much candy! Just don't forget when you are on your Sunday drive....they are closed on Sunday's!!!!! I always forget that! We have been coming here for a long time. There's always something to see! It's decorated so cute inside! And there's a little town next to it...a pretend town. See my pics! You must visit! Try the fudge! You can sit on the front porch and watch the Amish buggies go by. read more

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Nice first trip of the New Year! A little bit of everything. Love to pickup my colored sugars here. Good selection of spices and bulk baking and candy making ingredients. Not many molds but lots of cutters. Odds and ends. Different caned from the grocery store. This is a 2 trip a year for us! read more

End of the Commons General Store - Chicken sandwich - Grocery Near Me - Mesopotamia, Ohio

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Amazing place to visit have alot if stuff you dont see anywhere else. They serve hot food off the menu try the burger 1 of a kind. Lots of candies deli counter fudge and ice cream also alot of imported sodas like root beers cream sodas and in between mixes like dandilon soda. Definitely worth a look if your in the area. read more

What a cool little store in Amish country! End of the Commons General Store is sort of like the local grocery store of all things Amish. They sell many items in bulk and if you are looking for authentic Amish bakery goods or anything else Amish this store will have it. From candies and chocolates to mugs and fabrics. They have a little of everything. They had a cooler the length of the wall full of specialty sodas and drinks from all around the world. I actually found my favorite aussie drink (from Australia as well the bottle was) ginger beer in two flavors regular for aussies and the yanky version that uses less ginger. I made sure to stock up on a few bottles before I left. They also have this giant wooden horse and buggy you can take a picture in front of outside and a real horse and buggy as well for taking pictures. I thought it was kind of funny and cute that they had special parking for the buggy's out front but the smell was kind of harsh so don't get too close lol! If you are a tourist like me this is a must stop!! read more

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I love bringing the kids & family here! We seem to always come on a rainy day. If it's not raining, you can take photos in the Amish buggy outside. You could lost inside this place! There's food, ice cream, sodas, fry pies, fresh peanut butter, nostalgic candies & more! On our last visit, we ate ice cream together then took home some fry pies and candy. read more

My nine year old loved this place. Kind of like an old time five and dime store, lots of little toys and trinkets to pick through. I liked the buckets of salt water taffy by the pound - very tasty! Definitely will go back. read more

End of the Commons General Store - Grocery Near Me - Mesopotamia, Ohio

A cute little town with a hidden treasure! The shop is full of fun little surprises and gifts. The deli food is delicious, I recommend the burger, but the true gem is the fry pies. There are several varieties and they taste so fresh. read more

This is where I chose as my COVID-19 escape. Fried pies and ice cream were my guilty pleasure. All while social distancing. Lots of good food and supplies. Just a cheery and welcome place in the midst of two months of sheltering at home. read more

We visited this spot after our trip to middlefield and the scenic Amish country. This location was a spot my parents took me to as a child multiple times. A throw back to another era complete w buggy parking and squeaky wooden floors. When you walk in you are greeted with coolers full of flavored soda and penny candy. As you walk around you have an ice cream counter as well as cheese and meat. This store also has odd items and nick nacks from local vendors. We got fried pies, lemon, blueberry and Apple. Theses are the best fries pies we ever had. This includes visits to Amish spots throughout Ohio and pa. It was like eating a lemon filling inside a breakfast sandwich soft and flaky not saturated w grease. We are already planning our other trips. read more

This is a great place to buy some bulk items like cake/cookie mixes. Pricing isn't outrageously lower but I think you go here more for the experience. They also have oddball things, like Love Potion Number 9 soda pop, which is hard to find elsewhere. There's also a big assortment of cookie cutters and a taffy bar! The ice cream is fantastic. Buy your cheese down the road! read more

Kinda like an Amish superstore meets tourist trap! Impressive. Best way of describing this place is the Bed, Bath & Beyond bus crashed into a gas station mini mart, then took out an Executive Chef, a fudge shop, and your local mom & pop plumbing suppy store, then stuffed it all into a large wooden house (sorta). Then add some Amish parking out front (a lane dedicated to horse & buggy only) and a giant wooden horse & buggy statue outside! Boggled?! So was I! But as you walk through, it does make sense. The coolers in the front, right next to the registers and full of modern soda mixed with local sassparilla, root beer, and other pop flavors, provide both familar and local refreshment options for the tourist and local crowds. Just to the side are various local knick-knacks mixed in with the usual Made in China swag - fodder for those disembarking regular motorcoaches that land here on "Amish Tours" from all over, looking for those "I was here" momentos to bring back to "civilization" with them. You want cookie and baking goods? Wow. I've never seen so much stuff in *any* store - even the Executive Chef type stores! The selection of cookie cutters, muffin cups, sprinkles and decorations, right down to the different raw flours. Wow again. For me, I ended up in a $85 shopping frenzy. I happen to like Louis & Amos Amish canned goods (pickled baby corn, buffalo eggs, pepperocinis, etc.). Found some excellent popcorn toppings (hard to find spinkle-on flavors that are more flavor than salt!). Couldn't help but try all the fudge flavors the little sweetie behind the counter was pushing to passers-by. Got some nifty kitchen implements too. Anyway, this Amish Superstore is just a fount of wholesome goodness plus soda pop worth visiting! We'll be back! read more

I've lived in this area all my life and only just visited this store today. It's adorable! Like a cracker barrel but bigger. Has a restaurant, gas station, and store all built into one. And I recommend the peanut butter fudge. Come visit! You'll be glad you did! :) read more

Loved our visit here. So many lovely items to purchase. I especially liked the cookie cutters and candles. Also definitely try the food while your there and the pies! read more

In the 15 years I have been coming here I am sad to say it has turned very touristy. They have more than doubled in size and with it their prices have escalated. You can get jellies, dips, teas and bulk goods here but watch their prices. Some of their "vintage" style candies get marked up! Now I will tell you if you are visiting the Amish area and want to step back into a retro shop this is the place! You can find a wide assortment of pop In Glass bottles and of almost any flavor! We have had butterscotch, watermelon and even old fashioned egg creams here!Oh! Also, their homemade fudge is really good!! The deli area serves great food and is not too pricey so we have stopped here before for lunch while shopping for the day. My husband drives Amish crews and loves to stop in for a burger and fries when he has the time. It's not a place I would tell you not to go by any means, just be aware it can be very touristy! read more

This place is really cool. A little bit of everything. You can find hardware, baking supplies, toys, penny candy, and plenty of touristy stuff. Great place to bring kids. read more

This is an amazing store. I've been visiting every so often since I was five (over 35 years ago). They still have some amazing deli, and salt water taffy, and of course, bulk grains at great prices. read more

The lunch served here is great. They use wholesome ingredients in their sandwiches. The pizza is really good too.

This place has the absolute best fry pies in the entire area. I thought that the Amish in Charm had the best before eating one here. My only mistake was to buy just two and drive away before eating one.... I will be back to get more, I just don't know when. read more

Always a great stop when in the area. Huge assortment of delicious foods and candies (TRUE nickel candies, no less) and fun toys. I have visited this store each year if my life, from what I can remember, and never leave without seeing/trying something new or unique. I.e. Cucumber soda or homemade style licorice allsorts, or even A Sucker with a mealworm in it!! They have expanded the retail footprint a bit, and improved the flow of the space better. I love the original wood floors, which occasionally i trip on and feel like my cart needs off road tires, but thats all part of the old general store atmosphere. Very warm, welcoming place that always has good memories attached to it. Definitely make an effort to get here if you are ever nearby! read more

Absolutely adorable, practical, original, and fun! I can't wait to go back! Get the fry pie!!!

A trip to End of the Commons General Store is a trip back in time. It's in the middle of Amish country and they carry a lot of Amish made cheeses and products, and also supplies that the Amish would buy. I always buy bulk oatmeal at a cost that is way lower than the commercial oatmeal at any supermarket. In fact, they sell a lot of bulk products. Very friendly, and my grandchildren are always fascinated by the endless selection of unusual toys and candies. I'm about an hour away, and going there is always special, and the people are so friendly. read more

It is a treat for my family to stroll into the store. Just browsing the many different sodas brings back memories from my childhood. I love turning it into a learning experience for my children as I explain all the different things you might find. read more

Love, love, love this place. Have an ice cream cone. You've never had ice cream this good. Mesopotamia is a step back in time in the best possible way. Enjoy! read more

Great store just happened to come across it few months ago and now I cannot stay away they have everything and the French onion dip mix is the most amazing I have ever tasted friendly staff I highly recommend visiting read more

Love to just chill there on my day off....great Tilapia sandwich....peaceful....sipping coffee...cheerful conversations....real old time atmosphere! Love antiques and other memorabilia..... read more

What a treat a trip to End of the Commons becomes when you are transported back in time by the old fashioned atmosphere. The people are just as charming as their store and are always willing to help. I love the selection of candies from my childhood memories. Cookie cutters, cheeses, popcorn, bulk foods, deli, and so much more. I recommend buying some waxed lips and wearing them in public just as my friend and I! What great fun! read more