Try These Delicious Westchester-Made Food Products and Treats
There are some really amazing food producers and products made right in Westchester County and the surrounding area. From brownies to mushrooms to spices, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy specialty food products. Check out more in our list of delicious Westchester-made food products and treats.
Get even more seasonal and local food at you local Westchester Farmers Market.
The Poppery: Made in Mount Kisco, this treat shop is known for their cake pops. These pops are a work of art where you’ll find bright, vibrant sweet treats for any occasion. They do sell out, especially around the holidays so it’s best to pre-order. They also offer custom cakes and other treats like chocolate-covered Oreos, chocolate-covered pretzels, macarons, sugar cookies, and more. 255 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco NY 10549.
Greyston Bakery: Renowned for their brownies, Greyston Bakery is also a non-profit organization that works to create job opportunities through their open hiring model. Incredibly, this has given over 1,300 people jobs throughout manufacturing at their Yonkers location. Their brownie is also quite delicious, and used in Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Cookie ice cream. They also offer an assortment of grab-and-go options, including vegan treats that you can buy online. 104 Alexander Street, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Hodgins Harvest: For mushrooms, check out Hodgins Harvest. Here, you can get mushroom extracts, mushroom growing kits, and mushroom powders. You can buy online, or visit them at a Westchester and Rockland farmers market such as at TaSH in Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow, the Bronxville Farmers Market, the Hastings Farmers Market, and the Piermont Farmers Market.
Neri’s Bakery: If you need baked goods or bread, you’ve got to try Neri’s Bakery in Port Chester. They have been a family-run and operated business for over 100 years where you can get buns, cakes, cookies, pies, ruglegh, and much more. 31-37 Pearl Street, Port Chester, NY 10573.
The Spice Theory: This spice company was created by Dr. Corrie Amos, a board-certified anesthesiologist, culinary enthusiast, and health and wellness advocate, where you’ll find flavorful, small-batch spices. Featuring fun spice names like “Welcome to Jamrock,” “Scotch on the Rocks,” “Natual Mystic,” and “Fern Gully,” to name a few options, that are robust in flavor without any artificial additives. All of the blends are made in small and limited quantities to preserve their natural flavors. 275 East Sandford Blvd #1034 Mount Vernon, NY 10550.
Lloyd’s Carrot Cake: Lloyd’s is the place to get carrot cake in the area. The bakery uses a recipe from the late-owners mothers that has loved by customers in Westchester and the Tri-State area — and beyond — for over 30 years. In addition to their famous carrot cake, they also have red velvet cake, German chocolate cake, chocolate layered cake, a variety of sheet cakes, and much more! 6087 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471.
The Twisted Branch: For local honey and maple syrup, visit The Twisted Branch in Valhalla. The honey is sourced from Hummingbird Ranch in Dutchess County and syrup from Maple Craft. In addition to these items, you can also a huge variety of infused oils, extra virgin olive oils, flavored olive oils, coffee, tea, spices, sea salt, and much more. 24 Broadway, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Yonkers Miasarnia: Get all of your Polish and Eastern European specialty items at Yonkers Miasarnia. First opened in 1960, you’ll love their homemade specialities such as kielbasy, Polish bread, smoked ham hocks, pierogis, and much more. 39 Lockwood Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Noble Pies: Pie lovers of all ages, will love digging into the freshness of a homemade pie from Noble Pies. Their seasonal menu includes pies, cookies, cakes, scones, etc — all with a focus on in season fruits. You can get them online, at their flagship location in Warwick, or from their bakery in Rye. 22 Purdy Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 or 121 NY-94, Warwick, NY 10990.
825 Main Products: For fresh, homemade tomato sauce, you have to try the Hudson Valley-based brand, 825 Main Products. This includes their 825 Main Marinara Sauce made with with California plum tomatoes and 825 Main Pizza Margherita Sauce made with Italian plum tomatoes. They can be found at specialty stores in the area or online.
The 4:00 Cookie: Who doesn’t love a cookie at 4:00pm, or always? For something sweet during the day – without the crash – founder Debra Holstein created the The 4:00 Cookie. Their recipe features a blend of whole grains and low-glycemic sweeteners that won’t cause a crash like traditional cookies made with white sugar and flour. This includes a selection of cookies, granola, and granola cookies that you can buy online or at a variety of specialty retailers.
