Good Neighbor Grocery

This place is absolutely a gem. It offers all-natural foods, local honey, handmade peanut butter, healthy salads and soups, as well as local artisan breads and crafts. We ordered ciabatta sandwiches and a peanut butter sandwich—everything tasted clean and delicious. It’s located in Groton and has a liberal, Ithaca-style vibe. Definitely one of the best spots in the Ithaca/Groton area.

Good Neighbor Grocery is a wonderful community spot with a great selection of local items and a genuinely welcoming feel. Be sure to check out their supper club for delicious, homemade meals to go—perfect for an easy, high-quality dinner. They also host fun craft classes and a lively summer market, making it much more than just a grocery store.

Good neighborhood also does pop up dinners and brunches. Check them out at Hopshire Brewing too. Wednesday nights now till spring with lots of delicious from scratch options. If you happen to be lucky enough to be there when they have their focaccia bread I highly recommend it.

Just a little ways off the route between Ithaca and Dryden is the town of Groton, NY. Across from its high school is a building covered with vertical red and green siding. Fronted with cheerfully painted wide windows, the front bears the name - The Good Neighbor Grocery. Inside is warm and inviting, decorated with colorful yet comfortably cozy items, shelves filled with locally or regionally produced food, art, self care items, and more. The menu is filled with delicious options to satisfy a variety of tastes and appetites, including kids’. There are plenty of weekly and seasonal offerings, plus baked goods and beverage choices. The store even has online ordering and a drive up window. In addition to all of this, there are ongoing classes for all ages and many interests (cooking, ar

The broccoli cheddar soup was phenomenal. The maple Chicken sandwich with tremendous. The coffee is also very good. One of the best soups I’ve ever had highly recommend.