This is a store where you can find all kinds of organic, vegetarian and unique foods. Although it is expensive it is locally owned and the staff is wonderful.

Ludgate Farms is a store you could only find in Ithaca. The floor is dirt (well, gravel over dirt). The plastic roof is held up by air pressure. And the merchandise, other than the produce, does get a bit dusty. But they've got decent to good produce, even in the off-season. What makes them very good is their excellent selection of specialty items (teas, dried fruits, breads, cookies, candy, condiments, etc.). And they're open 365 days a year. If you live here, and you drive, you'll visit them at least once in your first year -- just about unavoidable.

PROS: Excellent selction of specialty food items, open 365 days/year
CONS: Loose the dirt floor and the resulting dust, PLEASE!