Tucked along US-68 in Georgetown, The Home Place is a country market that feels like a treasure hunt. Shelves hold spices, jams, fresh bread, deli meats, and even furniture and garden sheds.
Shoppers give it 4.7 stars from more than 780 reviews. Here are ten reasons to plan a visit.
1. Warm Glazed Donuts Worth The Drive
Ask almost any regular what to grab first, and donuts come up fast. Fifty reviewers mention them, and one visitor said theirs were warm and so good.
The glaze is sweet and shiny, and the dough is soft.
Go early if you can. A busy store means fresh batches come out often, so you have a better shot at a donut that is still warm.
Grab a few extra for the ride home, because one is never enough.
One happy wife says her husband lights up whenever he gets his favorite kind. That kind of joy is easy to understand after one bite.
Pair a donut with a hot coffee from the coffee shop inside and you have a simple treat that feels like a small celebration on an ordinary weekday morning.
2. Pies And Fried Pies For Every Sweet Tooth
Picture a slice of peanut butter pie, creamy and rich, sitting on a paper plate. One longtime fan calls it amazing, and nine reviewers bring it up.
Pies are a big part of the bakery story here.
Fried pies are popular too, with flavors like apple and cherry. Reviews are mixed on freshness, so ask what came out most recently before you buy.
A little asking can lead to a better pie.
Not every pie suits every person, and that is fair. Some shoppers love the crusts and fillings, while a few wanted more flavor or a fresher bite.
Try a small one first, or pick up a slice to taste before you commit to a whole pie for the family dinner table.
3. Build-Your-Own Deli Sandwiches
Here is a fun twist: you fill out a paper form to design your own sandwich. You choose the bread, the meat, the cheese, and the toppings.
It feels a bit like being your own chef without any of the mess.
Forty-seven reviews mention sandwiches, so this is no small side act. Sandwiches are big, so one couple shared a single sandwich and left happy.
That trick can save money and leave room for dessert.
If you want something heartier, look for the grilled cheese with brisket wrapped in bacon. A fan calls it a heavenly experience.
Whether you go simple with turkey and Swiss or bold with brisket, the fresh sliced meat is the star of the show.
4. Fresh Deli Meats And Cheeses By The Pound
Lunch meat from a package can taste flat. Meat sliced fresh at the counter is a different story.
Reviewers say The Home Place has some of the best deli meats and cheese around.
Tell the clerk how thick you like your slices, and they will cut it your way. Buy a half pound to try or a full pound for the week.
Snack sticks, sweet and spicy, are another popular pick for lunchboxes and road trips.
Beyond the cold case, a hot deli offers ready meals and daily specials. Regulars mention pot pies, cornbread, and pasta salad as weekly must-haves.
Stock the fridge here and dinner planning gets much easier, because so much of the work is already done for you.
5. Spices, Sauces, And Bulk Pantry Staples
Open your spice cabinet. Is it full of tiny, costly jars?
Bulk shopping offers a smarter path. One reviewer says she stocks up on spices every visit, and another raves about the wide variety of sauces.
Buying in bulk lets you pick only what you need. Try a new spice in a small bag before you commit to a big one.
That keeps your recipes fresh and your budget safe.
The shelves also hold dry goods, baking items, and pantry foods. A shopper trying to cut junk from her diet called it a great place to start.
Clean labels and simple ingredients make it easier to cook from scratch, and the store stays neat and organized while you browse.
6. Jams, Jellies, Honey, And Canned Pickles
Some jars just look like summer. Rows of jams, jellies, and golden honey line the shelves here, and shoppers notice them right away.
One visitor called the fresh honey and jam a highlight of the trip.
Canned pickles get love too. A reviewer called them wonderful, and they make a crunchy side for any sandwich.
Grab a jar for your next picnic.
These goods also make easy gifts. A jar of berry jam with a loaf of fresh bread says thank you better than a card.
Check the handwritten or printed labels for flavors you rarely see in a big chain store, and do not be shy about trying something unusual like a spicy pepper jelly over cream cheese.
7. Soft Pretzels, Breads, And Baked Goods
The smell of warm dough is hard to ignore. Seventeen reviewers mention pretzels, and one says they were served warm and very tasty.
Thirty-three mention baked goods in general.
Fresh bread is a weekly habit for some regulars. Cookies, cream horns, and peanut butter cookies fill the cases too.
One shopper liked the cookies, so even a mixed visit can have bright spots.
Plan a small tasting picnic. Get a pretzel, a cookie, and a cream horn, then sit and compare.
You might find a new favorite. If you are buying for a crowd, call ahead at 937-378-3400 to ask about what is fresh, since a busy market can sell out of favorites by afternoon.
8. Ice Cream, Candy, And Sweet Treats
Kids light up at the candy aisle, and adults do too. Bins of taffy and sweets let shoppers pick their own pieces.
One young niece chose eight pieces of taffy and had a blast doing it.
Reviewers also praise the ice cream. One fan says the sandwiches and ice cream are the best around.
A cold cone after a sandwich is a fine way to end lunch.
Bags marked in marker tell you what flavor is inside, so check both sides before you ask. Sharing a treat with a friend makes the stop feel like a little outing.
Keep a few dollars aside for a sweet surprise, because the candy area has a way of pulling you in even when you only planned to buy bread.
9. Fresh Produce, Eggs, And Garden Plants
Gardeners, this one is for you. The store sells fresh produce, cut flowers, and plants for your yard.
Fresh eggs are a weekly buy for some regulars.
In fall, a big pumpkin display greets visitors, and the owners invite people back to see it each season. Seasonal touches like that make each trip feel a bit different.
Bird lovers can grab birdseed and birdhouses, and pet owners can find dog treats at low prices. One shopper with a lab says she stocks up because the price beats the big box store by a lot.
Between the veggies, flowers, and pet goods, you can fill your whole cart with things for the yard and the kitchen in a single stop.
10. Furniture, Sheds, And Home Goods
A grocery run that ends with a new shed? It happens here.
One customer ordered a run-in shed with a tack room and praised the pricing, the build, and the delivery.
Inside, furniture, book racks, candles, cookbooks, and cooking tools fill the aisles. A reviewer said it is awfully pretty and makes you want to browse.
Kids can find toys and books too, and outside you may spot hen houses and gym sets.
Hours run 7 AM to 5 PM most days, 7 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, and the store is closed Sunday. The address is 7771 US-68 in Georgetown.
Give yourself plenty of time, because between lunch, shopping, and browsing, one afternoon passes very quickly.
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