Copake General Store

The Copake General Store in the heart of downtown Copake was the main supplier of groceries for many years, in addition to work shoes, sweat pants and children's toys. But times change; supermarkets and mega-stores were built in surrounding towns, and small general stores have a hard time holding their own.

In Copake a wonderful new effort has begun: Copake citizens have begun meetings with Lucky, the store's new owner, on the porch of the General Store to discuss revitalizing the store – and with it Copake itself.

Local distributors have been lined up to provide good bread, organic meat, local fruit and vegetables and a good selection of reasonably-priced groceries. Smoothies and fresh fruit juices will be offered, and delicious curry and rice will be served at the bistro-style tables in the front of the store. You can drink your cup of coffee while watching the world go by outside or look through a paperback from the bookcase in the corner. A lot of plans are in the works – internet Wi-Fi, Friday night specialties for weekenders, local produce sold on commission, etc.

Come join the process
Each Monday at 5:00 interested Copakeans meet on the store porch to plan events and discuss new items to be introduced, especially local merchandise like good breads and meats, freshly pressed juices, home-made cookies, curry dishes, and hand-made articles sold on commission.

We are all very excited and hope you will join us in rejuvenating the Copake General Store and through that the hamlet of Copake itself.

Our new products

We're now selling the freshest produce, meats, vegetables and dairy to be found in our area. In addition to the staples you've come to expect at a general store we're offering fresh breads, coffees, and vegetables. (read more >>>)

What would you like to see?

Let us know what you'd like to see sold at the store. Our goal is for the General Store to be your store. Email us your suggestions >>>

Under new management

The General Store is now under the management of Lucky (Surinder Cheema). The store is currently run by Sunny, the expert cook at the Copake General Store, creating delicious curry dishes and smoothies and other tempting treats. (Read more >>>)

Sell your products at the store

Bakers, vegetable gardeners, knitters, crocheters, retired people, at-home moms: the Copake General Store is becoming a marketplace for local growers and artisans. We invite you to contribute items fitting into the Country Store concept to be sold on commission, 80% going to you, 20% going to the store. Speak to Lucky or Sunny at the store or call us at 329-4886.

Grand re-opening: Saturday, September 1st 11:00 - 6:00

Come see our complete line of everyday items, fresh bread, organic meat, fruit and vegetables. Try our delicious curry served at the bistro-style tables in the front of the store. Smoothies and fruit juices made fresh. Food samples, balloons, music and more – come and visit us!

The store has been cleaned and fixed up, the kitchen steam cleaned. We've got a new bill of health from the state.
Coming soon: Enjoy fresh juices by the glass and great coffees from Irving Farm while sitting on the porch or in our new cafe area. And coming soon: WIFI.