Folks gather at the picnic tables or along the benches and chairs sprinkled down two porches that seem to stretch forever. The lunch crowd is eager to taste Yoder’s fresh deli sandwiches and warm-from-the-oven baked goods. And to wash it all down is an old-fashioned cream soda. Afterward, the kids test the playsets and trampolines. Parents and grandparents watch while they talk under the majestic shade trees or browse the indoor and outdoor furniture or walk the aisles of bulk foods, seeking the ingredients not found in big box stores. It’s a place where shopping is relaxing, and the stay is extended.

This cherished destination-shopping experience started with a horse and buggy at a roadside stand. Times were tough when Roy Keim set out to sell the delicious pies that his wife made. From there, Keim Family Market grew. Today, as Yoder’s, it remains an authentic, one-of-a-kind, Amish variety store now owned by Wayne Yoder from the Wheat Ridge Amish community. A visit to Yoder’s is a throwback to a more simple and peaceful time, and it combines a unique experience with hard-to-find offerings.

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