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CONRAD & HINKLE

A Lexington fixture for more than 100 years, this specialty foods and grocery market in the heart of Lexington offers local produce, a full-service meat department, and their famous homemade pimento cheese.

“It’s my grandmother’s recipe,” says Owner Lee Hinkle, grandson of one of the shop’s founders.

Conrad & Hinkle makes up to 3,000 pounds of the creamy spread per week, sold in-house and at other small businesses around the state, hand delivered by Lee himself. conrad-hinkle.com

The Candy Factory

At one of Main Street’s sweetest spots, it’s hard to have a bad day.

“The worst day at The Candy Factory is still a good day,” says Owner Annette Conrad.

Annette and her husband, Wynn, own the decades-old shop, offering fudge (homemade by Wynn), artisan chocolates, and vintage candy by the bucket full.

Take a moment to check out the collection of antique candy boxes and decor adorning the walls. lexingtoncandyfactory.com

Missions Pottery

The beautiful mugs, vessels, and dishware available at Missions Pottery are all handmade in the studio directly above the Main Street gallery. Potter Tommy Davis and his team can produce up to 200 of their bestselling coffee mugs in one day.

The studio donates a portion of their earnings to Christian mission projects locally and nationally. missionspotteryandmore.com