Homestead Grocery & Deli Reaches Semi-Finals!

It was a heated race, but  came out on top in the of our Top 11 face-off!

Homestead brought in an impressive 164 votes, plus an equally impressive 11 bonus votes from the comments! Husband and wife team Ralph and Janet Melchionda have made their business a beloved part of Amherst's culture.

Here is what some readers had to say:

"Homestead is a daily stop for me and Ralph and Janet always greet me by name and have a smile ready. It's wonderful be treated as a friend not a dollar. 
I get everything from coffee creamer to some of the best subs I have ever eaten there and look forward to my daily stop." - Sharon Little

"It's nice to go into a place that feels like home. That is what it's like when you step into the Homestead. Janet & Ralph always make you feel welcome. You just want to sit and stay a spell." - V. Pearl

"The Homestead is by far my favorite ! The cookouts they have are great and the food is always amazing!" - shelby

 came in second with 114 votes, followed by  with 64 votes.

Next week will have Mike's Auto Service, J. Bella Salon and Winchendon Furniture Co. facing off! Get ready to vote.