Beloved Massapequa Drive-Thru Shop To Close After Nearly 13 Years

MASSAPEQUA, NY — A South Shore shop with that small-town charm will be closing its doors this weekend. Dairy Farm Stores in Massapequa will be serving its last iced tea and carton of eggs to customers through the drive-thru on Sunday, Nov. 15.

The family business, run by a mother-daughter duo, opened at 909 N. Broadway on Dec. 1, 2013, and converted from a former Dairy Barn.

Owner and Huntington resident Sally Fox and her mother Louise Fox told Patch they could no longer commit to another five years due to Sally's health conditions.

"It has become a second home," Sally said. "We have created a family with surrounding businesses and the amazing, loyal customers we've served the last 13 years. It's a place my kids were able to grow up and learn the business of retail."

The business began back in 1991, when Sally was 17 years old and working at the former Dairy Barn. She climbed the corporate ladder, becoming a supervisor by the time she was 21 years old.

"I was one of three remaining people left in the corporation when Dairy Barn closed its doors in 2013," she said. "They sold the chain to a company called 'The Barn' except for one location in Massapequa, which the owners gifted to me as my severance. To keep things familiar, I incorporated as Dairy Farm when I took over in 2013."

Over the years, the corner store has become a neighborhood staple, where customers could grab an iced tea after school, pick up fresh milk and eggs, or catch up with community members.

Sally described the shop as a convenient stop for parents, children, and neighbors looking for a friendly face.

"We are the go-to spot for mothers who don't want to take the kids out of the car, little kids on their bikes, people who just want to chat and banter, sent on their way with a friendly smile, and a 'have a nice day.'"

The lease expiration is Nov. 30, but the last day Dairy Farm Stores will remain open will be this Sunday, Nov. 15.

On July 11, 2025, the business shared on Facebook that it was looking for potential buyers.

"I tried to sell my business several times, but at the landlord’s discretion, they chose not to sign a new lease with any of my potential buyers," Sally said. "My biggest fear is now that it will sit empty and there will be no one to continue the business we've built here and serve this wonderful community."

Sally said the community has been overwhelmingly supportive over the years.

For Sally, what will be missed most about her business is simple: "The people."

Aside from the customers and friends she's made over the past 13 years, Sally said one of the most rewarding aspects of owning the shop has been being able to support her family and the families of five longtime employees.

Like any business, the shop faced its share of challenges.

"The most challenging aspect would be the rising costs of goods and also keeping up with federal and state rules and regulations constantly changing," she said.

Through it all, Sally said there were 'too many to mention' standout moments, so many that she's considered writing a book.

"One moment was having to rent a pod during the 2020 pandemic to store all the extra toilet paper, paper towels, and other goods that wouldn’t fit in the store," she said.

Although the shop will be closing this weekend, Sally said she will hold onto the memories with her family, friends, and neighbors.