Where Grocery Shopping Feels Like Coming Home

There is something quietly satisfying about finding a grocery store where everything just feels right. The produce is vibrant, the shelves are thoughtfully stocked, and every item seems chosen with care. At Presnell’s Produce & More, that feeling is part of the experience. Tucked along Highway 209 in Clyde, this family-owned spot has built its reputation on a simple idea done exceptionally well: food should taste like food. Their 2026 Best of North Carolina Award feels less like a surprise and more like a well-earned nod to what locals have appreciated all along. 

“Feeding the community one bite at a time” is not just a slogan here. It is the rhythm of the place. For more than 30 years, the Presnell family has raised cattle on Upper Crabtree and Liner Creek pastures, along with chicken, lamb, and pork, all with a steady commitment to quality and care. That same mindset carries through the entire store. Beyond the meat counter, the shelves read like a love letter to Haywood County: crisp apples, Cherokee Purple tomatoes, greasy beans, Amish butter, artisan cheeses, and a bakery lineup filled with fried pies, fresh bread, and cookies that rarely make it home intact. It is curated without feeling fussy, affordable without cutting corners, and personal without trying too hard.

Step inside and you will notice something else. People linger. Conversations happen between aisles that do not stretch for miles. It feels like a place where your food has a story and your neighbors are part of it. That sense of connection has made Presnell’s a steady fixture in the community, a place folks return to not just for what they need, but for how it feels to be there. In a world of rushed carts and self-checkout beeps, this is the kind of grocery run that reminds you why it mattered in the first place.

Contact

Phone: 828-627-0440
 Email: presnellsproduce@gmail.com
 Website: presnellsproduce.com
 Location: 6209 Crabtree Road, Clyde, NC 28721