The Burdett Exchange

About

The Burdett Exchange is a local gourmet grocery — a "meat and mercantile" — in the heart of the village of Burdett at the east end of Seneca Lake. Set inside the beautifully restored former Burdett firehouse, it's a one-stop shop for the freshest, most local goods the Finger Lakes region has to offer.

The shelves are stocked almost entirely with Finger Lakes-made and Finger Lakes-grown provisions. The Exchange works with a network of local farms, creameries, bakeries, roasters, and artisans to bring together quality natural beef and pork, fresh produce, cheese, eggs, and baked goods, alongside pantry staples and made-local goods like pottery, spices, jams, honey, and hot sauce.

Open every single day from 9am to 6pm, it's the easiest way to fill your fridge — or your cooler — with genuinely local ingredients while you're exploring the east shore. A proud member of the South East Seneca Business Alliance, it has become a true anchor of downtown Burdett.

In Our Words

Our Story

The Burdett Exchange has breathed real life back into the village of Burdett. When the old firehouse went up for sale in 2021, Johnathan and Lindsey Wasson saw a chance to turn the historic building into a market — and with Johnathan's carpentry skills, they restored it into a striking shop that blends industrial character with traditional market warmth.

Johnathan grew up on his family's farm right here in Burdett and studied agricultural business, and the store gave the family's high-quality natural beef and pork a way to reach customers directly. Lindsey grew up helping run her parents' farm stand. Together they built a place where locals and visitors alike can fill their fridges with quality ingredients — and given downtown Burdett a genuine heartbeat in the process. We're so glad to have them in South East Seneca.

— South East Seneca

Why Visit

What to Expect

Local Meat Counter

Natural beef and pork from the family's Burdett farm, plus fresh chicken and house favorites.

Finger Lakes Provisions

Produce, cheese, eggs, and baked goods — most of it grown or made right here in the region.

Local Farms & Artisans

Stocked through a network of nearby farms, creameries, bakeries, roasters, and makers.

Mercantile Goods

Local pottery, spices, jams, honey, and hot sauce — the "mercantile" half of the shop.

Open Every Day

9am to 6pm, seven days a week — a reliable stop any day of your Finger Lakes trip.

A Restored Firehouse

Set in Burdett's historic former firehouse, lovingly renovated into a market with real character.

On the Shelves

What They Carry

A genuine one-stop shop for local food and provisions — the lineup shifts with the seasons and what nearby farms and makers have fresh. Here's what you'll typically find:

Local MeatsNatural beef & pork from the family farm, plus fresh chicken
Fresh ProduceLocal, seasonal fruit and vegetables
Cheese & DairyFrom Finger Lakes creameries — plus farm-fresh eggs
Baked GoodsBreads and treats from local bakeries
Pantry & ProvisionsJams, honey, hot sauce, spices, and local coffee
Made LocalPottery and artisan goods from area makers

Stock rotates with the seasons — follow @theburdettexchange for fresh deliveries and daily finds.

Gallery

Photos

Photos · The Burdett Exchange, Burdett NY · Follow @theburdettexchange for more

Plan Your Visit

Tips for Visitors

Open every day, 9am to 6pm — an easy, reliable stop whenever you're in the area.
Feeling overwhelmed by all the farms, wineries and restaurants? This is a perfect first stop — a curated taste of the whole region under one roof.
Ask about the meat counter — natural beef and pork come from the family's own Burdett farm.
They host local events too — check their Events page for happenings like the South East Seneca Chowder Cook-Off.
3830 Willow Street, right in the village — easy to pair with Two Goats or Forge Cellars just up the road.
Follow @theburdettexchange for fresh deliveries, new local products, and events.