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Rooted in Cookstown

Fresh food, familiar faces, and a little more time for you.

Neighbours gathered in the store by the water refill station and snack aisle, listening to a talk

About us

We’re Aaron and Jennifer, a husband-and-wife team, and Cookstown has been home to Aaron’s family for four generations.

We opened The Rooted Foodery as a neighbourhood food store where you can pick up fresh meats, ready-made meals, everyday groceries and products from vendors around Cookstown, all in one convenient stop.

But what makes a neighbourhood store special isn’t only what’s on the shelves. It’s the old-fashioned service, the friendly hello, and the small chat at the counter. It’s having someone take a moment to help you figure out what to make for supper, or simply a chance to put your phone down and enjoy a real conversation.

We want The Rooted Foodery to feel like a place where you’re known, welcomed and never rushed. A place to pick up what you need, discover something local, ask for an idea, or stop in just to say hello.

Good food. Friendly service. A little more time in your day.

Aaron holding a pot of white fall mums outside the store
Aaron with the first fall mums of the season.
The produce cooler stocked with greens, peppers, squash and corn

We C.A.R.E.S.

Five words we hold ourselves to, from our Instagram highlights.

Community
Hot dogs for the library at the Cookstown Community Picnic, salads for the church supper, extra bananas for the community fridge.
Affordability
Canadian beef, Ontario pork and chicken and everyday groceries without the drive or the premium price tag.
Relationships
Bread from Barrie, butter from Alliston, granola from Innisfil: makers we know by name.
Experiences
Old-fashioned service, a friendly hello, and time to talk supper over at the counter.
Services
Order ahead online, dry-cleaning drop-off, OLG lottery, a water refill station and firewood.
A loaded tray of smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sliced chicken, macaroni salad, pickles and bread

We Cater, Too

When you see us at the Cookstown Community Picnic serving hot dogs for the library, that’s us showing up for the community we live in.

We also cater: appetizers, breakfast, lunch and dinner for office lunches, parties, family reunions, corporate events and celebrations of life, and our Smart Serve certified team can pour your bar.

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Heard at the Counter

The owners and staff make the experience more personal as you fetch fresh ingredients for the meal of choice with each visit. Prepared meals available and ready for the nights when you don’t have the energy to cook.

Kenneth F. · Google review, 2025

… a surprisingly good selection of meats and homemade meals to fill your pantry. The owners are super nice and helpful and we got pretty good value for a ton of food.

Alexandra M. · Google review, 2026

Great story behind the place and an excellent range of premade food options.

Kevin T. · Google review, 2025

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The Rooted Foodery storefront on King Street South: the shop sign over Meat, Meals, Grocery and Plus window panels and the entrance door

Stop In & Say Hello

HoursMon – Sat 8 AM – 8 PM · Sun 10 AM – 6 PM

25 King Street South, Cookstown
Right off Highway 27, with parking at the door.

Opening hours
Monday to Saturday8 AM – 8 PM
Sunday10 AM – 6 PM
Get directions (opens in a new tab)Call (705) 458-9942

Questions or pre-orders: rootedfoodery@gmail.com