Made in Montco

From artful souvenirs to craft beverages, see and savor locally made treats

By Tonya Russell

Discover unique artisan goods and craft beverages in Montgomery County. More than just expressing their creativity, the artisans here showcase their pride in all the local products they create. Take a stroll down any Main Street throughout the county and you’ll find quaint shops in towns like Ambler and Ardmore filled with one-of-a-kind items made from the heart.

Take It Home

In the heart of Boyerton, take a look at the stunning art at Taylor Backes glass studio. From colorful decorative glass figures to otherworldly vases and bowls, the store features glass art unlike anything that is mass-produced, and they offer classes through the lass Art Institute Teaching Facility. Taking home a piece of art you made yourself will really make your visit extra special.

See more outstanding pieces of visual art in Souderton at Exhibit B Gallery. In addition to the marvelous paintings by local artists, you’ll find sculptures, pottery, photography and even jewelry in this cozy gallery. Over at Moody Jones Gallery in Glenside, the walls and pedestals are filled with original paintings and sculptures created by mid-level and wellestablished artists.

If you’d like to explore various modalities of art, consider visiting Regina Marie Designs Fine Art & Crafts Gallery in Skippack. There you can buy paintings, photographs, handcrafted jewelry and more. Take home some beautiful dishes and functional pottery from Dandelion Pottery in Oreland to bring some handcrafted color to your kitchen. Or, check out the soy wax and phthalate- and dye-free candles from Muletown Candle Co. in Harleysville to give your home the exquisite smell of eucalyptus mint or a cinnamon chai latte.

Have It Here

If a warm cup of joe is more your scene, consider Valerio Coffee Roasters & Cafe in Audubon for the smell and taste of freshly roasted coffee. This micro roaster not only serves fair trade, organic, single-origin specialty coffees but also will fill you up with caf classics like quiche and paninis. If you’re in the mood for a different kind of buzz, head to ‘feine in Conshohocken for unique hot drinks such as honey-lavender lattes and butterbeer paired with quality coffee and pastries. If you like your locally sourced coffee or tea with a decadent dessert, try Pie and Plate Cafe, which was once a food truck but now is the storefront of your dreams on Ambler’s Main Street.

Take your love of local drinks on the road using the Montco Makers Passport to plan a brewery or distillery crawl. On that tour, you can discover one-of-a-kind experiences think jalapeño wine and whiskey mead from Boyd’s Cardinal Hollow Winery; the hoppyand-tropical-fruit PA ueen of Prussia at Workhorse Brewing Company; and awardwinning spirits crafted in a restored historic firehouse at Five Saints Distilling.