The boutique is dedicated exclusively to one of the most amazing creatures in the world, the bee! Featured are over 100 of the best local, national, and world honeys (including Manuka), vetted and sourced directly from family-owned artisan and small-batch apiaries. Along with these pure raw honeys, there is a vast selection of other honey-based items, such as skincare, immunity elixirs and tinctures, lozenges, teas, honey wine (mead) and many other products. You’ll also find lots of creative and unique gift items—candles, jewelry, stationery, items for entertaining at home, hostess gifts, books, pet toys and treats…and so much more! We even make custom gift boxes.
The name was inspired by the glamour and romance of travel in the 30’s at the eponymous terminal in New York City, with its metropolitan flow and international mix of people crossing paths through Grand Central in the days that train travel was a fun adventure. The concept is reminiscent of the trip “around the world” you can take at Grand Central Honey via experiencing fine honeys with fascinating pedigrees from the different corners of the planet.
Unfortunately, estimates are that 30%+ of honey sold globally is altered from its original, pure form, adulterated with additives and transshipped predominantly by China through many other countries. In fact, honey counterfeiting is a serious problem worldwide. As a result, many people’s only experience with honey is through this processed product and consequently, they have decided that they do not like honey. We have a tasting bar, “The Bee Bar” and one major reason it is here is to make believers out of former honey-haters! We love to watch our guests try the real McCoy (we encourage our customers to taste before they buy) and realize the sensory experience they have been missing.
We strive to make our guests feel at home, comfortable and valued. Two must-sees are our virtual hive and our Bee Booth, which is an interactive selfie location complete with neon wings, crown and props. In it, anyone can be a queen or king bee for a day! We also have an extensive tasting area, The Bee Bar…and we encourage you to try any honeys you wish. We have over 100 variations in the store, so there is no time like the present to start your tasting journey!
We’re a bunch of busy bees in this hive of activity. Whether you are a full-time or seasonal resident, or a jet-setting tourist, there is always something new to see and taste, or something fun happening here. There is so much we would love to share with you, so fly on over to our News & Events page…and don’t forget to sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
We also have an online store so that seasonal residents can always access their favorite products and have them shipped.