StudeCakers is an online bakery specializing in gourmet cupcakes and hard to find cookies. They also have a mobile cupcake trailer that sets up at various locations around the region. Visit their Facebook page for more information about upcoming events.
Enjoy fresh, artisanal, handmade pastas, breads, and sauces at A Mano Eatery in Kittanning. Cooking classes and private, small-party catering services are also available. A Mano Eatery offers a new limited lunch and dinner menu weekly and a variety of delicious pastries.
Cake Shotts is a small bakery located in Dayton specializing in custom wedding cakes and 3D cakes for all occasions! They also offer cupcakes, cookies, gobs, cinnamon rolls, cake decorating classes, and much more.
Cracked Egg Catering Co. is a family-owned company whose main focus is serving phenomenal food at an affordable price. They can serve parties with up to 1,000 guests and offer a variety of items weekly for pick-up in Freeport, including their specialty hand-pinched pierogies. Check out their Facebook page for specials and call for pre-orders.
Ford City National Bakery is a local bakery serving fresh homemade pastries, bread, hoagies, and more.
Funky Monkey Donuts is a mobile donut business that creates made-to-order cake donuts with a variety of toppings. They also cater weddings, showers, and more. Check out their Facebook page regularly to see their upcoming locations.
Now open for extended weekend hours, Goat Donuts, the locally-owned donut shop on Leechburg’s Market Street, is serving up delicious, fresh donuts and coffee. On the weekends, you can enjoy donut ice cream sandwiches and donut sundaes. Their talented staff can also make custom donuts for any occasion, from classic favorites to unique flavors that satisfy any craving.
Gravy Griddle Co. is a locally-owned and operated food truck serving a variety of menus in western Pennsylvania. Check out their Facebook page to see where they’re setting up shop.
J&J Smokehouse specializes in hardwood smoking. They use hickory to smoke a variety of meats and cheeses. In the summer, you can find their food truck at various events throughout the region. They also provide catering services for parties and deer processing services in the winter. Check out their Facebook page to see where they are located throughout the season.
Just a Girl with a Mobile Deli is a full-service mobile deli with fully customizable options prepared in their innovated commercial kitchen trailer. They also offer catering and fundraising opportunities. Daily soups, desserts, specials, and locations will be posted on Facebook.
Maple Ridge Farm & Bakery is a local farm and bakery specializing in farm-fresh foods made with real, wholesome ingredients, homemade baked goods, and more.
Rittner’s Farmhouse Bakery & Market is now open in Ford City! This bakery and market features fresh baked goods and a variety of handmade items from local vendors.
Sweet Treats Bakery specializes in custom wedding and large party cakes, gourmet cupcakes, decorated cookie favors, cheesecakes, and more!
The Farmhouse Market & Bakery is a cozy one-stop shop for all things bakery, coffeehouse, mercantile, and farmers market-related. Gluten-free and dairy-free baked goods are available.
Zack’s is a farm-to-table restaurant and catering service located along the Redbank Valley Trail in New Bethlehem. Chef Zack Blose uses locally-sourced ingredients from merchants and farms in the region for his breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. There is also a made-to-order coffee bar featuring a variety of drinks prepared with locally roasted coffee beans.
The Arrowhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a cold water conservation and education organization focusing on the protection and restoration of local trout streams and watersheds.
The Ford City Area Business and Professional Association is a non-profit organization promoting the business community in Ford City through social and professional networking.
The Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership harnesses a true sense of community and pride through the organization of community-wide events to establish a strong community identity, showcase the community’s local businesses, and create priceless memories to showcase the community at large. The FCRCP continues to build upon these values through annual community events, including Family FunFest, Ethnic Feastival, Armstrong County Labor Day Parade, and Fantasy of Lights Celebration. This all-volunteer organization shares a true passion for working together to attract new visitors, residents, and businesses to the area.
Crooked Creek Watershed Association, established in 1981, is an all-volunteer, non-profit, grassroots organization working to improve the water quality in Crooked Creek and its tributaries, preserve and enhance natural resources and habitats, and increase public awareness and education.
J&J Smokehouse specializes in hardwood smoking. They use hickory to smoke a variety of meats and cheeses. In the summer, you can find their food truck at various events throughout the region. They also provide catering services for parties and deer processing services in the winter. Check out their Facebook page to see where they are located throughout the season.
Terri Waughtel (Keystone Terri) is a Ford City-based freelance motocross and action sports photographer.
Bennett’s Ladies N’ Gents Barber Shop is a small, old-school traditional barbershop located in the heart of Ford City offering all the classics, from haircuts to hot shaves.
Authentic Attitude is a nail salon on Forth Ave. in Ford City owned and operated by Angelina Hayes.
Established in 1958, The Pizzaria is the oldest pizza shop in Armstrong County. The Pizzaria is known for its great hometown pizza and fresh, hearth-baked dough.
This reception and banquet venue located in the former Ford City Armory comfortably seats 250 guests. The venue is a popular option for weddings, proms, anniversaries, and conventions. Services offered include bar and buffet or white glove sit-down catering, event planning, and set-up and tear-down. It also has chairs, tables, lighting, and other items available for use.
Rae of Color Salon is an exciting, welcoming salon located in Ford City. Through ongoing education, their stylists stay up-to-date on the latest cut and color styles and techniques to bring clients the looks they want.
Confidence Beauty Lab, LLC is a full-service salon providing a variety of services, including cuts for women, men, and children, color, was, and more.
Harper’s Grill is a full-service restaurant and bar with the best flame-grilled Black Angus burgers in the area, Americana picnic-style sides and salads, over 20 flavors of grilled wings, and more.
Coco Coffeehouse’s Ford City location opened in Fall of 2022. Aside from a full drink menu, this shop features grab-and-go items, such as sandwiches and soup, as well as sweet treats.
Coco Coffeehouse also has a drive-thru location in Leechburg on South Leechburg Hill Road and a Leechburg location on Market Street.
Chambers Jewelers is known for creating custom, personalized jewelry pieces. The jewelry store offers a large selection of custom-made pieces that boast unique designs, as well as a vast array of jewelry with both modern and classic styles. On top of the excellent craftsmanship, their selection comes at prices to fit every budget.
Nellie’s Boutique is a women’s boutique specializing in New York styles and career fashion clothing.
Not-for-profit financial cooperative serving Armstrong County, PA. Two locations: 414 Ford St, Ford City & 92 Glade Dr, Kittanning. Shared service center. Drive up ATM at Glade Dr location.
Body Balance ABC is a Fitness Center located in Downtown Ford City offering both a full gymnasium and a range of fitness classes. In addition to a wide variety of gym equipment available for use, Body Balance ABC also offers a full line of fitness classes including Yoga-motion, Step Class, Circuit Class, and Zumba.