MONTAUK, NY — Herb’s Market, described as Montauk’s oldest grocery store, says it will close at the end of September after serving the community since the 1960s. The longtime deli and butcher shop has been a familiar part of the East End village for decades, and the business is now preparing to wind down its operations.
Owners said the store will be selling all items and equipment inside as part of the closing process. That gives customers a chance to buy from the remaining inventory and, in the owners’ words, take home a piece of Montauk history before the shop shuts its doors.
What The Store Announced
The announcement from Herb’s Market is straightforward: the business intends to close at the end of September. The owners did not give a detailed explanation for the decision, and no further business plans were included in the notice shared with customers.
What is clear is that the store is not simply pausing operations. It is moving through an active closing process that includes selling off the stock and equipment inside the market. For a store with roots reaching back to the 1960s, that marks the end of a long run in Montauk’s retail life.
A Local Fixture
Herb’s Market has been part of Montauk for generations, with the business identifying itself as the town’s oldest grocery store. Its role as both a deli and butcher shop helped make it more than a typical convenience stop; it became a place tied to daily routines, seasonal visitors and local memory.
Because the owners did not explain why they are closing, the announcement leaves open questions about what comes next for the building, the inventory and the broader impact on the neighborhood. Even so, the timeline is now set, and customers still have until the end of September to shop the remaining goods.
What Customers Should Know
For now, the main takeaway is timing. Herb’s Market says it will remain open only through the end of September, and the store is already selling everything inside, including equipment. People who want to see what remains will need to check the market before the closure date arrives.
The owners have not announced a successor business, a reopening plan or a more specific reason for shutting down. Anyone looking for updates will need to watch for further notices directly from Herb’s Market as the end-of-month closure approaches.
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