Our story
Built on neighbors, biscuits, and a whole lot of Kentucky.
What started as a small country store has grown into a beloved hometown destination — but the heart of Deaton's hasn't changed one bit.
A family business, three generations strong.
Deaton's Market was opened by the Deaton family with one simple promise: treat every neighbor like family, and put real Kentucky cooking on every table. Today, that same promise guides everything we do — from the produce we stock to the catering trays we deliver.
We're proud to be locally owned. We're proud to fill our shelves with goods made by other Kentucky families. And we're proud that, every single day, folks drive miles out of their way just to grab a sandwich, fill up the tank, and say hello.
60+
Years serving the community
200k
Catering plates served
4.9★
Average customer rating
40+
Kentucky vendors stocked
What we believe
Quality you can taste. Service you can count on.
Local first.
We buy from Kentucky farms, smokehouses and makers whenever we can. Your dollar stays close to home.
Real food, real recipes.
Our deli, sides, and catering trays are made from scratch — not pulled from a warehouse pallet.
Everyone gets a hello.
It's a small thing. It matters more than anything.