If you live outside Upstate New York, grabbing milk at a gas station might seem like a matter of convenience. But locals know it’s where you’ll find some of the best dairy products in the state — and even the country.

Stewart’s Shops , based in Saratoga Springs , earned top honors this year at both the New York State Fair and the World Dairy Expo.

At the 2025 New York State Fair, the Capital Region brand won Best Milk, Best Chocolate Milk and Best Flavored Milk. It’s the fourth consecutive year Stewart’s has claimed the Best Milk title.

Byrne Dairy, another local favorite, also picked up a win at the Fair, taking Best Chocolate Ice Cream with its Mighty Fine Chocolate flavor.

Stewart’s products also impressed on the national stage this year. At the World Dairy Expo Championship

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