This local honey shop has many varieties of honey, candle, and gifts. I got wildflower honey, buckwheat honey, bee pollen, and few honey sticks. The staff was friendly and he offered to sample the honey before buying it. read more

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This place consistently has a booth at the Issaquah Farmers market on Saturdays May through September. They will let you sample honey to determine what suits your fancy. We decided on the 1/2 gallon jar of Meadowfoam which tastes like marshmallows!! They always have friendly workers helping you decide what you want. A few years ago we had purchased the gallon for around $85- so prices (like everything ) have gone up. Local honey is the best!! read more

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I adore the smell of this little shop. The honey is local and amazing. Available in whatever quantity I could ever want, and many different flavors. Buckwheat is my favorite because that's how I roll, but every time I go to WA I've got to get the fireweed and blackberry because it's less available in OR. Prices are decent considering the market right now, and no one is ever sad when I give it as gifts. They also have loads of beeswax goodies and trinkets, and of course the beekeeping supplies. They're ready to talk about all things honey and bees so if you're just starting out or already well versed, it's a great stop on your way to things, whatever your needs. The shop is a little cramped, but that keeps it homey and comfortable, and the person taking my money is always a hoot. Stop in, walk away with honey. No sadness. read more

My fiance's best friend recommended this place to us and we have been a customer for almost 2 years now. We love going to Bees in the Burbs for our honey! We go for the honey sticks and the jars of honey. Our absolute favorite jar to grab is the Meadowfoam. The taste isnt overly sweet, but the taste reminds me of marshmallows. There is a variety of flavors for both jars of honey and honey sticks. There are also seasonal flavors for the jars. Our favorite has been the orange blossom, which comes only in the spring. It has a sweet orange flavor, almost reminding me of lemonade but orange flavored. The most interesting ones for the honey sticks are Habenero and Amaretto. Habenero is a bit weird as it isnt spicy but it has a kick. They have sticks that are crystalized and decrystalized. My favorite to pick up is the chocolate, decrystalized. I just love crunching into one and tasting the sweet flavor of chocolate. The sticks are about $0.20 per 100 sticks. They offer classes for beekeepers or for people who want to get into beekeeping. The friend of ours has gone before and has noted that it is a very informative class and wants to go again to help develop his learning and curiosity. If you purchase a 3 lb jar, bring it back after cleaning it and they will give you a discount. It doesnt have to be the same flavor you got last time either. Plus the 3 lb jar usually lasts us about 6 months to a year and is $21. They do have other sizes available as well. read more

Bees in The Burbs - Bees in the Burbs honey! - Honey Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

Tucked away in a little lot off Maple Valley Black Diamond Road is a nice little spot to get arguably the best honey of all time. I'm always amazed by the mellow Mr. Sparta laying there in the front waiting for rubs from the customers. This place has tons of variety from very light colored star thistle honey to very dark buckwheat honey! They have lots of amazing gifts and bee pollen and soaps. I have been coming here for years and will forever be a customer. read more

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Highly recommend. Great store with a vast assortment of honey flavors. They also sell cute gifts. The owner was helpful. Stop by and support this small business and meet Sparta his cat. This cat is so beautiful with a very laid back personality. He loves to shake hands. Too cute read more

Local honey, pollen, beeswax etc. I felt like a kid at a candy store when I went here. I missed the turn on my first trip to the store, maybe the store needs better signage for newbies like me. read more

Great place! Loved the variety of honey. We are all about supporting our local businesses. I'll definitely be back to buy more honey.

Totally a hidden gem for fresh local raw honey! I first discovered them at the annual Issaquah Salmon Day festival and looked them up and they have a cute shop in Maple Valley! They are stocked with a great variety of honey and I picked two special one and can't wait to come back for more! read more

Bees in The Burbs - honey, peanut butter and honey - Honey Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

Just found this hidden gem!!! I heard about this place on my community FB page and boy - am I glad I did! Not only do I get to support a local business, but the honey is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what they have to offer! I was just looking for some great honey for a housewarming basket, but I found so much more here; looking forward to becoming a regular! read more

Made my first trip here today. Lovely store filled with gifts and delicious honey. Lady working there was nice with my questions. Brought home clover honey and creamed blackberry honey for toast. On the way out we meant the adorable kitty that lives at the store. read more

I am super surprised nobody has added or reviewed Bees in the Burbs. My wife and I were on a Sunday drive when we happened upon this gem. It is located in the outskirts of Maple Valley on the East side of Hwy 169. There is a gravel lot and the building is a bit back from the road. Bees in the Burbs is a family owned apiary, honey and beekeeper supply store. As soon as you arrive you can smell the beeswax in the air. Jars of all different special local honey lines the walls. There are many books and supplies for the backyard beekeeper as well as classes for those interested in getting into beekeeping. I would recommend stopping in to anyone traveling on Maple Valley Hwy. It is way cool and the honey is delicious as well as VERY reasonably priced. We are so lucky to have this resource nearby. read more

Super friendly service. Terrific products and good prices for local honey. Worth the trip.

this is the "BEST" honey around the taste is far the "best" love there blackberry honey mmmmmmm i order online and have it shipped there make sure its package good keep up the great work you do a friend to the end lol thanks tom..... read more

Super Friendly People. Brought some jars from my house, they filled it up the most amazing honey flavors, wildflower and raspberry. Definitely coming back when my 4lbs of honey runs out. read more

It's nice to have good options for feeding my family food that isn't from commercial/industrial sources. Outside of all the locally raised and assorted honey and honey derived products they have local farm raised duck, turkey, and chicken eggs. Compare yolk color, taste, and freshness against anything in the supermarket and you will understand what i am talking about. For $5.50 a dozen and no wasting containers, (they re use the egg cartons for raising the bees) you are really getting far more value for your money, in terms of quality ,even if they are a little more expensive. If we all choose to support businesses like this more often we will ultimately have more and better choices in our community that provide a better place to live, versus more big box stores and the boringly grey culture they create. read more

I love this place! lots of great options for products as well as a SUPER friendly staff!