What a terrific little store and the people running it were just lovely. So many fun gadgets and beautiful dishes, I could have spent hours there. I feel like they should be carrying a selection of Lucky Dog Hot Sauces. I absolutely recommend visitors to Truckee stop In and do some shopping. read more

Cooking Gallery - Blue and White - Specialty Food Near Me - Truckee, California

Work environment, staff, products, service, extensive inventory, friendly and helpful staff

I always love browsing at Cooking Gallery while in Downtown Truckee. They have a nice variety of kitchen gadgets and beautiful serving pieces. I always end up buying something "I need". This time I bought a new meat thermometer to replace my 30 year old one. But I did eye the green milk glass pieces and had to refrain since I have way too much stuff. I loved the vintage vibe. Stop by and support them when you are in the area! read more

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Cute little cooking store in old town Truckee. We always pop in here when we are in Truckee as they have some unique and cool culinary tools and treats. The staff here are very friendly and the store is always packed. This held true for this past weekend. Prices are comparable to most culinary shops. Fun place to go! read more

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To be honest it felt like I died and went to heaven stepping into this store! They had all kids of kitchen gadgets, cookbooks, spices and dips. I expected it to be over priced, but it wasn't! Everything was very reasonable, which was so dangerous for my pocketbook! Ha!! The woman I spoke with (who I assumed to be the owner) was very knowledgeable about what spices and dips would go well in what types of dishes. So I couldn't help by buy a few to try! If you are a lover of cooking I highly recommend stopping in! read more

I love this store. Whenever I go to Truckee I must stop by... there's always some new kitchen gadget I MUST have. Well I used to MUST have. Now that I don't cook that often, I have more gadgets then I know what to do with. Although every once in awhile something new appears in my cabinets? Wonder how that happens!! lol They've got great gifts, cookware, gadgets, gourmet foods and more... don't forget to check out the upstairs. read more

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If you need anything for your kitchen, this is the place! They have an amazing selection of kitchenware, utensils, cookware, small appliances, tableware and specialty teas/foods. One of my favourite shops to visit in downtown Truckee. read more

SInce it's the holudays, this place is packed to the gills with both product and shoppers. All sorts of knock knacks, cookwares, housewares, you name it. There's even an upstairs with more stuff. It can be really kitschy or downright serious from a cooking perspective. Id say wait for the off season and you'll have a better time perusing and buying read more

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Lot is unique and pretty kitchen stuff! Great store to get cookware for your home and aprons etc! read more

Cooking Gallery - a variety of dishes on a table - Specialty Food Near Me - Truckee, California

Great store! As a local I avoided it for a while because I figured it was over-priced and touristy. It's a little touristy--lots of wine and booze themed gifty-gifts that are eye-roll inducing and a tad insulting if you're not a booze-hound--but it is NOT overpriced and they are very well stocked with good chef's kitchen equipment, some ingredients and cookbooks. I don't hesitate to buy things there at all, and don't feel like I have a "I'm a tourist so therefore I have money to burn" sign on my back when I do. read more

They have the most amazing kitchen and home decor items! A must stop in Truckee! I love the "on Truckee time" portable mason jar drinks with straws and retro mountain kitchen soap dispensers! Perfect for my Truckee home! The staff is very friendly and helpful! read more

I buy the strangest things in here. From a teeny tiny cast iron pan to a spatula made of sustainably harvested Thai bamboo. So shoot me.

Excellent customer service. We were buying an expensive ceramic pot. Staff took it and was cleaning it. They discovered a small crack. Showed it to us and said they couldn't sell it to us. Honesty and integrity. We will be back. read more

Went in to kill some time and ended up killing some $. Cute little cooking store where you can find a cute gift for anyone. I purchased these neat wine bottle cork stopper lid things, the lady behind the counter gave me a demo because I wasn't sure how they worked. #boughtoneforyouoneforme #whoops read more

Our community (locals and out-of-towners) are blessed to have The Cooking Gallery......a Truckee institution. I doubt there isn't a thing that your own kitchen would need that The Gallery cannot provide. You can dash in and dash out for whatever essentials or gourmet needs you may have....or just leisurely browse. In addition to 'pots and pans' you will find a wide assortment of place settings, candles, gourmet food stuffs, aprons, towels, etc etc etc. The staff and owners are most attentive.....it goes with the diverse and satisfying inventory that they offer. Make sure you bring your Mastercard! read more

The Cooking Gallery in Truckee California is truly a unique store. Beginning with the owners Mike and Suzanne (siblings). Since taking over the store from their father (Mike Senior), the store has continue to thrive. The Cooking Gallery could be argued as the best place to shop for a kitchen specialty items in the country. As a male who does not cook a lot, I was amazed at the enjoyment I had shopping in their store and seeing all of the truly unique cooking items that most individuals are completely unaware even exist. Mike and Suzanne are two of the most kind and knowledgeable store owners I have ever come across. Even if you're not interested in purchasing cooking or kitchen Products, you will thoroughly enjoy stopping by the store in downtown historic Truckee. It is no wonder that Mike and Suzanne are so valued to the community and loved by all who call Truckee home as well visitors who frequent the downtown area. The Cooking Gallery is a must stop for me, my family and friends. This is not an exaggeration as this is one of the rare times I cannot find enough words to properly bestow upon a retail store. There just aren't words the do justice to Mike and Suzanne that adequately do they they deserve in running this incredible business. This store provides specialty cooking specialty items unlike any store you will find in the United States. This is pricesly why their customers include professional chiefs in addition to ordinary "Joe's" such as my self. You will be amazed by the number of cooking products they carry to make cooking not only much easier but also fun much eespecially when dealing with more complex dishes. This is an experience you cannot pass up. read more

Lots of fun gadgets and goodies. I was so overwhelmed that I had to confess my secret shame of coveting tiny espresso cups while I was browsing here. In addition, I spied two....count them....TWO banana cookbooks without even trying. read more

Gourmet chefs, professional or home-schooled, once you've step foot into this place, you might not want to leave. Though small, this place is jam-packed with cookware, specialty jarred foods and little cooking accessories which will leave you yearning to fill your shopping basket to the brim. Be careful not to knock anything over though. There isn't much space to move around in this store, and be careful not to miss items hidden from view. read more

You need it? Got it... You want it...yeah, they got it, and it's hard to resist. Have fun browsing, and dragging yourself out without buying even one fun gadget...I know I had a hard time. read more

This place is amazing! They don't just carry kitchen items either, in the upstairs area they have all sorts of home goods. I only bought a couple of small items. I thought for sure I was going to walk out of there with something new for my kitchen but I picked up a few things and decided I could find them cheaper somewhere else. read more

Cooking Gallery - Specialty Food Near Me - Truckee, California

The door would not open and after knocking the woman opened the door with an angry attitude! What is with these people? Customer service Is a thing of the past?? Won't go there again!! read more

The Cooking Gallery is an absolute MUST if you're in Lake Tahoe/Truckee My husband & I travel all over and stop @ kitchen stores; there is no comparison, this is KITCHEN UTOPIA. I bought so much that they had to ship it for me to Bradenton Fl. Everything arrived without a scratch, a broken cracker or jar. Excellent product,excellant choice and superior service; Susan & her Brother are the best. PamM...Florida read more

I had a great time with friends shopping at the Cooking Gallery in Truckee. But I then proceeded to leave my shopping bag with items from the Cooking Gallery (and other stores) in Truckee on the seat outside the store. I drove 2 hours away to my home before I realized it. When I called the store I was elated to find that a good samaritan had taken my bag into the store. I asked if they would ship me my items if I paid them and they said that they would absolutely ship them to me BUT they would NOT accept payment. I am very grateful to the good samaritan and to the Cooking Gallery. Good people like this make the world a better place to live in. FYI... My friend Hope recommended the herb scissors and they are fabulous!!!! They have a lot of fun little gadgets and goodies! Thank you for the incredible customer service! I will be back! :) read more

As a former professional chef and Williams Sonoma aficionado this may be the best cooking store I have ever been in. The store is geared to the pragmatic and practical cook; it has everything you could ever need; and, due to limited space relative to a chain cooking store, is very discerning about what it carries. But they still manage to find the space for all the specialty products one could want. Only the highest quality, best brands and most practical solutions to address your culinary needs. The prices are competitive and the staff is very helpful; it is clear that the staff understands their product and knows how to use it, which is particularly important for the highly skilled cook trying new things. An absolute top quality store! read more

This is the place where every essential cooking gadget comes to die. This store is amazing and amazingly stuffed full! Every possible wonderful tool is here in a 30 by 15 foot space so beware! If you aren't careful you will literally be a bull in the china cookware shop. Despite it's being cramped, this store is amazing and a chef's wet dream. read more

There are so many adorable items that caught my eye here! All of which were unique and would make great gifts for the casual chef to the gourmet food fan. From locally crafted jams, high end cooking appliances, to fun items decorated with animal themes, you'll find anything cooking/gift related in all price ranges. Great place to stop in on your visit to Truckee. read more

Kind of like Williams Sonoma but cooler because it's independent. I spent a lot of time in here, I even bought a few things even though there was no room left in our car for any more crap after 2+ weeks on vacation, and my hubby pretty much had to drag me out. I had no idea that there was a 2nd floor however, I just learned that from someone else's review. dangit. Now I have to drive 8 hours to go back! They have a lot of the standard cookware, gadgets, etc. that you could find anywhere but also some fun and unique cookbooks, fancy foods, etc. One downside: SO cramped. read more

I came in here to get a gift for my mother for taking care of our chicken while we were on vacation. I was looking for something out of the ordinary, because she already has a million things. But, alas I found something she didn't have. Not only is the store beautiful, but the service was completely top notch. I told them it was a gift and they offered to wrap it and they put a nice ribbon on it and a seal (sticker) from their store. My expectations were exceeded. I got a cute little Truckee ornament to take home for our Christmas tree too. Parking is paid only in front of the store, but if you go down Donner Pass Road after the downtown portion, there is a free parking lot. read more

This is where we have to stop every time my mother-in-law is in town...she's a chef in Ireland (very rural area) and loves to drool over all the tools and accessories. Not that I mind. In some other life I must have been a French chef. Whatever you need for cooking, it's here. But I always forget what I actually need when I go in there since I get lost looking! read more

Love this store and staff! Definitely on the pricer side, but it is a local run business abd that is expected. They always have what I need and if not will order it for me. Of course I also always find things I don't need, but want! They also gift wrap and have registries so it makes shopping super easy. Anytime I am running errands in downtown Truckee I always pop in. read more

We love this place. Jammed with all kinds of unique kitchen and cooking items. Owner Suzanne is always on hand. She's fun, friendly and knowledgable. Great place well run and wonderful people. read more

Ditto to all the wonderful things people have said. I also want to add that we have asked their advice on pans a couple of times and they give great advice. For example: we went in to buy a griddle for our new rental with a weeny stove and told them we needed something that would work with said stove now as well as the nice stove in the next place. She asked us details about use, etc. and pulled 3 options out and gave us the pros and cons of each as well as personal experiences and customer feedback. It was the same thing a year ago when we bought an egg pan. Definitely worth the small local store premium. They also carry a nice variety of brands, unlike the box stores the carry only the well known huge suppliers, they have popular high end suppliers, basic brands and independent makers that produce quality but not enough quantity to sell in big box stores. This was on a Thursday morning so not admittedly not a high traffic time, but definitely great, but not pushy, service. read more

Love this place. My husband and I spent about an hour here over when we visited Truckee from out of town. I'm regretting not buying a couple of things there, though -- wish they had an online store! read more

Limited options cooking appliances and cookware and pricey. Good novelty gift store for kitchen implements.

I visit Lake Tahoe every summer, and have shopped at Cooking Gallery since it was located in Tahoe City. This year my friend and I walked in to a deserted ,rather dark and gloomy store, where two ladies were chatting behind the counter. We looked around a little, didn't find anything we needed, and left. The ladies continued to chat-to each other- and completely ignored us, no Hello,and no Goodbye. Mike and Christa would be horrified, the best part of visiting the Cooking Gallery was the welcoming atmosphere. read more

Lots of fun, novel kitchen gadgets. Being the Christmas shopping season, plenty of Christmas cheer here! We could not help but buying a few small gifts for friends. You cannot go into a place like this without dropping a few dollars. Don't fight it, just enjoy the experience. As with any boutique store, expect to pay a slight premium over mainstream store prices for items that can be found elsewhere. read more

Suzanne and her staff are great! I was in their store in Truckee on vacation to Lake Tahoe and we stopped in and found something I had been looking for for years! I bought one and when i got home decide I needed 5 more. I called and Suzanne is shipping them out today! Great service! I go to Reno several times a year ( lived there 25 years) for business and pleasure, and I will go back to see them! Stephen Edwards Mesa AZ. read more

Has loads of gadgets and specialty items. I'm pretty much always able to find a present here for my friends that like to cook.

Shop local? Not in this case. Although this is a lovely well stocked store, their staff and management lack certain consideration for their customers, at least in my case. On my last visit the weather was horrendous with high winds and very wet snow falling. The road had not been plowed recently and was icy and slushy. I had spent some time shopping and had collected several items to purchase leaving them on the counter until I was finished, when I asked to use their bathroom. The woman that had been helping me told me that I would have to use the restroom across the street (although they did have a bathroom that I had used a few years ago). I was hesitant to do this due to the weather conditions, my age (65++) and road condition. But when you have to go, you have to go! I carefully crossed the street and did fall on the opposite curb. I was helped up and led to the building by a kind stranger (who also offered to wait and assist me in getting back). When I got back into the store my party was paying for their purchases and when it was my turn, I told the woman that I would rather do my shopping elsewhere or online where I could use a bathroom if needed. I got a steely glare. I am a dedicated 'local shopper', but in this case customer care was non existent. Very much not the norm for business in this wonderful community. read more

Unfortunately I have to give it a star although I'd rather not... Bought a timer shaped like a little pig for $25 - brought it home.. put it next to my stove, and within an hour of turning it on, the entire inner workings melted!! To make matter worse, when I tried to return the item, I was told that they would not reimburse me, as it was not a "kitchen item"!! I would however be able to but ANOTHER defective one for cost!!! So I would have to eat the $25 dollars for the original, then pay another $12 for a new one!! what a joke!!! Not to mention that fact that they admitted to marking it up 100%!!! Do not go here.. it's a rip off, and the customer service is beyond terrible!!! If you buy an item of theirs and it burns your house down, you have been warned!!! read more