The shop owner was AWESOME in helping me pick out and ship a father's day gift- she has premade…read morespice bundles in different sizes and themes, but you can also build your own and they'll ship it right from in store! She also made sure to help me get the best shipping price since I was shopping in store, which was so kind. She apparently mixes all of the store branded spice blends herself, which is so cool. There are so many cool and local items in the shop I didn't get to explore- I can't wait to go back!

The best spice store I have ever found. Cozy, knowledgeable, fantastic quality and obscure variety…read moreof blends and whole spices.

Such a sweet little health food store! Kind employees, and vegan baked good options. Highly…read morerecommend!

I always love coming to this store. The staff are so friendly and helpful and they seem to really…read moreseem to enjoy working there. They have a nice selection of herbal and medicinal teas and a machine that will grind your fresh peanut butter right there!

I think it's a very cute literal store with lots of different seasonings, but didn't have what I…read morewas looking for but they definitely had somethings we wanted. The staff was very friendly and we're helpful

Absolute gem of a shop. We went in during a day trip to the area and I had such a lovely and…read morewonderful conversation about spices with the shop owner, Anne. She was so very knowledgeable and friendly and took a huge amount of time to explain the origin of where they get their spices and also how to use them in a lot of ways. I ended up buying multiple packages of the recipe kits for some of the Indian recipes so that I can try some of the seasonings that I'm not familiar with prior to buying. I wish that it was closer, but anytime I'm in the area. I will be headed back that way for more knowledgeable conversation from a fellow foodie... Oh yeah, and to re-supply!

If you like loose tea, rubs, spices, salts, sugars, little gifts, you won't be disappointed with…read moreyour visit. Our daughter got us hooked on this place because she always brought a variety of loose teas back home since she was going to school at UNH. We got addicted and each trip up there we always stop in and stack up on loose teas, rubs, and spices for the BBQ. Prices are very reasonable and there is a tremendous selection of everything. There is a rewards program which we take part in and it has help us save some money over the years. The store is located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth. There is plenty of parking in the garages and not so much on the street.

When we went to check out, we attempted to purchase 4 or 5 items, the price differed from our…read morereceipt. When we pointed this out to the girl behind the counter, she was unable and the real problem was she was unwilling to correct the discrepancy. We purchased 2 bags of tea, the price marked on the label was 22.99 or thereabouts. On the receipt it was 29.99, similar for every item we purchased. Our response was, well "I can't do anything about this." "I will have to get someone else to help you." We pointed out our concern and what just happened to us, to the next customer. They also had a 4 dollar discrepancy and walked out before paying , when the exact same speech was given to them. We however were waiting for our refund / credit. We were not paying about 25 dollars more than the prices marked on the packages. We waited for about ten minutes for some man to show up, standing there while the 2 woman clerks assisted other people. We spent our idle time pointing out to customers to check their receipts for discrepancies with the posted prices. This is a tourist trap, they are "short" common teas and charge exorbitant prices in the first place, and then on top of that, it was painfully apparent to us they have a lot of mistakes with their cash register. Overall we spent about 15 to 20 minutes more while the man attempted to explain he needed to do something to "fix" the software , while we waited and waited. he didn't care one bit about the inconvenience and time he was spending delaying us, which seemed intentional. One of the women asked us to stop speaking t the other customers,..... We will never be back, and quite frankly I fail to understand how this place remains in business considering their deceptive practices?

I just remembered I went here a few years back before COVID and I truly enjoyed the experience . I…read morebought several balsamic vinegar sans they shipped for free. Wonderful shop lady helped me and I found everyone in Portland was so friendly. The shop was adorable . I post this so late but mainly as a reminder when I am there next year to visit the shop again . I have no pictures.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED. I'm a regular visitor to Portland and always walk the Commercial St. strip…read more Sadly, this place closed a few years ago and there's no information on what the owners are doing now. It sort of just evaporated. A real loss, because I loved the place. But I don't want anyone to make the trip and be disappointed. It's gone.

Walked in today and was kindly greeted by a very nice man, made us feel right at home. He made us…read moresome special mixes and dressings, all unbelievable in taste. Bought a bottle of dressing can't wait to use it later tonight, will be going back.

Maine-ly Drizzle is such a special place! My husband and I walked and were greeted right away. The…read moreyoung man, forgot his name unfortunately, was so kind, allowed us to try different oils, and went above and beyond! This place has many oils and balsamic vinegars to choose from. They also carry many gourmet products including spices, salts, organic chocolate, all natural pastas, sauces, Jams, jellies, and fun unique gifts. I love this place and it's worth the drive from Portland!

Excellent fresh baked pies and fresh produce. I especially enjoyed the strawberries. Charming…read morelocation , too.

Five Acre Farm is a year-round gem, but even more sparkly around the holidays. They have an…read moreoutstanding selection of their own baked goods as well some extra goodies from other bakeries like bread from Little Spruce plus various local veggies and meat. In the warmer months, there are lots of plants and flowers for sale, but around Christmas time, they have really fantastic trees, wreaths, and other festive decorations. It's an honor-based and store, so you check yourself out and use a card reader or leave them a check. They owners are simply fantastic people; so kind and friendly!

I want to love it... funky store, very interesting. But it seems that each time I walk in, "I can't…read moreget no, satisfaction" - its a funky place that requires adult supervision and navigation assistance. And that is not what I have gotten. :-( Which is a bummer. The FIRST time I walked in, the cute owner was being interviewed by local news folk... and with all that attention, there was zero attention for in-coming clients. The second and third and forth times I've been in... not full... not a lot of people... same thing. I will keep trying until I get some help. Which is weird from what I hear from the CN's fans. Condiments, teas, do-it-yourself scrubs, masks, oils, soaps, planters with all kinds of cute little succulents. You'd think you are in a magic shop somewhere Harry Potter may ask Hermione or Snape to whip up (so he can get a table at the Railtrail when it's at peak craziness!). A little bit hippy, a lot new age, it's a store of wonders. But it's not for everyone. My 18 year old won't be caught in this beautiful little store. I hope I get caught (by the staff) and get a guided tour and introduction to something new - I'm a sucker for body scrubs...

I have been a loyal customer of Crose Nest from the very beginning, and now I'm here to recommend a…read morenew service they are offering - wedding and party favors!! Crose Nest made GORGEOUS spice blend vials for the favors at my wedding. We chose Black Lava Salt and a golden Mesquite seasoning, and Kinsey (the lovely owner of Crose Nest) layered them in glass vials, creating beautiful landscapes. You can choose from SO many spices, or create teas, bath blends, etc - so many options for cooking, drinking, and pampering! Kinsey put each vial in a beautiful linen drawstring bag, and hand-stamped our custom wedding stamp on the front of each one. Our guests were delighted by these favors. I can't recommend this service from Crose Nest enough!

The best cranberry sauce I have ever had is their bourbon cranberry sauce which they don't make…read moreanymore. I wrote to them and asked where I could buy it because I didn't realize that it was not a current product and I just love it. They explained that they didn't carry it anymore and to my great surprise Trina sent me the recipe. That's the way a company should operate. They are tremendous. I also have the three pepper ketchup which is so so so so good. A great company with people who care and great products.

There is no real answer for 'how good is this ketchup?'. It is simply stunning, it's the way…read moreketchup should have always been regarding its taste. I cannot believe more people don't know about it, the flavor is really that amazing. For burgers, for fries and anything else you consider ketchup for, this is the perfect answer.