They had most of the list I came in with and I had great fun chatting with the associates. I'm…read morecoming back soon to buy these books!! They looked great.

They were condescending assholes who seem to feel no responsibility for any of their products. Even…read moreafter being customers for 2 years, they acted unconcerned after we received a bad batch of one of their products, which made me sick.

I was drawn into this place because of the really fun and colorful decor in their window, and…read morebecause the signs said chocolate! This place specializes in salt, and had popcorn available to try with their seasoning blends! There were also flowers for purchase too, a little bit of everything here honestly. The popcorn was very tasty with the seasoning they had on it! I've never seen so many unique chocolate bars in one space! It was a library of bars instead of books, each section separated by type of chocolate! I ended up purchasing a few of the truffles and one The Meadows chocolate bars that was popular called Bagel Milk chocolate. The truffles were delicious! I would definitely recommend taking a look inside this shop if you're nearby.

What a warm, magical little store!…read more Walking in feels like entering the cottage home of a French kitchen witch. They've got a table full of freshly grown flowers, shelves upon shelves of ingredients and pantry staples. And, perhaps most importantly, an entire wall of locally made or direct retail chocolate bars. Staff was kind and when the price rang up for less than what was listed on the tag, they gave the lower option. The goods aren't cheap, but you can tell that thought was put into their curation and sourcing.

I like to drink decaf chai and it can be difficult to find. I stopped in here to see if they had…read moreany. I was promptly greeted and the sales associate was so friendly. I asked her about what I was looking for and she immediately brought me to it (they had two to choose from). She explained the differences to me then left me to decide and explore. I appreciated that she was so helpful but also not pushy or hovering after she answered my question. I explored the rest of the store and even grabbed another tea to try. The store has a lot of teas and spices in various sizes. It was well organized and stocked. They all had various tea and spice related items. When I checked out she told me that if I bring the container back they will refill with any tea and take $3 off the purchase which I thought was great! I will be back to get my chai tea here from now on.

The shop is so cute with teas and spices lining the walls. I appreciate being able to smell the…read moreteas to get a feel of what I'm buying. I have to say a lot of their blends smelled really good but I ended up going with their peach blossom herbal tea. I was able to buy a go cup of the brewed tea and some of the tea leaves. The sales associate was so helpful letting us know which teas are similar. She was bright and friendly and offered to help me create a new mix when I mentioned looking for a dupe of a discontinued brand. I definitely recommend if you're a tea lover.

I really love this place, it's in a great location and the people are really nice. There's a wide…read morerange of different herbs, cooking spices, teas, and these backyard apothecary products which were fun to try out. They're also great at order/herb requests and wishlist products. I'll definitely be back again.

From the owner: We are Emerald Forest herbal apothecary and specialize in a well versed inventory of over 400…read moreChinese, Western, and Ayurvedic herbs. We also feature salves, tinctures, smoking blends, specialized teas and much, much more.

Very friendly owners and a great assortment of nice fresh spices…read more Good teas too. This is my new favorite spice store.

It's a neat little place! Welcoming services the minute you entered the door. I got to sample two…read moreloose leaf tea today: herbal immunity blend and some chai I can't remember the name. I would love to see them utilize the spacious covered front porch for tea sampling! I love loose leaf teas so every chance I get, I will check it out and support locally owned shops. I'm excited to use the newly acquired colorful green Mug Hanger Stainless Steel Infuser, $8 on sale from $12 and their own herbal blend of Turmeric Ginger, 2 oz for $15.

Penzey's is a destination for both stocking our kitchen, and for gift shopping for our out of state…read moredaughter who isn't fortunate enough to live near one. Unlike, say, a shop that sells fragrances, where your senses are assaulted when you walk in, Penzey's keeps their samples in airtight glass containers, so you can browse with your eyes, and then open individual jars to see how they smell. Products are well labeled, and wandering around is always a pleasure. When we inquired about one item that we had not spotted, one of the associates immediately came out from behind the central checkout counter to escort us to the desired item. Whether it's for everyday items you want in your kitchen, or an unexpected impulse purchase, Penzey's is always a fun stop.

I love everything about Penzeys Spices and everything they stands for as business philosophy:…read moreconscientious care for humanity! Since the destruction rise and ongoing onslaughts of MAGA, Penzeys Spices is one of the few businesses bravely remaining steadfast with their commitment of care to their customers and the community they serve instead of craving under the pressure to move toward authoritarianism. I recently purchased their Hug Blanket, $24.95 for myself to continue showing them support! I have been using it everyday on my couch. I also bought spices for friends who cook since I love eating out. I didn't earn Yelp Elite status for cooking. Please support them however you can. We need business like this to thrive. The location on Happy Valley is roomy and inviting!

Fabulous selection of chocolate, helpful staff. The N. 23rd location is my favorite. Well worth a…read morestop.

There is definitely a variety of chocolates, bitters, and salt here. Honestly I wasn't aware of the…read moreall the variety of salt. Overall a cool store to check out for a foodie. There were so many things to try and a lot of gourmet treats. The Mississippi district can be a parking challenge so look for parking on the side streets. Also plenty of things to do around here to include shopping, eating and drinking

Great spice shop with intense smoked salt and pepper…read more One of my many reasons for loving Sellwood

The very best place to buy all kinds of spice blends and single spices to punch up the flavors in…read moreyour cooking. Try Jim's Magic Popcorn Seasoning; so delicious! I stock up whenever I'm in Portland.

This is not a weed shop!…read more Go here for medicinal herbs, roots, leaves, tinctures, cordials, salves, books, spices, herbal smokes (not weed), Etcetera. Create your own tincture blends! They have 2 walls that are 5 shelves high with glass jars full of all the dried plants listing descriptions for each one so you can decide what you need. I've been with this shop since 2008. This shop helped me get rid of horrible, itchy acne I had for 2 years that not even the dermatologists at OHSU could remedy (sure, I had to drink a special tea 3x a day, take herbal capsules 2x a day and steam a few times a week - cleared up in 2 months!). Whether you're a novice or make your own plant medicine, this is the place to go. I will note that sometimes there can be very inexperienced herbalists working on their own who won't be able to answer questions or help you find a solution. Do a little research and follow your gut.

What a beautiful shop. I love coming here for tea mixes, herbs, and crystals. The staff is super…read morehelpful and they have a ton of options.

Incredible little grocer that has a huge wine selection, cute gift area, tons d European dry goods,…read morefresh produce, fresh bakery and a incredible ready food deli area. You can spend hours in this store looking through the store, prepping dinners or gift shopping! Worth the stop to check it out.

Providore is a feast for the senses and a great place to treat yo self! Like other reviewers share,…read moreit's not the place to go for your regular grocery resupply, but for items where you want something unique, elevated, and special, this is the place. The market is well-stocked with unique shelf items from around the world-- pastas, jams/jellies, biscuits, oils, vinegars, tinned fish, and legumes. They have a vast deli case with meats, cheeses, and prepared items. The meat and fish counter is magazine-worthy and they feature some hot-food specials using meats and sausages from their counter. The wine selection is expansive-- we even saw a few bottles from the Loire region of France which we had the great fortune decades ago to visit family friends. It was the produce area that really made my heart sing and my eyes bug out. The produce section is colorful, artfully arranged. I could practically feel the antioxidants beaming into my body! I have never seen SO many varieties of alliums in my life. They had four different types of "green onion" (scallion, green garlic, calçot, and red spring onion), plus mahoosive leeks. We had a great experience with service which was friendly, helpful, and prompt. Since we were out and about doing other things we didn't get anything that required refrigeration like cheese, meats or produce, but we did have sandwiches from the deli case which were tasty. I look forward to going back for some of the produce and cheeses.