This can be a very dangerous place for your wallet. There are so many interesting spices to smell…read moreand learn about with the helpful signs. The selection is great - who knew there were that many garlic blends - and if looking for something in particular, the staff is there to help. Always a fun experience!

I was originally going next door to the bridal shop when I spotted Penzeys. They don't have brick…read moreand mortar locations back home. However, I'm familiar with their social media ads. I'm a big fan of that so when I saw this location I knew I had to pop in. I bought roughly 8-10 spices for myself. And then I saw the gift sets so I went back and got one for my friend. The staff were helpful and fun. I could spend hours in this store! Highly recommend whether you cook or not. They have some seasonings to add to frozen pizza, popcorn, and even sandwiches. Highly recommend weather

Essam's fresh baking is incredible, and his beef shawarma is absolutely delicious--always fresh,…read moreflavorful, and made with care. The welcoming atmosphere makes every visit a pleasure. My husband & I were so happy to have found this place. Highly recommend!!

I saw the reviews looked so good so I decided to try. It was actually a store/market with a…read morefast-food vibe area. The prices looked reasonable. Environment: a market with a busy corner making and cooking food. Staff: friendly and cooked as quick or as much as they could (they were busy) and made fresh. Food: I got the lamb rack rice plate for $17. The salad was refreshing and the sauce was very good, not too salty. The rice was cooked nicely and delicious. I really liked the texture. The lamb rack was nice and not overly cooked! It had a nice seared flavor and one point down because one part was very burnt so I couldn't eat it unfortunately. However, it was flavorful and good! Also, the bread was out in the open and I just saw people just touching them all. It didn't look too sanitary so I didn't get any to try.

Went in looking for specialty tea herbs and was so surprised to find an absolute treasure trove of…read morecool stuff! Their huge selection is just along the back wall and I don't believe I've ever seen so many herbs I was over the moon about it. They also have a really nice selection of stones and incense and beautiful little wooden boxes and storage containers for all of it. The staff was really friendly and knowledgeable when I had questions about their products. They didn't follow me around or chase me down to make sure everything was ok (thank god!), but when I went to the counter they were so helpful about what I had to ask, even providing a lot of tips and general helpful advice. It was clear that they knew what their stuff was! I will be coming back and recommending it as I can!

been shopping here 25yrs everything from the quality of there products to the good decernment of…read morethere advice makes me travel a half an hour out of my way to get there. Real practioners real products!

A billion options... rewards program... they make some of their tea blends in house. A whole wall…read moreof spices, that is huge. Bags of ingredients to add to green tea, like chamomile, dried rose petals... A scent sample is available for almost all of their items. Excellent service! In beautiful downtown Portland, a few steps from Pioneer Square. Here's a bit about the owner that I found on Instagram: "JP Burgbacher has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years, and took over ownership of our Portland location in 2017. If you've ever had the chance to meet him, you know how passionate he is about our products, and he loves meeting new customers and helping them find their new favorite spice blend or tea! His favorite Spice and Tea products are our Marrakesh Mint Green Tea, our Coastal Spice Blend (it's perfect for tuna or potato salad!), and our Fireside Spice Oolong Tea. When he's not in the store making blends or charming guests, JP loves to cook (of course!), exercise, and play the guitar."

Super cute shop, I really love their Chai selection as I've been looking for a good loose leaf chai…read moreprovider for a while. They also sell some good cardamom pods that I crush and add to the chai for some extra cardamom boost. We always have a good time when we come here.

Just like your mothers gifts. . If you want the best herbs and spices this is the place to go. They…read moredon't skimp out on the good stuff they only put out the greatest. There was an older woman there and she reminded me of my grandmother. She is so loving and so caring towards me that she made me a special kind of tea mix that allowed me to have better bowel movements. Ever since having this tea i've honestly been a change man. Plus now I am able to have scheduled restroom visits, almost like clockwork. The good news is if you're not into tea they also have other things you might be into. I can appreciate enthusiasm of the staff there about the product they really know their stuff!

I really enjoy going to this spice shop. The folks there are very friendly and knowledgeable about…read moreall things spice. I will definitely be going back.

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

This is an awesome halal Middle Eastern grocery shop, with in-your-face halal products I've not…read moreseen before. The first thing I noticed were the halal variants on pork bacon; pork is, of course, not halal. Here's beef and turkey "bacon" strips. https://photos.app.goo.gl/iqECqLAq8WDwI2Ol2 Strolling past freezers, stocked with bags of cuts of meats, and past shelves, filled with the ingredients needed to make all kinds of Middle Eastern snacks and meals, I stumbled across several brands halal SPAM. https://photos.app.goo.gl/u2sBJOC1X33qtmCF3 Continuing past racks of beans, rice, and other staples I round the corner to see both basic spices and pre-mixed seasonings for every dish I've heard of. Not just the basic selection of spices commonly found but about five times that number. I'm quite impressed. https://photos.app.goo.gl/h3KTPiFczVoAgIkE3

Bought some pita, tahini and ogre other things. Great service and nice store. Will return.read more

Fun shop with lots of goodies, primarily in the form of chocolate, salt, and popcorn! They had…read moresamples of popcorn out with the different flavored salts, no chocolate samples though. The wall of chocolate has everything from plain milk and dark, to sugar free and bars with fun add ins and flavors. Everyone in the group ended up going home with something, for me it was a chocolate bar.

The flagship of 3 Portland shops (+1 in SOHO), carrying OVER 400 BARS in a LIBRARY OF CHOCOLATE…read moreorganized by flavor profile. This small (but mighty) woman-owned business is celebrating 20 years with Kinsey at the forefront focused on their central values of connection & service. Beyond first impressions, they're also thoughtful to care for employees behind-the-scenes, providing paid vacation, 401K matching, health insurance, and other BIG COMPANY benefits. Commitment to quality is experienced in their beautiful chocolate - the eponymous (house) label made by local chocolatier RANGER, alongside a multitude of other local & global brands, pastas, and pantry goods. I came looking for something spicy, and the "FLEUR DE HELL" (play on words - see their "fleur de sel" SALT subscription online) DARK CHOCOLATE is everything - ghost pepper, red pepper flake, and sea salt that makes it savory, spicy, and sweet all at the same time.

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.

I've heard great things about The Meadow so I decided to visit the Mississippi location to check it…read moreout on my recent trip to Portland. Street parking was easy. The shop is maintained beautifully, and my group was greeted warmly by Catherine who was working the store during my visit. She gave my group a thorough explanation of all the specialty salts available, and explained the differences in cultivation & flavor profiles of fleur de sel, sel gris, flake, smoked, and shio salts just to name a few. I loved trying the chocolate salt! We also learned about all the different origins and makers of the chocolates available as well. Catherine was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to detail, she made the shopping experience feel fun and comfortable. We ended up purchasing the black truffle salt, sel gris, hana flake salt, the meadow's own backyard blackberry patch & strawberry dark chocolate bars, a few other dark chocolate bars, some of the delectable small individual chocolates at the counter - and we couldn't resist also buying the cutest tiny fairy star salt spoon, too. Amazing experience, and everything was so delicious - I would definitely visit again!

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