THE Bill Varney (created and founder of Fredericksburg Herb Farm) created UrbanHerbal where I have…read moreto go to stock up on all products while in Fredericksburg. Lotions, savory salts, hand sanitizer, cologne, vinegar, room freshener, you name it! Everything is made by the owner himself (who is very well known in the herb community) using produce and herbs he grows onsite!!! 10/10 a must visit when in Fredericksburg.

My annual Girl's Weekend was spent in Fredericksburg this year. I was very excited about finally…read moregetting the chance to visit the famous herb farm that I had seen in numerous publications. So on Sunday we headed out and found that the place was turned into a bed & breakfast. We drove by and noticed Urban Herbal. What we didn't know was that the owner (William Varney) sold the herb farm back in 2007 but had some land adjacent to it and opened up Urban Herbal in 2010. I know that mid-February is not the time to visit if you want to see the garden in it's full glory, however the gift shop & labyrinth makes it worth the trip. We parked in the private lot and headed towards the garden where we were warmly greeted by William. He escorted us to his gift shop and I was so amazed at the variety of products he created to stock the shelves in this little store. From infused oils, herbal soaps, bath vinegars, bath salts/scrubs & lotions for the body, pet care to herbs for the grill, vinegars & seasonings for the palate, the offerings were mind boggling. William's knowledge was impressive to say the least and we were very happy that we got to spend some time talking with him personally, picking his brain. I ended up purchasing some incense, detoxifying body oil (juniper, geranium & grapefruit), lavendar/mint home fragrance, eucalyptus home fragrance, Herbs de Povence, lavendar/champagne vinegar & balsamic coffee/fig vinegar. After our purchases, William escorted us to the back garden. It was really wonderful to let my mind wander & meditate while I walked the labyrinth. William mentioned that he will begin workshops this spring. I am fuzzy on the details but he did mention that they will be posted on his website soon. I am truly happy that I was able to meet William. He is such a delight and has a wonderful, positive energy. I left Urban Herbal feeling refreshed & content. Definitely worth a return trip!

This review is for their coffee/smoothie bar only:…read more Be aware Central Market is under major renovation. Half of the market was closed off, but something new that popped up near the front of the store was a coffee/smoothie bar. We stopped in for a quick to go order of a coffee, pastry, and smoothie. I loved the fact that there is an option to make your own. I was able to choose my base, 2 fruit options, and a veggie. I chose - blueberry, strawberry, (comes with a banana), spinach, and almond milk. Perfect! Healthy and fresh. The girl behind the counter was friendly and accommodating. There's also a gelato bar. Curious to see what's new when renovations are done!

sept 18 noon.I drove 40 miles to Central Market today after speaking directly with a staff member…read morein the meat department yesterday. He specifically told me to come back today for veal cutlets, assuring me that if they weren't already out, he would cut them fresh for me. When I arrived, I was told the shipment never came and they didn't have any. Mistakes and shipment delays happen, but what made this truly frustrating was the complete lack of customer service. When I explained that I had just made an 80-mile round trip based on their explicit word, the only response I received was a dismissive "too bad." I expected far better accountability and communication from a store that prides itself on quality and service. Very disappointing experience.

The best spices EVER! Great folks! Highly recommend. Live in Dallas area and buy their spices by…read morethe pound!!!! Outstanding!

Not exactly what I was expecting, but still glad we stopped! Friendly staff and an extensive list…read moreof spices in half pound and one pound quantities. Smells amazing in here!

I found this place yesterday while I was in San Antonio. Seems to be a pretty well-stocked store…read more The employees were friendly, and I found everything that I was looking for at a reasonable price. They let me use their washroom even though a sign indicated it was for employees only. They were out of paper towels. Everything else about the store was awesome, and I will definitely return.

If you are looking for a typical Indian grocery store, you are at the right place. They also have a…read moresection for typical Indian clothes. Typical product for women and men personal care for hair, skin care name it. You want to do Henna they have it. The store is not well organize.

Bolner's is the best! I've been doing business with them for many years now, and they always have…read morewhat I need at good prices. As far as dat Cajun who posted some years ago criticizing their Cajun seasoning... Quit being lazy! I'm from Lafayette and if you don't know how to mix your own, you ain't much of a Cajun!

Where to begin this review is tough since there are so many great things to say. First, the…read moreseasonings, spices, peppers, and blends are great and ready to use right from the container. Many of the blends that they have are rather unique and I haven't been able to find a comparable product. I cook A LOT and go through a lot of seasonings on a regular basis. Prior to realizing that they had an online store, I was relegated to buying only what I coulld find of theirs on the local store shelf, the online buying has really opened things up for me. Speaking of the online store. The layout of the website makes it simple to navigate and purchase items, the shipping is fast, and out of my MANY orders, there hasn't been a mistake made. On the off chance that something is on backorder, they will let you know and it generally gets to you within the next few days. Finally, lets discuss what makes or breaks a company; customer service. As stated above, they really do a great job, but I made a mistake a few orders ago and needed to add something to my existing order, so I sent an email to them and asked if it was too late to add the extra 2 items. I had a reply within minutes and they were able to add them. So, if you haven't tried their stuff, I highly recommend that you do so, this Texas guy loves what they have!

If I'm going to be honest, the reason I'm giving this a five star review is because of their…read moreawesome ice cream deal that just ended mid October. There was something ice cream for almost 50% off and I love ice cream so that is a great deal. Two dollars for Ben & Jerry's Unheard of anywhere else. I do have to say I'm impressed with the amount of ready to eat foods they have available here as well as their option to bake at home treats. I really like the store and I can see myself, especially if they keep the deals coming..

This was my first time in Whole Foods and I gotta say I was a little underwhelmed with their…read moreselection. Both Central Market and Sprouts have more of a selection. They also have more competitive prices. The store also wasn't as clean as I was expecting. However, they had an amazing 50% off sale on ALL of theor ice cream so my girl and I had a great time loading up the essentials.

Online buyers beware! I placed an order for $95 online in December and never got the order or…read morerefund. After trying to contact them many times and back and fourth I never got my order or a refund. I had to file a complaint with the better business bureau and even they couldn't get a response. It's a shame. I had bought their products in store but will never do that again. Who knows how many other customers they are doing this to.

Needed some spices for a quick recipe I was making. I heard about this new store close by. Met the…read moreowner and he walked me through their spice collection. Tried a couple spices I've never tried, really liked the long been pepper; it's still tingling on my tongue. I felt prices were very reasonable and sold by the ounce. Good to see this type of store in the area and San Antonio. Also you can buy coffee from Estate Coffee located under the same roof but I didn't buy any this time, so that is for another review.

Tried these for the first time and they were so good. A big variety of sauces too. I just wish I…read moreknew where to find them next

Hoping to find this group again. Saw them at a farmers market (just pots) and bought some salsa and…read morepickled onions! The pickled onions were so amazing we finished the jar in 2 weeks.

What do you need? Uncooked sesame seeds? An expertly roasted whole duck? Food for today or…read moreingredients to cook later? Tim's has you covered (and they have for decades now). This place is owned and operated by a local family, and they care about their customers. They import wares, goods, and foods from all over the world so that we can have the best of the best here in San Antonio. Stop in and grab some bbq pork, enjoy a delicious meal, and knock out some shopping while you're here. Pro tip: their ramen section is nearly endless.

Tim's Oriental Store is one of the best places in San Antonio to shop for Asian groceries and…read morespecialty items. They have a huge variety of Asian products, and the fresh fruits and vegetables always look crisp, supple, and fresh. Their noodle selection is amazing, and I love finding rare and hard-to-find items every time I visit. They carry just about every Asian spice and seasoning you can think of, along with so many delicious snacks and treats. The frozen food section is also excellent with tons of variety and great options to choose from. We especially love their selection of teas and coffees. There is plenty of parking. Staff was kind & professional. Overall, it's a wonderful store with a great selection, quality products, and something new to discover every visit. Highly recommend shopping here!

Great flavored olive oils!!! Stop in today! From spicy to mild, more varieties than you can imagine…read more& all GREAT!!!

A few weeks back, I received as a house warming gift a bottle of the Sundried Tomato parmesan &…read moregarlic olive oil and a bottle of the aged traditional balsamic vinegar and let me tell you, this stuff is addicting! I ran out pretty quickly and there I was visiting Alamo olive oil. What a great store! Packing a terrific assortment of extra virgin olive oils and REAL aged vinegars (it's so thick)! The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff is very helpful, explaining everything very well, the origin, health benefits etc.. encouraging me to sample as much as I'd like and introducing me to all their different products (salts, spices olives, skin care, pasta...) Although I had come in just to refill on that delicious sundried tom parm. garlic olive oil I couldn't resist but to grab a bag of their handmade Italian pasta along with some dipping herbs. I think the prices are very reasonable for the quality of products they offer! And you will simply not find all those varieties and unique flavors anywhere else. I definitely recommend this store and I am getting all my friends hooked on it!