Cool little shop which leans more spices than tea, in my estimation, but there's still a very…read morerespectable tea selection. If they had ways you could taste the spices or the teas with food I am certain they would do even more business than they already do. Might be a fun way to showcase other local businesses who make food too.

I love this store! Not only is there a full wall of different teas, but there is also a wall of…read moreinteresting dry rubs and herbs and spices, different salt rubs and a variety of pepper rubs. They even carry Spanish saffron! There are so many interesting tea combinations. The staff is wonderful. They told me that if you don't see the size you want, they may have in the back or they can make it for you. The teas are loose leaf and are displayed in both large containers and in plastic packs of 2 oz or 4 oz. We purchased a 4 oz pack of Victorian chai which has floral undertones ($24) and a pack of 2 oz jasmine pearl tea ($14). The jasmine pearl buds are supposed to open up when you infuse it in hot water. (A friend of mine gifted me this from Singapore many years ago and I was happy to have found this again). Prices are steep but it's a nice occasional treat.

Penn Herb Company - Mixed Feelings, Honest Take…read more I was really looking forward to checking out Penn Herb Company, especially thinking it might offer more variety than what I've seen at Reading Terminal. And to be fair, they did have some cool options, a few new brands, and unique finds I hadn't come across before. Definitely a good spot if you're into wellness and herbal products it helped to take some time and read up on a few things. When we first walked in, the vibe seemed friendly and calm. My family and I (just the three of us) were really just browsing, not touching everything, and stayed together. But the energy shifted a bit. Only one older staff member acknowledged us--but she also seemed to be following us. We'd change aisles, and she'd change aisles too. At one point I asked, "Are you following us? If so, can you help me find the chlorophyll?" She did show us, but the experience rubbed me the wrong way. The price wasn't clearly marked as member-only, which I only realized later. Then, after she left, another staff member appeared in the same area--which made me feel profiled. Not a great feeling. At checkout, I gave my number to sign up for the membership, thinking I'd get the discount but I never received it, and no one explained why. Left feeling confused and a bit disappointed. This was just my personal experience, and maybe others have had better luck. But as someone who values both wellness and respectful service, this visit left me feeling a little let down.

Great selection and very helpful, knowledgeable staff! We have relocated to AZ but they cab ship…read morethem to you.

Just recently got into tea and have been here like 5 times lol…read more Very helpful staff who have guided me from leveling up from tea bags into steeping loose leaf tea. Have a very wide array teas to choose from, banana nut muffin and the mocha mushroom are my favorites so far. Really cool spot.

The best place if you're looking to try new teas, make some new dishes or just add some new things…read moreto your spice cabinet. They have a large array of teas, sugars, spices & herbs! I love that they have everything in jars which you can smell before you purchase. I purchased 2 teas bourbon chestnut and creme brulee, I was surprised by the sweet and strong aroma of both but when I made the creme brulee it did not taste as good as it smelled! The bourbon chestnut was delicious! I purchased 1oz if both which were $7 each which is kind of pricey but the 1oz is enough to make several cups of tea so I think they were worth it. I look forward to coming back here to try other things! The staff were also very kind and friendly!

The best candies, the best jellies, the best jams, the best snacks, the best service, the best…read morefood, the best everything this is an old time mom and pop.Shop, this is so freaking awesome.I've been going here since i've been alive.Very welcoming atmosphere highly recommend you bring everybody here.It's small businesses like this that deserve to thrive.They care about their customers

I love The Larder, as I have been shopping here for close to 20 years…read more Everytime I go in, I am always greeted and asked if I need help. Today, was very different. First off, there were two people behind the counter, a young man and an older woman. I have never seen either one of them before. Usually, the staff wears green smock-style aprons with "The Larder" printed across the chest. These two people were not wearing aprons. When I got up to the register, I asked about a specific product's availability and was looked at like I was from another planet. I asked again and was given a quick, non direct, somewhat of an answer. Then after I paid, I said "thank you", to which both employees stood silent and turned away. No "you're welcome", no "have a nice day". That is definitely not the normal there. Also, I was not given a bag- I had to struggle carrying my purchases to the car. I hope the original owner is alright and was just off for the day. If today was any indication of how the store will be from now on, I think I will shop elsewhere. I hate to say what an unpleasent experience I had, as I have always enjoyed shopping here.

Penzey's is a great location for all the spices your heart desires! The company is based in…read moreWisconsin and has had a location in Old City for about a decade, moving from The Bourse to 3rd and Market after 2020. The location is pretty large. They carry all the spices, usually in at least 2 sizes of every spice. The store is clean with a solid layout. The staff is always very friendly. Sign up for the newsletters to be the first to know about sales. Bill Penzey, Sr. was a legend and Jr. is his own legend. If you receive the newsletters, you will know exactly where he stands on kindness, humanity, and general goodness. If you're liberal, definitely support Penzey's. It's a win-win.

They have great spices…read more Including unique spice blends. They have great politics. Including an understanding of our constitutional system and the aspirational values of this nation. What more could you want?

This is genuinely my favorite place to visit in Lambertville. As someone who loves cheese, I always…read moremake a point to stop in. The resident cheese monger, always has a wide rotating selection of cheeses available and a limited selection available for sampling. I've never had a bad cheese from their well curated selection and the resident cheese monger on staff is among the most knowledgeable people on cheese I've ever encountered. I typically ask what she recommends each time I come in, and it has never once steered me wrong. Her cheeses are phenomenal. On top of that they also have a small selection of other items for your pantry, including various types of nut butters that I'd highly recommend. Well worth a visit!

I've found some of the most amazing cheeses in this shop. But then this is more than just cheese…read more You'll find so many gifts you can get for someone else. Sean the owner is amazing. I live in Ocean Grove NJ and I have no problem coming up this way to shop here.

I've loved this place for years! It's a local gem full of everything natural you could ever need…read more This little cottage is FULL of and has a dedicated wall of herbs. In the spring and summer they also have a greenhouse of fresh herb plants. There's tinctures, house hold cleaners, handmade soaps, tinctures of everything!! cooking herbs, books,body washes, shampoos, teas, etc. The owner is super knowledgeable with any questions! Last time I went in with questions on parasites and anemia and came out with tinctures. Their tea blends are some of my favorites. The antiviral is amazing!!! It's like going back in time! It's located right off of route 10 with easy front parking.

They have everything you could want, and it's all very wholesome. They're very helpful as well.read more

Centuries ago people spent years travelling to find spices, now we can get most of them in your…read morelocal mega-mart. but there are still some spices that for some reason are not in these emporiums of plenty but that is where Savory Spice Comes in. Carrying spices that are not easily found. For me personally it's green peppercorns-a vital ingredient for a beef sauce Ii make for the holidays. When you walk into the shop you're stuck by the masses wave of the stock but the friendly staff is happy to help you find hat you're looking for. What speaks best for this store is that when asking in other places in Lahaska for the pepper corns several places said "try savory spices' that's right, they're referred by potential competitors as the place to go. Not a 'I can order them' but 'Try this place...' That says a lot about them. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because it is a trip and you're going for something special, not general uses, I mean you can get paprika in the mega-mart. but for that odd ball spice, make the trip.

I have been ordering from Savory Spice for many years. Last year, they advertised a Black Friday…read moresale that simply said "Spend $100, Get $100". Great! It's the holidays, and these are good gifts. I purchased a gift set and waited for the code, which didn't come. Customer service informed me the $100 credit wouldn't be available until January. This was misleading when advertised as a "sale", but I figured I would wind up using the credits later on, and I went ahead and purchased another $100 gift bundle. Now I am trying to use the credits, and I've been informed that they are issued in $20 increments - ONE per order. I wrote to customer service because this is super inconvenient, but also prohibitive. Many of their items are more than $20. So anything I want to purchase over $20 (vanilla extract, gift sets, etc), the remainder has to be paid out of pocket by me despite having $200 in credit with the company. While they did send me a shipping code to use, they were entirely inflexible. Using the credits is labor intensive and restrictive to certain items, and I've had to go through and choose things based on price to add each cart up to $22, apply the codes, and then still pay the remainder. I'm extremely disappointed and I am no longer a Savory Spice customer. I will source herbs and spices from a company that values their customers and doesn't play cheesy games with "sales".

There's a hidden gem in Elkins Park - a small bakery near the SEPTA station. I've been there…read moreseveral times and it's been a wonderful experience each time. We went there this morning to pick up a raisin challah - we were making French Toast! The challah is excellent - rich, soft and sweet, it has a tender, delicious taste. The raisins added an extra touch of sweetness to the French Toast. Then there are the numerous pastries and cookies. We decided to get a few Hamentashen (chocolate and poppy), a raspberry croissant, a chocolate and a raspberry rugelach, and the most amazing looking Sticky Bun. I'll start with the Sticky Bun. It was exceptional; a soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy dough - challah like, but denser. It was laced with a sticky, caramelized glaze, studded with raisins and walnuts. It was 'melt in your mouth delicious', and a must try. Next up - the raspberry croissant. This is not your typical croissant - I'm used to the plain, or chocolate - I can't recall having a raspberry croissant before. It's one of the best I've had. It combines a flaky buttery croissant with a sweet, tart raspberry filling. The Hamentashen were good - the chocolate was better than the poppyseed - as the later needed much more Mohn (poppyseed paste). The rugelach was good; the raspberry was too sticky, but the chocolate was fine. If you're near Elkins Park, and you haven't tried Rolings Bakery, it's time you did!

Friendly staff and quick service. They don't need Thé review because world of mouth has them busy…read more The apple cake is my favorite. Just sweet enough. I always purchase as a sweet treat when visiting family.