I have been using this service for a few years now, and I LOVE it! Julie and Sarah are awesome and…read moreprovide great customer service. It's never been easier to eat better and support local businesses. Please, check them out, and tell your friends.

We look forward to getting our "big box" delivered each week. The kids love to dig through the…read morefresh fruits and veggies and we love that everything is local and organic / chemical-free. Customization of the box contents is easy through their website and we usually add some other groceries like organic cheeses, bread, and more. They make it convenient to get healthy local food delivered to my door.

My son goes to college in Santa Barbara, CA. I live in Honolulu HI. He was so sick he could not…read morego out to get medicine or food or drinks. I found this place online that could shop at a place of my choice and deliver. What a god send. I ordered some cold medicine and Gatorade and soup from Von's since I know they are similar to Safeway. I was given the grocery total and the delivery fee. I mailed a check as I didn't want my son (poor college student) to have to pay for it. It make me feel good that I could take care of him from so far away. I highly recommend them.

I have been using Santa Barbara Shop and Delivery for the last year and they have exceeded my…read moreexpectations each time I have them deliver items to my parents at Casa Dorinda. I live out of the area so I will my parents' favorite food delivered to their doorstep when I cannot be up there in person to hand deliver the food myself. SB Shop & Delivery has always been able to deliver within a day or two of my order. The first order, they did double check with me on an item or two on my list, to make sure they were getting what I wanted - so I liked that they were conscientious about getting my order correct, but now we've got a routine down and it runs well - delivery is within the hour of their estimated delivery time so I can give my parents a "heads up" as to when to expect it. I will continue to use them - and now my parents are calling me asking if they can have more goodies delivered because they have gotten comfortable with the deliveries.

I love Olive Oil. The staff chooses four combinations of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar for $10…read more The pairings are perfection. You can make your own choosing or the staff can choose for you of her choice. OMG, they are so good. I will come here again and try more.

I received this olive oil and balsamic vinegar as a gift from my neighbor. All of it is delicious…read more I especially love the strawberry balsamic! I have made many homemade dressings with it. I'm looking forward to one day venturing here myself!

Items in the gas station are decently priced its a good stop if you need a snack or some gas. Gas…read moreisn't cheap but its like that everywhere so there's no problem. Over fair 4-star review.

Mid-July, we were on our way up to Solvang for a couple days of wine tasting when our 2012 Kia…read moreOptima started bucking severely and the engine and oil warning lights came on. We were lucky to be just outside of town and managed to limp the car into Jim's Service Center. I checked the oil and it was really low, so I went inside to buy a couple quarts. Luis stepped forward and assisted me with the oil, even putting it into the car's engine, so I didn't have to get dirty doing it myself. Unfortunately, the engine warning light stayed on, so we left the car onsite so John (mechanic) could check it out the next day. John called us the next afternoon and said that he looked at it, but they didn't have the correct analysis equipment to read our Kia's engine malfunction code. He suggested a couple other shops in town. Unfortunately, they were booked up for several weeks. We made arrangements to have the car towed down to the Kia dealership in Ventura (see review for Kirby Kia of Ventura, CA). Jim's allowed us to leave the car there until the next afternoon when the tow service was available. John was very upfront and honest. Didn't even charge us for the time it took him to do the initial analysis to find out what the issue was. You always hear about auto mechanic shops taking advantage of people. I just can't express how impressed I am with the professionalism, courtesy, and honesty of the Service Center's team. I only wish they were in my neighborhood, so if I need any future assistance with our vehicles, they'd be there to help.

It was a cold night for the annual Christmas Parade and my friend wanted something warm…read more We passed their trailer on the way to The French Press and the parade. She then decided that she wanted some hot chocolate that they touted. So, we turned around. I was waiting for her at the parade route and she comes up with this grin on her face. Yay, she's happy! She proceeds to hand me over the cup of hot chocolate and I'm thinking, boy this is gonna be good! It was like drinking chalk and I knew I had been tricked by her again! I hope she doesn't start putting antifreeze in my gatorade bottles! She laughs and says...Isn't that awful? I had to agree. $5 bucks down the drain...we threw it away. Too bad.

I bought some maca powder from them. It was their big jar. Although it was on the expensive side it…read morewas totally worth it! Their all about being organic which is awesome and now I feel super energized every morning. -Dustin

At the time of writing this review, I just finished my 7th session with Emily, Active Alchemy's…read moreowner. I originally found her through searching Massage Therapists who do deep tissue/rehabilitative massage. I had a repetitive stress injury in my right shoulder and was pretty desperate in getting some help. I also had started a new job and knew I could benefit from from more consistent massage therapy. Emily assessed my limited range of motion in the shoulder and addressed the muscles that needed the most work. I was quickly impressed with her knowledge and skill. I started seeing immediate results. Emily also had recommendations for stretching and strengthening certain muscle groups that needed it most. What I like about working with Emily is: she's extremely present in the work she does. For me, that means my recovery needs are being met. She's also professional, knowledgable, and caring. It's easy to tell that Emily is a person who values being of service. I now work with Emily every two weeks. I feel so fortunate and lucky to have the opportunity.

Thank you, Emily, for the very enjoyable and interesting "herb walk" yesterday. I learned so much…read moreand in the perfect setting. I hope to join your next one on July 1st at Stevens Park - you may end up with another apprentice

I tried Blender in the Grass for the first time and actually really liked it! It was close to my…read morehotel, so I stopped by in the morning after taking my dog for a walk. I was just looking for something not too sweet but still delicious and healthy, lol. The girl working there suggested I try her favorite drink, the Strawberry Colada. It tasted a little bland on the first sip, but after a few sips, I really started to like it. It was flavorful without being overly sweet or sugary which I loved. I enjoyed it so much that I actually came back in the evening to try another flavor lol. And yep, it was still really good! I'll definitely stop by again if I'm ever in Santa Barbara. Oh, and I have to mention that both the morning and evening staff were super friendly. They genuinely looked happy to be working there which made the experience even better.

Blenders is a stable when traveling the central coast. Appreciate the non-dairy alternatives are…read moremore accessible now. Adore the pb smoothie but can't go wrong with pina colada or tropical mango!

The spice trade was once one of the most intricate and sought after commodites in history with…read moremonarchs and sultans devising the best routes to get their hands onto the rarest of spices showing their wealth and class of not only themselves but their representative countries. Although nowadays spices are much more easier to come by (just drive down to your nearest supermarket!); many spices are still on the scarcer side and represent luxury. Have no fear, though, because you no longer have to board a ship and find the passage to the Middle East but can simply head to the Solvang Spice Merchant. Solvang Spice Merchant is a female-owned (shout out to girl bosses!) spice boutique located in the central hub of the famous Danish tourist city of Solvang near Santa Barbara. Opening its doors a couple years before the Covid pandemic in 2018; Solvang Spice Merchant not only survived but thrived with a brick and mortar storefront and an online shipping option (flat rate of $10 shipping no matter the size of purchase!). The business features hand-crafted spices and seasonings, teas, and foodie gift sets serving both tourists and Solvang residents, alike. My boyfriend and I ventured into the Solvang Spice Merchant when visiting Solvang from Los Angeles for the city's Christmas-time Julefest and gazed our eyes on a shop that would make any King or emperor proud. The store is filled with floor to ceiling shelves of spices/seasoning mixes categorized by country/region and then further sub-categorized by ingredients, styles (BBQ, Pickling, etc) available in various bottle sizes (plus some can be purchased at the counter in bulk, as well). If you can conceive a certain spice or seasoning, trust me that Solvang Spice Merchant has it! Even if you are not in the market for spices; the store is fun to browse and discover all of the spices from around the world. My personal spice journey has endlessly been looking for Garam Masala (an Indian spice) which I could have purchased at the Indian shop by my apartment in Los Angeles - but what fun is that?! It is much better to come across Garam Masala at Solvang Spice Merchant where the spices are combined by hand and with love while enjoying the world of spices! We purchased a 2.3 oz bottle (the smallest) of Garam Masala for $10.25 which isn't cheap: but expected from a boutique spice store. I have since used the spice mix on chicken, Steelhead trout and steamed veggies and it is absolute perfection and makes my apartment smell delightful with its warm spices. The only complaint? None of the two young females behind the counter welcomed us into the store, offered any samples (which I learned the store does indeed do), ask if we needed help, etc. Solvang's main gimmick is being a welcoming tourist city ESPECIALLY during Christmas as it is known as the, "Most Christmas-y City in the Nation". Unfortunately, that Hallmark Christmas movie customer service was absent the night of our visit. Despite this minor qualm; Solvang Spice Merchant is a charming spice shop fit for a King, emperor, sultan or just Averages Joes like you and I visiting Solvang. Not only will you find whatever spice your heart desires but you will have an enjoyable time simply scanning the shelves.

Great tea selection , amazing aromas . Friendly service If…read moreyou are tea lover , this is the place for you .