Hands down the most delightful labyrinth of imported foods you will ever find in Victoria. Sooooo…read moremany little rooms that each make their own remarkable impression. The mere act of wandering through the store for an hour equaled the joy of the things we bought (the kind and attentive staff, the hidden piano player entertaining guests with holiday tunes, and the person in a top hat and coat tails opening the door for customers didn't hurt either). A MUST SEE!

What an amazing foodie spot! They have everything you can imagine relating to good food!! And…read moreeveryone who works there is so nice and well informed about the products. Any spice, sauce, balsalmic, chocolate etc etc And it is soo clean! What an awesome store!

Just ordered these to ship to Montreal. We had the opportunity to try them when we visited the…read moreGanges market on Saltspring. They are without a doubt some of the most delicious spices I have ever used. The depth of flavour is incomparable.

I saw these guys at the Salt Spring in The City show at Heritage Hall over the weekend. One of the…read morefew food related booths at the show. I picked up some curry inspired spices for a friend of mine who is going outside the box in terms of cooking.It is his B-day in the next few days, therefore, this was the perfect gift. Very friendly people to deal with. Prices were fair.

What an enchanting place! This is an amazing shop. Even if you don't care for tea, even if you are…read morenot a spice hound, this place charms along with the delightful Mai who was our help for the hour or so we perused, sampled and just plain stared at gorgeousness. The painted "carpet" on the floor alone is an amazement, along with a matching beautiful door on the other side of the counter. Lovely Buddhas and other visual treats grace this wonder-filled little shop. You could just wander around and look to fill your senses and be transported into something magical without paying any attention to anything gustatorial at all. That said, the choices of tea are formidable. And nearly incomprehensible (at least to me). Mai patiently provided help along sensory information--sample sniff, anyone? I didn't even make it as far as the spices! Incredibly impressive selections and so varied. And there are the accompaniments including what to drink your tea from: the choices of tea cups and tea glasses are vast, varied and so special. We couldn't help but buy more than our cupboard at home could bear. Highly recommended for a special experience--several, in fact! What a delightful wonder!

Lots of different teas, cute shop and lovely folks who are helpful and knowledgeable.read more

What a great detour! Jeff with his warm smile brought us in to his story about his connection with…read moreOtter Point . A wealth of knowledge about a beautiful area and we greatly appreciated the time he took to acquaint us with our setting. His resourcefulness and ingenuity are evident in the salt drying process. Our favourite flavoured salt was the Sweet Smokey Maple. We dusted our fresh figs (purchased up the road from you) with it and couldn't stop from eating the whole basket. Jeff, you make salt taste sweet! Thanks!

We loved visiting these folks! Fascinating tour of their process. They were making Roasted Garlic…read moreand Onion the day we were there. We've been enjoying the Rosemary and Sage, as well as the Sweet Smokey Maple -- both are phenomenal on popcorn. Highly recommend if you're around Sooke!

I really enjoyed my time at this little shop. The owner was…read morequite kind and we had a nice little conversation-I drove up from Seattle so it was a little bit of a hike but definitely worth it. There was no rush and I was able to look around and just take my time- They have so many herbs that many other shops do not have- and the owner is quite knowledgeable. So many different jars of goodness. When I told her what I was using them for there was no judgement and I appreciated that-

Just entering this store you feel the atmosphere of positive energy. I feel the magic. Lynne's…read moreknowledge on a vast array of herbs, spells, rituals, which of the many herbs are often used for. Her years of study are one of the best resources I know of.

Chef Laura and her Staff made sure our two Dinner Parties were well provisioned with two delicious…read moreWest Coast menus that our Family of 8 enjoyed immensely. Having the Good For You Gourmet Team take care of these meals for us during our vacation in Victoria allowed for more quality family time together, outdoor explorations, games together and relaxing in our vacation home, knowing that we would all be well fed these two nights. We were so happy we could arrange this!Thanks so much Chef Laura, Allison and Ananda.

My father is on a strict kidney dialysis diet and has a few other dietary complications that need…read moreto be carefully managed. In brief, my father is not the easiest to cook for. Every month for the past three years, Chef Laura has arrived at our house armed with groceries. By the time she leaves, the house smells amazing, the kitchen is spotless and the fridge and freezer are filled to the brim with wonderful meals. Chef Laura is attentive and diligent to every detail and accommodates my father's often changing and special diet requirements with grace and ease. Three years on, my father continues to eat wonderful nutritious food that meets his special dietary needs - and he refuses to eat anything but Chef Laura meals! The peace of mind that my family gets from knowing that my father is eating extremely well despite his health challenges is hard to convey. Everyone needs Chef Laura in their lives!

OMG, I was trying SO HARD not to fangirl in this store. I've been ordering from Mountain Rose…read moreonline for years, but getting to see everything in person was AMAZING! Here's what to know: --The mercantile is an easy walk from Pike Place Market--basically just a few blocks up the hill. --It's beautiful, with exposed brick walls, rambling rooms, and gorgeous displays. --The prices seemed roughly equivalent to what I'm used to paying online, which I really appreciated. --There's a huge selection of spices, teas, herbs, essential oils, gifties, bottles, jars, and other packaging supplies. (If I hadn't been on foot, I would have bought approximately five million jars and bottles.) --Speaking of the packaging supplies: assuming the ones I bought here are the same ones I've been mail-ordering from Mountain Rose for years, they are SO GOOD. Thick amber glass, excellent droppers, nice lids--just noticeably higher quality than most of what you find elsewhere. Highly recommended. --The staff were really helpful and kind, but never hovered while I browsed. Perfect. Can't wait to go back--preferably with a car nearby next time, so I can purchase said 5 million jars.

I am under this place's spell!…read more Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile is like walking into a potions class at Hogwarts, minus Professor Snape. I swear every time I come in here, I lose all sense of direction and walk out with a bag full of things I absolutely had to have. Today's damage included rainbow and white peppercorns, harissa, za'atar, the holy grail saffron, oh, and some nice-smelling soaps! This place is magical. It smells INCREDIBLE, the selection is amazing, and it's basically impossible to leave empty-handed. If you like spices, herbs, teas, or anything that makes you feel like a cozy lil kitchen witch, this place is heaven! Love it here!

Living Earth Herbs is amazing, and I've been purchasing from them for years. I use their products…read morefor personal use, and as components for my small herbal skincare business, and cannot emphasize the quality of their products enough. Their wound liniment is a staple in my medicine cabinet, their carrier oils are the best I've come across, and their essential oils and bulk herbs are always top tier. If you compare their pricing with other sellers of similar quality goods, you will find their pricing is ridiculously reasonable. To top all of that off, the folks there have always been super sweet. Since I order online, I only have interactions with them over the phone or through cute smiley faces written on invoices, but even when that note is explaining that they ran out of something I ordered so they refunded me that amount, there's just a certain warmth to it. Businesses like these remind us that there are humans behind everything that happens there, and ground us in our own humanity in turn. Businesses like these are rare, and that human connection is needed more than ever. When I support this business I support myself, and I support the type of world I want to live in.

Even though their crystal section may be small, the crystals that are displayed are so special and…read moreyou can tell are hand picked for their quality, clarity and beauty. I love this shop and the people who work here are so sweet. They are so thorough and knowledgeable about the herbs as well. Every time I have come they are happy to help and I know if they are busy with another customer they will always get to me as soon as they can. Just beautiful vibes all around. Highly recommend!

I'm recommending the Lifestyle Market Cafe as a good place to stop in for a healthy, nutritious…read morelunch; Eat in or take out, with friendly counter service and a variety of choices and combinations to consider in the display cases. For just over $10 I ordered a slice of vegetable pizza, a thumb-size chunk of smoked salmon and a bottle of Kombucha. The pizza was more like a delicious, thick layered vegetable and greens pie with a tasty tomato sauce and flatbread-like base. The Sointula maple salmon was subtly smoked, dense, fresh tasting and divine. Overall, a pleasant surprise and I'm thinking this would be a good stop to put together a picnic or a lunch for the park or beach . . . .

Definitely have great food selection. The mall owners need to step up to the plate and find them…read moreroom for a sit down section for staff and CUSTOMERS. The store is always half empty. It used to be packed. They must have a fabulous online business. Mall ownership STEP up to the plate. YOU need to take a leadership role in redefine this area.