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

The very best place to buy all kinds of spice blends and single spices to punch up the flavors in…read moreyour cooking. Try Jim's Magic Popcorn Seasoning; so delicious! I stock up whenever I'm in Portland.

Better quality product available elsewhere. Service was adequate and unremarkable. Worth checking…read moreout.

I went to HerbStomp for the first time today. I was immediately greeted and helped by Ryan and…read more WOW!!! Ryan was such a kind, friendly and knowledgeable dude! I am new to kratom so I had a lot of questions and was worried that my lack of research might be slightly annoying . Ryan was so chill and guided me towards some White Maeng Da. Turns out it's exactly what I was looking for! Thanks to Ryan, HerbStomp will be taking a lot of my hard earned money for years to come! Thanks dude!!

I was drawn into this place because of the really fun and colorful decor in their window, and…read morebecause the signs said chocolate! This place specializes in salt, and had popcorn available to try with their seasoning blends! There were also flowers for purchase too, a little bit of everything here honestly. The popcorn was very tasty with the seasoning they had on it! I've never seen so many unique chocolate bars in one space! It was a library of bars instead of books, each section separated by type of chocolate! I ended up purchasing a few of the truffles and one The Meadows chocolate bars that was popular called Bagel Milk chocolate. The truffles were delicious! I would definitely recommend taking a look inside this shop if you're nearby.

What a warm, magical little store!…read more Walking in feels like entering the cottage home of a French kitchen witch. They've got a table full of freshly grown flowers, shelves upon shelves of ingredients and pantry staples. And, perhaps most importantly, an entire wall of locally made or direct retail chocolate bars. Staff was kind and when the price rang up for less than what was listed on the tag, they gave the lower option. The goods aren't cheap, but you can tell that thought was put into their curation and sourcing.

Penzey's is a destination for both stocking our kitchen, and for gift shopping for our out of state…read moredaughter who isn't fortunate enough to live near one. Unlike, say, a shop that sells fragrances, where your senses are assaulted when you walk in, Penzey's keeps their samples in airtight glass containers, so you can browse with your eyes, and then open individual jars to see how they smell. Products are well labeled, and wandering around is always a pleasure. When we inquired about one item that we had not spotted, one of the associates immediately came out from behind the central checkout counter to escort us to the desired item. Whether it's for everyday items you want in your kitchen, or an unexpected impulse purchase, Penzey's is always a fun stop.

I love everything about Penzeys Spices and everything they stands for as business philosophy:…read moreconscientious care for humanity! Since the destruction rise and ongoing onslaughts of MAGA, Penzeys Spices is one of the few businesses bravely remaining steadfast with their commitment of care to their customers and the community they serve instead of craving under the pressure to move toward authoritarianism. I recently purchased their Hug Blanket, $24.95 for myself to continue showing them support! I have been using it everyday on my couch. I also bought spices for friends who cook since I love eating out. I didn't earn Yelp Elite status for cooking. Please support them however you can. We need business like this to thrive. The location on Happy Valley is roomy and inviting!

Great Chinese herbs can be found here. I trust this long standing local shop for its reputation to…read moresell good quality products at a fair price. I also like to chat with the staff to learn more about the herbs I am interested in and make sure I use them optimally. They are friendly and helpful.

Arthritis medicine here is awesome and very helpful. We all know Arthritis if we have it. It's…read moremanageable but diffently not curable! The Chinese Dr. is so very helpful. Book an appointment, he's dpit on. Done medicine is expensive but you are on it for maybe 6mo-1yr. But do worth it when my pain leaves was a 10, the medicine recommended byvthe Chinese Dr. was spotcon. It tamed down to a an easy 3 1/2. Thank you for all your help you gave given me to keep off chemical prescriptions, and go 100% natural !! I travel a bit to come to Ming Wing to find my natural remedy. Mrs. S

Happened up People's Food Co-op after making a wrong turn. It's one of the things I love about…read morePortland, you can be driving through a neighborhood and then happen upon a market or store you never heard of before. Since it was my first time, I didn't become a member, just wandered about to see what they carry. In support of sustainability and buying just what you need, they have bulk grains, nuts, seeds, and spices. Produce, milk, eggs, cheese, cereals, healthier versions of packaged mac&cheese, rice and noodle dishes, and other pantry items. They don't sell meat Since they are a vegetarian and vegan market. Specifically, I was looking for puffed quinoa, but they did not carry it. No one seems to! On this day, the adjacent parking lot was in use by their Wednesday Farmer's Market. It was easy to find parking on the street.

Summertime rolls...Jane's Addiction harmony in my head…read more On a holiday in the sun like Weezer in the lovely Pacific NW in the Summertime decided to do a yatra aka pilgrimage to People's Co-op. I lived walking distance from People's Co-op circa 2004 where I lived right across from the now defunct all vegan coffeeshop aka Red and Black. In 2004-2005 I was a working member cleaning the bulk bins as my seva aka service. This is where I first started teaching yoga at the community room upstairs at People's Co-op. Dusty started the program that sadly is no longer currently active. They had some great classes there and have fond memories of a Iyenger influenced yoga teacher that taught classes I liked. This was when I was teaching classical hatha yoga and had not yet shifted my yoga teaching to the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition. Fast forward to the moment of Jun 20223. It's the return and went to People's Co-op. It still is an amazing place. They have a farmer's market here every Wed. Their bulk selection is amazing (see my photos) and so is there produce. Friendly and helpful staff. Afterwards go to Belmont for heaps of plant based, vegetable forward, tasty, amazing vegan restaurants and food trucks that are amazing. Vegan bars, vegan food trucks, innovative vegan restaurants like Fermenter, and more that will satisfy all folks who follow whatever diet from vegan to paleo to gluten-free to omnivore.

I like to drink decaf chai and it can be difficult to find. I stopped in here to see if they had…read moreany. I was promptly greeted and the sales associate was so friendly. I asked her about what I was looking for and she immediately brought me to it (they had two to choose from). She explained the differences to me then left me to decide and explore. I appreciated that she was so helpful but also not pushy or hovering after she answered my question. I explored the rest of the store and even grabbed another tea to try. The store has a lot of teas and spices in various sizes. It was well organized and stocked. They all had various tea and spice related items. When I checked out she told me that if I bring the container back they will refill with any tea and take $3 off the purchase which I thought was great! I will be back to get my chai tea here from now on.

The shop is so cute with teas and spices lining the walls. I appreciate being able to smell the…read moreteas to get a feel of what I'm buying. I have to say a lot of their blends smelled really good but I ended up going with their peach blossom herbal tea. I was able to buy a go cup of the brewed tea and some of the tea leaves. The sales associate was so helpful letting us know which teas are similar. She was bright and friendly and offered to help me create a new mix when I mentioned looking for a dupe of a discontinued brand. I definitely recommend if you're a tea lover.

Michelle is a tremendously talented and knowledgable Ayurvedic practitioner. I am in a 6-month…read moreprogram that includes exploratory consultations that meander like a river to wherever they must go to bring in needed wisdom and awareness. Also: natural herbs/plants, habit recommendations suited to my Dosha and physical needs, luxurious body treatments (powerful and centering), and a lot of feeling and thinking. She is generous with her time, compassion, intuitive listening, and unrehearsed spot-on guidance. I just spent 4 hours this morning with Michelle in conversation and then received a magical Kati Basti treatment during which I was internally guided to some profound new knowledge. I am so happy that I have done this for myself. Looking forward to my next appointment with Michelle.

Outstanding treatment and healing after 8 months of care. Michelle worked hard to meet all my HSA…read morerequirements with itemized receipts so I could use my insurance benefits for this important health care service. I appreciate all the extra care and attention Michelle provided for all aspects of Vibrance. You can't go wrong here.

I was in a few months ago and I was completely thrown to the wall at how the management here treats…read moretheir employees. The poor girl was getting yelled at for just going to the bathroom!!! I don't think the manager knew I was still there, but it left a sick feeling in my stomach when I left at how poorly these people are treated!!! The customer service, though was great! She was very patient with me and fully helped me with all of my questions. Also, they had this Arbonne junk which uses multi-level marketing!!! I don't know what kind of 'college' this place is, but something smells fishy here. I wouldn't support them, based on how they treat their employees

I visited the Apothecary Shoppe for the first time today, and I am a fan! I am an equine massage…read moretherapist, and I am making my first foray into adding essential oils to my practice. From the minute I walked in to the (clean, well-organized) shop, I felt very welcome. The lady manning the counter (whose name I have forgotten! But she was so wonderful) was so helpful, and provided me with advice and helped me save some money on my oils by making suggestions on similar oils and blends. Admittedly, prices are on the high side (which is why this is four stars instead of five), but I feel like the quality of the oils is high, and the quality of the service was excellent. And my equine clients are already loving my new blend. I will definitely be back!

We stopped in on Saturday to get some treats for our grandmas 99th birthday. The staff was so…read morehelpful and wrapped up the cutest box of what we chose for her. The store is decorated to perfection and has a little bit of everything for everyone. A great place to go if you need a special gift for someone.

This is a beautiful, enchanting store with amazing things to look at in every little nook. Yes,…read moretheir candy, popcorn, etc., is expensive, but this is very much a case of you get what you pay for. Their products are delicious and they pay attention to every little detail. And the people behind the counter on the day I went there couldn't have been nicer. It's not an everyday shop, it's someplace to go when you want to do something special and experience a little bit of whimsy and magic.