The teas are excellent! The sea moss gel is actually pretty tasty so if you need gel get it from…read morehere. They almost always have tea brewing when you walk in and they will give you a complementary cup. Highly recommend this place. They know their stuff. Answered all my questions.

whenever I go there I always get great customer service from every employee. They will call the…read moreowner and ask him whatever I need to know. I'm always satisfied with every purchase and every visit. Frank is amazing and he know a thing or two!!!

This place has everything you can think off. Very knowledgeable staff. Prices are reasonable. I…read morefound what I was looking for and got better within 2 days. I used to go to another Botanica and found out I was being sold fake stuff, no wonder I was not getting better. They have been serving the community for over 10 yrs.

I drove our to Larrebee herbs based on the recommendation of my yelp Friend Thomas g…read more I still prefer amazon for the prices and ease of Prime same day shipping Larrabee personal service and sourced ingredients not from China was refreshing It was old school shopping with great customer service which I love 5-stars from me and my vegan organic self I would shop again...

While searching for mastic gum or bitter kola, I visited Larrabee Herbs and Health Center, which…read morehappened to be near a Whole Foods I recently visited for the same products. I had no idea Larrabee Herbs existed until I found it via Google Maps. I wondered about parking prior to visiting, as the storefront sits along W North Ave, but it ended up not being an issue. There is a small parking lot right outside the building on N 76th Ct, with a decent number of spots for the number of customers they get. Keep in mind that parking is also available along W North Ave if those spots are ever filled. After entering, I immediately started looking for the products I needed while an employee helped another customer at the register. Once he finished, he immediately asked me if I needed any assistance, and of course, I took him up on it. The employee was very informative about which products were available, as well as when the items I was looking for would arrive, as they were in high demand. All the items were displayed in alphabetical order, making it easy to find what I needed. I ended up purchasing 1-ounce bags of kola nut, licorice root, black walnut leaf, and cloves, since my original target products were not available. I really loved everything I discovered about what I purchased. All of them have wonderful results in combating bacteria in the stomach, and I hope to incorporate a few of them regularly into my dietary routine. As for kola nuts, I learned that they are caffeine-rich seeds from the African cola tree that are used to boost energy, enhance metabolism, and aid digestion. Containing around 2% caffeine, they act as a central nervous system stimulant, reducing fatigue and boosting mental alertness. Licorice root helps eradicate bacteria, especially alongside medical treatments. It inhibits bacterial growth, soothes inflamed tissues, and boosts protective stomach mucus. Other benefits include contributing to healthy skin and relieving colds and coughs. Black walnut contains compounds--particularly juglone in the hulls--that exhibit antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic properties. Studies also show that regular consumption reduces inflammation and inhibits associated gastric damage, making it a promising nutritional approach. Lastly, cloves! Out of all the herbs I found, the cloves made me smile because they do wonders for the body that I had no idea about. It was the first of the herbs I had with dinner, and I really loved the smell of it. The taste sent chills through my body as I heated a small portion to drink for the evening. Cloves also inhibit bacterial growth and reduce the inflammation it causes in the stomach. I am very pleased to say that Larrabee Herbs and Health Center has played a key role in helping me take better control of my health. I will surely visit again, whether for these exact herbs or others. ~ Live. Laugh. Love. ~ Thomas G

Yeeessss ma'am! I got a big chunk of smoked whitefish for a great price and made whitefish spread…read morethat rivaled what I had up in Bayfield on Lake Superior, where you can see the boats from the restaurant. Recipe below is from food blogger The View From Great Island dot com (no affiliation, just a great recipe I found). step 0 get some fish from Hagen's steps 1.... 8-10 oz smoked whitefish, skin and bones removed. 8 oz cream cheese. I use brick style cream cheese, but you can use whipped if you prefer. 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh dill 1 Tbsp creamed horseradish, or more to taste. 1 tsp onion powder 1 Tbsp lemon juice (probably not needed) salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste (could add later) Capers 1. Except fish, blend everything in food processor 2. Blend in 1/2 to 2/3 of the fish 3. Fold in the rest of the fish 4. Serve with pita chips, ritz, club crackers...

My family has been going to this place for decades. The most delicious smoked fish ever, so…read moreflavorful and moist. Whole smoked whitefish is a nostalgic item for us. Smoked salmon is my new favorite item here and I wish o could afford to come here every day.

Absolutely spectacular quality of food owners, who really care and I'm not part of some investment…read moregroup or some big chain. This is the way it was meant to be.

The only negative here are the long lines of people waiting…read more The very positive here are the long lines of people waiting. I don't know why the meats at Joseph's are better than that at any grocery store.....but they are. We don't eat too much red meat but when we do, we get it at Joseph's. Always a smile and willingness to cut what we want the way we want it. Always a dinner delight.

I appreciate that they are a small business with a nice variety of baked goods. We have made…read morepurchases of their goods at the Lake County Arts & Craft shows and have not been disappointed. My only suggestions would be to have better descriptions of the baked goods they are selling, either on or with their packaging and have listings and descriptions of their products on their website. I have a family member that has allergies to certain ingredients and was not sure about some of the ingredients, for example, listing the type of nuts that were used. Their table was very busy at the time of our recent purchase and they were helpful with any questions, but I did not have the opportunity to verify some of the ingredients. I tried to look items up on their website, but could not find the information I was looking for.

Decent, creative, slightly unique taste. I've had their smores deep dish cookie and turtle. They…read morewere good. But I've been spoiled by Amish cookies in a past life

Had no idea that they had such a wide variety of great stuff…read moreLook at the picture and know that it cost 10.00 Really good stuff

Are you nuts for nuts?! Well, check the Nuts Castle out!…read more This place has various types of nut bars, candy in bulk, chocolates, Turkish delights, and other specialty food items that you can bring to get-togethers and parties where people will drool over! We passed this place the other night, and we knew we had to take another trip out to explore this place further! I knew I had to get some of the variously imported Turkish Delights and the bulk of the roasted & seasoned nuts for my parents, especially my dad, as he love some good nuts and nut snacks! I recommend in getting their trays that come in different sizes to get an assortment - that's what we did: +Noga with Pistachio Hazelnut & Almond +Coconut with Orange Hazelnut +Pomegranate & Pistachio Covered with Dried Cranberries +Sliced Pistachio Orange with Hazelnut +Milk Chocolate Moons +Pistachio Chocolate Moons We also had a mix of the Mix Mayasi Peanuts (savory and crispy!) and the Spicy Peanuts (super spicy and great for spice fiends!). The store itself is extremely organized and laid out strategically, with plenty of room to move around. The staff here are welcoming, offers samples, and very informative; they are super helpful and in no way do they rush you! They are more than happy to provide any suggestions or recommendations. There's also plenty of (tight) parking, right in front, in the small strip plaza it's located in. Great small business to support! +bulk of nuts and candies! +imported Turkish Delights! +friendly staff! +small parking lot in shared pl

I can't believe they have been around for 4 years and this is my first time there…read more When we walked in I was concerned that no one was in the restaurant. In their defense it was 4:00 and the evening rush hadn't began. We were greeted by a lovely young lady (Nicki) We decided on 3 sandwiches so we could try a little of everything (or so we thought) 1. Brisket sandwich Amazing! Perfectly cooked, 6 options for BBQ sauces. Just a great sandwich. 2. Pastrami sandwich Spectacular! My personal favorite. If you're looking for a NY style Pastrami, then go to NY. This sandwich was a thick cut Chicago sandwich. Also, not a traditional mustard but a mustard dressing...fine by me because the Pastrami is all that matters. So juicy so flavorful, a fat man's (me) dream 3. Italian beef. I was almost full and picked at the beef...really good too...but I have to say their giardiniera is amazing. My only gripe with the beef was it didn't come out hot, it came out warm...I prefer hot WAIT THERE'S MORE!!! Halfway through our meal Nicki came by to check on us and DROPPED A COUPLE OF PIECES OF SKIRT STEAK on the table for us to try...no seasoning at all not even salt...its was sooooo good that I'm going to get the steak sandwich next time. Great food, great atmosphere, and great people It's a must have

Top Butcher is the best restaurant. Not only in Elmwood Park nor Chicago, probably in the whole…read moreworld. Everything I've ever had from here in the past three years has been incredible and I think about it a lot. It's one of the last places where you get that community feeling even when you step through the door; wether you're greeted when you walk in or having someone check on you while you eat, the ambiance is unmatched.This is a restaurant that I recommend to people I like because you don't just go to Top Butcher once it becomes part of your routine. The Scorza family is always inside talking to everyone and working like maniacs. Top Butcher is on my death row meal... I love this place!