I live in Alaska, where we have some of the best spice shops in the U.S. And yet, I will gladly…read morepay shipping to North Pole, AK, just to have my Alden's Mill House favorites. I haven't had one yet I didn't absolutely love the flavor of. The wife told me tonight, "From here on out, let's just pay for the Alden's when we need spices". Absolutely, Dear!

The most at home shopping experience I've ever had! Was greeted warmly upon entering, then given a…read moretour and shown their most popular products. Was checked up on multiple times by various staff throughout the shopping experience and found something for every member of the family! Must try their Miracle Blend and Taco seasoning! Clean ingredients.

Many interesting tea options. We enjoyed the samples they offered. They also have teapots, mugs,…read moreetc.

This is a must stop for delightful teas, tea supplies and TC Shorties. Can't wait to start trying…read moretheir spices when I start cooking here. The spice mixes smell wonderful. Love how good the displays are for sniffing and smelling all the mouthwatering options.

Gourmet food and wine, knowledgeable staff who can guide you in the direction of your taste or…read morepreference, all sorts of condiments, meats, cheeses, and accoutrements to satisfy your gourmet needs. No real ambience to speak of, but it is well organized and easy to find all sorts of unique items for yourself or gifts for someone else perhaps a housewarming gift? Recommended Tip: they do serve sandwiches and have a salad bar as well. Should you desire something for a quick lunch on the go or a picnic at the beach or park?

Smell the fish before you buy it. We were excited for a new shipment of Salmon, but disappointed…read morewhen we opened the packaging to cook it.

Absolutely loved our visit here last year - the owner was very helpful with suggestions towards…read moreherbs and tea we might like, and we had a wonderful discussion about gardening. It's a little bit out of the way but you won't regret stopping in, it's so cool and unique and the herbs were very high quality. Especially enjoyed the chive vinegar.

One of my "must stop" places every year. My personal favorites are the Curry and Herbs Dip Mix, the…read moreSerenity tea blend and the French tarragon. Omg the best!

We come to this sweet little store at least twice a year...whenever we are in Glen Arbor…read more Certainly a selection of teas that we cannot find elsewhere, not to mention the amazing balsamic vinegars! We live in Los Angeles, and this is where we go to get our tea! I've even had it shipped to me a few times. Brigita is so kind and helpful, and it's always a treat to see her when we come in. Prices are very reasonable for the amazing product that we are able to enjoy so much. I won't buy my chai tea from any other place! Thank you, Great Lakes Tea and Spice! See you next time.

What a lovely little shop! I loved that they offered samples of iced tea outside on a hot day. I…read moreliked both, but purchased the Green Rooibos Sunsplash to take home. This was a fantastic, tasty blend. The store had tons of spices, teas, gifts, and other pantry items. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Best milk chocolate covered English toffee with nuts bar none!!!! I could eat that stuff all day!read more

Is it possible to give six stars? Northern Michigan is known for its fudge- the tourists are even…read moreaffectionately termed "Fudgies", because they buy and eat so much of it. Typically our family will buy a half pound slab or two of Murdick's Fudge, because it is everywhere up here in the Traverse Bay area. I am *devastated* that I wasted thirty-some-odd years of my life on such sub-par fudge. I had no idea. 45th Parallel's Candy World (Yelp administrators, please correct your spelling) is a tiny shop on the side of a restaurant, but it has a hundred years of memories inside. Everything from clove candy, bubble gum cigars, big league chew, sour pucker powder, and even a giant Sugar Daddy. But behind the case are around twenty flavors of truly decadent, top-quality, gourmet fudge. Flavors such as dark chocolate salted caramel, bubble gum, maple nut, and peanut butter chocolate (complete with halved Reese's cups on top) tease the eyes while making the salivary glands work overtime. Our family's favorite is the dark chocolate salted caramel- the perfect amount of sea salt, and not at all bitter. Check the board outside for specials: today's was "buy one pound, get 1/2 pound free". When you're in the Suttons Bay/Leelanau area, bypass Dam Candy and Murdick's and head STRAIGHT for Candy World!

Mua Asian Cuisine in Suttons Bay was the perfect quick lunch stop on our way to Northport for the…read moreday. Their lunch portions were just the right size -- filling without being too heavy. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated with a modern, inviting atmosphere, and the food was fresh and flavorful. Everything we tried was enjoyable, and the overall experience was great. We'd definitely stop back again next time we're in the area!

Delicious dinner enjoyed at MUA. They are open for dinning in! Hooray! Had the best spring rolls,…read moredumplings, drunken noodles and Pho. Service was speedy and attentive. Everything in the remodeled space was well-thought- out down to the serving pieces.

I first came to the Herb Shop in 1987, if memory serves (sometimes it actually does). The wonderful…read moresmiles that greet you make it worth the visit. They offer an extensive line of high quality products, herbal supplements and health care nutrients at very reasonable prices. Equally as great is the knowledge you receive on a variety of health issues. Doesn't hurt to throw your problem out to these folks for some helpful advice. Since we live in a world full of disclaimers, I'm adding a disavowal only because I can't guarantee their products/consultation will aid or correct your particular condition. Obviously, consult your doctor regarding any treatment you seek. We like the free shipping options, so most of what we buy is delivered conveniently to my nephew's home-giving us an excuse to come hang out with the babies. Since we're in the area, today, it's smoothie time. You know the smoothie you get in here is all natural and healthy for you. They taste great, too. 02/26

i loved the herb shop when i lived in traverse city. i have immense amounts of respect for joann,…read moreand am thrilled to see that her daughter is carrying on the business. lots of excellent products, and appropriate information regarding natural health and healthy lifestyles.

Lots of tasty oils and vinegars to try. Staff was friendly and helpful. My favorite was probably…read morethe maple balsamic or the espresso balsamic. All the vinegars I tried were fantastic. I wish we had one of these back home.

I absolutely adore this place. Imported and local olive oils and vinegars of all flavors. They give…read moreyou little cups to test what you like. So I did. I really enjoyed the white truffle oil (from Modena, Italy) and the Provencal Herbs (from Tunisia). What I absolutely REALLY loved is that each tin of oil has facts like where its from, best description of flavor like for the Provencal it said "subtle - savory, thyme & bay leaf, with lavender" or what the use is best for (i.e. salads, fish...etc) and balsamic pairings! I have to say their balsamic vinegars were my favorite. I almost died when I tried the Pomegranate Balsamic from Italy. The note card said: Medium tart and compliments: Salads, lamb, beef and duck Good Oil Pairings: Persian Lime, Chipotle, Basil Idea: With Basil EVOO, serve over salad greens topped with nuts, Feta Cheese and onion. I mean, that's great! You try something and are like "hmmm, what can I do with this..." well it gives you everything! I do agree with the other review in the fact that the sales people do hound you, but I didn't think it was annoying. She did leave us alone and made sure we knew to feel free to try any oils and vinegars we wanted. We had a few questions and they were incredibly nice. They also sell cookbooks, oil toppers, crackers and other stuff that goes perfect with everything they currently have. I think for organic oils/vinegars the prices are great. You can also buy online, seeing as they only have stores in Michigan! Cute, CLEAN store. I wish we had something like this in Dallas. I would be all over that! Mmmmhmmm.