If a recipe has items that are not located at your local grocery store; go to Ellwood Thompson…read more I tried a vegan recipe called No-piggy sausage. Could not find half of the ingredients at a number of grocery stores. Then, I tried Ellwood Thompson's which I knew I should have gone to first. They had everything on my list. Thanks!

Just updating my review to say their to-go salads are quite yummy. I needed a quick dinner option…read moreand to grab some wine before heading over to a friend's for a board game night. I really loved the chicken salad and enjoyed the Israeli cous cous salad. They also have a lot of seating near the front if you want to eat one of their premade meals there. This is an upscale grocery store, so do know that the prices are quite high. However, you are getting quality and a lot of local products which is really nice. I normally come for their natural and organic wines. They have a nice under $15 section. Their Ellwood Thompson labels by the wines are also super helpful for me. I tried an orange wine I normally wouldn't have because one of their notes. This is my go to quick stop for wines.

I was exploring downtown Broad St with my partner and decided to stop into a few places we hadn't…read morevisited before. Unfortunately, I walked into this store expecting to browse and learn a little about its history and walked out wondering whether I had accidentally interrupted a private gathering. Apparently, simply being a customer was enough to be an inconvenience. The gentleman who is apparently the owner made it abundantly clear from the beginning that our presence was not particularly welcome. His attitude was cold, dismissive, and unnecessarily rude. I have encountered unfriendly employees before, but it takes a special level of indifference for the OWNER of a business to make customers feel like they are personally inconveniencing him by walking through the front door. The customer service was, to put it generously, nonexistent. There was no sense of hospitality, no genuine attempt to engage with us, and certainly no indication that we were people who might potentially spend money in the store. Instead, the entire interaction carried the energy of someone being deeply offended that we had interrupted his day by having the audacity to be interested in his business. Perhaps the expectation is that customers should apologize for coming inside. The owner's tone was dry, condescending, and dripping with an attitude that made it feel as though he was doing us a tremendous favor by acknowledging that we were there. I've visited countless small businesses, and I genuinely cannot remember another occasion where a business owner managed to make me feel so unwelcome so quickly. And unfortunately, the treatment of my partner was even worse. His tone toward them was particularly cold and disrespectful, which made the experience even more uncomfortable. Watching someone who owns a customer-facing business speak to a patron that way was honestly baffling. I'm still trying to understand what exactly we did to warrant that level of hostility beyond, apparently, existing inside the store. I've also seen the suggestion in a previous review that this behavior is somehow connected to religious reasons. I respect everyone's right to their beliefs, practices, and boundaries. But if your response to customers is consistently rude, dismissive, or demeaning, "religious reasons" does not magically transform poor customer service into good customer service. Owning a business means interacting with the public. Nobody is asking a store owner to become their best friend or throw them a parade when they walk through the door. A basic greeting, courtesy, and the ability to speak to customers without making them feel like an unwanted interruption would probably suffice. Instead, I left with the distinct impression that the store would be much happier if customers simply stopped showing up. Mission accomplished, at least with me. I'm leaving this review because I genuinely hate seeing small businesses operate this way. I want to support local businesses, and I went in with every intention of having a positive experience. Instead, I was made to feel belittled and unwelcome for absolutely no apparent reason. There are plenty of businesses where customers are treated with basic dignity and appreciation. I have no reason to choose this one. If being open to the public is an inconvenience, perhaps the public should be given advance notice. As for me, I won't be returning. Once was more than enough.

The store offers great perfume and cologne selections. The staff are always warm and friendly! They…read morealso offer a variety of incense, teas, and vitamins.

Sea moss has improved my overall health and assisted in weight loss. Courtni is a true…read moreprofessional and has great knowledge of her juices and sea moss. She can custom what will work for you and benefit you. She is definitely recommended if you want to better yourself.

From the owner: We have the Best Sea Moss Gel and Sea Moss infused Lemonade in Richmond VA read more

I had such a good experience here and honestly couldn't be happier with how everything turned out…read more From the beginning, everyone was very welcoming, friendly, and helpful. You can tell that they actually care about their customers and want people to leave happy, not just make a quick sale. Everything was handled professionally, and the service was great from start to finish. I really appreciated how comfortable and respected I felt the whole time. The quality was also much better than I expected, and everything looked and felt great. It's not often that you find a place where the service, quality, and overall experience all come together like this. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for good service and a positive experience. I'm very happy that I came here, and I will absolutely be coming back again. Thank you to everyone who helped make my experience such a good one!

My first visit to the Beet Box will not be my last. I tried the Matcha Smoothie on this visit & it…read morewas refreshing & creamy. The taste was smooth with just a kick of spicy. I would definitely order it again. I also ordered a Beetroot Smoothie for my husband & hopefully he will get to try it later this week. I put it in my freezer so I will see how it stands up flavor wise to being frozen. As for food, I ordered the Jerk Chicken wrap. It was tasty. The chicken was tender & flavorful. It was moderate level spicy & the veggies in the wrap complemented the flavor of the chicken well. I look forward to returning to The Beet Box and trying more menu options. I highly recommend trying their options if you enjoy healthy & flavorful food & smoothie choices.

Just to clear up a bit of confusion I saw in some of the comments -- the flower I bought here was…read morelabeled and tested as THCA hemp flower, not a synthetic product. THCA is a natural cannabinoid found in hemp and cannabis plants that turns into THC when it's heated. So it's not Delta-8 or lab-made -- it's simply unheated hemp flower that's legally compliant because it tests under 0.3% Delta-9 THC before it's smoked. Once heated, it behaves like regular cannabis. Give these guys a try if you're in RVA! It is NOT medical grade cannabis-- in Virginia you must have a medical card for that

I only went once while we were in town overnight but great selection and service. It seemed…read moreexpensive but I don't know if it's typical for the area or Virginia as a whole. We would go again next time we are there.

Remee is an amazing educator and explains things in an easy and practical way to understand. She…read morecomes from an authentic background of family tradition and is the real deal. I learned so much about stones, gems, crystals and energy during our session. If you've been curious about crystals and want to learn more about energy she is an absolute wealth of knowledge. Thanks Remee!

Remee Gemo is a skilled and talented acupuncturist! I first contacted her for her facial lift…read moretreatments. I noticed so many changes, from my skin tone to decreased wrinkles (even the deeper ones) I now have a subtle glow to my skin as well. In addition, if I went in with a headache, I came out without one! Remee always asked if anything was bothering me and with her needle placement, I always came out feeling better! The needles are painless to slightly uncomfortable for just a few seconds. Going into her office is an awesome experience in itself. She has a vast selection of beautiful crystals, personally handcrafted teas, and Chinese herbs for sale. The atmosphere itself is inviting and warm. I honestly could just go and sit in the office and it would be therapeutic! Words just can't quite capture it. Along the course of my treatments, I became increasingly interested in some of the other services that she offers. I had an energy session, which included Reiki and crystals to name two. I loved the feeling that it gave me, one of peace, comfort and just a general good feeling. Remee is a Master Teacher Reiki practitioner and does a wonderful job. She offers Reiki and other classes and I am now at the Reiki 2 level, with the intent to going on to the Master level. I have come to love and trust Remee so much that I wouldn't go anywhere else for anything that she offers. Remee is a Master in the art of Chinese Face reading. My daughter and I had a 2 hr session with her that gave us both a better understanding of one another, along with some of the other people in our lives. It's amazing what she can tell from one's face. She can give insight on others with a good picture. She was spot on with her analysis of several photos that we provided. This too was an incredible experience. I highly recommend Energy Medicine Center to anyone who is seeking an acupuncturist, reiki therapist, help with chronic pain or even if you just feel lost, Remee can help.

Sun-shelter parking! How awesome is that? I'm traveling this week for the Fourth of July and…read morevisiting my hometown, and this, ahem, relatively new location, replacing the Pleasant's Hardware. As I said, they have sun sheltered parking off to the left of the main parking, a great option when it's 99 degrees outside, and a decent rain shelter too, though it would be a bit imperfect. The store is typical Whole Foods though a tad smaller than the location I'm used to, it still has great options for vegetables especially organic, and other healthy items like kombuchas and limited ingredient prepared foods and some great meat and cheese options. I asked for directions to find an item on the shopping list and had a friendly response, and our checkout person was friendly and helpful too. The market was busy and but not overcrowded and there is a lot of space around the perimeter (they say shop the perimeter for the best foods and WF seems to have given thought to giving you more room for that and a tad less for the aisles, a decent approach for my tastes. They were having an issue with their freezers on this day but had the wherewithal to direct customers to the location the frozen items had been moved to, a very customer-friendly move. The AC kept things nice and cool inside on a very hot day. And the meat department was even more chilled. From my Mother, While WF can be a bit more expensive, they offer Prime Deals often and carry a 365 prime brand that is dependably low priced and high quality. Watch for a once a year ice cream discount too!

Our plan was to use the bathroom and then eat. The restroom says you have to use a code in your…read morereceipt. Talked to the one person up there who said she couldn't give us the code. We left without eating there. That's bull.

Wonderful local in my opinion southern-style bodega. The atmosphere is very welcoming and every…read moresingle employee is friendly and consistent. They have a wonderful selection of submarine sandwiches, craft beer, wine, and many household essentials. I would much rather give my money to this local business than any corporate gas station. 10/10 recommended.

Such a great place!!! I know it's just a market, but the owner makes it into much more than…read morethat!!!! I live a few blocks away and will stop in with my dog on occasion and the owner always kindly greats us and asks me how my day is going. He also always gives her treats which she definitely appreciates . If you are new to the area and need a place to get some snacks or forgot something small on your grocery list, you should stop in!