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.

been shopping here 25yrs everything from the quality of there products to the good decernment of…read morethere advice makes me travel a half an hour out of my way to get there. Real practioners real products!

Went in looking for specialty tea herbs and was so surprised to find an absolute treasure trove of…read morecool stuff! Their huge selection is just along the back wall and I don't believe I've ever seen so many herbs I was over the moon about it. They also have a really nice selection of stones and incense and beautiful little wooden boxes and storage containers for all of it. The staff was really friendly and knowledgeable when I had questions about their products. They didn't follow me around or chase me down to make sure everything was ok (thank god!), but when I went to the counter they were so helpful about what I had to ask, even providing a lot of tips and general helpful advice. It was clear that they knew what their stuff was! I will be coming back and recommending it as I can!

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.

Very friendly owners and a great assortment of nice fresh spices…read more Good teas too. This is my new favorite spice store.

It's a neat little place! Welcoming services the minute you entered the door. I got to sample two…read moreloose leaf tea today: herbal immunity blend and some chai I can't remember the name. I would love to see them utilize the spacious covered front porch for tea sampling! I love loose leaf teas so every chance I get, I will check it out and support locally owned shops. I'm excited to use the newly acquired colorful green Mug Hanger Stainless Steel Infuser, $8 on sale from $12 and their own herbal blend of Turmeric Ginger, 2 oz for $15.

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.

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!

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!!

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 frequented Stone Cottage when the Spice and Herb Shop was located in South East Portland, Oregon…read moreat the intersection of SE Gladstone Street and Cesar Chavez Blvd. I really, really liked going there. It's too bad that they Moved the location. I haven't been to the Newer Location, yet. I live about an Hour and a Half on the Bus, during Peak Travel Times from the Downtown location. Maybe, I'll get my Darling Husband to take me there, when Traffic isn't so Busy. :) That would be whenever it's Raining! Ha Ha Ha

Owner Mindy is one of 2 of my favorite massage therapists that I regularly visit. Amazingly still a…read moredancer, she is in tune with the body. Also with her yoga training, she imports that knowledge to the table. I've had a myriad of shoulder and back issues, the magic with her hands has been one of my go to methods to recovery. Her studio has a calming and warm vibe, from the ambience, lighting, essential oils, to the music. A portion of the space is used for intimate yoga sessions for up to 5 yogis. Mindy is a long time yoga instructor, and in her classes she creates an intuitive environment where she encourages you to listen to your body and connect with your breath. Whether you're in Sellwood or Portland area, your body will thank you for visiting Mindy's massage or yoga classes.

I had one of the best massages I've ever had with Mindy this afternoon. Her office is welcoming…read moreand peaceful and is in a very convenient location if you live in Sellwood or Eastmoreland. She was very professional. I appreciated her quick response to my call. I have been struggling with neck pain and headaches. The work she did on my neck was very therapeutic. She is very skilled and I'll be going back next week and for the foreseeable future. I would highly recommend Mindy. Thanks Mindy!