What an amazing find! Love the herbs and incense and the prices are great! There is soooo much…read morepacked into this little store! There is nothing else like it in Gainesville! Go!!!

I enjoy visiting esoteric type shops because of the light, love, & uplifting spirits. Otter & Trout…read moreunfortunately is the exception to that rule. When I entered I was overcome by a horribly strong odor of what seems to be a combination of bad incense & herb burning for many years. The store suffered from the 4Ds.....dark, dingy, dusty & dirty. In fact any merchandise that isn't sealed should be considered used as it is all tainted with a layer of residue from the burning of items. In so far as pressured sales, yes they do suffer from that also even to the extent of as you're heading toward the door. The couple of items I had a somewhat interest in the shopkeeper could not demonstrate or explain them correctly. Personally I couldn't get out of there quick enough to get fresh air in my body. To add to the dismal experience I had to maneuver myself around beer cans in the parking lot.

Came with a friend. Guy took his tea order,…read moreMade his tea. Finished his. Then he TOTALLY IGNORED ME I was standing right next to my friend when his order was taken. I stood at the counter ready to order and he just started cleaning, then headed towards the back room. He didn't even acknowledge me. If it wasn't for the nice lady associate acknowledging me, I would probably would of been skipped in line. She made my drink. He never came back out. He needs glasses or to take some training courses in customer service or have a hint of awareness of his surroundings.

Amazing little shop here in Fernandina Beach! It's super clean, extremely well kept, amazing…read morecombination of smells, awesome decoration and ambiance, and very welcoming. Staff greets you right away, ask any questions, the staff is very kind and will answer all of your questions. They have some many different spices, teas, honey, candles, and different types of Olive Oil. Definitely a must go if you are visiting from out of town and window shopping like we were lol.

Stopped in for a glass of fresh brewed tea since they will brew any flavor you find in the store…read more They had a few customers in store but staff didn't seem to engaged or thrilled to serve. Waited at the back counter while one staff member was filling some spice jars and never acknowledged by her. It wasn't until another staff member came over that she asked if she could help us. We got the Strawberry Trifecta iced brewed. She never asked if we wanted any sweeteners so we just got it how it came. It had a nice light refreshing taste but did need some sweetener to help bring out the flavor. I think I'll get a bag of it next time I'm in store.

Walked in and was greeted by a lovely woman! She gave us some information about the shop and what…read moreshe suggested and how to smell and tell what we may or may not like. She also said that the teas smelled like they taste. She was 100% correct! Explained how they mix and create them in store. They have bbq seasonings, special mixed salts, flavored sugars, all kinds of loose tea options. There are accessories for cooking, stealing tea, and other kitchen gadgets that would be useful for their product. Loved loved loved this shop! We went in after dinner for our anniversary.

The best part of visiting the Spice & Tea Exchange was definitely the staff. They were super…read moreknowledgeable and passionate, taking the time to explain different spices and teas in a way that made it easy to find something you'd like. I usually come in just for Tea, but I came in this time for some paprika for a recipe I was making. They had a pretty good variety! I ended up tasting and buying a sweet paprika I liked. It definitely up'd my dish quality!

What a very cute little shop. There were multiple very interesting sugars and seasonings in this…read moreshop. It was awesome to see savory salt free seasonings. Lady working in the shop was very attentive to all her guests. I only wish they offered a way to sample some of the products.

Store owner is Very knowledgeable. She is always personable and eager to help. Explanations and…read morehandouts are so helpful. Well stocked inventory. Store is clean and smells wonderful, has a nice calming effect. Plus the prices are reasonable!

I always drive past this store. Today I decided to pop in to see what it is all about. I wish I had…read morecaught the cashier's name because she was lovely, A branch of leaves and roots is sorta like an apothecary. They have everything from essential oils, candles, teas and natural remedies. My friend wanted to buy some essential oils for her body butter company and we were helped by the lovely lady who works there. I wasn't looking for anything in particular but now I know that if I am in need of essentials oils or teas, there's a place down the street from me.

First time here and when entering it's the smell that hits ya. Could spend so much time in there…read moresmelling everything. Service was pleasant and nice! It is a small space so if you're with someone and another 3 couples come in it can feels congested and some what restrict your movement but that's about it. Overall fantastic spot for those seasonings your looking for and they also have some great smelling candies.

Employees here are knowledgeable about teas and all the spices you can imagine. I went just before…read moreHalloween and pickup up a set of seasonings that are separated into tiny bowls meant to be filled with olive oil for dipping bread, what a dream and another 3 packets for cooking, a tzatziki sauce packet, harissa seasoning for chicken and a bonus packet of popcorn seasoning for free. Can't wait to cook back and invest in loose leaf tea and all the tea things. Great place to wonder around also

One of my favorite holistic shops in central Florida. They…read morehave good selection of herbal teas and supplements. The staff are very kind and helpful with recommendations on supplements and herbs for your symptoms. They have blends for specific issues too, high blood pressure, diabetes management and cold/flu help. I highly recommend shopping holistic instead of going to a pharmacy and getting extra medication . Most symptoms and minor ailments can be treated holistically .

Great find all my mushroom extracts tinctures here. I also get other mixes to take for Arius…read moreailments like high blood pressure, weight management and (Female) hormonal support.

Great little shop with a lot more than just spice tea to offer!…read more Flavored salts, flavored peppers, flavored sugars, a wall full of tea, and more spices than you can shake a stick at. Everyone working the shop was super friendly, offering suggestions and helping us find anything we wanted.

Loved the experience Love, the fact you can try your tea…read morebefore you purchase it or you can just try any tea your interested in at the tea bar. Great service Great ambiance Ended up getting my glass and detox packed Loved the hibiscus Will be back

Great honey shop with local products!!its like country style old general store…read more The owner Ryan is knowledgeable and super friendly. So many kinds of jams, pickles, dressings, sauces, syrups and spices. It's the best local honey spot! They sell tallow too. I get local honey for my allergy. If you are looking for local honey, go visit this place! You will love it

John spotted this shop as we were on our way to the hobby shop for him, so this was a pit stop more…read morefor me! Artisan foods, popcorn, jams, jellies, honey, chocolates, assorted nuts and so much more! This little shop is crammed full of goodies! I picked out some loose leaf tea from a business based in Orlando. I spotted Makenu Chocolates- which is on my side of town & I was pretty sure the popcorn was local too! Fun shop for unique treats & gifts! The owner was very friendly too!

I had an amazing experience at Frank & Botchers! The food was absolutely delicious--every bite was…read morefull of flavor. The staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. I'll definitely be back!

Finally tried this awesome spot located in the 4th Ave Food Park! I had heard so much about this…read moreplace and it was even featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives". Their menu consists of some staple sandwiches, wraps, sausage dogs, and salads, along with daily specials. They also have a meat counter where you can buy a variety of very unique flavored/seasoned meats that are all made in house. The shop isn't super big and there is limited indoor seating. Although the food park offers plenty of coveted outdoor seating options. Service was great and pretty quick. The guy who took my order was helpful in answering my questions too. Everything is made fresh to order with higher quality ingredients. This is very evident in the taste of the sandwiches, they are truly next level! I ended up ordering a Muffuletta sandwich and a walking taco. Both of these were on the daily special menu. The muffuletta was loaded with ham, salami, mortadella, Swiss cheese, provolone, olives, Dijon aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion on ciabatta. This sandwich was huge! The meat was super flavorful and you could really taste each one of them in each bite. I loved the ciabatta, especially because it wasn't too thick and didn't take away from the sandwich. The cheeses were mild melted perfectly on the sandwich. The fresh tomato's, lettuce, and onion complimented the other components nicely as well. I will say I wish the olives and aioli had been more prominent, as this is what truly makes a muffuletta of muffuletta. So I wouldn't really classify this as a traditional muffuletta sandwich and it reminded me more of an Italian sandwich. The walking taco included Fritos, chilli, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, and house-made ranch. I thought these were decent. This wasn't the most impressive thing, but it was still tasty. I wish there had been more meat in the chilli and the cheese was melted on top of the Fritos. The onions were simply chopped red onions and seemed too strong for the dish. While this was good, it isn't something I'd go out of the way to order. I would probably stick to the sandwiches and such as that is what truly shines here! Overall, I was more than impressed with this place. I love that it is located in the food park too! Ordering is easy and the service is welcoming. They offer a nice variety of deli options and there is something for everyone. You can taste the difference in the food here compared to other places. They use high quality ingredients and put a lot of passion into their work. I also love that they have fun switching up parts of the menu daily with unique options. While my muffuletta reminded me more of an Italian sando, it was still one of the best sandwiches I've had in the area by far. The sandwich was absolutely packed with meat and made the price completely justifiable. The bread was really fresh and not too thick, which I really appreciated. The walking taco was decent, but nothing to ride home about. If you are in the area and want a good sandwich, I HIGHLY recommend stopping by.