The name says Yarn & Tea and that's what they do. If you're in the market for either, Betsy's is where to go. I was in the area looking for a tea shop and so happy I found Betsy's. The tea selection is broad and buying loose tea in bulk (you can choose however many ounces you want) let me get a bunch of varieties to take home at a reasonable price. The gentleman working there was enjoyable to chat with as he was finding and letting me smell some different teas. Will certainly stop back when I'm in the area again. read more

The inventory here was AMAZING! Add to that a very kind and knowledgeable staff and you bey we will be back! read more

Betsy's Yarn & Tea Shop - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Lockport, Illinois

The Teas OMG... the choices... the nostalgic trikets... the Eclectic owner... wonderful plce... oh its a knitting shop too. Dont miss it!.

Great place reminds me of old school drug store friendly and knowledgeable people great place to sample lots of different teas !

What a great find! I definitely will be back. Lots of beautiful yarn to browse and even more teas, friendly and personable proprietor, helpful but not intrusive. Love this place! read more

This shop has an amazing loose leaf tea collection. Will definitely be coming back here when I run out, the selection is great.

I think I walked past this place a hundred times without stopping. Then I noticed a sign in their window advertising knitting classes, and I decided to check it out. The front room of Betsy's is mostly dedicated to tea. They have a huge selection of loose and bagged teas. You can buy single bags of many of the teas if you want to try them before committing to a bigger box, and you can buy as little as an ounce of the loose teas. The staff is extremely helpful, and they always throw in a little something extra for me to try. The back room of Betsy's is full of yarn and knitting/crocheting supplies. There are tons of varieties of yarn and long tables where the classes are held. This is one of the coolest places in Lockport. Check it out if you're in the area. read more

Betsy's Yarn & Tea Shop - Betsy's old location. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Lockport, Illinois

Absolutely adorable shop with first-rate service. I was able to find my favorite hard-to-find Republic of Tea Christmas tea. As I was browsing, it was being wrapped up in pretty tissue with ribbons. Betsy's sits along the historic I&M canal. The building that Betsy's is housed in is the Norton Building, not the Gaylord Building as previously mentioned; the building served as a lock tender's house back when the canal was functional in the late 1800's - early 1900's There is a branch of the Illinois State Museum adjacent to Betsy's that has free admission, so you can check it out after a visit to Betsy's. The website is: http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/lockport/ read more

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Fantastic shop! Incredibly attentive! I went here to buy a gift for a friend who is into tea and knitting. This is a heaven for both! I did not know where to start tea wise. However, the proprietor was kind enough to lower boxes of tea to give me a delicious whiff of popular ones. She even opened a new bag of loose leaf tea! I ended up getting bags of Darjeeling and Cinnamon tea! As for the yarn, I knew that my friend knitted scarves, so the proprietor pointed out suitable ones. So many colors! When I told her it was a gift, she went to work wrapping each item in tissue paper and placed them in a brown paper gift bag. Flourished with colorful ribbons! I thought the price was wonderful! $17 dollars for delicious tea, gorgeous yarn, and beautiful wrapping? A STEAL! Will definitely shop here again! read more

What a great find in the quirkly little town of Lockport! Betsy's is part tea shop, part yarn store and part gift boutique and I was impressed by the variety of adorable things you might find in this store. The assortment of bagged, loose and whole teas is amazing!! And the prices are so reasonable (compared to a place like Teavana where you have to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy a canister of tea). I spoke with the owner Robert as he painstakingly wrapped my purchase and educated me about the store and owners - I was smitten with the place after just one visit. I may even take up knitting since they also offer classes at Betsy's!! read more

I went here today because of the great reviews on Yelp and was delighted with the store. The selection is amazing and the owner a delight. I bought one tin of tea and she wrapped it nicer than most presents I receive plus put in 5 complimentary tea bags. If you like tea or yarn, it's a must visit. I had a bit of trouble finding it, it is in the same building as the museum the Norton Building as one other reviewer noted. read more

Delightful shop in Lockport's historic district, well worth the visit. Nice yarn selection!

This place is great. I enjoy green tea, and they have so much loose tea it made my head spin, but the employees/owners are so helpful, it is very easy to find just what you like with a quick sniff of a few different teas. They also have a "tea sheet" that explains what exactly each tea is and what is in it. From oolongs to sencha, earl grey to cinnimon spice, all of it (that Ive tried so far) is great. When I hear someone mention tea in the Lockport area, Im sure to let them know this is THE place to go to find what suits their tastes just right. They also have many neat knick knacks, jellies, soaps, ect. and other daily staples. Go check them out! read more

Pretty much what March 9th's review said. This is a great store to spend a few leisurely hours in, browsing the gourmet goodies, sipping tea (or just enjoying the scents of tea) and looking at the yarn and the _wall_ of knitting and crocheting notions in the back. The owners are extremely welcoming and helpful, it's always a pleasure to shop here. They have moved since the 3/9/09 review was written though, they're now in the Gaylord Building right along the old canal with a parking lot out front. read more

Loved it! So many teas to choose from! So many cute gifts! And if you are into knitting..so much yarn! The best part is the owners..they know their stuff! Its worth a ride...to visit downtown Lockport if you are into teas, raw/organic foods and next store to Betsys is an great IL. Musuem art exhibit. What I love about these shops is most love their jobs so much..they want to share the knowledge..and have knitting and raw vegan cooking classes. read more

A local gem. The owner is welcoming, always great conversation, and knowledgeable about the teas they carry. Can't wait to return, refill my tins, hear more stories & find my favorites! read more

I love this lil shop! The owners are very kind. Great strawberry preserves and a wide selection of bagged and lose leaf teas. Found a nice Ginger Peach black tea in bags. Just bought some garlic stuffed olives. read more

We stopped by there earlier today and tried to ask questions about the tea. The owner of the store could not have been more rude. He did not want to answer any questions, and I cannot imagine why he would not since this is what they do there. Maybe he was in a hurry to get home. Not sure, but I will never set foot in that place again. How you can treat people this way when you own a business is beyond me. I asked him if this is normally how he treats customers. He did not respond. I would suggest you do business in a place where people will be attentive to your questions. Even with this review I have given this man much more respect than he did my wife and I earlier. read more

Super nice tea shop. They have tons of options and affordable prices. They have descriptions for the teas and are very knowledgeable in assisting you. Plus you can buy by the ounce, so you can try a small amount of unsure. read more

I love this store! Can't get enough of their Spiced Cinnamon Tea! Workers are always polite and knowledgeable and the store is just too cute! I recommend this store to everyone I know! read more

Great Place and selection of quality Teas plus lots of other stuff! Good Prices, knowledgable & helpful staff. Worth the drive into Downtown Lockport go there and stock up you will love it! read more

I knit as a hobby and decided I wanted to give Betsy's a try as I do not have local yarn shops that are very close to where I live. I asked my sister in law to come with me because she likes to crochet. When we were getting ready to check out the old man working there told my sister in law that her purse was really big and he hopes she didn't put a bunch of stuff in it. What the heck? Nothing like going somewhere and being accused of shop lifting for no reason. Needless to say we felt uncomfortable as we left. I have never felt the need to shop lift and I do not feel the need to go back to this place. There's a really wonderful yarn store in downtown LaGrange that is so much nicer and the women that own the store could not make you feel more welcome. It's called Idea Studio - it might not be close if you live in the Lockport area, but it is definitely worth the trip! read more

Its so nice that there is a decent tea shop in the area. The staff is warm and welcoming and the selection is great.

Owner was extremely helpful and kind. She gave my mom and I a free cup of tea at no charge and offered many suggestions. The shop itself is so cute. I buy avidly from Teavana but I think I'll just ditch that now and always buy here. read more

The first thing that struck me is that it is very reasonably priced for all tea and accessories. The staff is friendly and wraps all purchases and jokes that they're "your gifts to yourself so they deserve to be wrapped". I love that and it sets the perfect tone to enjoy your tea. One down side is there is not a lot of varieties of tea. They obviously specialize -and excel- in black and green tea. I was looking of a rooibos and pueh and was unable to find it. But with these prices and friendly staff I'm willing to overlook that and give four stars! read more

I recently pulled out the tea I bought here four months ago and checked the "best by" date. It's May 2013. Not cool.

So welcoming and knowledgeable. A pleasure to do business. Attention to detail and quality.

This is the most warm and inviting store to visit. For anyone who is a 'crafty or artsy' person, especially for the vast yarn and delightful tea selection! The classes they offer and expertise is great! Always want to come back and see what's new or just be among friends! Visit them as soon as you possibly can! read more

A very cute shop and it is evident the owners love their business. I always feel welcomed when I'm shopping there.

Cute shop in downtown Lockport. If you like tea and/or are a knitter or crocheter, this is definitely worth a visit! Sandra, the owner, was helpful and kind. read more

I feel like the owner doesn't like me I guess, I have been in three times and she has been rude to me each time. I feel like its a private club for knitters and if you aren't there for a class, forget about anyone saying "can I help you?" I am so sad because I love tea and what they sell there, but am reluctant to go back. I tried to be my nicest all three visits to no avail. Oh well back to ordering online read more

Betsy's Yarn & Tea Shop if a wonderful place to visit. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. In addition to the best collection of sock yarn I have ever found in one place, the tea selection is mind boggling with high quality teas at reasonable prices. Just a fun place to visit and worth the trip every time.. read more

A real treat ! Friendly helpful staff. Wide selection of teas, yarns, and accessories. I only wish that they had a website and a yarn winder. read more

Love this little shop! I go to class nearby at Lewis University and it is only a short drive away. The owner is SO sweet and helpful. I was surprised by the very reasonable prices. I picked out some candies, a box of spicy cinnamon tea bags (they're great), and loose leaf hibiscus tea for my boyfriend (which he loves). The owner even placed the tea for my boyfriend in a brown bag with green tissue paper and tied the handles of the bag together with a cute string bow. If you enjoy tea or cute local shops then I suggest checking it out! I will definitely be stopping in here every couple weeks. read more

Wonderfully huge selections of teas and teapots, accessories. Every purchase is wrapped in colorful tissue paper, in a handle bag with pretty ribbon. This is a great local shop! read more

Stopped in today for the first time and wow, what a nice store! Old fashioned top knotch service and free gift wrapping! Complete with complimentary gift tag! Lots to look at and I bought the homemade cherry jam preserves! Stop in, you'll appreciate the small town charm of this place! read more

Wonderful seclections of tea! I can always find a new flavor or find a new tea to try out. The prices range depending on the quality of the tea and are fair in my opinion. The staff is very helpful, friendly and know their tea. read more

I'm giving Betsy's the highest rating because, not only does it carry two of my favorite things, yarn and tea, but the owners and other staff are always friendly and helpful. The selection of teas can't be beaten, and I can always find a lovely yarn to knit with. There are plenty of edible treats to accompany the teas, and a nice selection of gifts to go with either the tea or the yarns--whichever suits you. My purchase is always carefully wrapped and tied with a ribbon and I leave a very satisfied customer. read more

I LOVE this place. I went there for the first time today. Sandra was extremely nice and attentive. She recommended a cinnamon tea for me to try and I seriously love this tea. I gave her an idea of what I liked and she recommended an amazing tea. They are reasonably priced and offer knit/crochet classes. Such a cute idea! Glad I found them. read more