In Thorns Marketplace in Northampton, MA you I'll come across some delightful chocolates and…read moretruffles. I wasn't sure if my mind was playing games on me, but on my last trip to Northampton this chocolate stand was called Heavenly Chocolate, and now they're called Firetype Chocolate. They simply decided to go for a new name. They're just a small stand located across from Share Northampton. The chocolate variety they offer is anything but small. One little truffle will set you back almost $3.00. As far as I could tell everything is sold individually, not by weight. I got some of the chocolate that sounded a bit interesting, also the barks are a bit larger than the truffles. I got the Salted Almond Bark, Maple Honeycomb and another one that's very similar. These are such quality chocolates. The honeycomb is a bit sticky, and you might need to floss your teeth right after. They also have a small selection of gummy candy. I got the pear, these are soft and juicy. These are unique, flavorful chocolates, that any chocolate lover is sure to appreciate. Firetype Chocolates are made by hand right here in Northampton. This is their only physical location.

I bought these chocolates for my wife for Mother's Day. She said they were the best that she's…read moreever had and requested a box for each holiday going forward. The clerk was also super nice and patient and also hand wrote a "map" to the chocolates so my wife would know what each one was. Very helpful.

I'm late on this review so it's like a 5-n-1 now :)…read more My Daughter found this store about a year ago and the Anglophile in us has rejoiced since. Although he be small, he be huge in what he carries. He, being Allen the Owner. Absolutely a funny, kind and attentive shopkeeper. Krystal also is so friendly and helpful. A wonderful pair whomever is there when you stop in. A clean and well organized shop. PLENTY of choices whether it be tea, sweets, gifts, frozen meats or turnovers and the best damn ketchup EVER. The list goes on. The rooms are small but what Allen carries in this shop is amazing. This shop has encouraged us to also check out Northampton. Wow this town has a lot to offer. If you're not familiar with it, like us, definitely look into the town/city before making a trip. Make a day of it. And bring a cooler for the turnover, popovers and meats you'll be toting home :)

Been shopping here since we moved into the area, about 5 years ago. It used to be across in the…read moreopposite building and a bunch of stairs had to be navigated but Alan moved to a more accessible spot a couple of years back. This place is a real goldmine for anything British/Irish, and I can get all my favourite foods from childhood here. His selection of frozen pies, bacon, haggis, jams, clotted cream, crisps (chips) and sweets (candy) is impressive, and pricing is good for imported foods. Alan is a wonderful man, very attentive and knows where absolutely everything is. The only drawback is that public parking can sometimes be hard to find as it fills up quickly outside.

Friendly staff, great product selection at awesome discounts! Always fantastic deals and steals…read moreevery time!

Deals & Steals is a store in Northampton that is a cross between Whole Foods and Ocean State Job…read moreLot. Here you'll find all kinds of odds and ends. There's all sorts of gluten free snacks and dry ingredients, that cost significantly more at other retailers. There's a whole section of honey, and it's a pretty nice variety, with a good amount of it being local. They have several kinds of olive oil, plenty of teas and endless other kitchen staples. They also have clothes and shoes. It's great browsing through this store, and finding something new or something you love at a great deal. They always have security at the door who don't allow any large bags inside. There is no restroom in the store. They should really look into providing customers with a restroom, so they don't have to leave to look for one elsewhere. Deals & Steals is a great place to stock up on organic snacks, cereals, almond flower, and more.

Terrific experience with this local butcher and charcuterie shop. From fresh bone broth stocks,…read morecured meats, outstanding selection of locally raised meats. This shop makes a sandwich of the day, and they do not disappoint. I was able to purchase some fresh rabbit for a dinner event and the service was excellent.

Love shopping at this specialty butcher shop! Fresh meats,…read moreassorted sausages and smoked meats. Can't wait to cook our lamb kidneys we picked up today. Smoked ham hock will flavor Monday nights red beans perfectly.

This is a pretty amazing health food store. The selection is outstanding and they have a ton of…read morestuff packed into a relatively small space. It's easy to find items and the staff is super helpful. Gluten free stuff. Soy free things. Non GMO items. Vegan foods and lotions. CBD selection. Nice kombucha variety. I found some wonderful, high quality lavender oil...which happened to be on sale. Score! Fabulous store.

I lived in Northampton all my life and moved away about 8 years ago. Yesterday I was up visiting a…read morefriend for lunch and I was on a mission to find a certain vegan cheese after a store near me had closed and no one else in my area carried it. Since we were downtown eating lunch we decided to pop in to see if they had it. They did-and they had the biggest selection of it that I have seen! (Nuts for Cheese). I was so excited. When I walked in I didn't grab a basket, but my hands quickly filled up with so many great products that can sometimes be hard to find. I definitely had to go back for the basket! The staff were all extremely helpful and so friendly! It was such an awesome shopping experience. I will definitely be back more often on my visits after seeing everything that you offer!

One day I had time to kill and I went in and saw the most beautiful flan ever and then I had to…read moreleave to get my child. So I fantasised about this flan for like over a month. I finally made it back here for brunch but the flan was gone so I had a Benny. The Benny was insane. I brought home some pastries that were also amazing. So yeah. 5 stars easy! This is a clean classy place with stuff so good it would impress people from Chile and Switzerland. Not kidding.

Cute little chocolate shop with breakfast and lunch menu. Lots of seating indoor and outside…read more Cappuccino was good. Breakfast sandwhich was good too.

A nice little grocer worth going out of the way for. They even had slices of king cake (complete…read morewith plastic baby) for Mardi Gras in the bakery section, which makes me so happy as someone who just moved here from the Gulf Coast. The deli and meat counter has a good amount of house-made dishes, from chicken salads to smoked salmon. The really huge, well-curated cheese section is worth it alone. This kind of counter is what I've missed after moving up here! Nice selection of grocery staples with an emphasis on local/regional producers where possible. There's a small but solid selection of natural health/beauty products and gifts, too. "Well-curated" is a running theme, as the beer section stocks a ton of nicer local brews I can't find at the major chains here. The staff is helpful and friendly without being overbearing. It's definitely a worthy detour if you need groceries and are in the area.

Great "fast food". Walk in. Grab a special day pick up a soda and a bag of chips. This is…read moreperfect.