My wife and I have been living in the mountains while this pandemic rolls on, and I don't think we…read moreeven realized how much we missed civilization. Namely, restaurants, bars, and adorable shops like this, which is how we spent a lot of our leisure time back in the before times. Light House had hand sanitizer by the door and masks on all the employees, but other than those much appreciated concessions to COVID, it felt like a wonderfully normal shopping experience. This place is stocked with all kinds of high-quality home goods. They've got pottery, candles, appliances, textiles, wrapping paper, adorable baby clothes, toys, stuffed animals, cards, cookware, and a million other items my wife wants to buy (even though we probably only need a dozen of them). Her favorite things they have? Hand soap, laundry detergent, and dish soap in giant jugs so you can bring your own refillable containers and purchase by the ounce without destroying our environment. (We both hug trees on a regular basis.) My favorite things they have? A really interesting selection of books, and a comfortable couch I can sit and read on as my wife looks at everything else. This is a great little shop. Check it out.

Light House is a really nice store. I've been going here since they were located down the street;…read morethis used to be the liquor store (which also moved), and they done a good job making use of the space. There's a hodgepodge of home goods in here. Think kitchen items (food and food oriented, like recipe books), children's clothing/toys, bathrooms items (soap and shit) and other household odds and ends. Fellas: it smells really good and your wife/girlfriend will like it. My only gripe is that it can be irrationally expensive. I bought a kids stuffed animal for my son awhile ago which was around $40. It was hand sewn, however even so that's a bit steep. Think this as a place where you'll pay a bit more for quality goods and this won't bother you as much.

High-end kitchen tools, equipment, seasonings. Many of them would make excellent housewarming…read moregifts. Most are pricey, but you get what you pay for, these are items you won't see in everyone else's kitchen. See the photos.

Selection of stuff is fantastic and they even have some cookie doughs you can buy to make at home…read more The girl at the register was a huge help too with questions I had

Good quality baking and cook ware, and kitchen utensils. Very friendly and helpful staff. A…read morepleasant bright store. As usual in a good cookware store, I found items to purchase I did not before know that I needed. Left happy.

So, The Hubs and I stumbled upon Great Barrington on our way to somewhere else. Man, what luck for…read moreus. We parked the car and started walking around and then we found this little piece of heaven called The Chefs Shop. When you walk in it's like being in a cooks store but the real surprise is in the back of the store. There is a lady who is selling these mini cupcakes that are to die for. They are called Barrington Bites and it is a must have when you go to Great Barrington.

Amazing!!!! Best stocked kitchen goodies shop in the Capital District!!!…read more We have seen the "kitchenware" sign on the Rt 9 side of the building for a couple of years but had never been in. Well, we went in last weekend and were soooo super impressed! We plan to remodel our home and build a new and much larger kitchen in the near future and I saw at least a half dozen items that we will NEED!!

Spoon and Whisk is an independent store with quality high end kitchen supplies. I came today…read morebecause they offer a Knife Sharpening Service. I have three knives that need sharpening. I have been satisfied with the results in the past. I also checked out the sourdough baking supplies. I purchased a beeswax bag made in Vermont to store a loaf of bread. It keeps it fresh. I am amazed at the large amount of stock in this store ranging from lots of metal cookie cutters to Lodge pans to a large assortment of timers to a variety of baking pans to kitchen utensils. The owner or staff person was very helpful. He was available if needed. You can browse if you like.

I spent over $1,000.00 on pots and pans in the past couple of years to build a collection (that is…read morenot completed). This soup pot cost $250.00. The rim was defective so I brought it back to the store. The owner, an older Indian man told me they no longer carry that line because there was a total recall for that product so he had to send it all back. He also advised me that I should not use my pots and pans because of the recall. So I asked him where does that leave me. He told me that there was nothing he could do for me and I was out of luck. I asked him if he can resend all of my pots and pans back that I purchased from him and maybe he could get my money back too. He told me no. He then became Extremely dismissive towards me and would not continue to speak with with me to try and resolve my issue of being out over $1000. The older Indian man (the owner) walked away from me and dismissed me. I then asked to speak to the manager, and the manager, gave me back to the owner. It wasn't until I became loud and demanded a contact person for the company of my pots and pans. (Swiss Diamond Cookware). The owner gave me an old brochure with the number on it. I contacted customer service told them my problem and they did not hesitate to send me a new pot. Swiss diamond cookware customer service also told me that they have sales going on the year round as well as coupon year round and I could buy directly from their company with free shipment. Customer service also told me that there is not a recall on their products that cooks nook just does not carry their products any longer. I can guarantee you the way I was treated and misled. I will never give that company. Cooks nook another penny of my money.

Wow. This place has everything for cooking and it is orderly and brightly lit. I've been to a lot…read moreof cooking/kitchen supply places and often they are an adventure to navigate to find what you need. Also, some are more commercial kitchen or restaurant supply-oriented. Cook's Nook is clean, well-lit, and well-organized, and it has a broad selection of quality cooking tools scaled for HOME COOKING and even the odd specialty implements you would never find at a big box retailer. I don't know if they are locally owned, but the staff was helpful and friendly. If you love to cook, this place is Mecca.

This absolutely beautiful store is full of gorgeous kitchen essentials and gifts. I wanted to buy…read moreeverything. Such a well-curated and enormous inventory. No shortage of temptations here. And they offer cooking classes too! Must stop in. Don't miss it!

I never complain or yelp negatively, but my experience in this store made my blood boil. When I…read morewalked in the first time, I noticed there was something a bit off about the man at the register who I believe to be the owner. Not very friendly or approachable, but I saw some cute cocktail glassware and decided to make a purchase. Sadly, that evening, the paper bag with the glasses wrapped in tissue paper, lightly tipped over on the dinner table and one of the glasses shattered. I thought it would be worth a try to go back and see if they could accommodate with a solution as the glasses had not even been unwrapped yet. I went back, and the same man was there. He was extremely hostile when I asked if he could help me out in any way. When I mentioned that the glasses were only wrapped in tissue paper, he became very defensive and suggested that I was blaming him for the accident. "It's my fault," he yelled. He very childishly huffed and puffed through the store as he grabbed me a new glass and some bubble wrap. As he handed back the bag, he very rudely said, "don't blame me if you're not careful and it breaks again." Although I don't think it was his fault, I don't imagine the glass would have broken if it had been well wrapped the first time around. To have a grown man yell at me, a young women in my 20s, felt extremely scary, disrespectful, and and sad that this is a world where men think they can speak to women so harshly. Don't recommend visiting if you are looking for a pleasant customer experience.

Well appointed and stocked, this local store provides an incredible selection of both gourmet and…read morelocal foods. They always have a great selection of vibrant fresh produce from local farms, along with local meats, drinks and cheeses. Convenient hours, seven days per week. they often host pop-ups with other local vendors. The prices are competitive. The staff is always warm and welcoming, and willing to help.

A gem of a store. Lots of local in season fruits, veggies, cheeses, and meats. The prices are…read morereasonable and the staff is well informed and friendly. The store also carries a number of international condiments, sauces, and candies as well as cookbooks, tablecloths, napkins, dishes, bakeware, and kitchen gadgets.

This is the place, upstate, to find home and professional cooking tools, cutlery, cookware, and…read morethings you didn't know were on the market. The knife Dept. is very extensive with price points for every budget. The staff, I've met, are helpful and knowledgeable. They have a knife sharpening on site. There are some coffees, teas, and other items, but this is not a grocery store. Years ago there were restaurant supply stores on Bowery St. in Manhattan. They're all but gone now; displaced by high end stores and condos.

I have been a customer of Jim's for 20 years. He has never failed to deliver the absolute best…read morecustomer service. I would highly recommend Warren for your Festool purchases and supplies. He just bailed me out on a repair the Festool themselves failed to deal with.