Great honey shop with local products!!its like country style old general store. 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 read more

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John spotted this shop as we were on our way to the hobby shop for him, so this was a pit stop more for 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! read more

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Went here for the first time and I will definitely be back! This adorable store in the heart of Mandarin has everything a cook/spice lover/jam lover would want! I would highly recommend anyone in the area going to take a look! The man who helped us, I assume is the owner and he was quite lovely and answered all of our questions! read more

Hoby's Honey & General Store - Local honey and Mango salsa - Grocery Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Stumbled across this place after breakfast. Looked at the window and really liked what I saw. Spices, teas, sauces. And of course honey. If you have never had tupelo honey, you are missing out on the best honey ever. Rich, wonderful and super tasty. Place is loaded with all types of spices too The guy that runs the place is knowledgeable about all the things he sells. Ended up getting tea for my sister, for candyce. And tupelo honey for me. If over in the area again, definitely will stop in again read more

Hoby's Honey & General Store - The lighted area for a tribute. - Grocery Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I really enjoyed this place, a bomb grocery diggity kinda place. They carry unique stuff you will not find at most grocery stores. From all natural Jams (one of which is labeled "Toe Jam") as well as Amish made Jams. They have Jellies, Pickled Products, assorted Butters, various local Spices, Salad Dressings, jarred veggies & fruits and Salsas, jarred Stuffed Olives ....and on and on and on. Additionally, some products are Vegan, Keto, Paleo friendly; no preservatives. Looking around, my Yelp eyes drew me quickly to the Ketchup section... - Bacon Ketchup (whut whut?) - Ghost Pepper Ketchup (will dare to try one day) - Jalapeno Ketchup (on my next list) I eventually bought the Bacon Ketchup, because my curious palate got the best of me. #LuvLuvLuv And before I end this review, I want to list some fun facts that I was told... 90% of the products they sell here are from FL and GA 50% of what they sell are locally made What is more for me to say? #SupportLocal read more

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Friendly, helpful customer service! Enjoyed the variety of goods offered. They even have soy wax candles made with essential oils, that they made. They all smell amazing & have some really unique scents. Can't wait to go back! read more

Been buying from Hoby's since he started selling his local honey and farm fresh produce from a truck off San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin years ago. Every month I buy the local organic honey here - it's delicious and has greatly helped with my allergies. Hoby's country store also sells local jams, jellies, pickled goods, candies, crafts, candles, decorations, gifts sets, etc. Defiantly worth stopping in and checking out! read more

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My first thought was, "A honey store? How do they stay in business?" It's so much more than just a honey store. Stop by for some yummy pepper jelly, BBQ rubs, and candles--many options provided by local vendors. Friendly hometown atmosphere. Then, head next door for some delicious breakfast! Win win! read more

Loooove this place!! Came here to get look at some things and ended up doing almost all of my Christmas shopping. The prices are amazing for the product you're receiving. There are so many different items but it all is very neat and organized. All items are made locally, good priced, and very unique items. The staff was very helpful and pleasant to speak , I asked him to hide a candle when ringing it up for me because I was with the recipient and he did so amazingly, still showed me all the items he had rang up and made my multiple items easy to carry out. Very pleased with my experience. read more

Fabulous little gourmet store with all the Jellies and seasonings. Kitchen supplies and Candles too. I bought the peach pancake mix to try. I recommend stopping in if your in the area read more

A gem in Mandarin. Local made candles, of which I have Purchased several. The jams and local honey are the best. The homemade soaps are a great gift. Give this store a try. You'll be back again and again. read more

I made my quarterly trip to Hoby's Honey today, and once again came away very happy with my visit. Ryan (the owner) is very knowledgeable , and always takes the time to help find the right product for the customer. This shop is full of wonderful local products and gift ideas. For the honey lover, there are so many kinds of products, from many types of raw honey to honey spreads and honey sticks. There are also a lot syrups, spices, unique local products, and more. If you're looking for a local honey source, this is a great place to visit! read more

Hoby's Honey & General Store - Tupelo Honey, empty squeezer, business card - Grocery Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I don't come here often enough. I have bought all of my spices here. And most are salt free and all are local. The honey is local. The candles are locally made Oh, and the toffee is insanely delicious as well as locally made. I also think I have most of the honeys. Next up is the tea. Everything at Hoby's is so good, and they are always so friendly and helpful read more

Can't believe I just discovered this gem! Looking for local honey, I wandered into a fabulous neighborhood country store with lots more than honey. Fabulous array of spices, pickled veggies and salsas, butters, and lots more. Even gorgeous fresh tomatoes! Friendly knowledgeable owner is the epitome of great customer service. Love this place! read more

I was checking out Instagram when I came across a photo of some gourmet lollipops, particularly the Blueberry and Thyme ones. WUT??? I had to get them. I Googled the address and found out that they weren't that far away from me. So I hopped in my car and went down to San Jose Blvd. The place is at the end of a small shopping strip with a bunch of colorful figurines outside. You can't miss it. And like Shelley said, there's a sign that says Hyppo Popsicles sold here! Good to know. Walking in, I truly felt like I was in an old-timey country store. Tons of different flavors of Honey everywhere and the honey gift baskets were so cute.The guy behind the counter was super, duper nice. I asked him about the lollipops and he pointed me straight to them. He also had mentioned that his favorite one being the Lavender & Honey. I checked out the Hyppo popsicles which are sold individually, flavors such as Strawberry Basil, Strawberry Datil, and Horchata sold from two freezers in the back of the store. None for me this trip. I grabbed a four-pack of the Lavender & Honey, Strawberry & Champagne, and the Blueberry & Thyme lollipops and went to checkout. The guy asked me what was I gonna do with them all and I told him I'm giving them as gifts to which he stated, "You're gonna save some for yourself right?" Hee hee of course! He was so pleasant. I must come back to this store. read more

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I came here to buy a birthday gift for my brother-in-law, and I am so glad I did! When you walk in, you are immediately greeted, and in my case, that was the owner of the store, Ryan. He asked what I was looking for, and I mentioned that I was wanting to buy the BBQ Lovers basket, since he loves to grill. They don't have the baskets put together, but he put together the basket for me based on what was showing online. He made sure to put stuffing in the box for filling and stamped the outside of the box with Hoby's signature stamps. For the price, you receive a lot of products, including 5 oz. Mango Apple Datil Pepper Hot Sauce, Extra Large Maple Bourbon BBQ Rub, 8 oz. Raw Wildflower Honey, 16 oz. Peach Bourbon BBQ Rub, and 12 oz. Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Dressing / Marinade. He said to let him know if my brother-in-law liked it, and after giving the gift, he was indeed excited to try all the products out! He thought it was a wonderful gift, so Ryan, this is my thumbs up approval of the basket. read more

I love this place! I always end up buying more than planned because everything is so delicious. The owner is amazing and knows how to treat customers well so they'll return. Can't recommend Hoby's enough! read more

Driving home with my little boy after a visit to the doctors office, I spotted the sign for Hoby's. It said "Hyppo Popsicles sold here!" I quickly turned the car into the parking lot. My son was happy with his Orange Creamcicle, and I was happy to find this little gem. Fresh produce, local honey, fruit preserves and Bold Bean coffee were among the offerings. All kinds of quirky statues and kitschy decor surrounded us. The owner told us that they are one of the suppliers of honey for Hyppo, which is why he sells the Popsicles here. I'm so happy we saw the sign and decided to investigate. We've already been twice in one week! read more

Hoby's Honey & General Store - We spotted the Hyppo Popsicle sign out front and quickly turned in! - Grocery Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

If you want local honey, this is the place. They have a great selection of honeys, Amish jams and dressings, and unique art, as well as other items. They are going through some issues with a new landlord so be patient and park beside the building. Jacksonville needs more of these types of stores. read more

Hobby's is back open in a new location. Now in a store front in the Tree Steakhouse plaza. Excellent local honey and a good selection of preserves. I bought a jar of the sweet pickled jalapeños and they were tremendous. Support local business and give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent products, an amazing selection of dressings, sauces,jellies,honey and now spice blends. The owner is a true gentleman. I've shopped there often and he is always very helpful. read more

I love love love this place. It's true that adding the local raw honey to your diet helps aleve allergies and I'm so happy to get my honey from Hobys. Also, a wide selection of jams, slaws, salsa, Chow chow and fresh produce. The owner is knowledgeable and friendly, ready to assist with any questions and also offers great recipe ideas. If you haven't been, go asap. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great local store- best honey around. Will definitely be back for more wildflower honey soon!

A great local business, kind owner and appropriate prices. With Honey Bees dying and local business failing, its important to support both. Even if neither of the two reasons were happening, id still go to Hoby's just because of the atmosphere and the ownership. 5/5 read more

This store is one of the best...I normally get the pumpkin butter but I have tried some of the salad dressing and I like the fruity one that are sometimes hard to find. Ryan has them all...I started going just for the honey and got hooked on the pumpkin butter, You would be surprised what you can use it on. plain muffins all the way to baking.....Easter gifts are great here too. I bought on of the little girls on a bench which looks great in my front yard. You will be surprised how many different things are there to enjoy. Please if you get a chance give it a try.I am sure you'll find something you will enjoy!! read more

i learned of this store when they had a vender's booth at hemming park. I was pleased to learn that honey from bees in jacksonville FL can help me with my allergies. I needed honey anyway and I was meeting an old friend and co-worker there after she got off work. I felt that I was treated right. read more