I'm surprised that this place received such low ratings in the past. I had a completely different experience. Perhaps things have changed since these reviews.
My friend and I took a stroll along Queen Street while we were in Port Perry. We decided to check out Luke's Country Store. I'm so glad that we did.
The store has quite the selection of decor items for your home, such as wall clocks and year-round wreaths. I enjoyed seeing snacks for purchase. One of the first things that I spotted was Poppy gourmet popcorn. It's made in Asheville, NC, which is where a friend of mine lives. I'm so envious of him, but I'm glad that I can get this popcorn without boarding a plane! You can also get Squish gummies, which include vegan options.
What shocked me was going way into the back of this store and finding out that there's an entire Hallmark store. It felt like Luke swallowed Hallmark and it's now a card store within a larger store. I told my friend that we could be here for hours. I love picking out cards and looking at Christmas ornaments. She nodded, as she has been the recipient of the former and knows just how much I like choosing that perfect card for someone.
Although I don't need wooden pears on a platter at home or gnome plushies on my mantle, this store is whimsical and cool. I had a great time looking around and making notes of gifts to get down the road. There were so many gift-giving ideas that you are likely to find a decent gift for someone who claims to have everything.
I did grab a bag of Poppy dark chocolate pretzel popcorn. I have a weakness for popcorn, especially when it's fancy and looks yummy. I lined up at the checkout as my friend continued to browse. I got an older woman who helped me cash out. She was friendly and nice. I paid using my debit card. She put my popcorn in a paper bag, which was a nice gesture on a rainy day. I thanked her and we eventually left the store. It was tough!
The popcorn was delicious. I was sad that I ate the whole bag in one sitting. I may need to return sooner than expected and try the other four flavours soon.
I had a great experience here. Staff were friendly and I like the products that this store offers.
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