Unexpected and pleasant find in Yelm! I had no idea Yelm had a food Co-Op and thought that it was…read moretoo small of a town to support one but apparently not! This Co-Op is actually quite lovely and also larger than we anticipated with the plant nursery in the back which had an excellent variety by the way. Lots of great organic food brands that Steve and I have grown to love throughout the years. There is also a very fine gift, home decor section like soaps and lawn ornaments which makes this business all the more quaint. Would definitely return whenever in Yelm and maybe do an actual grocery trip here as long as we aren't out all day like on the occasion on this first visit.

I don't understand how this place is considered a co-op, or health food store. Very limited…read moreselection.

We met Mr. Gile himself, nice guy. He gave us buckets and told us where to pick the ripe…read moreblueberries; the last 15 rows to his right and that is where we started! Gile's price per pound ($2.00) was perfect, compared to Safeway's 18oz for $10.99, totally insane! I didn't realize I picked so much until I gave away two containers filled with rinsed blueberries to two of my neighbors. Make sure you wear closed toes shoes! Have fun picking!

I have been going here a number of years along with a lot of other regulars. This blueberry Farm,…read moreis a real gem.... The fruit is always excellent until is the service ! Wonderful farm and we always have a good time.

The Grist Urban Stone Mill is a very cool spot, right in the heart of downtown Centralia. Walking…read morearound Tower Ave. the other day, I decided to stop in after seeing it several times. I'm really glad that I did! They specialize in unique and/or hard to find types of flour and baking materials. While I am not a baker much at all, I do know and appreciate the difference in types of flour - where and how it's ground - and how it tastes compared to what you would usually find at the grocery store. In addition to the flours that are for sale (either packaged or in bulk), they also have spices, starters, and beans/lentils. There even is a shelf of Chehalis grown wheat flour! So nice to have a locally owned shop selling locally grown products. The owner has his own grinding equipment behind the counter (that is easy to see when he's at it) and was very friendly and eager to answer any questions that I had. I will definitely spread the word about the Grist Urban Stone Mill to all of my baking friends!

Centralia is a lovely place for a walkabout and while exploring the area on foot my friend and I…read morecame upon this great place, Grist Urban Stone Mill, very casual where the owner was fun and helpful, with so many options for bakers! Exploring all the different wheat options I spotted the rye/pumpernickel; something I've been craving since taking up bread making again this year. Of course I bought a bag and baked a loaf. Looking forward to another trip and picking up more local flours.

I always buy 3 jars when I'm in Olympia. They last me a solid year. I live in the desert southwest…read moreand have yet to find kraut as amazing as these.

Absolutely love the Sauerkraut. It has delicious and robust flavors. It is so delicious I have…read morefound myself eating it straight out of the jar. The overall price for a jar is reasonable and affordable. Smoke & Kale and The Eastern European Sauerkraut are hands down my favorite. Don't let that fool you though, I haven't tried one flavor of the sauerkraut that I didn't enjoy! After trying Olykraut Sauerkraut, I am not sure I'll be able to go back to store bought sauerkraut!

Decent sized grocery store in a prime busy street close to downtown. Honestly, stopped here just to…read moreuse the restroom, which was a little small and definitely unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. But, took a look around for some snacks on the go and they had pretty much everything you could need. Very clean with a nice open layout. Friendly customer service and fast check out!

This cake did not disappoint. The baker worked her magic and came out better than I expected. And…read morenot to mention how moist and delicious the cake was

Stopped by visiting Tenino for the first time. Kate is so wonderful. She mentioned to my family and…read moreme that she just made sourdough. We bought some and a lot of chocolate. She's so sweet. We talked for a bit. Made us feel so welcomed. We got in the car and drove home. We started munching on the bread and chocolates. Omg the sourdough is DELICIOUS!!!! It was so good. We almost ate the whole bread. We got almost one of every chocolate. Everything was delicious. My favorite is Milk Chocolate Toffee. Definitely will be coming back. Definitely add this to your next stop You won't be disappointed. Again, thank you Kate for everything you're so sweet. My 1-year-old daughter was getting a little fussy and she gave her a chocolate. It was so sweet.

If you love boutique style chocolates and great customer service, Aunt Kate's is the place for you!…read more I stopped by today in hopes of buying a couple of cupcakes and had a wonderful conversation with Kate and learned how hard our economy has been on many of the Tenino-based businesses we've come to value and love like Aunt Kate's! As someone who loves small town businesses, I've promised to stop by more often and especially as I truly enjoy her scrumptious offerings!

Ok, Let me Start by saying I would have never gone here by myself. The girls decided that this is…read morewhere my buddy and I would be having lunch and that, as they say, was that. When you walk in you may be shocked at the lack of organization. There Is usually just one old hippie, (The owner) working, and he like's to chat! That said, It does take a bit to get a group thru the line. No matter tho, the line is where the fun is. Because of how the menu is setup I'll have to break it down into categories It start's with your "fruitbowl" behind the subway like counter they have a variety of fruits: pineapple, Cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon oranges, grapefruit, blackberries, strawberries, kiwi's, cherries, mangoes, green/red grapes, carrots, celery. You pick what YOU want, CUSTOM STYLE! I should state, This is the juiciest, freshest, most Delicious, fruit i have ever had, Anywhere. I have literally picked a fresh melon and it wasn't as good. I don't know what It is,but leave it to a old hippie to have amazing fruit! I highly recommend the oranges, I usually get those with grapefruit strawberries and cantaloupe. maybe a Kiwi or if they have a special fruit that day. He throws in some Cheese/meat/ crackers free! The Side Depending on which meal you get, or if you want to add a little sumthin sumthin", sides are the way to go for fat kids like me! you can pick from things like: fruit pie (made every morning) trail mix (he again custom makes it with what YOU want) chocolate bananas, frozen fruit/juice cups, and fresh made mango/ strawberry lemonade, and the best Scones you will ever put in your mouth!(covered in strawberries OR pineapple upon request!) The Freebies As if all that wasn't enough, you can have some cottage cheese, yogurt, or a banana FREE! CRAZY Right?!?!?! The four of us have turned this into a Sunday ritual and possibly,for me, 2 or 3 other times this week :-) Need one last reason to go? bring your own container, you get like a doller off! I'm telling you try it once, If nothing else then to keep this healthy alternative around!

Great place to stop when the weather is nice. The smoothies are just fruit and some yogurt (no…read morejuice added) The selection of fruit is like no other! I love being able to make my own fruit platter for BBQ;s too. Seems like there is always the same boring fruit trays. The other day I had one made with Blackberries, Blueberries, Kiwi, Strawberries, Apricots, Mangoes & Pineapple. It was a huge hit!

Have very much loved Bob's 100% local raw honey & products for years…read more We've used raw honey my whole long life, & bee products. Nothing else in existence can do for health & nutrition, what real raw local honey & bee products can! Don't make the costly mistake I did: I got rooked by a honey store in Rochester, bot 6 gal. of 2 Other labels, on sale, to get bulk containers, due to circumstances. I wish I'd gotten Bob's!! Won't make this mistake again! Those Other brands were labeled raw honey. Looked legit on outside. But a few years later on opening, both of those were utterly faked! Labels & contents, faked! Those contained a thin syrup-consistency, but no granulation, & slightly un-honey aroma & flavor. Lesson: Even if getting more smaller sized jars, & know it's the real deal, get the good stuff local to you! Avoid suckering for faked! If opaque containers, make store open them to check honey consistency, aroma & taste. If container transparent, roll jar to check if properly thick/slow-moving, & if granulation has started, to help avoid paying dearly, even at sale prices, for fake honey. In the Olympia area, get Bob's raw honey!

The best honey you can buy in WA. Much better than the watered down honey in the grocery stores…read more Makes wonderful Xmas gifts for your grown kids.