My favorite of the coffee shops on Main Street Hanover…read more Really lovely cafe and was nice to see the bakery / food stations as part of the cafe instead of hidden in the back. We enjoyed our coffee and mocha and hearty breakfast sandwiches before a full day of bread baking class.

We stopped by this bakery because the kids were desperate for a sugar fix. Located smack in the…read morecenter of downtown Hanover, they serve a wide variety of sweet options, including croissants, pastries, cakes, bonbons, tarts, breads, mousses and mochas. We got the kids some sweets and the adults among us grabbed a few sandwiches. The sweets went over swimmingly, but the sandwiches were awful. They were very expensive, not flavorful, and extremely basic (think soggy bread with a lot of hummus but not much else). This place seems to be a great option for birthday cakes and morning pastries, but I would advise getting your sandwiches elsewhere.

Great candy store with lots of serve yourself options. Good variety with lots of chocolate and…read moregummy varieties. Worth the stop if you are in the area.

Sophia's is a fun place for a solo pick-me-up or to bring kids. When I walked in, I first noticed…read morethe fudge and it was delicious. The owner let me know about all of the types of candies available: from the hard candies to the Licorice Lagoon to the massive selection of gummies to the chocolates to the rock candies and to bubble gums to sours to lollipops to international finds (including from Europe, Dubai and Mexico) ... it's a small space but there won't be much that you can't find if you are having a hankering. The freeze-dried candies are delicious: very flavorful. Go to Sophia's Candy Corner on Facebook to see featured candy items and events. She's also big on car events out in the parking lot in front of the shop, in season.

Made reservations for tea online just like another person and arrived to an empty store. Honestly…read morelooks like it's been closed for a while, the inside is somewhat disheveled and messy from what you can see through the windows. If you're looking to come here, don't bother. Very disappointed.

This place looked sad. The jars of candy are almost all just crumbs or rock hard scraps from…read moreapparently the previous busy season? Soda fridge had like 5 drinks total, chocolate section was pretty much nonexistent. Nice employee working but the Woodstock farmers market nearby had better candy and selections.

My car was scratched by an untrimmed overhanging bush alongside the road to parking. I reported…read moreit to the manager and she said she would email me her contact information which she never did. I emailed their landlord, which is the Hanover co-op and reported the issue. They said that it was the farmers market management who was responsible for maintaining the landscaping. The Norwich Farmers did not reimburse me or even respond to my emails with their insurance information. I was going to take them to court, but that would involve my insurance and I don't want my rates to go up. I used to be a customer for years as I live locally but due to their complete disregard for their customers, and horrible management I will never return. I can get what I need from the farms I buy from directly. If you value your car or drive an expensive car be aware.

Come with patience as parking is free but a little like a shuffle. Even better, carpool with a…read morefriend.

Yummy prepared food! Very kind staff!…read moreUnique gift items! Wonderful selection of wellness products.

I loved this place and wish we had something back home like this. They had a huge natural…read moresupplement section. The prices were less than back home but I didn't have room in my suitcase.

Perhaps the sweetest part of this visit was the patience and kind service given by the young woman…read morebehind the counter as we took our time choosing from Something Sweet's many choices. Over the years, I've stopped in from time to time, and always leave with something easy to enjoy. Today, that included a small turtle (dark chocolate with caramel and pecans) for my mom; and for me a thin mint, a maple cream, and the substantial tiramisu truffle. It's good to be an adult in this store, now that I can have whatever I want. All of these treats were less than $6 total, so the prices beat the competition of other designer confectionaries in the area. How were they? The mint was minty without tasting like toothpaste or York peppermint, always my litmus test for a quality mint confection. The maple was mapley, set in such a way so as not to ooze all over when you bite only half instead of cramming the whole thing down your gully. The turtle was generous in its pecan offering, with a sufficient amount of caramel, but perhaps containing too little dark chocolate, leaving this turtle just off balance, though still enjoyable with a fine finish. And the impressive tiramisu truffle that I'm pairing at this very moment with a fine wine? Mmm...tasty, but where is that undeniable and irresistible tiramisu flavor? My tastebuds cannot find. So, a slight disappoint, but nothing to cry over. Today's selections do leave me wondering whether Sweet's confections are handmade or done by machine. If I were a betting man, I would say by machine. The tastes were just a tad too uniform, and I was looking for those subtle variations and imperfections that suggest hand crafting, but did not find. Nonetheless, not a bit was wasted, every bit was appreciated. Something Sweet has been around for quite some time, so I am both shocked and pleased to do their first review. Not many shops in the Powerhouse stand the test of time, but this one has, and that fact should be testament enough to their quality to dollar. They are staged right at the front entrance, so grab a treat to energize your walk around this lovely mall.

Stopped in for spices, and was amazed by the overall selection of everything! The hand painted…read moredishes are all unique and gorgeous- and priced reasonably.

Cute store with authentic Turkish goods. If you want some home decor (rugs, table runners, bowls,…read moreceramic ware, etc) this is a good place. I think a lot of the stuff here would make fabulous gifts! Also, my Turkish husband appreciated that they had lots of Turkish treats and drinks, not to mention the spice bazaar where you can get authentic Turkish spices. The staff working was friendly and helpful and the store just has a relaxing and friendly vibe.

Local fresh produce close to my home in Wilder! I am in heaven…read more First time I went to Stern's,I found the store very clean. The assortment is way more than I expected. Lots of refrigerated stuff like cream from local dairies. Butter,eggs,cheese, tofu. Chili peppers & load of home made noodles. Great prices. Very convenient, good pricing & I will go back again!

Day before Easter at 5:35 in the afternoon during a pandemic I arrive to find the Saturday hours…read moreposted on the door: Open till 5:00. This was only my second outing that week and my last chance for greens before Easter. Before disappointment could set in the door swings open and Jill, the owner is standing there with a big grin saying : "You need to shop?". Everything was neatly put away which she opened right back up again- reassuring me to take my time. I wasn't the last late shopper that she allowed in but I'll bet I was the most grateful. I just want to say thank you for that act of kindness it went a long way in making our very unusual Easter a little greener.

Garden of Eden really came through for me at the last minute, and I'm so thankful…read more I was in charge of the flowers for my mom's urn for her internment, and there had been a miscommunication with another store that couldn't be fixed in time. I called Garden of Eden the afternoon before the internment, sent them a picture of what I had, and asked if there was any chance they could help by the next morning. They went above and beyond. Even though it was a busy time, they were kind, responsive, and somehow made it happen on an extremely tight timeline. The flowers were beautiful, and it meant so much to have that piece taken care of during an emotional and stressful moment. I'm really grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend them.

Beautiful arrangements, friendly, and efficient. Used them before, will use them againread more

Went back here having not been in for years. Saw a woman/employee coughing when we went in. This is…read morenear the produce. Went shopping. Got near the frozen food aisle and here comes unmasked coughing employee moving around the back of store. Then she's back to stocking shelves. How is she at work? Has anyone heard of COVID that works here? Needless to say, my hubby wanted to get the hell out of there quickly and now doesn't ever want to go back. It isn't the same store as it was many years ago. They need to look at how great coop stores are in Vt. and copy them. Oh and tell your employees to stay home when sick!

The Co-Op has wonderful flowers that are beautiful and high quality…read more The prices are high but that is what you get...great stuff. However, the staff are not helpful, not pleasant and are quite rude. If it were not for the flowers themselves I would go elsewhere like Vermont Cut Flowers. They have wonderful flowers with a great staff but I didn't have time to go over there. After having lived in the Upper Valley for about 20 years the attitude sadly reinforces Hanover's reputation. I have enjoyed their annual Dairy Day where they promote products to encourage you to shop at their store but again the overall attitude continues to discourage me from shopping there. The flowers themselves 5 stars. The service probably 1.5.