The herbal shops category can be really wide-ranging. It can refer to many things. But when I think…read moreof my dream herbal shop, I'm pretty sure its Artemisia Botanicals. It's no coincidence that Artemisia Botanicals was named to a recent Yelp blog of the top 25 herbal shops in the USA! I was immediately captivated by the walls and walls of teas, oils, essences, candles, herbs, spices, incense, tinctures, salves, soaps and more. Whatever you need to enhance your spiritual practice, they carry here. One of the things that surprised me was how deep commercialization of witchcraft had hit Salem. However, Artemisia is the real deal and fully unaffected by the deep capitalism otherwise running rampant through the city. They in no way are sacrificing their authenticity, quality or commitment to the community. One of my main goals while visiting Salem was to have a tea leaf reading...and I was absolutely blown away by the tea leaf reading I received here! It really empowered my desire to want to learn more about it. Tea leaf readings seem to have reduced in commonality in the young witch community, but they had a fantastic young guy here who was trained by elders. You have to stop here and check this store out. It's Salem and its finest.

I am in herb heaven!…read more Though there are many herbal shops in Salem, this one stand apart because: Friendliness Professionalism Profound collection of herbs Prices Attentiveness Having been to herbal shops all over the country and looking for a specific hard to find herb, I give kudos to AJ, the manager there for not dismissing me on my pursuit of this herbs. He gets extra bonus points for taking my name and information when the store may carry this herb. When I sulked at some prices, AJ kindly elaborated on the reasons behind the prices. Someone else mentioned how this store has a strong rating and I AGREE!

I don't know for certain, but I'm fairly sure the kitchen staff walked into the back, down the…read morepier, and hand gathered the seafood they served right before plating it in front of me ten minutes later. Absolutely delicious food, incredibly fresh, and just a great experience overall.

Food: 4/5 - NE Haddock Dinner (baked): Moist and delicious!…read more- Fried clams appetizer: Tasty and tender - Fried clam dinner: Sadly overdone. Ambiance: 5/5 Cozy space with warm lighting. Recommended for a date night. Service: 4/5 Server forgot a couple requests, even after reminders, such as beverage refills and menus Location: 5/5 Close to all the things in downtown Salem

Kakawa was a fun stop! Pricey, but that was to be expected. $30 for two 3oz drinking chocolates and…read more4 truffles. The sipping chocolate was very fun and I liked that it was all almond milk based. They had many different flavors but we ended up with one classic with whipped cream and one Marie Antoinette which was very floral and yummy! You could sample any before you commit which I really appreciated. We got 3oz cups which definitely felt like enough because the drinking chocolate is so rich. We also got a small box of chocolate which fit 4 truffles. We got a goat cheese, top hat, horchata, and Earl Grey. All good & clearly high quality. The two young ladies working were very friendly and helpful. The decor was cute and there was seating available inside, but Essex Street is very interesting so we opted to take our drinks to go and walk outside. I would love to come back when it's warmer and try the brownie sundae!

This was actually my favorite stop on Essex street, and completely unexpected. My kids saw the…read morename chocolate house so of course we had to stop in. We ordered delicious hot chocolate that tasted like a candy bar made into a drink. I tried the Mexican hot chocolate and it had hints of spice. What goes great with hot chocolate? More chocolate. Tried an array of truffles and all were hand crafted creative concoctions. The space is pretty tight, but they worked to get people through the line quickly. I was reading about the store and they actually started in New Mexico. If on Essex street this is a great stop for a break from the commotion.

Super cute liquor store, my friends and I stumbled upon it despite it not being in our itinerary…read moreand it was a pleasant surprise! The workers were incredibly kind and they had a vast selection of stuff. We ended up buying some mead and wines for our game night! Would love to return when I visit again (possibly in busy October this time instead of calm April)!

So many unique kitchen items. If only I had enough space in my bags I would have taken so much…read morehome. The staff was friendly. They have a cute miniature tarot quarter machine at the front. That is the only thing I was able to take home with me, but I would definitely recommend to any cooks in your life, or just to grab those tiny tarot cards.

The Salem Flea is one of the best parts of the summer in Salem. Great vendors and a great…read moreatmosphere!

No place better for the work of Art. They do on their candy. They should be commended. The people…read moreare very friendly there they variety candy is insane. They have all kinds of boxes and packages to pack it in. They'll also ship anywhere. Give it a try you'll like it.

Went to the location in Boston and omgg the moat delish candy EVER!! Employees were so kind tooread more

Tucked away at 48 Broadway lies Patriot Seafoods--a temple to the briny treasures of New England's…read morewaters that has utterly captured my heart. The lobster? *Transcendent.* Pulled from icy New England depths and transformed into their legendary lobster casserole--a cascading symphony of succulent, sweet meat bathed in golden lemon butter and crowned with their famous house-made "Scrumbs" (those impossibly perfect seasoned crumbs that haunt your dreams). The woman working the counter, Maria I believe, was as sweet as the lobster.

I was looking for a specialty item and Patriot Seafoods came through! Fresh seafood, great prices,…read moreand amazing customer service!

Lovely candy shop! Sure to spark some nostalgia of your childhood. They had every type of candy!!…read more Great selection! Fun decor. Very friendly!!

It was a cute set up for ambiance of the store and friendly employees. The candy was colorful, but…read moreseemed a bit overpriced. I had bought one candy bar for $7 and a bag of 5 lollipops for $9.

Found this at the Salem food shops during the October craziness. And OMG I wanted to buy…read moreEVERYTHING!! Staff was absolutely incredible. They were sooo busy and made sure to make a great impression with each customer! I was so impressed. The names are so cool the design is amazing. And THE CHOCOLATES ARE TO DIE FOR!!! Like they had me with the spell book chocolate box, but for it to actually be good on top of everything I just was so so so amazed!

I happened to come across this shop in a food market hall in Salem,Mass.The woman who helped me def…read morewas a good salesperson. I didn't realize the truffles she was selling were 4 for $25. That's kind of steep for chocolate but it was gourmet truffles. I really loved them! They tasted fresh & light. They were perfect not too sweet just right.The inside was fluffy & moist. I picked the love spell,protection charm,fireball, & levitation ones. The love spell was rich vanilla bean in a white chocolate ganache w/ a white chocolate shell. The protection charm was pumpkin spice latte infused w/ white chocolate ganache,dollop of whipped topping, & a thin dark coffee ganache in a dark chocolate shell. The fireball was cinnamon cheesecake in a milk chocolate shell. And finally the levitation was caramel ganache on top of a bed white chocolate rice crespearls (think Rice Krispies cereal) in a milk chocolate shell. Just describing the truffles is fancy,lol. The box it was put in was fancy & cute! Def was worth the money. It melted in my mouth & all the flavors bursted when I took a bite. Yummy! She had chocolate lollipops for sale as well. I was good w/ the truffles.

Love, love, live this place! The cinnamon vanilla infused maple syrup is to die for!! Get some!!read more

Excellent product, fantastic customer service! Their vinegars are staples in my kitchen and I use…read morethem for everything from salads, to meats and vegetables. There is a big difference between their products and those you would get from the supermarket, and without a doubt, the Branch is far superior. My go-to is the 18 year aged balsamic vinegar, amazing!