Stopped in to Old Town Spice Shop in Fort Collins for the first time last week. The staff was…read morewelcoming and made great suggestions when we had questions. We snagged some dip mixes and a parmesan everything bagel seasoning that I wanted for a breakfast recipe I'd seen. Tried it out and it's delicious! Looking forward to mixing up the dip seasoning mixes soon. A staff member recommended mixing the Queso & Fiesta dip mixes as one option, so I'm looking forward to trying out that combo! This little shop had loads of spices, seasonings and unique toppings (like their line for adding to popcorn). Go by next time you're in Fort Collins. I'm sure you'll find something you'd like to try!

The spices are so flavorful and they ship them right to your door so you never run out. I compared…read morea Garam Masala spice to the store bought version and the flavor and scent was absolutely incredible! It made my dish flavor packed and was with the investment.

A great small business at a convenient location. I really appreciate the employee (owner maybe?)…read morewas helpful but not pushy or overbearing while I was browsing - big plus for me!

And the coveted Five Stars from Barry G. goes to…read more..... The Bottled Olive in Windsor! Here we go. This unassuming storefront appeared about 18 months ago in the strip of shops that are just across the parking lot and west of King Soopers. If I average 10 visits to King Soopers per month, that means I've driven by this place nearly 200 times while staring at the sign, wondering how a shop that sells bottled olives could survive, and just being too rushed to make time to stop in and check it out. There's also a dentist office over in that strip of shops - and I maintain a strict 100-foot rule when it comes to those places (except Dr. Owens....see my Yelp on Owen's Dentistry for more details). ANYWAY... So, why the big delay in visiting The Bottled Olive? Well, I guess, I expected olives. In bottles. I've got nothing against bottled olives. In fact, that's usually when olives look their most spiffy. But I drove close enough to the front a few days ago and saw that they offer infused olive oils and vinegars. Hmmmm...mental note, I thought.... So, today, we made a point of checking-off one of my many mental notes and stopped in to check it out. Two things became immediately clear. First, I'd made a giant mistake by not visiting this place way earlier. Second, this wasn't going to be a quick stop. Samples of dips, jams, mustards, spreads and even Bloody Mary mixes lined the walls before we even got to the showcase line-up of 30+ oils and vinegars at the rear of the store. Oil flavors included things like Blood Orange, Peppered Bacon, Avocado, Wild Rosemary, and Sweet Cream Butter. Next to the oils were a wide variety of vinegars such as Cucumber, Toasted Coconut, Mango, Summer Peach, and Spicy Sriracha - along with some more traditional balsamic options. It was nearly too much to process - so we jumped right into sampling! The flavors were incredible, and the staff offered great use suggestions. They also had printed materials with great ways to include their "O&V"s in healthy meals. The store offers all kinds of popcorn flavorings, lots of unique pastas (imported from Italy, no less), various coffees and teas, and some very cool gift ideas. If I wasn't already feeling terrible about assuming "bottled olives" (seriously?), owner Michelle showed us their kitchen and told us all about their cooking classes and their themed evenings where they prepare 5-course meals for attendees while providing insights on how to incorporate their products into a healthy and tasty lifestyle. We checked out their website and cooking schedule when we got home, and we've already booked the "Backyard Daddy's Grub" cooking event with our new friends at The Bottled Olive at the end of this month! A convenient location, reasonable prices, incredible flavors, friendly staff.... wait for it..... OLIVE this place!

FIVE HUNDRED STARS for Simply Bulk! I love this place. Instead of buying 5lb bags of flour when I…read morego through 1lb a year, I fill a mason jar, label it with Sharpie and put it in my redneck country chic pantry with all the other mason jars of sugar, brown sugar, quinoa, gluten free organic oats, MECO cheese crackers, chocolate covered balls, coffee beans, organic olive oil, tamari sauce, and alllllll the spices I get from Simply Bulk. Local eggs, bread, soaps and value add products are always available at the register along with a fun selection of Longmont stickers. You can get almost everything here. I haven't loved the laundry soda (it doesn't work nearly as well as Charlie's) but they have tons of options of cleaning products and body care as well as the food selection. You can replace almost everything you buy at the grocery store with something Simply Bulk sells in bulk. You can also pick up free used buckets and 30-55 gallon drums for home and yard use - think of the rain barrels! Employees have always been super helpful and friendly and the staff has been consistent over time. Bring in empty salsa, condiment, pasta sauce jars (with their lids) to donate here for others to use who may have forgotten or don't have something the right size for what they're buying.

Love, love, love this place. Most of the trash in landfills is from packaging so buying from here…read moremakes me feel a little better. They have a huge variety from bulk items to Colorado honey. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Great little shop tucked away it's almost easy to miss. Owner is friendly and the shop is quaint…read moreand easy to navigate. I was full of questions my first time in and the owner was more than accommodating. I was surprised to find that the items inside are mostly hand made/blended locally and are extremely affordable. I am in awe of the honey crystals which I enjoy using more so than liquid honey. The Full Moon tea, I was told would help with muscle and joint pain as well as help with sleep. I'll admit I was skeptical but I have fallen asleep much faster and my fiancé said, after a week, his muscle pain has been reduced enough that it's noticeable. Check out this hidden gem.

This was such a fun nugget to find in old town Greeley. I…read morefound some beautiful paper to use as background in my flea market booth. The owner is so nice to talk with. I live in Westminster, but I try to visit Free Leaf when I go to Greeley to visit my family.

Luxury olive oil, seasoning, flavored coffee, and kitchen stuff store. Dark chocolate…read moreraspberrycoffee and blueberry cream coffee is very great!

I started shooing here a while ago and my cooking has completely changed. From the best oils and…read morespices to pastas and sauces. The staff is more like family sharing home style recipes and advice! Olive and Herb changed the way I cook and the way I look! I smile more lol!!!!!

Incredible and cute tea shop! Come here for some great quality and real tea…read more I was exploring the shops around Downtown Estes on this windy, winter Monday when I came upon this tea shop. I had to check it out and I'm thankful I did! They have quite a variety of teas, yet not an overwhelming amount. I decided to go with their number 1 option, the Rocky Mountain High tea. A sweet, fruity blend of ingredients. She brewed it right then and there. The owner is very knowledgeable of her products, real friendly and welcoming just like this whole town. Most of the top teas add a hint of Rocky Mountain flare to then; they include some ingredients that are associated with these mountains. Prices are great, the service was top notch, and this has to be the best tea shop in town. You are able to purchase tea by the bag as gifts. Next time I'm in Estes Park, I'll be coming back here.

This place is my favorite tea spot and I will never buy tea from anywhere else! The Tea taste…read moreamazing and to know it's local make it so much better! The service was amazing and very knowledgeable and helped me pick the exact tea I was craving! Such a cute shop and feels very homie and vibrant!

I've been a huge fan of this is store for years. Needless to say this review is long overdue…read more The staff are friendly and knowledgeable (in particular Avery & Taylor). The offerings are fresh and often local as well (honey, hot sauces, and crackers to name a few). They have nice rewards (in particular the birthday month reward), as well as offer discounts to folks that work in downtown Boulder. Some of my fave products purchased at this location are Brooklyn Everything Bagel Blend, their Seed Ranch Umami Reserve hot sauce, and Old Mill Pizza Sprinkle. Getting there is quite easy as well as they are just a couple blocks from the bus station and located directly next to a parking garage (free parking Sat & Sun). If visiting isn't on your agenda no worries, you can order your faves directly on their website. It's a great idea to drop in anytime you are downtown. You never know what they'll be demoing or when they will offer their next in person cooking class. Definitely check them out!

Loyalty program guarantees customers a $10 reward after every $100 spendt in products. Denver…read morestores and online orders honor this but only the Boulder store mandates a $20 spend to receive this reward. Store manager is rude and agressive. An alternative is website-Spiceology.com. This spice outlet has great customer service without the attitude.