Golden Fig Fine Foods

It's fun to look around in this shop. I appreciate the seasonal local produce selections and hoppy beverages. Not a huge variety, but good stuff in a convenient spot if you're just out for a stroll on Grand Ave. or in need of something fresh and healthy to bring home for dinner and avoid the hassles of mega marts. It's like another world.

What a cool store! I won't lie, I only came here to use the UPS access point initially, needing to ship back a phone for trade in and seeking a safe place to do so. But my goodness... I couldn't help but wander in amazement after our initial transaction was completed. The products lining the walls of this store are so unique, charming, and eclectic! They have an entire rack of NA spirits! Colorado Peaches 🍑! A display case of gorgeous truffles that I don't even know if I could eat, they were so beautiful, like little works of art! The staff were so kind, answering any questions and making my visit that much better... Definitely recommend stopping in if you are in the area.

Nice shop that hopefully will maintain its place amidst the turnover on Grand Ave. Fun gift options and some choices for food/produce as well. Prices can be comical though. I bought some tortillas and a jar of salsa for $25. That’s silly even for 2023. You will find a great selection of dark chocolate and other hard to find items that make it worth the stop. Lots of healthy selections too.

Ahhh, how I love this place! They have all of your specialty foods...Fresh produce, foods for dietary restrictions, unique foods, and tools you can't find elsewhere. They even carry things that will just catch your interest, leaving you amazed and perplexed at the same time as you try to figure out how you're going to incorporate it into your everyday life. I literally wanted to buy everything! They ended up giving us some free produce as it was due to expire within a few days and they didn't want it to go to waste. We put it to use that same evening! What a great business model!

The chocolate selection is wonderful! I love coming here for a few gourmet chocolates at a time for a little treat. The staff is always helpful and accommodating, even if I popped in 30 before closing time for the treat. There are lots of other beautiful and delicious items there, including some amazing cheese!

I see where along the same lines of other people who have complained about delivery. That might be your queue to check out different deliveries…I’ve got news for you, Nora using “don’t you know we're a small business” is not a solution and is a good argument to go someplace else. Also, it was very humorous of you to tell us that our lavender pepper decided to go to Florida before Minnesota because it needed some sun. It’s always good to have a back up career should the small business thing not work out. Lastly, the scathing email you sent to my husband is the reason I decided to share our bad experience, if not for that I would have kept this substandard customer service experience to myself. 2nd Unhinged? Verbal abuse? Your employee Nora spoke over me the entire time. Is that how you train your employees to handle disgruntled customers? Seems so. Either way, keep your product. There are other stores that can deliver to the greater Wayzata region without incident. We were not looking for a free product, lol. You have a lot of nerve, you will not be receiving an apology from your customer and your customer had no intention of ever ordering from you again. Do you think I would be on this forum if I wanted to order from you again? Clearly, we have different opinions as to what constitutes verbal abuse, & clearly you did not hear we did not want to order from you again. Maybe it was because Nora was talking over me instead of listening. Also, my husband is a nice guy, but it does beg the question, why do you think he brought me into this? For fun?

A friend of mine brought over some very fine fruit recently and when I asked her where she got them she said Golden Figs Fine Foods on Grand Avenue. I had to there to get some more fruit, especially the plums. I'm very impressed with this specialty food store in St. Paul. It's a very high quality food store. Prices are a little high for some items but I expected that. Their fruit selection is great, many fine cheeses. etc., but I didn't have enough time to check out other foods but I will come back. They also have cookbooks, candles, many kitchen things and so forth. It's in a very attractive older building in a very nice part of Grand Avenue with many more nice shops and restaurants. The woman who assisted me at the store was very helpful and she answered all my questions. I'll be back!

Really neat selection of stuff. They have tea, chocolate, truffles, snacks, drinks, even cleaning supplies. It's a varied selection of well made or organic specialty things. It's not a place you'd want to go to regularly stock your pantry but it's great for gifts or to treat yourself. It's a bit pricey but mostly worth it for the type of stuff you're getting. Everyone working is so nice and helpful as well.

I finally visited this shop yesterday and, indeed, found fine foods galore! They had upbeat, jazzy holiday tunes playing and there were plenty friendly staff members around to answer questions. I felt like I was gently being taken care of whenever one of the staff asked whether I was still doing okay as I browsed through the entire store, and then returned to re-visit certain sections of the store. The fine chocolates they offer range from confections to premium chocolate bars from makers around this country, to gorgeously decorated single truffles displayed in a well-lit glass case to various sized decorator tins of fine Parisian chocolates/truffles (Louis-Sherry, anyone?). They also offer various brands of single-serve chocolate confections, such as the local brand, B.T. McElrath. You'll also find various cocoa powders, hot cocoa mixes (along with Chicago-made, with no corn syrup, marshmallows in various flavors), chocolate chips, and chocolate frosting and chocolate cake mixes. They sell Hammond's brand fruit flavored hard candies and peppermints, and different flavored gummies in nice packaging. They sell a variety of individual greeting cards and some boxed/packaged holiday ones. You'll see various baking ware pieces, cooking & baking ingredients (Are you in the market for some "vanilla powder" to use in your own homemade hot cocoa mix? Be forewarned, it's not cheap, although I'm sure it'll be an amazing addition to your mix). They've got those multi-colored paper liners for baking cupcakes. They sell the Burlap and Barrel spices and seasonings - a jar of Ras el Hanout, anyone? If you're not familiar with it, just buy some and experiment with it! It's a wonderful mixture of flavors to enhance so many different things. They sell native hand-harvested wild rice in 1# packages as well as the cultivated stuff. Cookbooks. Some hand-made ceramics. Incense to burn, including sage bundles. Beeswax candles. There are various crackers and cookies available, as well as Whole Grain Milling Company brand of tortilla chips, and specialty potato chips. They sell both popping corns and some gourmet popped corns, including a popcorn-nut confection by that fine Parisian chocolatier, Louis-Sherry. You can buy various nuts and "honey spoons". There are Jakeenos pizzas and Mucci's Veggie Lasagna in their freezer as well as ground beef, bison and chicken, and pre-made individual pie crusts from Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company (the same maker of the single slices of pies available in their cooler). In their refrigerator, they offer a variety of cheeses, half gallons of fresh-squeezed orange and grapefruit juices, a few pre-made soups, veggie potpies to bring home and bake, glass bottled milk/cream, large tubs of plain Bellwether Farms yogurt, amongst other things. They also sell some fresh produce - chestnuts for roasting on an open fire, anyone? They also sell dog and cat treats, natural body soaps, lotions and salves, natural laundry soaps along with those wool dryer balls, and natural soaps to (I presume) fill your own containers and make your own cleaning products. Given the smaller space of the store, you'll need to be cool with sharing the space available, and also be courteous in yielding to others' presence and passing by. Aside from that, just go - enjoy yourself!

Normally I would say this shop is a gem of gems. After today, I do not know if I will return. My parents are in from out of town and I thought this would be a nice place for them to come and check out. From the moment we walked in and they "demanded rudely " that we have masks even though we have all been vaccinated. Ok I can maybe let that slide a little... however.... I, and MY 70+ year old parents DO NOT NEED EMPLOYEES watching our every move‼ my mother is a true old school foodie and I am a French trained chef and certified cheese monger. Needless to say we both know food and really enjoy looking and talking about products and ideas how to use them. However after this abrasive insult to try and shop and possible buy products. I am saddened to say with the holidays around the corner I probably will not return to purchase items for myself, or gifts. With brick and mortar shops becoming yesteryear's- customer service is what will save you. The service we received today made me feel ashamed I brought my out of town guess in there. I won't make that mistake again.

Very nice little shop in the heart of Grand Ave. You walk in and are greeted with a lot of smells and cute trinkets. They have a fridge and small produce section on the left side of the store with some artesian cheeses and organic fruits. They even had a few samples. Their meat freezer is so amazing! Lots of local stuff. The other side of the building houses a lot of chocolate along with tons of sugars and spices. The very back has a wellness section with soaps and container-free shampoo options. A little pricey for me, but a very nice and cute place to see.

This little shop is brimming with fine foods and specialty items of all kinds. They have sweet treats, dry goods, bath and body items, and even frozen and refrigerated foods. The staff was friendly but allowed me to browse without checking in too often. I was impressed by the selection of specialty chocolate bars, but only then to be disappointed that nearly all of them had add ins and could not easily find more plain single origin chocolate to allow tasting of the cacao. The cheese section was very small and all pre cut and sealed options. Seems like a great place to buy gifts! It is located close to bus stops, too.

Every neighborhood in the US deserves to have a Golden Fig. I had the pleasure of living above this store for a few years and found a quick trip to Golden Fig could make any meal or evening special. Fresh bread, flowers and beautiful selection of thoughtfully curated luxuries. Lovely staff and atmosphere.

We stumbled upon Golden Fig while waiting for a table at Red Rabbit. Tons of amazing specialty food items from around the country - pimento popcorn from Asheville, NC, apple cider caramels from Vermont and local dried apple slices. Great place for gifts or options to keep around the house. They also had a small produce selection and meats.

Was walking around on Grand Ave today and walked in planning to just look around and am so glad we did! There were so many neat specialty items (chocolates, sauces, drink mixes, spices, fill your own detergents, etc) and I ended up buying some chocolates and cocktail mixes as presents. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. I usually write restaurant reviews and don't usually write store reviews, but I had such a positive experience that I had to leave one.

This place is great! Super friendly staff, amazing selection of bean to bar chocolates and truffles. Wonderful variety of Kombucha's and many other treats and knick knacks. I'm very happy I found this spot.

In my opinion this is the quintessential MN store. They carry a lot of local products both food and gifts. The Golden Fig has been one of our favorite stops for years although this latest trip was really exciting. A couple of years ago we attended GrillFest and CHS Field. We picked up the best Worcestershire sauce I have ever had. Yes maybe a little OCD because we're talking Worcestershire sauce, but I am telling you this was unlike any Worcestershire sauce I have ever had. Sadly we used our last bottle (we bought 3 of them). This company is located near Milwaukee, WI which was too far to drive to pick up a bottle of w-sauce. Although I did consider it. Checking the company website it appeared they sold their product in a few local locations. Well you know how that goes. So I contacted the Golden Fig through their website. Lori responded to me within a few hours stating that yes they did indeed carry it. We stopped in the next day and picked up a few more bottles along with some other goodies. We also picked up some hot sauce and other goodies while we were there. Extra thanks to the young lady who helped us. We were trying to decide between this vanilla raspberry popcorn or a dark chocolate popcorn. She opened up a bag of each so we could sample them. We selected the raspberry but should have picked them both. That Worcestershire sauce is by Colonel Pabst. Way better than any Worcestershire sauce on the market. We'll certainly be back again when we need more Worcestershire sauce as well as other goodies as there are so many other items we would like to get.

This is my favorite shop in St Paul. I go every time I'm in town. I live in Duluth and there's a shop in Duluth that sells some of Golden Fig's spices, which is cool

I HIGHLY recommend The Golden Fig. I'm in Idaho, but really wanted to support a business in the neighborhood of my good friend for her birthday (since it's a global pandemic and we all know what that is doing to our local economies!). Laurie was so helpful via email and over the phone. They delivered the gift right to my friends front step! If you are looking for a culinary treat, check them out. They have online ordering also.

I needed to get some last-minute gifts for my California family. Love From Minnesota's Roseville location closed, so I headed here. So glad I did! Lots of Upper Midwest stuff, and the staff cheerfully helped me read the small print when my aging eyes couldn't manage. They also let me try the plum jam I ended up buying. The newly-enlarged space is pleasant to browse. I snapped up the last two maple sugar cube jars, some cookies, and chokecherry jelly. The unpopped jewel-toned popcorn is probably safe for allergy-prone kids. I couldn't resist getting an old fave, butternut squash pasta, and a new find, Sweet Science honey chamomile ale ice cream! There are few downsides. Parking on Grand is often difficult. I parked on Summit, but the walk was still much shorter than what it would have been at MOA. And not everything there is from the Upper Midwest, so I'll need to bring my glasses next time. Still, you can't beat the experience of a small shop where the owners and staff are clearly proud of what they made, and where they have personally tried everything. I'm definitey going back.

Golden Fig: Lots of great chocolate but other neat and unusual gifts for people ranging from cocktail mixings, to pancake mixes and syrups!

I live only a few blocks from here and find myself wandering in all the time. It's one of my favorite local business in St Paul. There are so many fun little treats and a good selection of cookbooks. It's always seasonally decorated which I love. The staff is friendly and the availbility of local products is amazing.

Having sampled nearly all their house offerings at the St. Paul Farmers Market during my long career as a farmers market power-sampler, I was excited when I finally had some time to stop over to Golden Fig the other day. As I expected, this is my kind of shop, starting with the warm welcome. It's full of gourmet spice blends, artisan vinegars, chocolate, cheese, meats, jams, cookbooks and a lot more. It's small, but packed with goodies that are perfect for gifts---and a lot of local representation, of course! I was tempted by the blackberry habañero balsamic, but my pantry is out of control right now so I resisted. I ended up leaving with only a tiny B.T. McElrath Salty Dog chocolate. Mmm...

My husband and I were walking along Grand Ave tonight when we decided to stop into The Golden Fig. We had the greatest retail experience! Everyone was so helpful, kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. We are so excited to use all the new spices we purchased and will absolutely be returning. We plan to support this fantastic small business as much and as often as possible.

I just bought one of the best steaks at Golden Fig! I asked what was hoppin in the meat selection, and they suggested the roasts they just got in... but I'm solo. So I took a peek at the steaks. They had fresh and frozen filets and NY strips. I went with the NY.. it was simply divine!! I seared and cooked it in a cast iron pan; accompanied my meal w broccoli and some cheesy potatoes. Dang! Yes, it was expensive, but honestly.... worth it. Truly!!

An order days ago, as well as a prompt, cheery delivery by Golden Fig Fine Foods... Too, thank you to Julia... we so appreciate your EXTREMELY cheery, extremely right-on assistance as you took your time, offerring gracious advice and tips, suggestions and more ... Thank you for helping us to complete our phone-Order for a multiple-goodies Gift Bag, packaged and fresh foods. Julia's professionalism, her comfy and fun conversation made for a much-enjoyed long-distance phone-call Order process. All of the Golden Figs Fine Foods goodies were received promptly and moreover elevated the spirits of the recipients with, now, happier-more contented-and well-fed Hearts! Lastly, recipients have made several comments back to us regarding all of the Gift-bag goodies ... all fresh (breads, meats, various sweet and savory packages goods, teas, coffee (freshly ground!) ... all simply were described as absolute YUMMIES ... they continue to enjoy a little bit here and there; almost gone! THANK YOU Golden Fig Fine Foods for stellar products and stellar services!!!!

Fantastic Diversity of Fine Finds Nearly every time I'm in the Twin Cities I stop into Golden Fig. They usually have samples of many of their wares, plus the engaging staff is willing to indulge in recommendations. They'll even open a product to give a sample in the name of a sale. I'll be back.

Ohhhhhh Golden Fig, you are so good to us! If you're a foodie, this is THE destination and your one-stop-shop for the clever and the tasty... Lots of house made, local made, and beyond available in the store...sweet & savory! Books and thingamajigs! The creative blends of spices and salts are memorable, too....especially the smoked chocolate salt! And when the cold season is around, do yourself a favor and try out all of their hot cocoa mixes. And during the rest of the year, the flavored vinegars & spice blends are sooooo good! The Fig is really a creative hub for anyone wanting to send a second wind in through their kitchen. They have 1,000 different ideas to accompany one seasoning...just ask one of the gals who work there! They've done a great job in packing in a whole LOTTA' goodness in a pretty small space! If anyone is ever stumped on where to find a birthday gift for for me, this is the place I'd send them! Also, if a store is able to create a way to have the President of the United States come make a purchase in your store while in town, you're not doing half bad ;-)

Julia (manager) put together a beautiful, thoughtfully assembled gift basket for my sister and arranged for local delivery -- she took my suggestions and budget and ran with it, even emailed photos of different product combos to choose from, and was happy to modify too. It was a very interactive process, and she genuinely cared about making things just so. The prices were reasonable given the quality and care, and I was happy to support a local business! I live out of town, so have never been to the store, but look forward to visiting it next time I'm in town!

This is one of my favorite stores in St. Paul because it has so many wonderful specialty foods. I love their basil lemonade, lavender lemonade, chocolates, and sauces. I usually pick up a couple packets of their dip mixes (savory or sweet) and those go a long way. Service is always very friendly and helpful. On my recent visit, one of the workers suggested some dried apple slices with a hint of cinnamon and she was so right - they are delicious.

i really love the unique options they have at this store. Yes some things can be on the pricey side but I'm sure you will find things in your budget. The last time I was there I was able to get some type of honey with an extra ingredient that is natural and good for people that have a bad cold or are congested which at the time my daughter was sick so I was able to find her a couple of healthy things and put together a nice little care package all for under 25.00. I like that they have samples to try and they have a big selection of local and artisian type options.

Stopped in for some girls night snacks and was helped by Megan. Very friendly and excited for my evening. Helped me pick out all the right foods to go together-down to the salted chocolates for dessert. YUM And yes, the olive spread is fabulous. I will be back!

This is the best little foodie shop in the Twin Cities. Always helpful & welcoming. And best yet, the highest quality products are at the Golden Fig. Most items from small or local vendors. I went in last week for a chocolate gift box and left with that & some fresh local meat & artisan bread, organic blueberries, fresh cream, and fabulous chocolate salt- which I like to add as a decadent top to choc. cookies or chocolate flourless torte;) The cheese selections are great and the drink mixers are fun & fresh. There is often something new to try out and you can count on your favorite Golden Fig things to be stocked- like carrot ginger soup or savory dips or fresh market veggies for your dinner. Don't miss this!

I adore this store! It is stocked to the brim with fancy foods of all kinds, from chocolate to salt to cheese to jams to baked goods to caramels to spices...seriously. I could keep going. I've stopped in several times and had a new discovery each time. Highlights include: - Hammond's candy (different kinds, including the fabulous handmade candy canes) - Poorboy caramels, my new obsession. I especially love the gingerbread kind - Zingerman's cheese and American Spoon spoon fruit. Some of my home state's finest. - All the salts/spices at the front of the store. I want to try them all. Also, the staff is super friendly and helpful. If you're a fan like me, be sure you sign up for the monthly email newsletters. They're full of fun tips and events at the store.

It is hard to come in here and not leave w/o a smile on your face. Everything is from the 5 state area still, and they have special deliveries from Rustica and Miel y Leche (best cupcakes ever) So get your ass over here already, and yelp it up!

Spices and bacons and teas, hell yeah. There's quite a generous (albeit somewhat spendy) selection of loose leaf tea varieties here. If you should happen to purchase someone a totally badass tea infuser (like... a Mana-tea, per se), you'll quickly realize that not many places do this. Stuffing a hollow silicone manatee body with a teabag just doesn't feel as ritzy, you know? Pinkies out. I was surprised at the meats available for sale in the back fridges; salami, bacon and smoked fish immediately come to mind, but there were others. All of the things looked to be of the organic/local persuasion if that's a big deal to you. The reasonably large spice wall (mostly comprised of various seasoned salts/salt varieties) was reminiscent of a mini Penzey's. There's also a small area dedicated to local honey (flavored and raw) where they sell very convenient sampling sticks. This is definitely one of those places you stop into on a warm summer's day and grab an armful of completely random things you never knew you needed before you walked in. It's not meant to replace anything it represents (IE: a spice store, a butcher... etc) but instead is more of a supplemental store.

The Golden Fig has a nice selection of local specialty foods, their own sugar blends and spice blends, and breads and pastries from local bakeries. Their gift baskets (pre-made or custom) make great gifts. They put together a perfect wedding gift basket for me with foods named something you might call your new spouse - "honey", "sugar" blend, "sweetie" almonds, etc. Recently, I went in for an item that had sold out on the shelf, but I found in one of their pre-made gift baskets. They removed the item from their gift basket so I could purchase it AND they did it with smiles on their faces. The selection of food is enough to lure you in, but the amazing customer service is what will keep you coming back.

I keep wavering between a four and five star review here. What finally pushed it over the edge to five was the service. Others have mentioned, but it's true; you are well-treated when you come in. You kinda feel like you're invading someone's kitchen a bit, in fact. I mean that in a good way. The day I came (a fairly busy Saturday) they were giving out samples of cheese and bee-free honey. What the heck is bee-free honey? Well, it's honey made from apples--so it has a bit of an apple finish--but it tastes like honey without the cloying flavor and texture that honey can have. When I came to the register with a bag of gummy bears (blueberry) the cashier was quick to point out that the selection was her favorite too and mentioned that we would love them. She made small but pleasant chat that really made me feel like a guest instead of a number. They also have darned tasty chocolate truffles (try the passion-fruit-filled one!) unique candies and their own spices. If you want pure maple syrup, you can get it here. Gluten-free pancake mix? Yup. An adorable chocolate gift box? Yup. Snapple-flavored jelly beans? Yup. The things that would have knocked down the stars? Selection and price. You will be able to find that ReallyHardThing, but it's a small shop and you aren't going to be able to find everything. Also, it's a bit spendy. Those are really, really minor quibbles, though. They're not even complaints, really--it does cost more to shop at small locally-owned stores...and I'm pretty okay with that.

I am in love with the Golden Fig. And I am not really a foodie. The people here are insanely friendly. They have the best mixes (chocolate lavender sugar!!!) and spice blends. They have tons of beautiful, local products in fantastic packaging. YUM!

As a Yelper stated this is quite a foodies paradise if I've ever seen one. I sampled several organic peanut butters with coco and then had some samples of marmalade jam. Both were great, I also enjoyed the meats and the very very good salas laid out for everyone. Eventually I settled on the triple hot salsa, salted caramels,butter sage marshmallows, coco bomb, and some key lime mustard for gifts to bring my companions back home. You will be served high quality chocolates while waiting in line and having your gifts wrapped. This is a place where you better bring 25.00 in here to treat yourself so save up to do it right.

This is one of those places I can't let myself spend too much time or I would go broke. What usually happens is someone will bring something great to a get-together...I will love it and ask where they got it...Golden Fig I am currently trying to curb my addiction to the smokey almonds they carry. I dare you to go get a bag and tell me you can eat just one. I figure if I can get other's addicted than GF will always carry them.

In general, this place is pretty sweet. I think the best way to describe Golden Fig would be "a well-curated selection of gourmet foods." It's like all of my favorite foods from the co-op, plus more, all stuck into one tiny little store. I suggest going on a Saturday so you get the double-life-bonus of shopping at the Golden Fig and enjoying Salty Tart Vanilla Brioche. We purchased one for the drive home, and regretted not buying two, or maye five. Oh wow, those brioche. The employees here are also very friendly, they seem quite knowledgable. They also wrap gifts, which is one of my favorite features in a store.

Great store with an awesome selection of local products. They even make some stuff in house. Their basil lemonade is so tasty we started making it ourselves. One of our favorite spots on Grand Avenue. A must stop.

Amazing service. This is a littel shop that carries all types of specialty foods! If you are a foodie like me, you will love it. They let you sample a bunch of stuff before you buy. I ended up walking out with 2 kinds of specialty peanut butter (my addiction). They also had some pumpkin salsa that was absolutely amazing! This place is a gem.

Okay, kind of expensive, but you can find such gems here! I use their "Dynamite" spice mixture nearly every day, and my husband makes bacon chocolate chip cookies with their Smoked Chocolate Salt - TO DIE FOR! The service is always pleasant and helpful. Will always go back!

I love this place. We made all of our wedding thank you baskets here and everyone adored them! The staff was over-the-top helpful in helping us coordinate our baskets. The products are local and of the highest quality which is difficult to find these days. This will always be one of my favorite place to go to find creative gifts!

For foodies and locavores, this place is as good as it gets. Golden Fig is full of interesting special foods, some of their own brand, others from local suppliers. I come by often to grab a piece of caramel after dinner at Punch. Other staples include the drink/dip mixes (great for parties) and cheese. Employees are very helpful and knowledgeable about the products. If you have a question about an item, they've probably tried it before! Lots of samples on weekends, and they have a table at the St Paul Farmer's market too.

We are so lucky to have this gem in Crocus Hill, which allows us to STAY in Crocus Hill and not have to go to five or six other shops all over town just to find the local, delectable goods found here. If you need to create a food basket this is HANDS DOWN the best place to go. I find myself drawn in (more often than not) to buy fresh Rustica bread (usually delivered around noon), but I frequently will pick up some of their local and/ or small batch sodas....some days a few bites from their wonderful chocolate counter are required too (they have a great mix of chocolates from several of the top local creators).

I have managed to avoid this place since they opened. I've been here 23 years and have seen a similar concept where Penzey's is. Not into the whole overpriced anything, but always want the best quality. I swear by Penzeys for spices, but some of these look worth a try. Plus they carry some Watkin's brand, very high quality. Like Molly commented on the friendliness, you feel like you can't walk out empty handed. I dropped twenty on 3 items, salsa for some leftover chips, a pound of Thousand Hills Cattle Company Beef, and a rootbeer. Okay, I won't fault you for dropping eight bucks on ground beef, if you don't hold it against me that I made it a meatloaf with ketchup and A1 sauce. And that I gave my husband my rootbeer, because I didn't read that it contained cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. Please have some pity on me that I'm a Trader Joe's fanatic. I do love local, I guess more in theory than practice. I'll come back some time because no one tops me with having their nose in the air when it comes to pure maple syrup. But when I saw gallons of local milk, I had to show my ignorance and say "People really buy this?"

An interesting specialty food shop down Grand Ave. way. The store emphasizes locally produced products, and the staff is service oriented, friendly and knowledgeable. Bonus: I can score the ever-amazing Rustica breads without having to cross the river. Well worth a visit.

Golden Fig is an inviting, quietly mind-blowing gourmet shop standing serenely on Grand Avenue. The house blends, including Persian hot chocolate with orange and rose, basil lemonade, clove balsamic vinegar, chocolate pepper, and cardamom sugar are inspired to say the least, though the staff are sometimes challenged when recommending uses for the edgier creations. Still, the shopkeeper has a keen eye for products, and stocks the store with honeys, mustards, cheeses, dressings, and novelties. Like stepping into a lovely pantry.

This is one of my favorite new places for goodies and gifts! The staff there are outstanding - very friendly and knowledgeable. They go the extra mile to help customers. One employee helped me find Christmas gifts and gave me samples and walked me through the store. This is an awesome little store on Grand Ave with delicious, high quality treats.

This is the place you go for a special treat or a gift for your favorite foodie. They have an array of items from around the Twin Cities and regional items as well. A gem on Grand Avenue.

Quality local products with very helpfull wait staff. You can buy all things local from chickens to wild rice. Last time in I picked up sour cherry cardamom juice, (!caliente!) Russian pickles, and some honey. Slightly pricey, but the products are unique.

Just an update...I contacted living social and they informed me that golden fig was paid at the time the voucher was purchased but ALSO when the voucher expired without redemption. So the owner of the golden fig was paid not once but TWICE for my unredeemed $25 purchase. This establishment is a racket and should be closed. If you don't want to honor a certificate for the stated amount then DON'T approach living social to participate!

This shop makes me so proud to live in the neighborhood. Everything is so amazingly tasty and locally sourced. The staff is always pleased to help and have tons of ideas for entertaining and giving gifts. Shop here!

This is simply an exquisite shop, a little treasure worth visiting on Grand Avenue. From their local fare available, to their tasty chocolates, to the fantastic service - I know without a doubt I'll be back. I can't believe as long as I've lived in St. Paul that I didn't know about this place!