Sweet Gourmet — Attraction in Tyler

Sweet Gourmet pulled me in with their sweet yummy smell. I was hungry so that didn't help. As I walked into the shop I was greeted within 30 seconds with an over friendly fakeness which made me feel awkward and this will play into the very end of my review. They have some great products that I have been looking for as I love to cook and bake. Their products are quality, which may be the reason why they are overpriced in this shop. I did find quite a few items that weren't so pricey.

I liked the fact that they use some local vendors to stock their shelves and that they had a pop-up shop for a local merchant

I did notice and was turned off by the fact that they stored some of their food items on the floor, regardless if they're in jars. Their loose tea section is small but I was excited to see we have a shop here that has some to offer. However again they were on the lowest shelf and I found that to be odd. That would prevent me from purchasing the loose tea here. The carpet was dirty throughout the entire store. That's a polite way of saying their carpets are disgusting and made my stomach turn. It makes it hard to buy anything food wise in this shop. Not a good look for a shop that sells mostly food

They have a huge selection of baking and cooking ware. I loved the infused olive oils and will be back for them.

Now for the end of my review.... Their small talk was okay. When they realized I wasn't purchasing anything the small talk ended and I was cut off mid sentence as she started speaking to another shopper, I found that to be incredibly...

This place is Not Worth going to. Compared to Real confectioners that offer delicate chocolates and extras, this is a hobos pocket full of cheap candy. My last visit, and I mean, My Very Last...the manager and or owner were following me around the store while I shopped. (I carefully shop and take my time, 30minutes at least) when I chose a product and walked to another section of their store they, the followers, followed along cleverly "adjusting and straightening" the shelves, As if I did not notice. *I usually spend $3-4 hundred on sweets and detectable as gifts maybe more but because of their Insulting manners, I spent less than $20. **Note: the chocolates on display that I did buy, had gone to the stale side. Do yourself a great justice and favor, Go to Dallas and pick from a plethora of Way Better chocolate shoppes and...

I wish a candle existed that smelled like this place. It's a mixture of fresh coffee, chocolate, and whatever amazing samples of heaven they have to offer that particular day. I come to this store quite often with my mom, and each time it's an adventure in what mixture of goodies we're going to find. It's rare that I leave with empty hands. The ladies that work here are so sweet and always helpful, and make the experience that much better. The oils and vinegars are amazing ( I highly recommend the caramelized garlic olive oil ) and the chocolates are divine. Oh, and jalapeño peanut brittle: you gotta try it.. Lots of nice cookware, as well. Can't say enough about this place. If you're in Tyler, this store needs to be on your...