This store has always been my absolute favorite thing about Branson. They always have delicious food items and it's such a plus that you can sample the majority of them prior to purchase. That being said, on my last visit I purchased a large quantity of dip mixes. Once we arrived home, we made a batch of the cracker seasoning and I became sick due to the amount of oil required in the recipe. We came back to visit Branson shortly after and I figured I would just go exchange the four additional packages of this mix for some others. I have worked in businesses that sell food products before and this has never been an issue. I was quickly informed that it would not be possible due to food and safety regulations. I know for a fact this is not the case as many other businesses will allow you to exchange a sealed item with a receipt for something else. Sadly, due to this experience, I will no longer be shopping here in the future which is unfortunate due to the great selection and fantastic customer service I typically receive from the woman who is always running the sampling part of the business as this is connected to the gifts and accessories side. Buyers beware, if you purchase any kind of dip mix or other food item, it will not be allowed to be...
Read moreSuch an adorable store in this shopping village. It smells wonderful when you walk in. Beautifully decorated and reasonably priced home decor. Some fashion items, lotions n lots of smell good stuff, There are two sides one with decor the other full of flavorful yummy items. You might find a little crowd around the rear of the shop where customers gather for free samples of items available for purchase. I sampled salted caramel cocoa along with chocolate nut caramel brittle and it was very tasty. There were many items seasoned dips, cream cheeses, complete-ingredients prepackaged soups ready to prepare. Tons of items here. Take your time...
Read moreWe have been coming to this shop for many years. It was always a favorite because of all the samples that we could try, and we always walked out with items we tasted along with other stuff. The old store layout had a better vibe to it. The new format has samples at the counter you have to ask for. This was the first time we didn’t walk out with a bag full of mixes from the store. We are more inclined to buy the stuff we can try first. Maybe this is why Sam’s does so...
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