The Peanut Shoppe — Local services in Memphis

My family took a trip to Memphis for Spring Break and the Peanut Shoppe came up as an activity to do... Well, it's not an activity, it's an EXPERIENCE! We went in planning to just look at what they had and their really cool decorations, but came out with much more.

Rida, the owner, knows everything about the business. As I saw in other post, he can give you a history lesson of the store, the machine that roasts the nuts and of the various nuts... We weren't sure about getting any nuts (because we weren't very hungry at the time) and he told us we would if we tasted his favorite the "Virginia red skin peanut". Sure enough, we ended up buying some after we gave it a taste.

As we talked he said he was happy that we came to see him in Memphis, but why did we not go to the one in Columbus Ohio since we are from there. We had no idea we had one 20 mins from our house.... I've lived in Columbus for 35 years.

Rida is awesome with kids. He knows exactly where they should stand so parents can get the best pictures. When my daughter asked for a stamp for her stamp book, he stamped it and gave her stickers to go along with it. This...

Happily went to make a purchase and inform him of what I wanted (not noticing a sign asking not to touch anything) while picking up a couple bags of tea leaves I’ve enjoyed before. Completely sure of the purchases I was about to make. The owner snapped at me for it, no biggie-kinda ruined my mood but I’ll just leave. Before I could even make it to the door he felt the need to scold me yelling from over the counter questioning my literacy. I hadn’t said anything to provoke him, which after being verbally attacked is honestly not my usual response. I chose peace today. I just simply made a decision to turn and leave.I’m not sure who has stolen from this place in the past but everybody isn’t a thief and although my money may not be needed, my kids and I will not return to be treated poorly. Wish you the best...

Went there on a cold and rainy February weekday. The clerk (maybe owner?) Saw me and my partner shivering and offered us a place near the radiator heater behind the counter. He mad non intrusive and welcome small talk while we thawed, and we cannot express our grattitude enough.

Also? The pistachio pastry near the baklava is exactly as good as he said it would be with coffee, and the butter date cookie? Amazing with to go Egyptian root tea . Bet it would pair excellent with a anise or cinnamon based as well.

And if the initial kindness and delicious recommendations weren't enough to sell you, the man also knew all the best eateries nearby and most def told us the best choices for us with only vague explinations of our cravings. (A faux paus on our part, our fault.)

Many thanks to...