Kitchen Koop — Local services in Portsmouth

Rude owner. Check Yelp too. Empty store and owner not on the phone...If you don't want to sell something big and can't be bothered to move it maybe don't put it in your display window or hire someone not rude and lazy. If you were sorry you say that as we are leaving not "Whatever".

Last February my husband and I flew to Norfolk and took the ferry to Portsmouth for the day. We found this shop and a beautiful (and pricey) piece of pottery in the front window that unfortunately I could not fly home with. Fast forward to today over 5 months later and it's still there. This time we drive and it was coming home. BUT... when I entered the shop the owner or employee was upstairs and when I said I needed help she continued to yell from above instead of coming down to the COMPLETELY EMPTY store. I explain I'd like to see the piece in the window and the she replies "Well I can't just take it out." I say "Even to sell?" She starts shuffling down stairs and muttering and says "I can't just take it out to look at" under her breath but loud enough for me to hear. Well that was it. We just told her not to bother herself and left. Enjoy your completely empty shop when it's closed because you can't be bothered to actually sell anything. And I agree with the owner... She had zero patience to actually sell anything. Not on the phone not doing anything but sitting upstairs and didn't want to be bothered. Just laziness. If you don't want to sell something big and can't be bothered to move it maybe don't put it in your display window or hire someone not rude and lazy. I try to shop local and support local businesses but if you don't want to be bothered and then LIE about it then you don't deserve the support. And if you were sorry you did a poor job...

This is a great little corner store! They have all sorts of unique kitchen items and novelties throughout. It's a very quaint and cozy business and the staff are very friendly/polite and helpful.

The prices aren't bad, and if you're looking for small essentials for the kitchen this place is perfect to grab and go! I found a few unique things for my personal kitchen and I love using them every day.

Would definitely recommend you give this place a shot if you're looking to stack your kitchen with very cookware and quaint kitchen novelties. It's always better to support a local small business, in my opinion, as well!

They also offer cooking classes too. I have yet to take one, but when I do I'll be sure to write a nice little update on here and share the experience.

For now just keep in mind if you're going to peruse or buy a couple things the hours during the week aren't too convenient for the working person, so perhaps a Saturday visit would be...

I visited this store during the Old Town Holiday Festival and it was an amazing experience! The customer service was spot on and by saying they have EVERYTHING a cook, or in my case a tea fancier, needs I do mean everything! I had planned to experiment with loose leaf tea in the New Year and was able to not only purchase one of the house blends at the counter but also to receive a quick lesson in tea steeping! The young lady working the counter showed a couple of tea balls/strainers with her recommendation as to which one was the best. I was also able to purchase some bagged tea blends which are not sold in any of the local stores. I was extremely pleased with my first visit and I plan to return in the future when my treasures need...