Thyme & Season — Restaurant in Hamden

Since moving to Hamden, I quite enjoy making T&S part of my weekly grocery shopping routine. I love their soups for lunch, and the fun snacks I find there. Recently I was craving chocolate popcorn and found some there - the brand was local “Kennedy’s Kitchen” and it was sooo good. I devoured it! The herbs and produce are much fresher than regular grocery stores. I love getting seasonal fruit from local orchards, it’s always SO GOOD. Other staples I enjoy picking up: wave hill breads, painterland sister yogurts, blinski’s chicken sausage, the organic spud puppies (tater tots) organic instant oatmeal, and hU chocolate. They’ve also got a range of a2 dairy products that I’ll definitely be trying. They have a variety of supplements with staff to help guide you and I’ve also found some wonderful gifts or stocking stuffers. The membership gives you coupons when you spend over a certain amount which is not hard to do! The register staff are always very kind and conversational. I really...

I was so excited to come here. First time going to a bulk store. Did a bunch of "research" on their "shop online" website. Made a list of all the things I'd need. But /there's more/ guys! Coffee, tea (of course I'd find the tea). There's little baggies and pens and easy instructions, even for those who are nervous (hi). The downside, all the bulk bins are towards the back of the store. First aisle on the left, all the lentils, oats, grains, beans, snacks (no picture because there were other people). Next aisle in the back, all the culinary stuff, spices, herbs, etc. Including some stuff not on the website. Next aisle in the back (2nd from the right) has a coffee wall and a tea wall. Guess what? Not on the website. Edit: the 4 not a 5 is because of the bulk sections being so spaced out and, for my own research pre-shopping, not everything is on the website. Editx2: a good portion of the parking lot is dirt and gravelly so if you can redneck/country park,...

While passing through town for a week, I found myself frequenting this place quite often. It's undoubtedly one of the best small health food stores I've had the pleasure of visiting. The staff is not only friendly but also consistently offered assistance in finding anything I needed. Their product selection is impressive, and they make a conscious effort to feature a substantial number of local brands. Although the prepared food section is modest in size, they offer a commendable variety, particularly from a local establishment called Sanctuary Kitchen. I must mention their dumplings, which are absolutely fantastic. The store boasts a sizable supplement aisle, and it's quite evident that it enjoys a steady stream of customers, a testament to its popularity. It's a bustling place, but the crowd is manageable and doesn't hinder your...