the front of the store
For someone like me, who has lived in Europe, this is really fun to explore.
This is how they handle complaints online
This is only HALF of their licorice selection!
All the way from Honolulu, Hawaii! 0=)
Yum!!
All kinds of stuff in this little gem of a store, imported candy and meats and cheeses..... Very Cool !!
Never knew this was an actual "thing"!
Yup!
Impressive beer collection! 0=)
Marina Market in Poulsbo, WA
They sell lutefisk
Can't be a viking market without pickled herring... ;D
To be Swedish is to love Herring.
$89 a bottle
Who knew there were so many different kinds of preserved fish?! =D
More preserved fish...& these are all Norwegian! Cod roe cakes in a can? Gotta try that! ;D
Viking beer at it's best? ;D
Clogs, anyone?
interior
Licorice shrine
Bratwurst !!!
The largest selection of black licorice in the US!
Small little Market in Downtown Poulsbo, A Must See
J W.
Mar 1, 2021
Tried to stop in here while I was out with my two year old and five year old and was promptly informed I could only enter with one child. When I asked which kid I should leave outside they said I could carry both kids. They allow two adults, but not two small children one what was being held and one that I assured the employees would choose my hand during our visit.THE STORE HAD ZERO CUSTOMERS!! After trying to hold both kids I ended up leaving. The worst part was when I shared my experience on their FB page. The owner responded with sarcasm and implied that I am a bad parent for taking my children out of the house in the midst of a pandemic. Who the heck does this jack hole think (s) he is!?? Completely insensitive and absolutely rude!! How about something like, "like many businesses we're making tough decisions in an effort to protect our customers. We regret any inconvenience to you and your children and hope you'll take advantage of our online ordering so that we can continue to serve you during this tough time" I didn't even know they had online ordering until looking at their website later. Now, I'll never support these people! Rude, inconsiderate, and unprofessional. They should spend some time with their neighboring businesses, like Sluys Bakery, learning what competent customer service looks like.The pictures of the owners' response tells you all you need to know about how these people value their customers. Pure contempt.
Read MoreAdam R.
Oct 2, 2021
I love this store because I hate children. Well, the service was great and friendly and if some of the customers don't like their one child policy they can shop some place else that puts up with them. There.
Read MoreXander H.
Jan 31, 2021
Their Covid regulations are discriminatory against children. I was rudely told I could not shop there with my young son as one person allowed in the store at a time! They seriously expect you to leave your 6 year old outside standing in the rain! Their store is plenty large enough for several customers at 25% capacity and when I expressed my dissatisfaction at their impractical and dangerous policy to children via email I received the nastiest reply vilifying me for caring about my child's mental well being. The owner is not only a terrible entrepreneur but a very rude and demeaning human being! What a detriment to the otherwise kind and pleasant local community!
Read MoreAlisha B.
Dec 16, 2019
What this place lacks in exterior charm (unlike all the totally adorable storefronts in this downtown Poulsbo corridor) they make up for in substance. They have groceries and beer from all over Europe! Who knew there were dozens of kinds of black licorice? Fish in tins? Yep. My challenge though was not being able to read the foreign language to see what kind it was.From cookies and candies, to clogs and unique socks, they stock all sorts of fun European treats! Prices are a little higher than your average grocery store, but they are imports. Parking- they have a FEW spots out front. But unless you come really early in the morning, you may be out of luck. I recommend parking in the public lot at the end of Front Street and walking.
Read MoreMatt U.
Jun 8, 2019
I have been to this oasis of libations and meat three times in my life and each time I'm blown away by the selection! The most recent trip was one prior to a dinner at a friend's place. We got a Trappiste Rochefort 10, a 2009 Red Blend from the DuBrul vineyard from Coté Bonnevile and a blackberry sparkling cider from London...this from a market that looks like the sort of spot you'd grab worms and Busch light on your way to the lake!The beer selection here is as vast as any place I've seen, including Johns in Iowa City - seems obscure, but look it up and see that glory for yourself! They probably have 400+ beers in literally every variety you can think of, including plenty of hard to find bottles that I've only seen a handful of time. The wine selection isn't as vast, but (case and point above), they've got some great options!The folks working here are knowledgeable and friendly, making the process of getting in and out a breeze, though there's enough to check out that it's easy to linger.The meats they've got here are impressive as well. Not to the level of the beer, but this was the first place I ever saw fancy bacon and bacon sausage! Life changing moment if there ever was one outside of a wedding and kids!This place is unassuming and deserves a visit from you ASAP!
Read MoreMatthew P.
Mar 25, 2024
Thank you to the 20 something male employee with curly brown hair today for saving me $50. Must be nice to be a business owner who allows employees to drive away repeat customers with worst customer service ever. I rarely if ever post on yelp, but wish I had read all the negative reviews about this business before I had become a regular customer. If the owner bothers to read these, feel free to call me to explain my experience today. 3604405492. Hansville WAregards, Matt
Read MoreJill L.
Dec 22, 2023
Terrible Customer ServiceDo not order from here! Never received Christmas order very rude when contacted!
Read MoreJustine S.
Feb 4, 2023
Unique items, both local and international items. Good location right on the strip. Tons of selection of snacks and alcohol.
Read MoreKai H.
Nov 8, 2023
We have been coming here for years and we're glad to find the store it has all kinds of specialty products from Europe that are hard to find. It's a tiny cute store full of unique stuff. Sadly, over the years their customer service has gone down drastically. Asking questions is sneered at and the last time we came the cashier asked why we even like the European snacks we pick up and to just eat American snacks. I don't know why they stay in business if they dislike their customers so much. From the other reviews I have seen they must not care either way. This is a heads to anyone wanting to shop there. Expect the staff to not be helpful and rude snappy and thankless for your business. On this new visit they were extremely short and rude as usual even though I was the only customer in the store. Always an unpleasant experience after each visit. This will be my last time back. Stay away from these people they'd rather stand around talking than have your business.
Read MoreKari M.
Feb 19, 2023
Love this little market for imported European foods, a good assortment of chocolate and their huge selection of licorice.
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