Taste

When one of my best friends got married, I wanted to get him something really cool because we’ve always had that sort of bond – traveling to different cities, sending each other cute, memorable presents. He’s the reason I know about Breakfast at Tiffany’s, good scotch, and some of life’s other finer things…
His registry was with Bed, Bath & Beyond, which is cool and all, but I wanted them to have something really special and unique. So I went to Taste, which is kind of a BB&B for boutique-​shopping urbanites.
I ended up getting them a set of monogrammed highball glasses, which the staff was really helpful and sweet about helping me to pick out. The glasses had a 60s Mad Men feel but also a modern quality. I figured he would probably not have a set, and even if he did, it’s not like getting two waffle makers.
Taste is a good place to go for gifts, and I think you would also like it if you’re a foodie who’s into Williams-​Sonoma quality but on the more unique, local artisan level. I will definitely be back the next time I need a special gift, or when I want to spruce up my kitchen with some new gadgets.

The gifts I get here always earn me the title of greatest gift giver for whatever party I’m going to. The «glass is always half full» got me best of Xmas 2010, and the Himalayan salt + box got me best of hubby b-​day, for instance.
LOve Taste although they were closed a bit in 2010. They are also linked to Bada Bing down the street.

Taste is a great little local shop on the square in Decatur.
I find myself coming here for birthday or Christmas gifts, and because I like to support local businesses.
They have some cool kitchen gifts here, including a good selection of Turvis tumblers.
From smoked salts to a Decatur wall mounted bottle opener, I really like to get small gifts here.
Nice to have this shop back from worse times with new ownership, but still the same great service and gifts. I hope with new ownership, this place continues to provide a great shopping choice for visiting Decatur patrons.
Keep up the great work.

Great shop! They have a great selection of interesting foodie things, some food items, cookbooks, kitchenware etc. They also sell greeting cards, unique gift items (stamps, passport books, novelty napkins), and they have some pet supplies (collars, special soaps, organic treats etc.) I especially love an apple pie jelly they sell… I can’t think of the name of the brand but it is on the left shelf just before the counter. This brand of jelly has an amazing selection of unique flavor combination I can’t wait to try… tomato pepper… they all look so good. Taste also has a nice selection of baked items… beautiful cupcakes etc. Every once in awhile they’ll have tasters out… such a treat! Really a neat place… good for cool gift items or just treating yourself to something fun and/​or delicious.

I love, love, LOVE this place for great gifts. The staff is wonderful, the items they offer are affordable. Nestled off the Decatur square. .. TASTE is truly a treasured spot!

I absolutely LOVE Taste! I usually don’t care for the little gift-​shop-​boutique types, but this is as quirky and fantastic as you can get. Just enough variety to find something for anyone in your life, but not so much that you get bogged down wading through frivolous junk to get to the good stuff.
I’ve bought several hilarious gift cards here, off-​registry stuff for weddings, snacks, tea, and have even requested a few things of local friends for my own «registry»! It’s your kind of place, trust me– they’ve got everything from John Deere to Star Wars and baby bibs with French Pirates. The staff is also super helpful and very well-​tempered, I enjoy chatting with them whenever I go in!

Love this place!!!
Oddly enough the greeting card selection is wonderful! I am a true hater of greeting cards, but will go all the way to Decatur for the selection at Taste.
The staff is ridiculously nice, always giving a sample of something yummy and a smile! This is another of my fave places to go for a gift, or a lil something special for my puppy dog.
Check it out!

My favorite store in Decatur!
I always check here first for any unique, specialty items.
Great cards, great gifts, great service.
I also appreciate the fact that Taste carries many products from small, local companies.

I am a big fan of this place. The owner is super, super helpful, and he allowed me to bring my dog inside. Lots of variety, without being overwhelming.

i absolutely adore this place. not only do i shop here for myself, but also anytime i need a unique & fun foodie gifts. the people who work here are very conversational and knowledgeable about everything kitchen-​y. i also love that they have several items that you can get customized, like monogrammed stemware & glasses and cutting boards. they have a great loose tea selection and plenty of gadgets and goodies to yum up your kitchen. it isn’t uncommon for them to put a little something extra in your bag — a little extra oil to go with your new cutting board, some new salt to try (that you’ll be back to buy again!), etc. a great place to just browse around, as well.

This place is so great. It combines all of my impulse buy favorites into one store: kitchen gadgets, gourmet condiments, funky housewares and more. This would be a great place to find a wedding or housewarming gift, whether your friend is the classic cast-​iron skillet type, the chef seeking Mario Batali brand gear, the foodie who loves exotic teas and local treats like roasted pecan butter, or the hipster in need of an ironic apron. When I moved into my current apartment my aunt visited Taste in my honor and brought me irreverent cocktail napkins, a «Butter Boy» (dispenses butter for your corn on the cob), and a thing that makes toast with the image of the Virgin Mary on it, so I’ll let you guess which of the above categories I fall into.

Cute little store in Decatur full of food and gift items. The items they carry rival those in snobby foodie stores on the coasts but are rationally priced.

This store is a hidden gem. If you are looking for anything from unique greeting cards to high end cookware, you will find it here. The owner of the shop always gives great recommendations and a brief background on the items you are purchasing. They usually have some really great food samples by the register, so don’t miss out!

I want everything in Taste. Their selection of kitchenwares is simply superb. Their collection of eclectic gifts and household items always makes me laugh. Such a great addition to Decatur.

My friend Alexa discovered this place and couldn’t stop talking about how «awesome» the «cool kitchen supplies» was.
She was totally right! Apparently the contents of your kitchen pantry can be as stylish as that of your bedroom closet. Taste presents an array of trendy platters, dishes, utensils — pratical items made modern and fashionable. They also have bizarre snacks such as the lime salsa Alexa bought. To be honest, the most interesting thing about it was the container (which probably wasn ‘t worth the money). At least the green jar looked cool resting in the cabinet. While I found the store cute and unique, I personally wouldn’t want to spend money this way. I might however return around Mother’s Day. This place is perfect for buying expensive gifts you would feel guilty purchasing for yourself. And even if you aren’t in the mood to splurge, Taste makes for enjoyable window shopping!

Great little shop in downtown Decatur if you’re looking for a cool gift or something interesting to add to your own kitchen. It was hard for me to not walk out of Taste with a couple hundred bucks worth of coffee and tea items. Or the gourmet Vosges chocolate bars…
I had a nice chat with the owner about the price and quality of various cast iron utensils… very knowledgeable and fun to talk shop with. Not to mention he was blasting Johnny Cash the whole time I was in the store. Kitchen stores with good taste in music score big with me.

Like The Cook’s Warehouse, Taste makes you want to buy everything in the store, even if you’re just a novice cook. Taste has kitchen appliances and utensils as well as modest home accents. I spent about thirty minutes gazing cook books, playing with trinkets and convincing myself that I needed to expand my cooking tool collection. The store is so vivid and welcoming; it just makes you want to spend.
Taste doesn’t have a website, however it’s like a small Crate & Barrel nestled in the heart of downtown Decatur. Whenever I go the associates are very helpful and friendly. For more information call (404) 370‑1863. Taste, Smart Kitchen & Home Essentials!