The Wooden Spoon

The owner of this store is very rude. She plays favorites among people shopping in her store and will outright ignore some shoppers. It really is a shame because the store really does have some cute things in it. The prices are high so if you want something standard you are better off going to a chain store, though.

I enjoy coming here whenever I can. Here, they sell kitchen gadgets and things I might be interested in regards to cooking. They also sell lotions and soaps, post cards, displays for kitchen and yard. This little place is SO cool and I can easily spend an hour walking around in here and check every item that catch my eyes.
I have bought several cute items here for my cooking.
However, I do come here for something specific at times which is «Camille Beckman» vitamin E lotion. It works for me really well. It’s one of my fave hand lotion and they always have it available, and come in many scents but I prefer the unscented-​always. I check this place out often to see if anything new comes in or I just come in and ask «what’s new»?

I recently began baking and decorating cookies as a hobby. A friend recommended this place. Despite reading a few bitter reviews from years ago, I decided to check it out in search of cookie cutters
Wow is all I can say. I was greeted with friendly smiles and immediately found the enormous selection of cookie cutters. So vast was the selection, my mind went blank as to what I was looking for.
Within moments a lovely lady came over to offer assistance. I told her about my new hobby and she even suggested some fun cookie cutters.
I walked out of there with 7 new cookie cutters for less than $ 10 (much cheaper than ordering on the internet) and am actually going back today with my list of cookie cutters.
I also browsed their selection of cooking goodies and was impressed with the variety as well as lots of unique stuff you won’t find at the bigger stores.
The customer service, prices and environment means I will be back again and again.
Only negative: Where was the kitty cat I keep reading about???

this place is so cute & inspiring! the cat just makes it that more fun! unique things & good prices!

So I purposely went down to Edmonds tonight to «Saturday small business shop».
(being a small business owner myself.)
I shopped in 5 different stores buying Christmas gifts.
First-​Dear owner — the lady wearing a red– crinkle shirt– short very layered spiky — blonde hair– rang me out.
Not even a «thank you for shopping here».
«Thank you for coming in».
Not even a simple ‚” thank you”. Nothing.
2^nd-​so disappointed in «every store not even doing a 10% discount.»
(Seriously — your competing with the big corporate discounts this weekend.)
Do you understand most people are going ’ out of their way’ to support small business and shop local if we come down there Saturday .(?)
I even went to a Boutique in Seattle– guess what 10% off everything in store in addition several things 30% off. Staff so thankful and helpful — even thank you so much.(take a lesson).
I can’t even tell you how disappointing your staff didn’t even say «thank you for coming in».
I’m floored.
I won’t be back next year.

Living in town, I always check here to support a local business before going elsewhere. I am surprised at the negative reviews. They don’t jump on you when you come in and are happy if you are just browsing but are quick to help if you have a question or can’t find what you want. They have a surprising variety of stock for a small store and I am glad they have a visible presence in our downtown.

Cute stuff and all, but zero help especially with what seemed like 4 people working in such a small shop.
They had a bunch of good supplies for cake making as well as some pasta-​making tools I’ve never seen before.
I’ll need to wear a respirator if I ever step into this place again. They have a giant cat that sleeps on the cash register area. I’ve been sneezing my brains the rest of the day!!!

I don’t understand the low review ratings. I’ve always had a great experience going into the store… The people working are friendly, even give out advice as to where to eat… which is nice… They have an awesome selection of cookie cutters (I found the dog bone cookie cutter for around 95 cents) and I found the soufflé dishes I’ve been looking for at $ 3.95. it’s solid, the right size and for me, the right price… (seeing as how online they around $ 10 for 4, not including S&H.) I’ve yet to be asked about having cash over a card. They do order things for you if they don’t have it. This is a small, quaint store, but with all the basics you’ll need. They even had my silicon basting brush for $ 4.95 (I went to williams-​sonoma, and found em for 16 – 20). This store is awesome! Totally recommend it…

My wife and I walked into this store and was very pleased with the selection of the high quality items that were available for sale. That was the only good part of our experience. The associate with the blonde hair acted liked she was put out to answer any question asked, degraded her co worker, wasnt helpful at all, and was as interesting as a dirt sandwich. ZERO PEOPLE SKILLS!!! I wanted to leave and not buy the items we found but my wife really wanted them. I can tell you this that I will NEVER go to The Wooden Spoon again. I will gladly pay more to a business that wants my business. Dont waste your time going to The Wooden Spoon!

You ROCK, I’ve been searching for years for this really neat jar opener and you carry it. If you want the ultimate Jar Opener go in and tell them you are looking for a jar opener the lifts up like a jack they will direct you to the right spot. Thank you Carol

At first I was a little bummed when I walked in. I am into hardcore kitchen gadgetry. Don’t be fooled by all the cutesy tableware at the front of the store. They have some solid accessories in the back nook. They have an excellent selection of cookie cutters which I will be sure to raid come next Christmas. They also have all manner of cute little tart pans and mini moulds. Nice selection. Nice store.

Of course, it is a good start that this store is in the heart of downtown Edmonds. Makes it easy to shop local when i have choices like this.
The Wooden Spoon makes the most of their small floorspace to pack in a wide variety of kitchen gear, and even seasonal specialty stuff. The ladies who run the place are always quick to help me navigate to the right aisle, or even special order things they don’t have in stock. (tell them you heard about my new pizza stone: gigantic, rectangular, and made in USA)
Pillars of the community, they contribute regularly to charity events, and actively solicit your change for the food bank. Oh, and the store kitty is quite tolerant of my dogs…
Small business done right!

I don’t know if I caught this place on a bad day or what. I felt like I was a huge bother. I asked one woman about cookie stamps and at first I thought she didn’t hear me and then I realized that she was intentionally taking her time to look up and answer me. Even then she looked annoyed and let her coworker answer.
I ended up buying three cookie cutters which cost $ 2.79. I was asked if I had cash and unfortunately like most people these days, I don’t usually carry cash. The woman seemed so put off that I asked my partner if she had any and she did not. Honestly, if you’re that upset about the extra charge (isn’t it usually .25 or .50?), I’d rather you just asked me to pay the difference than act all passive aggressive about it. So many small businesses do this nowadays and I don’t mind at all. I’d rather pay the difference than make a struggling small business pay it.
I don’t think I’ll be back and it’s too bad since I’m starting to really get into baking and cooking and I frequent Edmonds fairly often.
I’m giving three stars because I’m going to assume it was a bad day and being a small business I assume you’re struggling like so many others. Otherwise it was a 1 star experience.

The women running the place have a good handle on what they have in stock. They seem to remember their clients also. Prices are as good as anywhere else. For me, being in Edmonds is a bonus… less driving time and I don’t have to hit the mall.

Kitchy kitchen decorations and supplies, gifts for the person who has everything except a ceramic, smooth-​action garlic press. The best part of this store is that its located in downtown Edmonds and the window shopping is great there!