Main Street Marketplace

This is a MUST STOP spot on Historic Main Street. Be warned– bring CASH to pay, plastic is no good here.
Main Street Marketplace is one of my favorites for browsing. It is a bit like a rustic Penzeys Spices and Bed Bath & Beyond mashed together. They sell everything from home décor, to inventive kitchen gadgets, to spices at Main Street Marketplace.
A few of my favorite items here: Shepard Hooks, cute potpourri that is one dollar a scoop, raspberry jalapeño pepper jelly, loose teas, and dip/​dessert mixes that are great to have on hand for sudden visitors.
The smell of this store makes it hard to leave. This store, and everything about, is why people come to Historic Main Street.

Nope, have gone in couple of times. It’s just odd owner always seems like he’s paranoid when you come in. I don’t know it’s just not for me.

A must-​visit every time I visit Main Street. Knowledgable staff. Great variety. Love it!

Wow, I just read the review of the lady that claimed the owners were rude and racist. I’m just now sure what store this lady was in– NEVER, I repeat NEVER have I heard anything so dead wrong. I have been shopping there for over 10 years and I know the owners personally, and this could net be further from the truth. Parents are asked to get samples for their children and I surely understand that since who wants to eat after some kid has scooped dips with their fingers. Really, it is a sanitary thing. Funny that this lady would say they don’t like children since I have seen on a number of occasions the owner and staff giving children candy which is kept in a bag behind the counter just for giving away. Must have been a bad day for this lady. I’d address the racist remarks but it is so ridiculous that anyone who has shopped there knows it just is not true or believable.
Enough of this, Main Street Marketplace is a GREAT family place to shop. Prices are much lower than grocery stores and other specialty foods markets and the selection of Americana gifts is the best on the street. Keep up the good work guys, the 99.99% of us enjoy your shop and the atmosphere.

I was sampling dips to get a gift. And I found four great dips that were zesty and meat-​free.
They all can be made with sour cream or a mix of sour cream and mayo.
Then served with vegetables, or the standard chips or pretzels.
There are so many wonderful spices and blends here. Lots of things you won’t find in the corner market, including many unique barbeque rubs.
Lots of butters and marmelades/​jams/​jellies. I also got a pint of pumpkin butter that tasted so fabulous.
Coffees, teas, salad dressings, salsas and other dips, soup mixes and dessert mixes.
It’s always a treat to browse through this store.

I have always loved the Main Street Marketplace… it’s a small shop that has three rooms full of spicy deliciousness. The first room has a whole wall of spices of all kinds, packaged in small tubs, and very inexpensive. From marjoram to steak rub to fancy salts to catnip, you can find it all here.
The second room is for barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and dips… lots of dip mixes. On any given day, you can try at least 10 of them, maybe some hot sauce, jams, or pickle relish. They are all made by small companies, many of them local and all of them charming and tasty!
The third room has a lot of miscellaneous jars of sauces, pickles, honey, you name it. Sprinkled throughout all of the rooms are antiques, crafts, kitchen gadgets, and art. Last time I was there, I bought some vintage cookie cutters that I remembered from when I was a kid!
This is the best place on Main Street to get local gifts — just get a basket, fill it full of these inexpensive goodies, and there you go!
The only thing to keep in mind is that they do not accept credit cards, only cash and checks. In my opinion, that just adds to the charm!

One of my favorite places to go in Main street. It feels so ‘me.’ And it smells so inviting. Do yourself a favor, check it out.

Oh man! I was floored walking in here. I don’t know how I missed it when a group of us came for the holiday walk in St. Chuck, but this is a foodie heaven!
They sell all sorts of food items, including spices (from them, not some brand name), loose tea in many flavors, dips, sauces, salad dressings, baking mixes, drink mixes and more.
The cool thing is that they have many of these foods available to sample. I tried several things that were so good that I bought them, whereas I wouldn’t have without the taste. Genius marketing! As I walked around with my hands full of unexpected finds, a lady came up to me and offered me a basket. Score! I bet that happens frequently.
I walked away with two dips (ranch and parmasan peppercorn), creamy cucumber dressing, vanilla chai tea, a couple other versions of tea, and some spices. All for $ 30.
This will definitely on my «Must stop» list for St. Charles shopping!
Also, the listing here got it wrong about credit cards — they DO NOT accept cards, just cash. I had to run down the street to the ATM to get it. Be sure to bring it, because you’ll be sure to buy a lot of stuff there!

Another great spot on Main Street in Saint Chuck for picking up goodies to create gift baskets. Or better yet, mixes and goodies to help you look like a shining star at the holiday party.
If you are looking for gift ideas, for that friend or family member who is always in the kitchen this is the place to shop. You will come out with all sorts of spices, glazes and marinades. I was amazed at the huge selection of Hot Sauces. Who knew there are so many ways to get heartburn.
Pat C. is right, there are so many options, that a cook could get dizzy.
Bad Byron’s Butt Rub! I had to buy it just for the name.

Can’t wait to try the buffalo wing sauce we got today! Never disappointed with Skip’s recommendations! Also have to say that I always get compliments on the home décor items! Love this shop, by far one of my faves on main street, or anywhere for that matter! You have to get in and try their samples of awesome dressings, dips, and desserts!