Strange Brew

This is a great little store, hidden in the back behind a hair salon (the door is in the back on the left side). They offer a great selection of jewelry, incense, candles and books among other things. The thing I love best is their bulk herbs. They also have quite the variety of oils. I recommend trying the relaxing tea; sometimes sold bulk, other times in bags. It's a blend of all your relaxing herbs and has been a staple purchase of mine form this store for a decade or more. It really works!

This store is a hidden treasure. All things esoteric, strange and beautiful! I bought a sterling silver ring with a turquoise stone to replace my old wedding band. It cost 15 dollars and is beautiful! Anyone interested in herbal remedies should read up on the subject, and then come to Strange Brew to stock up on herbs! They have an incredible supply of herbs! I have read much on the subject of herbs to heal and also to open the mind, etc. and yet was surprised to find here so many herbs I had never even heard of! Also they do tarot readings! If that's not cool enough, it's also a tattoo parlour! I plan to get a druid symbol tattooed on me in the near future and I will give this place a go!

Absolutely amazing place for a variety of needs and nuances - decent selection of reasonably priced incense, candles (natural beeswax and other varieties), crystals, and various trinkets. A large selection of books about "new age" and Pagan subjects, and of course a well-rated tattoo parlor (I personally have never used this service so I can't comment on that). They also regularly have in-house tarot readers, but they are quite booked so call ahead.  

What I really love about this place is the herbs and essential oils. Want a rare herb for your tea? for cooking? for cursing your landlord (kidding, maybe)? They have it! I also get my own custom blend "perfume" here. I have one of the lovely ladies at the counter blend a mix of essential oils of my choosing and I wear it very sparingly on my pulse points or mix a few drops of it with lotion. I get insane compliments on it, it's super cheap compared to perfume, more natural and a little goes a LONG way. Being it isn't 60% alcohol like most perfume it doesn't just evaporate off after a few hours.

The service here is usually super good and friendly - don't feel intimidated by the witchcraft/pagan aspect of this shop if that isn't your thing. There are many other reasons to enjoy this cool, off the beaten path little store, including a unique selection of home decor, jewelry, and earthy clothing. After Myth & Magic went out on Elmwood this is the only store in the area that heavily caters to this niche and boy they do it right.