Lacey T.
Yelp
OMG I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!
Do not be deterred by Helvetia Market's a-bit-out-of-the-way-ness. If I lived closer, I would absolutely do the vast majority of my weekly grocery shopping here. I am still tempted to do it, though an hour and a half drive is maybe pushing it. You could really get anything you needed here, though with the caveat that you'll pay more than a traditional grocery store. But if it makes financial sense for you, Helvetia Farm Market is so worth supporting as they provide incredibly high quality, thoughtfully procured and well-made goods, a vast variety of which are local.
Standouts for me include local Willamette Valley and TMK Creamery cheeses, duck and quail eggs, Honey Mama chocolate, Kachka Lavka vareniki, pasture raised beef and pork, a variety of Sungold Farms Cornmeal and many other grains. There are so many condiments and preserves, wines, cider, and other beverages. They had a great variety of sweets including many local chocolates. Even local handmade taffy! The produce section was quite large for a smaller store, and I adored the bunches of herbs wrapped with an edible flower. Like, what a tiny little touch that makes it feel so special! They serve coffee and tea, and had a sweet little bakery case (and, if I recall correctly, I think some bistro tables for enjoying your treats outside). Their front patio was covered in so many lovingly cared for annuals and perennials, plus they had a cute houseplant display and seeds inside. They also had a variety of home goods that would make great gifts.
The employees were friendly, and I seriously just felt charmed the entire time (probably at least an hour - I didn't want to leave!) I was there.