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March 2024 by Glenn Schiff
The older lady with the mask behind the counter that helped me is Snaky and made a RUDE comment.
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September 2023 by Jewels Lutovsky
Check this shop out as it has a lot of different items and gifts. I bought a set of 3 jams from Girl Meets Dirt as a gift to an outdoorsy friend and client. Excited to add it to her other gifts. She has two kids so they could all have a PB&J sandwich with a different jam.
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July 2023 by robert destaffany
A very nice old island specialty shop. Cindy DeStaffany and her staff are happy to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Definitely a must see when visiting San Juan Island.
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October 2022 by rosa p
Hondashi, lingonberry jam, celtic grey salt, sambal olek, cute stickers
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February 2022 by K K.
Love this place! I hope it can survive the pandemic plus the bad reviews -- those reviews are all about being "watched or the number of signs they have. First- this small community really takes care of each other and is SMALL! I feel sad they depend on tourists who aren't respectful or understanding of that. I appreciate and applaud them for going the extra mile and being careful and cautious. It show me they are a lot and are helping protect people. With that said, I felt a bit watched too but I imagine they must have quite a bit of theft to warrant such worry. All those small treats in tiny hidden spaces - they carry a lot for such a small store. Big chains like Safeway are having trouble - imagine what it does to a tiny shop like this. You can tell they carefully select the items making sure to have a nice variety of imported treats hard to find and local treats supporting other businesses. I don't mind being watched as long as I'm not being targeted and they certainly weren't doing that. For those of you worried or bothered by a shop owner who is watchful, go down the street to Kings. For those of you who don't mind someone watching after you (and available to answer questions) delight in this unique shop and drop a few bucks to keep it here! I got some amazing crackers, supplements, local artist card, UK biscuits, anise candies, almonds, and a spatula I've been needing! Super happy with everything.
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January 2022 by Siri Thorson
I love this place so much. A wonderfully curated selection of everything I want to eat and use in the kitchen. The best spot for stocking stuffers as well. Thank you Gourmet’s Galley for always making the holidays so special and delicious.
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January 2022 by Paul Follow me Instagram villas_gardens
Full of treasures
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June 2021 by Mer P.
This store has a fun assortment of gourmet gadgets and goods, including many difficult-to-find European items. There is a sign on the door that I roughly translated as "no laughing or other merrymaking allowed." Upon entering I was not greeted or acknowledged, but I was watched closely as I perused the offerings. I'd read the reviews indicating the hostile aura of the shop, but I was drawn in by the promise of eclectic offerings. If you're a foodie, I'd recommend checking it out. But you have been warned: you'll not be getting the warm and fuzzies from the "staff."
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April 2021 by Dennis D.
I have been shopping here for years. I think this is a great shop because it has quality products, fairly wide selection for its size, helpful staff, and very competitive prices.
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September 2020 by Elena S.
The store front can not be less welcoming. The store windows lecture potential customers to NOT come in to buy anything not "essential" and have many huge signs (at least 5 that I saw) with language that is condescending to customers. Example: "Why are the isles closed and shelves empty? Some of you get so excited about our selection that you totally forget to maintain the required distance. We will increase access when you think you will remember. " Are you kidding me? I'm all for being careful about COVID precautions, but who wants to buy or even come in to a store with this kind of demeaning attitude towards customers?
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July 2020 by Audrey S.
I love this shop, it is one of my very favorites on the whole island! I have lived in Friday Harbor for nearly 5 years and I'm grateful that I don't have to go to the mainland to look for specialty items. I take issue with some of the unfavorable reviews obviously left by tourists. The owners are wonderful people, but can you imagine being overrun by tourists for just a few months out of the year? It's hard not to be cranky sometimes when people are rude, demanding or disrespectful. Being polite and courteous goes a long way and is usually treated in kind. This isn't Disneyland!
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January 2020 by Cassidy C.
Beware of stuck-up lady. My boyfriend and I walked in and the staff (possibly the owner) started yelling at us "now children; this isn't a playground!". Momentarily we thought she was kidding because we are both adults and had been doing nothing to warrant this reaction but soon realized she was sincerely calling us children and telling us how to behave which left us feeling very disrespected and confused. I wouldn't go back into that negative environment if you paid me. Stay clear of Gourmet's Galley unless you want to ruin your day.
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November 2019 by Sue P.
I learned a LOT about this store on this website: thegourmetsgalley.com - you should read it before you shop there...
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October 2019 by Em B.
Not the most welcoming of staff. The woman working there (owner, I suspect) was clearly watching me to make sure that I wasn't stealing anything. She crept up on me in one aisle and wasn't expecting me to be standing there. She seemed startled. I think that was the most enjoyable moment of my visit. I'll skip this location next time.
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October 2017 by Ron Micjan
This was my wife's favorite place to shop in Friday Harbor...was. Mom was in town from Michigan and cruising with us on the boat, so a tour through Friday Harbor was in order. I went to the sporting goods store for crabbing gear, while Mom and the wife went to the galley store. They both picked out some nice items to buy and took them to the counter. The proprietor would not accept my Mom's visa card since it was not signed and instead had CHECK ID PLEASE on the signature panel. Yeah, technically a merchant is not supposed to accept a card without a signature on it, but checking ID is far more important that comparing a signature and this would not even be an issue if the merchant had installed a chip card reader (really, get with the 2017 program), then the proprietor was rude about it. Mom is 75 years old, she gets along with everyone, makes friends everywhere she goes and not quite the type to be passing bad credit cards, especially buying decorative local artsy coasters in a tourist town. The rude proprietor was doing Mom a favor, since she found the same coasters at a gallery around the corner for less money a few minutes later. There is really no excuse for being rude to an elderly customer, when they are supporting your establishment. There are better ways to get your point across. We will not be shopping here again.
