Jacobsons

All is fine at this pricey store – until it’s not. When I returned an expensive yet under-​baked, inedible loaf of bread I got neither an apology nor another loaf of bread, just attitude and arguments. I won’t be back

An eclectic purveyor of delectable cheeses, fine jams, chutneys, prepared foods, chocolates, housewares right down to the fabulous bling! It’s always a delightful experience for the eyes and the senses. Great, patient and knowledge staff. A real gem in the heart of Beechwood Village.

This is a cool store if you want a nice, high end gift for someone who loves food. They have a large range of specialty items, especially from England, and gourmet fresh and frozen snacks in addition to hand made chocolates, artisan cheeses and bread (Art is In. Yum!) They also sell kitchen gadgets and some home décor.
I’m sure I’ll be back to Jacobson’s, which is normally enough for a fourth star from me, but I had a hard time going above three stars because it is quite expensive. For things that you could find at other stores in Ottawa you can almost certainly get a better price by shopping elsewhere. If you are not on a budget, though, and want to be able to go to one store and find something for someone who loves their kitchen then I’d be shocked if you couldn’t a very nice gift for whoever is on your list. (I’m a student, so my time is still worth less than my money and I shop around.)
I will say, though, that the staff at Jacobson’s is *extremely* friendly, knowledgable and helpful — and this earns them the fourth star. I was extremely satisfied with the customer service on both of my visits. I bought rilettes and patés (that I otherwise couldn’t find without making a trip to Quebec) and beautiful chocolates, all as Christmas gifts which were wrapped wonderfully by the staff.
I can’t make Jacobson’s a regular part of my shopping routine, but it’s good to know that it’s around.

Jacobsons has a lot of specialty food items that you won’t find anywhere else. It is great for picking up something interesting on the way to a dinner party. There are lots of dips, dressings, oils and sauces along the walls of the stores.
There is a huge display of gourmet chocolates and another display with cheeses. There are samples scattered around the store of antipasto type items (cheese, meats, croustinis).
You could find lots of gifts for a food-​lover friend here, from wooden serving items, glasses and large mixing bowls, kitchen towels and mitts, just to name a few ideas.
Another section of the store has jewelry (some made by a jewelry designer who designed a necklace for Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City!). There are also candles and many fine home items.
A woman who was working in the store took me on sort of a tour of the store and was very knowledgeable and helpful about everything. She was very enthusiastic.
Great service and great options.

A fine, fine selection!
Jacobson’s does not carry every item from product lines, they choose the best offerings for you. So the shelves have offerings of the ‘favourite things’ of the owner and the ladies who work there.
Personal favourites: Duchy organics fennel tea; rosette de lyon chardonnay or herbed salami; caramel chocolate enrobed pistachios; art-​is-​in bread; la sauvagine cheese; frozen spinach pizza.
They have added a fine selection of frozen foods.
The ladies working there are all very helpful, and you will delight in the cheeses, all available for sampling.