The Essential Ingredient

Amazing store with amazing range! They stock all kinds of things that I would have otherwise needed to look online to find. The prices are quite good for what they sell, too, but it's still more than your regular groceries, naturally.

I’m not sure if everything in this store is ‘essential’ but it is very difficult to walk out with things you just ‘want’ and can’t resist - so buyer beware! This store is beautifully fitted out with an amazing array of culinary goodies and gourmet treats as well as real essential ingredients for the kitchen and bar. They also have an interesting cheese and pasta selection as well as irresistible chocolates and biscuits. Coffee is also on offer. ☕️😊❣️💕

7 star actually. This was my first visit after a friend recommended it to me some months ago, saying it was her favourite shop for kitchenware & ingredients. She was being understated I think. This shop is beyond awesome. The range is incredible, from local artisan producers up to really top shelf products such as Shun knives as well as Kazumi and a bunch of top quality German knives. I am on a walking stick and bought more than I could carry. No problem. Lexie found a box and then carried it to my car - about 100-150m away. Where do you get service like that these days? Absolutely brilliant. I will be going back again. And several more against after that.

A Cheese room and a great find a very nice Beaufort king of the Alpine cheeses more than just a fine aged Comte

I just found this place by accident and what a find! All the cookware you could ever need, helpful knowledgeable staff, a great range of cook books and a cold room full of cheese. I’m in heaven! Bought a huge book that I am devouring with my eyes until I get home and start trying some of the recipes. My husband and I also enjoyed a selection from the cheese room for our lunch. Yum. I have added this to my favourite places and look forward to checking out the Sydney store when I go home. Congratulations on a shop well done!

A terrific place for foodies. A bit expensive though. A very good cheese room and helpful staff.

This is a really good kitchen shop!

Unbelievable range of cooking ware, gifts and gourmet ingredients, including a fantastic selection of high quality cheese. Very friendly staff and attentive service.

Very good and great staff who are helpful and friendly. A bit pricey though...

Excellent shopping experience in Canberra. Amazing products. I love this shop because it is one of the stockists of my favourite herb and spice range - Herbie's Spices. Street parking and parking at rear. Wheelchair accessible. Coffee available and some tasty cookies for sale. Good retail spot for gifts - especially for Christmas.