Cornucopia

It was love at first sight. The moment I walked in and saw the large selection of Lodge cast iron pots, I knew this was going to be a store for me. As I continued through the store, I found more and more items that I wanted to make my kitchen complete. It was as if I fell into my own Pinterest List; Gadgets and Gizmos for my Kitchen.
I was totally blown away by the huge and I do mean HUGE selection of cookie cutters. Then I was blown even further away when I saw the price. Each and everyone of these cutters were only $ 1. I went totally crazy finding at least one to match the personality of everyone on my holiday list. I’m going to work the cutters into the bows on their main gift.
After shopping the main floor, I worked my down to the basement where I was totally blown away yet again. The basement was full of Fiesta Ware of every imaginable color; including my favorite color ORANGE. They had everything from plates, mugs, platters, bowls and pitchers. These dishes will make your next dinner party, so colorful.
My most favorite item that I found in the entire store was also in the basement. They carry Peterboro Baskets and the prices were so reasonable. I love a great picnic basket and Peterboro has been making them in New Hampshire since 1884. I still have my mothers’, but now I think I want one of my own.
The gentleman working, as well as the lady both were friendly and knowledgeable. They both did suggestive selling without being high pressure. I’ll be back, I’ve fallen in love with this great little kitchen store.

Next stop on the Kirkwood Romp (since I didn’t buy anything at Strange Doughnuts, but I went in and smelled). All of my girlfriends bought doughnuts. I declined. That is the smallest store I’ve ever been to in my life. Meaning Strange Donuts.
Dang, I like Cornucopia. I’ve been here before, but I was not on Unilocal then.
They’ve got so many kitchen utensils and great vessels, not to mention the gadgets, sauces. An amazing amalgam of offerings. But there are a lot things in here that you can get cheaper (same brands) at Target or Bed Bath and Beyond.
I got ½ pound of four coffees. I let them do the grinding, though I’ve got a grinder.
The grinder man told me I could get 2 pots from each ¼ pound.
The coffees: ½ pound each — decaf southern pecan, decaf vanilla nut cream, crème brulee and chocolate raspberry. $ 32.28. I can still smell them.

Every time I stop in this store I buy something. Unlike the kitchen items I have bought from other locations, every item has held up (with fairly heavy use). Service is helpful and honest. A great resource of quality and selection for the serious cook.

Incredibly friendly gentlemen at this place. We chatted while my wife poked around the store. Saw they sharpened knives, inquired, and they did my pocket knife just as a favor! I don’t report this to be the expectation, but their friendly gesture won my business. Just returned with all of my kitchen knives… had them done within the hour. For real, for real.

Super cute, packed little place. Every kitchen gadget known to man is sold here, along with some food items, candles and more. I’ve found lots of things here that I couldn’t find anywhere else. Service is a hit or miss — the last time I went, I asked the lady for something and she told me to go downstairs. I had to look around awhile to find it. There wasn’t anyone else in the store, so she easily could’ve taken me there. Prices here are high, so I really only go if I need something high quality or something in a niche that’s hard to find elsewhere. I like it though and will keep going for those things!

Really nice place for kitchen items, and I love their bottom floor with giant colorful plates/​bowls/​pots!
Huge cookie cutter selection and tons of cooking gadgets and things, along with a huge coffee and tea selection…
Although I didn’t find anything I wanted and their baking section could have more, it’s a cute place to check out if you like kitchen products or tea/​coffee!

If you need something for your kitchen, this place will probably have it. The store is 2 levels with a basement area, mostly filled with La Creuset potware.
They have an extensive coffee and tea selection.
Most items appear to have fair prices.

I’m a terrible cook but I love cooking stores. I visit them everywhere I go. Imagine my surprise when I discovered the best one ever, right here in my home town.
Walter and his team do a great job of picking the cool stuff, so you know you’ll see the latest and greatest, but they have all the basics too.
When I was doing the Atkins Diet and made a lot of egg salad, one day it occurred to me, «The Ritz Carlton probably doesn’t use one of these flimsy wire egg slicer things that make a huge mess.» I went to Cornucopia and said that. Scott replied, «No, I suspect they used one of these» and he whipped out a super duper egg slicer with blades. In and out in less than 5 minutes.
Parking tip: They’re on crazy busy Kirkwood Road in downtown Kirkwood, but there’a a parking lot in the back.

I love Cornucopia. Tucked unassumedly on busy Kirkwood Road, the whole atmosphere changes when you walk into the shop. It’s really relaxed cooking heaven. There is everything that you could possibly need for cooking, and if they don’t happen to have it, which is unlikely, they are more than happy to order it for you. They have all the top-​level pots and pans, especially my favorites All-​Clad and Le Creuset, plus some European ones. They have baking sheets and every kitchen utensil known to man. They have a side collection of mixes and jams, along with coffee and tea. They even have small kitchen appliances. Downstairs is a virtual treasure chest of fiestaware and more LeCreuset along with picnic baskets for sale. There is so much to look at; I could spend hours in this store, just browsing. I’m not sure pricewise how it compares to other stores, such as Crate and Barrel or Williams Sonoma, but the fact that it is a mom-​and-​pop store with a special atmosphere makes it worth the visit.

Ms T and I made a return visit here after being here about two years ago looking for a double French bread loaf pan. That visit was successful and this year it was about Christmas shopping for daughter Katie T and Ms T’s sister. We ended up dropping a lot more than we had planned, not because of the prices, but because we found things we liked at reasonable prices. This is a very nice kitchen store in the great community of Kirkwood. I love that it is packed with stuff and it is fun just looking, if you like to cook and like good equipment. They also have a few gourmet food items. It is certainly a good place to shop for gifts. At our age, we really are not buying a lot of cooking gear so we don’t know where there are other places like this other than Williams-​Sonoma. I suggest you shop here first before paying the prices at W-​S.

Fellow cooks, beware: you are bound to spend some dough at Cornucopia because there’s pretty much something for everyone here!
Cornucopia carries all sorts of goodies for your kitchen, from Le Creuset dutch ovens and an extensive All-​Clad collection to gadgets, gizmos and utensils to glassware, kitchen décor, linens and cookbooks. They even offer a wide variety of bulk coffee and tea and they have a good selection of Stonewall Kitchens treats (marinades, jams, mixes – you know, all the good stuff).
One of the best things about Cornucopia is their sales. Justin and I made off with a 12-​quart All-​Clad stockpot for only $ 99, when normally they’re $ 300 smackers! And if you love to bake, you’ll be pleased to find a wide variety of baking pans and sheets AND about a gazillion cookie cutters, along with a really great selection of colored sugars, icing dyes and decorating tools. My Mardi Gras king cake just wouldn’t have been as lovely without the help of Cornucopia!
The service is friendly, but not in-​your-​face (which I like), the selection is good and I usually have to exercise restraint whenever I’m in the store. Whether you’re the cook or just looking for a gift, you’re bound to find SOMEthing at Cornucopia. And if you don’t, well – just give me the cash you would’ve spent. I’m always in the market for more cookie cutters. :)