Mendocino Jam Shop Reviews & Testimonials

4.4 (172)

Reviews: 172


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86% of customers would recommend Mendocino Jam Shop

Lauren S.

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Cotati, CA

"I stopped in here with a friend on a recent girls weekend, and at first glance, it's a charming little shop.  Jams galore!  Jam TASTINGS, even!  How quaint.  Very cute at first.The jam is okay.  Not bad, but not great.  But I'm a jam fan, as is my friend, so of course we're thinking "we should get some! we're on vacation!"  We can't find pric..." Read more

10 years ago

Leyna V.

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Laguna Hills, CA

"I would have to agree with some of the negative reviews below. Although I don't want to take credits away from this lovely place offering one of the best Jams and Preserves I've had, I do agree they need a service make over.I've been in this store many times, I enjoy buying the Raspberry Jam to bring home among other Jams as well as spicy mustard for..." Read more

11 years ago

Leyna V.

Leyna V. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Laguna Hills, CA

"I would have to agree with some of the negative reviews below. Although I don't want to take credits away from this lovely place offering one of the best Jams and Preserves I've had, I do agree they need a service make over. I've been in this store many times, I enjoy buying the Raspberry Jam to bring home among other Jams as well as spicy mustard for my Da..." Read more

11 years ago

Winnie W.

Winnie W. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

"Diana's review is spot on!  The owner at this shop is unfriendly and completely not engaging.  We stopped by to try out and intended to buy their supposedly famous mustard.  From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, there were absolutely ZERO eye contact or any greetings!!  We tried out their mustard sample and every time we touched..." Read more

11 years ago

Rob M.

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INCLINE VLG, NV

"Wow, I just read the review from the woman from Berkeley and I'm writing this review for just the opposite reason.My daughter bought me one of their chutneys for my birthday, I opened it and did not like it very much neither the consistency nor taste suited me. It was not much like the traditional chutneys I prefer. I called the shop, told them my pr..." Read more

11 years ago

Rob M. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

INCLINE VLG, NV

"Wow, I just read the review from the woman from Berkeley and I'm writing this review for just the opposite reason. My daughter bought me one of their chutneys for my birthday, I opened it and did not like it very much neither the consistency nor taste suited me. It was not much like the traditional chutneys I prefer. I called the shop, told them my problem..." Read more

11 years ago

Matthew G.

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Saint Helena, CA

"OVERPRICED.I'm sorry to have to open the review with that, but I do (or, to put an exclamation point on it, perhaps I should have written "HOLE IN WALLET")Which is not to say the stuff is bad. It isn't. Most of it is good -- in particular: all of the mustards (very spicy -- not from chili peppers or anything, just pure, intense mustar..." Read more

11 years ago

Matthew G.

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Saint Helena, CA

"OVERPRICED. I'm sorry to have to open the review with that, but I do (or, to put an exclamation point on it, perhaps I should have written "HOLE IN WALLET") Which is not to say the stuff is bad. It isn't. Most of it is good -- in particular: all of the mustards (very spicy -- not from chili peppers or anything, just pure, intense mustard flavor!), rhubarb..." Read more

11 years ago

Diana B.

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Berkeley, CA

"Cute little shop, run by a horrible, rude woman.  We tasted all the samples on the table and loved everything, but when we went to the counter to buy something, the proprietress was cold and insulting.  Rather than help us find things, she found fault with questions we asked, as if the shelf-location of her products were self-evident and we were impertinent..." Read more

12 years ago

Diana B.

Diana B. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Berkeley, CA

"Cute little shop, run by a horrible, rude woman. We tasted all the samples on the table and loved everything, but when we went to the counter to buy something, the proprietress was cold and insulting. Rather than help us find things, she found fault with questions we asked, as if the shelf-location of her products were self-evident and we were impertinent..." Read more

12 years ago

Nicole M.

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San Francisco, CA

"They stock Carol Hall's line of jams and jellies. The lemon buttery jam is one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted. They also have a nice selction of mustards and fruit butters."

12 years ago

Corinne d.

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San Francisco, CA

"Even though the store is in an old, old building and not wheelchair accessible, I was able to taste the jams and purchase some of the ones I like [I'd like to try all of them, so, I'm sure I'll be going to mendojams dot com, their website]!"

13 years ago

Corinne d.

Corinne d. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

San Francisco, CA

"Even though the store is in an old, old building and not wheelchair accessible, I was able to taste the jams and purchase some of the ones I like [I'd like to try all of them, so, I'm sure I'll be going to mendojams dot com, their website]!"

13 years ago

Kristy V.

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Sacramento, CA

"Drove by this place and since I am such a jam lover I had to stop. The lady greeted us super friendly. We told her we weren't locals so she told all the best places to eat in town. She was so helpful and friendly. Also the price was very average for home made jams. They had samples of every flavor we couldn't find one we didn't love.  Next time we are in the..." Read more

13 years ago

Susan D.

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Omaha, NE

"I like a few others here have been eating jam from Mendocino Jams & Preserves for over 15 years. I can say with great confidence that this is probably the only place that I would willingly drive three hours, one way, just to buy jam. It's that good! I have never been disappointed. While in town, we stopped in again. After sampling a few o..." Read more

13 years ago

Jenna W.

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Santa Rosa, CA

"I stopped by Mendocino Jams & Preserves yesterday morning while on a weekend getaway to the area and I'm so glad I did! Lisa was incredibly friendly and personable and the selection of jams and mustards were great, with samples of everything. It was the quaintest little shop and I walked out with some delicious spicy honey mustard and raspberry jam that..." Read more

13 years ago

Mel G.

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Lowell, MA

"Absolutely adorable.  The owner/staff was really friendly, and I was impressed by all of the jams and preserves they had in the store.  Definitely adds to the Mendocino charm by having this store cap one of the ends of Main St.  Worth checking out!"

13 years ago

Mel G.

Mel G. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Lowell, MA

"Absolutely adorable. The owner/staff was really friendly, and I was impressed by all of the jams and preserves they had in the store. Definitely adds to the Mendocino charm by having this store cap one of the ends of Main St. Worth checking out!"

13 years ago

anneliese r.

anneliese r. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Tracy, CA

"Ordered online after visiting their store.   They messed up my order.. missing items.  They never responded after several phone calls and emails.   I reported them to the Better Business Bureau.  I had to call a neighboring business to find out if they closed..Not..there...just rude and ripping people off.      

Anneliese Tracy, CA"

13 years ago

anneliese r.

anneliese r. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Tracy, CA

"Ordered online after visiting their store. They messed up my order.. missing items. They never responded after several phone calls and emails. I reported them to the Better Business Bureau. I had to call a neighboring business to find out if they closed..Not..there...just rude and ripping people off. Anneliese Tracy, CA"

13 years ago

Alex M.

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Danville, CA

"Nice place.  Loved the jams and loved the Mendocino rocks- chocolate "rocks"- delicious!"

13 years ago

Alex M.

Alex M. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Danville, CA

"Nice place. Loved the jams and loved the Mendocino rocks- chocolate "rocks"- delicious!"

13 years ago

Divya K.

Divya K. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Palo Alto, CA

"What a quaint little place to buy jams and preserves in downtown Mendocino. Every kind of jam there was just delicious. We especially loved their apple butter, bosenberry and orange marmalades. The only downside is the price -- as Mendocino is a touristy  spot they take advantage of the tourists and the jams are a bit on the pricey side. But if you don't min..." Read more

14 years ago

Divya K.

Divya K. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Palo Alto, CA

"What a quaint little place to buy jams and preserves in downtown Mendocino. Every kind of jam there was just delicious. We especially loved their apple butter, bosenberry and orange marmalades. The only downside is the price -- as Mendocino is a touristy spot they take advantage of the tourists and the jams are a bit on the pricey side. But if you don't min..." Read more

14 years ago

Paul G.

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Belmont, CA

"I make an annual pilgrimage to Mendo J&P, a regular customer since the late 80's.  Their jams are unmatched.  They use only premium ingredients, made the way you would at home (if you had 25 years experience).  The bad news is they charge top dollar for the luxurious products.  I buy a case or so in various flavors each visit, Sour Cherry, Orange Marmala..." Read more

14 years ago