The Story of the Tasty Nut Shop
The Tasty Nut Shop in White Pigeon, Michigan, with its widespread fame for the variety and quality of its roasted nuts, has been a White Pigeon landmark for over 90 years.
Stepping into the Tasty Nut Shop & Soda Bar is like stepping back in time. This quaint shop offers a little taste of history with its selection of fresh roasted nuts, candy, chocolates, and sodas. Owner Marjorie Hamminga bought the shop in 1986 and began redecorating it in January of 1992, using the colors of Coca Cola read and turquoise to match the 1950's soda bar in the back of the store. Coca Cola collectibles and and old-fashioned soda fountain add to the atmosphere.
However, the shop dates further back than the 1950's. It was opened in 1920 as the David Hotchin Drug Store owned by John Davis and his brother-in-law. In the middle 1920's one of the workers began roasting pecans, at the request of the owners, and the roasted nuts became a big hit. Since then there have been many owners, each adding their own special treats.
The Tasty Nut Shop is one of those places that beckons to you from the sidewalk with the wonderful, mingling smells of chocolate and roasted nuts.
When you step inside the 90 year-old corner building, those wonderful smells are enhanced by the sight of display cases filled with luscious goodies. The trays in the cases contain many of the handmade and hand dipped candies available. On top of the counter there are large glass jars filled with nuts from all over the world.
Step back in time and visit the Tasty Nut Shop. If you need directions, just ask anyone locally or better yet, just follow your nose to where those wonderful smells are coming from.
Stepping into the Tasty Nut Shop & Soda Bar is like stepping back in time. This quaint shop offers a little taste of history with its selection of fresh roasted nuts, candy, chocolates, and sodas. Owner Marjorie Hamminga bought the shop in 1986 and began redecorating it in January of 1992, using the colors of Coca Cola read and turquoise to match the 1950's soda bar in the back of the store. Coca Cola collectibles and and old-fashioned soda fountain add to the atmosphere.
However, the shop dates further back than the 1950's. It was opened in 1920 as the David Hotchin Drug Store owned by John Davis and his brother-in-law. In the middle 1920's one of the workers began roasting pecans, at the request of the owners, and the roasted nuts became a big hit. Since then there have been many owners, each adding their own special treats.
The Tasty Nut Shop is one of those places that beckons to you from the sidewalk with the wonderful, mingling smells of chocolate and roasted nuts.
When you step inside the 90 year-old corner building, those wonderful smells are enhanced by the sight of display cases filled with luscious goodies. The trays in the cases contain many of the handmade and hand dipped candies available. On top of the counter there are large glass jars filled with nuts from all over the world.
Step back in time and visit the Tasty Nut Shop. If you need directions, just ask anyone locally or better yet, just follow your nose to where those wonderful smells are coming from.
