Bob's Bee's
Blackberry honey is the star at Bob's Bee's in Lacey, Washington, a tiny apiary storefront where flavor comes straight from the hive. Thick, glossy, and with a bright floral finish, this blackberry jar tastes like summer berries infusing tea or toast. The lineup goes beyond honey too: comb honey, pollen, and honey sticks all live under the same friendly roof, each thing made right there in the yard. This is a pickup-only shop you can actually visit, at the farm in Lacey, where Bob is on hand to chat about the bees and answer questions. People drive from Seattle just to stock up, a quiet stamp of loyalty that this little operation clearly earns. Bob is welcoming and knowledgeable, and Major the German Shepherd adds a warm, cheerful note to the stop. If you want honest, small-batch honey with a story you can taste, this is the kind of find that makes a trip worthwhile.