Rosie Lee Imports
673 E Main St, Ventura, CA
Crema's Take
“Rosie Lee Imports is a beloved British import shop in Ventura that doubles as a cozy gathering spot, where a warm and familiar staff member has built genuine connections with regulars over the years. Beyond their impressive selection of UK confections (including some of the best black toffee licorice around) and Australian treats, they've curated a massive tea selection with thoughtful options for dietary needs like gluten-free items. It's the kind of place where you pop in for a taste of home, whether that's Devonshire cream, meat pies, or just the comfort of a familiar face behind the counter.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This place is great for the candy man fan. We got a little bit for everyone. Best black toffee licorice around !!! Thank you.
Me and my mom have known the lady who works there ever since I was a little kid, and she’s nice and a pleasure to speak with. Rosie Lee imports is a great place to go for British snacks, especially if you prefer shopping irl over online shopping. I highly recommend the bitter shandy. It’s essentially beer-flavored soda, and while it contains a very small amount of alcohol, you don’t have to be 21+ to drink it. Also, it only costs $2 per can despite being imported and, at least where I live, rare. Definitely worth a try if it sounds like something you’d enjoy. The dandelion and burdock soda is great too. The flavor is like black licorice but sweeter and less fennel-like, sort of like cola but much better. Definitely recommend, and both my mom and I love it! The nougat candies are very affordable and delicious, and the Turkish delights are, well, delightful! Most of the candy is fairly expensive, but not all of it. It depends on what you want to get. Highly recommend Rosie Lee!
Just stepped into the store to see if they have Devonshire cream. They only had clotted cream. The lady was rude. Showed me the clotted cream and when I told her that was a brand I had before and didn’t like it, she said that I was “wrong” and that is what is used for scones. She obviously didn’t want my business.
Great store with great stuff from England. Quite a few gluten free options as well. Massive selection of teas.
This is a great little British shop that has all of your typical UK favorites. If you are an Aussie, it also has some great Australian items like meat pies pasties Vegemite and other great lollies. The owner is very friendly and there is a good range of all sorts of stuff here.
Crema Reviews
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