The Head Nut

If you need coffee beans, tea leaves, spices, snacks, candy, or any other sweet tooth cravings, this is your stop. Housed in a building with a layout that would make any maze builder proud, they boast a huge selection. There are some pre packaged items but most items are stored in glass jars, which allows the customer to control the portions. I didn’t count but estimate that there were of 20 types each of coffee and tea, including a coffee tea ground mix that I’m still kicking myself for not getting. In addition to the items mentioned above they also a large selection of condiments such a ketchup (one read Ketchup with Indian flavors), exotic mustards, salsa, barbecue sauce, olive oils, balsamic vinegar, etc etc etc. Then there jams, jellies and flavored butters such as apple. Parking is ample and the staff is mostly cheery and helpful.

I love this place! If you’re a tea or coffee lover you will most definitely love it too. They have an enormous selection of loose roasted coffee beans and so many loose tea options! The price point is fantastic as well.
I know some of the other reviewers mentioned poor customer service or rude employees. I have not encountered this myself but I haven’t needed to request help with anything.
I downgraded one star because the store itself could use some updating to make is more aesthetically pleasing.

Best. Place. Ever.
Seriously a tea, coffee, and snack lover heaven. The seasoning section is unfortunately a little bare in variety compared to spice shops, but still reliable for basic things plus a few surprises (all praise be to the Applewood smoked salt). You can also find some ethnic goods without having to go into the city. The tea section is my favorite though. My boyfriend has taken a liking to their sweet lemon tea, while the watermelon grape rooibos and kaleidoscope are my favorites (so far). Lots of fun and interesting blends. Haven’t had the coffee yet but the room with wall to ceiling coffee and tea containers smells amazing.

Love the store and the products — the staff… not so much.
They are adept at ignoring patrons, making you wait for no reason and being bossy!

Great selection of coffee, nuts, candies, etc. Bad selection of people working there. If you don’t mind being treated like an unappreciated customer then go here.

Still the best place for teas, nuts and spices in Delco. I’m like a kid in a candy store here

The employees are so rude.
I was going in there for take out coffee since it was within walking distance to my house. There’s an old lady with tattoos that works behind the coffee bar and she loved to give me dirty looks each time I approached and ordered something other than the self serve coffee. (Brewed organic coffee and some other flavor is kept behind the bar.)
One day a bunch of employees were standing in a cluster at one section of the store, against the wall and no one was anywhere near the coffee bar. I stood and waited, I don’t know, maybe a minute before I started to approach the cluster to get someone’s attention.
As I did this, the old lady emerged, walked toward the coffee bar, sighed and gave me a dirty look.
And even after that I went back. I must be a glutton for punishment.
I walked in to order some coffee and this time there was another younger woman behind the counter talking and laughing with the tattoo lady.
(Again they keep certain brewed ones behind the bar so it’s not self serve) While I stood there waiting to order, the old tattoo lady whispered into the younger woman’s ear. The younger woman glanced around and looked at me as her ear was being whispered into.
As the younger woman was saying to me, «What can I get you?» Old tattoo lady says louder than I have ever heard her speak before, «I’ll tell ya later.»
I don’t know what was said then or later, but I was never nasty, mean or rude. I was a customer wanting to buy a product and simply ordering it in a nice friendly manner.
I’ve had similar experiences in the other section of the store as well. The employees behind the counter don’t smile when you approach the counter and they can’t be bothered to say hi either. (Except one employee who is my neighbor and very nice.) The wait in line becomes awkward as people hold the containers they want things from or try to find space on a counter that has none to put it down on.
Why make your customers bring up the containers? This gets very difficult the heavier the container and the more items someone wants. It’s a ridiculous system.
So for coffee I stick with Wawa and for bulk items I stick with Whole Foods. Both self serve and satisfy my needs. Besides that, the employees are friendly at both of those places.
I won’t ever go to or recommend The Head Nut to anyone.

Absolutely love this place. Tons of different teas & coffees, nuts (shelled, un-​shelled, roasted, salted, unsalted, pieces, wholes…) Dried fruts. Anything you want covered in chocolate. Spices, trail mixes. Totally the ultimate candy store for semi-​grown-​ups. Probably about 20% more expensive than it should be, but to be expected for the main line. I do have to say that Wegman’s has much of what you can get here for a cheaper price.

My love-​hate relationship with the Head Nut persists. Love the product, hate the experience. Someone in my family had to have pecan pie for the holiday so off I go to the place I know will have the freshest pecan halves. It’s the Sunday before Christmas so I know I have to get there by opening time. Sure enough they have what I want and at 10 am, there is a line at the door. By the time I checked out, the line at the register was 6 deep. They were double parking in the parking lot.
Patience is the virtue that will get you through here. The system they have is unique, and works for the store but not for the customer. There used to be a list posted of all the things behind the counter — no more. Regarding the things in bins, you must carry them to the counter, or hold them if there is no counter space– unless we’re talking coffee or tea. That they get for you. There is no self-​serve except prepackaged items. You get the picture. It’s confusing. If you are new and just want to browse a bit and ask questions, come on a not so busy day.
Go for nuts, grains, snacks, chocolates, candies, spices, plus other arcana that no one else has. Check out their website before you go. They have gift boxes and bags but they charge for everything so even if you drop $ 100 in candy, be prepared to spend a nickel for each of the gift bags.
They do roast some of their own coffees, hence the Main Line Coffee Roasters moniker, but it is not roasted on the main line since the «neighbors» we’re offended by the roasted coffee smell. They now roast it in an industrial park location in Yeadon. I’ve been by there and it smells wonderful!

I had a great time visiting the head nut today. They have coffee, tea, spices, candy, sprinkles, … Oh and nuts. Almonds, cashews, name it. you got it. The only thing I didn’t like about this place is how cramped it is. I felt like I was in smallville. Checking out was also time consuming.
But hey they have the best selection of coffee and nuts I can ever think of.

This is a fun maze of a shop that carries everything from hot sauce to coffee o trail mix. I bought some unusually flavored truffles which were delicious, but not much better than the kind you can get at most grocery stores. I’ve also gotten their chocolate covered potato chips and their jalapeño gummies which were flavorful and fun, but again not much different than what you’d get at Trader Joes.
I’ll be back because it’s fun to meander through, and I’m optimistic about finding something unusually wonderful here.

I’VE FOUND IT! Oh sorry, still celebrating the end of my quest for grains of paradise. They actually carry this spice here and that alone is worth 5 stars.
On a more serious note, they do carry almost every tea, coffee, nut (duh), candy and spice under the sun.
Store layout is more than a little chaotic but it adds to the allure.
I can’t wait to explore more next time I’m in and have a little time to spare.
Prices are very reasonable!

We have a communal junk bowl in my office. One day a couple months ago, my boss walked by and plopped some chocolate bars from the Head Nut into it.
«The Head Nut?» I later asked — out of earshot of my boss. One of my coworkers who lives on the Main Line laughingly chimed in that, yes, that is the name of the place. Okay then. Time to make a visit to this Head Nut place, I thought. Who calls themselves that?
Apparently a place that brims with every kind of nut, chocolate, spice, etc., that you could possibly want — for cheap. The location itself was easy for this Jersey girl to find with minimal directions, but once inside, it was a total maze of labeled containers. A bin of milk chocolate covered peanuts caught my eye, so following the actions of other patrons, I picked it up and carried it over to the line.
After a bit of a wait, I put it down, the cashier measured out a pound, and ordered me to return the bin to its location. Easy, except all of the people blocking the way! Still, I opted to see the task as part of one big nutty adventure and returned it successfully. Chocolate candy-​coated rocks also caught my eye at the last minute, and since they were actually already sitting at the check out, I got a pound of those, too. Also picked up a bag of gourmet popcorn. Can’t rave enough about all of the items purchased!
You have to have patience to shop here, and I don’t think I could stop in regularly since I only own a fraction of that stuff. But still, it’s an experience, and you reap the rewards of your labor: quality goods for incredibly cheap!

Greatest store with the best selection of nuts, coffee, tea, spices, candy and more, and the best people to talk to while you’re being waited on! I never leave empty handed. You can even get a great hot cup off coffee or tea to take with you at their coffee bar. Their baristas are the best. They even have a new location at the Reading Terminal Market.

A well stocked spice shop with a friendly, attentive staff. Bulk herbs & spices (Col. Sanders would love this place) sold by weight. I go here to restock my pantry and to seek out those «I’ll never find that» ingredients, which they usually have.
Also, a vast tea and coffee selection as well as various sauces, condiments, candy, etc.

Been living in Havertown now for 5 years and I finally stopped in. WOW WOW WOW. So many treats and delights — all flavors of hard candy, chocolate covered anything, spices, grains, coffee, exotic teas, all shapes and flavors of gummies, hot sauces. its amazing how many items they have to choose from in that house. I have to come back and spend an hour browsing the store.
I bought some bulk hard candies — quality brands and cool flavors such as root beer float. Also bought the Cajun snack mix that had a variety of rice crackers, sticks and nuts that had the most awesome Cajun spice flavor. Tried the Jasmine tea and was very fresh and flavorful. Had to stop myself form buying more goodies!
You pick out the jar and the store clerks serve and weigh the items. The clerks were was friendly and helpful.
Kid in a candy shop is an understatement when you come in here! This kid will be back on a weekly basis.

The absolute best coffee in the neighborhood. I never go to any of the chain coffee houses any longer. But why would I when I can sit down at the bar and order my choice of the daily offerings, such as the smoky, deeply roasted Roma hot or iced, Tanzanian Peaberry, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, etc.
Here’s the kicker – treat yourself to one of the biscotti (my personal favorite is the chocolate dipped) and kick back to the delightful banter of the wonderful staff; Angel, Theresa, and Radika are such gems.

This place is great. I will warn you now that it is small but personally, it’s so wonderful that it doesn’t bother me. In one room they have teas, a small but interesting selection of soft drinks, a candy counter and little gift boxes of candies, snack foods and a little counter where you can sit and have coffee. The other room is where they sell the bulk items– spices, candy, chocolates, nuts, snack food (i recommend wasabi peas) and loose leaf tea and loose coffee.
The staff, as far as I have seen are very nice, I think the owner and their family run the place most of the time, either that or the staff have been there forever! I have found the prices to be reasonable, they always have some kind of deal highlighted as well. The selection is wide and very unique. I really recommend this place if you’re having a party, looking for gifts or just want to stock up on some snacks and goodies.

I love coming here for my grains, nuts, and snacking needs! The prices are great and the quality and sheer variety are unsurpassed. Toasted Israeli couscous for a tabouleh salad at $ 3.99/lb? Yes please! They also have Himalayan red rice, which I haven’t been able to find anywhere else in the area. It’s great for making my 8 Treasures rice pudding. The almond meal is my essential for making light, smooth French macaroons; I haven’t been able to get the same quality with Bob’s Red Mill variety. The asiago cheese sticks are a must-​try if you, like me, are a cheese aficionado. They are flaky, flavorful, crunchy, and light. They also have dried star fruit, yogurt-​covered animal crackers, and chocolate covered soybeans, all of which are my must-​haves for the long drive to and from work everyday. I could just go on and on but I’ll let you stop in and see for yourself.
One last note: If you have a hectic schedule and not a lot of time to cook, try one of the dried soup mixes. I usually don’t like soup-​in-​a-​bag but the white bean chili and gumbo are pretty good. I just add some chopped chicken breast (and shrimp to the gumbo) and you have a tasty meal in minutes. The price is great too; most are under $ 8.

If there’s ever an Apocalypse and I need a fallout shelter to survive — the Head Nut is what I will use as my fallout shelter. Why you ask, I could survive forever or all the morsels of goodness this place has:
Nuts, Nuts, Nuts, and more nuts. I love my nuts. Cashews, almonds, walnuts oh my.
Baking chocolate, peanut butter chips, white chocolate, and carmel drops. Oh the Baking wonders I can create using the sweets found here.
Coffee and tea galore in an entire room from floor to ceiling. Strong, mild, whatever you like I guarantee they have.
Hot sauces, olive oils, extracts, and more. Walk down this narrow hallway and be mesmerized by the plethora of options for all cooking needs.
Need sprinkles, come here to find the rainbow of all Sprinkles and Holiday options as well.
*Fudge too by the way!
Checking out can be a little time consuming since everything needs to broken down into the amount you like. Totally worth the wait for the product and the price.
If I need a fall out shelter, I’m locking myself in the Head Nut. I will be the most awake and well fed person in the World.
Just Saying!