The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and got our whole family set up with gear for a day at…read moreLoup Loup! Not the usual crazy ski shop experience of lines and too many people that we usually experience. Skiing was fantastic for families at Loup Loup. Overall a perfect experience!

First, the owners of this rental shop, the Mackie's, are the BEST people. They are genuinely kind,…read morehelpful, and happy people. We will return again and again because of the attention, care, and kindness they showed us. The world needs more people like them! Second, 4 of us rented cross country ski equipment for 3 days. It was very affordable (you get discounts for the multiple days), they fit you for all the equipment with experience and knowledge, and they give fabulous recommendations on where to go based on our skill levels and current snow conditions. PLUS they said we could come back at the end of the day to get our skis waxed again before our next day out in the snow for optimal skiing! How nice! Finally, they went above and beyond in all of our interactions. Being new to cross country skiing, we struggled a bit (we still had fun!) and we were pretty sore after 2 days, so we asked if we could switch to snowshoes for our last day and they were totally flexible and let us switch! We were extremely appreciative and had a blast snowshoeing. We are hikers so this felt more natural to us. They also went above and beyond when our friend's dog was having a limp tail from the cold - they helped us figure out how to put some foot warming pads by his tail and it totally worked! They even let us take the roll of tape so we could do it the next day. I literally cannot express how incredible these people were. I am still in awe and want to go back just to visit with them again! We couldn't recommend this shop more highly. We will tell all our friends and family. We will come back to this area and only rent from them. If I could, I would give them 10 stars! THANK YOU MACKIE FAMILY!

My wife and I are staying in Winthrop for a couple nights. Great little spot for snacks and…read morebeverages close to the town. The prices at the store for multiple six packs were cheaper than in Seattle! Nice lady working the front counter.

During the city wide power outage there were no worries if you were near this store, there was…read moreplenty of power - he was standing behind the cash register. Rude, power hungry little guy would have dimmed the lights if there were any on! We arrived in Winthrop shortly after the power in the entire valley went out due to the fires. Pardners had their generator up and running first so everybody was there getting ice, gas and necessities. Little did we know the grocery store would open or we never would have shopped here. The prices are absolutely outrageous and I know the little power hungry guy at the register was chuckling inside the whole time. He was rude to every customer in the store, wouldn't answer questions, said no a lot and was just generally horrible. Being visitors, we were in a bit of a panic, not quite knowing what to do. We had driven 8 hours to get that far and the thought of turning around didn't sit well with all of our tired bodies so we figured we'd get some food and hunker down for the night. Sandwiches would suit us just fine... hey, no bread... frozen sandwich rolls would be great once they thawed. (Remember, the entire valley is without power for an estimated two weeks at this point.) Power Boy refused to sell us the rolls stating they needed them for the steamed hot dogs. PERFECT! We'll take 8 of those steamed hot dogs then... no can do, generator doesn't operate the steamer... then we'll just take the rolls... no can do, they're mine and you can't have them! I was absolutely appalled at his attitude during the crisis of HIS town. He didn't want to help in the least, just wanted to ring up those sales. We walked out wondering what to do, what to do, what to eat (not what to drink, he sold us plenty of cold beer) only to discover the grocery store had opened! Wish we could have taken all our purchases back to Pardners... We visit Winthrop a couple times a year and have never shopped at Pardners and needless to say, we will never shop there again. Heck, it's a Texaco... may not ever use Texaco again... careful big corporations, these little town hicks wearing your logo and representing your company can give you a bad reputation. Note: I typically don't rant or rate low because of one employee or interaction and this one is no different. Every worker in there (3 men) was rude, disrespectful and "angry" with the customers. Maybe some training on disaster preparedness is in order...

The Good: :: it's a local business!…read more :: great location off the main street in Winthrop :: lots of well-curated items and brands. you'll find a good mix of things: outfits, tops, pants, jeans, shorts, jewelry, candles, perfumes, hats, accessories, and more :: service was very friendly and helpful :: you can find some great deals in the sales rack! The Bad: :: while they do sell things made from smaller brands and makers, they didn't offer too much locally made in Washington. it would be great if they did offer more things locally made in Washington! The Ugly: :: none Would I go back? Next time I'm in Winthrop, absolutely. This place is a very charming boutique shop with unique items that make for great purchases for others or for yourself. This place is IN.

Very lovely place with quite unique pieces of clothing, kids items, jewelry, candles. I have been…read morechecking out new merchandise every time I am in town, sometimes I find something, sometimes I dont, but always feel welcomed by the owner. I love to stop by just for a chat, she is great!

The person standing behind the desk with her arms folded looked as of she doesn't want to be there…read more All she said was welcome in. And when it was time to pay she said is that it. There were other customers and she seemed bothered. I tried on a dress, and for got the hanger in the dressing room, know I was going to purchase it - I put the hanger at the edge of the the desk closest to the dressing room, and she seemed bothered that I didn't bring it with me to the cash register. I would have probably bought more items, but she had bad energy!! Maybe you should hire someone who has a personality. Sorry, but thought you should know.

What a WONDERFUL STORE. I was so surprised to find such a beautiful store with lovely and unique…read moreitems in such a small, remote town like Winthrop! The clothes are definitely not what you find in the mass markets and they have fantastic quality. I bought several items. The owner was there and she waited on me hand and foot, so pleasant and helpful. I get so many compliments when I wear the items I purchased there this summer. I don't expect to be back there anytime soon but if I was anywhere near I would definitely go back!!! Don't miss it!!

What a fun store located right in downtown Winthrop! Are you…read morelooking for soy homemade candles or melt-aways? Maybe pj's, kitchen cutesies, sandals, summer dresses/tanks, or hats, you'll find it all here! The prices are very appropriate, especially for the quality items you'll find. The owner is very kind and keeps the store well stocked with whatever may be on your list!

We had to check out all the shops in Winthrop while doing the Cascade Loop and Shotgun Nellie's was…read moreone of the better ones. I'm not sure that's saying much. We weren't greeted by staff, nor were they friendly, but to be honest, that seemed to be the norm at every place we stopped in the area so perhaps it is just part of the local culture. This store has lots of clothes, bags and jewelry and it definitely reflects the style of the area. They also had lots of kitschy items and great souvenirs like signs and toys. We found an adorable lady sasquatch plushie here for our dog that had a male counterpart and even came in three different size options. Was it overpriced? Yes. Did we get it for her anyway? Yes. This is a good stop to browse and grab a memento or perhaps even an outfit if you want to fit in with the locals!

So when in Winthrop don't miss the iconic Tenderfoot! Not only for your photo ops but check out…read morethe store as well! Avoid the big lines and grab an ice cream cone here! Larger scoops, a fine selection and better prices! Whatever you are looking for from groceries to fishing gear you can find it here! Looking for a souvenir you can find that here as well! Don't miss the downstairs here as well! This icon never changes and is a true stable in Winthrop!

Fun sundries shop in Winthrop with a good selection of souvenirs. We purchased some delicious…read morebread, snacks, and a stuffed Bigfoot for my youngest. Prices were not too high, and this appears to be one of the only games in town for groceries. So if you stay in Winthrop, you'll probably visit the place for one of your necessities.

Egads!! I have a serious problem, this shop is pure catnip to us! The place is so well curated and…read morehas everything we ever need and way more than we ever could lol. Just picked up a fantastic new mountain bike today and as usual they were able to help me figure out exactly what I needed (yes, a MTB is a need, not a "want" ) fantastic customer service, excellent mechanics, great all-around support both before and after purchases! Just took this new Norco out for its first ride and I couldn't be more stoked for summer 2024!

I was so happy I came here! I got FOMO because I didn't bring my bike on my trip to the area, and I…read morecalled them on Memorial Day, a super busy day, and was putting a bike in my car about 15 minutes later. Everybody was very nice and helpful. Also as a solo woman I've had lots of bike shops treat me like an idiot/make me feel like I don't belong, and they made me feel super welcome, gave great ride recs, and even gave me tips for things to try with my personal bike back home. Seriously a highlight of my quick trip! Oh and the bike was awesome, and 80$ for full suspension for a day is even cheaper than the shops back home in OR.

We just came back from this cute town yesterday and we stopped by this adorable, super cool shop…read more The owner was very kind and friendly, and our group was welcomed in with no problem. We bought this super cute bird wind chime and the owner was super sweet. Not sure if we will be heading that way again from West Seattle but I recommend stopping by.

We popped into Inside Out Home & Garden shortly before closing in September 2022. Not only do they…read morehave a fantastic selection of gifts and decorative garden items, they have amazing customer service. Tom was so friendly and beyond helpful. He was so patient as we walked around the entire store having a super fun time looking at all the neat wares. I fell in love with a tall metal bird sculpture made from old silverware. Unfortunately the long metal stake it was mounted on was not going to be able to be carried on to the plane nor would it fit in my checked suitcase. The size also made it prohibitive to mail. Since I have a good welder, we came up with the idea to cut the stake. Tom's wife Terri, who was already home, popped down like it was no big deal to bring the metal snips! I was SO excited and appreciative of their going above and beyond! Every time I look at my sculpture, I think of this great store and the lovely owners.