Such a charming little store! Stringtown Grocery is a wonderful hidden gem in Kalona. The shelves…read moreare filled with bulk goods, local produce, homemade baked treats, and unique pantry staples you won't find anywhere else. The store is clean, organized, and has a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the prices are very reasonable. I always leave with something special -- whether it's fresh cinnamon rolls, hand-packed spices, or locally made jams. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area!

Good selection and reasonable prices. I like the homey atmosphere too. Good service.read more

Found a lot of things we wanted Had a great time…read more Even got a Christmas cactus free !!!!?............... !

There is a lot of stuff! Take some time and look around, you may just find a treasure. There is a…read moreblend of antiques and new stuff to browse through. 2 houses, every room full, don't forget to go upstairs.

A charming little store with lots of glassware as soon as you walk in. There's a wide variety of…read moreitems, from the glassware to card, comics, decor and vintage/antique furniture. Been there for awhile and I hope for a long time to come! Fun to browse, and sometimes I find a fun little treasure. Prices are mid-range, and the owner is nice.

Lots of neat things to look at in this shop. If you really want to take your time, plan to spend a…read morefew hours here. Some of the booths were a bit crowded, so I had to watch how I was carrying my purse. Inexpensive to expensive pricing. Something for everyone.

The best chocolate and hot chocolate I've ever had, hands down. When people come to visit, we…read moreinsist on taking them here. We frequently drive 30 minutes out of our way to shop here. The staff is friendly and the shop is cute. You can see the chocolates being made in the back and there is a nice seating area out front to watch Main Street and taste test your finds!

Warning: You won't stop here without buying something. Whether you actually eat these chocolate…read moreworks of art is up to you. Do ask to see the Holstein chocolate: There's a surprise underneath. Purchase by the piece, pound, or box. The coffee flavored popcorn had just the right touch of coffee bean flavor.

The Cete' Boutique at the Riverside Casino is a great place to shop for my wife. Every time we stay…read moreat Riverside my wife loves going in there to check out the seasonal, and most fashionable items Cete' offers. She always leaves with a couple of bags worth. The staff is really nice and is always willing to help out. Any time I have gone in there to get my wife a surprise they have always helped me pick something out and my wife always loves it. Very clean and modern. It's not very common to see such a nice Boutique in a Casino especially a Iowa Casino.

From the owner: Take a break from the ordinary and treat yourself to something truly unique. Ceté Boutique (located…read morenext to our spa, The Spa at Riverside) is pleased to offer our guests ladies' clothing, handbags, jewelry, mens' clothing and many unique beautiful gifts designed to make any person smile.

This Dollar General tends to overwork their people and expect them to restock plus run register at…read morethe same time. Can't be done. The district manager really doesn't know her job. The people brought in at the time they were going to do inventory were nasty and outspoken to an employee while she was helping a customer. Snide remarks aren't to be said to employee's; especially in front of customers. The present manager really doesn't seem to do alot and misses alot of work due to illness, etc. We go to Riverside or Wellman Dollar Generals instead of the one in Kalona. Well worth the extra mileage. It seems when they do get good employees they are not treated fairly so they quit.

Update: I'm taking my review from 4 stars to 1 star. This is why:…read more Well,  just found out that Dollar General replaced Dorothy, the manager, at the Kalona store. That was a mistake.  She was so hard working,  and tried to meet their ridiculous expectations even with a woefully small staff. I don't plan on going in there again.  I'll pay a bit more some where else.

This is a great gallery with a variety of mediums to capture your creative interests. From clay…read morepottery and glass blown art to paintings and stonework, there is something for everyone. I also found prices to be reasonable and affordable. The owner, Mark, is a delight, and the artists are quite personable. I had the pleasure of meeting a few of them and even walking away with a beautiful piece from one of them, Chris Sell. There is a parking lot right outside the door and a ramp to support accessibility. They make good use of the space they have, displaying pieces at every turn without making you feel like you are going to bump into something. I recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.

From the owner: 22+ Regional artists displaying all medias of art from oils, acrylic and metals to glass, stone and…read morewood. Owner Deb has a working studio. Classes are taught from age 4 to advanced. We do all styles of art parties/events for kids to teen classes to adults. We help with family therapy and team-building for businesses. We also do limited restorations. On Saturdays 2-5PM, we have an Artist Forum open to all artist, all mediums, all levels. A free for all chat session for motivation and sharing of spirit and ideas. No program, no fee, just camaraderie and fun for anyone.

My mom and I went here together a few days ago, after having not visited for at least a year or…read moremore. So, I figured a new review was in order. Nothing much has changed on the outside and the layout of sections is pretty much the same. The old building has charm of original fixtures, woodwork and details. If you like the the antiquing experience of digging for new finds, you'll like this store. Piles of things haphazardly on shelves and piled on the floor in front of them. Many items had slight imperfections, breaks and flaws- so make sure to check them over. My mom almost bought a bell before she realized it didn't have the all important hanging piece that makes it an actual bell, and I was looking at glass perfume bottles before I noticed the tips were chipped or they didn't spray. There is a variety of items, everything from Native American goods to figurines to newer dishes (Rae Dunn, Fiestaware, etc.) I did find a neat vintage suitcase in good condition! All in all, a decent place to spend some time if you are in town.

We visited the Pink Begonia this weekend and to say that we were greeted by a wilted and rude…read morebegonia would be an understatement. We had my 8 month old daughter in a stroller and my 2 year old niece was walking and being watched very closely not only by myself but also by my parents. As soon as we came in the door the clerk at the desk began eyeing us as if we were doing something wrong. There were strands of colored beads hanging from a board that caught my nieces eye. She walked over and said "pretty" and lightly touched them. Within seconds the clerk behind the desk said "I'm going to have to ask you to hold that one" in a very snide manner. We are frequent fliers in Kalona and The Pink Begonia is a shop that we always try to hit but needless to say that will be changing. We will not go back and the staff/owners of the establishment might consider how they approach patrons with young children. Especially when the young children are well behaved and doing NOTHING wrong.