Pretty dresses! Lovely tops! Beautiful jewellery! What's not to LOVE about Andie's?…read more When my sister invited me for a day of shopping in Kitchener, I wasn't expecting much. Coming from Toronto, I'm spoiled with a spectacular shopping scene and the whole idea of a small town with a few chain stores kept looping around in my head. But I love my sister, and I'm not one to turn down shopping, so I obliged. King Street actually has a few neat shops, but my favourite by far was Andie's. A small, independently owned boutique, Andie's is a haven of girly dresses. Some are slightly business, some more casual and some for fancy parties...all in all they have a great selection and carry a variety of brands. If I had to describe the overall style I would say it's classy, but definitely fun. Andie's also has shirts, pants, skirts, and jewellery (although the dresses are the main focus). Decor of the store is gorgeous! Beautiful accent wall at the back, with patterned wallpaper...I'm not sure what the print is called, but I want it for my house now. Change rooms also have that boutique feel, and make you feel like a socialite. Service here is fantastic too! The sales girls are friendly, but not pushy; they're helpful, but they give you space. They also know their stuff when it comes to fashion, and it genuinely seems that they love what they do. I mentioned to my sis that one of the girls seemed particularly helpful, and she whispered to me "oh, that's Andie." That's right, the owner of the store works out on the floor and sees that everything runs smoothly. And that just gives me the warm fuzzies. Prices are a little high, but in this case you're getting every penny's worth in quality and style. My overall rating? Andie's -- it's worth the drive to Kitchener.

Andie's is a totally unpretentious store, looking to make fun clothes accessible for 20-somethings…read moreacross the board. They're prices are mid-range, offering quality yoga jeans, dresses, tops and accessories. I'm definitely going to shop here for some of my spring wardrobe, they have jeans is every colour imaginable!

Le Prix is an amazing place to buy an entire new wardrobe without feeling any guilt about the fast…read morefasion industry or enviromental impacts. You can find what you are looking for on the website, go into the cute little boutique store on Queen street or even get the stylish owner Robyn to come to your house and help you style the wardrobe you already own. It's an amazing concept that everyone should try.

To be honest, I wasn't 100% sure what I was going into when I came across La Creme on a recent…read morevisit to St. Jacobs. But I was so pleasantly surprised in this modern yet classic boutique on the main street. Half of the store is bridal / prom dresses and the other half carries women's clothing, accessories and more. The store is sectioned by colour and I found that very aesthetically pleasing. It was nice to see they carry Canadian / local brands so you are sure to really support local here. The quality of the clothing reflects the price, to me quality speaks volumes. The staff were helpful, masked, and supportive of my choices. I could have spent way longer in the store because each time I walked around I saw something new. They have a cute section of bride themed items so if you're in a bridal party or have a bride in your life, definitely come see the unique items they have here!

I would like to say a huge thank you to the lovely ladies at Kindred Spirit. My granddaughter and…read moreI had spent the entire day shopping for a grade 8 grad dress, we were having special day and lots of fun but we had not managed to find "the one!" Last stop of the day was Kindred Spirit and it was the most pleasant shop with so much choice and lovely dresses to choose from, it was amazing! The ladies that served us could not have been nicer. They treated my granddaughter with special attention and curtesy. We narrowed it down to two beautiful dresses and she made the final choice, it was so exciting! She looks amazing and we are very grateful and will recommend this shop to all. Thanks for the special experience. We will return. Adrienne and Cadence

Go, you won't be disappointed. This is a wonderful place…read moreto buy a special occasion dress! There are tons of colours, styles, and sizes available, and the service is amazing!

I was looking for some locally handcrafted purses and accessories for my wife, and I came across…read morethis wonderful store while shopping on the main street in St. Jacob's. They have a great number of one-of-a-kind gifts and neat handmade items. The store is located in the basement of another store, so you have to keep an eye out for it. The staff were really helpful and friendly, and had no problem directing me to the items I was looking for (and I'm a guy, so it's not like I know what I'm doing when I go to a place like this). We were able to find a tote bag locally made by Care.e.on Bags at a great price. Thanks again for all of your help!

Dani was phenomenal during our visit to Skechers! She truly went above and beyond from the moment…read morewe walked in. Her patience, kindness, and genuine desire to help made the whole experience exceptional. She took extra time with my husband's sizing and never once rushed him, even though he tried on quite a few pairs. The atmosphere in the store was warm, welcoming, and upbeat. Both managers jumped in with helpful suggestions and made us feel completely taken care of. You can tell this team really loves what they do. If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. This location is a standout -- highly recommend for shoes or any apparel they carry. Outstanding service, amazing staff, and an all‑around fantastic shopping experience.

Great selection, great service. I always find some neat, quality item to fill out my wardrobe.read more

Stuffed full of things that no one wants. Literally garbage. If I could give zero stars, I would…read more The racist staff will try to take *some* people's purses and put them behind the counter. As though they are more trustworthy than you are? The place has nothing worth stealing, they really are delusional in that respect. Dead bridesmaids dresses are the major product. A few viscose cardigans, and some polyester scarves to complete the look.

They've got a tiny store in the basement of a building at King and Erb, but it's a gem for finding…read morecheap, but current second-hand clothes. For students who love thrift shopping, but find it hard to find something for them each time, this store should leave you satisfied every time. Their prices are really fair as well, usually ranging between $10-$20 for an item of clothing. As an example, I've see ASOS shorts go for $16 (which could be 2-3 times as much originally) and an Aritzia winter coat go for $150 (originally $300+). They often have brands you'll recognize like Zara, American Apparel, Aritzia, Urban Outfitters, etc. and they post their new arrivals on Instagram, but since they don't hold new arrivals those clothes can get snatched up within the day. They also sell accessories like sunglasses, atlas watches, scarves, and necklaces. The store itself is really nice and quaint. It's got an industrial style with brick walls and wooden furnishings. They also have a change room and one person working to help you out.

3.5. Quaint little consignment shop with selections for men and women. Prices are reasonable, and…read moresometimes you can get quite a steal. There's a lot of H&M and Forever 21 finds (it is a university town), but you'll also see nicer brands like BDG or Guess. I'm a little disappointed there's less vintage pieces that weren't large. However, they do a really good job of creating a cool mood through their displays and decor and indie music - even the plainest tank can catch your eye. Overall, a cute spot to stop by if you're in the area. Support sustainable local shops!