This is an adorable gift shop that you can easily spend hours in without ever seeing all there is…read moreto offer! From handmade birdhouses to gourmet foods to throwback candy to inspirational books, this place has something for everyone! Be sure to check out their Facebook page and be informed of upcoming sales and events! They have a special Wednesday night girls night that includes a discount on all purchases. My anti-shopping husband and I went on a Sunday afternoon and I had to drag HIM out of the store! He found so many things that he wanted that he had to start a pile at the register so he didn't have to carry everything while he continued to shop! Our treasures included a pizza oven cook book, a shepherd's hook, a birdhouse, some peach bbq sauce, a handmade pen, a large picture/wall hanging, and a few caramels. We love it all and can't wait to go back! Pro tip....be sure to use the restroom so you can read about the history of this beautiful space. Sounds weird, I know, but what a lovely story abut a well-loved place! This is the PERFECT place to go if you are wanting to buy a unique and thoughtful gift for someone but have no idea what to get. Your gift will be the best one your receiver had gotten! The prices are fair. Not too high but not a discount store either. It is still a boutique. Oh...and the salespeople are just awesome! So sweet and make you feel like you are their closest friends. They wrap your goodies under with care and even offered to help carry things to our car. The whole experience was a 10/10!!!

Great selection of just about anything. It's fun to just browse around and look at everything from…read moreantiques to homemade jelly. They have a jewelry case in front with a lots to choose from. Take your time or you might miss something!

Emerald Isle is one of the best antique stores in Anoka…read more This store is mostly a huge antique mall. It takes up almost the entire "Old Post Office" building on downtown Anoka - 1st floor, 2nd floor, and basement. You enter up the big exterior steps and through the antique front doors. But the actual store entrance is inside the front lobby of the old US Post Office. The number of vendors and the quality of the merchandise is impressive. There seems to be something for everyone. I'd estimate about 10% of the merchandise can be considered non-antique items like hand made crafts and reproduction stuff. I particularly like one of the vendors on the 2nd floor. He has a lot of very high quality, rare, and fairly expensive stuff from early 1900s and a few things from the late 1800s. This dude has really good taste in antiques! My daughter liked the vendor in back, on the first floor, with a lot of music, beer, and Americana related stuff. Many of his things are reproductions but he also has a few originals here & there. My wife really liked the rock & roll stuff in the basement and some of the funky shoes. The two women that own Emerald Isle are also very nice and helpful. We really enjoyed talking to them. Stop in if you're in the area. You won't regret it.

GREAT place for vintage and repurposed furniture! Got a beautiful dining room set for only $389 and…read morea gorgeous desk and chair for an additional $125. Make sure to take your time and envision the pieces in your home! I guarantee you'll find something you'll love!

My favorite place to shop in Anoka. Great finds! One of a kind so if you see it, buy it. I…read moremissed out on a couple of items due to not acting now. Friendly atmosphere.

Such a cute boutique with the friendliest staff! Love the variety of gifts and clothing.read more

I love it here! Such a magical, warm and welcoming environment. You are bound to make lasting…read morememories here!

I can't believe my friends bailed on me. I did the High Tea experience, which required a…read morereservation, prepaid, and non-refundable. It was a solo adventure. I went on Friday at 11:00 AM. I also recommend booking at least a week in advance. A friend said they couldn't go on said date on a Wednesday. I looked for that upcoming weekend and the weekend was sold out. FOOD: The food was delicious. Despite the tray looks small, I was full halfway in. I have no concerns or complaints of their food. Every pastries, sandwiches, and dessert were delicious. My favorite was the apple chai scone. I love their lemon curd. I love everything on their savory course. I haven't tried the dessert yet. I had to take it home because I had leftovers. The tea was delicious too! It is unlimited. They bring a pot to you. I tried the Mad Hatter Holiday (cinnamon, clove, cranberry & orange) and French Creme Brulee. Out of the two, my favorite was the Mad Hatter Holiday. The Creme Brulee was too weird for me as a tea. They offered sugar cubes, creme, and honey too. PARKING: They had a decent size parking lot on their property, as well as across the street. DRESS CODE: On their website, they mention tasteful, on the side of overdressed. I saw children in sundresses. Women wore jeans with a nice shirt. One guest had a gothic/rocker vibe with her black shirt, pleather skirt, tights, and boots. STAFF: Friendly, approachable, and professional.

Received gift (Priced at $75), did not care for it..not my style. Brought it back to exchange for…read moresomething else within the week it was purchased WITH the original receipt and price tag on merchandise. Sales clerks refused to return or exchange item. Told me all sales were final per store policy. My husband was never told that when purchasing said item and there were NO signs posted with that policy, so I am stuck with an expensive, unwanted gift. I will never shop there again...I used to stop in quite a bit. I will also make sure that everyone I know that lives around here knows about this business' ridiculous return policy and my experience. Especially considering it is a "GIFT SHOP"!

From the owner: The Special Touch Gift Shop…read more The Special Touch Gift Shop - A Most Unique Home Accessory and Gift Shop, over 5,000 square feet of unique accessories and gifts decorated throughout the store. We have a huge selection of home goods, mirrors, picture frames, home decor, gift ideas, candles, lamps, unique gifts, pillows and wall decor. We love helping our customers make their home a little more relaxing and warm. Decorating services available. We offer in store or in home decorating services. Stop in for details. Come and visit The Special Touch Gift Shop.