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!!!

The Round Bar is a long standing boutique in the North Suburbs. It's got great land history it…read moreprides itself in. I'm not all that knowledgeable on it but I'm sure they'd tell you about the "farm" it sits on. It's in a great location off of Bunker, near Round Lake. Parking is behind the building. Now you may think you are parking in a memory care apartment complex because you are. That's a part of this original Farmstead property. They take pride in MN. You'll find anything made by a local MN artisan here. There's a section devoted to just the MN State Fair. It may be stuffed to the brim with things, but it is organized well. Bath, body, kitchen, cabin, baby, faith, sports, fashion, treats. I usually want it all. And it's a great place to find a birthday or thank you gift. They offer gift cards and have offered basic gift-wrapping in the past (ribbon tied on the bag). They also host artisan markets to showcase some vendors. They gave me a postcard for an upcoming event, which includes food trucks. Sis and I stopped in on our way to the Downtown Anoka shops. But I found everything for my bday peeps here. No need to fight for off-street parking or the sidewalk sales crowd. Thank goodness!

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 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.

This is a cute place to have "American high tea " I'm a tad…read morebiased being a English I know all about high and afternoon cream teas and haven't found anything here in MN that resembles what it's truly like back in the UK That said this place is trying and is cute and whimisal and the inside decor is inviting and the themed teas are especially popular They sell out very quickly We attended one with some older relatives who seemed to enjoy it I think for what food you get the price wasnt badly bad - there was not much selection for tea and tbh I don't think MN are hugely into the tea game yet It's nice to do an event that a lot of people aren't familiar with They have a large parking lot so easy access

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.