"Ace is the place with the helpful (menswear) folks."…read more Jokes about the neighborhood hardware chain aside, Ace General Store is a wonderful escape that's one part curated mens store and one part home furnishings cottage. Tucked away from the busy Water Street shopping area in downtown Excelsior, Ace carries a fantastic assortment of mens tees, sweatshirts, hats, jewelry, bags and grooming gear. I wish they had a location in Minneapolis proper (the vibe is perfect for the North Loop), but it's worth the drive. This will quickly become my go-to spot for mens gifts because they literally have everything you need to curate a unique gift set: Cool cards? Check. Unique candles? Yep. Affordably priced jewelry and grooming kits? Check and check. On a recent trip in I picked up a great gold bracelet, a locally-made wood storage crate for my dog's toys and a Huckberry tabletop fire pit, all for under $200 total. The bracelet is a great addition to my formal wear, while the fire pit is a nice fit for my small patio (clean burning using Isopropyl alcohol). The storage crate is short and durable, perfect for my dog to easily identify the toys he wants to play with. Service at Ace is excellent - All staff are super knowledgable of the products and will often tell you the artist or brand they're sourced from. I can't recommend them enough. Next time you're in need of a gift for the guy in your life, skip Target and head for Ace General Store!

want a reason to get outside of minneapolis here it is. though its a small shop its got plenty of…read moreitems inside worth your time to stop in. lots of basic menswear that would easily work for women as well. plus some fun and interesting home goods. also hand made leather belts by the owner. i dont know if you could ask much more from a shop in minnesota. next time you need some new clothes take the few extra mins to find this shop it will be totally worth it. what it might not have in quantity compared to malls or other big box stores it will make up in quality easily. give it a shot and you wont be disappointed.

Fun store with a lot of kitchen essentials and some fun items. Good for stocking stuffers for your…read morefavorite cook. Great service too. They also carry some food items so you can stock up on your favorites.

I happen to love cooking, so whenever I see a kitchen supply store, I make a beeline for the…read moreentrance. How serendipitous that this location had opened just a couple of weeks before my first trip to the town of Excelsior! Luckily, the family members who had accompanied me were patient enough to wait while I examined the goodies in this bright, clean space. While the store is relatively small, it is full of carefully-selected items that are sure to delight, from the table of lovely ceramics to the rack of fun aprons to the case of drool-worthy knives to the shelves of gizmos that you didn't know you needed. Excelsior is more than decor, antiques, and fashion, and this store is a great reason to male a trip.

Excelsior Bay Books is a nice stop for a day by the lake!…read more There was a good selection of new books, many of which were geared towards younger readers. The space was small but light and open. It was wonderful looking out onto the lake at the end of the street. The best part was the adorable bookshop poodle! Stop by for a lakeside view, some books, and a cute pup!

Really pleased with this independent bookstore right off the lake. I was visiting family from LA,…read morewhere hip bookstores abound. I was surprised by the wonderful selection, although there is more of an emphasis on YA and children's novels than what I'm used to. Ended up grabbing "So Much For That Winter," a book of novellas by Dorthe Nors. What struck me more than the book was the friendliness of the shop owners, a husband and wife duo. As more people stopped by, it was clear that there were many regulars. Both owners gave recommendations and welcomed people by name. Even as I was checking out, I was charmed that they wrote purchased books down on pen and paper. A true mom and pop bookstore. I hope to return the next time I'm in town - please support small businesses so gems like this can continue to make communities better!

Have purchased several gifts from Fleurish over the past recent years. All recipients loved them…read more Staff is very, very nice and super helpful!

I love shopping at Fleurish! Always something new to see. Amazing prices on gifts for all…read moreoccasions...new baby, bridal shower, wedding, hostess gifts and more. The sales team is so helpful and knowledgeable!

When my husband was a little boy he gave his mom a corsage for Mother's Day. He put it in the…read morefreezer overnight and in the morning it was a dead, black flower. she wore it anyway. She is 89 now and every year we have given her a corsage and laughed about the memory. This year we had a deviating family circumstance with one of our children and completely forgot about Mother's Day. At the last minute I remembered my mother-in-law and ran to Lillia. They were closing, but let me in anyway and made a beautiful corsage. They wouldn't allow me to pay and gave me a big hug after hearing our story. I couldn't believe their kindness after the dark days we've had. I will always go there for flowers from now on. Exceptional service and people.

I desperately needed flowers to celebrate our anniversary and I was so pleased with the quality of…read morethese roses and the courtesy of the staff. Thank you so much, we will definitely frequent Lilia again.

This store represents itself as an antique/ gift shop. We have been antiquing for well over thirty…read moreyears and understand that it is customarily accepted to request something of a reduction in price for an item that is $20 and above. We have had people decline to offer a deal on several occasions, but have never been yelled at and told we couldn't purchase anything! Most of the time our offers are accepted, because the sellers are motivated to move their stock and bring in new stuff and want people to have a positive experience. I have never had an experience like this before, and hope others don't either. Their are so many wonderful stores snd proprietors out there. I couldn't in good consciousness recommend this one!

I really like this store. To be fair, it is very hard to see everything with the clutter…read more If you need lamp repair parts they probably have it. Great Scandinavian items too. Lots of books and assorted merchandise. Prices were reasonable and you can negotiate a bit.

Love this store and everything in it! The girls working there were great, super kind. Stopped in…read morehere while visiting my in-laws and will be stopping there again next time!

I was at Gray earlier today and the service was terrible. I walked in and neither of the women…read moreacknowledged me until I looked straight at one. Further, a third woman was walking up the steps from the basement and I was right at the top looking at something and when she saw me there was also no acknowledgement, not even a smile and a welcome. Gross.

Such a beautiful eclectic spot full of lovely decor, cards, jewelry, prints that you can get framed…read moreonsite. Loved

Beautiful store filled with unique items including amazing artwork, natural beauty products,…read morejewelry and home goods. I love coming here for gifts but always leave with something for myself too. Great way to support local and indie artists. They also occasionally host shopping events, like small business Saturday, in their upstairs space which are a fun way to meet some of the featured artists.

I've always had a positive expierence with Oh La La and their staff! I never feel pressured and…read morethey engage as you shop!

Oh la la is THE place for blinged out local HS gear!…read more My daughter is a huge fan of the yoga pants, headbands, and tshirts! I have had awesome customer service as I usually have to special order items!