Stumbled across this shop next door to the Frontier cafe on Main Street in downtown Grinnell. Wide…read moreranging selection of vintage clothing wonderfully displayed in a cozy atmosphere. The couple that owns it could not have been more friendly and hospitable. They were getting ready for a pop-up event that evening and had an even greater selection for that night. My wife found a unique ring, a hand made dress from the 1930's and a really cool blouse. Highly recommend you check it out if you are in Grinnell.

This place transforms me to Brooklyn (NY not IA). Curated local(ish) vintage where you can tell…read moreeach piece has been thoughtfully selected by one of the two co-owners. Opened just four months ago, this place feels like a community space. Free coffee in back, a seating area, and so many delightful shelves to peruse. Take your time here. Enjoy the space.

Cool little shop Yea drive a bit to this place…read moreBaked goods Mid late afternoon Saturday They still had some items An assortment of breads Cinnamon rolls And kolaches They did have a few cherry So I picked up 4 Self serve so get a plastic glove And make up the white box And add in They looked real good on the bake Just over 5 bucks And they do accept cards! Wow that was a shock Had I knew cards are ok in here I would to have been here sooner! Ok plenty of candies and other baked goods like brownies etc Maybe next time They did have spices and other bulk packed items Bulk oats as well! The gal before me had 2) 50 pounds bags of rolled oats I should have asked on the price I do not have my bulk bins yet for rice and oatmeal and salt and sugar But it is in the plan They had a small freezer of meat I did not checkout yet As well as the large refrigerator case with pies etc Maybe next time on that as well as updated pix Also I need to ask on the best times for fresh baked goods Yea this will be a stop every trip now!

My favorite part about a road trip to the Midwest is discovering Amish country stores. I am a big…read morefan of their homemade candies, baked goods, pies, and bread. Country Variety, offers many different types of pickled foods and jams. There are also, kolaches (Czech pastry), that's the first thing; I've tried. I was blown away by the raspberry kolaches. It was soft and creamy. I bought the baked goodies to bring to AZ. This is definitely a stop when traveling in the rural areas of Iowa.

My family and I had a lovely time at Barn Happy! As out-of-towners, it was awesome to visit a local…read morespot in Cedar Falls. We were staying at an Airbnb right up the street, so it was super convenient to stop in. We were greeted at the door by the friendliest girl who told us all about the space. She shared that it used to be an old dairy barn and they had a shop & restaurant in the main barn space, an Iowa local shop out back, and an antique treasure shop upstairs. She did mention that if we wanted to dine or sit for coffee, we needed to let her know ahead of time so they could reserve a table space, so keep that in mind if you're planning to stop to eat! We stayed in the main barn area and browsed the local shop finds. They had everything from Iowa-made wine, knife sets, honey, clothing, crafts, artwork, jewelry, and Iowa-themed goodies. If you are shopping for unique local gifts, this is the spot to visit! The shop workers were SO friendly and sweet!! They also made me a delicious caramel latte to go on my way out. I would love to go back when I return to Iowa!

This was a great place for a quick lunch. Friendly and helpful staff, cute gift shop and yummy…read moredesserts!

This place is like a Cracker Barrel on super steroids. I've never seen so much stuff in one shop…read more And be sure to go downstairs because there's a different shop down there; and you can meander through the various rooms on the lower level. It was a bit overwhelming to walk through. If you're looking for a present for someone this might be a good place to go. On the other hand, if you're claustrophobic, you might want to hang around the front door.

It's been years since I stopped into the Amana colonies, but I have to tell you it's only gotten…read morebetter! The General Store is located in the middle of town offers you a little bit of everything produced in the area from handmade knives to confectionaries, jams, Jilly's, cheese, sausage, and the number of German influenced food products A wonderful place to go gift shopping or just treat yourself. I was able to pick up gifts for a number of different people do the wide selection of products offered at this establishment. The staff was exceptionally friendly and eager to help me build a pile so I didn't have to carry anything and continue my shopping experience! Reasonably priced and high-quality you can ask for more these days. Highly recommend that you stop in and check out the General Store in the Amana colonies.

Thoroughly enjoyed my shopping experience at Scout. Employees were helpful and friendly & the…read moreselection is varied, items seem of high quality. I found several gift items, looking forward to returning!

I have to stop in every time. I'm in town. It takes me at least an hour to go through everything…read moreonce twice in three times! Great selection great service so grateful this little gem is in Marion.

What a fun little shop! The owner was very friendly and celebrating her 1 year business…read moreanniversary. This location is the store front for funky little gifts to celebrate various occasions. I picked up the perfect card to have on hand in the event a friend has a pet pass away. Be sure to look at their website for curated gift boxes.

From the owner: When life calls for the perfect gift - get happy! You're sure to find something from our wide…read moreselection of curated items including greeting cards, home decor, bar and cocktail, gourmet foods, self care and spa, humor and sass. Our specialty is the Happy Box, a creative twist on the traditional care package. Shop online for ready-to-go curated gifts or BYO (build your own). If you need to send your gift, we can ship for you.

Such a cute store! It has EVERYTHING. We're from Cedar Rapids and stopped here because we saw this…read moreshop on Yelp. It's a big space with LOTS of things to look at: seasonal, furniture, wall decor, candles, towels, clothing, jewelry, trinkets, baby items, art...this store has SO many gift options. I bought some things for myself and some for others. I will definitely be back again soon! So happy to see so many local vendors supported in this shop.

A true Ankeny classic with excellent gift selection and the most fun, welcoming staff around.read more

I LOvE this place! Eye candy everywhere. Twinkle lights galore. It's a very relaxing atmosphere…read more Staff is always very friendly. I never leave empty handed

This shop definitely makes the best bouquets. We currently live out of state but know anytime we…read moreneed a bouquet for any reason they'll give attention to details. The $5 Friday flowers are also so beautiful. We enjoy all the unique gifts in the shop too and have brought many home with us. This shop is a must visit if you're ever in the area.

Probably my favorite little store in Pella. We make sure to stop in each time we visit town. They…read morehave lots of unique items from all over the world.

I absolutely love The Work of Our Hands! Shopping fair trade is so important, and it's amazing to…read moreknow that my purchases are helping artisans around the world.

This year-round Christmas shop is so adorable with plenty of great finds for reasonable prices! I…read moreloved that they had so much inventory and the different themed trees was a nice touch! I aspire to have that Gingerbread themed tree some day! Service was friendly and they love that you are looking through their store and don't pressure you to buy/feel like you have to hurry up. It was a pleasant stop on our visit to Amana Colonies and I would come back here every time I am in town to see what new treasures I can find.

This place is a never ending Christmas paradise here! It was even open on Christmas eve when me and…read moremy wife came here. Overall this place features tons of Christmas decor and holiday finds you really can't find anywhere else. Staff here was really friendly, it's an old well maintained building with friendly staff and easy access to the general market next door.