This Mexican shop is a wonderful mix of everything. The bonus is that it's a one-stop-shop…read more It is a grocery store, a panaderia with some really tasty options, a take-out spot to pick up tortas, burritos, some light snacks and juices, a regular store to get non-food items like candles, some jewelry, children's clothes, shoes, and there's a small OTC pharmacy selection near the front of the store. The grocery section was fascinating: there was a larger than expected selection of the spices -- most times hard to find things, and the bakery with its "how am I supposed to pick just one" selection. The prices are very reasonable, the selections are good, and Colima is just a fun store to browse. Next time I'll have to try the tortas. The line was too long, and I didn't have time to wait during this visit.

Colima Restaurant is 2 doors down from Coli.a de Mis Amorres. They closed the kitchen in the…read moregrocery store, and now have their own Restaurant space. Clean, fresh tortillas made there, and a large menu. Love the food.

Great local dress shop for all clothing needs - fantastic selection for both casual and formal…read morewear, quality fabrics/designs, and amazing service. I literally dropped in two weeks before a wedding and came home happy with a lovey floral gown and extremely comfortable footwear for a moderate price. Their quality makes the prices a bargain.

This shop is local and has something for all women . Way more than dresses! Love shoes? Yes. Plus…read moresize? Yes. A happy accident finding this place after my luggage was lost for a day. I now have my new and preferred shoe shopping for all occasions--quality, unique, fun and elegant. The website is up to date so I can continue to shop after my return home. The service was over the top excellent and knowing I was shopping local was the cherry on top!

Rarely anything good. Owner is always at goodwill.. sub par clothing for too much hard earned..read more

Montana Vintage Clothing could be a goldmine, but unfortunately it's run by a passive-aggressive,…read moregrey-haired woman who fat-shames customers under the pretense of "taking your measurements to match you to the right fits." When I found a pair of cute shorts and asked to try them on she said she'd have to "measure me first." I politely declined, assuming it was an optional service, to which she further informed me, it was not. Then things got weird. Because the shorts were cute (and cheap), I begrudgingly let her measure my waist. To which she said "ohh, they're too small," and put them back on the rack (they were actually my size) When I said I'd like to try them anyway, she smugly told me I could purchase them, but I still wasn't allowed to try them on. It was hands down the weirdest, most invasive, and humiliating shopping experience I've had. And it explains why the store is bursting at the seams with clothing. I doubt anyone actually buys anything after being treated like that. If you enjoy unsolicited body commentary and being size-policed over $20 vintage shorts, this place is for you. Otherwise, run. And a tip for the owner: If you want to run a 'by fitting only' boutique, then run a proper by-appointment fitting room where you pull sizes for people instead of wasting their time and humiliating them. Vintage isn't supposed to come with a side of shame.

RN our trading is one of my favorite places to go with a girlfriend. The perfect mixture of…read moreclothing, gifts, and antiques. Love it!

Came in looking for souvenirs. Nice shop filled with antiques, clothing etc. Good customer service…read moreand friendly employee.

Paris Montana Mercantile is a small shop, an offshoot of the store in Red Lodge, with a small…read moreselection of Montague's silver jewelry, clothing, hats, and the Zentz line of natural lotions and soaps. It's a small shop, but can save you a trip to Red Lodge if you're looking for a quick gift or your out of town visitors want to get a souvenir. The employee was very helpful, took her time showing me the various goods and did an outstanding job of trying to sell me something. Small shop, customer-focused, and handy when needing a special gift. It's not an inexpensive store, obviously catering to out of town visitors, but it's still a fun place to explore

As a first time visitor to Billings Montana, there have been many things that have surprised me in…read morea good way and many things that have shocked me and the worst way possible. Unfortunately ThebHouse of Books & Tea would fall into the latter category. I've actually visited this bookstore three time. The first time I made a purchase, the second two times was to browse I'm hopes of purchasing and the third time was to offer my assistance volunteeringly. On my third visit I was met with hatred and prejudice and worst - judgement. It's so unfortunate given the nature of their business... selling books. I expected to find a group of creative, free thinking, intellectuals. What I discovered was a person full of hate.and emptiness. I wouldn't waste my time unless of course you are the type of individual to support this type of "thinking."

We just went to This House of Books for the first time yesterday. The general manager was…read moreincredibly hospitable and helped me choose a delicious tea. We came for the children's books, and I was pleased to see many selections I'd yet to see elsewhere. The prices are definitely higher than an online purchase, but you vote with your dollar, and this is one business I'm glad to support where I can! The general manager told me it's actually a book co-op, owned by share holders. It was very interesting to learn about! We will be frequenting this location when we are in the market for new books or just a relaxing cup of tea!

Rock Creek soaps is a perfect shop for finding natural, hand-made soaps, candles, lotions and the…read morelike, all locally made. Because it's located in the warehouse area of downtown Billings, Rock Creek Soap can manufacture on the premises. That's an ideal way to keep costs down and pay attention to the craft. And that makes this a must-stop place. Although the current shelter-in-place rules keep Rock Creek from a fully operational stop-and-shop daily business, they are open one day a week currently, and the on-line ordering is always available. Being a visual learner, I like to see the product, inhale the scent, and, if there's a tester available, try it out. Since this tester option isn't available for obvious reasons during this current situation, I was able to see the product, and, if it was soap, could smell the main ingredients. One of the owners was able to explain the uses of certain ingredients and that was helpful. There are a mixture of bar soaps, swirled or stamped, boxed or not, and those with stamps, for instance of an animal, a marine animal, or a star, make for an interesting twist on a standard bar of soap. I couldn't really detect a connection between the stamp and the fragrance, but perhaps it's better that way. If shopping locally isn't enough, Rock Creek offers soapmaking classes, kids birthday parties, and lest the adults feel left out, a group party for adults to learn how to do their own product and then have fun on site practicing it. It's a fun shop with an entire selection of ready-made gifts or stocking stuffers.

Very helpful and nice!! great food!! Great place!! You will love it!!! Clean, bright, and Great…read morefood!!!

My grandson is a rock hound and wanted "rocks" for his birthday. I thought we could go here and…read morepossibly get something that could be cut that he could keep forever in his collection. Everything indicated the hours they were open so we drove in from Shepherd and the place was closed up. Apparently out of business but no bother to update information. Both of us were disappointed including me for planning this and wasting a half day driving in and home again.