The actual products were super cute but the staff made us all very uncomfortable. We came in as a…read moregroup of girls and were instantly stared at and followed. It was excessive. Each individual one of us was approached, items taken to the counter we were simply just looking at, and followed.

This chain is a popular on this side of Michigan. Was looking for sweaters, hat or whatever…read more They had some Northface brand jackets and coats, some men's sweaters but nothing really caught my eye, not even to try on either. It was still a decent reprieve from the wet and cold weather outside.

If you like to find clothing that's got flair, is reasonably priced, and good quality, Grins is…read moreworth a stop. I appreciated the owner's keen eye for what pieces can work well together, and many include a piece of jewelry to tie the outfit together. Some beautiful sweaters for fall were available in a knit that had shades of blues and purples that were just stunning, and I'm looking forward to wearing the scarf I bought. Helpful staff and a few dressing rooms round out the experience.

From the owner: Grins offers unique men's and women's clothing and shoes, accessories, jewelry, vintage sign…read morereproductions and other gifts with a friendly, helpful staff to assist you.

It's a cute little store and more importantly it was open on this cold, wet and rain drenching…read moreSaturday after noon. It seems stores keep odd hours during the winter months. Cute socks, shirts, tops, under garments, jewelry, accessories, MI glasses, aromatic soy waxed candles. I wasn't able to find much for clothing or accessories today but found these lovely scented swan creek honey soaked apples. Made me suddenly want to eat an apple.

I can always find something for my wife here. They are very friendly and always willing to help.read more

Urban garage market used to be a car wash but the owners changed it into a giant antique and new…read moregifts store! There's even a back corner that is currently being rented by a painting class! The absolute best part about Urban Garage = free gift wrap!!! And it's the loveliest paper, colors and presentation! What a beautiful touch of you're looking for a gift (and card!)- the ladies here do everything for you! I thought this was going to be all vintage, but there's a lot of women's clothing. I wish they had a wider range of sizes as they seem to target a younger crop top crowd. It also seems like they have absolutely every item out on the same floor, so some things don't feel special. The jewelry is very cool- a mixture of upcycled pieces and pieces clearly bought in bulk. They have a gorgeous stationery section and their candles are unique (and make great gifts!) I'm not sure they've yet found their niche as everything seems a bit everywhere. Candlesticks = $18 for a box of two, brass necklace = $48, lamp = $225. I didn't love how one of the gals was trying to sell me with her toxic positivity. It's one thing to be excited about what you're selling but it's another to tell you "everyone NEEDS one of these!" Their naughty cards are hilarious. I bought a few of those as well as a necklace and candlesticks! Thank you friends!

I love this place for so many reasons. They combat and raise awareness for so many different…read morethings and everything sold help different charity's the store has partnered up with. What I like is that each charity seems to line up with the product you buy, for example if you buy a notebook the charity getting the money is an educational charity that helps schools. They have allowed me to sample their coffee and it is delicious. I've also gotten their quest mix in the past which is just a bag of the dry ingredients for quest dip and I add sour cream. My husband and I will continue to come here.

Had a very friendly younger guy help me out. Extremely friendly and helpful. Appreciated his…read morehospitality. Great options inside, too.

Stopped by a few minutes ago and store is cleaned out, apparently gone out of business. No updates…read moreon their FB page since December 2024 either. It's too bad, because it was a great business while it lasted.

Never know when their store is open. Doesn't matter if store hours say they're open, the door is…read morealways locked. This week they posted a paper sign with limited hours available (assume because of staffing) but even during those hours; the store is closed. Trying to pick up a package Amazon delivered to the locker here and can't access it.

Melissa did an amazing job with my diamond studs. She was also extremely helpful and available when…read moreI had questions

The Natural Gem is a wonderful store downtown that sells gems, sells jewelry, and does jewelry…read morerepair.  For such a small store they have a great variety of items and even sell uncracked small geodes for just a dollar.  I would recommend this store for any gem enthusiast or someone who needs jewelry fixed.  They staff is friendly and helpful.  They store set up is always beautiful and they really use the space well.  Will be back soon.

My husband and I came in because I needed socks. They do have good options for shoes, and my…read morehusband ended up getting a pair. I was looking for hiking shoes and had anplace in mind to get them, so I only walked out with my socks. I can see myself getting shoes just for looks here, but thry didn't seem to have anything I could do what I wanted to do without getting blisters. Their socks are really comfy for a pack that was 10/$10. I can see this being a decent place to get school shoes and they did have some cheap shoes for only $13. They are a pretty average shoe store overall and their employees were friendly and helpful. I will most likely come back for socks.

when I purchased a pair of shoes 10 days ago, the clerk was very very nice, but when I returned…read morethem today, she was so rude that I will never go back. I also did not expect to have to have to go through so much to make a return. Most stores nowadays will give a refund back to your charge card without having to give phone number and address if you have your original receipt.

Located in a very neat historical building with a shady past. Maybe even a ghost or two. They are…read morestocked all kinds of decor items, antiques and curiosities. I only went once, but I'll be back. They're in the process now decorating for Christmas.

What a GEM! 1232 Broad St. Mercantile is the master mind of 2 women who have their own stores and…read morecombined into this one! The local just call it "Mercantile". My friend Denise, a newer Michigan resident introduced me to this gem of a store. It's a collection of vintage pieces and antique furniture with a bit of modern newness sprinkled throughout- there's kid clothes and toys that are bought from elsewhere and brought in. The owners have an eye for beautiful things- there's something here for every room of your house and even outside your house too! Pricing is moderate. I found a gorgeous brass candle holder for $40 and also passed on some artwork that was $175. They have 2 bathrooms while you're shopping that are spacious and clean. Parking is incredibly easy right out front on their property. The pulling out is a bit scary as this shop is on a bend in the road. The gal working was in constant communication with the owners while we were asking questions about some of the pieces. It was nice that they were on top of their things! I wish they had more of a vintage jewelry selection, but my friend and I both walked away with a few things for our homes!

I don't shop for clothes a lot in person because I know my size at my favorite store and tend to…read morebuy online. My local Burlington in Benton Harbor has been a consistent exception in the last year or so. The store isn't perfectly organized and the low amount of staff has forced the changing rooms to be closed (which can make buying items tough if you are in between sizes depending on brands). Despite the imperfections, they have lots of size, style and color options for all clothing types for reasonable prices, which is a big draw. I have also found makeup wipes, colognes/perfumes, a large bag for traveling, and hats for cheap in the last few months. If you need clothes and are on a budget, Burlington is has good bargains to help fill your closet.

Behind Sophia's House of Pancakes lies a sad strip mall, in the center of which is the Burlington…read moreCoat Factory. We are always on the look out for infant sizes, and seeing the words "Baby Depot" on the building, we skeptically checked the store out after a Friday morning breakfast. The interior was huge, clean, & brightly lit, with racks upon racks of clothes. The baby sizes were to the center rear of the store. We located several brand name (Carter's) outfits the full retail price of which would have cost us $50, and Burlington charged $10. The outfits' stitching looked good, there were no defects in color or patterns, and the labels looked genuine. So I don't think we bought counterfeits. We didn't check out the other sections of the store, but observed that things seemed generally well marked, organized, and clean. We don't go to Benton Harbor for breakfast very often, but I think we would check this store out again if we did.