Atticus Coffee and Gifts combines two of my favorite things: a great gift shop and a great coffee…read moreshop. And out of all the new businesses I visited in 2025, this was my favorite. (Unfortunately I literally live on the other side of the country, so before my trip to Spokane ended I made it a point to stop by Atticus multiple times.) The gift shop portion of the store stocks what feels like a little bit of everything. Books, stickers, soaps, lotions, trinkets, home decor, t-shirts, art, books, cards, chocolates...and that's just what I remember! And then the coffee shop portion has a surprisingly large menu. I'm used to coffee shops in stores being more like small coffee stands; but nope, this operation feels like a fully stocked coffee shop. Plus they also serve tea, matcha, and smoothies...and breakfast sandwiches, AND pastries. As you might imagine: this all makes the store smell quite good! There aren't a ton of seats but when I visited with family, we managed to find a couple tables so we could enjoy our drinks and snacks sitting down. Their coffee is very, very tasty - I tried both hot and iced lattes during my multiple visits. I didn't have tea on-site but I did buy some of their blends to brew at home, and they are also very, very tasty. Unfortunately they don't do online sales, and since I was traveling I didn't have the space to pack up everything I wanted to take home with me. Maybe future me will have the chance to come back...in the meantime, I hope you lucky locals appreciate this place as much as I did!

Saranac Public House earns a solid 4 stars from our experience. From the start, the service stood…read moreout--friendly and welcoming over the phone when taking our pickup order, which set the tone right away. When we arrived, the customer service at the bar for pickup was just as great--smooth, efficient, and genuinely pleasant. The food definitely delivered. The pretzel was excellent, paired with a crazy good mustard that took it to another level. I ordered the curry, and it was a fantastic dish--rich, flavorful, and downright delicious. My daughter had the kids spaghetti with chicken added, and she confidently declared it the best spaghetti she's ever had... so there! Overall, a great experience with standout service and tasty food. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu before giving that fifth star.

I've never see. A bookstore with so much queer horror. I love it. Why don't all bookstores have…read morethis?

Huge selection of books! I loved the different genres and a lot of signed copies and sprayed edges!…read moreThey also had more than just books with merch, cards, notebooks, puzzles, games, bookmarks, etc. They also had a full upstairs area that I didn't visit but was told there's a seating area to read. It looked like they host events as well! The other side is Uncle's which is the games side - def check it out!

I went out for a mental walk during my stay for the night in Spokane just a few blocks away from…read morethis store. Checked out the waterfront then looped back around and found this place. I didn't realize what time it was and what time they closed. I wish I had more time to see all the beads they had but the young lady was rushing me by saying "alright friend you got one minute" I let her know I didn't live here and Idk when I'll be back. Trying to continue exploring more beads to make my partner a special bracelet. (He collects bracelets with different stones and crystals) Will try to come by earlier if I ever come back to Spokane.

Such a cool store!! I was blown away by the selection of jewelry. They have everything from…read morependants, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. Amazing quality and beautiful stones. I also really loved the selection of god and goddess statuses they have, it's rare to find such a variety of them these days. The pricing for them was really good too, if I wasn't traveling, I 100% would've bought some. They also have a fossil selection which was pretty cool. The atmosphere was very light and well kept. You can tell a lot of passion goes into the store. The employees were very kind and helpful as well. 10/10 recommend!!

I barely noticed this boutique at first, and then when I did, I assumed everything inside was going…read moreto be way overpriced. I had some free time though, and the store was super cute so I went in. I loved it! The cashier was friendly, but not so overly fake-friendly that I felt like she was hovering over me as I browsed the store. The items were really reasonably priced, novel, and super cute. They will also assemble reasonably priced, yet adorable, custom gift baskets. I will definitely be going back next time I need a fun gift.

From the owner: Unique Gift Store carrying items for every occasion and all of the people on your list. We carry a…read morelarge selection of locally made items. Unique jewelry, women's men's and children's gift items, cards, stationary, home décor and more . Come on in!!

I got a great album here and was helped by a very kind woman named Sarah. Fantastic store on all…read morefronts.

Looking for vintage finds in Spokane? Then look no further than Boulevard. Besides your standard…read morehousehold items, Boulevard has lots of clothes and old records. During my most recent visit, I found an old Girl Scout book with recipes for Girl Scout cookies. I also purchased a whole bunch of skeleton keys. I have an old house with the original doors throughout that require a skeleton key to lock the door. Unfortunately, the keys must have gotten lost over time, thus why I bought a bunch of different ones to try to figure out which ones could actually work to lock the doors in my house. Surprisingly, two of the keys did work! So, now I know which ones to buy more of in the future. I also got a plant that has been thriving in my office. While located on a busy street, parking is easily available as there is plenty of parking behind the building.

Spokane is a funny place for board gamers. Board game cafes are heavy on the "cafe" and light on…read morethe "board game." Game shops seem to either have no space to play a game or they have lots of space with no clear instructions on when/how the space can/should be used and by whom. And all of the shops we visited while in town were struggling with identity crisis. As for Uncles: Good: Board game selection is better than the other shops we visited in town Bummer: Not a cafe and no obvious place to play a game, so likely intended as strictly retail rather than a gaming space. (No harm no foul...just offering an observation for the advantage of others) Bad: Nobody offered to help (employees stayed behind the counter while we were there). Odd: Organization/layout and display shelves were a challenge. Some areas were clearly organized and others less so. Just when I started to think I was understanding the organizational scheme, I'd find a game that obviously belonged with a group of others on the other side of the store. Just my opinion, but there is enough selection here that an alphabetical layout scheme would probably make sense. Suggestion: Pick an identity: Toy store or game shop? Gone are the days of the bizarrely mixed toy department in the basement of the local sporting goods store. Board games have moved beyond classification as "toys" and into the realm of being a true hobby all its own. If Uncles decides to focus up as a game store, consider dumping the little kid toys and leaning heavier into collectibles loved by most gamers (e.g. Funko, Iron Studios, Superhero/Fantasy/Sci-Fi stuff, etc.) Parking: rough. (Seemed as though downtown paid street parking was the only option.) Pricing is pretty standard for brick and mortar...a touch higher than you can find online in most cases. (I call it the "Instant Gratification Tax.") At the end of the day, I came away feeling as though the shop might be run by a pair of contentious siblings...one who loves modern board games and the other who is convinced that kid's toys are the way to go. Combining them in this small a space was OK in the '80s but now is just confusing for both groups.

Super helpful. Didn't have the game we wanted but suggested one the family loved including the teensread more

Kizuri is such a fun boutique located in downtown Spokane. This is the perfect place to find a gift…read morefor a friend and to grab a few pieces of décor for your home. The owner is lovely, passionate about her business, and committed to Fair Trade artisans. I love their felt garlands. Last time I was there, I picked up a felt garland with colorful flowers made in Nepal. They also have seasonal décor too. I found some cute soapstone animals from Kenya. I have one other soapstone animal from Kenya that I got from a friend from Kenya, so it was exciting to find these at Kizuri. They also have lots of jewelry from all over the world and a section for kids and babies.

This is seriously the best shop in town for gifts. It also has some fun yet practical kitchen…read moreproducts. The staff are so helpful - it is my go-to place for anything special.