Friendly customer service. I got baskets which are well made and reasonably priced. I'd looked at larger department stores and didn't find any as nice as these. read more

Loved it!!! This place was fun to shop at. It had great customer service. There was a variety of things that make it a great place for gifts. read more

Ever since I moved outside of ANC, I rarely peruse stores randomly and I miss that for sure; GrassRoots is no exception! I've shopped here many times in the past and attended a ladies evening with wine & hors d'oeuvres. I always find some sort of trinket, knickknack, chocolate bar or something of sorts to gift or add to me shelves. I have several small, lovely pieces in my home and have gifted a few others over the years. Some may find it to be a bit too eclectic at times, but I find that there is probably a little something for just about anyone. read more

If you need a hand-made gift that's not made in China, this is your place! Stuff they have: tea, cards, fabrics, jewelry, etc. The woman working here was very kind. There was also a dog and a parrot working here! If you need a gift, or the beginnings of a gift, and don't know where to start: this is your place. read more

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GrassRoots is a super cool store with an interesting hodge-podge of unique items from the world over. MOST of their items are either clothing accessories or for the kitchen. In clothing/accessory category, they've got jewelery, handbags, satchels, coin purses, shopping totes, aprons, shoes and TONS of scarves! The scarves are especially yummy. They also have lots of interesting items for the kitchen like hand carved spoons, trivets, tea, a bit of unique food items, stone cook ware, coasters, etc. You'll also find interesting items like seashell windchimes, incense, tapestry, funky little toys, home decorations, hand made soaps and lotions. Essentially theres lots of unique items from the world over. It's hard to pin GrassRoots down as just one thing. Think AWESOME multi-cultural gift store and that about sums it up. I walked out with an interesting tower jewelery box made from recycled fabric and paper, some incense, black soap from Africa and a coin purse made from recycled scraps of Indian silk. Grassroots is a GREAT place for unique and interesting gifts with a concience. I think their prices are good considering the quality and story behind these items. I HIGHLY recommend this is a place to start if you're looking for a cool gift for a gal in your life. read more

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Great store with a wide variety things for your life and home that you don't find anywhere else...stuff that puts the fun in functional ...highly recommend! read more

I was on a mission to find gifts for family/friends back home in HI & after stopping at gift store after gift store with the same things I finally found GrassRoots and it was a breath of fresh air. Store filled with handmade gifts from all over the world. When you check out they also include a little insert of who made your item & where it sources from which I loved. Some items even donate to amazing causes. I wish we had a store like this here. read more

Whoa, little on the pricey side, and really the sort of "gift" store as another Yelper mentioned, but it's still a really neat shop that has a range of nifty things you probably can't find anywhere else. I went there a couple of weeks ago, on a mission to find something for a friend of mine who is a bicycle enthusiast. I walked in, not exactly sure if I could find something specific to his tastes. The nice girl at the counter asked if I needed help, and after I told her, she thought for a moment, then excitedly showed me all of the bicycle-related stuff. Recycled chain picture frames and mirrors, chain link bracelets, tire jewelry, super weird and random things. I was really happy that she was able to pull out some things to show me, and I settled on the chain picture frame (which my friend really liked!) I'm not likely to shop here *all* the time, but I can appreciate a store that focuses so much on empowering artisans and merchants who otherwise might not have a reachable market. It's worth mentioning that it is definitely a different store than its neighbor, Woolie's, even though both seem to have similar audiences. Grassroots tends to offer a more varied inventory than Woolie's, which seems to focus more on clothes, jewelry and oils. read more

GrassRoots is an amazing store with beautiful goods from all around the world. Each product is certified fair trade which means there is no use of child or slave labor, the workers are guaranteed a fair wage for the product, minimal harm to environment etc. I got a great organic cotton scarf, an adorable knitted puppy hat for my toddler and some unique jewelry. The prices were surprisingly very reasonable. Knowledgeable staff who seemed very passionate about the concept of fair trade. I will be back! read more

Grassroots is a great shop for the people who are looking for the unique gifts. Their stuffs are from all around the world, and you can enjoy a lot just knowing the story behind of each pieces. People there are super nice and friendly and their dog is adorable. The prices are not too expensive considering the quality of the goods and the services. Highly recommended! read more

I came here a couple of times and found something fun for presents. Recently, I stopped in and noticed the addition of a parrot, talking. I found a cute good luck charm for a friend and bells to hang outside my house. This morning I woke up to the lovely ringing of the chimes swaying in the wind. read more

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My boyfriend and I went to look around the store then the lady claimed we where stealing when we put our phones in our pockets. I never felt so disrespected in my life. My boyfriend and I don't steal the fact she assumed that was plain rude read more

Just paid my first visit to this store. I can't believe I waited so long because it's RIGHT there next to two of my favorite Anchorage haunts, Middle Way Cafe and REI. If you you value things made by hand by talented folks, be sure and check them out. There's tons of variety and a little something for everyone, from pretty earrings made from telephone wire to little toy trucks made from recycled flips flops to beautiful scarves printed with natural dyes. I thoroughly enjoyed browsing the shelves and last night I took a great art class there on how to make bowls from recycled magazines. Check their website to see a class schedule. read more

Darling little shop with something for everyone, but not every budget. It is fair trade so I do understand that the price point is going to be a bit higher than other shops. They have a vast selection. Clothes, jewelry, toys, books, kitchen wear, you name it. Don't underestimate the contents of this shop! It will surprise you at every turn! They also have an Africa Grey parrot named 'Denali' who is very sweet and fancies a chat once in a while. read more

I can appreciate the story behind this store, and how they're helping people all over the world share their craft. It's a large store, plenty of things to look at, such as their knits and jewelry. Unfortunately, this is a 'gift' store to me. I have no use for the items, but they might make a cute gift for someone. read more

Love the variety from handmade leather, refillable journals to purple sticky rice to gorgeous artisan jewelry to children's toys and CHOCOLATE! read more

GrassRoots is a really cute store with unique, artisan offerings. You can find woodwork (eg, kitchen ware), textiles (eg, clothes), candy (eg, chocolates), recycled goods (eg, handbags made from old bike tubes), paper goods (eg, books, cards), etc. Best of all, their goods are fair trade, which means they are exchanging sustainable prices for the products. It's a great place to find unique gifts or special keepsakes. I enjoy browsing their jewellery, playing with the music instruments, & visiting the parrot. The store staff is always friendly & delightful. It's one of my favourite places to browse on a lazy afternoon. read more

Wonderful little fair trade store. I wanted to buy many things, but I could not as I had already spent my travel budget. I want one back home in the Los Angeles area. read more

Love, love this store!! They have the most unique and interesting things here. The great thing also is that you can get things cheap, or you can go really expensive. Anything I have bought from here I have been more than happy about! The people that work there have always been very friendly. Over all, I am crazy about this store and don't have anything negative to say. read more

I love this store. It's a great way to browse and see how surprisingly creative people are all over the world, often making objects of use and beauty from practically nothing. I get my basic food groups there: fair trade chocolate, tea and coffee. I buy my soapnuts for washing clothes. I've taken a class in making cards, which has given me hours of pleasure. And, yes, it's a great "gift store", however, a gift from Grassroots comes with a little card explaining where it is from and who made it, which helps to educate others to the idea of fair trade in this global economy. They are wonderfully friendly in the store and can tell you personal stories about some of the artists and artisans. read more

Super friendly folks and cool, unique gifts. Enjoy going in here on a regular basis for gifts!

I bought a beautiful blanket from here. The clerks were helpful and super friendly! Totally recommend checking it out.