I used to love going to this place with my family to get christmas stocking stuffers and new candy,…read morehowever we haven't been since COVID and man did inflation hit hard. You gotta be prepared to drop at least $30 on maybe 5 pieces of candy. The collectibles are outrageously priced but it's not just this place. It sucks COVID has affected so many small businesses.

This place was neat. I hadn't seen it before and according to the other reviews on here, they moved…read morefrom a Woodward location to 9 Mile, so that would explain it. Huge selection of gifts, including some fun Schitt's Creek stuff and Golden Girls, and also lots of candy and chocolate. They had Coffee Crisp which surprised me, it's a Canadian chocolate bar and I've never seen it outside of Canada. They are still requiring masks as of right now (6/13/21) which was nice, also. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it's a bit pricey - most of the gifts I saw were $9.99 and up, for small things, and they had some Sanders one-piece chocolates for 75c (I've seen them 25-50c in other stores). Otherwise, this was a fun store to browse and I will be back at some point.

Happened to be in Ferndale, so we popped in to this cool indoor market to shop. There is a nice…read morevariety of vendors from plants to coffee to Detroit merch. We love Bon Bon Bon and they have a small stall here! One of my favorite discoveries though was The Workplace Program - selling cards made by people with disabilities - they were so unique and awesome! I ended up buying one for my brother's birthday and it was the same price you'd see at Hallmark for a nice card. Overall, the space was clean and easy to navigate - only took us about 45 minutes to browse through all the vendors. Definitely check out if you're in the area and want to support local!

Was at Rust Belt Market this weekend and genuinely couldn't believe how hot it was inside. The kind…read moreof heat where you stop browsing and start thinking about finding the nearest exit. Love a lot of the vendors there, but the overall experience was so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving early. Just completely killed the atmosphere for me.

Free Phoenix was an okay gift shop. It was very expensive,…read morewhich was fine for some of the items, but for others, it just didn't fit the bill. Friendly service. I wasn't spending any money, but my friend bought a sharp leather bag.

There is nothing in here I don't like, the owners have such a great eye and wonderful taste. Very…read moremetaphysical vibe, exactly what Downtown Ferndale needed!

This shop offers every kind of crystal you can dream of along with books, wall art, tarot cards…read moreetc. There are so many options of items it's fun to spend some time browsing their wares. I've been here a number of times for card and psychic readings. And have always been impressed. Today my daughter and I picked up a few gems. It's always a pleasure to visit here.

We came here for a Witch Fair. When we got here I recognized this was a store we had been to but a…read morenew location. We really enjoyed the new location. Everyone here was really friendly. We liked the fairy and took some pictures. I got some crystal candy from a vendor, it was so delicious. I also bought a fun witch oven mitt from the Tea Room store, I love it, it works really well. You would not think so, but not all oven mitts are equal, some are not effective when you actually need it. We will be back and also look forward to their future fairs.

Its been a solid 7 days since I ordered and they haven't shipped. They sent me tracking 3 days ago…read moreand it still shows only the label has been printed. I've emailed twice and no reply. Awful service for almost a $200 order.

I love this store, I always find something cute for a gift. Not everything is Michigan themed…read moreeither, so no matter the type of gift you need you'll be able to find something. I visit during the Arts Beats and Eats festival, they participate in the Royal Oak $ program. I have spent my $$ here the last 2 years!

This is a gift store which had fancy candles and fun little things to tempt you to buy, little…read morenotebooks and books and knickknacks.

A lovely store in downtown RO. Lots of locally made goods, including treats, home decor, gifts,…read moreetc. And it's layout is really great. Not so cluttered that you can't turn around, great lighting and unique ways of displaying items. My lower rating is because of the service to potential vendors. It seems non existent. I'd love to hear from any active vendor there. I dropped off my card (after messaging them via their website, email and Instagram over several months) to inquire about becoming a vendor and never heard back. Maybe they don't have any vendor openings or they don't think my art is a good fit. That's fine. However, I think a courtesy email telling me that should be a normal expectation, though? Maybe Im way off. I still get a ton of advertising whales from their subscription list, so.... ?

I needed a house warming gift for my friends new apartment. I loved La Roche's selection, they had…read moredifferent esthetics and ideas to choose from. Also, Claudine helped me pick a beautiful piece then wrapped it nicely. Overall, the service was great, and the items were well priced and beautiful. I will be back for sure!

The owner is always so kind, and her selection of products isn't your average cheap giftware,…read morerather she houses some truly special and unique items. I was recently in and was struggling to decide on a lamp and she went out of her way to assist me and telling me stories of her travels while moving items around the store so I could get the full effect of the lamp in different lightings. All the while, I never felt pressured to purchase, even after her help. I live near by and always try to stop in when I can. Cannot recommend enough!

Gorgeously curated space! Unique finds…read more Fairly priced Stop in! Scout was one of the better spaces I've experienced in Royal Oak.

If you're going to have a store that just sells kitch or art you need to follow a few rules…read more 1) Be nice to your customers. They don't have to buy anything and so you better kiss their behinds. Even if they don't want anything they might feel bad for you because you were so nice. 2) The prices need to be low enough to justify buying something useless. 3) You have to gave good stuff that people want, though they don't need. Also, it helps to have things that one has never seen before and thus must purchase it because they may never see it again. Well, Scout is a nice enough store. The store sells kitch, curios and art. The inside is nice and bright. There are some interesting items, but nothing that I can't live without. Also, I've seen a lot of the same items around the area. The prices were probably comparable but were still pricey. I don't think there was anything for less than $10 or I didn't find it. I give Scout 3 stars because the lady behind the counter was not very friendly or helpful. When I walked into the store she didn't acknowledge me right away or ask if I needed anything. Instead she just talked to a friend for almost the whole 15 minutes we were in there. I was the first to say hello as I entered. Eventually, she engaged us in conversation a little, but it wasn't the friendliest of conversations. Scout had some unique gift ideas and art pieces. Over all the quality stuff was very expensive. The rest could probably be purchased at other stores of a similar nature. I don't really have a reason to go back here.

I love hihi so much! I've been going here since I was a kid and it's truly the best place to get…read moreall your trinket needs. They have a great selection of goods, and workers are helpful and interactive! Sanrio plushies tend to be on the pricier side, but that's not unnatural to the brand by any means. Additionally, their Sonny Angel collections seem to run out pretty fast, but they regularly have smiskis in stock!

Very awesome anime/comic/manga/collectible store with helpful staff, wide selection and great…read moreprices. Also near the train tracks in Royal Oak. They used to have beverages but are bringing them back. Highly recommended and a cool place to check out if you are in RO!

Always find what I need. Staff is always sweet and helpful…read more It's organized and easy to navigate. Special deal on the green ECO gel.

Staff is AlwaYs willing to guide the shopper and advise on products and "how-to's". This latest…read morevisit makes me rate them 5 stars rather than 3 cuz staff has changed. I think the shop is owned by Asians but seems management is Latino /African American now and that's a plus! Previously the the Asian mgmt (owners?) have been super annoying. Watching me as if I'm gonna steal, and bothered if I ask Qs, and speaking down to their staff. Horrible. Today's visit was great. So I asked if it was under new ownership and they said they just swapped staff w store on 6 Mile. Whatever. I'm glad there is respect now