How many convenience stores, quick stops mini marts, bla bla bla are there? A million or maybe two…read moremillion? Here is what distinguishes these fine folks from all the others. 1. They are owned by an extended family from Michigan that like so many others, moved to sunny Florida for the weather. They are universally friendly and welcoming. 2. The place is spotless I mean eat-off-the-floor spotless. 3. You can get a beer which is extremely important for my next point. 4. What sets them apart from all the others is that on weekends (Saturday & Sunday), A pit master sets up a grill and sells wonderful BBQ at seriously good prices. A friend and I stopped by for a "Q" lunch today. The pit master was doing quarter chickens, ribs and sausage. Each came with homemade Coleslaw and baked beans. A one-meat platter was $5, and a two-meat platter was $10. Are you kidding me! You can have a wonderful BBQ lunch for less than you would spend at a fast food joint! I think I'll stop back tomorrow for another excellent lunch!

Horrible I bought a candy bar there today it went out of date in 2018!!! Are you freaking kidding…read moreme???

- Fresh Focaccia Bread! -…read more I love a good Specialty Shop an if it has an Italian Flair, I'm there! This is the new second location for these fine folks. The first is in Lake Placid. Arriving- This is one of a string of small shops located in the Jacaranda hotel with entrances directly on Main Street. You can park in the free lot behind the hotel and walk through it or you can parallel park directly on Main Street, which is also free. Ambience- This is a tiny shop that is well arranged and immaculate. The aroma as you enter is wonderful. You just know you are going to have a fine experience. Website- I highly recommend you stop here first to get a feel for the variety and the prices. Products- Olive oil is of course, is the star and there are many varieties. They handle tasting very nicely, which is important! There is also bread, spices, teas, pasta and pasta sauces and more. See my pictures for more info. Customer Service- Friendly, knowledgeable, and laid back. I had no problems browsing without being pestered! Personal Experience- This is an Italian Specialty Shop at its best! Much of the stock is imported and of very high quality and the prices reflect that and it's to be expected. I found the value to be spot on and the overall experience outstanding! Five stars!

Visited the shop many times, this time Jake was working. He was incredibly helpful and super sweet…read more He made me feel very comfortable and made sure I found exactly what I was looking for. I cannot thank him enough. He just went out of his way to try to help me. So far, everyone that I have met in there is amazing. It is a great place to go for anything Vape related.

Cullen is amazing!! He really helped me & was so friendly! Best guy at this place hands downread more

- Put a smile on your face! -…read more Main street in my tiny town is growing quickly. This is the 3rd tiny shop to open recently in front of the historic Jacaranda hotel. Arriving- Theses Shops have private entrances on Main Street so you don't necessarily need to go inside the hotel. Main Street parallel parking is free. An alternative is to park behind the hotel in the free lot and walk through it. It's beautiful so you won't regret it! Ambience- A lot of folks say cute and I would agree. Also, spotless. Products- The focus is soda of which there are hundreds. There are also ice cream and hot dogs which I didn't have a chance to sample. My focus was old fashioned root beer. I had no problem finding what I wanted and the price was fair. Customer Service - Nice guy that was friendly and efficient! I couldn't ask for more! Conclusion- So it's a blistering hot Florida summer day and you need a break from sweating. A great choice would be a hot dog, soda and an ice cream for dessert. Five stars! Pro Tip- This is one of three delightful privately-owned businesses all adjacent to each other. The other two are aromatic and delicious coffee shop and a unique Italian market. I strongly suggest you visit all three while you're there!

Howdy partner! A new western store has opened in my teeny tiny town. I've got a western belt with a…read morered buckle the size of a frisbee complete with the Yelp logo. I strapped that baby on and moseyed on down to check it out! Arriving- It's on Avon Park's Main Street about a minute from US Route 27 and simple to find. There is a small parking lot complete with easy access for those needing a handicapped spot. Ambience- This is one of the most beautifully merchandised stores I've seen in some time. It's spotlessly clean and meticulously arranged. It was a true pleasure to wander around and check everything out. My pictures do not do it justice! Customer Service- I was greeted by a delightful young lady who expertly answered all of my questions. Unfortunately, she was unimpressed with my giant Yelp belt buckle, but I didn't hold that against her! Product- You come here for western clothes and accessories. Hats, boots, belts, shirts, and jeans. It's all there and so beautifully organized, it's easy to find your size. I'd say they are a mid-priced store. See my pic for some beautiful shirts that were on sale for $39. These folks are owned by locals, and I always appreciate that! If you are blowing through Highlands County and in the market for Western wear, you'd have a great experience here!

Love Bartow Pharmacy and the owner is a great person. He takes time to explain medications in…read moredetail. The staff go above and beyond. Such a nice change from big corporate pharmacies.

Always knowledgeable and helpful. Delivery is great. Staff know us when we walk in. They take all…read moreof our Medicare advantage plans.

This N That is located in a historic building in downtown Bartow. There is free street parking out…read morefront. This kind of store is why I haunt Old Florida towns, to find gems like this. This store is straight up my alley. There are two rooms plus a back area is filled with gorgeous vintage items. Everything is in mint condition and clearly priced which I really appreciate. This is a consignment shop which means folks leave their items here to be sold. In this type of situation I will sometimes ask if the price can be lowered which usually necessitates a call to the owner of the item but here everything was priced to sell. Some of my favorite items were the strawberry print cups and canisters, vintage floral napkin rings, the little ceramic collection of dogs, and a print of an owl. They had what look like hundreds of records and really pretty jewelry. I loved everything. If I lived closer I would be stalking this store all the time. If you find yourself in Bartow and love vintage you need to stop in. To quote a saying from the 1920's, this store is the bees knees!

Cute little place not far from here. Arrived just before closing and they were welcoming. They…read morewere out of bananas so couldn't get the banana split I wanted. But the young lady picked a few flavors for me and it was good. I'll be back. Thanks for service

This is the only place that carries Spumoni ice cream and it is delish The other flavors are…read moregreat as well!