I didn't have high expectations for the Boutique Emmanuelle, located in the Amway Grand Plaza, but…read moreI was wrong. The ladies each found something delightful, at prices that were compelling, and that's saying something. Better still was the variety of choices - scarves to bags to necklaces - and the impassioned discussion that they inspired. This was all unexpected fun.

Boutique Emmanuel is located in the Amway Grand Hotel in the heart of Grand Rapids, and one of the…read moremore established hotels in the city. Many natives know of the hotel because you see in the skyline and its prominent name. My family and I went in to have brunch at their upscale restaurant on the top floor. On our way out, we saw Boutique Emmanuel and thought we'd check it out. Some of the prices were moderate, but went upwards from there. Cute purses throughout the store and some of the clothing appealed to us as well. The boutique catered to the young professionals, as well as the middle aged woman. They had great accessories and different clothing for different occasions. The woman managing that day was really nice. She was very friendly, which wasn't what I was expecting. The store was brightly lit and bigger than I imagined. There is a back to the store that you can't really see until you go down a few steps beyond the accessories area. I loved that there was appeal to different age groups, and different price points as well. I would definitely shop there again. Fun and neat little boutique in the hotel to stop in and check out.

Amazing customer service. The proprietor was very kind and very knowledgeable. I used to work in a…read morejewelry store and if you have a special watch, bring it here -not a box store or shop that doesn't specialize in watches. It's hard to find craftsmanship like this anymore. We're so lucky to have a shop like this in GR! We will definitely be back!

I just came in for a post card but I overheard a few phone calls so I do know this is a good place…read morefor old fashioned watch repair. I am ludicrously proud of myself for opening with a sentence that no one under the age of 40 would understand.

Absolutely lovely little men's formal wear store. Very small but has a nice traditional kind of…read morefeel to it. They were very helpful. I needed a belt and I was sized and had a receipt in my hand in about a minute and half. Not cheap so don't be too shocked. But if you like to get your suits in an old fashioned way this is your place!

What a remarkable owner! My colleague had a suit issue when we were at the Marriott and uncovered…read moreit at 7:30 in the morning. The hotel contacted this clothier and the owner happen to be in and although he didn't open till 10:00 he allowed him to come in to purchase pants. He also took the time to alter them all within 30 minutes. We were able to get to our scheduled meeting with no disruption. A truly great business owner!

Love this concept!…read more Come support the Pack Elephant, a shop filled with local artists that make a variety of items from clothes, edibles, cards, jewelry, etc. Everything is laid out beautifully amongst small display areas that I assume local artists rent out. I fell in love with these pictured earrings, but I'm currently on a budget and resisted the urge to purchase. Way to go will power! Check this place out to gift something special to someone you love, or maybe treat yo'self! I love that the staff slides in the artist business card during check out. It makes you feel connected with whom you bought from. Overall great vibes here.

Pack Elephant is a new store located in the Studio Park plaza downtown. It features gifts and…read moreproducts from local artisans and makers, many are women and minority owned. The space is large, bright, airy, and open, with lots of space for distancing and plenty of local artwork on the walls. My boyfriend and I stopped in on Valentine's Day and were pleasantly surprised with the wide range of items we found! Coffee, greeting cards, apparel, snacks, bath and body products, tea, pet items, beauty products and makeup, eco-friendly products, plants... I could keep going! Each maker has a little bio and information about the products which is so cool. This is one of the many reasons why I love supporting local shops like this. Getting to know the backstory behind someone's business makes me more likely to purchase something! Pack Elephant is definitely going to be high on my list for go-to shops for when I need a gift. I love the mission of the place - supporting hyper local, small makers and especially women and minority owned businesses. I ended up getting some tea, cheese popcorn, and coffee! The employee who rang up our purchases was very polite and sweet. They've just recently opened so definitely check them out if you're in need of a gift for yourself or a loved one.

Jade Rare Coin is much more than just coins. Of course, they're an excellent resource for…read morenumismatists. This is the place I'd go if I was keen on buying and selling coins, especially hard-to-find coins. If a coin can be resourced, it's likely Danaca can find it for you. You can buy and sell precious metals there, too. Yet, more important than inventory (and the expertise to acquire it) is the thing absolutely essential to a business of this kind: trust. When you deal with Jade Rare Coin, you buy and sell with complete trust in the process and in the person (Danaca) sitting across from you at the table. You never have to wonder if the prices are fair, coming or going. They are. That's because Danaca does right by her customers. If you're interested in buying and/or selling coins and precious metals, I can't think of a better place to do it than Jade Rare Coin. It's safe. It's secure. And it's trustworthy. But you really don't have to take my word for it. Try Jade Rare Coin yourself. Just once. After that, you'll understand why Danaca's customers think she rocks - and why they return again and again to Jade Rare Coin.

I highly recommend working with Jade Rare Coins. We're in the process of helping my Mom transition…read moreinto an independent living apt and it was time to sell Dad's rare coin collection. We heard an advertisement for Jade on public radio and I read a positive review about them on the internet. We made an initial appointment with Danaca and found her to be extremely knowledgeable, more than fair in her valuation and reimbursement for our coins and ultimately a real pleasure to work with.