When I first moved to Fort Wayne, I was disappointed in the home brew stores because I was spoiled…read moreby Indy stores. I went to both and looked around and it seemed like I wasn't going to get much of a selection at either. But after a conversation with both stores, I realized Brewer's art actually had pretty much everything I needed. They have a pretty large selection of grains, hops, yeast, and wine making materials. They pretty much stick to the most common of ingredients, but will special order items for you if needed. I have yet to have the need to for them to special order anything. They sell white labs yeast. No WYeast. But their selection of yeast is pretty robust. The other store only carried about 4 varieties. They also don't carry 5 star PBW, but they have a powdered alkaline wash that honestly works just as well. They also have a container refill program. when your container runs out, bring the container back in and get it refilled. I can't remember if it's slightly cheaper for the refill or not, but it cuts down on a lot of waste. They are helpful, give good advice, and will help adjust your recipe if the alpha for the hops you ordered aren't what they currently have in stock. You just need to be receptive of advice. They can get a little bogged down on the days they get deliveries or have a lot of orders, so if you're worried about how long you will have to be in the store to grab what you need, give them a call or shoot them a message on facebook. My only real issue is there is no website to go look at current inventories or a list of their ingredients. I have been told this is in the works. In the mean time, they will happily give you a print out of that months current ingredient stock. They also have a rewards card so don't forget to get that puppy stamped.

This place is just awesome! For a while I've wanted to make my own beer but didn't have any idea on…read morehow to or where to go. A friend had mentioned this place. When I went in you feel a little overwhelmed but the staff make sure you know 200% what your doing. They also tell you if you have any questions to call. My first batch of beer was a bust, but I took a bottle of it in like they asked. They told me exactly what went wrong and gave me a punch card full so I could get a percentage off to try again. They are gray here

Fae's Cabinet is a MUST STOP! If you live in the area, get over there right now. If you're passing…read morethrough, add it to your itentiary. Do. Not. Miss. All. This Cool. Stuff. The majority of it is wonderfully crafted niche, interest, and hobby art. From wall art to earrings to beautiful statues to taxidermy and more! There's something for everyone here. They have an adorable Travis is a wonderful soul and has presented a wonderful opportunity for artists of all skill levels to sell their weird, absurdist, and wonderful work.

What a hidden gem!! I've had the pleasure of doing business with Travis from Fae's Cabinet on a few…read moreoccasions. He's so personable, professional, and just makes you feel so welcomed. I've also really enjoyed the unique, one of a kind inventory. So many cool things! If you like unique and those one time finds then Fae's Cabinet is the place for you!

Unless you are into RC or Gundam, don't even bother. The selection of model kits keeps getting…read moreworse, the paint section is a complete mess and the attitude of the staff is standoffish at best. They used to be better, but Angola has a much better shop with population of only 10,000 people. I would rather drive an hour to Angola than 20 minutes to Phil's.

Phil's needs to create a website to show what products they offer. I don't have time to email back…read moreand forth to find out! Since Phil's doesn't have a proper website, I go elsewhere where I can see products on a website before I go.

It's an amazing place to go to if your looking for glue, paint, glitter,art wood, all of that stuff…read moreand way way way more!!! I went to United Arts And Education because since Slime is a trend I needed some glue! And some paint to color it. So I went there with my mom found the section and boy was there tons of glue! I feel everyone should go here if they are looking for crafts or glue or stuff like that! It's an amazing place!

I am not a teacher, but my wife is, and this is her 'go-to' store for teacher supplies…read more She sent me here last weekend to get a few things laminated, and the people working the front are were so very nice. I had to remove several staples out of some things before running them through the machine and they couldn't find a staple remover, so the manager left and magically reappeared with one that we could use! Lots of different things in here also...all nicely arranged in 'teacher' categories. I also asked someone else where I could find stopwatches, not really thinking that they would have them, but she politely guided me to the spot where they were. Great store...thanks for the years of service to Ft. Wayne!

Price point was good went in for gunpla and models were well priced. They have rx stuff but I don't…read moreknow how week they are priced since I am not into that side

Awesome place to get what you want or need for your rc hobby. extremely knowledgeable staff. Very…read morehelpful and fun people... Watch out for the Managers son though. Kind of a bully:)

Stoner's Funstore: No, it's not a dispensary. Let's just get that out of the way at the jump. In…read morecase you forgot: You're in Indiana, baby! Stoner's Funstore is a costume and gag gift shop. Apparently, this is THE place to rent and buy costumes in Fort Wayne. They've been operating in the city since 1949! It's also the place to buy fake poop, fake barf, fake teeth, fake mustaches, fake hair and fake Spam. (The fake Spam is actually a decoy secret safe.) They also sell lots of silly gifts, corny mugs, cringey t-shirts, ironic greeting cards, and a lot of Marvel things, for some reason. Stoner's has three rooms of "things that you didn't know you needed but can't live without," according to the delightful woman who works here. She literally said that while standing behind the counter, and I immediately and covertly wrote it down in the notes section of my phone because it was so great. This same woman convinced me to try on a dress from the costume section that looked like it had the Eye of Sauron on it and was $3, because she said, "You're so small, you could fit into this costume and wear it for real." I mean, if an older woman who works in a costume shop called Stoner's Funstore says that you're small and would look good in an Eye of Sauron dress that used to be a costume, you try on the dress. Unfortunately, the proportions were all wrong, so I had to put the dress back on the rack. The vibe at Stoner's is cool and laid back, the people who work here are friendly and helpful, and the store is centrally located in downtown Fort Wayne, with lots of parking, which is a rarity for downtown Fort Wayne. This is a good place to visit if you're looking for a silly gift or costume for Halloween, or any time, really.

The store was awesome, I loved the birthday cards and the t-shirts! The costumes were sick and they…read morewere lgbt friendly! The store clerk was fun and kind even when we accidentally opened a prank jar of snakes in the store good prices too! :) would visit again!!

Update- best customer service ever!! I could not believe how…read moreeasy they were to work with and so quick to rectify the problem. We even spoke about doing try on sizing before the group orders so we know the exact sizing. Easy fix and quick response. I highly recommend working with companies like this that care! We've used 18 Threads for our soccer team jerseys, and the sizing is completely inconsistent. The first batch we ordered came in super large, but after a year they finally fit our kids well. So this season we ordered the exact same sizes, expecting them to be the same. Instead, the new jerseys are way too tight -- the neck hole is tiny, the arms are hard to get into, and the length is so short they're practically belly shirts. What makes it worse is that when compared to the exact same size from our old jerseys, they are completely different. Youth Large should fit 12-14 and Youth XL should fit 14-16, but the new jerseys are nowhere close. Instead, Youth Large fits more like an 8-10, and Youth XL like a 10-12. Even our practice jerseys -- which normally run smaller than game day jerseys -- are still larger than these new cuts. For reference, the white photo shows a Youth XL practice jersey compared to the current game day jersey, and the green-on-green photo shows a Youth Large old game day jersey compared to the new Youth Large game day jersey. The fabric is fine, but the sizing is so unreliable that it feels like a total waste of money since our kids can't even use them.

From the owner: 18 Threads specializes in custom screen printing, sublimation, embroidery and online stores. Our…read moredesigners love to engage clients in a creative process at the level you feel comfortable. You deserve so much more than clumsy apparel that shrinks, fades, chafes and clutters your closet. We'll put some swag in your swagger with apparel that fits, feels great, and lasts!

I had the pleasure of stopping by Fancy & Staple the other day!…read moreThis is the most organized and quaint shop I've seen in a while. It's very eclectic and spacious. The staff member I encountered was both gracious and courteous. They carry a wide range of merchandise with no particular rhyme or reason, but it all flows, seamlessly. I loved the energy and vibe of the store. There is street parking on either side of the street. I purchased a tshirt on this visit and declared I'd be back to look around and shop again. Perhaps the most notable thing about the boutique store, there is a food pantry donation center located just outside the front entrance. Stop in, if you can, and bring a canned good or 2 if you can spare it.

Fancy & Staple is a trendy boutique in downtown Fort Wayne. I read about this store in Fort Wayne…read moreMagazine and was excited to find some cute cards here. Fancy & Staple has cards for every occasion. For those who love plants, this store also has plenty of great options from air plants to succulents. For those with little kids, this shop also has a fun section of kids toys and clothes. It's also perfect for those looking for a gift for a little one. I picked up some stickers for my niece during my visit. It's obvious the owner of this shop has taken great care to curate fun pieces for her clientele.

I live in Chicago, however I refuse to have any framing done in Chicago. I hold out for Charley at…read moreNorthside. Charley is a *cool* guy, very patient, easy to work with and he does amazing work. Before making suggestions for framing, he will ask questions to help understand your style and personality. Charley will offer ideas for your framing that are unique and atypical - he has come up with things I would have never thought of! I took photos/artwork purchased on Etsy.com and/or art fairs to Charley that are worth no more than $10-25. After Charley's touch, the artwork looks *expensive.* I've even got him framing a few greeting cards that I've had laying around for years and years - these cards hold special meaning to me. If you need framing, do not go to Michaels or JoAnn Fabrics or any corporate retail outlet for that matter, VISIT Charley. I can't imagine what my pieces would look like if framed by some over-aged woman working part-time at Michael's in her retired life.....

Had such a lovely experience getting things framed, sadly due to covid it might be a bit before I…read moreget my art back - thanks metal imports haha. But regardless, 10/10 will be back to get everything framed. Not only were the prices amazing (probably not the cheapest but you pay for quality) but the conversation was great and the vibe was phenomenal. If you actually like your art... please get a good frame and get it from Northside Galleries.