This is adjacent to The Nook bookstore and I was there on a very busy afternoon. (The UNI…read morehomecoming parade had just taken place.) I have been wanting to check out The Nook and this coffee shop for a while. It was pretty packed inside but service was fast. I loved the mocktails they had on the menu. I went with an iced strawberry matcha. OMG! It was fabulous. Tasted like Strawberry Quik but in the best possible matcha way. There's lots of seating areas or you can just go next door to browse. There's an upper level with tables, too.

Popped in on the first day of the booktour! Love stopping in to try new things on the menu. I will…read moresay that they have started to serve food not just baked goods. They sell flatbreads and avocado toast. I will say I am a bit confused on why the avocado toast is not listed as having a gluten free option. It's made with schaar bread and oh so good! There is a way to make the avocado toast dairy free too. If you have a gluten and dairy allergy like I do, none of the baked goods are dairy free. I ended up ordering an Oscar Wilde Berry Lemonade. Service was fast. I had my drink within minutes of ordering. It was the perfect amount of refreshing for a hot summer day and I loved the faint hint of lavender as well. I did also make sure to bring up the fact they may want to look into listing the gluten free option for the avocado toast because it is not stated anywhere on the menu.

What a wonderfully eclectic assortment of items! Lori and Dennis [the owners] are great with their…read morecustomers and even provide additional services like custom interior design and professional painting services. Nice local gem with different inventory every time I go in. Ranges from estate jewelry to antique bar ware. Antique furnishings for any home. There is something for everyone here and I like how all the inventory is placed naturally, like you would in your own home, instead of on shelves. A lot of original, hard to find items here, great place for one of a kind gifts. Lot of pieces of local history here, definitely worth a visit.

This local antique shop is everything I want in a vintage home goods store. It features several…read morefloors (don't miss that there are two separate basements!) of reasonably priced cookware, toys, books, dishes, and more! They don't seem to do clothes and the large furniture collection is small. This is much more about finding a fun, old-timey centerpiece or a new piece for your vintage cooking collection. They have an entire wall of fantastic quality (many well pre-seasoned!) cast iron skillets of all sizes. If you're looking for a steal to spice up your next dinner party, this is the place for you.

This is one of my favorite places to shop for antiques. I found two things on my wish list in a…read moresingle trip. The one item had more unique features than I had seen in all my online research. It didn't work right so Jim made it his personal mission to fix. So happy with my purchases!

Always just the right antique that you just discovered you needed! Knowledgeable staff and items…read moremove quickly! Buy it when you see it!

Treasure Chest Collectibles offers a mix of items at reasonable prices. I occasionally visit and…read moredon't always find something to buy but this weekend I grabbed a handful of vintage trading cards (used and new/sealed) and a couple magazines. Even better, I was surprised to learn comic books were on sale so I got additional money off the latter purchases! The store isn't large and consists of four distinct parts: the front area, three small rooms, and a hallway connecting them all. Up front you'll find numerous trading cards and knick-knacks adorning the shelves. The first room on your right houses more traditional antique store offerings. Up one room (my personal favorite) is the toy collectibles wing. Think action figures and comic books. The final room is seasonal themed--mostly Halloween and Christmas. That one's kitschy to me but does open up the shop to more types of buyers who might find themselves in a holiday mood. Lastly, the hallway has videos and CDs, all a hearkening back to the physical media past. One thing I REALLY appreciate about Treasure Chest Collectibles is how they tag their items. By gently affixing sticky note-like labels to each piece, there's no annoying residential goo once you remove a tag. (Take note, Stuff, Etc. and others). Open your own box of old goodies waiting to be discovered at this small but fun place.

The good: AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL antiques. Not everything is extremely old but what they do have is…read moregorgeous! Store is neat and clean! The indifferent: staff is friendly but a little too "worried" about "sticky fingers". I'm an honest guy, you don't need to stare me down - nonetheless, I understand they are protective of their store and treasures. Maybe I was just having a good hair day? The bad: one of the most horribly overpriced antique stores I've ever been in my life! Yikes. We would go again to look at the pretties but wouldn't mortgage our house to buy anything.

The selection and amount is best seen (though kind of new to thrift store hunting). Not looking to…read moreflip and make money, but the items I knew were a bit over priced, I.e., a baseball bat and glove for around $125-150/each that can find online cheaper. Still, well worth the walk around and probably difficult to not leave with something. Still plenty of reasonable priced items, and ton of selection.

Great place to find unusual antiques and statement pieces for your home! The customer service from…read morethe family that owns it is amazing! I found some beautiful costume jewelry and lovely antique bells, while the children there shopping with me were captivated by the collection of toys. I also noticed a small selection of vintage clothing and shoes. If you're looking for furniture, you'll have to take a trip down to the basement!

Stay away from Cady Auction Gallery! Terrible communication and accountability for their services!read more

From the owner: Cady Auction is a professional service auction center specializing in Firearms / Guns, Antiques,…read moreCars & Collectibles located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cady Auction conducts Live and Timed auctions. When you are ready to sell your items we would be pleased to assist you.