I was in town for work and decided to walk around the area and saw this cute store. It had a bunch…read moreof cute items inside such as card, journaling items, books, gifts, toys, etc...and even had a little flower shop in the back where you could pick out your own vase and flowers. (If I hadn't been flying the next day I would have LOVED to get some of their gorgeous flowers). The staff inside were also very friendly. I bought a couple things to give as gifts and will definitely stop by again if work sends me to the area.

They always have such a good collection. Definitely great for gifts. The employees are always so…read morenice!

Nichole did an awesome job helping me pick out a couple cigars. She was super friendly and helpful…read more Nicole, during conversation, I said I needed a haircut... she even called and made an appointment for me. Thanks Nicole, you're AWESOME

I just needed a few items and the staff was super helpful. I will definitely go back in the future…read moreand definitely recommend it to all my cigar loving friends. If you're in need of anything tobacco related you should definitely get to tobacco Alley. They get two thumbs up from me!!!!

The cutest bookstore in MHK! Friendly staff, decent coffee, and average book pricing for books that…read moreare both older and new.

I love me an independent bookstore, but it's the particulars of this one that make it a great one…read moreto visit and maybe lose yourself for a few hours amidst its (dusty) shelves. The Dusty Bookshelf is an anchor in Aggieville, which is KSU's go-to shopping district. The bookstore has a storied history supporting the university community and vice versa and on any given day, you can run into students studying, faculty/staff grabbing a coffee, or a local family doing a hit of retail therapy. The coffee shop inside serves decent classics and some interesting monthly flavors. You can pick up a nice gift and of course, grab a new or new-to-you good read.

I especially love their flea market on the first Saturday of the month. ( unless it's too hot or…read moretoo wet or too cold!)

You should come! About to have a new location, but we spent 4 hours here and got so many good items…read more! I expect this place to stay in business for a while

Such lovely, warm people! So many goodies here! We were visiting from Fla so couldn't take a lot,…read morebut they have a vast selection of vintage furniture, books and clothes. Something for everyone! Come for the deals, but stay for the hospitality! Carl and Sheila made us feel like friends we just hadn't seen in awhile! They are two of the best things about KS! And if you're lucky, Sheila will give you a warm hug.

Very friendly owner (23-year Army veteran). He sold me a World War II Aircraft Aviation posture for…read more$5, I thought it was worth at least $20 and offered him $10 and he wouldn't except it. I priced it and turns out it is worth up to $150. Not saying go to his business and try to take advantage of him. My point is, he fairly price and a very humble and nice individual. They have a vast selection of vintage furniture and may other items that drew my interest.

the last couple times i've gone in, the girl with the short blonde hair has been condescending. she…read moretalks like us customers are children, and she just has a horrible attitude. i'm considering going to different shops.

A great selection of (the most affordable) Kratom products in Manhattan, and it's consistently of a…read morereally impressive quality. The staff is always cool as ice, very patient, and totally willing to walk you through any questions you might have. Tons of delta-8 vapes and all that if you're into that world of non-psychoactive band-aid greenery. But hey, at least they're trying to help get us through the final stages of state prohibition.

Small quilt store in downtown Chapman. Drive through town looking for barn quilts before or after…read morestopping into Lucky Charm Quilts. Small shop with friendly employees and a lots of fabric choices.

Wonderful shop with a wide variety of fabrics and samples. Very welcoming and helpful. Definitely…read moreworth a trip to visit and be sure to see their row by row!

I live in between Manhattan and Topeka, The Village Geek is my favorite place to go between the…read moretwo. Every time I walk in, I'm greeted with a smile and a friendly environment. They have so much to choose, from tabletop games, board games, and tcg's. The best part is that they try and keep the prices at retail price. No price hikes like other shops. Bonus points for having a coffee shop in there as well

Fair selection of boardgames. It's nice to find places where you can drink coffee and play games…read more The staff seemed friendly. These places are a rarity in this area. Several folks came in to play and hang.