love love this shop! great fabric! Knowledgeable workers. I…read morecan't say enough about he store and owner. it's a must visit shop

Nice shop with a friendly staff. They have a small variety of all types of fabrics. I was looking…read morefor a particular book. They don't have a large selection of books. I'll shop again on my next visit through Grand Rapids

Incredibly kind and attentive staff. Pleasant shopping experience of getting to peruse both hand…read moremade and vintage items, so fun! They have a great selection, I had a hard time leaving!

I've been coming to Gallery 154 for a couple of decades now and I always love it. So many unique…read moretreasures to be found here. Walking around and looking at the walls, shelves, and ceiling is such an adventure. The ornament selection at the holidays is unmatched by any other retailer and the quality of them is exquisite. I think they're celebrating their 33rd year here - let's give them another 33 years, Yelpers!

I was walking around Wealthy St. When I came across this spot. I went inside to check it out and I…read moream so glad to have come across Unwind GR! Its so wonderful to have a hub like this in our community. The staff is friendly. I was able to browse and look at the yarn they have. They host classes and workshops. The prices for the class isnt too bad, but you do have to bring your own materials. Every Monday they have open craft night, which I plan to attend.

The service was above and beyond. I know nothing about yarn or knitting but went in to see if I…read morecould find some yarn to fix a hole I had in a sweater. Carly was friendly and very helpful and totally fixed me up with what I needed.

The owner of this lovely little store is so welcoming, warm and helpful! There's no place I'd…read morerather shop for adorable things! Thank you Hopscotch for sticking with GR! We appreciate you!

Hopscotch Children's Store is my go-to whenever I have a kid's birthday party or baby shower to…read moreattend - I always know I can find something cute and fun there. My favorite gifts to give for baby showers are those indestructible books that you can wash with water! They seem to be pretty popular and Hopscotch usually has several different titles from that series. The last time I visited in September 2021, the inventory had expanded quite a bit since I was in the previous year. They have lots of toys, games, apparel, bath and body products, and accessories for younger kids (newborn to about 5 I would say). I didn't notice many options for big kids (12+). I did notice that there are a lot of items in the store that I've never seen before, but I also don't regularly shop at other children's stores. I like that they stock locally made and sustainable items. I also like that you can shop on their website and pick up at the store! They offer curbside pickup, which is great for those not wanting to or unable to go inside. If you're buying a gift, they will bag it up with a cute flower and tag which is so helpful, especially when I sometimes am purchasing a gift on my way to the baby shower, ha!

This is a proper yarn shop! You should definitely pay them a visit because it's one of the…read morefriendliest shops in Michigan. They're robust selection of yarns will also keep you coming back.

The staff barely checked in on us and essentially left us on our own the entire time. We had…read morequestions about painting our pieces but received little guidance or help. For a pottery studio, the lack of instruction and customer attention was really disappointing.

I've been here multiple times and have usually had an enjoyable experience, though accessibility…read morehas always limited my options. (High tables, cramped seating, low movement space) My partner and I stopped in as walk-ins on Saturday around 2pm, fully understanding it would be busy and that there could be a wait. When we entered, there was no signage and no employees directing guests. Like others who walked in, we selected our pottery and sat at an open table. The table was completely clear -- no signage, no tiles, nothing indicating it was reserved. At no point were we informed that the table was reserved or that there was a waitlist. After choosing our colors, we asked an employee to quickly review the instructions. During that interaction, another employee approached and stated the table was reserved. I asked if we needed to move and was told, "No, it's fine, we'll figure it out," and the instructions continued. A few minutes later, after staff were visibly discussing the situation and staring at us, we were told we would need to move because the table was reserved and there was a waitlist. An alternative was offered, but it was not accessible for us, so we declined and left. We were later told that walk-ins are required to check in at the "front desk," which is actually located at the back of the store. This is not stated on the website, and there is no signage in the store explaining this process. We were also told reserved tables are typically marked with tiles -- however, the table we sat at was completely empty and unmarked. By their own stated policy, the process was not followed in this situation. The handling of the situation was disappointing, poorly communicated, and made for an unnecessarily uncomfortable experience

Moving from California, I felt completely lost. The community, the friendships, and the familiar…read morefaces I relied on were suddenly gone. For years, I had poured my time and energy into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai, but when I arrived here, I couldn't find the right training environment. I was looking for an atmosphere built on inclusivity and genuine community, and without that, it just didn't feel whole anymore. I wasn't sure I'd ever find my footing here until I finally mustered up the courage to try something completely new, pottery. When I tell people what I'm obsessed with now, they're usually shocked. It feels like a massive departure from Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai, but the truth is, the most important part of it to me was always the community. If it weren't for the incredible team at Pottery Lane, I would still be searching for something to fill that void. Big shout out to Kelly, Kate, and Cat for making me feel so incredibly welcome since day one. Today started out as a terrible day, but having a place like this to go completely turned it around. Pottery Lane has truly become my home away from home and I'm so grateful for Pottery Lane.

I was given a gift certificate to attend a class and chose to do wheel throwing. We attended the…read morefirst day in the new location and it was quite spacious and well attended! There's ample parking and the space is easy to find. There was a hand sculpting class going on at the same time, with members and staff working on their own projects as well. Everyone was extremely friendly and I really liked the atmosphere. The class itself was challenging but I really liked having a full demonstration before doing things ourselves. The instructors were really helpful and I liked that there were several so it felt like people didn't have to wait as long for help. I had a bit of an advantage having thrown before in high school but had forgotten a lot. I felt it was pretty beginner friendly and they did a great job explaining the names of things without going too heavily into the jargon nor feeling patronizing. I felt really confident with the bowl I made and liked being able to add my own design to it at the end as well. I do think it would be nice to know about the glaze options ahead of class just in case that affects how we structure or design our pieces. Overall, I definitely think the one-time class was really fun. The memberships and 8-week courses really intrigued me so I definitely think I'll be looking into those!

Who is in need of some retail therapy? ‍⁣⁣ ⁣…read morePink lemonade is one of the most adorable boutiques in East GR. It has everything for children, home, & her AND they finally opened their doors yesterday!! They have the cutest stinkin clothes and accessories; if you don't believe me, head to their page @pinklemonadegr ⁣⁣ They even have a section dedicated to mamas. If there is one trend out there that is blowing up as much as the tie-dye trend, it's the "mama" trend. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Pink Lemonade often has a chalkboard outside advertising "Cute Things," which always makes me…read moresmile. And the store delivers! I've popped in there a few times needing a birthday present and can always find something. Snarky cards, interesting glassware/home decor, cute notebooks and office supplies. A great place to try if you need a hostess, bachelorette, or birthday gift for a girlfriend in your life but don't quite have an idea yet. The store isn't huge, but it uses all of its space efficiently so there is always a good selection of items. The owner is very pleasant and cheerful, happy to help if I need it or let me browse if I don't. They offer gift wrapping, as well, which is always nice if I'm in a rush. I don't have kids (or many little ones to buy for) so their selection of kids' clothing and toys is lost on me. But for the many EGR moms out there, I highly recommend checking this out!