The Shop IC has a fun, quirky little shop. They have a bit of everything from clothing to home…read moredecor and a unique selection of Hawkeye fan gear!

The service here was unpleasant. The store was empty of customers, and the employee told me to…read morelower my voice, even though I was speaking at a normal level and told me he didn't want to hear people talking. It had a nice selection, but the unpleasant service made me leave the store because I felt uncomfortable with that store employee.

There is a reason items are cheap..... they are just that…read more The only thing I found worth taking home was a few books. The store is extremely cluttered and would be difficult to maneuver if you had any mobility issues. I will pass on this the next time.

Everything in here is so random, but crap. We bought a "new" grill and it came broken. They…read morewouldn't give us a refund or anything. Everything there comes wrong in some way. The store is also just dirty and the workers are not helpful and just give you nasty Looks all the time. This is just a store full a broken leftovers. Do not recommend.

I'll never stop raving about Beno's. Over the years this place has just gotten better and better…read moreand he has remained so warm and inviting. The best place to pick up a little gift, some flowers or even just a smile. Go check it out so you can see for yourself. Much better value than buying store bought arrangements, and so much more beautiful!

We sent flowers to us for Valentine's Day. This will be the last Valentine's we will have together…read more Life is fleeting--enjoy it. Great service. High quality roses.

Beatiful paper and gifts. Feels like a portal to another time and place. Where beauty and…read moreconnection are the center of life. And writing is magic.

This place is awesome. There's so many different cards and other stationary goods in there. The…read moreprices are a little high, but they're definitely worth it to get the chance to have so many options in such a convenient area, while also supporting phone businesses. The service is always nice and amazing and I have never had an issue.

I'm a senior citizen and have problems lifting heavy objects. Today I went to Menards and a very…read morenice man working there helped me with my heavy weight purchases. Made my day. The people who work at this store in Iowa City are outstanding in customer care. I highly recommend this store for your hard wear, building supplies and help with projects. They go the extra mile. They care about people's needs.

Staff is super friendly and helpful. They always take time to walk you to where you need to be.read more

Non profit 100% free trade…read moreThey bring in products from over 30 countries Street parking and walk into peddlers area Great unique gifts Ornaments, jewelry, home decor, scarves stuffed animals Moderate price

Maker to market. Shop gifts intentionally--…read morehandmade, ethical. During these unprecedented times, I find myself thinking more and more about how I spend my family's hard earned dollar. Ten Thousand Villages is a fabulous retail spot to support. While the store has over a hundred locations in North America-- they do fair trade right. Every handmade purchase directly impacts the life and community of its maker in a developing country. I hopped on their site one day during quarantine to shop with my mom in mind. The site is so, SO easy to navigate. There's a Gift Finder tab that I found extremely helpful. I opted for the Recycled Sari Flowers. No two flowers are entirely alike due to them recycling fabric. They were made in Bangladesh. (My mom does NOT have a green thumb. I feel like fabric flowers will be welcomed.) On the site, you get to see a blurb about the maker of each item. It makes you feel good to see who you're supporting with your purchase. Shop Ten Thousand Villages for any gift giving you may have. Whether it is during social distancing on their site, or at their store in the ped-mall. It is a literal treasure trove.

Months ago I received an Earl May gift card. A few weeks before Christmas I decided to stop in here…read moreand use the gift card on some holiday plants. Specifically, poinsettias. The two poinsettias I chose didn't have foil wrappers on them, they were just in the black grow pots. I asked the salesperson working if they had any extra foil wrappers, and he explained that their supplier didn't send them with the plants (or ran out, I can't remember which). This was kind of disappointing. I thought for sure Earl May would have a back stock of these cheap foil wrappers, but there wasn't any attempt made to go beyond the explanation I was given or even recommend what I might use in their place. I wasn't going to buy pots. I didn't press the issue because these were for myself. Had I been buying them for others as gifts, I would have put them back, or asked that a wrapper be taken off of another plant. Not sure why I didn't ask about this in the first place, other than it seemed like I would have been inconveniencing this employee. Since I had the gift card and a coupon, I went ahead and left with the ones I had chosen. Their overall selection was pretty skimpy at the time I was there. poinsettias were just on one display near the cash register area. My poinsettias are still alive, though I wouldn't say thriving. Nice, clean store. Nice items for sale. Customer services was fine, but not extraordinary. Few customers and enough employees that I expected better. For selection I recommend Iowa City Landscaping and Garden Center or make the drive to Pierson's in Cedar Rapids.

The Staff at this Earl May is wonderful. However, the company's policy for tree replacement is not…read morecustomer friendly. I purchased 2 pink dogwoods and followed all of the planting, watering, and soil treatment guidelines per the staff and plant library recommendations. First tree did not make it through the winter. The replacement did not even make it 3 months despite doing everything staff recommended. ' To my dismay, the company will not replace a tree a 2nd time, so I am out over $250.00. For that reason, in spite of the helpful staff, I am taking my business to local greenhouses (whose prices are typically much more consumer friendly).

What an amazing business nestled right across the street from big Grove brewery!! What a better…read morecombination than to drink some great craft beers, eat delicious food and then go thrifting at a really chic, curated, eclectic store. The owners really know their stuff. There are an adorable, young married couple. I wanted to buy everything but I'm trying to downsize so I was there to sell. They took the time to look through all my things even though they weren't buying much at the moment, but they were able to find some pieces and offered me a fair price. I urge anyone who loves stores like Artifacts and the like to check this place out.

A bit of a hidden gem that won't stay that way long! Ulysses Modern is a great addition to Iowa…read moreCity and is located in the growing Riverfront Crossings District south of downtown. Housed in a former staffing services space, the building is open and airy. I stopped in the other weekend and had a great (socially-distant) conversation with the owner. They've only been open a few weeks but already have a great assortment. The shop is curated with mid-century modern and modern furniture, art and records, plus clothes like vintage Hawkeye apparel, hats and jerseys. Fun fact: The owners know the team behind FindFurnish in Minneapolis, a similar store that has made trips down to Iowa City to buy some of their pieces before selling them at much higher, big-city prices. Definitely recommend this new, inspiring shop! Prices are great and the selection is varied.

Stopped by today during Jazz Fest with my family - what an adorable vintage boutique! Lots of…read morewitchy stuff, retro clothes, and what I like to call IYKYK finds like a lighter with Divine on it (RIP to a legend!). They even have junk journal packs, of which I also purchased. Will def be back soon!

The magical homemade wares are so precious! I get tons of compliments on my ghost cat mug.read more

My SO and I visited for the first time last weekend. We were on a mission: find the perfect…read moreboxwoods to replace our dead ones. Mission accomplished. We even found something better than we had envisioned. I don't think I realized how expensive boxwoods are, or maybe it's because we bought them here. If you aren't concerned about price, want variety and high-quality, definitely give them a visit. Friendly cashier who informed us the shrubs we were buying came with a 1 yr. warranty. We also joined their Garden Club (free to join), which gave us an extended warranty on the plants. Yay! Lots of wonderful things to look at, so plan to stay a while. We'll be back in a few weeks for vegetable plants. Recommend.

Iowa City Landscaping & Garden impressed me the last two years as I took a venture into planting…read moresome flowers in my yard. They have a tremendous selection to choose from, and I found it to be well organized and easy to find a good mix. They've likely got what you need if you know exactly what you want, and if you're like me and prefer to have a vague idea and see what catches your eye, it's a great place to peruse.