It was a mixer with some 26 folk The mercantile is a grocery…read morestore and a historic building in Columbia State park. The owner gave us the history of the mercantile. Take a step back in history and stop by The Grove Mercantile.

Very friendly ice cream shop with a retail store you can get your souvenirs too. They have so many…read moreinteresting flavors that I wished I can try them all Also, vegan flavors too! Great place to go while waiting for your EV getting charged.

Really cute store. There is a great mix of new & gently used gifts here. Pretty much something for…read moreeveryone! I scored a pair of jeans for $8! They have toys, knick knacks, home goods, clothing, etc.

IMHO Please stop…read moreinto Groveland on your way to Yosemite or on your way out. It's a quaint little town with some great gift shops, sandwich and ice cream shops, thrift stores, specialty boutiques, etc. Thankfully Breezeway Gifts had a small sandwich sign that pointed to their cute little store down the "breezeway" sidewalk! I walk in and the first thing I hear overhead is the sound of worship music! How lovely! It put me in the perfect mood to shop! I walked out with a "Start Today with Jesus" plaque, and another faith-based shelf decoration highlighting 4 different scripture verses. It's a delightful shop with friendly service. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

First of all, thinking it was a general store, i went in hoping to buy some Nyquil. So i was…read moresurprised to find it to be a very darling gift and sundries shop. There are many delightful items to choose from, (no pharmaceuticals) and the owner and helper are friendly and helpful. I ended up buying a skirt! Parking is on the street and there is a Tesla Supercharger close by next to the "jail"

Such cool stuff inside! The guy in there was super nice and friendly. He originally was closing…read morebecause there weren't many customers, but we had come up and he opened back up for us to shop.

What an incredible, community coffee shop with photo gallery, plants for sale, and comfy places to…read moresit and eat. You should stop in even if just to enjoy some of Rob Hirsch's amazing Yosemite and wildlife photography.

Must see Coffee House / Nursery / Garden all-in-one. This is literally a house turned into…read morea coffee shop. Inside there are several rooms for socializing and enjoying a sip. Each room has its own aura. Outside you'll find a relatively large nursery with plenty of shade and tables. The drink menu is diverse and offers something for everyone. The drinks were good but not out of this world. I'd say the ambiance and decor is the Defirentiating factor here.

The staff is always friendly and helpful! I really appreciate the personal attention provided here…read more I encourage everyone to support this small local business!

Kid forgot meds. Had them call doctor and wire order to pharmacy. They took my insurance and was in…read moreand out faster than my local Walgreens. Thanks Groveland pharmacy!

An absolute must-visit on Washington Street in Sonora!…read more The Local Collective is exactly what its name represents: a place rooted in genuine care for people, families, and the local community. What stands out immediately is how kind and welcoming the owners are. This is truly a family-run shop, and you can feel the intention behind everything they do. They aren't just stocking shelves, they are thoughtfully sourcing items they would confidently choose for their own family and children. That level of care is rare. We bought a hoodie, hat, and t-shirt for my daughter's birthday, and she has been wearing them every single day since. The quality is incredible! I mean really. These are not cheaply made pieces. You can feel the difference right away in the fabric, the fit, and the durability. What makes this place even more special is the heart behind it. It's not just about business. It is about people. They genuinely care about the families who walk through their doors and he went out of his way to offer products that reflect that. They do not jack up the prices but the quality is better than an REI or Sax 5th Avenue. I know good quality and these items are made very well. We also purchased a tumbler for my children, bird house, two stuffed animals, and a few other little things and the quality and make are consistent throughout the store no matter what it is. Having seven children we know good quality items. Unfortunately, it is not an unfamiliar experience to see things break after purchasing. Not here! If you're looking for meaningful, high-quality items and want to support a family that truly puts other families first, this is a place you'll want to keep coming back to and buying from again and again.

We love this store and the way they support other businesses. We make it a point to stop by here…read moreanytime we are in the area. The staff are lovely people. Their drinks amd treats are always delicious. Their store is always fun to walk around and see what we can find. And I always find great gifts for friends and myself!

Awesome place to stop and get a T-shirt Good pricing…read more Employees are courtes and answered all our questions

Nice shop. Cool stickers and magnets and much better than driving in about an hour and a half back…read moreinto Yosemite just to hit the gift shop. Very friendly folks

This place is part of the history of the park. Yes it's old and dated. However no one is forcing…read moreyou to stay here. That said it is a nice place to stop and get some snacks and take a walk. They have a couple food places and a gift shop. Your going to pay more but it's expected. Relax and enjoy the out doors, touch a tree, but stay on the marked paths.

This review is for Veterans Day afternoon. I bought a Nestlé crunch ice cream bar. The line was…read moreshort. The 2nd cashier opened up her register and rang me up quickly. I was very happy to get a Nestlé brand ice cream barfor only $2.09. I enjoyed every bite of it at 55degF outside. There are many other over price souvenirs. If you are a far away visitor, souvenirs are a must to remember Yosrmite....

If it is your first time visiting Yosemite, I definitely recommend making a stop here. There is so…read moremuch staff throughout the center to help you find what you want to do while exploring this part of the park. Plus, they are experts in what is the most popular thing to do during your visit. I highly recommend stopping at all the exhibits throughout the center, the Ansel Adams gallery, and the museums about the history of the park. Plus, there are two gift shops to buy all your souvenirs. There is a theater that will go through the history of the park, which was pretty cool and informative. Once you are done exploring the exhibits, make sure to follow the trails to the nearest trail to capture some cool photos in nature and even walk over to Yosemite Falls. All in all, definitely a must-see and can be spent in one day to hit all the landmarks in this area. You will be entertained and amazed by the beauty of Yosemite National Park. Happy trailing and sight-seeing! Embrace the nature!

The visitor center and the Ansel Adams gallery are must-visit stopping points on anyone's tour of…read morethe Valley! We were lucky to arrive at the tail end of an outdoor presentation (on 3/8), where a very nice employee let everyone pet a bear skin. It was really interesting, as the fur was a lot rougher than I imagined. He was friendly and answered a few of our questions about the Yosemite wildlife. Lovely guy. The inside was airy and had some fun things to buy. Most employees we met were nice. The one star off was for the rude man who worked at the info desk (along with the nice presenter I mentioned earlier after he was done with the presentation outside... unfortunately, he was helping someone else). I asked Rude Man a few questions about some trails, and he was just not friendly. At. All. He answered in monosyllables with a low-key mean, impatient attitude. I've no idea if it's race-related (we're Asian), or if he just didn't want to be there. Either way, it didn't belong in a welcome center and he was pretty unsuited for customer service. Why work at an info desk, in a customer-facing role, if you're going to be grumpy?

Very friendly shop owner. Tons of unique gifts and it's 2 stories. You can get all kinds of gifts…read morein here.

So much good stuff to buy. Great service. Local vendors. I love art supplies the best at the front…read moreright. Prices vary by vendor.