Whether you are looking for a unique gift, or to find something special for yourself they have you…read morecovered. Be sure to check out The Press Bar in the back left corner not only can you have a shirt made in minutes, but that is where the Thursday night Diet Coke Social is held.

Rock Paper Scissors is a true gem in Ann Arbor. My family will definitely be back for sure. The…read moreDiet Coke Social event was phenomenal. If you are looking for amazing gifts and cool stuff for yourself, look no further. This place has a little bit of everything and then some. The craft room in the back is absolutely the best idea to bring people together. Thank you for such a wonderful space to shop and create.

Red Shoes' tagline is absolutely befitting: "There is no place like home." Wonderfully cheerful,…read moreRed Shoes is a home decoration store that you surely do not want to miss. Located in a row of former homes now converted into small shops, Red Shoes sells colorful, fun, and unique home decorations and vintage furniture that make you feel happy the moment you set eyes on them. Of course, be sure to check out the fairy door at the front entrance.

From the owner: small shop, art, gifts, vintage, bath and body, lotions, candles, jewelry, pillows, rugs, baby…read moregifts, blankets, vintage furniture.

Nickels Arcade is always a must stop for me when I'm in Ann Arbor…read more Located in a small alley near State Street and The Diag, Nickels Arcade offers a cobblestone pathway and numerous local shops that are so incredibly unique. Most shops are closed by 5pm or 7pm so I definitely recommend stopping by early in the day if you can. However, Nickels Arcade is still perfect to stroll by in the evening as well. I wanted to visit Bon Bon, a local chocolate shoppe, but unfortunately they were closed by the time I made it during my most recent visit. I loved that they offered a menu outside so I could still look at what they offered. Another shop I'd like to stop at during my next visit is Comet Coffee. I am always interested in finding new coffee spots and the window art on Comet's window was so inviting! Other shops in the alley include a barbershop, tobacco shop, and various antique shops. Spend an hour strolling through the shops. You won't regret it!

Really adorable shops. Went to check it out on my trip and found cute handcrafted thingsread more

The Caravan Gift Shop is an interesting store located inside of Nickels Arcade in Ann Arbor. Nate…read moreand I stopped in while we were in town last summer and looked around - there are lots of different types of items including kid stuff (clothes, toys, books, etc.), tiny animal figurines, cards, jewelry, art, accessories, home and garden goods, bath and body products, chocolate, decor... quite an interesting mix of items. We ended up buying a Michigan made felted wool cat toy that looked like a mouse. Super cute and durable. The employee ringing us up was very friendly and nice and told us about the cat toy, which was cool. I always appreciate a kind interaction at places like this. I think this would be a great place to shop for someone who's "hard to buy for" since there are so many different types of gifts and products at the Caravan Gift Shop. This place has been open since 1927!

It's hard to know how to classify The Caravan Shop except to call it a "gift shop." However, for…read moreme, that always calls to mind cheesy Hallmark cards and knick-knacks, and this store is far cooler than that. It's one of several small local retailers located in the nifty walking mall called Nickels Arcade, off S. State Street. They have a variety of items that would make nice gifts, ranging from hand-sewn handbags, kitchenware and old school wooden toys. The staff were nice. They said hello and goodbye with a smile but didn't hover. I always appreciate that.

Got to sample their wines and that was fun!…read more I ended up using my $10 birthday coupon for their Omaamaayan wine that is sweet and has different notes of fruit. I can't wait to drink it!! The employee who helped us was nice and helpful! Gotta love Cherry Republic!

If you happen to be in Mi, a cherry lover then you must try this place everything but cherry, candy…read more-drinks - jam- food. The soda/ water is pretty good , not to powering. Their dining has good delicious food from salad - burgers- soup . Their pie/ ice cream are a hit . Our waiter was a one man show handling all orders and distributing the meals. Kudos to him, reminded me of Timothee Chalamet .

I stopped by here when in A2 this past week, I was visiting the Bakehouse for a work article. We…read morehave recently written about the Candy Manufactory for work too so I was curious to actually see it! I've never actually had any of Zingerman's candy bars so I bought two full size bars, plus a small version of the Cashew Cow. I think both the Zzang and Peanut Butter Crush were equally good. The store also has non-Zingerman's brand candies, such as Venchi, which is also a high-end brand. The shop doubles as a coffee shop, as well, and I think may have also had some small food items, but don't quote me on that. Overall, I would return the next time I'm in town.

Didn't realize I could miss the constant crowds at Zingerman's in downtown Ann Arbor by going to…read morethis location south of the highway. The candy is delicious- though it's pretty fed as a premium product so be prepared! The cafe inside is great and there's a Bakery store down the way so you can enjoy sandwiches, pastries and delicious brownies!

Glad we stopped in here. I found a couple items I have been searching for! I wanted to try the…read morelarge marshmallow cookies, but I was really, really craving the toasts that are like a cracker. I have had them in France and Mexico, and they are so good with butter and jam dunked in some hot coffee. You would think they would be easy to find, but it took me several stores to finally get them. I wish this place had Weetabix, but they no longer carry it, and due to the viral trend, they are sold out all over. I loved the variety of interesting foods. I would come back for some of the candy and other food items. They also have some interesting home good items for sale, like a yakatori grill, couches, etc... The people working here were extremely friendly and chipper. The only issue I have is that their prices are higher than most places that sell the same products, so I would not come here for items like Buldak noodles unless you really cannot find them elsewhere. I would like to come back with the kids.

My favorite store. Has Pier One vibes but better. My go to place for Greeting Cards now since…read moreHollanders closed. Always a good selection of inexpensive jewelry. Huge selection of interesting snacks and drink. Always have to get something weird to try. Tons of cute holiday merchandise and great kitchen gadgets. I never leave empty handed.

Shinola Cafe: I…read moreheard it was the best matcha in town, so l had to go try it. I'd been to the cafe before just to experience the vibes, and they are great. Dim lighting, modern upscale design, and a record player playing chill tunes. I ordered the Plain Jane matcha which was $10.50. A little pricey, but I was willing to try it out. It was definitely the best matcha I've ever had, and it makes sense that it would be more expensive compared to other places' matcha which tastes watered down in comparison. I will definitely be coming back. Just for the atmosphere. And I'd also like to try their other drinks including the pour-over as l am such a big coffee fan.

I would like to preface by saying this rating is on a scale of 1-10…read more.... Vanilla Matcha - DELICIOUS!!!!! Best matcha in Ann Arbor. Not too sweet and not too grassy. So so yum will definitely be my go to spot for matcha. 9.5/10 (best matcha i ever had was in paris so hard to compete) Iced Mocha - The most unique I have ever had in my long life. They are unable to do oatmilk so my tummy hurt a smidge but so so worth it would buy it again. 8.5/10 Ambience - YES YES YES. The most unique coffee shop in Ann Arbor I have seen so far. Under a bag shop?!?!?!?! That's rad. 10/10

Kid , adult, and dog-friendly craft store! Such a charming…read moreand creative addition to the Ann Arbor community. It's a wonderful, screen-free spot that offers hands-on fun for all ages. They even have a kid-friendly tufting tool so little ones can make their own mini rugs! It's the perfect place for birthday parties, parent-child bonding time, or a relaxing afternoon of crafting -- and you can even bring your pup along! Chris was a fantastic instructor, patient, encouraging, and great at guiding us through the tutorials and bracelet-making while making sure our rugs turned out perfectly. He even finished them off with backing and glue for us. My child tufted a 12x12 rug in under an hour and loved every minute of it (no complaints at all!). I decided to make my own and we came back to make friendship bracelets. You can even make kits to go as gifts. We'll definitely be back! --- Would you like me to make it a little shorter for Yelp's "readable at a glance" style, or keep it full-length for detail and warmth?

10/10 experience with their tufting class! We were taken through each step very thoroughly and…read moregiven help whenever needed throughout the whole session. It was both my partner's and my first time ever tufting but it was fairly easy to learn thanks to the instructor. He was very sweet and friendly, making the class enjoyable. Definitely recommend for a fun activity if you're in the area!!

Today I visited The Diamond Factory of Ann Arbor inside of Briarwood Mall. The store had a sign…read moreoutside claiming "WE BUY GOLD & Diamonds Highest Price Paid Guaranteed" which led me to believe that I would be presented with a fair and reasonable offer for my 2+ gram, 14K white gold engagement ring with two small side diamonds. A 2 gram 14K white gold melt value is $99. The spot price of gold is currently $2,633.53/ounce as of 12/7/24. The manager (supposedly named Victor) and his sales associate (Rafi) offered me only $56 for the ring, despite me already having a prior offer for $250. Victor (real name apparently Vicken Tufenkjian according to public state filings) even claimed that the store didn't have an owner when confronted about his false and misleading sign. Victor also refused to tell me his full name when I told him that I was going to file a complaint. At one point he even tried to falsely claim that my ring wasn't actually gold. To make matters worse, when I returned to the store and explained to Victor that other jewelers inside of Briarwood quoted my ring at around $400, he called the mall police to try to intimidate me instead of addressing my concerns professionally. Five allied security guards along with an Ann Arbor police officer were unnecessarily called on me. I left the store and immediately filed a complaint with the FTC. This experience was extremely frustrating, inconvenient, and disturbing. Please steer clear of this store and go somewhere where you will be treated fairly. PS: if you have bought any jewelry at this store in the past I would strongly suggest that you have it checked for authenticity by another jeweler.

Got my wife her dream ring thanks to Azia at the Diamond Factory. I contacted them requesting a…read morespecific shape and size and they were able to work with my budget, as well as making the shipping process easy for me. Everything went smoothly and all of my questions were answered. I will go to Azia and the Diamond Factory for all future diamond/jewelry purchases.