I stopped in today with a friend and ended up going on a mini shopping spree. The shop is like a…read morewonderland, with all sorts of enchanting antiques and oddities at very reasonable prices. The owner is super friendly and you can tell he loves his job. We helped him confirm that a piece was indeed an opium pipe so that was pretty exciting. Anyway I'll let the pictures speak for themselves (I got a gorgeous necklace, set of plates, egg coddler, butterfly wall hook, and jewelry box!!!! Not all pictured. All for ~$100!!!! I'm really excited, can you tell?). If you're visiting Owego or just driving through, definitely stop by! It was an hour and half well spent.

If you are in the Binghamton NY area (or Syracuse, or Rochester or anywhere in NY) and enjoy…read moreshopping, going over to OWEGO (not Oswego) and go to The Hand of Man store. I've shopped there for over 25 years and just LOVE THIS STORE. They have wonderful items - ornaments, candles, small antique gifts, beautiful glassware and so much more. PLAN ON spending 2 hours, there is so much to see! While I haven't been back home to Syracuse in over 5 years now, when I do go home I ALWAYS make a trip to Owego just to go to Hand of Man. They are wonderful people and always helpful! Sad to say here in Texas, I have not yet been able to find a store like this!

Have experienced shopping and dining at the Hand of Man many times and always find it a delight…read more From their decorations to their cards and specialty items, you just can't go wrong in finding something making it well worth the trip.

Lots of interesting things to look at/buy....something for everyone. Prices range from higher end…read moreto lower end. They do have a layaway policy which is nice and they will let you pick up your purchases later if need be. The staff is very friendly and helpful and hours are good. They are closed on Tuesdays.

A really nice, large multi-vendor antique/flea market with lots of vintage finds. There is…read moresomething for everyone, including tools, toys, jewelry, home goods, rugs, art, advertising, lighters/tobacciana, even electronics. Little kids might be a bit bored but unlike many of these types of stores where it's a lot of old clothes and books, I found EOAC (may I be the first to shorten the store name to 'ee-oh ack'?) to be very diverse and was not bored at all while the rest of my family looked around. Prices can be hit or miss, and the sellers are not around in their individual 'booths' so there's no opportunity to negotiate, but given that this is a retail store, the prices were definitely not outrageous. Pro Tips: -We were there around closing time and they do shut down promptly at that time- lights off, doors locked. Make sure you buy whatever you're looking at before then. -There's a good amount of on-street parking along the side of the store, particularly the diagonal spots right around the corner, if you can snag one -The two-block area of Owego around the store is really perfect for strolling/shopping/hanging out. -The downstairs part is very clean and well organized, and not super-crowded with stuff. The upstairs is a little funkier, especially the side and back rooms (which look like they may have originally been employee break or stock rooms). Don't make the mistake of not at least taking a peek upstairs and seeing if there's anything you like. The only drawback I see is the second floor is not accessible; no ramp or elevator that I saw, only stairs (remember this was built as a department store in the 1950's). The first floor does seem wheelchair accessible though. So far we've been here twice and would stop by again if nearby. If you are a die-hard antique/collectible person, this store could be worth making into a destination all it's own.

Let me tell you, Yelpers, there's a reason why Carol's has a rare nearly 5.0 rating from 70…read morereviewers as of today. Or perhaps I should say "reasons" why. To start, this place has such a genuine small-town vibe, it's almost surreal. Live music, artwork from locals, the hand-lettered signs on the bakery items on display. I've made it a custom to stop in Owego about once a year, although I missed it last year. This year, I went about 20 miles (each way) out of my way to visit this gem of a coffee, sandwich, and bake shop. I found a parking space right in front, and immediately the live singer/guitarist could be heard from a speaker at the front door, but unobtrusively, delivering a very professional sounding "Brown Eyed Girl." I think that was the same song he was singing when I last visited two years ago. I was greeted by the staff like I had only been away two days, and the singer glanced my way and nodded a welcome as though he, too, remembered me. The coffee mug is perhaps the largest I've ever seen, and the DaVinci egg salad sandwich was also generously executed (recommendation: spring for the olives for an extra 25 cents). On the way out, I picked up two Dream Bars (a peanut butter and a coconut) to prolong the Carol's experience for just a bit. Yes, there's a reason, too, why they're called Dream Bars.

Stopped by Carol's Coffee & Art Bar as part of a recent visit to Owego. I'm definitely a fan any…read morecafe or similar space that integrates art into their environment, and there were quite a variety of lovely pieces at Carol's - many by the owner, but also included are other local artists. The menu, of course, also has "Carol's Favorite 'Comfort Food' Sandwiches" on the menu, all named after famous artists. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm a huge Van Gogh fan, so I ordered the "Van Gogh" sandwich that comes with oven roasted turkey breast layered on sourdough bread and lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The sandwich was good, but I have to say that proportions of the ingredients felt a bit off. I also noticed during the prep of my plate that the chips came from opening a bag (a bulk version similar to ripple chips you'd just buy at the store). In a cafe space like this, you can't necessarily expect people to be making everything from scratch... but I think it's just helpful to note to keep expectations in line. The drink that I ordered was made well (their beverage selection is at the very back of the menu). You can definitely tell that this is a community space, and it seemed like a number of locals filtered in throughout the lunch. There are notes on the tables that advise of a 90 minute limit for sitting at the table (not something I've ever actually seen before), and there's wifi available for use by customers. Perhaps an awkward experience was just related to the overall service? You grab a menu and choose your table if you're dining in, but you end up paying at the counter. Personally, if I'm going to sit down to eat then I'd prefer to have the check brought to the table and pay that way. The space is a bit cramped by the counter, so it seems like it'd benefit to minimize the foot traffic that has to wait there. And perhaps this is silly, but upon paying for the lunch, the server handed me my receipt and said "Just sign here", and then seemed to be somewhat... abrupt? I feel like I'm pretty low maintenance when dining out, but it just left me going "OH. Okay. Time for me to get out of the way" (it's worth noting that at the time, there was nobody waiting around, or to get to, the counter). Still, it was enjoyable to stop at Carol's Coffee & Art Bar. It's a more unique space with nice offerings.

Sincerely Yours is in their new store across the street from their previous location. It is bigger…read moreand better than ever! Everything is displayed so nicely. It's a beautiful store. It's so much fun to walk in to see all of the items that are on display; from cards to wind chimes to other decorative items for your home and garden.

Cute small town stationary and gift shop.read more

Never fail to find a great gift for someone here. I love shopping at Christmas time here but a…read morevisit any time of year is rewarding and you always come home with something that is good quality and beautifully made. Make sure to make the trip to Owego and check them out! My only wish for them are later hours, there are a lot of times I could have made the visit to pick up a gift for someone but just can't get there before closing time. They need a few more nights other than Thursday that they are open later and not just until 6PM but 8PM! There are a lot of missed sales to me because of the limited hours.

Came by and visited the store today. Great service and awesome jellycats! So excited that I joined…read morethe back to school giveaway! Super sweet staff!