Creamy, rich, and packed with flavor--easily the best ice cream around! Awesome vibes!read more

I some fantastic Dan & Debbie's ice cream here at the Sweet Mercantile. The ice cream was a…read moredecadent black raspberry cheesecake. The tart berries cut through the sweetness of the cheesecake flavors. The staff were warm and cheerful and as sweet as the candy next door. I felt like a long lost friend upon arrival. I enjoy the cozy & old fashioned atmosphere of the Soda Fountain Shoppe. The building is an impressive 150 years old and was a traditional mercantile/general store. It feels both old and yet familiar to me. Even the restroom was clean & tidy. With a price as yummy as their treats I feel I'm likely to return often.

Disappointed. Purchased their plain sour dough bread during the Hiawatha Farmer's Market last…read moreSunday. Bread was wrapped in bag still warm, so it was sweating. Unpack as soon as I was home 10 minutes later. While it is light and airy, it is flavorless. So SOFT, it's hard to cut. While I can appreciate the wholesome ingredients (and effort), I am not ready to pay $6 for 1/2 of loaf when ALDI has a very similar clean ingredient bread during their occasional special sale item promotions.

We stopped in today and found the girls hard at work making fresh sourdough bread. We decided to…read morewait a few minutes while the bread was in the oven and had to try their cinnamon roll, and it was amazing! If you like to support a small business and try some great bread or pastries, I highly recommend stopping by and giving them a try

I had the BEST experience shopping online with Kae Apothecary!…read more Signing up for the newsletter scored me a 10% off coupon, and they had the exact tarot deck I wanted! Using the site was a breeze and shipping happened fast! Since the USPS is having some issues right now (my deck ended up taking a quick vacay to Florida!), Andrea responded quickly and professionally! What amazing customer service! I have family near the area, and I will definitely be visiting the shop again online and in person when it's safe!

From the owner: We specialize in a wide range of self care herbs and essential oils. All natural self care is our…read moreJAM!! We carry a wide variety of locally made products as well as an awesome selection of metaphysical items! Ask us about our CBD products too!

RUN, don't walk, to The Marion Chocolate Shop! This place is absolutely amazing, and I honestly…read moreloved everything about it. We went a few days after Christmas, and enjoyed our experience. The store front is very cute, and the interior is very cozy. But above all else: the CHOCOLATE! There was a wonderful aroma when you walked in. The owners take great pride in their craft, and it absolutely shows. They are incredibly knowledgeable and competent, yet still find opportunities to further their expertise. We bought so much, as it was hard to choose just a couple items. So far we have loved everything. One fun surprise: the chocolate covered Twizzlers - trust me, they are worth it. I think they would also be awesome covered in dark chocolate too. The chocolate espresso with espresso salt (I think that was the name - please correct me if I'm wrong) was AMAZING, and I think my favorite...if I *had* to pick one favorite. They have also figured out how to ship around the US, which is wonderful, because we live in Texas, and can now get their chocolates delivered to us. I also love how they care about humanity. I love that this business took COVID safety seriously during the height of the pandemic, and chuckled at the art that supported mask wearing and distancing, when it was very necessary. Plus, there support of the LGBTQ+ community warms my heart. Sorry for the novella. The TLDR version is this: great store, AMAZING chocolates, fantastic humans. Make plans to frequent this wonderful business.

You must stop in to satisfy your sweet tooth! Ben and the staff are great and so accommodating!…read moreThis is my 2nd year pre-ordering caramel apples from The Marion Chocolate Shop. These are absolutely the most delicious treats ever! I personally love the milk chocolate dipped in pecans and my kids like the milk chocolate dipped in oreo crumbles! I love the convenience of preordering and picking them up later. You definitely need to stop in for caramel apples and much more!

I always come here whe I'm in Marion to get the triple mixed, but wait! They have a new flavor…read more-Caramel Cheese!! Now I don't have to pick out one of each to go in my mouth at the same time!! I can eat it blindly if needed! And. It. Is. Awesome!!

Marion wouldn't be the same without Iowa Popcorn Company. This mom & pop business has been here for…read moremore than two decades. The three-way combo is the best seller: caramel, cheese and butter popcorn. They use quality ingredients and have the fan base that proves it. I've been hooked on their cheese popcorn for years.

Love this place for the chocolates. We tried them for a tasting for our wedding cake and the…read morecupcakes we received were very disappointing. They were not very presentable and they didn't taste great. That being said, the chocolates here are amazing

Wonderful customer service! Delicious handmade caramels. I ordered a Tiramisu for my husband's…read morebirthday and it was divine! Tasted like a fantastic aunt from Italy made it. I'm going to order the raspberry lemon cupcakes for my mother's birthday and a giant frosted chocolate chip cookie for me. I cannot wait!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed my shopping experience at Scout. Employees were helpful and friendly & the…read moreselection is varied, items seem of high quality. I found several gift items, looking forward to returning!

I have to stop in every time. I'm in town. It takes me at least an hour to go through everything…read moreonce twice in three times! Great selection great service so grateful this little gem is in Marion.

Allen's orchard is wonderful! So many activities for the kids, including hayrides and games. Many…read moreapple varieties to choose from. I highly recommend the Crimson Crisp apples! They are delicious!

This is a fun pick-your-own orchard with clearly marked varieties. The prices are fair and well,…read morethe produce is as fresh as you can ask for. We have also purchased some of their already picked apples. Some we chose were marked down as seconds, but when we got home and cut into them found they were flawless on the inside. We've made several stops there this year and look forward to stopping next season.