This little store had some unique items from all over the place. We saw michigan agate coasters…read morethat a friend of hers makes in Minnesota. I ended up purchasing a cute wooden penguin that she got from someone who purchased them at a show in Chicago. They do require masks and only allow ten people in at once. You must stop in at the front desk and get hand sanitizer before touching items to keep everyone safe. I think this is a smart idea. You habe to be careful woth children too because there are a lot of glass and fragile items.

This is my favorite gift shop in Empire. The owner has exquisite, light-hearted taste with some…read more beautiful handmade items, cards by local art, gifts.

The service was great, the setting was nice, but we didn't really enjoy any of the wines we tasted…read more With 7 women you think one of us would have liked one enough to have bought a bottle, but no.

My first time visiting an M-22 store! I absolutely loved it! This store is so cute! They truly have…read moreput the M-22 logo onto every possible item of clothing / merch you could dream up! I wanted a little bit of everything, for sure, but ultimately exhibited some rare self-restraint and only purchased a cute M-22 hat! :) I wear it all the time now! The workers were so friendly and I can't wait to come back and probably buy up their collection of dog leashes and collars because I'm still thinking about it to this day! :)

My wife and have been coming to Manisttee for years and have always enjoyed Swankyz for its one of…read morea kind gifts. The Gentlemen that run the store put their customers first. We recently purchased an outdoor thermometer and ran into a small issue, they immediately made it right, can't wait to get back to Swanky's next Fourth of July.

What a fun little shop! If you like handcrafted, made in Michigan stuff, you'll love Swankyz…read more They've got a great variety of items like soaps, candles, cast iron sculptures, jewelry, dog treats, people treats, clothing, etc. - all made by local artists and business owners. I'd be very surprised if you were unable to find something out of the vast array that tickles your fancy. The store is spacious and laid out smartly to avoid feeling cramped or overstimulated. Everything is clearly priced and neatly displayed. We also talked with the owners for a few minutes, and they were super friendly. We were just driving through, so I don't know what else Manistee holds, but if you're in the area, definitely check these guys out.

I love the talent and variety of items displayed in this store! So much fun to wander around and…read morethen do it again ( because it's easy to miss some of the special little items.) They even carry $2 soaps so that kids can afford a gift for their mom. The hand made repurposed clothing is stunning. My friend bought a poncho that was gorgeous. We left with original paintings, vases and soaps - all at affordable prices!

I love Mr. Bills! I worked here in High School/college and…read morenow that I moved far away and have two kids it has been a summer tradition to go to Mr. B's downtown and have shirts made. The people working there are always helpful and kind. The shirts will last you years. I still have a shirt from 2000 that I sometimes wear. It is a long standing business in downtown Traverse City started by and owned by a great local who really cares about the business and the experience people have. I am so happy to support it! This years design choices: howling wolf and "Turtle Rescue"

Recently came here with my wife while exploring the Traverse City area. This was one of the last…read morestores that we checked out before we left. This place had a great selection of pre-made t-shirts but their main focus is custom-made shirts primarily. This door also featured a lot of great gifts and souvenirs to take home as well with a lot of Michigan swag on it. Prices were pretty fair too on most items but pretty good on bulk items custom work. Overall, solid recommendation on this place

I'm a bit quirky in that I adore rocks and non-precious stones and could give a fig about diamonds…read moreand emeralds. What I'm currently wearing on my ring finger is a lovely but uncut ruby, and I sometimes wear the One Ring from Lord of the Rings. So I'm basically Sauron. Since I go for things like the Michigan-only Petosky Stones and Leland Blues, this store ranks among my all-time favorite jewelry shops. They feature gorgeous Michigan stones in lovely settings (I especially like their Michigsn pendant with Petosky stone for the state and Leland Blue representing Lake Michigan).

Way to pick up a great gift for a rock lover…read more Stumbled across this business while on a touristic endeavour. If you are someone who has a fascination with stones (not limited to crazy rubies or emeralds, but also the kind magpie-humans swoop on in nature), you need to check this out. They've raised the bar for the amateur rock-lover by making intricate trinkets from nature available, at a wide price range. I found their petoskey stone collection particularly creative. For example, there were cute mini bears carved out of petoskey stones (the final product was about 1cm across) for $5, and even petoskey stones in the shape of Michigan. For those who don't know, petoskey stones are Michigan's state stone, and are in fact fossils of corals formed by ancient glaciers moving across Michigan. The store's collection included more than just petoskey stones, to more sophisticated larimars (white and aquamarine in colour), kaleidoscopic chrysocollas, and more! Stones that were strung on necklaces or earrings tended to be more expensive than just the stones themselves. There were also DIY kits, such as petoskey stone polishing kits which include an unpolished petoskey stone ($8). I saw a similar kit selling for more $ at Point Betsie's gift shop, so this place seems to have reasonable prices. I didn't buy something here because I had already picked up some trinkets before seeing this shop, but I would have totally come here first if I'd known about it then. In spite of that, service was so cheery and helpful, and the products were so charming, that I felt compelled to write a review. Read their founding story here: https://www.sunbeamsofpromise.com/about

Artisan chocolate shops are great and all, but have you had a handcrafted fudgesicle?! Who knew…read morethat *this* was the perfect little treat after a long walk in the beach! Flavors come in both milk and dark chocolate varieties, so everyone can enjoy. Another delectable treat outside of Grocer's Daughter's chocolates is their dark chocolate chip cookie. It somehow manages to be both chewy and crispy at the same time. I split one, and, if I could do it again, I would have told my spouse to get his own. It's too good for sharing!

Grocer's Daughter Chocolate is an unexpectedly elevated sweets shop for a beach town!…read more First off, their carry THE BEST marshmallows (Mojave Mallows) that exist in the world! Want next level s'more's at your bonfire? Pick up some, or just enjoy straight out of the bag! The chocolate was better that average, worth consuming, but would've preferred some organic chocolate options. The Chai bar was very good, I love it was a collab with Great Lakes Tea & Spice in nearby Glen Arbor, would repurchase! Also tried the dark chocolate sea salt bark - expected it to have a noticible smoky flavor with the applewood smoked sea salt, it was too subtle/almost not there. The La Croix of sea salt. The vibe of the staff was a bit snooty? They seemed a bit judgy. Would I come back to Grocer's Daughter? Yes. Hopefully the judgmental air was a one-off situation!

It was raining hard when we arrived!!…read more I have to say, my expectations for the main Cherry Republic were higher. We actually think the Traverse City store is the prettiest! But this one does have more buildings. The food was really good! Had a pulled pork sandwich that came with chips. I also tried the cherry coffee (it was ok. I wish it was sweet on its own because I think the cream I used hurt my stomach). Loved that they had a changing table in the bathroom! Their decor is really cute and they have many beautiful flowers! We purchased cherry jam and got our 2nd Cherry Republic passport stamp!

This is a great restaurant. Love the food here is very good. I had the beer cheese and Mac. It was…read morewonderful.