This place is huge and worth the drive. The staff is amazing, friendly and helpful…read more I always find unique treasures and the prices are reasonable.

Great place. Look around in all the corners and almost always fine something. My Boyfriend has more…read morefun than me. He has to look at Everything .

Stopped in while waiting on a vet appointment. Lots of fun and affordable used clothes. Great for…read moreall ages and sizes. I was impressed with the amount of selection and it was well organized.

Great consignment store for clothes and shoes. More hats would be appreciated. The men's…read moredepartment has been improved and it's great

This store is great! They do their best to keep it clean and organized as well as keep the prices…read morereasonable. There's quite a variety of items to choose from and you can even bring in your own for consignment. The only downside to that, in my opinion, is how picky they are with what they will and will not accept. That's ok though, the rest gets donated, so no harm done :) All of the staff members are very welcoming and helpful too. Worth the stop to shop :)

A nice little store with a good selection of lightly used children and baby items. The prices were…read morereasonable; certainly much cheaper than purchasing things brand new, but not dirt cheap.

The selection just keeps getting worse in the toy department. Anything good is being auctioned off…read moreon their website at eBay prices online. More and more I do not even bother going to Goodwill. I feel like it is either junk or overpriced. There are branches where two years ago I bought something almost every other day that I cannot even remember the last good thing at a real thrift store price that I have found there. Very frustrating.

Thrift stores are awesome and this one is a 10! Soooo many cool things for cheap. Housewares,…read morebooks, clothes, furniture, and cool knicknacks are all over this Goodwill. They also frequently have tag sales where stuff is even cheaper. It's also great to drive around back and donate clothes you don't want or need anymore and you can get a tax write off. DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, ties....screw Walmart, shop Goodwill!!!!

MY HAPPY PLACE!! Every business owner should be like Talia. She's so friendly, inviting and excited…read moreabout every customer who comes into the store. It's so obvious that she loves and cares about her work. This store is adorable - always a solid offering of trendy and timeless clothing, quirky/fun gifts, plants, accessories, etc. Sort of like Target x10000 (you go in for one thing and walk out with 30). So much thought has been put into each product and detail of the store itself. I normally have to steer myself away from boutiques because I'm a poor young person and can't afford boutique pricing, but everything here is fair, affordable, and (yes it's true) high quality. I've been shopping here since it first opened and this place has always been quality/lovely! Whenever I'm back in Ames I have to swing in. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and visit :)

Although the owner is very kind, after my best friend made a purchase, I searched for the brand,…read moreand they sell the clothing for less than half of what it is priced at in the store on amazon. I only hope my review can help other college students be smart about their money and realize, as my friend did, that instead of supporting a small business that she thought she was, it still supports unethical fast fashion. I also know how hard my friend works for her money, which is why I was prompted to write this. Even if it is legal, I find it wrong to upscale and mislead college students.

Absolutely love this little shop. Everything from local handmade items to antiques and…read morecollectibles. The shop looks small from the outside, but once you open the doors the journey begins. My gf likes the front two rooms, but all the way at the back is where you'll find me. That's where you'll find the old treasures. And that's my happy spot. A must stop for us now in Slater when we are cutting between Ames and the metro. And if you are in Slater check out Cole's too. You won't be sorry.

I went to Ames Silversmithing for my watch clasp, my issue was solved in 10 minutes. I recommend if…read moreyou're looking for good service. Thank you guys!

Wow! Talk about great customer service and a wonderful and special experience! This summer, my…read morefiancé surprised me with a stop at Ames Silversmithing to pick out my engagement ring! He arranged with them to have a private viewing so we were the only ones there that was really special and kind of them to do. Kyle Youngberg made the experience so fun and exciting! He worked with us to create the ring of my dreams. I knew nothing about diamonds but my fiancé had done some research and could talk to Kyle in diamond terms. They then helped teach me about all the wonders of diamonds. We looked at different diamonds under the microscope and in the sunlight to pick the perfect one! I had to get my ring re-sized after the proposal and they were so helpful once again when we went in to drop it off and pick it up. It only took two days to get it back! We looked under the microscope again so we could see its beauty again and to see the special numbers engraved on the side so we can always make sure we have our diamond. Everyone is so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful here. Love this family owned business!

Located in the middle of Ames' Main Street shopping district, we thoroughly enjoyed our initial…read morevisit to Life Distilled, a modern day apothecary on the NW corner of Kellogg and Main. Lots of natural light and big windows make for a comfortable feel, and the staff was incredibly kind and not pushy. They took "Iowa Nice" to another level, making the visit fun and informative. Options include all natural fragrances, artwork, cards, flowers, bracelets, stickers, earrings, plants, and items for the home. The service was spot on with a high level of knowledge and kindness. They have in-store events, and it is just a feel-good store to visit.