This place was very cool. I've always wanted to stop by but they close at 5:30 p.m. and I'm usually…read morefurther into town at that point. However we parked at the mall across the street on this trip and this was right across the street. My husband really wants a grandfather clock and he was very excited to check out the selection. Prices seemed kind of high to me but to be fair I don't know anything about grandfather clocks, lol. They also have a nice selection of Frankenmuth magnets, they ranged from like $4 to $10. I ended up buying one of the $4 ones. The reason I'm bumping up this review to five stars is because I lost my Fitbit there (Fitbit Zip, an old one that sits on my waist, not my watch) and when my husband and I got to Kern's and realized it, we rushed back to the store to check there first (it was 530pm). The (owner? Employee?) welcomed us back, and another customer immediately pointed to it on the floor. Saved us a lot of hassle and had they closed immediately at 530pm, the doors may have been locked. Looking forward to checking this store out again the next time we are in town.

The friendliest, coziest clock shoppe, ever. It doesn't matter if we have business here, it's a…read morestopping point every time we come to town. The sweetest folks work here. Always a great conversation and an education in time pieces. The group in the back can repair or restore most anything. We've had two intricate grandfathers restored and they do incredible work. One took six months and the other seven. The wait was well worth it. Back to the store. They have clocks of all sizes and price ranges. On our initial visit to the store we spent over an hour, like it were a museum. This isn't the dime store, so know that you'll be paying a hefty price for most any clock here. Again, it's an investment that justifies the price. This is also your place for authentic German Christmas pyramids. We bought the pyramid with Seiffen church for under $100. A neat little wooden pyramid with a German church, carolers and a Christmas tree. When the tea lights are lit, the rising heat causes the blades to turn. I recommend that on your first visit you take in everything. If something grabs you, you grab it back. Otherwise, bring your funds on all future trips! 05/22

We absolutely love strolling through River Place Shops. This whole area is bursting with charm,…read morecozy vibes, and festive energy. It's one of those places where every corner feels like a photo op...beautiful lights, themed buildings, and a really fun atmosphere. There are so many incredible, quaint shops to explore, and a bunch of them offer free samples, which makes wandering around even more fun. We've still got plenty to come back for too, like the Ultimate Mirror Maze and the Blacksmith Experience. Some of our favourite stores we visited this trip were Sticky Situations, Enchanted Forest, Zac & Mac's Chocolate Haus, and Cherry Republic, all packed with personality and great finds. Highly recommend spending a good chunk of time here if you're visiting Frankenmuth! For more travel and food reviews, check out our YouTube channel -- A&M Roam!

Lots of Unique shops. We did stop in and sample/buy some olive oil and marinades from Great Lakes…read morestore. Fun to just wander around and browse. There is an arcade so you could leave the teens and shop. The courtyard area is nice to sit and enjoy a beverage, snack and people watch!

We absolutely loved Enchanted Forest. Such a cute, fun, and whimsical shop! The staff were…read morewonderful, and there are so many cool things to look at. Everything from charming décor to unique, magical little treasures. Some items are definitely on the pricier side, but many are totally justifiable for the quality and craftsmanship. My wife picked up two gemstone crystal necklaces that she absolutely loves, and they even gifted her a free little snowman plush/decoration, which was super sweet. The outdoor displays are beautiful as well and really add to the whole enchanted vibe. Absolutely love the vibes here! Highly recommend stopping in if you're exploring the River Place Shops! For more travel and food reviews, check out our YouTube channel -- A&M Roam!

This place is cute, I have been in a few times now. It's a nice shop if you are looking for gift-y…read moreitems for either yourself or someone else. It also has a lot of bird-related things. We stopped by yesterday when in the River Place Shops, although nothing piqued our interest. I last shopped here in May 2021 with some friends. Worth stopping by if you are looking for a gift or something unique though. Lots of fairy-related items too and things like that.

This place is tied to Zehnder's restaurant (in the basement) but there's all kinds of stuff, from…read morePandora jewelry to Polish pottery. They even had a smashed penny machine! There's such an array of stuff that it's hard to know where to look first, and it was also very crowded. Worth a visit if you are already going to the restaurant, but I wouldn't fight the restaurant crowd just to come here for shopping.

What a wonderful place. We come shopping here at least twice a year and are as big a fan, if that…read morecan be said, of CHRISTmas as was Wally and Irene. Managed to walk out this trip at only $1100 which is amazing as they had some excellent things which had been marked down. The people here are super amazing people and ever so helpful. We cannot imagine a world without Bronner's. Thank you for continuing the great legacy of this awesome place. Oh and PS. Please be sure to visit the Silent Night chapel!

Great place to walk around!! I definitely would get lost without my husband…read more But for being the biggest Christmas store in the nation, their ornaments were disappointing. We wanted to find a good Michigan ornament but the best one was crazy expensive ($40)!! And all the other ones were so plain or had glitter (I hate glitter. It gets everywhere and sticks everywhere). The employee was friendly to me and I needed to rinse my pump parts in the restroom and they were closing but she let me in really quick (I really appreciated that)!

This is an interesting store with a lot of knick knack type of gift shop items. We saw a lot of…read morefigurines, jewely, ornaments, wood carving, clothing, knives, and other items. Some of the knives were really cool but pretty pricey. It was $100 for a nice small knife. We weren't too interested in the other items in the shop. We pretty much walked across the whole store and left. If you like knick knack souvenir items then its a great spot for you.

I have been going to frankenmuth for 25+ years and we always stop in here when visiting. I can't…read moresay I buy something EVERY l time i enter, but have always been impressed with all the staff and the merchandise is always great quality. Over the years things have become more pricey, as has anywhere else that's touristy, but I will say they have some very cool and unusual things they carry that if I did have loads of extra cash I would purchase! Like these really cool heads, all the fairy things, leather products. Have some pictures included. The one thing we went in for this year a couple weeks ago was to check out the new bar. They even have a pretty good size outdoor patio that unfortunately we didn't get to take advantage of because of the rainy weather. It was still open for late October though which was nice. The bartender was extremely nice that day(we were in town from Oct 23-26)and very knowledgeable about the Zehnder family, Bavarian Inn, etc. It was a nice conversation we had for sure since I've been coming to Frankenmuth for so many years. Going off the Fall special drink list, I tried the Cranky Mule, my daughter tried the Frankenstein Monster one. For $8, it was a good size and decent price. No complaints they were both good! Will be going back here for a quick drink next time shopping here again. One special note, I believe there is a coupon for a free gift in the visitors coupon book. The minimum purchase has gone up, but the free gift has always been something nice here.

We came on a Monday and did not see cheese being made. The glockspiel was also not working because…read moreit was too cold. Overall they have an assortment of cheeses and other charcuterie style foods.

Expecting an old school Cheese/Deli type place, but this place is more of a tourist trap. I…read morethought I would be walking into a massive selection of cheese, maybe be able to sample a few and purchase what I wanted, not at all what I had imagined. They do have cheese, not as much as expected, although a few unique ones, but I don't want to pay $15-$20 bucks to get a block of cheese that I dislike, so this was sort of a bummer. They had tons of Knick knack type stuff you could purchase almost l like you were at a kiosk at the airport. I did end up purchasing 1 cheese as I just could not pass it up and was not able to try it, they have a Chocolate Cheese, it was described as tasting like a tootsie roll, it did not taste like a tootsie roll and was welcomed to the trash can.

Service was very poor. Sales lady was extremely rude. Would not recommend coming back!read more

They offer unique Michigan made products. Souvenirs, gourmet food, decorations, products from local…read moreartists and other gifts representing the Great Lakes state. They had cheap to expensive stuff. Friendly staff.