what a great shop. Such variety. Clever and unusual everything: from all types of men's and women's…read moreclothing [sleepwaer, hats, outer wear, etc), to jewelry, games, decor. You could spend all day browsing and be entertained.

Wonderful clothing and displays. I bought a hooded Irish knit sweater snd have received many…read morecompliments on it.

Adorable shop in downtown Corvallis with quite a selection of home goods, gifts, cards & so many…read moreunique items . Corianne, the manager , was exceptionally helpful and pleasant. A must stop if visiting Corvallis.

Super super cute shop located in downtown Corvallis. We stumbled upon it closer to the holiday…read moreseason and they were well bedecked with Christmas decor (sorry, Thanksgiving). There was definitely a strong scent in the air from the various candles and smelly items (good smelly...!) but it further helped to emphasize the Christmassy theme. Although we didn't buy anything, there were plenty of items to have a really fun time browsing. It was definitely worth checking out!

Such a cute store with some many things to choose from to Jellycat's, fidget toys, tea, Hydro…read moreflasks, and that's just to name a few. My 14 year old was adding Jellycats to her wishlist but did get the pistachio. She got some fidgets for her and her 10 year old sister who didn't want to shop today. We will definitely be back to see what new Jellycat's they have, and I'm sure for more fidget toys.

Good Day Yelpies,…read more From the outside, this place looks absolutely amazing--its long-standing history as an independently owned business is what drew my wife and me in for some furniture shopping. As many of you know, furniture is a long-term investment, and the shopping experience should come with attentive, knowledgeable staff who help guide you through that process. Unfortunately, that wasn't our experience. From the moment we walked in, we felt more observed than welcomed. One employee made eye contact and immediately turned away, and as we continued browsing--essentially left to "prospect" on our own--there was little effort to engage or assist us. On our way out, another staff member offered a brief hello but never followed up to ask if we needed help. When you're making a significant purchase like furniture, customer service matters just as much as the product. Sadly, this visit left us feeling overlooked rather than valued. We later found our couch at another location and will receive it in 30 to 60 days due to the customization we requested. We are happy to have found a place that truly understood what we were looking for our home.

Corvallis Central Park is a great place located just a few blocks west of downtown Corvallis…read more Hidden on the edge of the park in what looks like a protestant church is the for sale gallery of the Corvallis Arts Council. If you love art, especially locally produced art then you have to check this place out. The statues outside in the park are great, but the real treasures are on the inside. Definitely worth a visit!

Oregon is a place for the arts- from Bruce Starker Arts Park to Eugene's Hult Center, and…read morePortland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The Corvallis Arts Center is in a converted church right off Central Park. Its landmark is a ballerina statue out front. It has a pleasant setting. They highlight local artists, with a diverse gift shop. There are plenty of treasures. The Corvallis Arts Council showcases the arts of Linn-Benton County. Beautiful little spot. A gem hiding in plain sight- truly outrageous!

The Toy Factory is a great little toy store in downtown Corvallis, with a variety for all ages --…read morestuffed animals, books, puzzles, games, and a variety of different building block toys (LEGO, Duplo, etc). A fun decor feature is their display of completed Playmobil sets on shelves around the perimeter of the north side of the store -- some of the sets our own grown offspring had as children. We found a few treasures to purchase, including a fun looking 1000 piece puzzle. The store staff were cordial and helpful, even if they were not going out of their way to greet everyone who came through the doors. One big plus for us, after walking around downtown Corvallis for a few hours, is they have public restrooms available! You have to ask for a key at the checkout counter, but the restrooms are very clean and well maintained; and for those with very small children, there are full-sized changing tables. We often find ourselves being sort of "restroom snobs" when it comes to shops and restaurants; but we find the condition of the bathroom is often an accurate indicator of the rest of the facility. Anyway, The Toy Factory is a wonderful little shop, and I highly recommend it.

I like to visit toy stores whenever I travel since I work with children with special needs and I…read morelearn about new games and interactive toys. I liked the vibe in here. It's a large store and they could pack in more but they have a nice variety. Displayed nicely. Staff was friendly.

This is an awesome used bookstore with great prices and a large selection of books. I ended up…read moregetting one of the Fourth Wing series books and they had the entire series not just some of the books. Same with other series too. They even had new release sections and a ton of other genres. Cute notebooks and stationary here as well. One of the employees was really friendly and helped me find a book I was looking for and gave me some other recommendations which was helpful. I could tell she knew a lot about books.

I felt like it was rather pricey for used books. Great layout and selection, though. ...read more

I hadn't been to Rice's in years. I don't know why. Part of it probably was convenience. It's…read morenot on my normal route. It's a special trip. I usually commute by bike, so that's a bigger deal, especially since it takes some cycling on less than ideal streets to get there. I recently needed some wound management supplies. On the way home, my friend stopped by Bi-Mart first. I am a big fan. They didn't have what we needed. We went by Rite-Aid knowing they are usually the most expensive. They apparently carried one of the items we needed, but they were out of stock. We did take note of the price. I waited in line to ask the pharmacist in case they had some other things in back that weren't on the shelf. They told me to go talk to the other part of the store as they just dispense medication. Another line, and I got a cold, "Nope; if it's not on the shelf we ain't got it." We were going to head out to the other Bi-Mart and Safeway next, but decided to stop at Rice's on the way. I am glad we did. My friend didn't want to stop there, but my friend's mind has now been changed. Not only did they have all the items we needed, the prices were much more affordable. Did I mention the staff is very friendly? No. I guess I didn't. Well, they are. Helpful and friendly. Even though it's out of the way, I think I'm going to tell my doctors to change all my prescriptions to Rices. If that helps keep them in business, it's a no-brainer. Small independent shop that cares about the community, unlike Rite-Aid which is a huge corporation - allegedly number 148 in the Fortune 500. Far more personable. It reminds me of growing up in the '70s. One of our neighbors was a pharmacist at an independent drug store nearby. We always used that pharmacy for the same reasons I'll always use Rice's now.

I love Rice's pharmacy because of their personal, small town feel. Someone is always available to…read moreanswer questions and although they're busy, they never make me feel like they're too busy for me. The drug store has all kinds of interesting items and gifts as well as the usual over the counter things you might need.

Occasions, Etc. is a good store to know about if you want a personalized gift - say a towel…read moreembroidered with a baby's name, adorable growth chart, cuddly blanket, or a custom engraved picture frame. I bought a backpack here and they sewed my son's name on it. It was ready the next day, which was much faster than I expected. It's a cute store with a nice variety of gifts. I think I'll go back next time I need a special baby shower present - lots of cute stuff.

I am incredibly impressed with Occasions. I had to order a plaque for an awards ceremony and Colin…read morewas very straightforward, efficient, and pleasant in taking the order and preparing it. It was ready on time and looked exactly as advertised. The price was fair and clear. But what really blew me away is that 18 months later, when I lost the original receipt and needed a replacement to file a reimbursement (this situation reveals something about my general level of organization), Colin emailed me one within one minute of my asking for it. This is as good as it gets in terms of personal attention and turnaround... they were able to immediately and perfectly compensate for my screwup in losing the receipt. This shop really lives up to a very high standard of personal service.