Great selection of products, good fresh produce, great prices, wonderful customer service.read more

I have never come out with less than 4 bags of groceries. The prices on most items are well below…read moreany traditional store. And you never know what fun food item you'll find to try!

My favorite gift shop in Southeast Iowa. Over the years the store has always been stocked with…read morequality products and arranged so artfully. The owner has a gifted touch for decorating. She carries a line of primitive candles that are poured into mason jars, wrapped with burlap, and smell amazing. I purchased a gift for my mom during this visit.

Sandie's is a strange combination of antique retail and doll museum, but I respect the fact that…read moreshe has been able to share her two passions with the town of Albia. And I still have my Raggedy Ann doll which was handmade for me many years ago. The store is very organized, clean, bright, and out front is adorably decorated. I love the way the teacups and saucers are displayed.

Our once-a-month trip to this part of Iowa, S. Central, means a stop here will always be worth it…read more We'll visit 2 or 3 Amish discount stores and bring home $400.00 to $500.00 dollars' worth of meats, cheeses, spices, oils, canned goods, coffee and who know what else, and we usually spend around $200.00 to $250.00 dollars total. And the people running the store, always wonderful.

I call this place the 'scratch and dent sale'. Go here…read more Save yourself some money. Great for snacks and dressings. Always a few surprises. Always tons of deals.

Gary and Loren have scoured the Midwest (and probably farther) to bring a unique collection of…read moreantiques to Albia, Iowa. I have always been amazed at the pieces - especially the vintage clothing. Since my last visit, they have opened Antiques and More Consignments at the opposite end of the block in the Love building. The restoration of the building, inside and out, is amazing. I fell in love with a large stain glass piece in the font window - but 'lo - it won't fit into my suitcase.

I stopped in here to grab a quick cup of caffeine because I needed to be awake. Now I like my…read morecoffee sweet so I ordered a caramel macchiato. I also order a liquid sunshine just in case I did not like it. I wandered while I waited for my drink. It has some cool boutique things in there. And it was pretty quiet inside for a Saturday. Once I got my drinks I headed out. It was too hot to drink so I did not taste it for a bit. I did not like the coffee. It just tasted burnt and not sweet at all. It just did not hit my taste buds. I did however like my liquid sunshine and can understand why it is named that!

From the owner: Wide Selection of specialty organic coffees Bakery items…read more Delicious, homemade lunch menu Tuesday-Friday (changes weekly) Unique boutique clothing sizes small-3X Home decor Inspirational gifts

The best book store in Iowa, and one of the best in the nation, combining awesome architecture, a…read moregreat inventory, phenomenal awareness, and a wonderfully unique vibe. An elite level of customer service is always present. Led by their manager, Linda, this place is really special if you're a book lover, but it's also a terrific visit if you enjoy writing or Journaling, or if you are a Connoisseur of architecture. Great value abounds, and it just rocks.

This is the most incredible book store ever! I absolutely LOVE the architecture of this building…read moreand the gorgeous (original!) visible bank vault doors--vaults they turned into book sections (one is a crime book section... I love that!) They have a fab cooking section and an adorable kids section upstairs with seating and perfect ambiance. Amazing book selection throughout the very large store. It also connects to a very cute restaurant, that I will be trying next time! It's honestly so much better than even the best "big box" book store! The prices are exactly the same, so why NOT shop where you will also have an amazing experience?!? And support a local small business! One more HUGE plus: there was ZERO Trump/MAGA propaganda sold here. NONE! This deliberate choice to lose a few sales rather than sell poison to their community is...priceless. That's the difference between small businesses and corporations. They CARE! They also feature books which have just been tragically banned, like Maya Angelou & various diverse/inclusive genres. I have a renewed faith in Americans today thanks to this Iowa bookstore, or Book Vault i should say Im already planning to go back with my whole family. You should too. Worth the drive!

Shortcutting across Ankeny's mid-section, we spotted Crazy Deals of Iowa within an industrial park…read moreand stopped in. Glad that we did, as we found some good options at quality prices. Plenty of parking in front. Brandon, their owner and operator, grabs major stores surplus items, and then resells them at a good price. A lot of quality items throughout the shop. I was able to secure an Iowa State hoodie at a terrific price. Glad that we now know about it and also follow his website and Facebook page to be aware of items as they arrive.

From the owner: We opened our small business to help struggling individuals and families get new clothing and daily…read moreessentials at discounted prices. Times are tough for many and we want to do our part in helping the community. Come see us for some Crazy Deals.

Cool little resale shop off of fourth Street in Fairfield. There are so many things here to look…read morethrough. It's somewhat organized but people bring things in so often there is some hunting to be done. Prices are very reasonable I don't think anything here is slated to sell for over $5 or $10. Went a few days with a few people and was able to find dress shirts, cool one of a kind artwork and antique earrings. This place is worth giving a go even if you're not looking for anything in particular. You might just find that a want you have is there and waiting just for you to come pick it up.