Best fried chicken around and great prices. Super friendly family staff. Nice hometown feel.read more

Great breakfast. Fast and convenient. Friendly employees. I'd chose this family owned store before…read moreone of the chain stores anytime

Review 100 woohoo! I've really been on a chalk paint/vintage/rustic shop visiting spree lately and…read morethe Mama's Happy in Independence is one of my favorites! Always so charming and cute with well styled displays of chalk paint furniture and upcycled decor. The prices are very reasonable for a boutiquey kind of shop and I love that it supports this amazing group of hard working mamas who enjoy crafting. I've purchased a distressed craft table, a vintage bookshelf and a re-upholstered chair here. The ladies that run the place are always so nice and truly happy. Annie Sloan chalk paint, waxes, and brushes for sale as well. This is an occasional shop so it's only open about once a month (look on Their website for dates). Their other shops in St Paul, St. Louis Park, and Stillwater are open 7 days a week. Every time I come here there are constantly changing and exciting treasures to look at and find. Many times they offer complimentary wine or refreshing beverage to sip on while you peruse the store- how fun! On my most recent visit they had an open house of the "Makers Cottage" next door- a beautifully custom designed home with several rooms and an inviting deck available to rent for events or overnights or what have you. They also host an annual vintage market at the end of the summer in the backyard/field with many other vendors. Very limited parking in the driveway of the building mostly for loading items into your car. Just plan to park on the street unless you come close to closing time. I absolutely love the creativity and beautiful shop, it's a special place and worth the drive!

This is by far the best occasional shop I have been to. They have a large selection of unique finds…read moreand the prices are very reasonable. Many of the items have been "upcycled" and bring a fresh look to used or antique finds. The prices are very reasonable. I have been to many similar shops and traveled far for them, but this one is worth the drive everytime! I was delighted to find out that they opened a store on Grand Ave in Saint Paul. The size of that store is much smaller, but great for quick stop-ins. They also offer furniture painting classes at both locations.

Worst experience ever!!! I scheduled an online Covid test, received a confirmation text and…read moreeverything but after waiting in the drive through line for an hour for my scheduled appointment the person behind the glass told me I was not scheduled and they had system issues. So even though I had a confirmation they could not test me and told me to reschedule online for tomorrow (via the same system they just told me did not work). No thoughtful resolution offered and a line of 5-6 cars behind me likely to experience the same thing with no one letting them know.

Awful wait times horrible service. Wait times of up to 20…read moreminutes in drive thru pharmacy

The Container Store has been on my list for years, and I finally made the time to visit. I knew it…read morewas the kind of place you need time to really browse and also come prepared with a little extra moolah, since I've always heard it can be pricey. I visited about 1.5 to 2 hours before closing, which gave enough time to explore at a comfortable pace. There's a lot to see, and even after all that time, I know I still didn't cover everything. I'll definitely need to come back for a second and maybe even a third round. That said, I was surprised that none of the staff acknowledged or offered help, especially as I passed by them a few times. A simple "hello" or "let me know if you need anything" would've gone a long way. I also noticed some shelves were empty. Not sure if that's due to restocking, rearranging, or shipment delays. As for pricing, a lot of the items felt a bit out of my budget. I'd probably look elsewhere first to see if I could find similar things for less, just to save a few bucks. However, The Container Store is definitely a great place for inspiration. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, you'll at least walk away with some solid organization ideas. I also liked the little knick-knacks near the registers.... fun to browse before getting in line. Overall, it's a cool spot to explore, especially if you're into home organization, but the customer service and pricing knocked it down a notch for me.

To organize or not to organize? That is the question. The answer is Yes! This place makes my…read moreVirgo tendencies so happy. I love having a place for everything and everything in its place. I happened to stop in when they had a HUGE store wide sale. I bought some storage bins for my son's playroom as well as a can organizer for the fridge and a magnet for the dishwasher. The staff were friendly and helpful. They have such cool unique items here...cute pens, organizers for your office, etc. Will be back!

Deb was fantastic! Very responsive, and timely. I had her do the alterations for my wedding dress,…read morewhich included shortening the overall length, taking in the bust, and adding the bustle. She explained the process and what she planned to do, and consulted me on what the bustle design should look like. We settled on a 7 point bustle for my all lace mermaid gown and I couldn't be happier! Highly recommend her for any tailoring needs!!!

Deb is awesome! She is so kind, thoughtful and funny. Her work is out of this world. She altered my…read morewedding dress and created an amazing bustle for my dress. She finished my dress in record time. I will definitely be coming to Deb for any future alteration needs.

Had sleepless nights. Needed a new bed. Stopped to look at mattresses here. Cute hometown feel…read morein the store. Was treated very well by friendly staff. They listened to what I was looking for, then showed me what I needed. I'm sleeping great at night now thanks to Vergin's

Great experience! They are the best!! Helpful beyond belief. Loved everything they had to offer.read more

So fun to pick a costume to rent. Great variety and the ladies are so helpful!! Affordable as well!read more

Mediocre experience would not recommend. I have hired movers before so I have an idea of how the…read moreprocess should go. I hired 1st Choice a year ago for a last minute job. Two guys came that time and worked very hard. This year my experience was not so good. As many other reviews have noted, there was a lack of effort and I over paid for the service provided. I hired three movers for this move. I was going from a 2 bedroom, one office, townhome to a single family home. In addition, I also had a trailer at the new home to be unloaded. Everything was packed and ready to go when the movers arrived. After viewing the townhome, loading the truck was quoted by Ron to take approximately 2-2.5 hours. It turned out to be over 4 hours in loading. After getting the guys started, Ron left the site. Two of the workers took 4 breaks in the first 4 hours. I was not planning to do any work that day with the exception of un-assembling and re-assembling 1 bed frame. I had to help out so much that I was unable to do that. One of the workers talked for over 50% of the day. I had to pay the full rate regardless. A second trip was need to "not pack the truck unsafely" per Ron's inspection. I was not charged for a second trip rate, but I did have to pay for that additional 30 minutes of drive time. Total job time should have been approximately 5 hours, and it was 8 hours. Most of my items were not able to be moved to the rooms/space where I had labeled or would have expected them to be. I now have a 2 car garage packed full because I was unwilling to pay for additional time for mediocre work ethics. To sum up my experience, one worker asked what "bath" meant in reference to a label on a box. While their quote for the job seemed very reasonable, the lack of work effort made it a much more expensive choice in the end. Edit to add* I reached out to 1st Choice by email two days after my move and again 3 days later. They have not responded to my email requesting to make things right by the customer so I am choosing to post my review.

1st Choice Movers - our last choice…read more We called for an estimate and were told we would need four movers and two trucks. Two days before we moved, we called to confirm and let them know we needed them at our home early due to our closing appointment. We were told they would be there by 8am. First issue: Movers showed up at 11:30am and only 3 movers showed up. (apparently one called in sick and a truck broke down) Second issue: One of the three movers was completely high and as he said, "tired because it was early for him" (at 11:30a) One of the other movers was injured - he said he hit his head on our low ceiling and fell and hurt his knee. If that did happen, it happened right away in the morning because he was limping and in pain all day. We do have a lower ceiling going up the stairs... it's an old home. Third issue: The movers did not have any wraps or padding. Thankfully only one item was broken, but I did find that unnerving. Fourth Issue: The movers did not bring our boxes into the house. They put all of them in the garage. We were told it was getting "late". It was around 8p, but they were 3 1/2 hours late.... and short a mover. Fifth issue: Furniture was not put together. The movers did not put our furniture together, broke our bed and kept most of the hardware. It took 1 1/2 weeks to get the hardware back. One of the movers had the hardware for all the beds (3) in his pocket. When we asked where the hardware was, he dumped it on the floor and walked out of the room. We had to decipher which hardware went to what bed and put the beds together ourselves. Sixth issue: Getting reconciliation - We contacted the owner and the person who gave us the estimate. We were told they would bring the hardware out to us and then do "an Investigation" on the broken bed and the beds that were not put together. The owner, Shawn H., sent us an email to confirm he was coming the night before, which was 1 1/2 weeks after we moved... he did not show. One of the movers showed up in his place and was over 1 1/2 hours late due to not having a car. When he came, he didn't know why we were upset and wondered why we put the beds together. He wanted pictures. The owner did call us while the mover, John, was there. He told us to write an email to Info@1stchoicemovers.com to have an investigation done. That was the first we ever heard that someone else, other than the owner, needed to investigate. Seventh Issue: We had to keep reaching out to see what was going to happen and if there was going to be a resolution. We were asking not to pay for the high mover... at least. Three weeks after we moved, we were finally told they would pay us $500 back and it would take 5-7 days. It has been four weeks with no deposit into our account. We have reached out multiple times with no response. I called last week and just asked for some resolution. Let us know what is happening. Nothing. We were repeatedly told this was not how they do business, and they wanted to make things right. However, time and time again we have seen this is exactly how they do business. Not once have they been on time. We have been told they would make this right and it never has been. I would strongly encourage you to look for another company. 1st Choice Movers is unprofessional, does not take customer satisfaction seriously and does not finish the job they promised. Worse of all, they emailed us they would reimburse us $500 to make things right and have now ghosted us. Our move was 4/25/25 and it is now 6/12/25 with no resolution.

Let me start by saying how much I love my J Hilburn wardrobe. Thanks to Denise's style imagination…read moreand experience, she is a master tailor, everything fits perfectly and looks great first time every time. And J Hilburn carries all the accessories that I need for each outfit, belts, ties, cufflinks, Monograms and stitching completes each outfit to perfection. My closet has nothing but J Hilburn in it. Outfits for summer spring winter and fall. Coats, jackets, and Blazers, formal and informal wear. Because each piece is measured and fitted for me, the first time I went out in a J Hilburn outfit everyone asked how much weight I've lost, let me tell you J Hilburn has changed the way I see myself and how people see me. Thank you so much Denise.

From the owner: Denise McBride, a seasoned wardrobe stylist with 44 years of experience, offers custom clothing for…read moremen and women through J.Hilburn and Midnight Oil. With a rich background as a master tailor, Denise provides clients with personalized, high-quality wardrobe solutions that enhance confidence and style. Her unique blend of expertise, from managing alteration departments to owning her own business, makes her a go-to for those seeking exceptional craftsmanship and a personal touch. Denise specializes in creating timeless wardrobes that reflect individuality and elegance.