5/21/26 1:00 p.m…read more Shopping This location is pretty amazing. The staff informed us that this is the original location, so it's the smallest of the three in town, but there was so much to look at! I can't wait to check out the larger locations! All of the staff were incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful. Everything was pretty well organized and not too overwhelming. There is definitely a lot inside, but in my opinion, you don't feel crowded and can easily look around for hours in here. All of the prices are wonderful as well! Everything is so affordable as well, and in great condition; some items are even brand new! Overflow beats Goodwill any day of the week! It's a relaxed environment and they give back to the community; win-win! Anything we need to donate will be donated here from now on :) Absolutely worth the visit!!

Always kind staff…read more Prices are getting unrealistic again. There are many quality items nicely displayed. However there is also over priced junk that for some reason is never pulled from the shelves. Beware of items labeled "vintage" they are most likely overpriced. If you like it, you can buy it on eBay for the same price or less and even return it if you don't like it.

This is a really fun place to go shopping. I usually go on Tuesdays to see what's there and to…read morefind out if I need to go back on Thursday. Thursday is $.25 day and totally fun.

Large store, lots of stuff to go through. If you stay in there long enough you'll find something,…read morebut use the restroom before you go. The problem is they don't have a public restroom. My handicapped wife asked where the restroom is and was told "we don't have a restroom." Really? We ended up leaving the store without looking around any further and didn't buy anything at all. I don't understand how they can expect customers to leave and go to Caseys and then come back to continue shopping. Having a restroom keeps people in the store and cleaning it is just part doing business. Open your restrooms!!!

Worst customer service in the country and most employees are overpaid simpletons…read more The produce dept is filthy, the employees are mostly rude and non interactive and the head cheese makes excuses for them because he has no front of the house experience and sits in the back office pencil pushing.

Customer service desk is more concerned with daily duties as opposed to customers. Store is poorly…read morestocked and usually in disstay.

Good stock of asian food. Korean food is majority. Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese. I found…read morenatto in this store. Not all asian groceries carry this.

We looked all over for egg roll skins. Finally found them at Unimart. I will be going back there…read morebecause they are better than Hy-Vee ones.

This shop has been here FOREVER and I had no idea... 25+ years if I recall our conversation with…read morethe owners correctly. I grew up not far away in Dows IA and my mom actually worked in Ellsworth for a few years. This shop doesn't look like much from the outside, but it had a great selection inside. It's a little dusty and cluttered...you can browse from a little bit of a distance or you can do a little bit of digging. Whichever your preference is. Make sure you pay attention to the sale sign posted on the wall as you walk in past the front counter. When we were there it was 50% off of items tagged after a certain date. The owners are personable and friendly. A definite place to make a stop by if you are into thrifting and are in the Ellsworth IA area!

This is a wonderful "Thrift Store", I think of it is a journey into the past. Every nick and corner…read moreholds a suprise of memories. Worth the visit, come back often for seasonal decorations. After you leave you will keep thinking of treasures you didn't know you needed and you will come back.

We split the sandwich and the flavor is off the chart. Can't wait to see everything in the store…read morehere.

I'm a transplant to Northwest Iowa, so when I discovered The Hen House years ago - with its…read morebig-city charm, gifts and home decor options in a small-town setting - I fell in love. I often tell the owners that if The Hen House ever leaves town -- I'm outta here, as welI! The Hen House is my favorite shopping destination in Spencer. I also love to bring my out-of-town company to experience it for themselves, because it's tons of fun! They offer amazing seasonal items, baby gifts galore (ear of corn chew toy is my favorite staple gift), house wares, kitchen/dining, funking jewelry, pillos, lamps candles. . . Oh, and to receive a gift card from The Hen House is like finding a little lump of precious gold in your pocketbook.