Artifact Coffee has opened in the Garment District in the space vacated by Vested Coffee; and just…read morelike Vested Coffee, they use an out of state roasting company (Stumptown Roasters) and have great customer service skills. I stopped by after witnessing the World Cup "Oranje Walk" and needed some energy and something cold and refreshing. The shaken espresso with milk over ice with their in-house honey bun syrup did just the trick. The barista/manager? Ana was a delight to chat with, and the brick walls and high ceilings add the perfect vibe for an urban coffee shop. I wish they would have been there when I lived in the neighborhood 30 years ago. Eager to return and try the cold brew.

Tried out this new coffee shop and what a peaceful atmosphere for visiting with others, reading, or…read moreworking and just relaxing. The baristas were top notch and very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Let me say that service makes a huge impact in how people perceive a space and they make it inviting. The cafe itself is artful and has a variety of seating along the windows and towards the back of the cafe. Most seating that is available are tables with chairs and bench/chairs in the back. There is a high top counter looking out to the street. They have a nice playlist at just the right sound level. My husband had a hot oat milk mocha latte with a shot of honey bun syrup. I had the honey bun shaken espresso with oat milk. I also had some gluten free protein balls that were delicious. My husband also enjoyed his blueberry muffin that was moist and flavorful. The coffee was excellent and smooth with a lovely house made syrup. The cafe was clean as well as the modern bathroom and it was nice that they had a changing station for a baby in the bathroom. We will be back!

Monstera's Books is sooo cute! I love that there are plants along with supplies and books to take…read morecare of the plants. It's a small place but has plenty of variety. They found the book I needed asap and were so kind! They also had cards and stationary items that were so cute. There were also some free book marks at the counter that were so cute!

Omg !!!! LOVED this bookstore. I live in the Northland so I don't often make it down to the OP area…read morebut stopped in here on a day out and I totally will be back at some point! They had a great selection of books and easy to find your way around with the organization of the books. Walked out with a nice little haul :)

Service is amazing. Everyone is so friendly. If they don't have what you need they will order and…read moreget it in fairly quickly. Don, Pat and Mindy are great people! Vicki Morse

Went to go exchange a gift, and they had asked when I received the gift (sorry for being honest!)…read moreit was over the 30 day window (not by much) but they said they could not exchange it out even though it hadn't been opened and still had the price tag on it. AND the exact same product they were still selling on their shelf. That's one way to lose a customer!

Great employees, well staffed at a busy time! Great selection of music at decent prices…read more It was my first visit and I was surprised to find myself there for over an hour! Fun place!

It's a good store. I wish the trade back cash value was more, I've been to game stores where they…read moreoffer closer to what the game costs. I know they need to make a profit as a retail store. It's kinda ridiculous the prices though. Staff is helpful. 4/5

Great stores on both sides of the complex! Wish there were more clothing stores and that everyone…read morekept the same hours.

Nice shopping plaza for sure! I was there to take a morning walk but couldn't help but notice the…read morefantastic variety in stores and upscale architecture

Jessica Vasholz is one of the kindest people I have ever met. She has one of the cutest little tea…read moreshops I have ever seen, and its cozy, welcoming, and Full or a rich variety of teas! I am So excited about this new little shop here in Blue Springs and I'll be back Very soon for more! ^__^ Because simply, there is never enough tea! O__O

Very cute spot, I bought 2 small tea bags and they were very great! The owners are also very…read morefriendly as well.

My friend has been telling me about this place for a LONG time and I knew if I loved it, it would…read morebe hard to get me out of there. This place is HUGE. There are so many beautiful things from clothes, hats, jewelry, crystals, home decor, books, socks, Knick knacks, purses, accessories, things for kids, adults, pets, etc. Each vendor sets their own prices, but from what I saw, most were really reasonable. The bookstore alone is reason for me to go back (the people that run it were wonderful). This is a great place to get gifts for people too!

They advertised a Dog Days of Summer event today with live music, sweet treats for your dog,…read more exclusive sales and a raffle fire a gift card. Very very disappointed. There about 2:30pm. No live music, didn't even see a place for it. Sweet treats for pups, I am guessing your idea of that was the 3 dry crunchy treats on the table too pick up. Exclusive sales, where? I didn't see any, especially on dog items, none. I did see the slips for the raffle but there was no place to put them, so didn't bother filling one out to leave my personal information out. It was also over 90 degrees out and you had no water bowls for the dogs. There was also no trash cans around so I got to carry a poopy bag around your store. There was no one around to explain anything or to direct you to the exclusive sales, live music, raffle... anyway you get the idea. If you haven't went yet, don't bother.

Yeah, I give it five stars. Big whoop. Wanna fight about it?…read more Back in the day there were multiple bookstore chains (I even used to be employed by one of the biggies) and the books game was somewhat cutthroat. Nowadays, less & less people want a tangible BOOK, because digital. Sorry, techno kiddies, but you simply will never be able to replace the feel of a book, turning pages of a thriller, or flipping to the back of a choose-your-own-adventure with some gizmo. And B&N has stayed the course, while incorporating digital options for those that like screens, but they stay locked on their core business: being a bookstore. The Plaza location is flagship-y, what with a multi-floor layout and escalators seemingly running in MC Escher directions. The cafe is on L2, kids' stuff is at the top, non-fiction & fiction are clearly marked but separated by floors, and on and on. Find something that you want to peruse? Grab one of the many chairs and read to your heart's (or schedule's) content. The bottom level, below the street walk-in, has all the music you could want, with a solid vinyl selection. If vinyl's comeback doesn't signal how hard it is to kill a media format, then I don't know what to tell you. Books may not have that kind of resurrection, but B&N isn't letting go of the rope just yet. There are value buys everywhere, from large coffee table books to older titles (in the biz they call these 'remainders'), boutique-y items with themes, and one of the best LEGO selections outside of a specialty store. If you need help, then there are friendly folk here and there, or you can use a self-service kiosk to help you find something. Foot traffic from the Plaza drives this store and you are pretty much guaranteed to walk out with something you like. And you'll be glad you did.

Alright Barnes & Noble still has their fastball…read more My girls were going a bit stir crazy his was a wonderful way to spend an hour or so on a frigid Sunday. Easy parking in the garage next door, and tons of stuff to do here. We needed to get a Lego set, and there's a really decent selection. In the age of online shopping, it's a nice change up to actually go in a store and look around. There was one book that looked good and I happened to notice it was half price on Amazon vs in store, which is how it goes, but worth noting. There's also a Starbucks cafe, and then a kids section up top that's a lot of fun. My girls each got to pick out a book and they ended up spending a lot of time looking around and having fun. Honestly, really great all around. Fun way to spend an hour or two and so many great things that the kids enjoyed.