I love Ollie's! Two…read moreof my favorite stores are Aldi and Big Lots and I get both of those vibes when I'm in Ollie's. This location opened in the fall and I think we've been five times or so. The first few times just to browse, but the last couple of times for specific items (air mattress for example). You'll find something different each time you visit. It's like treasure hunting to dig through some of the shelves. I scored some limited edition Method brand hand soap on my first visit. Snagged as many as I could and paid less than half of what I would have at Target. Yes, I get excited about hand soap. A great place to go if you need guest items - I stock up on toothbrushes, body washes, things like that. They have non-perishable food/pantry items. No fresh food. Great place for baking supplies, spices, cereal, shelf-stable items if you aren't really picky about brand names. I would love to see the pet merchandise expanded upon, but they do have an aisles worth right now. Lots of things for the home like rugs, sheets, pillows, towels. Several aisles of toys and a huge area dedicated bargain books. Kitchen, automotive, electronics, office supplies, and seasonal also. While I love a bargain, some of the items at Ollie's are not. We did find an air mattress at Ollie's, but it was much less expensive to get one from Walmart. While their books are 'bargain' prices, I'm not sure they're less expensive than the big box stores. The price tags all have an 'ours' and 'theirs' price. Sometimes there isn't much of difference. I noticed this when buying Halloween candy. I signed up for their rewards program - Ollie's Army. It's easy join and use and you get a coupon for joining. Sign up for their weekly emails, too. The company did a really nice job upgrading the outside of the storefront and appear to be maintaining the parking lot. Customer service has always been above average when we've visited. If you need assistance with something, there are plenty of employees available. Grab a shopping cart - you'll need it!

There is a reason items are cheap..... they are just that…read more The only thing I found worth taking home was a few books. The store is extremely cluttered and would be difficult to maneuver if you had any mobility issues. I will pass on this the next time.

Crowded Closet is hands down the best resale shop with a mission in the greater Iowa City area. I…read morelive within walking distance of this store and recently had the opportunity to visit. Wow. Just wow. I'm sorry I hadn't visited sooner. The store is beautifully curated and well thought out. You can tell a lot of attention is paid to the overall aesthetic of the sales floor. Shelves and racks aren't stuffed with merchandise, which I really appreciate. Prices are more than fair. They even have a silent auction area that features 'better' and/or unique items personally hand selected by staff, nice fair trade area and they sell houseplants!!! How cool is that?! CC is staffed by volunteers and employees. I great mix of individuals who care deeply about the good they're doing for their community and world. Large parking lot, face masks required (they care about the health and safety of their customers), closed on Sundays. Highly recommend.

This is a great thrift store! It's clean and organized. The staff are friendly and helpful. There…read moreare fitting rooms!

I like BWP. It's similar to a Tuesday Morning. Items appeared to be Target salvage, Amazon returns,…read morediscounted/discontinued Sam's Club inventory, and other closeout type items. I respect any business that's willing to buy this stuff and keep it from being dumped in a landfill. Clean store, friendly staff. Nice variety of things - especially if you're in the market for home decor, kids clothes or games and toys. They also have health and beauty items, pet supplies, pantry items and a lot more. We purchased about $50 worth of merchandise and used a coupon. Prices were pretty high on some things, in my opinion. For example: the last lowest price on some of the Target merchandise was priced higher by BWP. I'd come back. I like the concept. Located in a North Liberty strip mall near Mosley's and Pizza Ranch. Convenient parking. BWP also has an online auction platform and you can buy some things at super cheap prices in bulk from their website - like a random case of 20 Funko Pop figurines for $60.00 bucks! Join there rewards program. Lots of incentives and weekly communications. Recommend!

From the owner: If you love getting a good bargain, you'll love shopping at BWP Sales. We're a discount store with…read moretwo convenient locations in Wilton and North Liberty. Our customers shop here for home goods, cleaning supplies, exercise equipment, toys and more. Basically, we carry a little bit of everything.

On the first day of the month, have you ever heard someone say 'White rabbit'? According to…read moresuperstition, doing so gives you good luck. Well, this Iowa City gem will also give you good luck when it comes to finding gifts for friends, loved ones or yourself. It has so many locally made trinkets and treasures. There is new and old clothing. There is jewelry, accessories, mugs, candles, bath salts, cocktail infusion kits, art, cards, stickers, ornaments, coffee and more! It has something for everyone. Don't just take my word for it. My seven year old daughter, Cora, says this is where 'she finds ALLLLL her mom's favorite gifts.' (And she's not wrong.) I popped on to online shop on Small Business Saturday. I was in luck! 20% off the entire store. Score! I went and loaded my cart with Wake Up Iowa Coffee for my husband and a coworker. (If you haven't had this locally made brew-- do yourself a favor and get a bag.) I also snagged a Practical Magic Apothecary 'Holiday Cocktail' kit. I can't wait to serve it up this holiday season -- how does a mule with hibiscus, blood orange, cinnamon, cardamom and festive spices sound?! White Rabbit ships nationally ($5 flat fee!) and has free in-store pickup for you locals out there. White Rabbit, White Rabbit, White Rabbit! No matter if it is the first of the month or not, you'll feel lucky supporting this local, women-owned biz.

This place is the bee's knees. Could shop here for hours. So many cute things - clothes,…read moreaccessories, home decor, body and self care, thrifted pieces, and even some treats for your feline fam. Also, follow them on Instagram -- they often do a story shopping - meaning they post on their story, if you want it - you message them and like magic, it is yours (of course once you pay online)! They'll ship it to you or you can opt to pick up in store! So many great finds and they are considerate to limit the number of people in store, due to Covid-19. Appreciate that!

Non profit 100% free trade…read moreThey bring in products from over 30 countries Street parking and walk into peddlers area Great unique gifts Ornaments, jewelry, home decor, scarves stuffed animals Moderate price

Maker to market. Shop gifts intentionally--…read morehandmade, ethical. During these unprecedented times, I find myself thinking more and more about how I spend my family's hard earned dollar. Ten Thousand Villages is a fabulous retail spot to support. While the store has over a hundred locations in North America-- they do fair trade right. Every handmade purchase directly impacts the life and community of its maker in a developing country. I hopped on their site one day during quarantine to shop with my mom in mind. The site is so, SO easy to navigate. There's a Gift Finder tab that I found extremely helpful. I opted for the Recycled Sari Flowers. No two flowers are entirely alike due to them recycling fabric. They were made in Bangladesh. (My mom does NOT have a green thumb. I feel like fabric flowers will be welcomed.) On the site, you get to see a blurb about the maker of each item. It makes you feel good to see who you're supporting with your purchase. Shop Ten Thousand Villages for any gift giving you may have. Whether it is during social distancing on their site, or at their store in the ped-mall. It is a literal treasure trove.

Fantastic service, great atmosphere. The food was great, very reasonable prices. Excellent tacos.read more

To go order with the main mission of trying some Chicharrones. They serve them on weekends so keep…read morean eye on their social media for reminders. My spouse picked up the food and we ordered extra for leftovers. The Chicharrones are tasty with the skin extra extra crispy and the meat chunks were tasty with some smaller chunks drier but overall would order them again. The guacamole super good in general and goes well with the chicharrones. We ordered tamales which we are saving for tomorrow. The choripollo and chile relleno were good. Lots of other items to try that look delish.

I've been shopping here weekly for several years. The selection and prices are great, and the…read moreupbeat, friendly attitude of employees renders the shopping experience a real treat. Last week I accidentally broke a bottle of curry sauce (I placed it in the top section of the cart (meant for toddlers) and it fell right through the slats onto the floor. An employee first asked if I was hit by any glass, then immediately cleaned it up, and was very kind and understanding about the mishap.

Quite possibly the nicest Trader Joe's experience I've had to date. Not too crowded, but enough…read morespace to navigate each fully stocked aisle. It felt like a more luxurious experience shopping here! So happy to have experienced this location!

The Shop IC has a fun, quirky little shop. They have a bit of everything from clothing to home…read moredecor and a unique selection of Hawkeye fan gear!

The service here was unpleasant. The store was empty of customers, and the employee told me to…read morelower my voice, even though I was speaking at a normal level and told me he didn't want to hear people talking. It had a nice selection, but the unpleasant service made me leave the store because I felt uncomfortable with that store employee.

It's my first time going to this supermarket and I love it. They have a good collection of grocery…read moreitems. I was looking for the Siracha but wasn't able to find it anywhere in the store. I asked the staff and they were very nice helping me out to look for it but we ended up not finding it. Overall, they have a lot of good food here. I will definitely come back for more grocery shopping from now on.

I like to go to the Asian Market in Iowa City to buy groceries that you can't get at your average…read moregrocery store. The staff there is always very kind to me and help me what I'm looking for. A great place to shop for Asian foods!!

Love that the employees were wearing they're mask. Oh my, the parking lot was an accident waiting…read moreto happen. No parking lines or ones you could barely see. They had them in every direction so people parked in the middle of the lot. The employees just stood behind the counter and never moved 2 other went on the floor to hang stuff up. No one said: can I help you, do you want me to see if we have this in a different size, what were you looking for today etc. I did ask a question but it was answered as she walked by and she kept walking. I ask the one behind the counter if she could help me with something on a rack close by and she acted like she didn't hear me. When I paid I was never asked: did you find everything you needed. She talked to the other employee as she rang me up then turned and said thank you. I'll never go again.

Adorable boutique with so much variety! Found some great last minute birthday gifts. I'll be back…read moreto shop for myself very soon! Must see shop!