I had the pleasure of stopping by Fancy & Staple the other day!…read moreThis is the most organized and quaint shop I've seen in a while. It's very eclectic and spacious. The staff member I encountered was both gracious and courteous. They carry a wide range of merchandise with no particular rhyme or reason, but it all flows, seamlessly. I loved the energy and vibe of the store. There is street parking on either side of the street. I purchased a tshirt on this visit and declared I'd be back to look around and shop again. Perhaps the most notable thing about the boutique store, there is a food pantry donation center located just outside the front entrance. Stop in, if you can, and bring a canned good or 2 if you can spare it.

Fancy & Staple is a trendy boutique in downtown Fort Wayne. I read about this store in Fort Wayne…read moreMagazine and was excited to find some cute cards here. Fancy & Staple has cards for every occasion. For those who love plants, this store also has plenty of great options from air plants to succulents. For those with little kids, this shop also has a fun section of kids toys and clothes. It's also perfect for those looking for a gift for a little one. I picked up some stickers for my niece during my visit. It's obvious the owner of this shop has taken great care to curate fun pieces for her clientele.

Decided we did not want to cook too much for the 25 folks we expected on the 4th so ...We took a…read moretrip to Gordon's . Everyone loved the mustard potato salad. The coleslaw was outstanding. It made our job so much easier. Threw some brats and burgers on the grill made a relish and cheese dish and we were out to the races. Thanks for Gordon it was a good 4th!

So I haven't been to the store in a while and this was our first trip to see what they had. Boy was…read moreI in for a sticker shock. I feel that the price is here are significantly higher than your grocery stores. Even the stuff in bulk you're better off buying at Costco or Sam's Club. The quality there seems to be better than the store brand here. Staff themselves were not too friendly didn't really talk or greet you.

Oh what's sweet sweet little candy shop. Located in an old refurbished house In Roanoke this…read moreadorable business is actually two business' in one house. Both adorable. The lower level is Tea Room. Think mother/daughter day or a perfect Mother's Day brunch. Even a bridal shower luncheon or after wedding brunch with the family. Sister day our etc. then upstairs is where the sweet connections are. Something for all ages. Three rooms, each insually decorated different to go with the theme of the candy. Then there is a balcony that has a fable and a cotton candy machine. Although it wasn't running that day it sounded tasty to have. One room is for little girls with unicorns and rainbows and dolls, the main room is more for adults and the third room is more geared towered boys with super heroes and LEGO candy etc. the balcony is available to rent out for small events and would be awesome in the summer months. It includes the cotton candy machine if you like too!! it takes awhile to peruse the upstairs because there is so much fun candy to look at and buy. She even had a big selection of throw back candy that takes you back to your childhood. The place is very clean but social distancing isn't practiced except for hand sanitizer. No masks etc. the owner is super friendly and easy to talk too. You can tell she loves her business which is awesome. this is a must stop place when in town not k lot to support local business but to support your sweet tooth!

Darlington, was found on a fluke well searching for unique places to visit well in town, this past…read moreweekend. Amazing deals, and fun place to check out and get some early Christmas shopping done. As in any store, you just need to know pricing on items, and what your looking for, especially nowadays. Overall, grateful I had a chance to stop by this past Saturday October 19, 2024. From toys, books, housewares, health & beauty, Christmas, Halloween seasonal, something for everyone. Be sure to check this place out, as locals know, its only open for a short period of time. So if your in from out of town visiting, like I was its worth the experience. Loved the kindness, helpfulness of all staff that I had the pleasure to speak with and ask questions. Interesting tip: The nice lady at the door, where you walk in, and provide you with a clean cart, and entry drawing mentioned; how Darlington does warehouse shopping throughout the year, prior to open this location.

You can get some great deals here, such as on books! But there is also a lot of junk that's…read moreoverpriced even at the less than $3 price point. Don't fall into the trap of buying it just because it seems inexpensive--the total adds up quick and it's easy to leave with things that will be thrown to the side after one or even zero uses.

We have been coming here for prob 12 years now. We started when my youngest was 5 and I still have…read morethe things she painted. Through the years she has painted me many things and I love seeing how her skills have gotten so good and her creativity has bloomed. Parking lot is shaheed with other business' and can fill up quickly. If you want to paint on a weekend call early and make your reservations. If not there don't be spots ope day off you want to paint. From there you'll arrive to find the friendliest most helpful staff around. You'll also see how organized the business is ran, how clean it is inside and how they go out of their way to make the time you're there special. They go over everything you need to know if you're a first timer and if you're a frequent flier they let you go wild with your ideas. The price of the piece you choose includes everything. But so be careful pretty soon you've spent $100!! It's well worth it. You walk away with a piece that you'll have forever. I strongly recommend you go to the female locally owned business. Great for parties, date nights alone time and to take your kiddos. Dads even go too! Let your creativity run free in this establishment. You'll love it.

Very organized and the staff is friendly! It had such a calming environment! Plenty of fun pottery…read moreto choose from. Had to leave a great review since a lovely staff member found my credit card in the parking lot and called me immediately to let me know it was safe. Overall, 10/10 experience for me. Can't wait to go back with friends!

This store is awesome and very gamer-friendly. There are card tournaments so often it is hard to…read morekeep track of which one is going on that week! They have a great game room for tabletop games. The only problem is there is only one and it is reserved almost constantly! There are also two dogs to welcome everyone! Be sure to give Dexter and Buddy a treat! It is just a great, comfy, relaxed space to go have fun,

My wife and I stopped in here while we were visiting family nearby. It was great. The place was…read moreclean, the staff friendly, and there was a good amount of tables for play. We were in there looking for board games(they had a good selection) but I saw some good D&D products in there. Including some books from older sets. I don't play magic anymore but they had a number of cards to look through. Would recommend this place to any of my friends.

Unless you are into RC or Gundam, don't even bother. The selection of model kits keeps getting…read moreworse, the paint section is a complete mess and the attitude of the staff is standoffish at best. They used to be better, but Angola has a much better shop with population of only 10,000 people. I would rather drive an hour to Angola than 20 minutes to Phil's.

Phil's needs to create a website to show what products they offer. I don't have time to email back…read moreand forth to find out! Since Phil's doesn't have a proper website, I go elsewhere where I can see products on a website before I go.

Are you into magic tricks or maybe you're looking for that costume for Halloween or a masquerade…read moreparty while stoners is the place for you Services terrific the value I can't actually give you an answer on that because we really didn't buy much but they also have puppets and marionettes and costumes and a whole variety of other things. Service was really great.

Stoner's Funstore: No, it's not a dispensary. Let's just get that out of the way at the jump. In…read morecase you forgot: You're in Indiana, baby! Stoner's Funstore is a costume and gag gift shop. Apparently, this is THE place to rent and buy costumes in Fort Wayne. They've been operating in the city since 1949! It's also the place to buy fake poop, fake barf, fake teeth, fake mustaches, fake hair and fake Spam. (The fake Spam is actually a decoy secret safe.) They also sell lots of silly gifts, corny mugs, cringey t-shirts, ironic greeting cards, and a lot of Marvel things, for some reason. Stoner's has three rooms of "things that you didn't know you needed but can't live without," according to the delightful woman who works here. She literally said that while standing behind the counter, and I immediately and covertly wrote it down in the notes section of my phone because it was so great. This same woman convinced me to try on a dress from the costume section that looked like it had the Eye of Sauron on it and was $3, because she said, "You're so small, you could fit into this costume and wear it for real." I mean, if an older woman who works in a costume shop called Stoner's Funstore says that you're small and would look good in an Eye of Sauron dress that used to be a costume, you try on the dress. Unfortunately, the proportions were all wrong, so I had to put the dress back on the rack. The vibe at Stoner's is cool and laid back, the people who work here are friendly and helpful, and the store is centrally located in downtown Fort Wayne, with lots of parking, which is a rarity for downtown Fort Wayne. This is a good place to visit if you're looking for a silly gift or costume for Halloween, or any time, really.