Cute little shop with fudge and gifts. We walked in with my tiny dog and they greeted us and gave…read moreher treats. They were very sweet. My brother and sister in law wanted to try their coffee. They ordered flat whites with oat milk and said it was quite weak and did not have much flavor. They tossed their coffees. Their fudge is very good.

My husband wanted a coffee and I was thinking about a drink. The ladies at the front told me I…read morecould take photos of the front of the store but nothing inside. I am learning that this whole village seems to be quite lacking in trust of their potential customers and have some delusional belief that we yelpers that take pictures must be doing it to steal their ideas and replicate their crafted pieces, rather than wanting to give the establishment free marketing and draw in other consumers to buy and shop local. What's up with this skewed mentality. Yelpers like to share and spread theirs experiences to other yelpers, that's all we aim to do with taking photos and sharing in our experiences. Once again we left this establishment after not being allowed to take one photo of the interior. Too bad as I was interested in the garden metal decorations, but once again they lost a potential customer after no photos of the interior was declared. We are leaving this insecure and tourist conspiracy theory village.

This store has many of us in a chokehold with the one signature candle scent they offer. It is…read moreindeed a very beautiful scent. HOWEVER, let it be known...I'm not sure I have ever been in a more bizarrely unwelcoming and aggressively hostile shop. I have traveled all over the world...and certainly all over Michigan...and no shop has ever had more security cameras, rules posted, and snarky, rude negative employees. It is so off-putting I do my best to avoid it. For a tourist village, this shop is actively making it known they don't care about welcoming customers and they are clearly maniacally paranoid. Enter at your own risk. Are the candles pleasant? Yes. But it's not worth the experience you are forced to go through to make a purchase.

I went into check out this specialty shop and the extremely rude and cold front cashier counter…read morewoman shouted as me as I took a picture and entered to not take a picture. She startled and scared and creeped me out that I took 2 steps in and walked right out. She was scolding me for taking a photo. She was so not welcoming to fellow yelpers, reviewers, potential free marketing or potential curious customers. She lost business from my husband and I with her curt, raucous and rude manners. After such an traumatic experience with this place, I shutter to say it, but I hope it shuts down this year or sooner, especially with such a rude person on their staff. She was the most shamelessly awful employee I have ever come across in all of my 888 establishments I have visited through Yelp so far. If 0 stars was allowed, I would have given it to them and I don't say that, ever. She was well deserving of -5 if possible. Good riddance to this mean staff member, she will for certain drive away customers by the droves. This woman left such a bad impression that I wanted to leave this village and get as far away as possible from this obviously insecure lady, had nothing but bad vibes from this toxic inhuman source.

My wife and have been coming to Manisttee for years and have always enjoyed Swankyz for its one of…read morea kind gifts. The Gentlemen that run the store put their customers first. We recently purchased an outdoor thermometer and ran into a small issue, they immediately made it right, can't wait to get back to Swanky's next Fourth of July.

What a fun little shop! If you like handcrafted, made in Michigan stuff, you'll love Swankyz…read more They've got a great variety of items like soaps, candles, cast iron sculptures, jewelry, dog treats, people treats, clothing, etc. - all made by local artists and business owners. I'd be very surprised if you were unable to find something out of the vast array that tickles your fancy. The store is spacious and laid out smartly to avoid feeling cramped or overstimulated. Everything is clearly priced and neatly displayed. We also talked with the owners for a few minutes, and they were super friendly. We were just driving through, so I don't know what else Manistee holds, but if you're in the area, definitely check these guys out.

I was visiting from out of town and stumbled upon this cute bookstore. I was immediately impressed…read morewith their COVID precautions and the cooperation from both staff and patrons. The Windowsill has a wide variety of genres, but I was most interested in their section on the local area and Michigan as a whole. Their books are fairly priced and they also offer a wide variety of new titles. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town again!

I like the selection, the atmosphere, the prices, the staff and especially Julie's Picks (the…read moreowner's recommendations on n what to read) since we have similar tastes in our reading.

Had a great visit at the elk farm. Family friendly. Nice tractor wagon ride. Tractor rides run…read moreabout every hour. Fun feeding the elk. Great value. Friendly staff- Knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I've visited before and can't wait to visit again.

Great time. Very nice staff. Wife had a great time feeding the elk. Would definitely recommend…read moregiving it a shot. Nice surprise

I first ran into Dark Water Coffee and Tony a few years back at the Pentwater farmers market. He…read moreis an engaging and entusiastic local roaster and he makes wonderful coffees! When we're not "up north", I have been ordering directly from the Dark Water website. A couple of my favorites have been Stargazer and Seven Sisters, but recently ordered the current Shooting Star offering which features micro-lots that Tony and Lauren have come accross. The current offering is Hondouras-Finca la Esmeralda and is AMAZING! my new all-time favorite, and I am ordering a couple more bags while it is available. There's no better coffee than what you can find with local roasters who love what they do, and know how to do it. Thanks for making my morning coffee something special!

Best coffee ever! Order snd enjoy, you will not regret it…read more Small town, family owned artisinal "microroaster" with that loving touch from Tony and Lauren. Featuring my favorite, Sumatra! Also their Mayan hot chocolate is divine indulgence.

If you are looking for a Michigan themed or Michigan made gift, go here!…read more They have clothing, home decor, food, toys, books, and much more that's either Michigan made or Michigan themed (or both!) It isn't just the typical stuff you find at box shops. The uniqueness and low prices of this store make it a hidden treasure (not to be confused with the store across the street similarly named...) It is small in size, but large in offerings. They have gift boxes and baskets to choose from and send as well. Try some of the hand made candies and sodas. The pasta is GREAT!

From the owner: We specialize in gifts, gourmet chocolate, vintage and locally sourced goods!read more

I was visiting family from Las Vegas and we stopped into the gallery. I saw a piece I loved, but…read moreclerk working the counter was not sure if they could ship. I contacted Staci about purchasing the piece over the phone. She was very helpful and friendly. The transaction went smoothly and I received the piece of art in the mail today-one day ahead of when I was told it would arrive. I truly appreciate the level of customer service I received.

Community support shines here with classes and workshops part of the offerings. There's a nice vibe…read moreof inclusiveness and local creative on display. You'll find parking easy in this sweet little town of Big Rapids- great historic buildings with interesting offerings. Wish I had time to experience a class or theater offering. Best of Luck to you Artworks!

Love this place! Great staff, great gifts and candy and reasonably priced! I can always find…read moresomething unique.

Cute and fun store, lots of Michigan inspired clothing. Cute jewelry and a lovely scent of the…read morecandle from the front counter. Lots of beach wear and beach bags and hats. Was in search of a particular large brimmed and foldable sun hat.

Love this boutique, they have really cute on trend clothing at prices that are reasonable. They…read morehave a great selection of gift items and jewelry. I would have given this lovely store 5 stars had it not been for the staff...they never engaged with the customers until you asked a question or stepped up the cash register to purchase something. When we first walked in there were 2 girls working who seemed more interested in talked to each other then helping the potential customers. She was nice when we did end up spending money in the store.