This store is located in a strip mall. Upon approaching we see the facility is clear from any trash…read moreor hazards. When walking in there an aroma of chocolate. Such a pleasant smell! There are displays of an assortment of caramel apples, gummies, chocolate covered strawberries and pretzels, and many chocolates. We tried the peanut clusters, a turtle apple and some truffles The service was great. The cashier was kind and knowledgeable. I would move that hanging cord in front of the display as that is a hazard.

This shop on the ped mall has a decent selection of caramel apples (although not the one I prefer),…read moreand a decent selection of fudges. However, the young lady behind the counter was unfriendly and kept asking us questions like she expected us to shop lift (with my elderly in-laws). There is a a sign on the window about free hot chocolate, but she didn't want to give us a hot chocolate, despite buying several (about 10) treats. She kept saying "the water isn't hot" and then "I will have to heat the water" and "it's going to be a while to get hot water". This used to be. Super friendly, family-run business, so it was not cool to be treated in such an unfriendly manner.

A distinctive feature of txakoli is the "txotx" pouring method, where the wine is poured from a…read moreheight into a glass to aerate it and release its aromas. This practice is common in Basque pintxo bars and adds a cultural ritual to the drinking experience. Only these guys can't be bothered to serve it that way. Shame on you for being lazy. Marks you as a hick bar in the cornbelt. Surprised you don't have sawdust and discarded peanut shells littering the floor.

We got a charcuterie board to go for a birthday treat and it was amazing. The service was a 10/10…read moreand everything tasted great.

We have a unique gem in North Liberty. A Chocolate Studio makes the most beautiful treats! Not only…read moreappealing to the eye, the chocolate is smooth, decadent, and high quality. This is not your grocery store chocolate. I was lucky to stop in during pop up hours and order my box in person. It's so hard to choose! Everything looks amazing and the flavors are outstanding. You can find a variety to make anyone happy (lemon, carmel, almond, dark). The chocolate is sourced from Belgium. This makes for a great gift for yourself or others. You can order online and pick up or have shipped to you.

What a special treat for Valentines Day! My husband surprised me with one of these beautiful boxes…read moreof chocolates as an early Valentines gift. I must say these chocolates are pieces of art and you can tell that hard work and love goes into the making of each confection. Every piece we have tried is delicious and not overly sweet which I love. She only currently is doing Wednesday and Saturday pick ups. So be sure to plan ahead, put in your order, and surprise someone special while supporting local business.

This is my daughter's favorite market in town. We stop by once a month to stock up on her favorite…read moreAsian snacks. Great service and good prices!

Love this place! The staff are patient, knowledgeable, and always willing to assist. Great…read moreproducts. We go at least once a week. Iowa City is lucky to have such a great store!

We LOVE Spirit Halloween! We browse and buy all the Halloween essentials. I have a collection of…read moreanimatronics that have come from Spirit. There is a wide variety of costumes to choose from at a fair price. Happy Halloween

Yeahhhh... nothing compared to their storefront last year! My boyfriend says 3 stars, but I just…read moredon't think it's worth more than 2.4.. and since there isn't a decimal system, 2 it is. They're in a much smaller location this year, maybe 3 or 4 decent sized animatronic figures set up. Everything's so crowded together with narrow aisles, so it's hard to focus on any one thing. Not enough room for people to moving around each other comfortably. They had a big cardboard ship outside the store front, in the mall aisle, but nothing on it! You know the music/sound system is too loud when my boyfriend (who has hearing loss in one ear) was complaining about the volume! Definitely going to shop online in lieu of in person if I do end up coming across anything I want.

This place is great for craft beer. Both the selection (beers from around the US and outside the…read moreUS) and service. Jack was awesome in helping me track down some specific beers I was looking for. They also sell many (most?) of their beers as singles for beer nerds like me that want to try a lot of different beers and breweries but not have to get a 4 or 6 pack. Small but well stocked and easy access from anywhere in Iowa City.

So I have been going to John's off and on for years, but lately I have noticed some definite…read moreimprovements in the quality of food they are ordering (ie, groceries) which makes my heart sing. They have all types of food items like avocados, lemons, milk, organic beef, cheeses, cat food, garlic, along with a wine room (vinho verde) and everything else they have. This makes my life easier.