What a hidden gem! An adorable bookstore with lots of great books and gifts! Plus, you can get…read morecoffee or a smoothie and breakfast and lunch! Prices are reasonable and the people are very friendly! Definitely worth the drive if you're close to Bloomfield! We went in for lunch. Hubby had a pork sandwich which he said was good, I had a flatbread pizza - - margarita, and friend had a BLT. I took some of my pizza home and she took half of her sandwich. She said the bread was incredibly awesome. The pastries and desserts looked delicious. Friend said she had had them and they were tasty indeed! While we waited for our food I shopped and found gifts for my grandkids!

When ever I am in Southern Iowa I will go in. I was not so certain I was going to care for the new…read morelocation because so many times when a business expands, the experience goes down. Boy, was I wrong! I went in early June 2026. We lingered around the garden seeds, canning supplies, bulk meats. There were so many grocery items on sale that are not featured in their flyers! Oh, and since June is National Dairy Month, we were treated to a free soft serve cone. The staff is helpful and efficient. Next trip I hope to enjoy lunch there. See you in 2027.

Ok I had not been to the new location yet So a couple extra…read morebucks And a bit of time extra Off to cantril Right on Hwy 2 is the new location From the outside it looks BIG Large parking lot But on the inside well.... Spacious More room to walk inside Lunch prime time maybe 12:45 ish Small serve your self and pay by the lb 12/lb plus drink think bishops with not much to choose from Pepsi products for fountain drinks And coffee Smoked chicken, meatloaf, cheesy mashed potatoes, green beans They were out of noodles.... 25 bucks for two for a basic one trip thing Meatloaf was good green beans were ok Mashed potatoes were ok Chicken had a different taste might to have been oak smoked or an exotic wood.. I am spoiled as a chef lol The chicken was ok... No free ice cream they wanted a buck for cup or cone. It was ok on the food... but we drove past a few places that would to have been same price for 2x the food. Off to shopping More room for folks Hard to find some of the specials And out and out bait and switch on the Nathen's hot dog deal the add listed the plain all beef and what was in the store was the ultra spicy ones... That was my main reason for the trip as 99 cents per lb would have been good for a winter stock up item... They did have the biscuits as box of 100 for 20 bucks And bulk fish triangles for 1.99 a lb And Heinz close dated ketchup 44 oz for 2.99 So not a total bust I might be back if I get more freezer space But I do almost as good in west of Bloomfield at Hwy 2 discount

I love shopping at Martha's! She has a great selection of items for your home, gifts, soaps, etc…read more Items are always changing for the season. She's very helpful, personable, and will keep her eye out for things on your wish list!

From the owner: Since January 2022 Martha's is fully online. During the spring, summer and beginning of the fall…read moreseasons I will be attending local vendor/craft shows. Watch for my schedule online or via Facebook.

Such a cute store! It has EVERYTHING. We're from Cedar Rapids and stopped here because we saw this…read moreshop on Yelp. It's a big space with LOTS of things to look at: seasonal, furniture, wall decor, candles, towels, clothing, jewelry, trinkets, baby items, art...this store has SO many gift options. I bought some things for myself and some for others. I will definitely be back again soon! So happy to see so many local vendors supported in this shop.

A true Ankeny classic with excellent gift selection and the most fun, welcoming staff around.read more

Plenty of parking and a fenced pet area too. We stopped in to see what was in this store. There's…read morelots of Amish and Plain Community products, foods, and more. Prices seemed reasonable and we looked at everything but left without buying anything. There's a Maid Rite sandwich shop Inside the store and that's always an Iowa taste treat. Depending what you want or need, there are definitely some goods to be had here.

The fried chicken was perfectly crispy and hot -- even though I ordered a thigh and got a breast…read moreinstead, it was still juicy and the portions were big! The sweet potato fries were crispy and full of flavor, and the shakes were creamy and thick -- definitely worth ordering. I liked it so much I went back a couple of days later before heading back to my home state and tried the Maid-Rite sandwich, which was very good and affordable. We also shared the cheese curds -- they were crispy on the outside with perfectly melted cheese inside. Overall, a great stop for our road trip -- delicious food, generous portions, and a good value!

My favorite gift shop in Southeast Iowa. Over the years the store has always been stocked with…read morequality products and arranged so artfully. The owner has a gifted touch for decorating. She carries a line of primitive candles that are poured into mason jars, wrapped with burlap, and smell amazing. I purchased a gift for my mom during this visit.

Tons of gifts, home decor and curiosities. Spend hours browsing and you won't be disappointed.read more

From the owner: We are licensed to sell Magnolia Rugs, Pillows and Throws. We carry a selection of Magnolia…read moreFragrance. We have everything you need for your home...from tea towels to furniture. And if you need a gift, we have a wide selection as well as a wonderful line of greeting cards.

A wonderful home decor shop for decorating a home or finding a gift. Also has a limited selection…read moreof women's clothes, sewing supplies, and children's toys, and locally made foods.

Great people to work with, nice clean store offering a huge variety of neat stuff & gifts.read more

So many fun and beautiful items for all kinds of occasions -- and a great location in the downtown…read morearea.

From the owner: Gifts for all ages and budgets: Baby, Books, Home Decor, Local items, Candles, Funeral and…read moreBereavement, Kendra Scott Jewelry, Women's Boutique Clothing and Seasonal items.

Best-in-class service! They immediately jumped at the opportunity to support our team, who were in…read moretown for a conference, with very little notice. Despite the tight timeline, they delivered adorable and highly functional snack boxes for 13 people with an impressive same-day turnaround. The boxes were thoughtfully put together and made a huge impact--truly a highlight of our team's day. Everything was executed seamlessly and with great attention to detail. We really appreciated the responsiveness, creativity, and care that went into making this happen!

Heat Of Iowa is a cute store filled with many great gifts for yourself or others…read more Located on a bustling street filled with shops, this place offers a lot. Home decor, trinkets, chocolate cow patties and homemade fudge fill the room. My friend purchased a beautiful wooden cutting board in the shape of Iowa. The woman working did her job but wasn't too friendly. That's ok, it did not change our experience.