Grannies Cookie Jar & Ice Cream Parlor is a Metamora, Indiana icon, though it may be weird to call…read moreanything in this historic Franklin County town an actual "icon." There's quite a bit you know about me if you've followed my reviews for any length of time. This likely includes my long friendship with fellow Yelp Elites Rick G. and Holly G. - in fact, I performed their wedding ceremony! The three of us have actually collaborated on quite a few projects over the years, either due to Rick's music and comedy or because of my long history of activism and charity work. Frequently, our collaborations combine Rick and Holly's creativity with my activist spirit. For a couple years, Rick and Holly owned a shop in Metamora called Mosaic Learn & Play - I, in turn, owned a small charity bookstore within the walls of Mosaic. While I never spent nearly as much time in Metamora as did Rick and Holly, I spent my fair share of time there and grew to appreciate the picturesque, friendly town. Rick and Holly's wedding was even in Metamora! As is true of most historic towns, accessibility can definitely be an issue in Metamora. Truthfully, I'd say there's more that's not accessible than there actually is accessible in the town. Grannies is most certainly not perfect, a step greeting you at the front door and a crowded shop making even the most experienced wheelchair user more than a little paranoid. It's possible, I've been to Grannies more than once, but it's definitely a shop where I take my time wheeling and I am super careful everywhere I turn. Grannies, first of all, is an official world record holder. Granny owns over 2600 cookie jars - and I believe they're all actually here in this shop. She's held the record since 2012, as I recall. Grannies is, of course, an ice cream shop. Granny even makes all of her waffle cones by hand. Each one has a Hershey kiss at the bottom. She puts a whole lot of love in her waffle cones. The ice cream is pretty incredible, too. She has quite a few flavors and they're at reasonable prices for pretty darn amazing servings. Grannies is open 7 days a week throughout the year. While I can't say I'd drive all the way to Metamora for her ice cream, if I am in the Metamora there's no way I'm leaving without stopping at Grannies. Metamora is a beautiful little canal town. It has definitely been impacted by the pandemic, but the people are also hanging in there. I'm not quite going to say that time stands still here, but it's sure not a place you go to speed up. Metamora is a surprisingly easy drive from Indy and the entire Franklin County area could easily be a relaxing, fairly isolated day trip with Brookville also nearby as the seat of the county. There are even a couple places you can stay in Metamora, though they aren't particularly strong with access and you'd probably want to go to Brookville if that's needed. If you get a chance, head south to Metamora and be sure to stop in at Grannies for some ice cream and definitely check out those cookie jars!

This is quite possibly my favorite shop in all of Metamora. Not only is there icecream for you to…read moreenjoy (though sadly, I'm not able to partake these days since it's all dairy), the store is wall to wall cookie jars. Not just wall to wall... there are added sections in the middle, too! That's not mentioning the back room also has a ton of cookie jars! There are cookie jars shaped like fruit. There are cookie jars shaped like iconic characters. There are cookie jars with Coca Cola theme. Christmas. Animals. Just seriously, so. Many. Cookie. Jars. They do also have some coffee mugs and salt and pepper shakers. Bottom line, this shop is so quirky that I can't help but stop in when I'm in town. I just watch my step and make sure my purse won't knock the shelves. In Grannie's, if you break it, you buy it! PS -- there is a bathroom in the hall between the front room and back room, should you need one. They can be difficult to locate in Metamora if you don't know where they are.

Review is the culmination of a couple of visits…read more Located in historic Metamora, Indiana, Martindale House is a historic building with a wonderful old pub/inn feel. Nicely restored, the decor is a mixture of fun, quirky and historic. The menu is widely varied, with old favorites like Bangers and Mash, Fish and chips, and more modern fare like burgers. Bangers and Mash is the star of the show here. The sausage has a wonderfully savory taste, and the onion gravy is absolutely fantastic. Burger are great. The meat is tasty, and there is a twist or two on their burgers. I'm a bit picky about my burgers, and I'm happy with theirs. Fish and Chips weren't bad by any stretch of the imagination, but nothing made them stand out to me, either. A solid, if not stellar meal. On our last visit, they had Cranberry Cobbler. I'd never heard of it, but it was fantastic. If it's on the menu during your visit, don't miss it. Service has always been fine. A solid spot in Metamora.

Owner wass extremely rude. He has absolutely no personality whatsoever. No customer relation skills…read moreand does not interact with the public. It is a wonder that this business even exists. He completely snubbed both my wife and myself. I don't have to deal with an individual like this and I won't. There are lots of other things you can do in Metamora such as Mr fudge's shop. Stop by and see Donna and buy some candy she is a jewel. She should be running that town and not characters like the other guy. We really love Metamora despite people like this guy. I sincerely hope that the other shopkeepers finally realize what he is doing to this location. I remember the good old days of Metamora back in the early 2000s. If you want to go someplace for some good food try the Laurel hotel in Laurel Indiana it is only about 6 mi away. Great food and people that appreciate you stopping by.

Such a great addition to Batesville. Very cute gift shop with great jewelry and cute sun dresses…read more The owner and staff is great to work with.

From the owner: At Jaynebugs Giftique, we have all your shopping and gifting needs covered. As a leading boutique…read morein Batesville, we're proud to carry brands like Very Bradley, Kameleon, and Annaleece that give locals access to trendy clothes and accessories. When you take some time to get lost in our shop, you'll be in retail therapy heaven as your try on a sundress, smell our amazing candles, and peruse our jewelry selection. As you look around, our friendly staff will be happy to help you find what you need, whether you're searching for a gift for your mom or best friend or even treating yourself to something new!

Always beautiful, always find what I am looking for!…read moreWonderful place to shop! The owner is always so helpful!

Cool store, but packed with merchandise which can feel claustrophobic. Literally, floor to ceiling…read moretunnels of merchandise. Nice staff, prices a bit high.

Great little shop! The owner is a very nice lady and her cat, Scarlett, will show you around the…read moreshop! I have found many, many great finds! Including a little metal wind up metal train that I once had when I was around 3 or 4. I never thought I'd see that again, but there it was! This shope is fairly priced as well! I highly recommend!!

there is a large variety for everyone...new items arrive daily... from handmade crafts to antiques…read moreand all is priced to sell. A great small business that you will find wonderful gifts for you and your loved one...don't miss Ms Scarlett, she is our feline Greeter that loves the company and the belly rubs...

What a great addition to Main Street in downtown Greenville! This spot reminds me of a living…read moreMagnolia Farms/Fixer Upper style urban country shop filled with silk succulents, fabulous woven pillows and rugs, basket containers, candles and tea towels. I personally fought the urge to go home with the magnolia silk wreath beside the front counter but my mom ended up buying a kitchen tea towel and oven mit. From the moment you see the front window display at Cozy Nest you'll know this isn't your average small town gift shop filled with trinkets, Cherished Teddies, Precious Moments and Wooden Willows angels (no offense to you collectors out there). Conveniently located a few doors down from lunch at the Montage Cafe and cappuccinos at The Coffee Pot and you couldn't ask for a better Saturday morning in Greenville. I was impressed with the prices given what the items are. My only complaint was that the shopkeeper seemed to have a friend in while we were there and never greeted or engaged with us which would seem like a great marketing opportunity for a newer business. We'll certainly be back and I imagine this scenario isn't always the case.

Very cute shop! I could have walked away with way more of my wallet allowed me to…read more I picked the right day to stop in. Everything on the patio section was half off for summer clearance. I bought a pretty floral runner for my table, preserved box wood sphere and dish. The woman working was very informative and explained the significance of the Blenko glass dish I bought. It was such a pleasant experience - I will be back!

From the owner: Your home should be your Sanctuary, however you define that. Stop in and let us help you live…read morebeautifully........ everyday!

Cute shop in lovely Madison, IN. I was a little disappointed not to find any Irene Dunne-related…read moreitems here, since she was from the area. I was ready to buy a little something to celebrate my visit there to honor her, but the merchandise here is more generic and not all that specific to the area. Nonetheless, the store was clean and had some cute items.

While it's the Chautauqua Art Festival that draws thousands to the quaint riverside town of Madison…read moreeach autumn, it's businesses and proprietors of shops like The Floating Cow that invite visitors to make Madison a go-to place any time of year. The Floating Cow, in particular, is loaded with variety and charm.