A GEM! I absolutely adore this place! It's not just a Hallmark store, although they have a…read morewonderful selection of cards and gifts. It's the personification of nostalgia. The assortment is always interesting and well curated. The buyer for this store is a genius! The staff is always willing to help, and they have such patience. I found a beautiful Soruka leather wallet I plan to give as a gift. This is just one example of the truly different "finds" you'll stumble across at this iconic store. Last week I went in to buy some Easter candy for the kids' Easter baskets. They have an old fashioned candy counter. One of the gals assisted me with countless bags of old fashioned candies. She hand tied each one with ribbon, and was cheerful and upbeat. I wish I could remember her name so I could thank her. I also found bags of retro Easter grass--the shiny raffia kind reminiscent of the version for the 70's! They have toy department downstairs, and I'd recommend venturing into the basement just to experience it. If you have kids, this is a treasure trove of unique offerings. What really makes this store extraordinarily special? The staff.

This review is long overdue! I have been frequenting Winkie's since we moved to Milwaukee three…read moreyears ago. It has been my go-to place for cards and gifts. Winkie's has saved me many times - especially last minute gifts and for unique items. The Wisconsin products are great when you're trying to figure out what local gift to bring when visiting out-of-town friends. (I'm not one to carry cheese on a plane!) Overall, I really love this store! I will definitely keep showing up as long as it's there!

Based on the recommendation of someone we met while listening to jazz one night, we decided to…read moreventure to Planet Bead. It really is an amazing to see such a variety of beads! Wow! The store is super full though and has excess junk in the back that is visible. Great customer service. Keith really knows his beads and can make whatever you request. We ultimately purchased four bracelets and some earrings that ended up costing $150. I'd say that was pretty pricey honestly. I mean the beads were nice, but not like some expensive/rare stones. I understand part of the charge is labor, but not sure I'd say it's worth that price. Not to mention, one of the bracelets broke after only wearing it once so we need to return to have it repaired-which is inconvenient since we live in Chicago. So...good place to visit...proceed with caution in terms of your purchase.

They have EVERYTHING! Reasonably priced too. The owner dude is so cool- really helpful, and had…read moresome great suggestions. Even gave me a few crimper beads to try since the ones I was using weren't "good enough" haha. Will definitely be coming back for all my bead needs!

Date of visit: January 10, 2026…read more Never have I ever been inside a Paper Source store until this visit! I was concerned that it was all over-priced cards and wrapping paper and while yes, there was plenty of that, there were also a number of surprising other items and I spent far more time in the store than I expected to. Surprising bonus: You can earn and redeem Barnes & Noble rewards here. I came looking for a couple rubber stamps and an ink pad that was part of a gift and was mildly successful in that task, though the friendly staff did explain that stamps were not really popular right now and I nodded in that knowing way of how things can be so cyclical. I'm sure six months from now you won't be able to swing a dead cat without hitting a rubber stamp display and at that time, I won't need any. I also perused the clearance cards and found some good deals and was interested in some of the items near the register but none of them had any prices on them. Great that they are 50% off, but if I don't know what they are half off of, I'm not likely to buy them. Will never understand why stores have things out without prices, how many lost sales must that drive? All in all, a decent store that I will return to when I am in need of some cards--especially if they still have that clearance section!

I love Paper Source! Always friendly service and I like the layout of the store and the music. They…read morehave a great selection of gifts for every occasion and a wide variety of gift bags and wrapping paper.

Still at it: I decided to update some framed pieces by getting new mats or switching the color of…read morethe frames to better go with newly painted walls. Once again, excellent friendly service and fair prices, all with an eye for the art itself.

These guys went the extra mile in helping me with a framing project and are reasonably priced…read more Recommended.

Looking for restaurant- grade gear that stands the test of time? This is it. If you cook ( and who…read moredoesn't eat?) pick things that are solid and last forever. Tossing out yet another thing that is toxic, burned to smithereens, or whose handle has fallen off, gets tiring. Buy for life

This place is HUGE and they have so many high quality items for all your kitchen and dining needs!…read moreIt may feel intimidating pulling up to the building because it looks like a manufacturing facility but the whole front of the building is their retail store. If you're serious about cooking or the look of your home, THIS is the place to shop. They also do kitchen design with high end appliances and hone bar equipment. Stop in today, you'll be delightfully surprised and glad you did!

not the most welcoming environment...always someone getting arrested or some homeless chilling out…read morein the parking lot. if that's your vibe then go for it. nothing is ever really in stock. i will admit i have yelled into the milk cooler to get some milk before but the guy was really helpful and honestly thought it was funny. meat although id never stocked. dressing rooms are also not available because they "lost the key"

Walmart is the worst retailer for customer service. Try and resolve an issue, you get some moron in…read morea foreign country who doesn't give a shit, or understands English. Go to target, or Ross.

The staff is lovely, but the owner is a jerk. I wanted a small reframe done, but he didn't want to…read moretake the frame apart to do it. So he sent me home to take the frame apart myself. When I returned with the pieces, he quoted me three times what he had originally, claiming the parts would damage his machine (not true). When I called the original Madison framer who did the work, they told me that they wish I hadn't taken it apart because there's a "correct" way to do it. This guy is just in it for the money. So if you have enough to buy an Hermes bag. You can always get the box framed there-- happily I'm sure.

I've used the Great Frame Up for several years. Each piece has been thoughtfully designed and…read moreexcellently executed. The owner and staff are fun and knowledgeable to talk art with. And they have a variety of art for purchase. Fun asset!

The worst possible service we could have received. Definitely do not recommend working with Calico!…read moreThroughout the process (3 full months) they did not order fabric samples (after numerous times asking), once they received the chairs they charged us an additional $650 for foam that was not included in the original estimate, and once we got the final product the legs of the chairs were scraped and scratched (after we refinished ourselves because they wanted to charge $1,000). The staff continuously did not understand why were frustrated and in the end told us they would not give any more money back. The worst customer service and final product. I would recommend going with any other company.

Wow. That's all I can say. I had no idea there was a store like this in the area…read more If I known I could have stopped by here to find fabric to reupholster my furniture, or make some matching throw pillows or window treatments. Calico Corners has some beautiful fabrics in nearly every price point and color. And to make sure the look is complete, there's matching trim, thread and accessories. Although there's fabric in nearly all price levels, it didn't take me long to figure out that the fabrics I liked the best were priced a bit beyond my comfort level. The triple digit cost per yard quickly had me circling to the more budget-friendly line of fabrics that were also beautiful. I spent some time looking at the books and listening to the employees help the other customers make fabric decisions. I was impressed with how well they were able to offer suggestions and assist in the decision making. CC is a type of store that will overwhelm you with options, but there's a friendly face to help you every step of the way.

A true Soho-like gallery right here in Milwaukee. Great value, great art, great proprietor…read more Shop local at Gallery 505. You don't have to travel to NYC to get your very own Soho experience right here in Brew City.

Hands down, the best quality and service in town! The staff is professional, organized, full of…read moreknowledge and very creative! The original art is stunning! If you are looking to enhance your home or business with beautiful art this is where you will find it.

I want to thank Charlie for making happen probably the most important gift I've ever given someone…read morein my life. My wife of 26 years never asks for anything so when she showed interest in a hard to get watch, I was kind of worried it'll never happen. I reached out to Charlie anyway and let him know. I truly thought this was never going to happen. Not because Charlie didn't intend to deliver but more because this is a very tough piece to get but you know what, Charlie made it happen! I had an overseas trip planned around this gift and everything just worked out perfectly. Because of it, my wife is over the moon, and seeing that makes me happier than anything. Again, thanks to Charlie!!! He is a great man and most importantly, he listens!. Thank you a million times and may God bring joy to your life and your family's life, just as much as you brought joy to ours!!!

Honestly, one of the best jewelry stores out there - definitely my favorite in Milwaukee and maybe…read moreanywhere. I'm across the country and still keep coming back to them, which says a lot. The team is awesome: super friendly, professional, and they always make things easy. They've helped me track down pieces, handled everything from sales to service perfectly, and even check in afterward to make sure everything was great. Shipping's quick, communication's great, and they truly care about their customers. Just a fantastic experience all around.