I drove from urbandale because they said they opened at noon. I waited untill12.26 and the employe…read moreslowly sauntered into the store.

Arkham is almost the definition of a "friendly local gaming store." The store's proprietor and…read moreemployees are always friendly, listen to what you want, make great suggestions, and are always super communicative about anything and everything you want to know. They have a nice selection of gaming items on their shelves, but if you have something you want that they don't have, they'll immediately order it for you, have it in stock quickly, and communicate with you the whole way through. I can't recommend them more highly - if you're interested in tabletop gaming and live in the Ankeny area (or are visiting), check them out!

With other big name toy stores closing, it's great to have a place like Go!. They have a great…read moreselection of games and puzzles! We found items for both the kid and kids at heart. The layout is quite open and makes for finding what you need quickly. A lot of the t-shirts were fun and they had more accessories to match them. As far as other toys, we found many items of interest from superhero toys to Nerf fun. We even found some great items for the office such as Rubik's Cubes. We get lots of requests to return and it will be our "Go! to" toy store.

This is a seasonal store that runs through the holidays and then closes temporarily during the…read moresummer months. There is an awesome selection of games and toys! Right now the store is 50% off so we got some amazing classics for great prices! The cashier was really laid back but wasn't the friendliest. Maybe because the store closing or a bad day but everyone has their off days! We got some great deals and can't wait until they reopen next holiday season. (Usually about September/October through about February)

I had a rough idea of a project to make for my granddaughter and the staff was thoughtful in…read morelistening to my questions and very helpful in creating my design. Big kudos to Matthew for taking an interest in bringing my vision to life.

I was looking for something to do, and I found this potter painting shop! It was a relaxing way to…read moreget out my creative energy! When I walked in, they showed me where to get the pottery, how to use the glaze paint, and an instruction card with how to paint it! I chose a mug, and painted potted plants all along the bottom. I may not be a great or even good artist, but it was nice to try something new! You pay for the time and the piece, so prices will vary and they are labeled under the pottery pieces. I painted a regular mug, and for spending an hour and half, I only paid less than $30. Highly recommend!

Formerly T.D. Bargains. The newest iteration of this business brings a lot of the same and a few…read moredifferences. Routh's Rubbish still offers the same great type of liquidation deals and features daily videos, but they have also expanded their hours. This makes it much easier for those of us who live on the other side of town to get over there an take advantage of some of the great deals offered here! Dig bins are available now and then (more often than not). Still offering stellar savings on drinks, bread, chips, Little Debbie's, and occassionally jerky or meat sticks... They've cleaned up the shelving and floor space so that the space has a cleaner feel to it. This makes it a little bit more welcoming to people who aren't used to this type of business. It's still more or less a warehouse space, but it feels more open and a little less congested. I'm going to miss my friend Ted. Routh's took over the business shortly before he passed. I was a big fan, and a supporter, of T.D.s, and I hope to continue doing business with Routh's!

Appears to be closed.. went there during open hours, no lights this was July 2026. Came highly…read morerecommended

This little shop is FULL of wonderful treasures! Books, boutique clothing, gifts, Merle Norman…read morecosmetics, baby/children items, bags, specialty foods/drinks, jewelry...a wonderful spot to check out! The gals are so friendly and the service is personal - local business friendly. :). I'd say this shop is priced more affordably than most boutique type stores. Especially when you sign up for their flyer and get regular coupons in the mail. Everyone in Altoona should know about this shop!

Hidden Treasures is one of my favorite places to shop. I always find the most unique gifts, first…read morecommunion, birthdays, graduations, holidays, retirement, a loss. I always walk the store, then walk it again. The second time I spot so many hidden treasures I missed the first time. Twilas gifts seem to be the perfect item to express what I feel in my heart. Even better is the sincerity, the interest in my search for a memorable gift. No matter who is on duty, the dedication is always top notch. I am never disappointed in the service or quality of the treasure I take home. Sometimes I even pick something for me.

Caution if ordering online. They have a very bad shipping policy that they seem to use to take…read moreadvantage of customers. They wanted $29 to ship a $48 order which conveniently more than made up for any "savings" that I got during their Sale. Even with the adult signature fee, 60% of the original ticket seems excessive. When contacted the guy was completely dismissive. The policy seemed sketchy because it is. My mistake. There are plenty of other shops online that are honest and upfront about all costs. Not a very mellow experience... plus the website is wonky and they spam you with emails.

Service is top notch. Very nice all American glass selection. Price points for everyone. Great…read morecigarette prices

I always enjoy visiting this little shop in the East Village…read more They offer a wide variety of books unlike so many stores that simply carry current bestsellers. While the prices are not discounted, I am willling to pay them because the staff makes great recommendations and the store carried some edgier writing that I can't find everywhere.

I popped in here with my sister for the Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour and this is definitely one of my…read moretop 5 favorite shops. It was a very chill and calming shop in the middle of the East Village. The table in the front had so many books I'd never seen before and it was hard to choose one book to bring home with me, so I had to choose two! It's hard to put into words but I really felt recharged when I was in there. Can't wait to visit again!

Unfortunately the staff that day didn't seem interested in helping me find the right baby carrier…read more I'd like to give small businesses the business but if the customer service stinks I'll just stick to shopping online. It's much easier and you don't have to feel ignored.

Little Padded Seats is one of the best small businesses in Des Moines! I have been shopping there…read morefor seven years. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and they offer classes about cloth diapering and babywearing. I highly recommend this shop for babywearing, cloth diapering, toys, clothes, breastfeeding, and natural lifestyle products.