The J & L Hardware Store has a good selection of products and good service. Like most to all stores…read morethese days, in my humble opinion, it should have far less product that was made in China or Vietnam, though. Thanks .

When I need something handy, often this place has it. They have a wonderful employee named Susan…read morewho is a great asset to the store. She helps us find what we need quickly and is very knowledgeable about many of the products in the store.

A neat little book shop you can get lost in…read more I've been to stores like this before and Chapman is small in comparison but they make up for this with the amount of product they have. (They need more room!) Plenty of vintage and modern books to be had in varying degrees of quality (used). There's a beautiful kitty roaming this store and a few comfy armchairs scattered about. They are also a small smoke shop and sell pipes, tobacco, vintage tarot and gemstones.

The coolest bookstore I've ever been to! Any time I'm in Ely I stop by to hang out with Simon…read more(resident bookstore cat) and pick up a few books and records. The store owner is amazing and cool, the selection is huge, and the prices are incredibly fair! Definitely stop by whenever you're in the area.

Best shop on the Ely main drag. Right when you walk in you feel like you are in a cozy cabin, right…read moredown to the wood wick scents of the north and stone hearth. Mostly Moose has something for everyone. From cute north woods cabin decor to jewelry and scarves. But the friendly owner is what really completes this shop, she is very friendly, knowledgable and not at all pushy! You cannot miss this shop when you come to beautiful Ely!

We have been in Ben Franklin many times and have always been amazed at the items available there…read more And there is a wonderful employee named Susan who knows the merchandise and knows where everything is within the store. She is very pleasant and offers great customer service. She is a wonderful asset to the store.

After a house fire, I replaced all of my home appliances at Kerntz and to say that the pricing,…read moreservice, delivery and follow-up was excellent would be an understatement. They overdelivered on all promises and service. Thank you guys for making a tramatic period of my life that little bit easier.

Kerntz has been our choice for almost all of our appliances for almost 40 years! Washers, dryers,…read morerefrigerators, freezers, all from them. We get great service and when and if we have any problems, they come out and take care of repairs or adjustments. We use them for our home appliances and our business appliances. In as small a town as we live in, it is nice to have a quality appliance store right here in town.

Up in Ely again and hit Back on the Rack twice. Picked up some plates, glasses, and a very nice…read moresilver plated serving platter for the cabin, plus some books for the kiddo. One of my favorite places in Ely

Great to have a place like this in Ely. The owner was so helpful to us and even went out of her way…read moreto call me back when she missed my call. Nice selection of items at fair prices.

Great selection of high quality plants and good prices along with knowledgeable serviceread more

The best bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials, and trees in Northeast Minnesota !read more

Sharon at Kompelien Krafts makes high quality sewn goods for all my every day needs! She is now…read morealso crocheting nifty problem solvers for all my needs. You have to check them out on her website! You can often find her items at Smith's Infusion pop up events in northern Minnesota!