Bought a wonderful linen dress and blouse....in my size too. friendly and knowledgeable staff. a…read moregreat experience.

The Owl and the Pussy Cat is split up into two sections: the front of the store houses Canadian…read morefashion designers while the back of the store houses a vintage selection. Come for the vintage, skip the fashion designers and the don't be on the lookout for friendly customer service. You might find yourself having to loudly tell the customer service representatives "NO" because they definitely want you to buy, buy, buy! However, as overprices as the high-end fashion designers are in the front of the store, the vintage area in the back might be your pot of gold! Think "high end thrifting" and be on the lookout for their variety of shoes as well as clothes and beautiful coats! This is a little hidden gem and definitely worth a stop if you can get over the slightly unwelcoming staff.

4 star for fun and browsing factor 2 star for prices (freak…read moreme out prices but I know how Euro VS Can$) Irish design has anything you can think of that you wish you have got and more when you less visit Ireland. Nice selections of Guinness novelty items, Irish traditional more conservative clothing.. those nice sweaters, overcoat would certainly keep you warm and toasty.. but just don't look at the price tag. Make sure you go to the back and have some Irish cuisine, irish tea and desserts. It is a delight to see a little tea shop inside of the store where you can enjoy some Irish home cooking!

Note: This is a review for the Irish Design SHOP. For tea-room specific reviews, make sure to visit…read moretheir Yelp page: http://www.yelp.com/biz/irish-tea-room-niagara-on-the-lake. Niagara-on-the-Lake is a all about the shopping, history and lake time (it's named for a reason!); and as far as shopping goes, Irish Design should be one of your stops. Beautiful store chalk full of Irish (no surprise there!) products, many made from beautiful Merino wool: socks, hats, blankets and the most beautiful, thick sweaters you've ever seen. Also, a large assortment of scarves, jewelry and all your Irish needs. Whether you're looking for a present for yourself or someone else, if you're willing to open your pocket book VERY wide, this might be just the stop for you. Like most of the stores directly on Queen Street (the main drag in Niagara-on-the-Lake), Irish Design has its prices set high. Although, they DO have a "sale" section and remember, everything is listed in Canadian dollars. They accept credit, cash and US currency and have a lovely tea room, which I did not visit, in the back of the store (bathrooms only available for tea room patrons, no public store washroom!) Irish Design is also located near the [shopping] end of Queen Street, right before the residential strip, couple shops over from King George Theater. Great hours, opening at 9:30am during the weekday. Overall, a cozy shop and unique enough that it should be on your list of places to visit.

I happened upon this local boutique while meandering in Jordan Village. They carry a number of…read moreon-trend pieces for men and women, including clothing and accessories. I was fortunate to find a cute dress with full skirt and puff sleeves that was on sale for 40 percent off regular prices. They have a clean and spacious dressing room so that you can try pieces in before you buy. I recommend stopping in to peruse this shop if you're in the area.

Ladies fashions in black and white. Simplicity of color, but not of style. They carry all sorts…read moreof different items and styles in many sizes. I like this store, but I'm not the target audience, which is younger. 3 stars for this chain.

Leather coat marked at $89. Fit perfectly. Owner said it was marked incorrectly, suppose to be…read more$239. A few hours later, after leaving the area, I decided I wanted it anyways. Business has no phone number. Almost all reviews I've found are not good. My favorite, woman notices a broken zipper days later once she travels home out of the area and was told to mail it in for repair or exchange, no refund given....No repair and not exchanged or returned. They kept the coat and her money and will not return her calls. To bad. I could probably figure out how to get to them to get it but not willing to take my chances on being taken advantage of.

Four months later, the heels from a pair of the boots is showing signs of deterioration. The heel…read moreis covered with a strip of material which is peeling off. It's also wearing off at the edges. I've been trying to reach this store for a while but to no avail. Calls to this number are not answered and my messages are not returned. Very disappointing for a $300 pair of boots.

While in Maine years ago we found these quirky stores to have fun merchandise at reasonable prices…read more We were delighted to find one in Niagara on the Lake. After looking at all the clothing, we decided on a tie dye tee shirt for each of us - bright colors for Husband and soft pastels for me. We didn't buy a bag, but we were tempted! It too was tie dye. Employees were friendly and accommodating. It was also cool inside, a plus for a 95° day!

Awesome store! Very cute store loved the merchandise. Definitely a must shop. Extensive variety.read more

Great store with clean and appealing aesthetic layout. Nice associates without high pressure sales…read more Premium brands, not bargain, but there are some affordable items despite this (also features local brands). Mostly all women's. Loved it here!

I don't usually leave reviews, but I felt the need to share my experience. I had a few minutes…read morebefore meeting my daughter for lunch this past Friday afternoon, so I stopped in hoping to browse and maybe find something unique. Unfortunately, I felt uncomfortable from the moment I walked in. The staff didn't acknowledge me or offer a greeting, and I felt unwelcome. I ended up leaving, and honestly, I left feeling sad.

Excellent clothing high quality and selection I was looking…read morefor a white blouse and found one

From the owner: Donna's specializes in fashionable clothing for the over 30's ladies who are looking for…read morecomfortable yet stylish clothing. Many of her suppliers are from Canada, but she also carries several European lines that are exclusive to her in the Niagara Region. Donna's is one of the few independent stores who has been providing personal service for her customers for over 30 years. Her clothing is unique and affordable, and is very different from the chain stores in the malls.

I loved this little bookshop. Filled with contemporary fiction and "classics." There's a decent…read morechildren's book section.

Firstly there are a few comments saying the owner is stern, she isn't she's just old fashioned and…read moregives people their space to browse. When I checked out I had a 20 minute conversation with her and she is DELIGHTFUL. She is full of local knowledge and it's worth asking her any historical questions relating to the town. I'm so happy with my Inuit book. This store is totally charming!