Rockler Woodworking and Hardware in Mennetonka is one of three Rocklers in Minnesota. It is a Minnesota-based chain in which the local stores are still family-owned and operated. The first iteration was opened in 1954 by Norman Rockler and has grown by leaps and bounds over the decades. They sell hardware in different categories such […]
Clothes Mentor is a chain that sells and buys gently-used women's clothing. They have clothing from sizes 0-26 and are based on the concept that women's lives change all the time. They accept new and gently-used items that are in fashion, designer, and in great condition. Some of their preferred brands are Burberry, Tumi, Ray-Ban, […]
Groveland Confections was opened by Andrea with the desire to spread some chocolate love across the city and state. She has been so successful, she opened another store in the Galleria in Edina. They use only the finest ingredients and make their confections by hand every day. They have gift boxes, holiday treats, corporate gifts, […]
YoYo Donuts is a family-owned donut shop located in the Sundial Center and it is a big neighborhood favorite. The decor is light yellow, which is cheerful and welcoming at the same time. Donuts run in the family blood and the great-tasting donuts are a result of that family investment. They make the donuts every […]
Ridgedale Center opened in 1974 and is the fourth of such 'dale' malls in Minnesota (Southdale, Brookdale, and Rosedale). It was intended to be a high-end shopping center and features such brands as Coach, New York, and Swarovski. The flagship stores were Dayton's, Sears, JCPenney, and Donaldson's. The mall has changed over the years and […]
The General Store of Minnetonka is a gifts store that was opened in 1984 and has been family-owned and operated ever since. They want to foster an old-timey general store feel, but with modern conveniences and timeless service. The staff members are eager to help you out with everything from finding the perfect item to […]
Nautical Bowls is a national chain that focuses on frozen yogurt bowls that are tasty and beneficial to your health. The bowls are gluten-free, dairy-free, and organic. They have no refined sugars and contain essential nutrients and vitamins. The decor is minimalistic and the staff members are friendly and helpful. The menu includes Big Island […]
Borchert's Meat Market is owned by Dave and Donna Borchert, and there aim is to be the friendly neighborhood meat market in which they know everyone's name. All of their children work at the store and they have lived in Maplewood for over two decades, making the market both truly local and family-owned. They try […]
Maplewood Mall was opened in 1974 around the flagship stores of Sears and Powers Dry Goods. There were over a hundred stores when the mall opened and it's well-known throughout the state. Some of those stores include Bread a Unique Pop-Up Shop, Daughter of Ra, Zumiez, and Thunderbolt. There are events for the whole family […]
Supermercado Lomabonita is a friendly neighborhood supermarket that specializes in Latin foods. The staff is friendly and eager to help. They speak both Spanish and English with ease so they can help their customers in either or both languages. They have a hot bar that has many delicious Mexican foods, a bakery, and American foods […]
Sunshine Market is an Asian-American market and deli that is known for many things including its papaya salad. This is a family-owned market with friendly and helpful staff. It's an unassuming building on the outside, but welcoming on the inside. They have a small kitchenette where they cook food daily such as the aforementioned papaya […]
RCKT Tattoo is an artist-owned (DANG is the owner/one of the tattooists) and operated tattoo shop, formerly known as B-COOL tattoo and piercing, which first opened in 1995. They are now tattoo-so they can focus on tattoo arts. Their goal is to provide their clients with the absolutely perfect tattoo . To that end, they […]
