The absolute best shop in a small town for confections, fudge, beautiful gift items. Always something new... also a great place to browse and take in all the beautiful decorations of the Christmas season.
We googled shops in Downtown Big Rapids and came across this gem!! The aroma when you walk in was delicious - a mixture of chocolate and popcorn!! Lots of unique gifts, home decor and more. The owner introduced herself and couldn’t have been any more friendlier and helpful. Plus, she was a great ambassador for the city of Big Rapids. We definitely will be back!
Cool spot definitely worth stopping in. Insane amounts of treats. We got a make which was very very good. My only negative here is that the sweets are incredibly expensive.
It was so amazing! It felt like we were stepping back in time, the staff was extremely friendly and so kind, and the chocolate was a dream!
Absolutely love the Old Pioneer Store & Emporium. Brian and Carlleen make everyone who comes through the door feel like family and they have a great selection of gifts and treats. Open 7 days a week and always ready to help.
We absolutely love stopping at The Old Pioneer Store. Brian and Carlleen are wonderful people! We love their ice cream and malts. Plus I love browsing the store for local crafted items. It’s a must see if your coming through downtown Big Rapids 😀
Great little shop. My husband and I wandered in, not expecting much more than chocolates and were pleasantly surprised. There's a large gift area with some really cute things, and a nice selection of ornaments. The owner? was really nice, and gave us a sample of the delicious fudge. Bought an adorable owl, not that I was looking for one but couldn't resist!
Have been here several times on our 'girls day shopping trips'. A cute store and nicely presented. The employees have always been very helpful and very friendly. As another reviewer stated, I also feel things are over-priced. Every time I'm in I've found one or two small items in the adjacent room I'd like for the garden or our cottage, but wasn't willing to pay the price. Would be nice to have some of those things at a better price point. We end up doing a lot of looking though.
I love The Old Pioneer, and have been a patron for many years. If they don't have what you are looking for (and they almost always do), all you have to do is ask and they will try to find it for you. The owners are more than accommodating. I read a review from a dissatisfied customer regarding kettle corn and ice cream. If this unhappy customer had just expressed their concerns they would not have been charged. The owners, Carlleen and Brian Rose, bend over backwards to ensure customer satisfaction.
The shakes & malts here are the best around. Not something I do all the time but it's a fantastic way to treat yourself. Great unique gifts & cards, and if you need gift ideas (like oh maybe for a wedding that you need to be at in an hour) they're super helpful. Best part, they'll wrap your gift for free and take care to make it look GOOD. Even went so far as to match wrapping paper with wedding colors. I've never had a complaint in 20 years of going there, but if I did I'm sure they'd do everything to make things right. Thanks for being a Big Rapids staple for, well, ever! :)
Ps - if you want 'cheap' ice cream the gas station has a chest freezer full.
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