The General Store

This is SUCH a fun store!!! We were shopping along downtown Overland Park and stumbled into this local gem. They have a gift for literally anyone that you can think of! I bought a hilarious (and slightly inappropriate) oven mit and cocktail napkins for my aunt as a hostess gift. They have loads of candles, home decor, games, toys, jewelry, men's stuff, bath and body products, etc. If you're looking to check some folks off of your holiday list, stop in to The General Store, you're sure to find what you need! something for everyone! And support local, am I right?

In honor of #ThankYouThursday where we pen a review for a local fav, The General Store in downtown OP was the first place my mind headed. This gem of a store has been so clutch over the years for picking up gifts. Some of the people in my life are, um, a little hard to shop for, but when I come in here, I always come away with something great. It's all so well-curated; some gifts are classy, some funny, and many are versatile. It beats the socks off of going into a big box store in a million ways. Being in a charming stretch of a walkable area adds to its appeal, and the staff is always friendly. They also have Pickwick candles which are some of the best in town. These soy candles will last multiple seasons and almost all of them smell amazing.Cheers to this shop, they're doing it right and have saved my bacon every December since they've opened.

One of my favorite shops to visit in downtown OP! They always have such fun items to browse and look at it. It is a good mix of locally made products, and national products that are a little less known or super quirky. They always have good house music playing in the store and I always enjoy walking around the store. The staff has always been very helpful and pleasant, which is a huge bonus. it is definitely a good store to visit if you are looking for a gift, knick-knacks, retro candy, fun kitchen items (ex. oven mitts with funny/crude sayings on them), candles, stationary, toys, and pretty much everything in between!

1. I'm going to this store for every birthday and Christmas, including my little grand baby who turns 1 on 12/31. 2. The General Store is a board book extravaganza. Board books every where. While I went there for a Trapp candle leather/tobacco for my son (which smells like leather and tobacco and is really nice) the amount of board books for children is phenomenal. I could easily spend $100 on board books there. And not just regular board books, but interesting topics like the Kansas City board book I bought. 3. Haha the cluster eff towels, cluster eff pencils, Get the eff to sleep book (which I bought). The unique gifts and trinkets are bountiful and wonderful. I laughed out loud plenty of times, including at the Dog in Chairs gift cards. There's plenty of things to see and buy. Thanks to Adam and the Yelp shop local event, The General Store is a must see. Oh I forgot pictures, sorry.

This is a super cute shop in old downtown OP. If you need a gift for someone that is hard to buy for, this is the shop you can find a plethora of things that they will not have and didn't even know they wanted. I spent a long time browsing and laughing at the funny merchandise and making notes of things I need to come back for on different occasions. Even their greeting cards are amazing!

Saturday a week ago I took my wife on a day date to visit several local stores to which we had just been introduced. the first stop on our list was The General Store in OP. Neither of us had been there before, but both of us had heard of it. One of my wife's friends, in fact, had given her a Christmas gift last year that came from here, and that was what piqued our interest. The location was convenient, in a string stores comprising an old-school downtown storefront. There isn't much parking "at" the store, but there are plenty of spots around, and the stroll from your car to the store will be fun in and of itself. We even stopped in a few other shops that weren't on our list, but I'll save that for another review.We were greeted upon entry and we had polite conversation with the owner. The selection of items was diverse and fun. The store stocks everything from old-fashioned toys and games to modern jewelry and collectibles. Prices are fair and the quality of the merchandise was really great. I can see myself shopping here, especially for those people who "have everything." The General Store is a place not to be missed!

I love the General Store! This is the perfect little local shop for downtown Overland Park. If you are in the area having dinner or meeting friends check this place out before you leave. It's packed with treasures, many sourced from right here in the KC metro. It's a wonderful place to find unique gifts for a holiday gift exchange or to pick up a card to brighten someone's day.

You do NOT want to sleep on The General Store! I don't know where I've been but I discovered this gem after wandering around the OP farmer's market last weekend. This will now be my go-to spot for gifts for myself, the boyfriend, friends, family, coworkers, etc. They have a huge selection for people of all ages and sell locally hand poured Pickwick candles. This is the kind of place you find things you didn't even know you wanted/needed. My friend loved the KU Hall of Fame t shirt I gave her for her birthday and I received many compliments on the earrings I bought myself on the same shopping trip. The employees are incredibly helpful and gift wrapped the t shirt beautifully. This reminds me..need to return before Mother's Day!

Low and behold, I have found one of my new favorite shops in Kansas City!General Store & Co. is nothing like their name suggests. I saw no rations for purchase, nor oxen, wheel axles or bullets. What I did see what a glorious selection of home accessories that are guaranteed to make your home 113% more fabulous. Where to start? How about with their stuffed robots? Part of the proceeds goes to charity, and you pick which one based on the color of the robot. They are frickin adorable. Alas, they look an awful lot like a dog toy and I don't think they would last long in my condo. Same goes for the giant sock monkeys. Someday I shall have a room dedicated entirely to adorable things that my dog would like to destroy, but until then I shall just have to admire them from afar.They have a large selection of candles, my favorite being the High Cotton fragrance. Another highlight was cognac and tobacco, which smells like an awesome man should. There are plenty of options for children's gifts, unique jewelry for the quirky lady in your life, and knick-knacks to make your home more awesome. It was an utter pleasure to search through this store, and when I have more time I will certainly be back.

Such a unique shop in downtown OP. You never know what sorts of goodies you might find here. Great for gifts or knick knacks that you might not find elsewhere. Also a great way to support local business as a lot of their products are local. Make sure to check out the greeting cards!