It seems like much of the retail in the University area has been getting the heck out of dodge, so it's nice to have this store. By far the coolest store in the University area since World Market closed.
It's not perfect by any means, some of the quality is rather flimsy. One of the $2.99 cutting boards I bought the other day has already warped in the dishwasher. It's still usable; as thin as it was I should have known. But I go through cutting boards all the time so no biggie. The quality of other items are more than reasonable, especially for the money.
Just love the general 60's European aesthetic and the retro looking graphic prints on many of the items. There's a lot of turnover of merchandise, and new items are added all the time. This means that if you see something grab it! Once it's gone, it's gone. Still lamenting not picking up the most perfect alarm clock with a space age bachelor pad style. There's this red sofa with polka dots that I must have, but not sure what my husband will be thrilled about. Doesn't red & polka dots do with everything?
The food isn't bad for cafeteria food; it's all cheap too. A couple of times a year they offer special buffets; have yet to partake of one but plan to eventually. There's always the mammoth sized store to walk through and burn off what you ate.