Celebrate Small Business Saturday, an initiative for holiday shoppers to support independent retailers and restaurants in their communities, by shopping in person or online with local Wichita businesses on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Wichita is a regional shopping hub offering an assortment of distinct shopping districts. Whether you’re looking for holiday gift items or something for yourself, you’ll have fun exploring one-of-a-kind shops and specialty stores across Wichita. Use this handy curated list to pair your shopping outings with grabbing a snack or meal from a nearby eatery.
You can also use this guide to “shop small” throughout the year; from coffee shops to boutiques, a variety of Wichita independent businesses offer online shopping. Consider gift cards to restaurants, tickets for live performances, season passes to attractions, where you can also shop our great museum gift stores.
Check the websites and social media pages of these businesses for online and in-person offerings plus event announcements in the days leading up to Small Business Saturday.
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West Wichita & NewMarket Square
West Wichita consists of popular shopping and dining districts, including NewMarket Square – home to popular retailers and restaurants, as well as Wichita favorites.
Local shopping options:
- Cocoa Dolce Chocolates - New Market Square: Unique chocolate and wine pairings, coffee drinks, chocolate cocktails and gelato; recently added a new line of new line of breakfast items such as breakfast burritos, quiches, yogurt, and muffins
- The Cornhole Cave: Locally owned brick and mortar featuring a wide selection of quality, locally made cornhole and yard game products
- Generations Antiques & Artisans: Re-purposed, up-cycled, whimsical treasures and Wichita flag swag
- Paramount Antique Mall: Antiques, vintage, furniture, glassware, primitives, industrial, farmhouse décor, collectibles and so much more in 225 booths within tens of thousands of square feet
- The Popcorner - West: Hand-crafted, gourmet popcorn
Nearby dining:
- 6S Steakhouse, Andy's Frozen Custard West, Bella Luna Café - Northwest, Bella Vita Bistro, Bricktown Brewery - West, Caffe Americana, Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q - West & Northwest, Homegrown Wichita - West, Hurricane Sports Grill, Kookaburra Coffee, The Sweet Spot, Two Brothers BBQ - West, Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria - West, Ziggy’s Pizza - West
Historic Delano District
Wichita’s Delano District is just west of the Arkansas River near downtown along Douglas Avenue. It is an eclectic and fun shopping district with a rich history.
Local shopping options:
- Bungalow 26: Unexpected and eclectic goods, Wichita-centric items, home accessories and beauty products
- Bohemia Healing Spa: natural and holistic treatments including therapeutic massage, facials and health wraps
- Fartleks: Shop for running shoes, clothes and accessories while enjoying a smoothie to boost your shopping energy
- Hatman Jack’s: For more than 45 years, this specialty shop has been creating and customizing hats and repairing hats, also stock gloves, scarves and other accessories
- The Health Connection: Alternative medicine store, carrying CBD products and offering yoga, guided meditation, pain therapy and more; great selection of Wichita flag swag items
- Wichita Screen Printing: Find Wichita flag T-shirts or visit their website to order your own T-shirt design
- Wichita Wind Surge: Shop for Wind Surge gear at the team store
Nearby dining and drinking:
- Alzavino Wine Tavern, , Leslie Coffee Co., The Monarch, Mokas Cafe, Delano BBQ Co., Milkfloat, NuWay Burgers, Picasso’s Pizzeria, TJ’s Burger House
Downtown Wichita
Downtown Wichita is a vibrant, authentic space and hub for creative expression and situated just east of the Arkansas River in the core of the city. It’s also home to many distinct local shops and eateries. Plenty of public art, including more than 30 bronze sculptures, can be found along Douglas Avenue.
Local shopping options:
- Cocoa Dolce Chocolates - Downtown: Unique chocolate and wine pairings, coffee drinks, chocolate cocktails and gelato; recently added a new line of new line of breakfast items such as breakfast burritos, quiches, yogurt, and muffins
- Dead Center Vintage: A vintage clothing shop for all genders, sizes and ages
- GROW Giesen Plant Shop/Botanic: Unique plants, pots, planty accessories, locally made plant art and more. Create at the DIY Plant Bar, unwind at the botanical martini bar and enjoy educational classes/events
- Jenny Dawn Cellars: Purchase wine, wine club memberships, gift baskets, cookbooks, lipstick and more at Wichita’s first urban winery
- Nifty Nut House: Since 1937, this specialty store has filled its shelves with classic and modern candies, nuts, snacks and unique gift items
Nearby dining and breweries:
- The Artichoke Sandwichbar, AVI Seabar & Chophouse, Café Bel Ami, Doo-Dah Diner, Harvest Kitchen/Bar, Homegrown Wichita - Downtown, The Kitchen, Old Mill Tasty Shop, Paradise Donuts, Siena Tuscan Steakhouse Restaurant, Sunflower Espresso
- Watering holes in the area include Dockum, Third Place Brewery, Nortons Brewing Company, PourHouse by Walnut River Brewing Company, The Rusty Nail, Sunflower Espresso, Sweet Allie B’s Limestone Beer Co, Tor Brewing.
Old Town District
The brick-lined streets, historic lampposts and converted warehouses from the late 1800s let you know you’re in Old Town. The area is a mix of more than 100 businesses, including restaurants, locally owned shops, clubs, theaters, galleries, museums, loft residences, public plazas and more.
Local shopping options:
- A.Jay Health & Wellness: Achieve health and balance and soothe away muscle aches and pain through a holistic approach
- Kernel’s Popcorn Express: Local, gourmet popcorn, handcrafted with more than 30 flavor combinations
- Lucinda’s: Cheeky, off-the-wall gifts, distinctive clothing, shoes, jewelry and Wichita flag swag
- Uniquities Home: Stylish home décor, artwork, furniture and more
- Viva La Olive: Divine vinegar, olive oils, gourmet food and gifts.
Nearby dining and drinking:
- B&C Barbeque Pub & Grill, Emerson Biggins Old Town, Larkspur Bistro & Bar, Meddys Downtown, Paradise Donuts Old Town, Playa Azul, Public, Pumphouse, River City Brewing Co., Sabor Latin Bar & Grille, Station 8 BBQ
Douglas Design District
The stretch of Douglas Avenue from Old Town to the doorway of east Wichita is known as Douglas Design District, and it is lined with eateries, local boutiques, breweries and public art. The area has more than a dozen unique places to shop and eat and is also known for the locally-created murals you will find in every nook and cranny.
Local shopping options:
- Aspen Boutique: One-of-a-kind specialty boutique offering high quality clothing, shoes, fashion jewelry, fine estate jewelry and handbags from more than 100 designers
- The Enchanted Mermaid: The shop of your mermaid dreams, with clothing, jewelry, art, toys and more, plus mermaid parties and events
- Local Roasters: Unpretentious and affordable coffee micro-roaster that aims to provide high quality coffee to every kind of coffee drinker
- The Spice Merchant: Wichita’s original gourmet coffee roaster, offering international spices, coffees and teas
- The Vault Collection: A curated collection of estate home furnishings from around the world
- Viola's Pantry: Shop for the foodie in your life at this Italian market + eatery where they have a market full of imported goods, gift baskets, fresh pastas, sauces and desserts as well as cooking classes
- The Workroom: Local art and artisan accessories, great inventory of Wichita flag swag
Nearby dining and drinking:
- The Anchor, Argentina's Empanadas, Coffee Daze, The Donut Whole, The Hill Bar & Grill, Hopping Gnome Brewing Company, Lava & Tonic, Lucky’s Everyday, Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria, Reverie Coffee Roasters, Tanya’s Soup Kitchen, Vora Restaurant European, Wine Dive + Kitchen
Clifton Square
Nestled in between the Douglas Design District and College Hill sits Clifton Square, a 19th century village of local shops. If you’re looking for charm and character, this is the shopping experience for you! Plus, many murals to find, painted on the Victorian homes-turned shops. Explore the shop of Aida Stenholm, who designs and crafts bags, accessories and custom shoes using high-quality materials.
Other shopping options at Clifton Square include:
- Clifton Collective: Midwest Makers with a passion for all things local, Midwest and handcrafted
- La Vie Bohème Apothecary and Curiosity Shoppe: Loose herbs and teas, crystals, spiritual items, books, home decor, jewelry, apparel and many other giftables
- Papa’s General Store: Stickers, novelty socks along with hand-dipped ice cream, crazy shakes, gourmet espresso made with craft roast coffee, hot chocolate bombs and more
- The Tea House at Clifton Square: Specialty and loose-leaf tea from around the world, tea accessories and prepackaged food gifts
Nearby dining and drinking:
Andy's Frozen Custard College Hill, Apollo Fermentations, Dempsey’s Burger Pub, Ziggy’s Pizza - Clifton Square, The No Bake Café, Wine Dive, Vora Restaurant European, Scotch & Sirloin
Revolutsia
Revolutsia is a unique shipping container development with shopping and dining just east of the Douglas Design District. It is centered around a firepit and outdoor gathering space. The Loud Cicada is a shop and an experience where you’ll find prints, postcards, stickers, guest artists, toys, markers, pens, bubbles, jewelry and much more.
Other shopping options at Revolutsia include:
- Aztekas Boutique: Hispanic artisan shop
- Camp Creek Vintage: Vintage clothing for men and women
- Jewelry Krush: Handmade jewelry accessories
- Wizards Asylum ICT: New release and back issue comics plus games
- Ze German Markt: Treats, ingredients and supplies imported from Germany
Nearby dining and drinking:
- Monica’s Bundt Cake, Prost, Fleur De Vin
East Wichita & Bradley Fair
In east Wichita, you’ll find shopping choices galore as well as Towne East Square mall and Bradley Fair, an open-air plaza with everything from charming boutiques to well-known national retailers.
Local shopping options:
- Bohemia Healing Spa - East: Visit the new East Wichita location of this spa, which offers natural and holistic treatments including therapeutic massage, facials and health wraps
- Cabela's: The world's leading supplier of premium outdoor equipment
- Cocoa Dolce Chocolates - Bradley Fair: Unique chocolate and wine pairings, coffee drinks, chocolate cocktails and gelato; recently added a new line of new line of breakfast items such as breakfast burritos, quiches, yogurt, and muffins
- Paint the Towne: All ages are welcome in this guided painting experience
- Paramount East Antique Mall: Antiques, vintage, furniture, glassware, primitives, industrial, farmhouse décor, collectibles and so much more in 225 booths within tens of thousands of square feet
- Paramount Marketplace - Antiques, Vintage and New: Unique shopping experience combining antiques, vintage plus new home decor, fashion and gifts in more than 200 booths
- Pedego Wichita: Dealer for Pedego electric bikes
- The Popcorner - East: Hand-crafted, gourmet popcorn
- Sticks 96 Golf: Offers a full range of products and services that help the golfer in your life drive it farther, hit it closer and putt it better
- 5.11 Tactical: Purpose-built gear for those who demand more of themselves, for the greater good
East Wichita & Bradley Fair dining:
- Andy's Frozen Custard East, Angelo's Italian Foods, Bakesale Treat Parlor, Bella Luna Café - Northeast, Bricktown Brewery - East, Carlos O' Kelly’s Mexican Café - Northeast, Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar, Chicken N Pickle, Churn & Burn, Crutch & Biscuit, Dave & Buster's, Deano's Grill & Tapworks, Doma, First Mile Kitchen, Georges French Bistro, Headshots Bar & Grill, Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q (North, S. Rock & East), Homegrown Wichita - Bradley Fair, Hook and Reel, Il Primo Espresso Café, Jax Restaurant & Bar, Jimmie's Diner - North Rock, Meddys Northeast, Newport Grill, Oak & Pie, The Old Spaghetti Factory, Saltgrass Steak House, Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria - East, YaYa’s Eurobistro, Ziggy’s Pizza - Northeast
Surrounding area
Just north of Wichita, you’ll find many unique shops, studios and even a farm to sip winery.
Shopping options:
- Grace Hill Winery: Enjoy an authentic winery experience or go online to ship wine, order custom bottles, boxed sets and more
- Infinity Art Glass: Christmas ornaments, hand-blown glass sculptures, sinks, lights, paperweights and vessels; glassblowing demonstrations by appointment
- Karg Art Glass: Watch hand-blown art glass being created and shop the gift gallery
- Twister City Harley-Davidson: Wichita-area Harley-Davidson® dealer
Nearby dining and drinking:
- Inspirit Kombucha Brewing Co., Stearman Field Bar & Grill, Elderslie Farm
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