TBEX Marketplace
Hey TBEX creators! We have a special treat for you. When you have a moment, stop by the Wichita Marketplace and take a couple of goodies home on us. We’ve created it just for you!
It’s a one-stop shop where you can explore a wide selection of authentic Wichita goods. Check in at the Marketplace, fill out some of your details and pick out a couple of complimentary items to take home with you. The local businesses would love it if you posted about their product on social so if you need handles or descriptions, it's all provided here! Keep going to preview all the rad products available at Marketplace.
Bungalow 26 / Full-throttle self-care shop
Bungalow 26 is a quirky lifestyle boutique in Wichita's Delano District where curated bath, body, home and grooming essentials collide. One of their most popular items is their made-in-house inhaling salts.
FB: @bungalow26
IG: @bungalow26
Chicken N Pickle / Dinks, drinks & photo ops
Chicken N Pickle: where pickleball, bocce, cornhole, good food and great vibes come together for the ultimate hangout.
TikTok: @chickennpickle
Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House / Wichita's Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece
Wichita's Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House, one of the architect’s last prairie-style masterpieces, showcases original Wright-designed furniture and art glass and is recognized by USA Today as a top 10 Wright home tour.
FB: @flwrightwichita
IG: @flwrightwichita
TikTok: @allenhousewichita
GROW Plant Bar / Martinis up, plant lovers
GROW Plant Bar is Wichita’s lush, Instagram-ready oasis—packed with beautiful greenery. It's part DIY terrarium studio, part plant-filled cocktail lounge—where you can sip, shop, cultivate creativity and unwind.
FB: @growplantbar
IG: @growplantbar
TikTok: @growplantbar
Greater Ground Coffee / Greater grounds. Greater mornings.
Greater Grounds is Wichita-roasted, small-batch coffee with big aroma and smooth, balanced flavor—exactly the kind of bag you’ll want on hand to kickstart early mornings or power through creative sprints.
FB: @Greater Grounds Coffee & Co
House of FurBaby / Where Wichita's animal lover's go
Travel in style with your furry friend! House of FurBaby is Wichita’s go-to boutique for on trend, custom pet apparel, collars travel gear and bling that let your furry friends stand out in style.
FB: @Houseoffurbaby
IG: @houseoffurbaby
TikTok: @houseoffurbaby
Little Bits Cookies / Home-baked in Wichita
Little Bits Cookies are Wichita’s delightfully tiny treats, home-baked low-sugar spice cookies dreamed up by "the cookie man" Greg Cole, perfectly poppable and just right for sharing (or pairing with your coffee).
Good Life Company, LLC: Goodlifeco1@aol.com
Lola Candle Co. / Pour Your Own Vibe
Breathe in the dreamy scent of Lola’s Candle Co. It's not just an eco lux candle shop. It’s a hands on experience at “The Lola Bar,” where you can pick from over 70 scents, pour your own soy wooden wick candle.
FB: @lolacandleco
IG: @lolacandleco
TikTok: @lolacandleco
Lucinda's / When you need funky, playful and local
Playful and proudly local, you can always find the perfect dose of hometown swagger at Lucinda's. Having a mug stamped with the iconic Wichita flag isn't just something to sip from, it's a daily ritual of Wichita warmth.
FB: LucindasOldTown
IG: lucindasoldtown
National Institute for Aviation Research / Wichita is the global leader in aviation R&D
Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) powers the future of flight with world-class testing and innovation, so aviator sunglasses are a fitting nod to the bright horizon NIAR helps create.
FB: @niarwsu
IG: @niarwsu
X: @niarwsu
Nifty Nut House / Alton Brown calls it a "National Treasure"
A Wichita tradition since 1937, the Nifty Nut House has even caught the attention of Alton Brown, thanks to its countless shelves filled with 4,500 goodies like nostalgic and modern candies, nuts and snacks.
FB: @niftynuthouse
IG: @niftynuthouse
TikTok: @niftynuthouse
Roxie Yonkey / Roxie's roadmap to the Sunflower State
Discover the Sunflower State's charm through travel writer Roxie Yonkey’s "100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die," a guide that celebrates Kansas while leading you from big-city attractions to natural wonders.
FB: @RoxieontheRoad
IG: @RoxieontheRoad
TikTok: @Roxie.on.the.Road
Sedgwick County Zoo / A top 10 largest U.S. zoo
More than 3,000 animals from around the globe reside at Kansas' most visited outdoor attraction, Sedgwick County Zoo, including four baby elephants, all born this year. What better way to remember this experience than a mug you can sip from?
TikTok: @sedgwickcountyzoo
Tanganyika Wildlife Park / Wildly different (for real)
“Wildly different experiences” await at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, one of the only places in the country where you can hand-feed lemurs, pet kangaroos, swim with penguins and more.
TikTok:tanganyikawildlifepark
The Popcorner / Born from a Wichita High-schoolers dream
A beloved family run company, Wichita's The Popcorner handcrafts old fashioned popcorn in creative flavors such as their Tuxedo Gourmet, which consists of caramel popcorn drizzled with white and milk chocolate.
IG: @thepopcorner
TikTok: @thepopcornerstore
The Spice Merchant / From Mentholatum to Matcha
The building of Wichita’s gourmet tea and coffee store, The Spice Merchant, was once the birthplace of Mentholatum. Grab their popular breakfast blend for a smooth, brisk, wake-you-up tea.
wake-you-up tea.
IG: @spicemerchantks
The Workroom / Hometown Swagger Headquarters
Get your hands on Wichita Flag Swag! Located in a historic downtown building that has been around since the times of prohibition, The Workroom is one of the biggest retailers of locally-made goods and beloved Wichita souvenirs.
FB: @theworkroomICT
IG: @theworkroomict
TikTok: @theworkroomict
Vanessa Whiteside / A Wichita creator's bucket list
Immerse yourself in all things Wichita with travel creator Vanessa Whiteside’s "100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die," a bucket list guide of 100+ adventures and helpful insider tips.
TikTok: @onedelightfullife
Wichita State University / Wichita: Center for Innovation
Wichita State University embodies the applied-learning, industry partnership and community impact highlighted in President Rick Muma’s book, "Student Center, Innovation Driven” by Rick Muma."
FB: @wichita.state
IG: @wichitastateu
Wichita Wind Surge / How Wichita hits it out of the park
Sport this hat and show your love for the Wichita Wind Surge, Wichita’s Minor League Baseball team, a Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins who play home games at downtown’s Riverfront Stadium.
Facebook: @WindSurgeICT
Instagram: @windsurgeict
TikTok: @windsurgeict
WSU Tech / Manufacturing is in our DNA
WSU Tech—the region’s engine for hands-on, high-demand careers—is sharing the Tech Tykes series by Mandy Fouse & Sheree Utash to spark early curiosity about technology and skilled trades.
IG: @wsutech
X: @wsutech
YGB Studios / Creativity You Can Carry
Housed inside Knockout Sneaker Boutique, YGB channels serious maker energy into its sustainable fashion design – everything from keychains and hats to clothing and blankets.
Facebook: @ybgstudios
Instagram: @ybg.studios
ZipSip Coozies / Invented here. Grips everywhere.
Born from Wichita innovation, ZipSip Koozies are adjustable sleeves that zip to fit nearly any cup or can. One koozie handles everything from cold brew to stadium sodas, and packs flat for wherever your day takes you.
FB: @originalzipsip
IG: @originalzipsip
TikTok: @originalzipsip
