Whenever you visit downtown OP, you arent sure what youre going to find. I mainly venture that direction for the Peanut. During one of those visits, I stumbled into the General Store which was down the street. Basically, the place is KC love inside of a general store. Anything you could frame, wear, eat, and drink to proclaim your love of KC is to be found inside. Plus lots of other extras from around the country as well.From what I can tell (in the two times Ive been there), they rotates their stock pretty quickly. So, dont be surprised if something you are on the fence about is gone if you come back to purchase it.

The two guys that own the cute shop are so nice, along with the rest of the staff. The sign above the door says curiosities, design, home that caught our eyes. Curiosities is an understatement, this place has some freakin hilarious gifts, cards and just about everything you could ever want but not need. Aside from some cards I didnt need to buy, I walked out with some jewelry I also didnt need to buy! Their jewelry is really unusual and really reasonably priced. If you need something lovely for you home or a place to pick up a gift, stop by and support these local store owners and say hi.

So fun!! A must stop on all my future trips to Kansas City;

Ive always loved this place. Unusual and fun stuff.

I was introduced to this exceptional place by a family member, who happened to grow up in Kansas City.Completely Awed and Delighted with this eclectic store. So much eccentric, unique, and, captivating merchandise, that It was difficult to choose a special gift for my daughters birthday. Luckily, I was offered a great keepsake, thanks to the owner. Its the kind of place where even if youre needing absolutely nothing, youll most likely walk out with something. They even randomly stock my favorite Malin and Goetz deodorant.

Unique items and a friendly staff located in a fun shopping district

Did not enter the store. Parked in front.

This place is really cool, I found most of the merchandise funny, but inappropriate. So, I decided to take one star off for that—sorry! The person at the register was nice and really helpful. Thanks for making my visit very pleasant!

Love the variety and quality of the fun things here!

This is the perfect spot to knock out much of your gift shopping list. The owners have put together a thoughtfully curated collection of glassware, leather goods, jewelry, bath products, candles, and assorted gifts, many of which are made locally. I picked up birthday presents for several of my hard to shop for friends and snagged the most delicious-smelling Pickwick & Co. candle for myself. Oh, and Candy was a delight who gave us several restaurant, bar, and things to do recommendations during our weekend in KC. Definitely worth a look-see!

I love stores like The General Store. Local shops like this have unique, clever, tasteful gifts and run circles around box store experiences.As soon as you walk in, youll find Kansas specific gifts like cutting boards, mugs, pint glasses, shot glasses, all with a little different flair. There are also prints in the back, cards, candles, and some classic baby gifts.The owners are really friendly here and are totally plugged into the wonderful community that is downtown OP.

Fun place to buy local made goods! They always have a great collection of KC shirts, which is kinda my favorite thing. They also have lots of great gifts for friends, family, or just yourself! As a local place they are a bit on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for and the quality of everything Ive bought here has been excellent.

Such a fun store hidden away in beautiful downtown OP! I found out about this place today with a friend of mine. There are so many items to look at--most would make great gifts for every occasion. Its almost like hallmark on steroids but with less cards and more gifts--many are handmade or from local artisans in Kansas and Missouri. If you are ever in the area, you should drop by to visit this store.

Very different merchandise for gifts. I knocked off a star due to the 18+ adult gifts that are inappropriate for children to see. I also didnt like the politically oriented items disparaging our President. That cost them another star. I will not buy merchandise or return to this store. Good luck to them.

You cannot walk into this store not smiling and confident in anything you buy. Perfect for gifts or your own kids/family! Customer service is great, the guys are all darling with expert guidance if you need it. You can find moderate to pricey items, i would not say everything is pricey like some of the reviews mention.

What you notice in the General Store is that its the epitome of what Local Retail should be about. In a place like downtown OP, the Neighborhood Vibe (caps intentional) is important. And the General Store has it in spades. The shop is cozy and intuitively laid out. Its a place you LIKE to walk into.

I almost dont want to review the General Store because Im afraid if a bunch of people know about it, itll get all crowded. But I love the place so much, I cant shut up about it. First of all, theres the merchandise. I can buy a gift for anybody here. Ive tested it on men (straight ones, a group I never do well buying gifts for), relatives, coworkers, and even bosses. The thing that makes this place so special in my opinion though? The staff.

Love this place!!The General Store is one of my favorite stores. My husband and I popped in here yesterday looking to pick up some birthday gifts for family and we walked out with more than wed hoped for! I love the array of items they sell - food, clothing, prints, drinkware, wall hangings, magnets, etc. Everything is very well made and you can tell they are quality pieces. They also have some collegiate apparel (KU / K-State) and kids books. There truly is something for everyone!We will definitely be back!

I love this store so it is with great disappointment that I write this. After waiting several weeks for a special order item I was called and let know that my order was in. I made sure to let them know that I wouldn’t be able to pick it up for a few days and could I give them my credit card number. I had also asked if I could pay at the time I was wait listed. They said no each time that it would be there for me with my name on it. I went to go pick this up and when I arrived at the OP store it was not there. After making several phone calls the very polite salesperson said that she was on the phone with Mike and that he was bringing it over from the Hawthorne store. I said that I could go out to that location but not that particular day because I was in between a visitation and funeral mass. She said that Mike was going to bring it to the OP store that evening and leave it for me with my name on it. Again I offered to pay for it and was told that wasn’t necessary. Today I went again to pick up these items and they were unable to locate it at either store. This time the salesgirl just shrugged her shoulders. She told me they were just selling them because they were not being picked up and were in high demand! Excuse me? I called the other store and left a message there as well for Mike to call me and when I asked what my recourse was he simply said “first come, first served” Wow. Just wow.

There are so many items to look at--most would make great gifts for every occasion, many are handmade or from local artisans in Kansas and Missouri. If you are ever in the area, you should drop by to visit this store.

Adorable! From the wine glass chandeliers to the First Lady paper doll books - this shop screams quirky and unique. Great for gifts. I live in Los Angeles and not easily impressed by much (yes, we are that jaded in LA), but this little store won me over. Clever, smart, and most importantly, great sense of humor.

Cute store, lots of stuff to look at. Plan to spend some time here just looking.

I swing by this shop frequently, excentricity defines its wares and a pretty intense focus on locality. Forget those big chains, swing by here to find a great gift for a person who makes you say um idk what to getcha

I ALWAYS go here for gifts for people. I never have a hard time finding great locally made items! The owner is super nice and so are the people who work there. Their selection changes often so dont wait to buy something.

Awesome store with a lot of locally made products. If you are looking for something unique COME HERE. I bought 2 books for my mother who resides in upstate NY that were about the tall grass prairie and the prairie burn. She has them on her table at home.

Found some very offensive items concerning our current president.

Great little store, so many unique gifts!!

What a great store. Its fun, original and well done. Great for gifts!

Great place for gifts made in the USA and gifts for Kansas citians!

Cute place to pick up trinkets to gift others

Cute gift shop!!

Great place for one of a kind gift giving.

Love this store!

Oh what fun for unusual items

Always do my Christmas shopping here