I Like You

recently moved to NE, and I come here biweekly. Fantastic store for when you need a cool card or gift last minute. No matter what their merch on the floor is, you will inevitably find yourself walking to the counter with something in your hand. Think Bibelot/​Patina but with a much more authentic/​neighborhoody/​local artist vibe. Cashiers are helpful, funny, and polite.

I’m sorry but no, I DON’T LIKE YOU. Nothing personal. I was here before the holidays and was so excited to check this shop out! I’m obsessed with the fact that they’re local and had such good write-​ups from just about everyone. They have interesting crafts, jewelry, and NE Minneapolis swag. And very, very cool decorative plates. Oh, and lots of great cards! I was in the shop for over 30 minutes perusing the store very methodically and not ONCE did anyone ask if I needed any help. Interestingly, when I looked around at the other patrons, they, too, were getting zero assistance. Zilch. It was very bizarre. At one point I was checking out one of the onesies (albeit overpriced but cute as hell) and pretty much tried to telepathically tell the young sales associate that I needed assistance. She must have been stoned, cuz nothing. Dead in the eyes. I threw my hands up in the air in frustration and left the store in a huff. Small shops like this need to really focus on their customers, delivering on service, and getting their heads out of their asses. They blew off a good customer. That’s fine, but I LIKE OTHER PLACES MUCH BETTER. Two stars is generous.

This is my favorite kind of store; quirky, local, and crammed with amazing finds! Seriously, if you are looking for a unique gift, this is the place to go!

I Love that this shop is promoting the work of local artists. It’s friendly and full of cute stuff. To me the stuff feels expensive. I go here to try and find presents for friends. I normally leave empty handed, full of admiration for the local artists

I’d like to introduce myself as the newest member of this store’s fan club! I’ve worked in the neighborhood for some time, but finally had a chance to stop by. I thought the prices were fair, especially because most items were handmade. Staff was friendly without being in-​your-​face. Love the MN themed items and the small area with children’s items will be my new go-​to for baby gifts! And the t shirts? Love. I like you, too.

Please shop here and spend your money locally! This place shares my MN love and appreciation. I kinda think the name should be I love You! You can find just about anything representing Minnesota, Minneapolis or St. Paul. Local artists have their craft of choice on display for sale. So, you are also giving back to the community by purchasing. I usually go here to pick up a gift for someone, yet walk out with a few things for me! Plan to spend an hour searching, reading, touching, oohing and awwwing over the options.
The staff here are so friendly and often have ideas if you’re stumped. Enjoy!

One of my friends recommended I check out this store when I was looking for a Minnesota-​themed Xmas gift for my sister. I’ve brought my mom in since, and I’ll definitely bring my sisters when they visit.
The merch is really cool; a bit Etsy-​esque, but in a good way. I didn’t interact much with staff, but everyone seemed pretty chill. Prices are a bit high, but that’s not unusual with little boutiques like this.

Discovering this place was a happy accident after having brunched at nearby Red Stag. Having recently settled down in NE, I couldn’t resist splurging on some seriously awesome pop-​art style prints of the old Grain Belt Brewery.
If you’re looking for some cool swag to show off your Minnesota pride or looking for gifts to bring back from Twin Cities travels to give loved ones, I Like You! can hook you up. It’s an eclectic, Etsy-​esque shop, filled with all kinds of quality goods ranging from hilarious birthday cards to super soft printed tees to locally-​made jewelry and more.
The shop is bright and well-​laid out and the staff is friendly and helpful.

Very fun little shop. As others have said, it does kind of seem like Esty threw up here, but in a passive aggressive most Minnesota Nice way possible. This is a great place if you are looking for anything Minnesota themed — for guests, visitors from out of town or friends/​family who have moved away. I was delighted to find several items from area artists that I recognized from Craftravaganza and other local craft shows that I enjoy frequenting. Beer glasses, posters, keychains, wallets, apparel, … you name it, they’ve got it. Tons of fun trinkets or gift items in all kinds of price ranges to accommodate your Minnesota gift-​giving needs.
I also absolutely had a blast browsing the huge wall of cards. I LOVE finding unique cards that are not your cookie cutter Hallmark variety, and this shop has a ton of them. Birthday cards, anniversary cards, feel better cards and cards that use obscenities freely. I absolutely loved it and bought several. This is the type of store where it pays to spend some time since there are things tucked away in drawers and nooks and crannies. Take your time to look around and investigate and you may find some hidden gems.
A definite fun store to visit. Prices were pretty reasonable and bonus for the cool store dog! The ladies who staffed the store were delightfully helpful and fun. Will be back!

I finally checked out I Like You! while walking in NE recently. My friend and I thought we’d pop in for five minutes on the way to dinner. Fifteen minutes passed by, we were still there and late to meet our friends, worth it!
It’s wall to wall trinkets and gifts for all types of personalities. Perfect for housewarming presents and sending to those in need of a piece of MN, from pillows, baby gifts, jewelry, shirts to posters. I’m sucker for the MN inspired poster prints by Adam Turman and the fun satirical cards. I’m going back and blocking out time to thoroughly browse the shelves soon.
Side note: follow their dog Mavis on Instagram. She’s a cute frenchie pug mix that is oh so cute.

I Like You has the quirkiest homemade cards! I also love their jewelry and the fact that every single item is made by local artists. It feels good to shop here! Definitely worth the price for a unique gift.

Everything in here is so cute! I came in today for the first time to buy something for my girlfriend for our 1 year anniversary. I spent at least 40 minutes in the store and I still did not see everything. I honestly could not pick what I wanted because there were so many perfect gifts. I told her about how cute the store was, and she can’t wait to come visit me and see the store.

This is a fun store all around! I enjoy popping in every few months or so to see what new items they’re carrying.
Do you have someone who is difficult to buy gifts for?
Are you a local-​buying-​devotee?
Want some zippy MN-​themed tees?
I Like You will have you covered (ESPECIALLY covered if you buy a tee).
They’ve got locally-​made organic spice blends from MN Nice Spice, kids & adult clothing, DEEEELIGHTFUL fridge magnets, handmade mugs, cards, prints, hair adornments, locally made jewelry, make-​up, body care products, and so much more.
The layout and décor of I Like You feels more like being in someone’s home rather than in a retail store. The staff is friendly and upbeat; majority of the products are one-​of-​a-​kind; and how can you not feel great by shopping in a store with this kind of a name?

I was waiting for a certain item come in, and the ladies here remembered and let me know ASAP when it did – and even held one for me. The customer service is just the icing on the cake – this store is truly unique and offers all kinds of regional and creative gift and home items you pretty much won’t find anywhere else!

I *HEART* this place. Hands down the best gift shop in the Twin Cities!
Voted Best Boutique Minneapolis 2014 by City Pages, I Like You supports local & independent artists. How about Minneapolis or MN-​themed gifts to give to family, friends and loved-​ones? Maybe you just want some fabulous cheesy, sassy letterpress cards that will impress your friends? Maybe a kid-​friendly place? I Like You seriously has it all and more!
Expect well-​priced, Etsy-​inspired goods here. They’ve collaborated with over 200 artists to sell beautiful, unique, strange findings that have been locally or independently made. Their inventory is changing over all the time so visit often. Some of their items are sold on consignment which gives local artists a chance to try their wares out in the retail space before they go big!
What to buy here? Women’s, men’s & children’s tees, kitchenware, jewelry, kids toys, stationary, posters, home décor, cards & more!

This shop just screams adorable. I stopped in the weekend before Christmas, and it was packed! They had a line running the length of the store, but it moved very quickly. I was able to find great Christmas gifts including: a Viking walleye t-​shirt for my dad, a Drink Local shirt for my husband, and Wisconsin-​shaped earrings for my Secret Santa. I also had to stop myself from buying a bunch of treats for myself!
Everyone working was so friendly, and they had treats out for the customers to enjoy. Next time I need to get a gift, I know where I will be stopping.

Local, handmade, Minnesota/​Midwest themed gifts. You might have seen this shop posted up at the Minnesota State Fair. It just makes sense.
This is a good place to come for a host/​ess gift, a gift for a Minnesota transplant, an out-​of-​state college student, your neighbor, someone from out of town, literally anybody…
They have lots of little decorations, art, prints, t-​shirts, pint glasses, greeting cards, soaps and lotions, children’s toys and clothes, jewelry, books, and so on. Think Patina or Bibelot but a little younger, more Minnesota themed, and crafty.
The worst part about this shop is its attempt to make me believe I can be crafty. An antique plate with a sarcastic motivational phrase painted on it? I can probably make that. Can I though? I am wickedly bad at crafts. Okay fine I’ll just buy it!
The best thing about this shop, however, is the shop dog. If you happen to see this old basset hound, you can’t help but stop to pet him.

It’s «gray duck,» and I’m not going to argue with anyone who disagrees.
I travel occasionally to other states for work and pleasure, so when I leave Minnesota, I like to represent to the fullest extent! And I don’t think there’s a better place to get your gear other than this gift shop located in Northeast.
I Like You is bigger than it seems on the outside, and it’s filled with cutesy knick-​knacks, sarcastic greeting cards, as well as some themed t-​shirts only Minnesotans would understand. I perused through their ceiling tall collection of tees, and decided to buy my girlfriend a black one with the words“Meow-nisota” underneath a hybrid cat/​Minnesota design on it. Of course, I had to get something for myself, so I purchased the Gray Duck tee.
Prices for the tees were about average ($ 24ish).
If you love supporting local and all things Minnesotan, make a visit ASAP!

Pretty cool place of you are looking for some Minnesota themed swag to give to your out of town friends or if you just want to sport some MN pride. Looks like a lot of the stuff is hand made and the employees really enjoy working there. It’s pretty much a Minnesota themed Pinterest board in there. Definitely worth a short visit to browse and pick up a knick knack or two.
Meter parking is all around the building or else there is residential parking about a block a way. Make sure to check the hours before you go there.

I was in the neighborhood and the side of the building caught my eye!
A bunch of different colored I Like You!‘s painted on the brick. pretty neat!
As soon as I walked in the door I fell in love with the swing that hangs in front of the large window and I cannot forget to mention the ASTROTURF! Yes, green grass. so cool!
I didn’t initially realize this, but everything in this store is merchandise right from MN itself! So many cool things that one just has to check it out for themselves.
My best suggestion would be stop here if you need gifts for any of the following.
.Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Housewarmings, Engagements, Weddings, Baby Showers, Graduations, Christmas, or just something for YOU!!!
This is literally a MN Etsy shop you can browse in person…
The only negative thing about my experience was that some children were running rampid in the store while I was there. It’s uncontrollable, so you tollerate it. What made it worse was when I realized it wasn’t some shopper’s children that were knocking over picture frames and destroying the store. it was an owner/employee’s kids!!! Why were they there?! Poor kids were so bored, I had to feel bad for them. but I couldn’t get out of there fast enough as they were literally running circles around my legs!