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Shopping Uptown
From skate shops to flower bars and mid-century modern antiques, here’s a taste of what Uptown shopping has to offer
While Uptown Westerville is rife with delectable dining options, you don’t want to sleep on the serious shopping opportunities it also offers.
The City’s eclectic Uptown strip is packed with everything from classic consignment stores to metaphysical suppliers, home decor shops, specialty gift items and much more. We’ve put together a quick look at some of our favorites to give you a preview of what to expect (across multiple categories) while shopping around in Uptown.
Boutique Shops
A Gal Named Cinda Lou: Looking for a blast from the past? This familyowned vintage shop balances a wide variety of unique modern curiosities alongside legitimate mid-century modern products, furniture and thousands of vinyl records from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's.
Birdie Books: No Uptown trip is complete without a stop by this indie bookstore that offers entertainment for all ages and interests.
Deja Vu: Since 1982 this resale boutique has been selling the best of women’s current fashions and accessories, in addition to some seriously fun vintage finds.
Mystic Nirvana: From herbs and incense to healing crystals and tarot cards, this Uptown spot is the place to come get in touch with your more esoteric side.
You can even get a reading done by the shop’s owner, who doubles as a professional psychic medium.
Old Skool Skate Shop: This skater-owned spot has been serving Westerville—and hosting skateboarding competitions of its own—for more than two decades.
Westerville Antiques & Rustic Revamp: Focusing on “hidden gems’ with a regularly-rotating inventory, you may never find the same things twice at this Westerville hotspot, which means every trip you’ll encounter a handful of new–and typically one-ofa-kind–trinkets and treasures.
Local Artist Botiques & Galleries
Ohio Art Market: It’s all Ohio, all the time for this quirky State Street shop, which is packed to the brim with items and art objects from Buckeye State artisans, farmers, makers and more.
David Myers Art Studio & Gallery: If you want one on one art instruction (which is available year round) with a seasoned pro, or just want to check out the spot's unique Westerville Lithograph Series, this Uptown gallery is for you.
Daylight Artist Collective: A unique space cooperatively owned by six different artists with a unified aesthetic vision, Daylight offers open galleries, studio viewing and even public workshops,
Westerville Florist: Since 1958, this Uptown shop has been serving some of the city’s best fresh-cut flowers, pre-made arrangements and now features an in store build-yourown-bouquet bar full of seasonal local options.
Culinary
A Twist on Olives: Step aside wine tastings, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings have arrived, bringing a fresh and uniquely delicious—new activity to your slate of must-try Uptown spots.
Blue Turtle Tea & Spice at Uptown on Main: This popular spot offers some of the best and most eclectic teas and spices you’ve ever seen under one roof.
Meza Wine Shop: Whether you’d prefer to browse a massive collection of bottles, opt for local delivery or even subscribe to a monthly wine club, Meza is your Uptown stop for all things retail wine.
For a full list of shopping options in Uptown, click here.