7 Unique Shops Around Centerville, OH

The largest concentration of early stone houses can be found in Centerville, with many of them listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beyond actual historic attractions, the heart of Centerville is a bustling neighborhood filled with restaurants, boutiques, and other businesses set in a charming, old-town setting. Which places are most worth a shopping excursion? Take a look through these seven awesomely unique gift shops and stores around Centerville.

Peace on Fifth

Are you looking for a great gift of chocolates, arts and crafts, and other boutique treats? How about something that is bean-to-bar free from international cruelties or injustice?

Peace on Fifth is a compassionate fine chocolates and gifts shop created in 2011 that uses part of its proceeds to eradicate human trafficking, slavery, and the poverty that often leads to it. They sell slavery-free, fair-trade, locally made, and environmentally friendly chocolates, towels, candles, spa goods, and more. You can find curiosities, such as novelty shirts, kitchenware, jewelry, and kitsch or old-timey apparel perfect for Instagram.

Responsibly operated with only free-trade chocolate and goods, this shop is one of the best places in the area to buy a decadent gift for a cause. The shop was created in response to 80% of the world’s chocolate being manufactured through slave labor at the time. The business takes a serious, active approach to ending human trafficking and slavery, with educational materials on their website such as their “How many slaves work for you?” slavery footprint quiz.

Brim on Fifth

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Where have all the great hat stores gone? There’s certainly one still around after so many decades of shifting fashion, and that’s Brim on Fifth. This shop is full of accessories, but their primary featured item is interesting hats. From beanies and safaris to fedoras and pork pies, every type of hat imaginable gets a generous selection. They also sell jewelry items for women and men, and they have a range of heritage and independent brands, including their own Brim of Fifth label.

Brim on Fifth’s website features their hottest new items and their recommended combinations as gifts. You’ll find the perfect set of items to create a special someone’s care package. You can even get a store credit of $25 if one of your social media images with their hats gets picked for their feed. Or get a gift card for someone and let them choose their own hat and gifts.

Zig Zag Gallery

Zig Zag Gallery is a Dayton-based, American-made artisan goods and clothing business with nearly forty years of experience. They provide an ever-changing assortment of innovative clothes and accessories, Naot shoes, jewelry, handcrafted pottery, home items, and pieces by select local artists. The business handles gift wrapping and private shopping appointments, among other services. They even host local art and craft events throughout the year.

Ode a la Rose

Flowers lend charm to any important moment. If you’d like to get flowers as a gift or formal accessory, try this florist atelier and flower delivery service right in Centerville.

Ode a la Rose creates awe-inspiring bouquets with the help of an in-house team of professional floral designers. They work closely with eco-friendly farms in the Netherlands, Colombia, and Ecuador to grow and harvest the best flowers. Ode a la Rose pays close attention to the unique needs of each customer and has earned high ratings for their excellent service. They even send images of the arrangement to the buyer at regular intervals during the process.

When the bouquet is ready to be dispatched, a photo is sent to the customer to ensure that the product ordered matches the client’s specifications. Bouquets are presented in elegant and classy packaging, and customers can include a photograph of their choice with the order. The chosen image is printed in full color on gloss paper and included free of charge.

Dayton Urban Green

Dayton Urban Green is a sustainable living gift shop and store that sells eco-friendly products for everyday use, such as green cleaning supplies, personal care items, and urban homesteading materials. They also sell wine bottle glassware, mosaic products, T-shirts, and other gift-worthy goods. Many items are created by re-using parts of previous goods that would otherwise have been discarded.

Anyone with a green thumb or a DIY attitude is sure to love the selection at this charming shop. Dayton Urban Green relocated to 2nd Street Market in 2021 under new ownership but with the same dedication to quality re-usable goods.

Omega Music

Give yourself or a special someone the gift of physical media. New and used CDs, vinyl records, DVDs, posters, and audio accessories are all available at this independent record store. They also carry a vast collection of collectible vinyl you can order. They have a huge selection of local music and encourage their local artists to feature their work here. Omega also sells a variety of gifts, including t-shirts, books, and apparel.

Gary Staiger founded Omega Thrift’n Records in 1979. The business has remained family-owned ever since and is a proud member of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores. The Dayton institution is a great place to visit for Centerville music aficionados and collectors. You can see what they offer on their website with their live inventory, divided into sections like pre-orders, indie releases, and music by genre.

Gifts Arranged

Who doesn’t love a basket of artisan meats, cheeses, cookies, or other treats? Gifts Arranged sells spa care, artisan food, and confectionery gift baskets for anniversaries, birthdays, and just about any other occasion. Each category has all-occasion gift baskets with tantalizing themes, plus great traditional baskets for those who missed the best Dayton holiday events. Even the baskets themselves can be high enough quality to be worth regular use. The business delivers nationwide, but given their location, they offer free next-day delivery to Dayton and surrounding places.

Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Centerville is ready to help not just with getting a new vehicle or auto service, but also choosing where to visit. Whether for someone’s gift or to treat yourself, any of these businesses are great for shopping. Did we miss a favorite shop of yours? Let us know and we’ll be sure to add it to our list.

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