Montgomery Square Shopping Center — Local services in Montgomery

A shopping center with "something for everyone". We needed a Christmas haircut and the Sport Clips at this location had openings. While my son got an MVP treatment (cut, hot towel and mini massage), I explored some of the shops. Did a little candy/baking supply shopping at Kroger, then walked farther down the sidewalk. Wild Birds Unlimited had the owner's dogs visiting for the day and they gave some nice welcomes to anyone who came inside. Great store with lots of bird and outdoor supplies. Kramers introduced me to some really cool (and expensive) machines. I also found out that you can use those machines if you sign up for some of their classes. I may try one or two with my sister, and a couple friends, during retirement (photos are of some of the items made in those classes). Aglamesis Brothers gave us chocolate and ice cream fixes...and some special Christmas gifts for candy loving family members. We thoroughly enjoyed slowly browsing those few stores that we had to skip so many others, because we HAD to get to another destination. We plan to return and explore more. In fact, I signed up for a membership at Wild Birds Unlimited, so I will be back for discounted bird seed and...

Parking is a nightmare. Forget trying to quickly pick up a togo order. Only made for people within walking distance of this place. You have to drive around a block, find a spot in a lot, and then walk all the way back around to the shop entrance, Street parking has 4 spots, and that is it. Those should be 10 min limit spots for quick stops. On top of that, if you are one of the 4 luck cars out front. You then get like Like 75 feet of sidewalk and useless space to the front of the store. Whoever designed and signed off on it should feel ashamed, and you can...

I went to the Kroger's on Saturday, 10/30. Not a good experience, they must have been very short staffed. I thought I was going to have to bag my own groceries (not good). The cashier was more interested in her getting her break than fully taking care of the customer. I know they are remodeling but still provide a good customer experience. I think I will visit another Kroger until the remodel...