Downtown Stanton
Shop, dine, raise a glass, and celebrate in the heart of the Little White City.
Welcome To Broad Avenue
Downtown Stanton is where neighbors meet for morning coffee, Friday night steaks and every celebration in between. Explore the local businesses that keep our main street lively, then make a day of it at Viking Lake just minutes away.
Retail, Food & Fun
Businesses
SHOP & SERVICES
A&L Supply
A&L Supply is a family-owned shop run by Alex and Lindsay, who opened their Broad Avenue storefront in 2023. As a licensed firearms dealer, they carry firearms, ammunition and hunting gear alongside fishing supplies and organic bulk foods. Stop in for gunsmithing, rod and reel repair, knife sharpening or sewing machine service, and check out their handmade leather holsters. Expect honest advice and zero pressure.
Address
404 Broad Avenue | Stanton, IA 51573
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Hours
Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
BAR & TAVERN
Virginia’s White City Inn
A Broad Avenue fixture since 1975, Virginia’s takes its name from Stanton’s historic nickname, the Little White City. If you’re looking for a cold beer and good conversation with the locals, pull up a stool. It’s the kind of hometown gathering spot where visitors leave feeling like regulars.
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COFFEE & BAKERY
Fika Coffee + Bake Shoppe
In Sweden, fika means slowing down for coffee and something sweet, and this cozy Broad Avenue shop lives up to the name. Fika serves specialty coffee drinks, tea, breakfast and a big case of fresh-baked goods. Grab a latte on your way to the lake or settle in with a pastry and catch up with friends.
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Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
RESTAURANT
Gibbs Chophouse
Gibbs Chophouse is Stanton’s family-style restaurant and gathering place, known for hearty steaks, appetizers, cocktails and cold beer served with genuine hometown hospitality. Whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Gibbs is a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
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Thursday: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
EVENT RENTAL
The Studio
Tucked mid-block on Broad Avenue, The Studio began as the Lewellen family’s Model Meat Market. After three years of hands-on renovation, the old building was reborn as a photography studio and has since grown into one of Southwest Iowa’s favorite small event venues. It’s an intimate, character-filled space for showers, birthdays, parties and small gatherings.
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EVENT VENUE
Stanton Old Lumber Yard Event Center
The OLY is Stanton’s premier venue for weddings, receptions, reunions, meetings and celebrations of every size. Its 5,000 square feet of heated and air-conditioned space seats up to 400 guests and includes tables and chairs, a stage, a food prep area and beverage station, accessible restrooms and a private bridal or VIP room.
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BOOKSTORE & SODA BAR
Books & Bubbles
Sip and stay awhile! Books & Bubbles pairs a cozy bookstore with a bubbly soda bar. Browse a curated mix of new and used books for all ages, request a title that isn’t on the shelf, or treat someone to a Blind Date with a Book gift bundle. Then build your own custom dirty soda with flavored syrups and cream, and find your next great read in the heart of Stanton.
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CITY OFFICES
Stanton City Hall
Stanton City Hall is home to the City Clerk’s office and the place to go for utility billing, permits, rental registration, council information and general questions about city services. Stop by or call, and staff will point you in the right direction.
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DESIGNS, WRAPS & SIGNS
Underdog Design & Drawing
Underdog Design & Drawing is Stanton’s go-to shop for custom graphics. It creates vehicle and motorsports wraps, truck lettering, signs, logos and screen-printed apparel. Whether you’re branding a business or building a race car look, Underdog turns ideas into eye-catching visuals.
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LAND & REAL ESTATE
Gray Land Service
Gray Land Service helps buyers and sellers across Southwest Iowa with farmland, hunting ground, recreational property and acreages. Founder Nick Gray is a farmer and landowner himself. He brings more than a decade of ag lending and land appraisal experience to every sale, along with straight talk and local connections.
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INTERNET, TV & PHONE
FMTC
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company has connected Stanton since 1901, when the first switchboard sat in a Broad Avenue home. More than a century later, FMTC delivers fiber internet, TV and phone service to Stanton, Villisca, New Market, Bethesda, Nodaway and beyond. It’s still locally owned and still local when you call.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
First Interstate Bank
First Interstate Bank’s Stanton branch brings full-service community banking to Broad Avenue. Local bankers help with checking and savings, home mortgages, personal and business loans, and wealth management. Customers can also use the drive-up, the ATM, and mobile banking for everyday needs.