Welcome New Businesses to the Main Street District

Last Updated 11/15/2025 • Posted in News & Resources


The Main Street District is growing, and we’re thrilled to welcome six new businesses to downtown! From sustainable shopping and coffee to unique antiques and personalized self-care, these local shops add charm, creativity, and energy to downtown Mason City.


 Alma Mercantile
Located at 115 1st St SE, Alma Mercantile believes sustainability starts at home—with the choices we make every day. Rooted in the love and legacy of immigrant mothers and grandmothers, Alma—meaning soul, spirit, and heart in Spanish—guides everything the shop does. Alma offers refillable home essentials and thoughtful self-care products, each curated with intention and respect for people and the planet. More than a store, Alma Mercantile is a community hub for conscious living, inviting visitors to slow down, shop mindfully, and reconnect with what matters most.


 Brew 421
 You’ll find Brew 421 inside the Southbridge Mall, bringing a fresh addition to the Main Street District coffee scene! Specializing in delicious coffee drinks and refreshing lotus beverages, Brew 421 is a perfect stop for your morning boost, afternoon pick-me-up, or a casual meet-up with friends.


Micheal’s Finds
Discover treasures both timeless and unexpected at Micheal’s Finds, located at 11 S. Federal Avenue. This eclectic antique shop in the heart of downtown is filled with vintage glassware, small furniture, stylish home décor, and quirky collectibles. Micheal’s Finds blends yesterday’s classics with today’s must-have pieces—step inside and see what unique gem catches your eye!


The Glow Studio
Perched on the 5th floor of the Brick & Tile Building, Suite 501, The Glow Studio is a retreat for personalized self-care. Licensed esthetician Madison offers high-maintenance services designed to translate into low-maintenance care at home. Her mission is to help clients achieve their own personalized “glow up” by pampering and enhancing their natural features. Book your glow-up journey today and let your best self shine!


The Sugar Stash
A sweet addition to the Main Street District, The Sugar Stash is a candy lover’s paradise, offering a wide variety of sweets from timeless classics to unique treats that delight every sweet tooth. A vintage-inspired soda fountain, which will serve fizzy, creative concoctions, is coming soon, adding even more magic to this charming candy shop.


Snap Cache LLC

Located inside Peterson Plaza at 202 1st Street SW, Suite 108, Snap Cache LLC is helping families safeguard their most cherished memories. Specializing in digitally re-mastering old photos, home movies, and more, Snap Cache makes it easy to preserve and share your story with future generations. By converting fragile keepsakes into digital formats, they provide peace of mind that your memories will last well beyond a lifetime—secure, accessible, and ready to relive at any time. This thoughtful addition to downtown Mason City brings both innovation and heart to the district, ensuring the past is never lost in today’s digital era.


Explore the Main Street District

We’re excited to see these businesses join the Main Street District community. Stop by, shop, sip, and discover all that Alma Mercantile, Brew 421, Micheal’s Finds, and The Glow Studio have to offer!

Looking to bring your own business downtown? Check out our For Sale or Rent page to explore available spaces in the Main Street District.

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