Checkered Moon 237 West 4th Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757

"Cute store just off of main square in Mt. Dora. It is laid out in a manor that allowed us to shop with our children and stroller in tow. Fridge with drinks also provided much needed refreshment as we continued our walk. Staff was friendly, we will return."

"Checkered Moon is by far my favorite store in Mt. Dora! They have the cutest gifts to fit anything you’re looking for home, baby, you name it. Sharon and Susan aim to please and are always so helpful every time I stop by to shop. Next time you’re in Mt. Dora make sure to shop here and you won’t be disappointed! Disregard the negative reviews - I’ve never had a bad experience at Checkered Moon and can’t say enough great things about the ladies of the store and shop."

"On a steamy hot day, I came in with my very young daughter because I shop here often and recalled they had a small refrigerator with drinks. We were really in need of water. I walked in and grabbed one. When I got to the counter, the woman wouldn’t sell it to me. She asked if I had cash, then told me “I’d really like to have a bigger purchase because it’ll charge us for such a small sale.” Are you serious? I’m standing with my baby, sweating, and you want me to spend more money in your store, which we “used to” shop regularly in. I say “used to” because you’ve lost a customer over that water. I was appalled at the fact that you were more worried about your bottom line than allowing an obviously hot parent and child grab a bottle of water and cool down. You said “yeahhhh sorry” and let me go put the bottle back into the fridge and walk back outside sweating. The same lady that’s always running the place every single time I’ve shopped there. Shame on your morals."

"People down rating this place have no idea what they're talking about. I see most of the negative reviews are from a year ago when a lot of people were fighting over masks/no masks. The team at Checkered Moon is always informed and up to date with CDC guidelines--nothing more, nothing less. Some people need to be a little more gentle with their reviews in such challenging, emotional times. These women are freaking awesome at what they do and their product is phenomenal. Walking in their shop will surely brighten your day with its atmosphere."