I am fortunate.The LQS in Batavia, IL has great fabrics, friendly employees, washroom, samples, sale fabric, (color sticker on end of bolts with list on wall as to the discount. Discount changes monthly.) Book section with chairs and table.
No charge sew-ins once or twice a month. 6-11 pm. The shop has a sign in for these so it doesn't get too crowded. She went from one to two nights a month so I thinking sales on those night are good. Everyone brings something to share so doesn't add expense to shop. Lots of classes at different times and a LA to rent or have your quilt done for you.
They will ask if you want a bag because if you don't they add a button to a jar and they donate a nickle per button to a charity. Also do charity sew-ins in the shop. (quilts of valor, conker cancer pillowcases and project Linus)
Staff is always willing to help when you need it and are open late on Thursdays. Also has a coupon book. One page per month. Coupons vary a little each month but have % off cut of fabric, buy one thread get 2nd half off. % off sale item, deal on LA rental, etc. The book is 10.00 for the year but if you spend 100.00 at annual birthday sale you get it free. And their sale is always great.
And now they sell chocolate too.