9:30AM - 5:30PM
1029 Great Plain Ave, Needham“Great place to take the kids for new and used books. They have toys and board games. Our girls love to paint pottery and display all their works of art in their room. You can donate your used books if you're trying to clear out some space around the house. The only downside is that it's difficult to get out of the parking lot due to traffic in the center of town.”
“This is such a wonderful blessing to the community. A phenomenal small businesses with exceptional quality tots, games, projects, books! We always have such fun at Boing!”
“I’ve been shopping here for years. There is never a shortage of options for thoughtful, unique and often local gifts. The store is a delight to explore and it is owned and staffed by delightful humans.”
“What a sweet children's book store. My first visit to pick up signed copies of Dash for my Grandson for Christmas. The coffee shop inside proved a nice touch as I shopped around. (I had Butterscotch latte) So much to see and such a wide variety of children's books. Highly recommend. He doesn't like Bobo.”
“This is a genuine local toy store. The owners are very friendly and helpful. They always have this year's hot toy, plus many traditional favorites. Easy parking at the Y next door.”
“This is the best puzzle and game store! Great assortment and very helpful staff. Not just jigsaw puzzles, they have a great variety of mechanical puzzles of all types and price points.”
“Great customer service, clean, welcoming. Went in to buy a basketball. I was greeted promptly by a young man named Jakai I think. (I'm sure I misspelled his name). He was super helpful, friendly and competent! He even added more air to the basketball without my asking. He also showed me around the store which was super clean and well organized. The prices weren't as horrible as I they thought they would be considering it's right in the middle of Brookline village! I would shop there again because of the great customer service, cleanliness of the store, and nice atmosphere.”
10AM - 6PM
59 Central St, Wellesley“Really great service for two boys who were very excited to spend some savings here. While not a large store, they have a good kid assortment as well as board games for adults.”
“This shop is a gem in Roslindale! When possible, I tend to do most of my shopping locally. Spending money in there community ensures that is stays in the community.As the seasons change, so do the available items here. In the spring, I buy some seeds for the garden. The summer months have products more associated with that. As we head into autumn and winter, the focus shifts toward the holiday season. I always buy some Christmas gifts here for various family and friends.The store is always busy during Small Business Saturday and the holiday markets.They stock a variety of items such as cards, jewelry, home decor, clothing, and lots of localy-themed items such as coasters, towels, and glassware.Everyone who works there is extremely helpful and takes the time to talk with me. This is something that you generally don't get in a large chain store.In conclusion, this is a great store and comes highly recommended by me!”
“Went in on a Sunday to pick up an order for my wife. Store was not yet open, but they were very nice and helped me anyway. There was a mix-up on the order that was not their fault. Tricia (manager?) was very polite and professional and straightened everything out quickly and efficiently. Absolutely wonderful customer service. Very well done!”
“Popped in for a gift for a 10 & 12 year old and within 5 minutes, I had 3 recommendations and one gift in hand. Love their stuff, love supporting at a small business even if the prices are a bit higher.”
10AM - 6PM
46 White St, Somerville“Such a fun (and reasonably-priced) store. Would especially recommend for gifts for a new baby or child’s birthday. We were tourists and found cute, Boston-themed souvenirs for our kids. Employees were kind and fun to talk to. Our kids enjoyed looking around.”
10AM - 9PM
848 Lexington St, Waltham“It's a great store and nice selection of products but a little pricy. I wait for the coupons to make my purchase and always visit their little mark area in the store as well.”
10AM - 5PM
49 Border St, Newton“I got a call from them saying they denied what they thought was a fraudulent order. Stephanie had taken the time to find my phone number and then call me to let me know. Instead of the criminals being able to use my card for days or weeks until I noticed they only managed 4 fraudulent charges and the card was quickly canceled. If they take the time to help me out and I'm not even a customer then they are the tops in my book.”
“If you’re in Boston and Cambridge and you’re looking to buy Manga, this is the place to be. Other places nearby have small sections with a handful of popular series, but here they have a decent chunk of the store dedicated to manga.”
9:30AM - 7PM
1296 Centre St, Newton“I've shopped at Learning Express in Newton several times and I've always received excellent customer service there. They have a wide variety of toys that make great gifts. I had a particularly positive experience when Meredith helped me find a couple of gifts. If you go and she's working, be sure to ask her to help you!”
10AM - 7PM
17 White St, Cambridge“Henry Bear's is still a cool place to get toys and games that can be educational or just plain fun. The staff is really nice too. Ad their target audience always finds new tthing to tell me I need/want to buy.”
“Convenient, nice, well stocked. Love the self checkout. Essy to find things. Didn't shop around as I came in for one thing. Easy to find my uten Easy in and out with no issues.”
11AM - 5PM
255 Worcester St, Natick“What a gem! I brought my kids' stuff and received cash on a spot, but wait! I had to spend it, because I found treasures. I never leave empty handed. Come check for yourself”
10AM - 8PM
95 Washington St, Canton“The paper store is my GO TO store for gifts of ANY KIND! I can always find the PERFECT GIFT FOR ANYONE whenever I go shop here! Man OR Woman! They have unique one of a kind gifts & im absolutely OBSESSED with The Paper Store! Highly reccomemded this store for any Last minute gifts one may need !”
“I had the most wonderful experience at the Toy Shop. The ladies that work there are amazingly helpful. The selection is quiet good and I always get compliments on the gifts that I buy there. It's always nice to have a local store to shop in.”
10AM - 5PM
145 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln“I have enjoyed shopping here for years, and all the recipients love their gifts. I went in today asking for a batterie that Donnellan's did not have in stock, they did not carry any but the store keep had an extra and gave it to me free of charge!Support local briskness, because they support you in a multidude of ways!”
10AM - 7PM
28 Austin St, Newton“It’s a great store … found all what I was looking for my five year old grand daughter!Excellent puzzles and a good variety of toys for children of all ages thank you !”
10AM - 8PM
610 Legacy Pl, Dedham“I went here after a movie, and I got this pink stress ball and then later I realized that it also stuck to the ceiling and falls down after a few minutes. This is the best toy I have ever bought. The employees are the nicest people ever who deserve the best. I love this place”
“Very friendly and helpful staff, great variety of toys including puzzles, outdoor toys. You can find toys for all ages here, including STEM/educational toys. There is also a wide variety of Lego sets with different price ranges, perfect for last minute birthday gifts. Finally, there is plenty of parking around.”
“Great selection here of gifts, paper goods, accessories and home decor. The store is very organized, clean and well stocked. It's always a pleasant shopping experience here and there is parking available. The staff here is so friendly and responsive. They really make you feel welcome. The managers, Jamiee and Leah are so kind and helpful. Really positive vibe here!”
9AM - 9PM
320 Legacy Pl, Dedham“I don't know how they do it, but every employee is polite and welcoming. They offer help when you enter, but they are not annoyingly intrusive. They set a high bar for all retail shops. The merchandise is well-priced and varied. I can usually find something here. A-plus for customer service which is so rare these days!!”
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