Pat's Porch is pure charm wrapped in nostalgia. It has this…read morevintage charm. Think of it as old-fashioned candy, Maryland-themed gifts, truffles, and warm, welcoming staff who make you feel like you've stumbled into your favorite aunt's cozy kitchen. Truffles are really good and fresh. Recommend this place

Such a cool shop to walk around and find Maryland themed items, so much nostalgic candy, and other…read morecutesy gifts. The theme is on point, as you have to ring the doorbell and be buzzed in to enter. After, there are several rooms going all the way to the back filled with all sorts of knickknacks and goodies.

The Forget Me Not Factory is an absolute gem and time capsule located right in the heart of…read morehistoric Ellicott City. After living in the area for years, I always passed by the whimsical exterior. I finally ventured in for the first time and wish I had done so sooner. It not only has the charm and magicalness of walking into a witch's cottage or a fairy garden shop, but is also a time capsule where you can find calendars from 2007 with whimsical fairies that you can still buy today. In other places, I would absolutely be put off by the old merchandise, but in a place like Forget Me Not Factory, it absolutely fits the vibe of the establishment, and I actually really enjoyed finding old things for sale there. It felt like stepping into the past, and I cannot wait to go back. Whether to find new items for my garden or supplies to make my next Ren fair costume.

This place really captured it correctly when it picked its name. You will not forget this place…read moreonce your visit it. You walk in and are transported into many different lands. This place is multi-level and can take quite some time to explore. If you are looking for items for a fairy garden, you will definitely find it here. Honestly, there is so much in here that it can be overstimulating. I know I wandered about this space for quite some time and contemplated buying so many items in here. Everything miniature you can think of is in this space. A lot of the items in here can possibly be used to construct Christmas villages as well. If I remember correctly I was mesmerized by the Ghostbuster items. I just couldn't justify the prices they were asking for some of the items. In short, this place is quirky and definitely worth a stop if you want to grab a unique gift for someone. Or if you have a little one with you that might want to indulge in some make believe.

A store for the figurines collectors in all of us…read more Precious Gifts is an aptly named store that sells delightful small statues and decor that make for great presents. In this shop, you'll find high quality figurines, statues, ornaments, clocks, salt and pepper shakers, and miscellaneous decorations consisting of religious works, animals, and your favorite childhood properties. I picked up a limited edition Nightmare Before Christmas ornament on my last visit, and a solar powered Lucky Cat and a new wall clock on the visit before that. Product tends to move every few months, and you'll never know what new gifts will be in store. The entire shop is run by one sweet woman who is great at helping you pick out something special for you or a loved one. You'll never know what unique treasures you'll find at Precious Gifts.

This is a lovely store with lots of little ceramic figurines. Lots of Disney figurines both…read moreChristmas versions and more traditional ones. I purchased a small figurine that was out on display and the owner actually went to the back of the store to get a brand new one still in its original package, which was nice since I was there just visiting

Stopped in this past weekend for Christmas gifts. A very cool place with decent prices. The most…read moreimpressive part was the girl working there. Very friendly, greeted us as we walked in the door, and helped us. I find Catonsville shops very uneven insofar as welcoming customers, so this was a happy surprise. Note to other bus owners: this is how you do it. I'll be back.

I stopped by to buy a cute blouse I saw a couple days ago, I loved it. The staff member was really…read morepolite the store itself is really nice. I totally recommend coming here.

Cute and inclusive candy shop. Friendly staff, popcorn samples. Some MD merch to score too! Great…read moreplace to stop by while in the area!

I absolutely love kettle corn popcorn and was excited to see that I could get some authentic kettle…read morecorn near me. Unfortunately, my popcorn tasted burnt and I did not enjoy it...waste of money

Owner is very friendly and she has the best items! She has the best crystals, jewelry, and candles…read more Everything smells wonderful, especially the bath soak & incense. The handmade bracelets are gorgeous and great quality. Will definitely go back, it's my favorite spot in Maryland

This is the cutest store ever! I came here to get some Sonny angels and they had a variety of…read morethings, smitskis, figures, merchandise, and other blind box series. They sold each item the price they bought it for instead of resellers, and that is why I continue to come here. The service was amazing, the cashier, Emily, was very kind and helpful! Amazing service.

Superrrrr friendly associate working the register! We stopped by Staurday night and it was busy…read more The inside is small so it was a tad bit tight and hard to look around. We were here to buy the Valentines Collection Sonny Angels and we were limited to 1x each. The price was reasonable as it did not have much of an upcharge. Great cute store!

This place is SO. STINKIN. CUTE…read more When we parked we were so confused, then we realized it was inside an old church!!! This makes for such a beautiful and unique interior. The plants are well taken care of and the staff is incredibly helpful. The non plant items are super cute too!! It fits the vibe of the whole store. As for the price, it's a plant nursery so of course you're paying a higher price for higher quality products. I'd say it's worth it. They have minis for $5 if you're worried about price. This is by far my favorite plant nursery I've been too- it's so freaking cute I highly recommend !

Such a cool place! If you're a plant lover you should definitely stop by. They have so many unique…read moreand rare plants here. And the setting in an old church is just perfect. The light shining in sparkles with disco balls and stained glass. I got two plants I've been wanting for a while. A pink string of hearts and a staghorn fern. This place will definitely become a regular haunt for me.

I have shopped at this store a few times when I visit the area. Always find something I like. the…read moreowner is a great guy and willing to work with you on price. I recommend to anyone who likes comics with a happy owner.

I went here looking for silver age comics. While they had many comics of more recent vintage, they…read moredidn't appear to have any substantial amount of older comics. The prices I saw were a bit on the higher side but not outrageous. I think there's a benefit to being able to examine comics by hand rather than trust ebay descriptions. Friendly staff and an interesting basement with a wide assortment of less well known comics. Worth a visit if you are interested in more recent issues.

What a surprise. FYI: I am in my late 30s and do not have children. I can't remember why my…read morehusband, my brother in law, and I wandered into Doc Taylor's Toy Emporium when we were exploring Old Ellicott City last weekend (something in the window must have caught our eyes), but it was such a pleasant surprise. The store is very large (two stories) and so well stocked. We found lots of classics that we remembered from our childhoods and even made a purchase for ourselves (toys are for adults, too, right?). If you need to purchase a toy for someone or if you're just looking for something a little fun as a treat, stop in. They might have something surprising and fun!

This is what the world is missing. Toy stores seem to be a thing of the past and that's sad because…read morethey bring so much joy. We surprised our daughters with a Friday afternoon trip to Old Ellicott City to visit this toy emporium I saw on Instagram. We were met with what I believe to be the largest selections of squishables I've ever seen. I even left with a sizable one myself. My kids were pleasantly surprised by all of the options and had fun exploring both floors of this establishment. The prices were on the higher end in comparison to Amazon but who wants to wait for the mail when you can just go home with what you want? :-) There appeared to be only one person manning the place at the time but he was friendly. It wasn't busy at all. I heard it's only been open a year or so and I can see the growth potential if we keep spreading the word about this hidden gem. I'm excited to bring others back to find their new squishy friend.