Yikes! A lot changed since last time I was here…read more When you walk through the front door, you'll swear you're on the set of "Hoarders." There is stuff everywhere. You can barely make in through the aisles. I'm not sure what is available in the front room - if there isn't a giant stuffed animal blocking your view, there are boxes in the way. You want to see the jewelry in the front case. You can't. Too much junk in the way. If you make your way into the front side room, it is pretty tidy in there. That's where you'll find clothes, books, and puzzles. I checked the price of a paperback book - $2. Puzzles were between $2 and $5 (some new). If you make your way to the back room there is kitchenware and kids' toys. A used cheese grater that was originally $9 was marked $5. Too much for this cheapo. A vintage looking electrical appliance was $75. I don't know what is was, but that seems way too pricey for any small kitchen appliance. I was interested in some of the china, but it was packed in too tight with coffee cups ($2) dangling from hooks in front of them. Removing a plate would be like playing Jenga with glass blocks. They need to have a sale and get rid of some of the junk that is just in the way. People can't buy things if they can't see them. Do like other thrift stores and figure out a way to identify how long something has been on the store floor, and then automatically drop the price after a month or whatever. I know you want to make as much as you can for the charity, but if people can't see what you're selling, they won't buy it. If you price it too high for your clientele, it won't sell either. You can't raise money for the charity by just hoarding stuff! I do want to point out that the women who work here are very nice!

What a beautiful thing they do for their community! My husband and I sought these place out. Check…read moreit out! Bought the coolest boots! $6.50!

They have a lot of stuff for sure but quickly I found that what I was interested in was over priced…read moreor didn't even have a price in a lot of instances which lead to really awkward conversations with the owner who needed to look it up online for how much he bought it for ect and then tell me tbat story. If you have gone here in the past they used to be a lot less organized but now they have it dialed in where like things are grouped together. There are some booth spaces and some main shopping areas. There are also closed off areas and areas where the floor is all wet for no reason Decent selection of Japanese and Chinese items, also a decent selection of crap and an abundance of over priced items.

The service was incredible, amazing finds. Do check out each object, they have very much to provide!read more

I want to love it... funky store, very interesting. But it seems that each time I walk in, "I can't…read moreget no, satisfaction" - its a funky place that requires adult supervision and navigation assistance. And that is not what I have gotten. :-( Which is a bummer. The FIRST time I walked in, the cute owner was being interviewed by local news folk... and with all that attention, there was zero attention for in-coming clients. The second and third and forth times I've been in... not full... not a lot of people... same thing. I will keep trying until I get some help. Which is weird from what I hear from the CN's fans. Condiments, teas, do-it-yourself scrubs, masks, oils, soaps, planters with all kinds of cute little succulents. You'd think you are in a magic shop somewhere Harry Potter may ask Hermione or Snape to whip up (so he can get a table at the Railtrail when it's at peak craziness!). A little bit hippy, a lot new age, it's a store of wonders. But it's not for everyone. My 18 year old won't be caught in this beautiful little store. I hope I get caught (by the staff) and get a guided tour and introduction to something new - I'm a sucker for body scrubs...

I have been a loyal customer of Crose Nest from the very beginning, and now I'm here to recommend a…read morenew service they are offering - wedding and party favors!! Crose Nest made GORGEOUS spice blend vials for the favors at my wedding. We chose Black Lava Salt and a golden Mesquite seasoning, and Kinsey (the lovely owner of Crose Nest) layered them in glass vials, creating beautiful landscapes. You can choose from SO many spices, or create teas, bath blends, etc - so many options for cooking, drinking, and pampering! Kinsey put each vial in a beautiful linen drawstring bag, and hand-stamped our custom wedding stamp on the front of each one. Our guests were delighted by these favors. I can't recommend this service from Crose Nest enough!

Great selection and even better service a great addition to down town Lowell .. owners are amazing…read more, well everyone there is !!

This shop is a gem. Someone took a space in Lowell, Mass and polished the HECK out of it and now,…read morewhat a find! And this shop is not only for book lovers, though if you love browsing books (new and some gently used ones, too!) you won't be disappointed! But the community focus! There is a small art studio in the back, some lovely, tasty treats near the register (small batch, local source!) and friendly, helpful staff who are right there where you want them to be but not up in your business. They GET Lowell (all the local flavor is there if you want it) but you won't feel like you've visited just another place in Lowell--this shop makes me want to go back again and again.

Typical target, busy parking lot, no where near the store to park, parking spaces are too small…read more Checked out and space cadet staff. Bathrooms need to be cleaned more frequently. Selection is decent, this is a good size target so they have tbe extra designer john Darien type stuff and have a decent sized Starbucks.

This is the worst target ever. You check online cause you want something, and Plain street is the…read moreclosest for Dracut, Chelsmford, and Lowell. Just to find out they don't even have it in store. There's literally nothing at this target, either save your time or go to Nashua.

Not too many people know that Lowell is like the Merrimack Valley version Of Cambridge MA. Stores…read morelike Lowell General Store contributes to the fabric of this place. Products include edibles, pet products, clothing, and other gift wares. All are locally sourced merchants coming from regions within 50 miles (81 km) of the store.

Quick stop in not a big TJ maxx It's located to the left as…read moreu enter the plaza Last shop in the plaza has decent parking for store size Didn't have what I was looking for but lines didn't seem long

There is limited stuff but great prices and lines move fast. If you are willing to look, you'll…read morefind a bargain.

It's rare that you walk into a store and feel like you just want to buy one of everything - but…read morethis is one of those places. Everything is thoughtfully selected and beautifully unique. This shop is a treasure that is not to be missed!

God, I love this shop. I absolutely adore the jewelry selection. I bought a necklace for my best…read morefriend this past Christmas and she can't stop telling me how much she loves it. I even have a couple necklaces myself and I always get compliments when I wear them. The shop is constantly expanding and getting new and exciting items. It's a perfect place to buy a gift or to splurge on yourself, especially since it's so affordable! Super friendly staff too! If you're in the area or visiting Mill No. 5, be sure to pop in, you won't regret it.

Came here during an Open Studio Saturday, see their website for dates. That is when you will see…read moremany of the studios open. First floor has an amazing collection of artist created items from their studios. Glass, paintings, textile, pottery, jewelry. Many one of a kind. This gift shop has regular open hours on weekends and weekdays. Check their hours. I loved peeking into the individual artists studios, most of the artists were present for this open studio event. Meeting and asking about pieces is special. I went back later in the week to purchase a small gift. Wonderful items and selection and prices were reasonable. Priced as low as $5.00 to 1000's. 5 floors with much to see, accessible by stairs and elevator.

Awesome in every way! The ultimate of ultimate. .. It had…read morebeen some time since my last visit...loved it then and I love it even more now . Today ( this weekend) is a special one with a holiday art market. Lots to see. Most of the artists were in their studios with some giving demos of their work. We were a small group & spent several hours visiting . I was so inspired! We did a short coffee break at the lovely place across from The Loading Dock gallery. The coffee fresh & excellent. There was also a food truck outside that looked interesting . Im looking at returning on the next, " first Saturday" because there's just so much to see!

I just finished reading all the reviews and while most of them were positive and well deserved, a…read morecouple of things stood out that I think deserve some comment. Before I get to them I want to jump on the bandwagon and say Rob and Jannette (the owners) are some of my favorite people now. I park my car in the garage across the street from them and feel a gravitational pull to the market every time I park. I sometimes go in there with no need and no idea why I'm going in and walk out with something special. Now to the complaints (which were few but shouldn't go unchallenged). First, some complained that the prices are high. That's true, as well as inevitable at such a small scale. I know the owners aren't becoming rich via this venture. If you're the type of person that only considers prices when forming a value statement, you might be better off going to BJ's. For me, value is a complex calculation that doesn't actually result in something that you can put a dollar sign in front of. I live in the neighborhood so convenience is a factor. The selection, in particular the beer and wine choices, is something that I literally can't find at any other grocery store nearby, thanks to the invisible Puritans in my state that voted down a referendum to allow grocery stores to sell beer and wine. Much of what's available is sourced locally. More important than those, and something that I saw in many reviews, is the wonderful relationship I have with the owners. I can't even walk past the place without a friendly wave from them. They know their products and are happy to answer questions about them. And they know me. They know I try to only eat vegan foods, their amazing Muffaletta sandwich being a notable exception. They know I'm allergic to chocolate. As a regular customer, I get special treatment from them. Try THAT at Market Basket! Just this morning, I ran out of turmeric and ran to the market. They didn't have it on the shelf, but they had it in the kitchen. Rob got me what I needed and refused to take my money. What's something like that worth to you? I also saw some people complain that the produce can be on the edge of spoilage. I can't deny that there have been times when I purchased things only to have them inedible the next day. I understand that this is just normal for a small, owner-operated grocery store with moderate turnover and minimal staff. But instead of writing them off, I alert them when I think something in the display fridge should be removed. Also, I don't stock my refrigerator from MSM. I buy what I need when I'm going to use it and inspect it before putting it my shopping basket. In other words, I don't attempt to treat them like a tiny Hannaford. I treat them like an amazing pantry, which is easy for me since they're in the neighborhood. Before the MSM opened the city conducted a survey among downtown residents that attempted to figure out what types of businesses people would most like to have appear in the neighborhood. A small grocer was at the top of most resident's preferences. I'd like to remind people that now that we have one, we'd better use it... or we'll lose it. I'd also add that whatever problems may exist at MSM, they'll only get better if we reach out to them the way they've reached out to us.

Market Street Market is the only locally-owned grocery store as of the time of writing this. The…read moreowner of the store also owns the building, and he is as friendly and helpful as anyone could ask for. The market carries a nice assortment of fruits and veggies (mostly local), deli meat & cheese, pastas, sauces, breads, coffees, etc. They have a great MA-roasted coffee that is excellent, and you can even get fresh-squeezed OJ by the glass - there's a fancy contraption that allows you to watch the process - or you can get watermelon by the slice. Perfect for those hot summer evenings. There are some muffins and pastries if you need a quick snack, frozen foods, and a decent selection of laundry soaps (like method) and other household necessities. In short, pretty much anything (basic) you'd need to run your home, especially if you already eat out several nights a week. They're open 8am - 8pm. Also, since it's a smaller store, I'm assuming that the owners will stock anything you ask for if there is a growing demand for it. They seem pretty flexible and are definitely open to opinions and feedback on how to make store as good as they possibly can. So why didn't I give it 5 stars? Well, it is pretty small, so there's no way they can stock EVERYthing that I need, which means I'll still probably have to go to a larger store for some things. That and the prices have to be a little higher because they get such small quantities. Otherwise, I'm a fan. I'll try to get at least a few items there every week just to keep them in business, because it's something that was sorely missing from the downtown Lowell area. Stop by and check them out! Tell 'em Jen + Tommy sent you :)