Fantastic and somewhat eclectic variety of items but the real treasure here is the woman who was…read moreworking there Sunday morning (7/30). In addition to being such a charming and pleasant person she was also just amazing in how helpful she was to people coming in the store. One poor woman was out of dog poop bags and the woman didn't hesitate to find her a couple small bags and give the dog a couple treats! We never got a chance to finish our shopping here but we'll be back in a few weeks. I see several xmas gifts with Emmy's name on them!

Wonderful store! Beautiful items. Emmy is the best. I bought a couple of items and left. Emmy found…read moreme in another store near by. She had mistakenly over charged me and left her store to find me. I was so surprised, I never would have know if she had not found me. She is the best. I highly recommend!!!!

Beautiful selection of clothing to choose just what you need for any occasion! Eclectic brands and…read moreunique styles.

From the owner: We are Amber and Lowell. A Clothing boutique located in Chester CT. Our motto is Style has no Age…read more Whether you’re 16 or 95 we have something for you.

After arriving in the very cute and little town of Chester, the first business on Water Street is…read moreLark. Lark is a woman's boutique, they sell quality sweaters, purses and other cashmere and wool accessories. There are so many other little accessories, like unique fair trade earrings, and hair accessories. They also have a whole assortment of decor for your home or your Christmas tree. These are my favorite. From little knit bears to a not so little wooden deer. The little knickknacks are truly so unique and equally as adorable. What else is adorable? They have a baby section at Lark. From the tiny holiday dresses, to the softest plushies, and so many toys and books. The one reason I can't give five stars to Lark is the cost, everything is a pretty penny here. If you're looking for cashmere gloves, or some moon and star earrings, this is your place.

Super nice gift shop on water street that has some unique gift options for people. The children's…read moresection has super adorable, out of the box gifts I've never seen before. I also ended up purchasing myself a cute new hat for while I'm walking around town. Their bags are so nice, not sure what I'll do with it, but it's very durable.

This is a cute boutique in Essex Village that offers a lot of nice options for 30+ year old ladies…read more I ventured in late one Saturday afternoon with one of my girlfriends and found they were having a great New Years sale on cashmere, winter accessories and a variety of other clothes. I found two great Foxcroft button down shirts, perfect for work, on sale for $37! The owner was very friendly and we got to talking about where I was visiting from, West Hartford, and she happened to have grown up there. She also shared a lot about the cute new spring items she had just ordered from her recent purchasing trip to New York. I look forward to seeing the cute styles she described on my next day trip down to Essex!

Fans of Stonewear in Essex need to know that the shop is now called One N Main (seems there was…read moreanother Stonewear in Colorado and they made a fuss). Well, we're liking the new name. We never thought "Stonewear" suited this gem of a shop, stocked with some of our favorite labels like Velvet tees, 360 Cashmere, the original French striped boatnecks by St. James, Yoga Jeans, a strong selection of bags and, particularly indispensable on unpredictable summer nights, these one-size-fits-all whisper weight cashmere ponchos that are just the ticket to throw over a summery shift

Nice little shop and a great addition to the town of Niantic. Trendy and upscale and fun!read more

Great store with super cute clothes and accessories for men and women! There's something for…read moreeveryone here!!!!

I was surprised to discover how much I liked the clothes at Haystacks. My wife tried on several…read moredresses and the accessories that went with them. It's a smallish store but they use the space well and it's very upbeat, friendly and tasteful. Prices are in line with the rest of the street. You can find some deals but the normal pricing is within reach for most people. The selections really are fantastic. Whoever does the buying has a great eye and pretty much any shape or size or taste will find something here. I'm coming back for holiday shopping for sure!

This boutique is outstanding!!! Wendy will find the most…read morestunning clothes perfect for your body, age, look... Designers like Michael Stars, THML, 3 Dot... I spent 3 hours there... A MUST VISIT

This is a beautiful store with a lovely, local owner. Such a lovely spot for baby, kids, and…read morewomen's items. Not to be missed when in downtown Essex!!

From the owner: Grace & Haven is a purpose driven lifestyle boutique, created by a mama committed to finding…read moreproducts that make life better. We curate collections for Women's, Baby & Kids' and Home with love. We could all use a little grace and we hope you'll find a haven with us both in store and online. Shop online anytime - free shipping always!

I left feeling like my grandmother! No options of color... was told navy blue was basically what…read moremother of the bride would wear! I looked stately in the dress I tried on " not what I was going for!

Looking for mother of the bride gown for next spring. Sue was so incredibly helpful, knowledgable,…read moreand PATIENT!! I still have time but I will be back!!! The jewelry collection is beautiful and plentiful!

What a wonderful shop!! I moved to Connecticut two weeks ago and had several pieces of clothing I…read morewanted to part with . The owner was very kind and welcoming . While she was going through my things , I took a look at the coats . I scored a THEORY down coat for 22 dollars!!! This place is a gem and I wish her many more years of prosperity.

From the owner: New-to-you clothing at amazing prices! Bring in your used clothing and get paid on the spot!…read moreClothing for the whole family, shoes, accessories, bags, and more!

Finally was able to stop in after having this on my bucket list for years…read more This thrift store connected to a non profit animal sanctuary is the best place to go for your thrift finds and to see rescued and rehabilitated wildlife on grounds. Once an old coal mine, this historic building holds more than just treasures. All the proceeds from the thrift sales go towards the animals care, wellbeing and enrichment. Donate $5 to see all of the animals rescued and cared for There are a TON of animals; parrots, reptiles, birds, tortoises, goats, cats, bees, peacocks as well as a geodome bookstore for a leisure reading area.

So happy I formally got to see this place! I have been meaning to come here for awhile and wow it's…read morea Really cool thrift shop in Essex, Connecticut. They have a variety of live wildlife animals that you can see at the Pandemonium Rainforest Project Animal Sanctuary Rescue and Rehabilitation of Exotic. Animals It's a An education and discovery center. General Admission is $5.00 for non members. This thrift shop has basically anything and everything you can need. It's upstairs and downstairs fully loaded of thrifts! Prices are fair and staff is friendly / helpful. Definitely will be back in the future!