Lots of cool Albany swag. Even if you live here, you'll want a sweatshirt! Or a shot glass with Nipper on it. Lots of unique things too, from body butter to bar tender essentials to books about Albany. Stop by and browse! It's a small boutique located in downtown on Broadway. read more

Fort Orange General Store - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Albany, New York

While I do understand that the ownership has changed and inevitably will give the store a different vibe, my main issue has been that in the times I have been into this store since the change in ownership and management, the staff has been unpleasant and on one occasion in particular, made my friend and I feel very uncomfortable as she had a loud and extremely personal phone call during the entire time we were in the store without even acknowledging that we were there at all. I do think the selection has always been great, and I appreciate the emphasis on supporting local work, although that also seems to have changed a bit since the change. It is a pricey location for most things, but I do always enjoy seeing what is in the store, the card selection is consistently excellent, and it is a great place to find a gift! read more

I walked by Fort Orange late one evening on a recent visit to Albany and was so excited by what I saw through the window that I had to come back the next day! Prints and postcards of local attractions, nice candles and cocktail starters, games and toys for kids, and interesting home goods - the store had curated something for everyone at almost any price point! The store manager was very welcoming and helpful in guiding me through some gift options. I was really happy with the very affordable purchases I made, as are my gift recipients! read more

Fort Orange General Store - I bought a toy nature kaleidoscope here that my nephew absolutely loves! So many toys for kids of all ages! - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Albany, New York

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Very cute story that has been carefully curated to provide a warm & inviting shopping experience. The store has many picturesque displays with great items occupying each focal point. You can tell the store was created very thoughtfully with attention to all of the details. I came here for a gift for a friend and it is the perfect place for local gifts and Upstate NY items. I had fun browsing through the displays and wished I was shopping for myself. It read more

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This place makes me so happy. I'm passionate about two things FOGS does really well -- representing Albany and supporting local artisans. There are so many beautiful things to peruse and fall in love with here; I usually walk away with couple Albany/Upstate branded items. FOGS is my first stop anytime I want to give a particularly thoughtful and unique gift. Sure there's a premium for buying small production, handmade, artisanal items, but knowing that you're supporting local small businesses is priceless in my book, perhaps more now than ever before. read more

Overpriced and maple sugar candies old enough to vote. The ladies who work there are really nice though.

This place is about a cute as stores come. Cool variety of products for drinking, shaving, personal care, and some decorative stuff. Well organized and placed. My wife said they had a large bitters selection which I missed (argh!) They pleased my wife's aesthetic which is high praise and difficult to do. I can think of only one other store in the capital district for which this can be said and it's in Saratoga. read more

Love this store it showcases some of the best of Albany, beautiful local and regionally made apparel and housewares. Brings me joy to walk in, staff is welcoming and kind. read more

Love this store and it happens to be across the street from where I work. It's stocked to the brim with adorable, one of a kind pieces from local artisans. It's hard not to wonder in on a typical day when the cute window displays are calling. Stop in for a gift (check out the adorable cards to top it off) for someone you love, or just to treat yourself. Go ahead, you deserve it! read more

This is exactly what downtown Albany needs more of! It's an adorable store with tons of cool and unique items. There's locally handmade products, art work, and clothing. Some of the products rep the upstate and Albany area - making for cool gifts. (I picked up a couple gifts for friends that grew up here but have moved out of the area.) read more

Filed under cards & stationary. They do have that, and really fine examples, but they have so much more. So trust the name of the store and get there. Small but packed with goodness, you can find personal care items as basic as toothpaste and soap, cocktail provisions including a really nice selection of bitters and tools, home goods like tea towels, blankets, and ceramics, incense, artfully prepared magazines, baby clothes, chocolate... I'll stop there so you can discover the treasures for yourself. Then I notice my list doesn't tell the story. Everything is so very carefully and beautifully designed. Much is local or regional. There is not a finer joint in town to buy gifts this holiday season. There is not a finer joint in town to buy provisions for yourself. So go. read more

Fort Orange is the best shop in all of Albany, hands down! They carry a wide variety of products, from candles to jewelry to greeting cards and posters, all of which are produced locally and make excellent gifts. Their stock changes from time to time so you never know what gems you might find there. I love shopping at this small business which supports a myriad of other small business owners and artists. Come check it out after lunch at the coffee shop next door or before a movie at the Spectrum. Long live FOGS! read more

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I love this store! It is my go-to for gifts for my husband (fancy cocktail ice cubes and ingredients). I just decided it may be my local baby shower go-to if I'm going off registry (controversial, I know). I've mainly bought gifts here even though I'm always eyeing things for myself. read more

Hands down my favorite shop in the Capital Region. This place is adorable and their inventory is immaculately curated. They sell a range of home goods, jewelry, accessories, and other various trinkets. I wish I could live in this store - I want my apartment to look like this! This is a great place for gifts, and prices are very reasonable. read more

Not from Albany i live on long island. This little shop reminded me of a little hipster shop in Brooklyn, so cute! Everything in the store was very unique. I did get a necklace i love it!!! Prices were a little high. I think it was worth it I love to support small business .The lady that was working behind the desk not sure if she was the owner but she was super sweet and helpful. I really hope to see this place stay and grow. Id love to come back and get some gifts and even more jewelry! read more

Fort Orange General Store - The bottom one is what i got from the store Great quality! - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Albany, New York

I'm so grateful to have a store like this in Albany! They have a great array of reasonably priced gifts, running the gamut from baby gifts to jewelry to cocktail bitters. They have adorable Upstate New York items that make classy souvenirs but also non-New York gifts that you can give to anyone, any time. read more

This is a little store next door to the Spectrum Theater... They have a lot of cute unusual items you don't find every where. Scarfs, jewelry, plants, greeting cards, art and much much more to numerous to list! They are having a close out sale as they are closing for good. To bad as it a quaint little shop. Not enough of these type of shops in the area. read more

Couldn't love this place more! Great gifts, cool handmade stuff. It's like nothing else in Albany.

Just bought a candle and some jam. Atmosphere great. The cashier was very welcoming. Place has alot of options. Nothing really specific but I love it! Check out it. read more

Great gift shop with fun quirky things ranging from coffee to cocktail to handmade crafty items. A Brooklyn hipster store right in Albany! I bought a coffee pot, some coffee and a tea towel. Very interesting creative jewelry. Going back with my daughter, niece and mom! read more

This store is so cute, with an assortment of modern, free-trade home goods, accessories and handmade jewelry. Just the kind of place to find a perfect gift or just browser around when you're visiting from out of town, which is what I was doing. The staff is also really friendly and even helped me out with some local restaurant recommendations. If I lived near here I'd recommend it to all my friends, but since I don't, I'm giving it a big thumbs up on yelp. Check it out, people! read more