My husband was ever so thoughtful and purchased a scarf for me as a little gift while he was on a…read morefishing trip to Block Island and it was a very pretty green scarf, but as I'm admiring it I noticed a hole in the seam (it's an infinity scarf) and a very large tear about a third of the way into the seam. How in the world did the person ringing him up not notice this..and the many pulled strings hanging off it. My guess is they did and choose to ignore it being he was a summer tourist. I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and gave the place a call. A very heavily accented young lady told me that her boss's would call me back in about 30 minutes. After 5 hours, I called again, and this time I did get a call back with the promise of a replacement or refund next day when the owner was in the shop. So my review is based on their customer service and the quality of an item they carry. 4 for customer service 1 for quality of item

This is a very cute boutique. They have a ton of fun items. They keep up with the latest trends and…read morehave the perfect location. I could have spent the entire afternoon there.

East of the river Nile is one of the most amazing stores I've ever been in and Ron the owner is the…read moresweetest guy you could ever possibly meet. He has all kinds of interesting things from all over the world that he hand picks himself from places like Morocco, India Nepal and many other magical places. If you're in Block Island make sure and stop in.

From the owner: jewelry store,accessories,gifts from around the worldread more

I don't consider myself to be a prude or cheap, but a look around here and I saw some absolutely…read moreinsane prices. $138 for an Eddie Bauer shirt? $45 for a standard BI t-shirt? Yeah, I'm good shopping elsewhere. The staff was friendly, I'll give them that, but even as someone that lives comfortably, I was shook by the prices.

Came in to buy something and walked right out. The salesgirls all had their phones in hand and were…read morein a deep conversation. Not one asked if they could help me or simply said hello. Poor customer service. I'd advise no one buying anything there. Sorry Charlie.

The woman who works there is the sweetest person ever. My friend bought a sweatshirt from a shop…read moredown the road, but saw a better one in this store. She went back to the store she bought the first sweatshirt, but they wouldn't let her return it. She was super sad, and when she came back to Beachcomber, the kind woman overheard the story and gave her the new sweatshirt for free. She is super kind and knows her products, marking them at a super duper reasonable price and choosing to sell things from companies (eg pura vita) that provide jobs to people in poverty in other countries. Everyone should stop by this store, and remember to spread the kindness that she showed my friend in your day-to-day life

My all-time favorite boutique in the neighborhood. The shop owner, Virginia, has wonderful taste…read moreand is very stylish. Great end of season sale going on now. Definitely a fun place to shop!!

Bonnie & Clyde is good for summer clothing, bathing suits and fun shoes. They even have decent…read moreselection of designer jeans and if you go towards the end of the summer they usually have some great sales. Whenever I'm in Block Island I pop in here to pick up a last minute piece. But don't bother going here if you want Block Island gear like hats, tees, sweatshirts, etc. They don't carry that kind of stuff.

I go to Block Island all the time and always make the time to go into B & C. They have an awesome…read moreselection of Lilly Pulitzer shorts, bathing suits and even some great stuff from Free People. I wish they had one on the CT shoreline. If you ever find something you love that they are out of in your size, just ask Kelly or one of the other girls - they are all lovely and very helpful.

What a cool, repurposed space! In years past, the Empire Emporium was simply a movie theater. Now,…read morewhile they still play featured films, local artisans use the area surrounding the interior of the building to humbly showcase their talented handiwork on simple wooden shelves. Inventory varies and includes anything from vintage clothing, framed pictures featuring sea glass and driftwood to gluten free cookies. The prices are extremely reasonable, and it feels good to support the local community. The manager and her young daughter greeted my sister and I with big smiles, making us feel instantly at ease. Upon cashing out, the manager shared a bit about the local artist who made the cool t-shirt I bought. I got stopped by many people asking where I had found the shirt since it was such a unique design. This market is such a cool place. It's easy to overlook and assume it's only a movie theater so if you're looking to escape the crowds and take your time, this is the place to go. Top notch service to boot! Shop local! Support the community!

Year after year on BI, Carolyn, the curator/owner, never disappoints with her beautiful collection…read moreof fine clothing housewares soaps jewelry paintings pillows rugs books furniture and more. One year I bought two antique milking stools. Last year delicate earrings. This year beautifully designed tea towels, goat milk soaps and fabulous soft pants with hand blocked mermaids on the back of each leg. Not the usual bi tees or typical name brand items in this store. See for yourself.

Awesome store! Beautiful pottery. Cool jewelry. And the owner is very nice. Love it!read more

I've been a fan of The Mad Hatter for, 30 or 40 years!!!…read more my favorite hats are still being enjoye. Heading to the Block just after the 4th. Can't wait to make TMH my first stop!

The Mad Hatter has been a Block Island staple for years. It's a great place to shop for serious…read moreand not so serious hats. They are super friendly and encourage browsing. I have a small head and my husband has a large head (no, it doesn't look that funny when we're walking down the street) but they can accommodate both of us at reasonable prices. Another great reason to go to Block Island.