So I found this little gem by happen stance when I was looking for good coffee while in the area…read more It is right next to a very popular coffee/smoothie bar and I HIGHLY recommend you stop on in after you grab a smoothie or coffee. Locally made crafts/gifts/cards and the store is filled to the brim with lovely things! Good to note: If you put 50 Pleasant street Norwich in your GPS it will take you to the back of the building which is the wrong side. Go past pleasant st and the parking lot is on your left! Or search for Dexters smoothie and Coffee vault. The location is a little odd but definitely a hidden gem!

Artists pour their heart, soul and energy into each and every item they produce.... each so…read moreunique... with a story to tell. It's hard to walk away from this store coz it's so cute n adorable and evokes an interest just from the outside and makes you curious on what you may find inside... its quite small .. a hodgepodge of wonderful handmade crafts all made locally in CT... makes for a one of a kind gift... I bought some whimsical clips and rings for the kids and they weren't priced too high which makes it all the more wonderful.... hard to list what you can find coz there are just too many knick knacks but to give you an idea handmade greeting cards, seasonal items... earrings, lip balm holders, hand carved stone animals...you can spend a good lot of time if you enjoy things like this. Also, when you purchase goods from local artisans, you're supporting their business, which helps strengthen the local economy.

9/19/25 - all sorts of unique gifts, refrigerator magnets, kitchen utensils. Many of them have four…read moreletter words imprinted. You could say they are gag items. That's why I didn't take a lot of pictures here. You don't know who's looking over your shoulder. =) Most of them are not that expensive .

What a fun store! This gift emporium has definitely something for anyone...from hats to cards to…read moregourmet soaps to novelty items to boardgames, and much more !! The space was very nicely decorated and very inviting. The prices were reasonable and some of the merchandise here, I had not seen at other stores before..very unique selections. Some of the kitchen oven mittens and kitchen towels were just hilarious. Many of the books are funny and fun to read and browse at the same time...some were food and kitchen related, some were just weird ?!?? LOL.. A great place to find a nice gift for a loved one. Check it out...

If you're into anime, you've gotta check this place out. It's packed with figures, plushies, manga,…read moresnacks from Japan, and all kinds of cool collectibles. Last time I went, I grabbed some imported ramen and a cute pair of chopsticks. I'm planning to bring my kids next time since they're obsessed with anime and ramen. I thought it was cool that they have a little spot where you can make your ramen right there, and some people were even eating outside on the patio, it just adds to the whole vibe. I did notice that some stuff, like the Hello Kitty ramen I usually get at Target, was more expensive here, but honestly, the variety, the atmosphere, and how nice the staff is make it worth stopping by. We'll definitely be back, and I'll probably end up buying even more stuff next time.

Very cool store! I heard so many great things about it and I couldn't wait to visit. If you like…read moreanime , this place is for you! Snacks, books and so many other fun things to discover and enjoy. My daughter ended up buying a collectible item and the price was very reasonable.

This establishment has a vast array of handmade imported Polish ceramics…read more Dinnerware, serving dishes, S&P shakers, candlesticks, etc. See the photos. It's almost a shame to cover the beautiful patterns by putting food on them, and hiding them. There are various price points, simple and elaborate patterns. Something for everyone. The staff is helpful and carefully wraps your purchase as if it was for them.

What a jewel! The ceramics are all hand made in Poland --utterly beautiful! The service was super…read morefriendly and helpful. So many designs to choose from. Great Christmas gifts for friends and family!

We have always enjoyed stopping by to check out the gifts and clothing at the seaport gift shop…read more This year was no different: some delightful nautical-themed purchases for ourselves and friends, and some shirts for the family. Everything seems well-made. The upstairs remains closed off, and as a result of that and the expansion of the snack area the space for exhibits is a bit smaller than some years back. But times move on... We like visiting, and we usually find something we want.

I've been coming to Mystic Seaport Shoppes since I was a little girl with my parents. Then brought…read moremy own children regularly until they were old enough to make their own plans (I happen to know THEY have brought their boyfriends/girlfriends there, so evidently they too know how special a place it is)... well today my father and I ventured out for the day. Many of the stores have changed over the years, and more than a handful have stood the test of time & remain every bit as special. One thing you can always count on is delicious beach town like, special foods like fudge, fudge covered apples, ice cream... a variety of restaurants. This time there was a whole shop with unique honeys that you can sample and next door one with olive oils. If you haven't gone here, you must. It's right next to the aquarium.

Walked into this little shop for the first time today, mid November 2022. They RUDELY DEMANDED I…read moreput on a mask, and I of course refused. The talking head in there threatened to call the police! Twice. She then told us to get out. Seriously? I REFUSE to inhale my own recycled air/bacteria. #FollowTheScience What a joke! I can't believe these "lefty-loos" are still requiring masks in their store. I guess they didn't get the memo that most people are NOT putting up with this old C-bull$hit anymore. Seriously, who wears them unless you're walking into a doctors office? They lost a ton of business today. #HardNO #WTFU

AMAZING store, HUGE & selection jewelry, some of which is hard to find. Tarot/ oracle cards and…read morerelated supplies, incense gifts ect. Also a great selection of books for the novice or expert on a wide range of topics. I even bought a 2ft brass diety there. I always find something. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and intuitive, down to earth. Always happy to take anything out of the cases for you to look at. I hear the mediums are great I'm going to make an appointment for sure. Rock on!

I have been going to this shop for many years! I never skip it when coming to our seasonal cottage…read more because it's my favorite shop at the beach! It has evolved over the years to a combination of old, vintage, and new and every time I come I purchase something that warms my heart. It's so therapeutic! There is furniture, lighting, architectural salvage, and home decor for every single style home! Each booth/dealer has their own style and the prices are very competitive. Make it a point to visit this beautiful shop next time you are in Old Saybrook, CT. You will always return after that first visit!

Have been to many antique stores over the years and this one was more home decor by local creators…read morethan antiques. The service was nice, the worker at the front greeted my party and was friendly. The selection however was less antiques as it was small artists selling their goods. The antiques that were present were vastly overpriced for the quality and item itself. Felt like I would be making a big commitment to buy anything.

We really enjoyed the artworks displayed here. A bit disorganized. Not everything is priced but…read morewell worth the stop especially if you are looking for a unique piece of wall art or coins. The items that were priced were just a bit too expensive. Fun to browse, though.

Never again! Nick the owner is a lowdown Jeckyl & Hyde! The woman behind the counter (his…read moredaughter?) was fine but even she cannot control this shyster. Frankly it's time for this man to retire before he drives away any more potential customers. My sisters and our children have dollhouses & there were several minis in a locked cabinet on the upper floor of Hey-Day. Most were stuffed into boxes on the bottom (you cannot see what they are) so we asked if the cabinet could be unlocked. Nick came upstairs & unlocked it. He spent the next 25 minutes in a breathless ramble about his ENTIRE life story... talked incessantly, barely drew breath & said repeatedly "Those things won't cost much, I got them in the 70's when a dollhouse store closed. I'll give you a BIG deal on everything. You can have a lot of that for free if you buy enough of it. Take all you like... " This entire time my husband & I sorted through old, dusty, dirty boxes (with several dead bugs inside) in a case filled with cobwebs. Plastic bags on some of these minis were so old & brittle they literally fell apart when touched- the floor had shards of brittle plastic bags all over it when we were done. Most of the minis were junk, with no value but we thought the kids would like a few pots, pans, dishes & used one of the lids of the filthy boxes to gather our selections. When finished, we returned every box to the cabinet, carefully arranged it (better than before) & made sure we didn't break anything. It took almost 30 minutes & when we were done our hands were black & we had dirt on the front of our shirts. We were ready to pay but Nick would NOT STOP YAMMERING, so we walked out & made our way downstairs. He followed, repeating "I'll give you a good deal! It won't cost much but you need to pay in cash". (HE WANTED TO CHEAT THE TAX MAN! Pay in cash = no State of CT taxes!) Downstairs we met his daughter & she pulled out a sales slip & began sorting through the box to tally the items with price stickers. My husband gave her a tiny glass duck from a downstairs case & they said they would throw it in for free. That was where decency stopped & the shady circus began! Nick, "Mr. Jeckyll" a seemingly "friendly chatterbox" turned into "Mr. Hyde"! Folks, you had to be there to experience the nightmare that followed! He insisted we be charged full price for everything! There was only one quality item in our lot marked $25. on the outside of the box and on the item itself it was marked $25. along with an $18. markdown sticker. Both OLD stickers were placed on the item BY THE FORMER DOLLHOUSE SHOP OWNER but Nick didn't like that the item had been marked down so he LIED and claimed HE put the "sales price" on the bottom of the item. No, he did not! He didn't even know or believe the $18. sticker was there until we showed him! At this point, it began to dawn on me that this guy is a shyster, a con man. He led us to believe he would sell us the little box of cheap, dirty minis for a steep discount. Most everything was marked $1. $2. $3. but he told his daughter "Those are all $5.00". What? For 25 minutes he insisted we were going to get a steep discount but now he's trying to charge us MORE than the sticker prices? He kept repeating "I have to get my money!" to his daughter. I wasn't born yesterday. It slowly dawned on me that this guy was shady. Shocked & disgusted, I almost walked out! When she realized this she tried to make him stop but he kept ranting that he had to "make money!" I removed a few minis from the box, having decided I would only buy a few and not let him get away with his filthy sham but his daughter clearly understood what he was doing. I explained the story he fed us upstairs & said we'd pay $30-$40. for the lot. She nodded & assured me she would take care of me. She must know he does this & she kept telling him "I have this", "I'll take care of it", etc but he would not back off. He pawed through the box insisting on OUTRAGEOUS prices until the total came to a whopping $70. for 1970's JUNK minis with little to no value, nothing collectible. They'd been rotting in that grimy, dusty cobweb cabinet for YEARS & he says "It will all be sold come summer". Another obvious lie! Finally we had enough & walked out. HE CHASED US TO OUR CAR shouting "How much do you want to pay!" but by then his lies made a transaction impossible. I wasn't giving him a dime after his failed money-grubbing bait & switch routine! LIE & CHEAT SOMEONE ELSE "MR. HYDE"! I'll NEVER go back! AVOID & BEWARE! Nobody forced your empty promises of a discount, it was all part of your slimy scheme. You should have honored your promise & made an easy $40. but your word is as good as the DIRT in your filthy cabinet! May your worthless minis ROT in that case another 39 years! This is how he deals with cheap minis! You would be a fool to trust him with gold, silver & jewelry transactions! AVOID THIS STORE LIKE THE PLAGUE!