There was a time when visiting a mall meant certain stores acted like foundations that other stores…read morewould pop up around. East Meets West is one such store. Whether it's this mall or Woodbridge, "East Meets West" is a fun store to visit. I generally go here to get incense but they have so much more than that. Their other offerings include various Hamsas you can hang up, crystals, rocks, sage kits, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, charms, dream catchers and more. It doesn't matter if you believe in the various spiritual beliefs represented by this store, some of this stuff is just pretty decor. The store is basically a rectangle with shelves and islands in the middle. The cashier is off to the right in the middle. The cashier I dealt with was super friendly and I saw her helping the customer before me with a great deal of patience. This store used to be on the first floor, but they moved up to the second floor and as part of that move they upgraded the decor a bit. There's a fun neon sign at the entrance and a gigantic dream catcher hangs in one window with other items. Before you even walk in the store front seems to promise a unique store experience in a mall mostly dominated by department stores and clothing shops. I wound up getting some "short" incense that were nicely priced (20 for $5 I believe). I also bought a sticker for $2. "East Meets West" is a classic part of the mall experience and I definitely recommend dropping by!

I always love going to this store. I wish I could buy most of the items there speak to my soul. The…read morestaff there are always helpful, spiritual, and it's a good time. Yesterday the staff let me take her pic and said I could get a discount for posting a review.

One of our favorite stores in town. Such a cool variety of gifts and various home goods. They…read morealways have products that are holiday themed or in line with the seasons, so there is always something new in the store. You can find something for anyone here, including baby gifts. The staff is always really friendly.

Found so many wonderful gifts at this shop! Went in for one thing and wound up getting a bunch of…read moreother gifts checked off my list! The store owner was very helpful. I even joined the points program

I was so excited to hear Populu recently opened in Edison! I can't get enough of Asian beauty &…read moreskincare and this place was a haven for the latest and trending products! After my recent trip to Japan I was bummed I wouldn't be able to restock on my favorite products anytime soon until I came across this place! They had a great selection of makeup, skincare, and beauty products to choose from! They were a great price range compared to trying to find them on Amazon! The aesthetic was so ADORABLE too! Between the pink shopping carts, claw machines, and overall set up, this place radiated good vibes!

Poplulu is an Asian supermarket and beauty store that recently opened up in Edison, NJ…read more The store is overwhelmingly cute and you'll spend quite some time just looking at all of the merchandise. Even the packaging for everything was so cute that you didn't want to open it! In the future, I hope they can add better signage because it can be tricky to find what you're looking for. Stop by to shop if you're looking for any of the following: *Asian cosmetics- They have everything from makeup to skin care to hair care. There's a few well-known Korean and Japanese brands like innisfree, peripera, and more. Testers for makeup products are available! *Asian snacks- Towards the back of the store, you'll be able to see aisles of ramen, mochi, candy, chips, drinks, etc. There's a lot of unique snacks for good prices. *Toys - There's a small section selling character collectibles from popular Japanese culture, plushies, claw machines, and more. There's a bunch of other miscellaneous items like slippers, luggage, silverware, etc. Oh... and they have pink shopping carts! I'm a sucker for pink.

I love this little store! The other day I had wall sconces on my mind but, as usual, when you're…read moreactually looking for something, it can be rather hard to find. I wanted sconces that would hold taper candles, not the electric sort that leave you having to hide the trailing cord. So I decide to run to Sweet Magnolia to replace a candle that had recently burnt out completely when, lo and behold!, there is the most gorgeous pair of gold-leafed wall sconces hanging right before my eyes! This is why I love Sweet Magnolia - you can find such elegant pieces here when you least expect it. I also appreciate that their prices don't put a huge dent in your wallet. $58 for the pair? I'll take them! The store also carries the greatest soy candles ever by Aquiesse which last a rather long time and come in several delightful fragrances. They also carry an array of other home goods - Forte teas, place settings, bath and body products, stationery, baby gifts, and jewelry. Definitely a great little shop for finding last minute gifts or a treat for yourself. I've seen similar items at other stores like Anthropologie for twice the price, so why not patronize a local entrepreneur instead?

My all time favorite boutique in the neighborhood! Maureen, the owner, has the best taste and keeps…read morereally cute things in stock. Whenever I need a little gift for someone (or myself) I know I can find it! To top it off she's really friendly, and always up for a chat. It is really nice to be able to shop local and we are lucky we have a boutique like Sweet Magnolia in the neighborhood.

Wandered in to see what this place was all about and was pleasantly surprised! This shop has a…read morelittle bit of everything in an organized fashion. Perfect store for gifts. Will totally be back

Went to the grand opening of the Uncharted store. The store is very spacious. It has a variety of…read moreclothes, kitchenware, jewelry, home and gifts to get. It is very much similar to The Paper Store, but more focused on gifts and clothes. There is also a small section of greeting cards if needed. They have two fitting rooms behind the jewelry area. You will need to grab an associate to let you in. The fitting room I went into was very nicely decorated and had a nice big cushioned bench and large mirror. There were plenty of hooks to hang clothes to try on. There is plenty of room to take in a stroller for the mom's shopping with little ones. The store is spaced very well that I had no issue pushing the stroller around. The prices of the merchandise varies depending what you buy. They have a lot of the big name merch like barefoot dreams, UGG and Pura to name a few. The staff all were very nice and welcoming. They were very attentive to greet each customer and able to tidy up areas where customers shopped to keep the store looking nice. Definitely would come back again since they have some cute stuff. For the grand opening (March 29 & 30, 2025) they have free gift cards for the first 100 customers each day and also provide a breakfast treat from Grace's Marketplace. There is also a 40% off coupon online that you can stack with your purchase.

Elaine and her staff always so helpful. It's a true pleasure to shop local. Always lots of…read moreinteresting gifts in her shop.

its a very nice store. lots of different gifts to choose from. i must say the staff was a little…read moretoo chatty. i mean not to sound like a bitch but in NJ we don't want sales people following us and chatting with every item we touch. we just want to browse and possibly buy something. i really liked the selection of cards so i bought a couple cards and some hand cream. i would return becuz i really loved the hand cream.

Stumbled in here during one of the coldest days of the year, primarily just to warm up. Had no…read moreexpectations because, like I said, it was cold, they were the closest place to take shelter and I saw a coffee bar. Anyway, since then I've been back 3 more times; once for breakfast and twice for brunch. And while I'm confessing, the two times for lunch were on subsequent days. Yeah, they're that good. Actually, their chicken salad on a croissant is the best I've ever had and in my advanced years I've had a crapload of chicken salad. The have a nice sized coffee bar, decorated beautifully with some pretty delicious looking pastries. I'm on an anti-sweet phase so I'm basing my opinion on only on appearance. Then there's a seating area when you can eat, served by a friendly attentive staff and an adjacent boutique area where you can purchase housewares, clothing and other cool stuff. I'm not in Maplewood all that often, generally when I'm shopping at the equally awesome City Workshop but when I do, I always make sure to hit up Perch. You should too. 1/2 star deduction because they don't offer fake sugar, just that Stevia crap which is gross.

Whenever I'm in Maplewood, I always stop into Perch Home. It's a quaint Cafe surrounded by…read morebeautiful merchandise (jewelry, apparel, home decor), historical furniture, and very good coffee. The wall frames and Christmas decorations are gorgeous and there are tables, with comfortable seating, on one end of the Cafe. I ordered the following: Matcha White Hot Chocolate (a traditional matcha latte blended with white chocolate sauce), Snickerdoodle Latte (A traditional latte, blended with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla syrup). Both of these were served at the perfect temperature, were richly creamy, and served in large mugs. I also ordered a Carrot Cake Muffin and it was very good. It was moist, each forkful had a decent amount of walnuts, and the frosting was exquisite. Once you're finished with your food, don't forget to stroll through the entire cafe. You'll probably find something that will pique your interest. Either way, try to make time to enjoy it all.

This shop is filled with something unique for everyone! I cannot recommend Dandelion Wishes highly…read moreenough. When you enter, you feel like you are their most important customer and they are always willing to help you find the perfect gift. They have remained diligent in keeping the shop safe for everyone during the pandemic. Prices are reasonable too!

What a gem of a shop! Every inch is filled with high quality little treasures everywhere you look…read more This is definitely the place to go to find a unique gift, or to find a little something special for yourself.

This dollar store is located right on 27 next to the Stop and Shop parking lot on 27 in Highland…read morePark. It's pretty convenient if you need something from the dollar store. That's really the best thing I can say about them. It smells weird and has that odd sort of a mothball smell that dollar store's tend to have. Also not everything in the store was 1.00. It looks like everything totally should be 1.00 though. It's more like a Dollar Tree then it is like a Dollar General or Family Dollar. Lame. The employee was super unfriendly too. I've only been here once and I probably won't be back.

I have been shopping at this little gem of a store for years. This is not one of those chain dollar…read morestores. They make keys, sell helium balloons, lottery tickets, and they always seem to have just what I need. I get gift bags, envelopes, note pads, post-its, pot holders, grill lighters, mesh laundry bags, tools, packing tape, and so much more. Not everything is a dollar, but always a great deal. My best purchase was a pretty glass candy dish for my office waiting room.

They don't sell pants here, which is a shame because if they did, they'd be Fancy Pants…read more This is an adorable greeting cards and stationery store inside the 99 Ranch, and while prices are not cheap (which is why I didn't give it five stars), the service is great, and the selection is massive. They're friendly and in the perfect spot for when you need this kind of thing, and it's locally-owned, so you're much better off spending your money on expensive cards here than on even more expensive cards at Hallmark.

I noticed this shop during a visit to HMart and prompted my tweenager to stop in , because he's a…read morehuge anime fan. However, the prices in this place were well beyond what I was willing to pay. For example, a 2" plastic figure costed $12.99. A Hello Kitty plushy costed $300 - no larger than 20". Similar products are available online for far less.