Need a gift for any occasion? Well check out this very cool store in the back left corner of the…read moreShoppes at Farmington Valley. Anything you can possibly need for your gift or visit is here. Greeting cards, toys, clothing, knick knacks and all sorts of stuff, jewelry, home décor, candy, plus ribbons and bows and wrapping paper. The store is big and bright and gorgeous.

This is an amazing pseudo-Hallmark! It has everything a Hallmark needs - cards, jewelry, bags, and…read morethe holiday decorations you never knew you needed. Considered Hallmarks in this area are dropping like flies, this is a pleasant find for someone who still sends out cards for every major holiday. As already posted, they do have a gift for every occasion, and surely a gift for anyone you may need to shop for. You are able to use your Hallmark card and coupons on Hallmark merchandise.

While trying to kill some time, I decided to check this store out for the first time & see if they…read morehad some cute notebooks or interesting materials. From the name, I was picturing something related to The Office, where they sell various types of high-end paper products. Additionally, I had recently watched a show based in NY, that had an actual store catered to writers, list keepers, etc. So I had expectations set. When I stepped in, I realized it was a Hallmark store on steroids. I'm not saying I was disappointed, just wrong. The store has many great items. Fashionable clothing, trinkets, gadgets, games, books, cards & feminine notebooks sprinkled in between. I did make a purchase & found some interesting items that I may return for later. The store itself is well maintained, properly staffed & customer service is very pleasant.

I like the products here. I needed to kill some time in the area, and I always like gifts,…read morestationery, knick-knacks, etc. I bought some slippers for myself and a small gift for a friend. There are two prior reviews on Yelp in which people gave a low rating and said it was because staff wasn't friendly or helpful. In light of this, I feel bad writing what I came here to write, but: I found the staff intrusive. I was greeted when I came in, and asked if I was looking for anything special, which was fine. I said I was just browsing. But the same employee circled back to me several more times to say she liked what I picked out, suggested other things, etc. I wanted to say "Seriously, just let me look around in peace!" I'm sure she was instructed by store management to be helpful and friendly, but it was too much, in my opinion.

My shopping experience at Chokaico in the Riverdale Shops was first class. Chokaico is a gorgeous…read morespecialty chocolate shop, specializing in single origin beans for chocolate, bonbons, truffles, hot cocoa and bars. They also have coffee and I think frozen treats. I didn't catch his name, but I think the owner helped me. He certainly had the pride of an owner. He was top tier friendly, engaging and helpful. He said he is from Ecuador and many of the beans used in the chocolate come from Ecuador. This was one of the best customer service experiences I've had this year. Any type of business. Before buying a bunch of holidays gifts, I tried a number of chocolate samples. They were obviously very high quality. There were a number of artistic chocolate pieces. Like one in the shape of a high heel shoe. I had a black iced coffee that was very good. I love Chokaico. They have my high recommendation. 5 Stars

Fernando is an amazing person to learn from and a great host! His chocolate was rich and delicious…read moreand he does a great job helping with tasting notes. We got some of the 70% chocolate and because I was so intrigued and he was a great chocolate coach, I asked him for his espresso drink of choice. He served up a double shot mocha with oat milk and chocolate shavings on top and it was the perfect French hot chocolate silkiness with the bold espresso flavors! Highly recommend!!!

Continuing my search for a manicure product, I decided to see if this CVS of Avon would have any in…read morestock. Unfortunately I didn't find it here. This CVS is the first retailer in this shopping plaza. It is very well stocked. They even have fresh roses by the register. Most of the new releases are already on the shelves, no special displays. I was very surprised to find Pat McGrath Makeup at this CVS. Pat McGrath is a high end brand I typically find at Sephora. Additionally they also have some high end skincare here. I haven't used their pharmacy or their photo department. This is a nice CVS I would be sure to return to in the future.

Sweta is a very dedicated employee . She delivers excellent customer service. 10/10. She went out…read moreof her way to provide help and problem solving with my CVS app. Thank you.

This experienced happened in December and I gave the company a good period of time to respond to me…read moreand they haven't, so I'm putting my warning out to any new potential shoppers. TLDR: They do not put the proper prices on their tags so when you arrive at the register they expect you to pay a higher amount than indicated on the tag because they have to "go by the price in the system." They hands down have one of the best ski/snowboard apparel selections in all of CT, but with shady pricing like this, I'll take my business elsewhere. In the end I found the same items I was looking for at a place in PA. This is my email complaint: "I just spent about an hour and a half in your Avon store. I had a wonderful experience with the gentleman helping me decide between two different sets of ski pants and jackets. After working it through with him to decide on the final choices I went to the register. I purchased pants and a jacket totaling $620 then I realized that the jacket came up priced at $60 more than it should have. The tag on the jacket says $300 and your system said $360. The person who was ringing me out would not honor the $300 price as shown on the tag. As a result, I returned the entire order. And I'm very disappointed in my experience. I've purchased from you before and I appreciate the large selection of options that you have and I'm really disappointed that because the price was not marked appropriately that I would be the one that would take the hit and not you.

Bob's Sport Chalet, STAY AWAY, don't do business with this creepy owner…read more I ordered two very expensive items and they never arrived. I contacted customer service and the same person, a man always answers the phone. I'm assuming it's the owner. He told me he would check on the order and get back to me. He never got back to me. Weeks went by and finally I contacted my credit card company and filed a dispute. I just happened to be at the post office picking up another package and when they went back to get it, when they came back out the postal worker said "oh do you know you have another package here for you?" The package from Bob's Sport Chalet had been sitting at the post office for weeks. The man in Customer Service never followed up on the package and it's whereabouts. I immediately contacted customer service at Bob's Sport Chalet and was treated extremely rude and yelled at by the same man that I spoke to in the beginning. (The Owner). Bob's Sports Chalet is owned and managed by Bill and Belinda Gonsalves of Bristol CT. The success of the business is by emphasizing the quality of service. I can't believe they have the nerve to put this in their ads in on their website. He very specifically said he would not give me a refund and they don't deal with people who file a dispute. He hung up the phone. I called back numerous times only to be hung up on again and be cursed out. He's a despicable man and a bully! I'm out almost $500, no fault of my own. The owner didn't care that the items were brand new packages and were sitting at the post office and it was not my fault that they were never delivered. I had every right to file a dispute. This is a horrible business and as you can see if you read the other yelp reviews, it's happened to many others. Please stay as far away from this company as possible, if you value your money and have any Integrity. This company doesn't care about their customers at all!

Michaels a is great place if you're into any sorts of baking, arts, and crafts. I used to go all…read morethe time back in high school and college to buy supplies for my art classes; painting, sketching, ceramics, photography, etc. I even used to buy their shirts which were pretty cheap to tie-dye. Now all the rage is around cricut; they have an aisle with all the supplies you need. I even bought fake flowers and various of other items for my wedding (super budget/DIY wedding and I'm proud of it). I also buy yarn for knitting and supplies for embroidering. They have kids craft too which my toddler loves. They offer custom framing and helium balloons; their website allows for customization options. When I went, I saw a room for where they offer classes; summer camp are offered and birthday parties can be hosted at the stores. There are 1,252 Michaels in the US and Canada. I think it's a great store for the artsy and crafty people; even if you're not artsy/crafty it's fun to look at. Don't forget to check their website for coupons!

Good store overall. The sales associates I dealt with were great, but I have to note the…read moreextraordinarily poor customer service from the manager working on Sunday morning 12/7/2025. Condescending tone and dismissive attitude in front of other customers on an attempted return of one $10 item out of a much larger order. Missed an opportunity to shine and build a relationship.

Coco Lily is a beautiful independently owned boutique in Avon…read more Here you can find unique decor for your home, clothing items for men and women as well as baby. The layout of the store is nicely spread out, and there is plenty of natural light coming through. Two very popular high end items I've noticed in the store are the Golden Goose sneakers and The Barefoot Dreams blankets. Both of these can be found at popular retailers, if you're in the market why not check out a small business like Coco Lily! There's also some beautiful summer dresses formal or casual for women. They have a whole section of entertaining gifts, for a host or your self. I was truly impressed by Coco Lily, they will even wrap your gift for you.

I just went into Coco Lily on Friday for a wonderful two day sale and purchased a lovely, stylish…read moreSave the Duck trench coat for only $50. Coco Lily carries premium, sophisticated investment clothes that are normally expensive but always worth it based on long term value. However, their sales are especially great. Overall, it is a charming boutique with approachable and knowledgeable staff that truly enjoy helping their customers!

My mom just got diagnosed with cancer and started her chemo treatments. We knew we had to start…read morelooking for options for her inevitable hair loss and ended up ordering a few wigs online to prepare but nothing fit as expected. Frustrated and let down, we searched online for wig shops in the area to try them on in person and saw Elizabeth Nicole Wig Studio. We were able to get scheduled for a free consultation that week which was a relief and perfect timing given how much longer we had. Elizabeth was so welcoming and knowledgeable about the entire process since she herself had gone through it. The consultation was full of valuable information in terms of the different types of wigs, how to care for them, how to check for hair loss, and the reassuring fact that she would buzz my mom's hair and custom fit her wig when the time came. In a situation where you don't have much control over the outcome, we found peace of mind with the little we could plan for: Hair loss. Fast forward a couple weeks and my mom did start experiencing hair loss around the time Elizabeth predicted. We set a date and my mom went in the appointment with hair (falling out of course but still presentable) and out with a beautiful custom wig after Elizabeth made an otherwise terribly emotional and draining experience of shaving my mom's head, one we will look back with fond memories. We are so grateful for this studio and the light and strength Elizabeth was able to provide our family during a time of uncertainty and sadness. I will never forget the look on my Mom's face of joy, peace and content when she left Elizabeth's studio. Thank you so so much, Elizabeth! You are doing amazing work and we are so blessed to be on this journey with you.

Elizabeth and Arielle are the very sweetest women you could ever come across - which is…read moreexceptionally wonderful when you're going through something nobody wants to go through. Unfortunately I am in a position where I have lost my hair but I feel very fortunate to have found the Elizabeth Nicole Wig Studio to help me during this. My wig is beautiful and Elizabeth provides extensive knowledge to help you choose, and then very detailed explanation to help you take care of it. On top of that, both these wonderful women very clearly care about the women coming through the door. I appreciate their truly sincere support and determination to help me as much as they can through not just my hair loss but the battle causing it. I cannot recommend them enough.

What a great addition to Avon!! Lesa and her staff are just incredibly talented. Lesa helped me…read morechoose the perfect material to cover my living room wing chairs! I wasn't sure how they would turn out since it would be such a dramatic change ....from dark, tufted, upholstered chairs to bright patterned, fitted, smooth slipcover! She encouraged me to go with it!! Well I did!!! It has changed our living room and brought our room into the 21st century!! I lLOVE IT!! AND SO DOES EVERYONE ELSE THAT COMES IN! I am so impressed with her work and work room!! And Lesa is just an easy, delightful, warm ,friendly ,talented decorator to work with!! Of course I highly recommend Whit Interiors and Lesa!!!

From the owner: With more than 20 years of experience in the fashion and design fields, Lesa Lewis-Whittingham…read morefounded Whit Interiors to share her talents with her Avon neighbors. We create custom window treatments, home décor, and upholstery from a thoughtfully curated selection of fabric and accessories. Our diverse styles, exceptional execution, and focus on our clients' needs and wants is what will keep you coming back every time you want to update your interior style. Everyone should have a home they love, and we're here to help.