Cute store located in a small alley on Main Street Mesa, AZ. Quite a few funny plaques that will…read moremake you smile and laugh. Find the perfect gift for the hard to buy person. Nice shop keeper. Free street parking.

I recently wandered into Just Because Gift Shop in downtown Mesa and ended up finding a little…read moretreasure trove. The moment I stepped in I loved the cozy, curated vibe, shelves filled with clever little gifts, stylish home décor, fragrant candles and fun seasonal pieces. The staff greeted me easily and gave helpful recommendations when I asked for 'something nice but not over the top'. I walked out with a beautiful accent piece for my space and a quirky little gift for a friend. If you're looking for a local boutique with personality and thoughtful options, Just Because Gift Shop is absolutely worth a stop.

Such a gem! Great items well priced on clearance outside and so many cute fun and beautiful items…read moreinside. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Clean and well organized. Something for everyone!! There is a Discount Tire right in front so if you need your tires done do them at this location so you can shop here while you wait. There's also an Amazing Jake's in the same center so you can run away while the kids are playing there and get some retail therapy!!

Staff is super helpful and friendly and it's the Best place to shop for gifts!! Love the rustic…read morehutch!

Hong Kong Gifts inside big Mekong Asian market place in Mesa …read more I wandered in after dim sum to buy some gifts . Busy store buzzing with people . Long narrow not a big store but packed with " something for everyone ". Might be a tourist type store in Hong Kong? I believe they also have in the mall near grocery market a very long glass case with many items also for sale maybe easier to view than the store ? The catchy picture/logo of a young hip child in sunglasses is fun . My Vitual vacation to Hong Kong!

It's the day before Valentine's Day and you need a gift for your special someone…read more You open your Yelp app and search "Gifts." This place pops up. Yeah, keep searching, Yelpers. This is not the place to get your significant other something special. Hah! You will want to come here if you've just ate some delicious eats at Mekong Palace or the Mekong Plaza food court and want to walk it off. Walk around, look at all the kitschy things. And if you're still on the Labubu craze, they do sell Labubu clothes here.

I was shocked to hear this business closed last month! It was a fun place to go to. There were so…read moremany vendors and different selections of things that you just don't find anywhere else. It was fun like a scavenger hunt going through each booth trying to find that item. I feel so bad for the vendors and it's a shame that they closed.

Love the concept of this marketplace where individuals rent booth spaces to sell their items. It's…read morenice as the business owners don't have to be there as The Painted Tree handles checkouts for them. There are so many booths here! I think I ended up staying over 2 hours. It's a great place to find gifts as they have a lot of unique and custom items. The prices were very reasonable too. The owner of Sweet Eclair & Desserts was at his booth and handed us butter cookie samples and they were so good that we ended up buying a limoncello and carrot cake slices. Will definitely be come back!

Hello - I have been a regular customer at Mercado Mexico for 20+ years... they have a great…read moreselection of Talavera, glassware, pottery, ironworks, and so much more! It's one of my happy places to unwind from the work day and traffic... worth stopping by to browse their big selection, and be sure to stop by the market next door for some authentic Mexican eats!

Yes I do recommend this place. They have authentic Mexican artesanias and the prices are fair. Good…read morequality and service. I hope they re-open soon. I really want to go back and get more pots for my plants. Great place.

I love Meela. She makes all of her own candles, volitive size and larger, and they smell so good…read more Another thing I like is that the wick does not have a wire in it. This is a woman owned business and I am glad I can support her. Just picked up my 10 custom made for me. Like chips, one is not enough.

Cute little shop with good selection of merchandise. Prices are what you'd expect and you are…read morealways taken care of in a kind and friendly manner. I bought a deck of oracle cards and a couple crystals and was happy with both. Definitely worth checking out if you're interested in this kind of stuff.

I love their products! The story behind the family who create the art is also really lovely! The…read moreowners were responsive and a delight to work with. Will definitely keep an eye on this shop to purchase more art soon.

From the owner: No two of a kind, handmade embroidery and wall canvas art for your home!read more

Changing Hands is not your ordinary bookstore. I've fallen in love with both locations. I initially…read morefound Changing Hands through their Phoenix location which needs a separate review of its own. Both locations have their own unique layout, so you can't even compare them. There is so much to appreciate. This one feels a bit more spacious and I found myself in the store for 2 hours just taking my time looking through the aisles. Immediately upon walking in, I was enamored by their setup and selection of books. They have every genre you can think about. Some sections that caught my eye: a dedicated kids' section and a spot for when special guests come. They're also connected to Wildflower so you can come before or after a sip and bite. Changing Hands is so special because they care about community and also support second hand! Staff is eager to help you out and guide you if you have a specific book in mind. You can bring your well loved books in return for store credit and they're quite generous with the credit. They'll take your books depending on the condition and if they need stock for that book. The cherry on top- I love that I'm supporting a local bookstore. And you even get a stamp card with a discount once you've gotten it all stamped out. Their prices are also affordable, and you can choose from new or used books which is nice. Most of their used books are in pristine condition. I support Changing Hands through and through and am so glad I ran across this bookstore. If you're a book lover, you need to go!

UPDATE: I opened my new book up and MULTIPLE PAGES WERE…read moreRIPPED OUT. Absolutely unacceptable!!! It is OBVIOUS the staff here half ass their jobs as not only was this used book damaged to the point that I won't be able to read it in its entirety, I FOUND SOMEONES TAX DOCUMENTS IN THE BOOK and the staff DIDN'T CARE. This is without a doubt the worst store I have ever been to in my life. I am fuming and will not be coming back, which is incredibly disappointing as I was hoping to support a local business but this store is just an absolute nightmare. Review: The selection was alright at best, but the store was laid out horrifically. I struggled to find any of the books I was interested in, and the staff did not seem interested in helping me in any way. I struggled to find any of the Star Wars books I was interested in as they were just scattered randomly throughout the store whereas every single other bookstore I have been to have franchises that large in their own sections. And it wasn't just the Star Wars books, books from numerous series were scattered randomly across the store making it near impossible to find anything you'd actually want. Want the sequel to your favorite book? Well it's not going to be by the first one in the series, that's for sure. And the prices? Insane!! The used book prices are alright at best, thankfully I was lucky enough to find one decent deal on a book I had already wanted. But it was disappointing nevertheless, as a used paperback from the 90s shouldn't be $8. All of their new books are noticeably more expensive than any other bookstore I've ever been to, at least $5 to $10 more than even Barnes and Noble, who already charge too much IMO. And the staff? Horrifically unwelcoming. There was one or two employees there who made me feel welcome, greeting me on entry and being very polite. But when I found someone's PERSONAL TAX DOCUMENTS in the back of a book, the employee who I handed it off to seemed annoyed that I even acknowledged him, despite the fact that I found something incredibly personal in a used book that should have been checked before it was ever put on the shelf. I have NEVER seen something so unprofessional as I could've gone home with the document and taken this man's SSN (obviously I didn't, that's a felony and I'd rather not go to jail). And the cashier who checked me out seemed annoyed that I was even there. I understand that the economy is rough right now and that working in retail really isn't that fun or fulfilling, but at the same time experiences like that with staff are never fun. Work is hard, but I came in and was nothing but polite, minding my own business as I looked for a good book, so I don't understand why the staff couldn't have at least reciprocated with the slightest bit of positivity or kindness. They were obviously miserable and it made me feel unwelcome and has assured me that I will not be returning to this store. If you are looking for solid deals on books in the suburbs of Phoenix, you are much better off going to Bookmans, Half Price Books, or even Zia Records. Bookmans especially, as their prices on used books are unbeatable. Overall, you're better off skipping this one. While you might be able to find a decent deal, you'll be stuck searching for an hour with little to no help from the staff. It was an incredibly frustrating experience.