I'm surprised Yelp doesn't have this convenience store listed yet!…read more This neighborhood doesn't really have a lot of convenience stores so this is in a good location. There's Walgreens I suppose, but the lines are always long and maybe sometimes you just want to play the lotto. There's also a deli on Horace Harding Expressway by the gas station if you want to walk over there. Anyway, decent spot if you just want to quickly pick things up.

This place is truly a multi-purpose space. It's a café, boba shop, plant store,…read morechocolatier/dessert shop and convenience/snack store. I happened to be in the neighborhood trying out the new Chinese take out spot next door and saw that Angie's Convenience Store didn't have any reviews listed on Yelp. So, while I waited for my food, I decided to peruse Angie's. For all the hats that this store wears, it still feels very spacious and has a nice layout. The plants sold here range from $5 and up. It looks like the chocolate and candies are homemade (but I'm not positive) and are sold my weight. They certainly don't look like they are mass produced or came out of a box. The snack and convenience area has the usual chips, gum, candy selection that you would see in any local bodega. I decided to order a Mango Slush Boba drink. This is my go-to order whenever I'm trying out a new spot. I don't think any real fruit was used in the drink, but it still tasted pretty good. Also, I liked the very fine consistency of the slush. If I'm ever in this neighborhood again, I wouldn't mind coming back to try other items in their drink menu. And I'm very curious to try their chocolates.

Newly renovated convenience store. The new owners took over from this elderly Chinese couple who…read moreran a candy/lotto store. The place is newly renovated so it looks pretty nice. I usually get ny daily lotto tickets here and occasionally grab a bubble tea. Yes, this random lotto store has bubble teas. It's not the best, but it'll do for a quick sugar fix. The owner is nice and friendly.

The cards are 50% off retail price! That's great. I feel like greeting cards are one of the biggest…read morescams and I hate paying like $9 for a card so it was nice that we could find nice cards for reasonable prices here. We got a few wedding cards here and each card was like $2 or so. The store is a little narrow though and there was a surprisingly high number of patrons here on a Friday afternoon. Popular joint! The cashier at the front (may be the owner) was super nice.

CFL. Canadian Football League? No no no. Cards For Less! There's always some reason to buy a card…read morefor someone. Hopefully you're honing in on the positive, happy times, but even sad, solemn moments can call for a card and CFL helps out with that, most of the time. I mean, you care about those lovely humans in your life so show em some love with a card, right? Until you go to CVS or the Hallmark store and you're spending $6 on a piece of paper! Maybe a handmade gesture? Well before you go that far, at least try CFL where you'll find a decent birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas, or any other card you might need for half of that $6 charge. I will say the cards aren't of the highest, most elaborate, or clever quality. Therein lies the moment where you ponder if it's worth the extra dollars to buy something with a little more oomph. Though for the most part, these cards get the job done. There's also plenty of odds and ends, random collectibles, and of course your lotto and scratch off tickets which can round out the card purchase nicely. I've found service to be hit or miss here. Just last week two women behind the counter didn't acknowledge a woman who had walked up for a good 30 seconds as they continued their convo until the woman had to make herself known. A little frustrating to watch, though sometimes you'll get service with a smile. Overall, it's a 3.5 kind of deal, but I'm rounding up because when I think about getting a card for someone, I usually go here. You'll get a reasonable message at a nice little price. Though, if it's a super duper special day you're celebrating, you might want to cough up the extra George Washingtons and head to Hallmark. I have a tough choice ahead with V-Day coming!

The Paper Store has more than 100 stores across the U.S. The Paper Store offers an ever-changing…read morecollection of products, spanning fashion, beauty essentials, home décor, jewelry, and more. There are top brands like Stanley, Jellycat, the trending Dubai Chocolate Bar, and so much more. This Paper Store is located in Lake Success Shopping Center. Lake Success Shopping Center offers a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and services with ample parking. The store is very organized and you can spend hours here looking at everything. The staff welcomed me in and I enjoyed browsing.

I loved the selection they had there even though I came to buy a greeting card. The folks at…read morecheckout were very friendly. Things are more on the pricey side but they have so much to offer in their selection. It's a hallmark greeting card store too with Christmas ornaments!

I love painting pottery stores. There aren't many of them anymore. So I was happy when I found Mud…read moreGenius in Bayside. This store is a little small. So when the place is full or there's a lot of kids, it can be noisy. But it's too be expected. There's also a couple small dogs in the store. They keep to themselves. They had a decent selection of pottery to choose from. However, I think we wished there was a little more. We wanted to paint some of the marvel characters that we saw in a picture and also saw as a finished product on the shelf, but they were sold out. It's $8 to sit and then the price of the pottery on top of it. It's not cheap, but you're paying for the entertainment of it, the experience and memories, as well as, bringing home a one of a kind painted pottery. Additionally, there's a credit card fee if you pay with credit card. So I opted to pay in cash. Owners/staff are friendly. The staff offered suggestions on how to start painting (e.g. sketching out my design with a pencil first). But be patient, the owners have broken English. It didn't bother me, but I could see how it may be frustrating for others. Overall, we had a nice time at Mud Genius.

I wanted to like this place. After all, there are few paint-your-own-pottery places left as any…read morequick Google search will tell you. Sadly it was a frustrating experience and I am left wondering if it's this place only functions when the wife of the husband/wife team is at the helm. When she appeared she at least made an effort at customer friendliness. We went in on a weekday. I asked for an ice cream bowl. The husband's owner pointed to the shelves. I said I looked and could he help. He pointed to them again. No help. Sigh. I pick out a big item for my 8-year-old. We sit down. He proceeds to lecture my kid on using a big brush so he will finish faster. Is fast the goal here? It was overbearing and he didn't get any social cues to back off. More people come in -- a 5 and 8-year-old. He insists they sit together even though there's plenty of space because as he says: "this way I don't have to keep walking back and forth." It's a small shop people. Now we are crowded next to a 5-year-old who has ants in his pants and is ready to climb the walls. Relaxing it was not. Then there's the dog, which they keep in the store. I don't mind dogs, but some do. One such customer said her kid was afraid and could they put the dog away. He is put in the back only to keep coming back out or yap. Now we have to listen to the drama unfolding. But, I think the final straw, after enduring all this was that when I asked for a fine point brush because all the brushes out had bristles that were worn out I was informed customers ruined them so that's what they had. The message here: We can't have nice things and neither can you. I get kids are the main customers but it's an art shop and I KNOW brushes are not that expensive that you can't keep some aside for adults who are trying to do some more detailed work. So, no, it wasn't much fun, and it was sure as hell not relaxing. We won't be back.

This place has already been here for two years? Everything still looks brand new!…read more This outlet center has a very relaxed, laid-back vibe. They even have outdoor games like checkers, chess, and ping-pong tables, making it a nice place to spend some time beyond shopping. As of July, stores include Valentino, AllSaints, Tumi, Thom Browne, Lululemon, The North Face, Zadig & Voltaire, and more. Every employee we spoke with was genuinely friendly and seemed happy to be there. Even the security guards smiled as we walked by. If you're looking for a nice, leisurely stroll while browsing luxury brands in a relaxed atmosphere, this is a great place to visit. Parking was even free, although I'm not sure how long that will last.

My excitement to come today is same feeling as in my first time of visiting this place. I love this…read moreshopping village. It is nice in terms that it is not as crowded when you go to mall or factory outlet so I could shop with ease, less stress and am taking all the time. There are added opened stores in comparison to last visit and that is a good sign. There are sale prices ( 30-50 % off ) on racks for some stores we visited. There are new restaurants that opened now for business. As always, the seasonal decorations are beautiful. The place is well maintained. There are weekly events and entertainment to look forward for each visit. Parking is free. Great location.

The best place to get good Asian food after getting famished from Asian grocery shopping. The…read more(fried) chikin is amazing as is the spicy beef soup.

Food is good, and portions are nice,but price is a bit on the higher side . There are plenty of…read moredifferent dishes you can select from,and the area is always kept super clean. The service is nice the cashier is super nice.

Pretty decent outdoor shopping area in Fresh Meadows. The biggest store is Kohl's, followed by a…read moreMichael's just across the street. The Kohl's shares a parking lot with a few other smaller shops (including a pet store and a Modell's), as well as the Fresh Meadows movie theater and Hooters. There's also a few banks, a GameStop, a CVS, and a stationary store, so it's definitely a place where you can get a lot of errands done in one go. As far as food, there's also a Boston Market, a Red Mango, and a Starbucks on the Kohl's side, and an Applebee's, Qdoba, and Haagen Dazs across the street. So needless to say they're definitely hitting dessert out of the park, but I'd like to see more interesting dining options in the area.