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 is the most lovely shop in downtown Cranford! The entire vibe of this store is so welcoming…read moreand cozy. They have everything you could need from books to candles to tea to clothes! I have to stop myself from spending all of my money in here because the pieces they curate are all so tempting. You can tell that everything is carefully selected and displayed to create a beautiful space. They also have fun, unique cards for special occasions. There's also a section in the back just for pets. I love this store and can't wait to go back and buy more wonderful items!

I cant believe there haven't been any reviews of this amazing place yet. I'm so happy to be the…read morefirst. This is the place, the place, to go for all home decor. It is all local. It is all amazing. This place is worth it. I go every weekend at this point and there is something new to discover there. Thank you Hickory and Hill for opening and for doing what you do.

Just a great place to shop for small gifts-maybe you're visiting friends at their shore house, or…read moreyour book club manager has a birthday coming up, or want to gift thank you cards to a new grad. You can always find something suitable here,

Such a cute store and perfect for your gifting needs! They have something for family members,…read morefriends, bridal party, and coworkers. I could spend hours looking at the cards and things they have!

Just like the name says, it's an art gallery and shop boutique. It also functions as part of a…read morerehabilitation program for adults with traumatic brain injuries. There is a public studio in the back where you can walk through and see the various art work done by people who are living with a traumatic brain injury. They have local art on display when you first walk in as well as a featured artist's gallery in back of their cash wrap. Right now until June they're featuring artist Eva Albert's acrylic pieces. It's not as cluttered and cramped as it sounds. The area is spacious and the way the boutique is set up is quite classy. They keep changing their exhibits from month to month too. While some of their jewelry pieces and clothing is splurge worthy there are a lot of nice gifts that are affordable and just as sophisticated. I bought a few things for my mom here for Mother's Day. We were also greeted warmly when we came in and were informed a great deal about the facility. Didn't notice any rudeness with the staff like another yelper on here has mentioned. We weren't dressed to the nines either. Overall the gallery was a great experience.

Gallery U Boutique is a perfect combination of creative art gallery and unique shopping boutique…read more When I first entered this place, I was drawn straight to the adorable merchandise (including high-end brands). The artwork is very unique as well and is located in the front of the gallery as well as in the back room. Definitely a place worth visiting more than once!

They always have super cute and trendy clothes and accessories. Its always a go to spot for gifts…read morefor friends. One of my favorite parts is I get to go shopping with my dog. They are dog friendly and the staff does not blink an eye when I enter with my large, but very well-behaved (except to maybe to give him some pets)

Nice clothes, accessories, and even some home decor and fragrances. I've only come here once…read more(around a year ago) as I was walking around the town. Decided to go in and have a look around. Very cute, bohemian boutique/shop. Sort of has Anthropologie vibes. The prices are on the higher end. I bought a reed diffuser that I absolutely love as well as a little lint roller. I would've bought clothes if the prices were more affordable. I also liked their jewelry and assortment of tumblers and swell bottles! If you're into fashion/jewelry/home fragrances, definitely stop by.

Dovetails has been and still is my go to first before any other search for Estate sales …read more The owner has always been professional- fair in pricing and nice.

When in Cranford, NJ , make this quaint Antique shop a must visit. And if Estate Sales are your…read morefancy then checkout Dovetails Estate Sales. You won't be disappointed . Jean is awesome.

Looking at the reviews before mine, it sure seems like this shop has provided some mixed…read moreexperiences. I did not know about this shop until very recently (I only went to Maplewood for the first time a few months ago). Before talking about the shop itself, I will say that during my recent visit the staff was very nice (this included two young women and one older one - possibly the owner?). I overheard them having several conversations with customers and they all seemed very familiar and friendly. Of course, this is just my experience, so take that as you will. No. 165 (so named for the building number) is an absolutely adorable, comfortable and whimsical shop in Maplewood. They sell all sorts of items ranging from novelty items, candy, clothes, stationary, dish towels, purses, soaps and more. Everything in the shop is either meant to be charming, beautiful or tongue-in-cheek and I love that combination. Interestingly, I saw a note on the counter that indicated at some point last year this shop was going to close, but a strong reaction from the neighborhood helped the owner to change their mind and keep the shop open. What that meant on a practical level is that during my visit a lot of the shelves were definitely more bare than I think they would normally be. This decision is recent, so I am hoping that means in the next couple months the store will restock and have more to offer than it already has. If you're in the area, definitely make it a point to visit No. 165!

Usually frequent the shop and I'm happy to visit it, but imagine my surprise when I walk in and see…read moreMAGA candies and Trump chocolate bars by the cash register. Maybe in some places, but in Maplewood? Unbelievably tone deaf. Will not shop there again until those are removed.