This is a lovely welcoming bookstore for everyone of all ages. There are two floors of books. The…read moresecond floor is dedicated to children's -young adult books. The top floor is where you can find adult books across a broad list of genres. There are several reading books where you can take your time and read your book. I've wanted to visit this store for quite some time now and finally got the chance to. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted and walked around for nearly an hour just looking. Bam! Out of no where I remembered a birthday; so I purchased a book and a card. Just like that an item On my to do list was checked off. Check out was easy fast and helpful! I highly recommend that you take the time to visit mollys bookstore. I plan to return. A+

This store is the perfect addition to Melrose! Staff is always friendly! Selection is fairly big…read morefor a local book store! The design is super cute and welcoming. Highly recommend checking out this local gem!

Was shocked to find out that their gift cards have expiration dates! Watch out folks, dont get…read moretheir their gift cards. Was signed by dog and they claimed they didnt know this sales person yet his card was at the counter Take your business elsewhere terrible and embarassing

This is the local gem that seems like it's been there forever. It's definitely little old-school,…read morebut they have everything you need for a gift for a special occasion. They have things for babies first Christmas, nativity sets, all sorts of China, snow babies, and many other collectible items. Very cute shop To check out when you have some time to spare.

Had a great experience here when looking for boxes for some rather large gifts (boxes used for…read morebowls and/or vases). Angie was super helpful! She showed me the type box available, and even put it together for me, and when I went to get the item and tried it, it worked perfectly! I felt so happy to find these boxes, and bought several. Angie was friendly and very customer service oriented which I really appreciated. Karen also was helpful at checkout. Although I didn't look around too much on this visit, the store seems loaded with nice gift items! I highly recommend this Paper Store. Kudos to their outstanding staff!

I am obsessed with this store and want to buy everything in it. It's not your typical Hallmark…read morestore - it's a Hallmark store on steroids! It has everything from cards and gift wrapping supplies to a huge Vera Bradley selection, a Yankee Candle super store, books, candy, stationary, baby gifts, children's toys, wedding gifts, local sports teams garb and clothing and other unique, fun gifts. Honestly, if you can't find a gift for someone in here, they don't deserve it!

Actually one of the best spots for Boston merch. They had everything for local sports teams and…read morecolleges, plus a great selection overall. I ended up getting a magnet. The guy working was very nice too and made conversation. The only reason I took a star off is because they rounded up my total for a donation without asking or explaining what it was for. Still, overall one of the best spots for Boston merchandise.

This souvenir shop is pretty big and has a pretty large selection of items to buy. I liked that…read morethey not only have the basic tchotchkes and apparel but they have a large variety of food items and such. The pricing here isn't too bad and it's quite comparable to the other places we stopped into. I was truly expecting it to be super expensive because of the location. People were super nice when we walked in, greeting us and making sure we didn't need any help.

Not sure what you're in the mood for? This place will definitely make you decide! A small but…read morequaint food hall. They have numerous options from coffee, beer, bagels, donuts, etc. I can see it being super busy during prime time but definitely a experience. I am visiting from NC so prices were a bit high but nothing too bad. Their bagels were delicious and so was their coffee. Definitely a place to visit if you are in the area.

Smaller and sleepier than anticipated, with dim lighting by the bathrooms…read more Vendors were friendly, and the space was relatively clean (but could use better signage about bathrooms/exits/etc.) Worth a visit if you're in the area, but I wouldn't make a stop for it

The cutest gift shop in the North End! This store might be small but it's FULL of the cutest…read morekitchen items, clothes, pillows and wall art, and a rotation of items that tend to change depending on the season/upcoming holidays. I def need to come here more often! I love all the nods to Italy and Italian culture too. I neeeed the big "CIAO!" wall art. Gorgeous. It opened in June 2024 so show them some love!

I love this little store. It's the second - 4GoodVibes store, with the other in Somerville…read more They have all different local vendors selling things: Kids clothes, home decor, Book Wonder books and comics, food gifts, and other fun stuff. The vendors at this store are different than Somerville, so check both stores and find a unique gift - for a friend or yourself!

4GoodVibes has become a Medford institution. Family own and run by Medford sisters, they now have 3…read morelocations, hundreds of vendors and great selection of handmade local crafts, foods, treats and products for home, men women and children and also pets. My favorite are the BookWomder book store inside, great selection of Medford, Massachusetts and Mustang wears, as well as wonderful handcrafted earrings and candles in tea cups. It's a must visit when in Medford.

I had a great experience at my glass workshop here! It was very fun and calming experience. The…read moreclass fits six people and it starts with an overview of glass cutting techniques. Then you get to make a creative piece of your own. I made a coaster with a flower design. It didn't come out perfect but I love it anyway!

THE CUTEST LITTLE STORE! You simply must visit. Unique, quirky, colorful homeware, most of it…read morehandmade. Lots of glassware, dishes, and other small home goods. Generally things are on the pricier side but that makes sense for handmade, unique items. A great place to shop for presents! They also have classes where you can make your own coaster or small plate from glass, which I can't comment on since I haven't taken one, but hopefully I will in the future!