I love HARTS BAKERY. ...... Their toffee cookies are the…read morebest I hope everyone will support them so that they can stay open.

Unassuming little shop with a nostalgic feel. When you walk in, all the knickknacks and gifts make…read moreyou feel like you're in your grandmother's living room, with all the tzotchkes and figurines. The two ladies behind the counter are super sweet, and with their smocks and smiles, you definitely feel like you're talking to an elderly relative. The parking lot is a little goofy, and you're supposed to park sideways, which can be kind of confusing. The prices are excellent, and you get such a lot of food for what you spend. The cinnamon rolls are unassuming, and the sweet cinnamon dough itself is the star of the show, unlike a lot of places where they slather it in so much sugary frosting you can't taste the roll itself. The raspberry-filled doughnut is the best of its kind I've ever had in my life. Definitely worth the trip!

What a cute store! It has a bit of everything! I enjoyed looking around at all of the options! I…read morecould have spent a lot of money, but it's good to practice self control! I ended up purchasing a cute fork and knife book mark and some fun stickers for my water bottle! Check this place out for gifts! Or just treat yourself! I know I'll be back! :)

This is my one of my go-to places for locally-made gifts and quirky gifts that are perfect for my…read morefriends/family. I always find something here, often times for myself. This was one of many stops we made on small business Saturday and it did not disappoint.

This review is about the mall only and not any of the stores. This mall has a lot of potential, but…read morehas really fallen on hard times. There are more stores closed than open and the mall exterior needs some major TLC. There were very few patrons in the mall. It had a strange feel to it. There were more workers than shoppers. The mall does have some real hard workers that are very friendly in the stores, most of which are small and/or local business. I like to support local, but someone needs to take over management of the mall and put some money into it. I could not find a food court or bathroom while I was in there. The mall may have had them but I just could not find them. The mall has a reputation for being rough and unsafe. The area that it is in may not be the best, but I never felt in danger during my daytime visit. I don't think I would recommend going here just to shop around, but if you have a specific destination in the mall in mind, go for it.

I've been a resident of Indianapolis my entire life. I remember when Washington Square Mall was a…read moreSimon mall. I remember when it was a vibrant, busy mall with a unique design that made it a rather fun place to shop. While one could possibly argue it's always been one of the lesser malls in Indy, for many years it held its own and served Indy's Far-Eastside pretty well. I'd been to Washington Square maybe 3-4 years ago, partly because I wanted to visit the adjacent Target and partly because I was just a little bit curious about a mall that had a reputation for having gone way downhill. What did I find? It was clearly deteriorating, but it still had a little bit of charm to it. It was probably about half full with locally owned businesses, but you couldn't help but wonder if it had any hope of surviving. I was in the area today and wanted to do a little bit of wheeling for exercise. I figured "Why not check out the mall?" Oy vey. Washington Square Mall is officially a dump. I mean it. Seriously. There's officially no legit reason to ever go near it, despite the fact that a handful of national chains continue to keep their shops open including Target (though the entrance from the mall is now closed), Burlington Coat Factory (I'd check the coats for lice here), Bed, Bath & Beyond (It's more like Bed, Bath, & Be Careful), and Victoria's Secret (The Secret is shame and low self-esteem). I believe there may be a Dick's Sporting Goods in here, though it may have actually closed. Truthfully, it was hard to tell with the handful of customers who seemed to be more meandering about than actually shopping. The vast majority of the stores seem to either be variations of nail salons, hair styling, small gift shops, a handful of ethnic restaurants, and at least a couple churches including longtime mall establishment Movie Theater Church. There are at least a couple of entire wings that seem to be shut down, though in some cases it's simply true that the stores open for select hours such as evenings only or weekends only. Judging from the complete lack of customers, the notion of being open 40 hours a week here is kind of silly. While this mall has experienced crime, fairly regularly, the truth is I never actually felt unsafe except for one particularly unusual wing of the mall where almost everything was closed and people kept coming out of one particular spot. They didn't bother me. I didn't bother them. However, it's also worth noting that the lighting in the mall is haphazard at best, the automated doors are in disrepair, any notion of decor has gone way out the window (much worse than Eastgate before it finally closed), and, at the risk of coming off the wrong way, at least 2/3 of these stores gave off the kind of aura that made you think better than using a credit card because you weren't quite sure who would end up with the numbers. Unfair? Perhaps, but the vibe was undeniable. The truth is that I love dives. I live in a rough area. I'm not hesitant to go anywhere, but I truly can't fathom a reason I will now ever go back to this run down retail outlet that is in serious, and I'd dare say unsafe, disrepair from the parking lot to the hallways to a good majority of the stores. You know how you kind of laugh at the Segway riding, completely unarmed mall cops in other malls? At Washington Square, mall security is packin' (but actually rather friendly!). The Far Eastside seriously needs this mall to work or to give way to some sort of different retail outlet. As is? For the handful of stores you might like, it's worth driving out of your way to go to safer, cleaner, and more customer friendly locations in other parts of the city.

"Stop and smell the roses" The older I get (and the more…read morehectic society seems to become), the more I realize this isn't just a silly adage but very sage advice. Flowers, in all forms, should be a normal part of life. And cut flowers have this magical property of bringing just a sprinkle of nature into our homes. Recently, I needed to have flowers delivered. I have a favorite florist on the North side, but I thought the delivery address may be out of their zone or I would have to pay extra. So, to Yelp I went! And, once again, the Yelp community came through in a big way! Penny's was the best reviewed florist in the area I was searching. Honestly, I was a little nervous because their featured image is of 30 floor lamps and not flowers. But I realized they also sell home decor (& more!). And I couldn't really argue with the 4.8 rating (4.9 after this review??). I have never visited Penny's in person, but I may stop by sometime to check out the housewares. I did my shopping online like you do for most florists. The website was easy to navigate and included pictures of the flower arrangements. I was also pleasantly surprised by their prices. They offered several price ranges, but even the lower range still offered great selections. I chose one right in the middle. Checking out was a breeze, as well as inputting all of the delivery information. There wasn't a way to select a time for delivery that I saw. You can type in requests, but there is also a note that says time requests are not guaranteed. But I moved forward hoping my delivery would take place during the business day. On the day of delivery, I received a courtesy call at 8:30am that he flowers were on their way and would be delivered in about an hour! The arrangement was beautiful, smelled exquisite, and looked like the photo online. Well, done, Penny's. Well, done! While my favorite bouquet continues to be that of a fine, red wine, I truly appreciate the scent of fresh-cut flowers. Over the past few years, I have realized just how important smell is to me. Whether it's the aroma of dinner roasting in the oven, lighting a candle after cleaning the house, or an intoxicating perfume lingering in the air... smells are powerful. Fresh flowers brighten up a room both aesthetically and olfactory-lly (?!).

I received the most beautiful bouquet from here from my daughter. The delivery man was very…read morepersonable and kind also!

Hampton Co. is an interesting little shop. It is connected by a hallway to Market Vintage. Hampton…read morehas gift type items that are handcrafted by local folks. They also have gemstones and crystals. They have quite a few things in there that will make you laugh so it is really fun to shop in there. My girlfriend and I were shopping next door and stopped in to check them out and both of us found something to take home. They also have nice pottery pieces from local artists. I have been in now a couple of times and it seems I always find something new when I go back. I will continue to shop here and next door.

One of my all-time favorite places to get gifts in Indianapolis. This place is such a vibe in the…read morebest way. There's also an antique component to this store, along with the gifts, with many local artists selling here. This place is always on my list of where to stop when I'm in Irvington!

Fairly unassuming from the outside but Holy Cow Batman, this place is fantastic! almost like…read morestepping into another world. An absolutely amazing selection of plants, flowers, gifts, Knick Knacks, pots, grills, and items for your patio/outdoor space. And a bistro! You could easily spend the entire afternoon (or longer) browsing. We liked it so much we visited two weeks in a row.

If you are a plant lover, you will definitely love walking through here. They have lots of options…read morefor outdoor and indoor houseplants. I came in shopping for some houseplants and was really impressed with the selection. They also have tons of wonderful options for pots and planters. As you browse through the store they also have a lot of unique home-good items and unique ideas for gifts. They even have a restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful! I will definitely be back as it is so fun to explore and look for new plants!

Beautiful plants and baskets. More expensive than other places but quality is so much better.read more

This place has been a staple in Brownsburg for over 40 years. The staff and owners are amazing…read more They do cost a bit more than you big box store but support local businesses. We have bought a couple of unique plants from here. They also have candles, decor, seasonings etc. they have their Christmas open house on the second sat of November.