I can't say enough about how much we love the VU. M and I have lived in the area for a while and…read morestop by to grab a coffee or pastry probably close to once a week. The owner Kevin is there a lot of the time and he's super knowledgeable about movie options. First, the cafe aspect. Excellent coffees and homemade tea blends. They also offer monthly specials (on the chalkboard outside) that are often really tasty. Kevin is also a great baker and makes all their treats from scratch onsite. The cheddar jalapeño scone is our favorite but everything we've ordered is consistently good and there's a variety every time we visit. Next, the movie rental aspect. Basically it's your friendly neighborhood Netflix back when Netflix was mailing DVDs to people. $20/month for unlimited rentals, no more than 2 out at a time, and Kevin is quick to buy new movies as soon as they're available. They also have a mini private theater you can rent out for events like birthdays or to watch events like the Oscar's or Super Bowl. I haven't used that yet but it's cool to know it's there. Great neighborhood staple and one of those little businesses that makes you feel glad to live in a city. Strongly recommend!

The Vu is truly a hidden gem, and it's a shame that more people in Boston don't know about it! It's…read moreBoston's *only* video rental store (cue the nostalgia) AND they're a micro-batch coffee roaster with a full-service coffee shop. Not only is the coffee delicious, but it's so reasonably priced, which is such a rarity these days. They also have a microcinema where they hold screening events. Super happy to have a spot like this in the neighborhood!

Super cute bookstore, a table in front at 40% off, otherwise new. Welcoming staff. Helpful…read moreorganization of books including staff recommendations. Good selection of cards and stickers and tote bags as well. Come check it out!

Boston's twee / cozy witch bookstore option. Arranged for maximum serendipity and angled to provide…read moremaximum in privacy in minimum space, this is at once your cool aunt's Cape cottage and a place you can't bring your mom because she cringes at the name. A book store that is run by someone who is a reader first, business person second, but trusts themselves enough to have been (clearly) embraced by the community. It's always full of excelent titles, new and rediscovered, and plenty of customers, first timers and faithful.

A great local book shop. They do amazing community events like pop ups and book club. They also…read morehost authors and all for the community to buy into the store. Highly recommend this gem in Rozzie Square. You can also order online.

I am so disappointed this place has only one review! Let's make it two!…read moreAs a fan of both Bigfoot and 826 (we've got the Echo Park Time Travel Mart by me) I was thrilled when the friend I was visiting in Boston recommended we go here. While I do wish there was more actual bigfoot-centric merchandise (because I'm a giant nerd) you really can't complain about the organization itself, the books they put out and the good that they do.

Great little store that benefits a good cause, 826 Boston. Purchases help to fund tutoring…read moreprograms. Granted, the store is limited in what they sell but it is like going to a tiny museum dedicated to searching for the Sasquatch.

the layout of the entire plaza is so spread out and detached from one another -- there are at least…read more5 parcels of retail areas that are separated by traffic -- making it too exhausting and even dangerous to walk around on foot (and it's outdoor!), but it's ridiculous to store-hop on wheels. maybe they design it for the "1 destination, in and out" shopping style? if so, then they are quite successful. but even the traffic flow layout it's just plain ridiculous, bordering on hazardous. in an attempt to prevent speeding, stop signs and raised dividers are everywhere, which is fine by itself. but the overall design just makes one feel like they're in a corn maze, making stops and turns every 3 seconds. going from Washington Street to Shaw's averages just about 13 turns/stops. landscaper needs to be fired as well. why are tall grasses placed so strategically that one would almost think that they did it on purpose just to block drivers' sight line for oncoming traffic? not like they have something against car insurance company... maybe it's just me, but for the number of times i come here, that's bc i know there's a store i need/want to visit. with the current layout, there isn't much chance to wander around to "see what's there". you must know where you need to go coming in, and you won't realize that some shops have existed no matter how many times you've been here.

This place will be completely vacant someday in the near future…read more Things just keep on closing, and in place, futile and incompetent businesses continue to open. GAP, Bath & Body Works, Hallmark, Hilliard's Chocolate, Talbots, and the list goes on and on. Places just keep closing. And why, you ask. Well, I am almost sure I have the answer. Location. It's in a remote location away from major highways and lots of traffic. Even though a fair amount of people from the local Canton, Sharon and Stoughton area do come here, there isn't enough to make it a destination for shopping, there just simply isn't enough. Plus, lots of the chain stores here are not competitive with their counterparts... Shaw's here doesn't compare to the brand new Norwood Shaw's (that was just renovated), Marshalls here doesn't compare to the also brand new Westwood Marshalls (well, it's ok), and more and more of the other stores people just do not go to. The current list of stores consists of : Starbucks UPS Store Bertucci's Partners Urgent Care (coming soon) Orange Leaf Five Guys Olympia Gourmet Garden Mattress Firm Shaw's Village Toy Shop GNC GameStop SuperCuts Verizon Paper Store Marshalls Chico's LOFT Shoe Dept. Halfway Café Snip-Its Ceramics A La Carte Boston Sports Club Artin Fine Jewelers Elements CVS and a few other shops This place did used to be great when it was an actual mall, and there was actually an atmosphere, but know it's gone with the wind. Check out other shopping centers (like the Natick Mall, Legacy Place, and others) for the "new" style of shopping centers. 2 stars.

A small but mighty Barnes & Noble. I grew I going to the one in Chestnut Hill (near where Bassett…read moreFurniture and Wegman's is now) and the one in Burlington which is massive too. This particular one is a smaller store in legacy place but they still have such a large selection. Everything is always fully stocked and clearly labeled, and there's always a great selection of best sellers and general gift ideas as you walk around. It's fun walking around during the holidays, even just to browse their toys and gadgets on display nicely.

A much smaller B&N compared to the Walpole location. It's less spacious…read more Still a good variety of collections of books. A small Childrens section in the back with no play station.

There's a new market (like a craft fair) in Quincy every Saturday. It's sponsored by the Quincy…read moreChamber of Commerce and there are different vendors every week - a bunch you'll recognize from their winter market. The week I stopped by there were just a few vendors but I will check back again. The location is nice, outside next to The Fours.

This should easily be a five star review however because of the parking lot and accessibility and…read morejust chaos going on, I've made it a four star. This place has all the major retailers, restaurants, and even AMC movie theater, so definitely a great place. No matter what you wanna do, you can accomplish it here you want to bargain shop at TJ Maxx easily done do you want to get some high-end perfume at Macy's? This place has got you covered. You're in the mood to cook a great dinner head over to the Stop & Shop also here, unlimited breadsticks God has your ticket no matter what you want. It is here. Just be careful trying to get into the lot and driving around a lot. You might hit a curb here in there as they just popping up everywhere. However, they have so many parking spots. You'll definitely get one, but you might be walking for a good hundred or 200 yards just to get to your location. This place is huge. With so many high-end retailers and restaurants, you would think that the parking lot would be better attended to seem to have an abundance of miscellaneous, dirty spots, and trash. Anyways, I'd still suggest that you come over here no matter what you wanna do you could spend the whole day here there is just too many places to go in too many things to do just come over and enjoy yourself.

Chaotic parking lot. Tight spaces The shopping strip…read moreoneself didn't make sense Wouldn't return but loved the stores as options