I love Storybook Cove and try to buy my books there whenever I can make the trip. They are happy to…read moreprovide suggestions and have a great selection, even in a small space. I also appreciate their repeat shopper discounts that add up quickly.

Ordered a book online to give as a gift, the process was smooth & shipping was fast for the holiday…read moreseason. They even had an option to have the book gift wrapped, & it was so well done! As someone who cannot successfully using wrapping paper I appreciate the option. Will be back!

The Barnes & Noble and the Buck A Book in Downtown Crossing closed years ago, and more recently the…read moreB&N at the Pru closed during the pandemic in 2022. When I happened upon the Barnes & Noble at Derby St Shops, I came to realize that I had somehow been mentally convinced that there were no more open locations. So this was a pleasant surprise! Nice and spacious with a well decorated children's area and a Starbucks on the right. Stop on by and peruse some books!

As book stores close everywhere around and people are sad maybe the CEOs should visit the stores…read moreand see the problems. I have a kindle but went to Barnes and Noble for a book for a gift and was also shopping around. The person in the middle that helps you look up books was very helpful. However that's where it ended. We went to the cafe and I know it's Starbucks not Barnes and Noble but the people working there were very rude to us. They gave us moldy food we had to return no apology. Then when we went to check out at Barnes and Noble we couldn't remember the number for our rewards and the woman checking us out said snarkily "oh now we are onto the 3rd number" then when we went to give the other number she goes "wait a minute wait a minute" like yelling at us.....safe to say we will stick to our kindles and go elsewhere for gifts which sucks! But like I said if anyone is wondering why places are closing it's customer service related!

I went into this GameStop to purchase a Nintendo switch today and was greeted by one of the workers…read morehe would not stop pushing the pro membership that GameStop offered. After saying no 10+ times to the membership he continued to belittle me and rudely comment saying I didn't know what I was talking about. I gladly walked out of the store with no Nintendo switch as I won't be giving my hard earned money to a disrespectful worker who thought he could con me Into buying this membership. I hope no one decides to give this GameStop business. Really sucks he wouldn't let me explain to him that I worked retail aswell and that missing out on me buying a 300$+ console would hurt more than missing out on a 40$ membership.

I legit can't express how awesome Sean at this store is. I'm a LOZ collector, games, merch,…read morefigures, all of it. He appreciates that Zelda is life and went way above and beyond any other GS employee with a "shirt of my back" moment for what may be a simple pin to most, but means so much to me! Forever appreciate it Sean!

First id like to start by saying that the dish garden is beautiful however service and attitude not…read morenice. I called for a delivery of a dish garden. I gave the address knowing it was less than four miles away from the recipient. I asked for suggestions as I wanted more of a plant than fresh flowers. The woman who answered the phone suggested a dish garden. I asked her how much and she quoted me a price. Shame on me for not asking for the "total" price as I was charged 35% more than the price given over the phone by the owner's sister. When I called back to ask about the charge on my card I spoke to the same woman and she stated that there were charges for delivery, tax and credit card processing fees. I'm not completely surprised now that it has been explained to me but it would have been better to be told the total price when I asked upon initial order. When I explained that I was surprised with the amount I was charged on my card today, she stated that "everyone" knows that there is a delivery charge and credit card processing fees with an attitude. It's not always what is said but how you say it.

I called The Candy Jar at 3 pm this afternoon to request a floral arrangement be sent to my…read moresister-in-law after a different florist canceled my order. Not only did they create a GORGEOUS arrangement and deliver it a few hours later, but it was exactly what I asked for -- and a very reasonable price for such a beautiful bouquet. Very impressed and thankful!

Bethesda House Boutique has changed it's location to a stand alone store since I last reviewed…read more It's worth a visit for kids clothes and baby toys. I visited in early October and got Halloween costumes for both my kids (sized 24 months and 5t). Everyone asked where I got my son's adorable lion costume and I was happy to tell them. Prices are extremely reasonable.

A great place for gently resale items....from toys, books, baby equipment, costumes, and clothes…read more Check it out if you have kids in sizes newborn to 6 years!!

I got scammed, mom payed 40$ for a bracelet , i got it for gift form my mom, i wore it for 15…read moreminute, it kept falling off, i returned it, they gave me 10.63$ in store credit.

There is much more than just paper in here. In fact it…read moreseems that this is a store with many mini shops within it. A lot of the merchandise does center around "paper" like cards, gift wrapping accessories and stationery. However that turns out to be just the tip of the iceberg. Some of the other things they have include Vera Bradley merchandise, costume jewelry, the very fun Alex & Ani bracelet collection, some women's clothing, candles, children's toys, books, local Massachusetts items, home decor like Mariposa and plenty of other things that can be attention grabbers. It's crazy how I can get myself caught up in here looking around. It's hard not to find a little something to buy myself or something as a fun gift for a friend. Ironically I suppose, I don't love the card selection as they Hallmark which are not my favorite. Last year I purchased a Vera Bradley carry-on tote for a trip I was taking. It's a travel bag I've come to love. Not only is it pretty (VB fabrics can be really eye-catching) but I can fit so many things into it and because it's "soft-sided" it's easy to stuff into an overhead bin on a plane or even under the seat. Contrary to another review which said returns are difficult, I found it quite easy to exchange an Alex & Ani bracelet I received at Christmas. I had gotten two of the same bracelet and they happily let me pick out another even without having a receipt. If you sign up for their rewards program, you will regularly receive coupons and a special treat in your birthday month. Nothing too precious here, just some happy shopping in a large, clean, friendly store.

I've done business with Hunt's for a few years now and have always had a great experience. I've…read morebeen to Melrose, Kenmore Square and Providence. Recently I rented a lens from Providence. Talking with Gerry about it, he let me know they had a used one available for purchase. It seemed like a good deal and I did buy it. Everyone has been helpful and nice. I like to buy local, and Hunts is super place to get what you need from local people. 100% recommend.

It's tough, man. I want to support local businesses; having local photo shops is rare and not…read moreeverybody is so lucky. But this Hunt's is a great example of why they're a dying breed. Selection is fine, but prices are not--everything I've looked at there is manufacturer list price when online retailers are often cheaper. They only stock high-end accessories that aren't much better than the no-name equivalents (and aren't 200%-the-price better). Staff is mostly friendly but aren't that helpful compared to online reviews and aren't allowed to let customers try gear in the store, so what's the point? Not good for resale, either. The manager taking a look at my gear (which, granted--old stuff!) grumbled (kinda rudely, to be honest) at me about how nobody wanted old stuff, they say they pin to B&H used prices but he could only give me $60 for a Panasonic GH4 because who wants that? Meanwhile KEH took two off my hands for $200 plus ten percent extra in store credit, and the week I went to Hunt's they had literally unloaded all their used stuff to a bulk buyer so wouldn't have been able to do the same anyway. (But they sell on Amazon, too, so I'm sure there are no used deals to be found.) Hunt's in Melrose got me started in videography in 2012, but things have changed, and this is no good at all.

It's a Walmart. We came in to pick up snacks for a roadtrip and found some of the things we were…read morelooking for. We had hoped they would have fresh fruit, but they don't carry produce unfortunately. It was handy and prices were ok.

Look... Walmart is not supposed to be, or provide a shopping "experience". You could say that about…read moreother department stores, and maybe even Target, not here. They have almost everything under the sun, but the idea is to buy it, pay, and leave. With that said, not all Walmarts are created equal, and this one falls somewhere in the middle, hence the three stars. There isn't a plethora of employees out and about, but I've not had a negative interaction. A handful of people have had better days, but for the most part, our interactions have been pleasant, and if someone didn't have an answer, they would find out. Furthermore, Walmart is cheap! Some staples like eggs, milk, cheese may be cheaper than the Stoppy right next door. If you find you buy these things on the regular, do take a look at the prices, a couple extra bucks saved definitely doesn't hurt. Likewise, don't overlook the pharmacy. After my insurance decided to no longer cover my medication, and a different pharmacy wanted an arm and a leg, Walmart came through. Sure, it's not open 24 hours, but you can get your meds at prices cheaper than most. (though, in the hopes of saving you a couple bucks, if you have a Costco or BJ's membership, as them their rates). In terms of negatives: The store is organized a bit funny, with mailing envelopes being quite close to bicycles! On the one hand, I realize there is only so much that can be done when you carry everything under the sun. On the other, look to what Target did in keeping all sporting goods in one area as opposed to two. Second, I feel as though the displays could be a little tidier. Items are stocked for the most part, but having them arranged a bit nicer would not hurt. Finally, while they do have four self-scan registers because there are not a whole lot of regular registers open, lines can get a little on the long side. I've heard someone describe Walmart as a blue Target. Well, these stores couldn't pass as twins, maybe siblings (but maybe), but definitely cousins.