My husband was ever so thoughtful and purchased a scarf for me as a little gift while he was on a…read morefishing trip to Block Island and it was a very pretty green scarf, but as I'm admiring it I noticed a hole in the seam (it's an infinity scarf) and a very large tear about a third of the way into the seam. How in the world did the person ringing him up not notice this..and the many pulled strings hanging off it. My guess is they did and choose to ignore it being he was a summer tourist. I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and gave the place a call. A very heavily accented young lady told me that her boss's would call me back in about 30 minutes. After 5 hours, I called again, and this time I did get a call back with the promise of a replacement or refund next day when the owner was in the shop. So my review is based on their customer service and the quality of an item they carry. 4 for customer service 1 for quality of item

This is a very cute boutique. They have a ton of fun items. They keep up with the latest trends and…read morehave the perfect location. I could have spent the entire afternoon there.

The woman who works there is the sweetest person ever. My friend bought a sweatshirt from a shop…read moredown the road, but saw a better one in this store. She went back to the store she bought the first sweatshirt, but they wouldn't let her return it. She was super sad, and when she came back to Beachcomber, the kind woman overheard the story and gave her the new sweatshirt for free. She is super kind and knows her products, marking them at a super duper reasonable price and choosing to sell things from companies (eg pura vita) that provide jobs to people in poverty in other countries. Everyone should stop by this store, and remember to spread the kindness that she showed my friend in your day-to-day life

My all-time favorite boutique in the neighborhood. The shop owner, Virginia, has wonderful taste…read moreand is very stylish. Great end of season sale going on now. Definitely a fun place to shop!!

A shack with…read more stuff The Glass Onion has been around for a while, at least a decade, maybe two. It was never a very impressive looking place and over the years it has deteriorated a bit. But that's all right, the wear just adds character to it. The first thing you notice is that it's small and very cramped. No AC in this place and on hot days it definitely gets stuffy. The inside has an old and exotic smell to it but combined with the salt air makes for a very pleasant experience. There isn't really enough room inside the small building so the stuff inside frequently overflows onto the street. The merchandise at The Glass Onion is eclectic to say the least. Different items and curiosities from around the world and from local Rhode Island artists and craft people. The inventory is always changing and every time you visit it is a new experience with cool clothes, shoes, jewelry, rugs, books, bags, soaps, baskets and strange and unique art all stuffed into the tiny edifice. The Glass Onion is definitely a store that marches to a different drummer. No attempt at luring people inside with pretty signs or slogans and just getting into the store can be a challenge at times. But once inside a unique adventure awaits. The Glass Onion is just a shack, but a very, very cool shack.

One of my very favorite shops to visit on Block island is the Glass Onion. It always has a wide…read morevariety of beautifully crafted items, clothing, books, etc. you can get lost in there for quite a while! Coming off the ferry get up to the main road and bang a left, it's right there!

Year after year on BI, Carolyn, the curator/owner, never disappoints with her beautiful collection…read moreof fine clothing housewares soaps jewelry paintings pillows rugs books furniture and more. One year I bought two antique milking stools. Last year delicate earrings. This year beautifully designed tea towels, goat milk soaps and fabulous soft pants with hand blocked mermaids on the back of each leg. Not the usual bi tees or typical name brand items in this store. See for yourself.

Awesome store! Beautiful pottery. Cool jewelry. And the owner is very nice. Love it!read more

We love that the owner has started a "branding" for Block Island. The store has a fun and creative…read moreselection of t-shirts, stickers, and other items with the Blockstar motif. Stopping in to see what's new is a must. Friendly staff as well.

East of the river Nile is one of the most amazing stores I've ever been in and Ron the owner is the…read moresweetest guy you could ever possibly meet. He has all kinds of interesting things from all over the world that he hand picks himself from places like Morocco, India Nepal and many other magical places. If you're in Block Island make sure and stop in.

What a cool, repurposed space! In years past, the Empire Emporium was simply a movie theater. Now,…read morewhile they still play featured films, local artisans use the area surrounding the interior of the building to humbly showcase their talented handiwork on simple wooden shelves. Inventory varies and includes anything from vintage clothing, framed pictures featuring sea glass and driftwood to gluten free cookies. The prices are extremely reasonable, and it feels good to support the local community. The manager and her young daughter greeted my sister and I with big smiles, making us feel instantly at ease. Upon cashing out, the manager shared a bit about the local artist who made the cool t-shirt I bought. I got stopped by many people asking where I had found the shirt since it was such a unique design. This market is such a cool place. It's easy to overlook and assume it's only a movie theater so if you're looking to escape the crowds and take your time, this is the place to go. Top notch service to boot! Shop local! Support the community!

Perfect Provisions & People Cool, unique, interesting, the…read morehighest quality "souvenirs". Here you can easily find the perfect gift for anyone whose heart is warmed by thoughts of Block Island. And, just as important, the customer service is always outstanding. The only negative about this shop is that there are too many great choices, making deciding difficult!

This store has the best collection of Block Island themed merchandise on the island. It's high…read morequality and non-kitschy. They fit a lot of different types of items into a small store. The staff is friendly as well.