I'm not one of those die hard "this is my hometown" kind of people. Sure, I'll roll my window down…read morein the dead of Buffalo winter for the sake of Cheerios, but I don't watch football. It may be just because we are in the midst of Mafia season that it seems like half the store is chock full of Bills merch. For all the fans, it is a well stocked gift giving haven. And for the rest of us, there's plenty else to see. There's local snacks, novelties and teeny tiny duckies to brighten your day. I got greeted by two associates, so you know that hometown hospitality is their thing. They've recently expanded so that there's some much needed elbow room to step back and appreciate all that Buffalo artists have to offer. Which is apparently a lot.

Great little business that supports other local small business owners…read more It's the perfect place to go for little unique goodies and gifts.

My cousin and I were here last weekend and we really liked this shop! We were here for probably…read morehalf an hour to 45 minutes, but it left a longer impression on us. We'd never heard of this quaint little store, but we're so glad we took the time to come in. Here's why. When you first walk in, you see a lot of Christmas gifts and decorations. Don't let that fool you though, there's something for everyone here. The store is so nicely decorated that I almost said "awww." The owner was right there at the counter with another employee, chatting about the Bills game. She greeted us warmly as we started to look around. There were a lot of neat gifts, clothing, and accessories in the front, center, and back of the store. They even had some witchy items, which is right up my alley. Their sale section has a lot of really nice clothes in it. My cousin bought a jacket and dress, which made the owner take notice. She was wearing the same dress my cousin had bought! I got a moon phase candle and a pretty headband. See? There're a lot of different products here! The owner talked to us for a bit before we left and she was really sweet. I'd definitely come back here, especially since she stocks a lot of things made by local artisans. This shop is so cute and stylish at the same time. I recommend you come look at what they have to offer here. You may just find a treasure or at least something you like. Happy shopping!

What a cute boutique shop I just discovered! A Facebook friend posted about a Valentine's Day event…read moreat this place with discounts and free swag, and I'm all about Free swag. I was greeted by three friendly ladies who gave me several goodies including a coupon for 20% off any single item purchase. Upon browsing, I saw lots of cute unique items (all products are made by Buffalo small businesses, love keeping it local) but the Buffalo earrings really caught my eye! My free swag bag also came with a bath bomb, lip scrub, matcha tea candy, chocolate chip cookies and even a $10 off coupon to dinner at the nearby Eagle House. Based on the warm and friendly service I received and the quality products in this cute shop, It's five stars from me! Check it out!

This store has all the unique gifts you need to find. They are an essential part of our community…read more If it's special, the Hiding Place has it.

There's a bunch of guys windmilling outside on the lawn, all summer. In Clarence of all places…read more Isn't that crazy? And by guys I mean, little plastic toys that my friend likes to call "whirly gigs." They have whirly gigs! They have whirly gigs! Are they even called that by anyone else? Do I care? All these questions and more will be answered - no, they won't. I absolutely adore this place! Their chocolate is delicious, homemade and cheap, and they sell the little whirly gigs out front in the summer! How adorable is that! :) The place is full of adorable animals and dolls and trinkets! Wow :) They have like, a different room for every type of thing they sell, and there are several rooms. Miniature stuff. Toys. Trinkets. And lots and lots of delicious chocolates. A whole room full of chocolates. Nom nom nom. If I didn't give this place a 5, I may as well call up an old people's home and check myself in, muttering about how we bailed out the Brits in World War II and that in my day, Frankie Valens was scandalous.

We (especially my 8 year old) love Five Below so we added to our trip agenda. My daughter found…read morelots of fun toys and candy. She was in heaven! This place is nicely stocked. Definitely recommend for fun activities, toys, or gifts.. especially for young ones!

On Tuesday, March 11th around 4pm my daughter politely went in this location to ask for an…read moreapplication. The sales associate (didn't have a name tag), was incredibly rude. When my daughter asked if they were hiring her response was, "You're not who we're interested in." If that wasn't bad enough, the look and her body language was unnecessary and disgusting. Whoever you are (and I hope she's this), you should be ashamed of yourself. And so should five below for having such a nasty employee. Unfortunately, I had to put one star or I wouldn't have been able to express myself.

It's been a little while since I've patroned Say Cheese Pizza…read more So, last night I was having a pizza craving and ordered a couple pizzas, 1 for my wife and 1 for myself. And I was reminded why I missed them and shouldn't be taking so long between visits. Whether you're local or outta town and want comfort food or a really nice pizza, custom or pizzeria style, hands down, in my opinion, Say Cheese has my vote. Well done everyone. Until next time!

Pictured: Two foot pizza with cheese and pepperoni…read more BuffaliciousBites gives Say Cheese Pizza Compay 5 stars!

If you like getting one of a kind hand made by local artisans gifts this is the place for you…read more Great selection of jewelry, pottery and buffalo items any price range you are looking for. Staff is helpful and gift wrapping is always available at no additional cost. When I need a gift this is my go to place

I wanted to give the owner the benefit of the doubt, but these reviews confirmed our experience…read morewasn't a fluke. This store has wonderful art treasures and I love stores that support local artists. Unfortunately the store owner is insolent. I work in a customer facing role and I would never treat my customers the way she did. The owner obviously only cares about making money and not representing local artists because there's been reviews to give the owner an opportunity of growth, but clearly no growth was had. I feel bad for the artists that lost sales because of her. I would not recommend this store from a customer experience OR an artist looking to collaborate. 5/5 stars for the Dina (the cat) though!

This is a new holiday market in Niagara Falls. Very easy street parking…read more It's in two venues across from each other on third street. Some 40 vendors, I think all local to NF. You'll find quite a few T-shirt stalls - quite varied options. Two booths of creative wreaths - they will last for years. Very large, creative and colorful. Reversible bow ties that win in creativity. They were awesome. I don't know anyone that wears bow ties or I would have certainly picked on up. Great idea. A few places selling mugs, from handmade buffalo themed to knitted mug holders. I recently found macrame pot hangers we made years ago, and I saw them here again. I guess they are back in style. One venue had live music, not too loud, which was really nice. A few places selling various bath bulbs, body scrubs, etc. Many scarf options, I picked one up as a gift. One of the most interesting stalls was called Brick Chick - she makes things for your garden. Very interesting. One site was more cramped than the other, making it a little tight. Great first year event for NF. 105/R-a-D Challenge

I reviewed the list of vendors the day before and I'm so glad I did…read more The event itself was a little overwhelming. So much to look at, so many people... I bought a couple bags of coffee from True Bean. Their coffee is absolutely delicious! It's whole bean coffee, maybe a little less convenient then pre-ground, but its WORTH EVERY PENNY! They were also offering pour over samples of their Ethiopian coffee. Its sooooo good! A dear friend of a friend, Billy Butski had a display of his photography. I had to buy a calendar. 12 beautiful images of the Falls, its gorgeous! The Sample Seed Shop was there with seeds. I bought several types of pepper seeds, and some kale seeds. Remy Rotella is very knowledgeable about the seeds she sells. I also got some catnip seeds that my kitties will surely enjoy, and some Thai Basil seeds that I'm really looking forward to growing. I love making Pad Thai but it's so difficult to find Thai Basil in local stores. I sampled some black garlic hummus from 3 Sisters Garlic that was rich, creamy and not overly garlicky but very tasty. I opted to purchase a black garlic butter. I think it'll taste great over steamed veggies. And lastly I bought a beautiful amethyst heart from Spiritual Landing. All together about $80 spent, including a donation to disabled veterans.

What a cute little shop perfect for all ages. If you need to get a gift for children, this is the…read morespot. Lots of different stuffed animals that are normally hard to find. There are also signs and art work for adults. There are a lot of dinosaur items that ill be back for in a couple months for a birthday party we are going to. The tropical feel inside is wonderful as well. The owner was very nice and was telling me they used to have a store at the McKinley Mall for three years, but have had an online presence for 20 years. They saw this opportunity on social media for the spot they are in, and decided to open a brick and mortar again. It is a great space tucked behind Frostys on Broadway. Check this place out with your littles.