Stellar News is a nice, little shop located in the Philly Airport…read more They have a large variety of items including magazines, snacks, mints, flight-needs and Philly items. They had magazines including Forbes and Sports Illustrated. I did not see any newspapers for sale. They had a large variety of snacks including crackers and pretzels. Their mint variety was actually really good. They had mentos and tic-tacs in a variety of flavors. They had some stuff people use on planes like headphones, fidget spinners and head-rests. They had the stereotypical Philadelphia stuff including Ricky pillows, soft pretzel magnets and mini-liberty bells. Nishat, the clerk and cashier, was nice. My main concern was with the prices a head-rest was $17 and some mints and tissues were $7. Outrageous prices. However, that can be expected at an airport.

Stellar News in the Philadelphia Airport (multiple locations) used to be called Hudson News and…read moreeven the register tape still says Hudson on it. The usual suspects like $5 bottled water and magazines. A much needed help when you are trapped in the terminal post-security with no water!

Just a great shop, especially Philly centric things. I love the shirt selection with current…read morethemes, especially sports related. There is plenty offered here to find gifts or something for yourself. Place was crowded when I visited and staff was upbeat and helpful.

Interesting selection of Philadelphia themed crafty gift items, in a block or two laden with local…read morethemed gift shops. What caught my eye was the soft pretzel pillow in the window... although not compelling enough for me at $45. That being said, I'm not in the market now for a Philly gift or a pillow! If you are, likely one of the places to stop by Philadelphia Independents to check out their selection.

Great place, fun staff, love their store and know their stuff. Great prices, good variety of Nerd…read morestuff.

From the owner: Featuring our own line of organic, shade grown, slow roasted coffees sourced from around the world…read moreand brewed fresh daily. Browse our gifts, games, books, puppets, toys and more or chat with our friendly staff whilst you sip. There's always a smile and good deal on the corner of 17th & Passyunk!

Yes BT21 the selection was great. There was a lot to choose. Their prices weren't that high.read more

"Lee Lee" was very pleasant and helpful with a small gift item for my son…read more Large selection of cost effective & unique novelty items. Hidden Happy Place Gem in Chinatown!

I've been meaning to write a review for Hello World since fall semester. If you're in University…read moreCity, definitely stop into the store. I've had nothing but great experiences purchasing thank you gifts for colleagues and holiday gifts for hard-to-shop for relatives like my Mom, as well as a handbag, tote, and bath rug for myself. As another reviewer said, the prices are amazing -- from $20 for a pair of earrings to $500+ for a designer chair -- Hello World sells home goods, furniture, knick-knacks, and accessories. The store staff is friendly and helpful. Tucked away behind the Penn bookstore, this is a great addition to the shopping options on our campus, University City, and West Philadelphia.

I have been shopping here from time to time. It has cute things and the price reflects it. Today's…read moreexperience however puts an unpleasant mark. The tea towel I liked very much had no label and no price tag on it, apparently was the last one in stock. The sales person refused to offer a small discount for its unkept, almost non-giftable appearance. He also did not even offer to gift wrap the many things I have purchased. When I asked for two boxes for the cups I bought, he said the boxes were only meant for clothing, even though I saw perfect sizes for the cups behind him. What kind of customer service is this? Just because the store items are cute, no curtesies are given to the customers? Ridiculous. I will not be shopping there anymore.

The cutest little gift shop with the friendliest staff. Bodie is always a go-to for me when I need…read moreto pick up a gift, especially for a housewarming type party since there are so many local and Philly themed gifts. They recently got a photobooth at their other location, so I find myself at that one more because I lovvveeee a good photobooth, but this original location is just as fab. The price of things are a bit steeper, but it feels good to shop local when you can!

I dropped by Bodie while visiting Philly with a friend because I had seen on social media that they…read morehad Philly art mini prints made by Fabiola Lara! As both a tourist to the city and a major journaling girl, I absolutely wanted one of these beautiful pieces for my visit to Philly spread! If you bring cash, the sales associate can swap you for some quarters for you to use the machine to receive your surprise print! The shop also carries typical chic hipster-esc items like fun patterned reusable bags, a bunch of unique and cute greeting cards, candles, and they even have books wrapped for a blind date with a book! I am very glad I stopped by here on my trip to Philly and I'd recommend it as a fun shop for anyone artsy or visiting the city!

This is one of the prime examples of why independent brick-and-mortar bookstores are so important…read more Booksellers can curate something really special that can't be replicated by going on Amazon or walking into a corporate superstore. Hakim's is a great example of this. Hakim's has hands down THE BEST children's book section for Black children. They had so many children's books that I'd never even seen, along with the classics. It actually made me a little emotional to see how many wonderful books are now available for Black kids -- I wish we'd had these when I was a child. If you have a Black or brown child (or know a Black or brown child) you need to go to Hakims.

Hakim's Bookstore is truly a West Philadelphia icon. Hakim's daughter now runs the store, and she…read morehas made it known around the world for its incredible collection, including many books you simply won't find anywhere else. The store is a powerful reminder that Black people read and stand against the ongoing erasure of our history. If you have the opportunity, please stop by and support her. She's keeping her father's dream alive.

My husband and I consider ourselves big coffee people - preferring local spots over chains. So when…read morein Philadelphia for 36 hours, we decided to try this place. And I have to say - this is quite possibly the best iced coffee I've ever had. I had the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cold brew, which absolutely was reminiscent of the cereal. My husband though had the cold brew with banana bread and it's literally the best thing I've had in a long time. Would recommend this spot to anyone and everyone - but be ready for a line literally out the door.

Um, granted, I'm a little biased, but what more could you need?! Good coffee, reasonably priced…read moreplants, women-owned candles, and greenery EVERYWHERE. The banana bread latte is my go to, but 'tis the season... just tried their hot apple cider and it did not disappoint! Such a calming, beautiful spot with great coffee and all the plant goodness. Definitely would recommend.

This store is a little treasure and I love the indie, local atmosphere. Very fun to just walk…read morearound and look at all of the trinkets and cards. You can definitely find a unique gift here (including gifts for yourself ;)...,there is something interesting for everyone of ANY age...and if you're a shopaholic, you might want to brace yourself. This place is filled to the brim (which can be overwhelming for some.) While I do think that there are items here for toddlers because of the store layout (and it is a little cramped, especially when there are a few shoppers) and SEVERAL glass items on display, you may want to be careful in here with your small children and pets. (On the day I went, someone brought in their toddler and I found myself holding my breath the whole time). What I found especially interesting (as a person who couldn't drink for a bit recently) are all the non alcoholic cocktail books and fun 0 proof drinks...you can have something fancy and festive and alcohol free. My experience with staff was neutral: not amazing or bad. Paid street parking in a cute area in general.

Bang for your buck: 8/10 Quality: 8/10…read moreService: 0/10 Ambiance/Location: 9/10 Overall: 8/10

We just had dinner yesterday and I was so happy to see this store still exists! I ran in to tour…read morequickly and the laundry baskets that we bought roughly 8/9 years ago are still in the store. Great to know that we can have them replaced if time comes. They are so beautifully and sturdily made. Truly craft work.

I've long been a fan of Ten Thousand Villages. Sometimes I find cool gifts, other times not as…read moremuch. But it's always worth the stop. Product premise is richly sourced goods from around the world. .