This store has such great stuff! It's been my go to for gifts…read more The Williamsburg location, however, has become disappointing. The layout is a bit chaotic and the staff aren't as consistently positive as they are at the Greenpoint location. There was a woman with grey hair that I felt was very negative the last time I shopped there. I don't think I'll shop at the Williamsburg location again.

I really disliked this place…read more 1. For a place that sells "good vibes" and crystals the front desk girl with the light brownish hair was rude. Came here on June 3rd around 630 pm, the lady behind the counter wouldn't greet you, was on her phone and when you came to pay she didn't say a word. Get another girl. She'll push away your clientele. Either that or someone could steal something and this girl won't even notice. 2. Their stuff is cute, but a lot of it is misplaced and expensive. They get off on taking advantage of the community because it is Williamsburg. Crystals are way too overpriced. So are the jewelry which the lady in the front didn't know the material of the jewelry was or if it was hypoallergenic. I've Overall: judging from another reviewer here they disliked this place too because of the weird vibe. Trust me you're better off finding cutesy things someplace else for cheaper price

During COVID-19 as of December 2021:…read more Souvenir is a locally "hidden" shop on the cusp of Greenpoint into Williamsburg. It isn't easily noticed but is located next to a local favorite establishment of mine for matcha. When I eyed this gift shop, they offered various items that I like in comparable higher end gift shops in NYC/Brooklyn: locally made jewelry, glassware, home goods, puzzles, candles, apothecary items, and much more aesthetically pleasing merchandise. I do wish they had more ceramic items like espresso cups and mugs. Overall, they have many fun and beautifully curated merchandise, whether gifting for a family or friend or possibly yourself. The other cool factor about Souvenir is that some of the items sold here, such as their dog toys and leashes, are made ethically conscious and give back to the community when purchased. For that reason, all the better to support a positive woman-owned small businesses. Accepts cash, card, and Applepay. Staff was friendly and more than happy to help. Masks inside. Swipe that card!

What a wonderful boutique! The selection was amazing,The service was impeccable.! I would recommend…read moreto anyone looking for that person that's hard to shop for or just a wonderful day out shopping for yourself. I'll give a 10 stars if I could.

This is a wonderful spot that features all NY-made products by makers and artists. It's got a wide…read morerange of prints, ceramics, home goods, and other goodies. It's the perfect place to get a gift for someone, and to find something to show off your Greenpoint pride. Perry, the awesome owner, is always curating the space, so there's constantly new things that come. Definitely worth a visit!

We've enjoyed the soap, candles, and handbag we bought here. The owner is very friendly; she sold…read moresome of my wife's macrame and when we visited a year later with our baby she was so overjoyed she gave us a free stuffed animal. My photos are from a 1997 digital camera, "artsy bad" I highly recommend this business

I absolutely LOVE Yoseka Stationary. It's one of my most favorite stationary stores. It's such a…read morechill, calming ambiance when you walk inside. The staff is so nice and helpful. There are plenty of pens, notebooks, fountain pen ink, it's an endless stationary heaven. It's awesome because you can try out all the pens they have and even test out fountain pen ink. I had so much fun testing out some pens, and swatching fountain pen ink. For fountain pen ink, they have organized binders for swatched ink, which is so helpful because there is so much to choose from! I could stay in that store forever. I ended up buying two fountain pen inks, which I love so much and use in my journal. The quality of their products are amazing and i'm already planning to come back very soon :)

I have purchased from Yoseka online multiple times over the years... and I recently moved a little…read morecloser so I made sure to visit Yoseka in person. I love their handwritten notes and suggestions as well as what they offer! That day came this past Saturday and I was so excited. It's located in Brooklyn - my first time in the area - and pretty easy to get to (with a transfer or two depending where in Manhattan you're coming from) with a 10 minute walk from the nearest subway station. We were there at around 1 pm and oh my goodness. So. Many. People. I heard this is their second - bigger - location. It was full to the brim. We went on our last day in the City so we had our backpacks on and bags (thankfully no luggage because that would have been impossible to maneuver). First off: the shop is super cute and well thought out, but it's narrow (which I soon realized is the norm as we later visited a few other stores in the neighborhood). There are a set of stairs you take to go up so can't really say it's very accessible to those in wheelchairs unless there's a separate entrance I'm unaware of. Both walls display a lot of things and there are two more floating sections down the middle where you can test try pens. That gives you roughly 3 narrow "aisles" to walk through and there are a lot of things to browse. (There are slide out drawers underneath where you choose the pens once you've tested them out.) Most people stop and browse/test so there's a lot of traffic. I often saw a number of people go outside because there's just so many people. I ended up being one of these people (sorry, no photos because of this) because there's not much room especially with my backpack and it was getting too stuffy for me. (And I already made my online purchases so I was mostly here for the experience on this trip.) There are employees scattered around but they are super busy. However, if one is free, they are really helpful! I did spot Daisy at one point coming out from the back and then out across the street where there's a separate Yoseka area but isn't open to the public - it's a funny feeling spotting someone you "know" for so long in videos/clips but finally in person. It was a little bit of a shock that I couldn't even utter out a "hi" in time before she disappeared, haha. This is a smaller operation though they have expanded over the years. I love the personal touches and they take time packing your order. This does means there's a bit of a wait before it ships, especially if it's during busy season. The notes they write aren't as long as before though. They also have unique, fun items. The only thing is they don't seem to keep a lot in stock. New - especially popular items - don't stay in stock for long and it's not guaranteed they'll get them back again. Sad if it's something you really like and just somehow missed or want to restock. I am under the impression they reserve some items for only in store, so if you're nearby, always nice to try your luck! Items are priced okay. They do have a storefront to support. I hope to visit again someday - but definitely on a weekday. Also because my next visit will likely include my young kids plus husband who hates crowds even more than me and I just can't imagine how that would go. I only suggest perhaps limiting the amount of people inside at a time when it gets busy like some stores do. It would be a more pleasant experience inside especially for those traveling to be there and may also promote more sales. My friend didn't want to ask questions on a pen she was eyeing because there was just too many people. I made one round around the store before I decided I needed fresh air and waited for my friend.

Had the wonderful experience to meet the staff at this woman-owned and operated business with my…read moredaughter and her girl scout troop. The team is really wonderful and helpful. When you walk in you can select the type of jewelry youd like to make. You have a selection of bracelets, necklaces, Keychains and wine charms - all are reasonably priced. They have a range of sterling silver and gold coated jewelry. Even a selection of bracelets that can be cut to size. You get a little tray and put all the charms youd like on your jewelry. The variety of charms is impressive - anything from landmarks to disney characters. Once you have your charms you bring to the ladies and they take some time to assemble and size up and build your jewelry. They do offer repair services. Due to the nature of the business you do have to wait or make appointments but the service is wonderful.

Nice place to create a personalized piece of jewelry. Staff are very helpful and as a first timer,…read morethey were helpful to explain the process. There's a lot of selection of charms, engravings, etc. With all the personalizations, things can get pricey quickly - but you can make it as pricey or as inexpensive as you want. In the end, iam happy with my item.

Great little gift shop in Williamsburg, I had to go back the next day, I coulda bought the whole…read morestore. Functional meets Japanese minimalist storage objects/pens/bags/totes/plants. It's so good!!!!

Overall: Beautiful little shop with a wonderful selection of plants. They have lots of small ones…read moreand some large ones. Beautiful Japanese made products. Stationary and totebags! Upon entering we were greeted by one of the owners. She was very knowledgeable and knew about all the plants, history, and how to take care of all them. She was kind and helped guide us to plants that were easy to take care of on our desk!

New favorite matcha place in the city!…read more Flavor was great and there was a huge variety to pick from. The store also had great decor and explanations of the different regions that the matcha came from It also explained the different flavor profiles of each menu item Would definitely go back and next time am hoping to try the tasting experience!

Despite many matcha places opening up in New York, I still find Kettl's matcha drinks and desserts…read moreto be within my top 5 for the city! This is my first time at the Brooklyn location and I really liked the zen vibes and minimalistic decor. I prefer a more earthy, grassy matcha (aka the uji) but I wanted to switch it up and went for the nishio in a hot cortado format. It was indeed very creamy and floral. I also got to try the yame matcha latte with oat milk. The yame itself is advertised to be more nutty and the oat milk definitely amplified it. Both drinks had really well mixed matchas with a good milk ratio respectively. While I would give their matcha and location a 5, I dropped it to 4 for this particular location due to their service. I'm not sure what didn't click but we had so much trouble trying to order the usucha matcha. We tried the name usucha twice and even tried alternative names like the short serving. She said a bunch of things but didn't really explain if it wasn't available or had other recommendations. We gave up and went for the yame matcha instead. Again solid matcha drinks and cute space but my experience with staff would be better next time!

I've been around this cafe so much but had never gone in or considered their coffee before. I'm so…read moreglad I did this time! This is a great shop to search for the right holiday gift. I didn't end up grabbing anything, but I'm still thinking about some of the mugs I saw inside. They have a flower bar at the back which was interesting to me, but I didn't partake this time around. I picked up their hot "Pumpkin, pumpkin latte" and was pleasantly surprised. I wouldn't recommend it to the espresso purist, but I thought it tasted lovely and was perfect for a stroll through Greenpoint on the first snow day in NYC this winter. They also offered some pastries but I'm a butter purist and they were vegan, so I did not partake. This isn't a sit down shop by any means, it's definitely a place to stop in then keep it moving. I see they have a back patio but this wouldn't be the best time of year to explore it.

Nice spot if you're in the area for a quick coffee dix. Not completely an artisan cafe, since…read morethey're mostly a flower shop. They have a light roast drip which is just elevated enough from a normal drip for coffee enthusiasts. While you're waiting, you can browse the selection of plants they have in the same space.

Can someone, anybody, just stop me from visiting? I have been a true Lockwood customer since my…read moreJackson Height days. Can't believe I still have a member account with them. Reason I went back today had to buy these cat nip toys for my cats. Lockwood has a good selection of cat toys. Also, I can never leave without buying one of those gel pens "Le Pen." I know. Why not order them in Amazon, but why should I? The way Lockwood displays their stationary is just so tempting not to buy a few. The candle selection is good quality. I bought one called "Sinner" and for the size my home smells great. I wish they can bring more esoteric items and place them all in one place. That would be cool. The associate at the register was really nice and cheerful. Can anyone guess the next time I drop by again?

This is a great store! I love to stop in to browse for myself but especially for gifts! I can…read morealways find something unique and useful for a fried or family member, their card selection is also really great and expansive. Around Hanukkah they also sell Hanukkah candles and other goods, mostly Christmas stuff but they do have a nice little selection. I've noticed they have started getting more and more clothing which has also been fun and I've really liked their pieces. The people who work there have always been helpful but not overbearing and really let you do your thing but happily help answer any questions. Def stop in if you are in the area!

Nice little local card and stationary shop. I found just the right Christmas card I was looking for…read morehere. What's great is that many of the cards are discounted 25-50% off. Plus, you can play the lottery and get scratch offs here too.

Came to blow up a million rock and roll balloons (I'm exaggerating haha). This store is five…read moreminutes away from space club play gym which was where I was having a party. The man was so kind and helpful. He blew everything up for me even held the bouquets for me when I shared I lived far away. Will definitely return. Thank you!