This place is a winner! I've been in Ridgewood for a few decades now, and this is one of the few…read morestores that have been here since I moved here. The neighborhood used to have so many card/gift stores, but this is the only one left standing. The variety of things you'll find here, especially items during the holidays, is massive and unique! Right after Halloween, I got a Chucky plush doll for $17. The kind and helpful older gentleman behind the cash register was extremely helpful and was looking around the store for other Childs Play themed items for me, even though I didn't ask! Lots of collectibles, Hallmark cards, candy, and just about everything else. There are 2 other people there helping, and they were nice enough. If you use your card, there will be a fee, so bring cash if you want to avoid that. Otherwise, come here and have a great time browsing!

This gem of a stationery offers an impressive selection of gift ideas for a broad range of kids and…read moreis probably the closest thing to a major toy store we're going to find on our street (or, right off it). A broad range of Melissa & Doug items make for solid children's gifts on the classy side. (Recently, I bought a spin art set for a niece that reminded me of my favorite Times Square attraction when it was exciting, forbidden and a little dangerous. I wish I could see her parents' faces when she squirts paint on a spinning palette in the middle of their living room.) But the store also carries a line of kitschy magic items and gag gifts (think: fart-flavored chewing gum) that will amuse the kid in all of us. Their card selection is also extensive and seems to have much more personality than the average chain retailer or drugstore. By far, the coolest things I saw in the last couple of visits were the real, live, tiny frogs for sale on the front counter. Maybe the size of a grape, these amphibians were lively, cute and fascinating to watch. If our kids were older and were past the point where they might consider them a tasty snack, I would've bought them right away ... but I'm not sure if the frogs would be for me, or for them. Don't buy your cards or last-minute gifts anywhere else! This place is a treasure.

This is somehow still a hidden gem in bushwick. I was soooo excited the moment it opened and it's…read moreso hard to NOT stop in every day when I get off the train. They have AMAZING candles, dog toys, greeting cards ... and so many other little things. It looks like they get new stuff pretty often - I stopped in today and they had at least 3 more brands of candles .. I wanted them all. It's about time this part of bushwick got a cute store like this !!

This is one of my favorite local spots! I love supporting small businesses and the women who work…read morehere are always lovely, I've gotten birthday cards, anniversary gifts, and even just because gifts for myself! And I've loved every single one.

terrible service. poor selection. overpriced item. Went…read morethere to exchange something that I bought and they told me that I broke it. no money back, no exchange and rude owner . Do not go.

Came in here for Christmas gifts and was pleasantly surprised by the selection of Lenox! The items…read morewere on sale too. The staff was knowledgable and friendly. Will definitely go back!

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.

Great selection, great prices, real nice shopkeeper. It's great to see card stores are still in…read morebusiness!

Absolutely fantastic service! I had a defective pen, and the customer service rep, Clyde, was…read moreincredibly helpful. They didn't usually make replacements on small orders, but they made an exception for me and sent me a replacement! The pen is now the color I wanted and works perfectly!

Everything at Yoseka is beautiful, neatly organized, and thoughtfully chosen…read more I love finding what I need here while discovering new and inspiring items. The Yoseka staff is wonderful and kind; they are truly passionate about their craft and make you feel a part of the stationery community even if you are a relatively newcomer like me.

Went looking for a place to get some coffee in the area and landed at this fantastic queer-owned…read morebookstore and cafe with an amazingly curated collection of trans and queer authored books. It's not the largest space, but the shelves are organized really well, and feature anything from esoteric small pub books to mainstream hits to graphic novels. I spotted a lot of my faves, and would gladly return to find a new one. There's a large table in the center where I saw some folks working on laptops and others catching up. My maple latte was fantastic-- strong coffee flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. So five stars for their coffee and five stars for their book selection. I'm so happy a space like this can cater to the queer community and thrive. Support and protect them at all costs.

The cafe section of this establishment is a bit limited due to space, but what they do have…read morecoffee-wise is excellent! There are limited seats, but when I went in soon after they opened during the middle of the week, they still had plenty of places to sit. Hive Mind does not have a large food selection so I would recommend planning on just getting a coffee here. The atmosphere is friendly. The prices are normal for the area. I enjoyed my time looking around at the book selection as well as enjoying my latte.

I love this store so much the inside is so cute it's the perfect place for a last minute gift so…read moremany Sonny angels! Five stars

Cute standard gift shop with fun selection of many of the kinds of things featured in most local…read moregift shops. Plenty of fun unique things here as well. Definitely worth a visit if in the area. Enjoyed their Ridgewood-specific items! Didn't love that a few different items didn't have prices, don't really ever see that. And wish they offered printed receipts, not all customers are open to providing email or phone. But alas if not, to display the prices on a customer-facing device while ringing things up, prior to payment. But if a customer is unclear, they can certainly ask the staff! Just would generally say that those things combined create an issue it's not really typical to have to navigate nowadays.

My favorite place to go gift shopping. This store is so…read morewhimsical and fun, I feel like they have such unique items. I can't wait to come back and stock up my new home with beautiful glassware!

Couldn't say anything bad! Great selection for gifts and NYC / Brooklyn paraphernalia if that's…read morewhat you are in search of! Huuuge store with many big rooms and great things, both unknown and trendy items!

I'm gonna be fair. The owner who runs this place, he's good people. Treats you like a family…read moremember, not just as a customer. Good to get stuff in a pinch. Also, if you live near by, they do deliver. Their prices though....daaaaaaammmmn. One time I had to sent a two-three page fax to Ohio. Cost me around $7.00. Seven bucks!?! Look, Mr. Owner, I like you. I really do. But it's not you, it's me. Actually it's my wallet. I hope you understand.

Thank God I walked by this place today!! Ever since Peck Office Supply closed on Myrtle, there…read morehasn't been a local place for me to get office supplies so I can avoid going into Manhattan & taking a trip to Staples. I found what I needed right away, very friendly service (also got a rave on the Italian place next door we picked up a menu for) & got in and out quickly. I can't speak for prices on anything else but I felt my 40 security envelopes for $2.89 pre-tax was fair enough. I'll bet Staples would have charged me more.

This shop is by appointment only. Ben is super talented with letterpress and produces high-quality,…read moreflawless work. He helped me letterpress some wedding invitations and I am overjoyed with how they turned out. Ben cares about the details, which is such a relief as I'm a designer myself and only want the best quality design. If you're looking for someone who will be meticulous and go that extra mile for you, definitely work with Ben! You won't be disappointed. His work (and even packaging of the work) is perfect and beautiful. You will feel taken care of. I can't recommend him highly enough!!

Ben Owen at Middle Press offers attentive, thorough, competitively-priced and beautiful work…read more Recently I printed a wedding invitation and the result was spectacular. As a graphic designer, I want to see printing of my work executed impeccably, and Middle Press not only met but exceeded my expectations.