A very unique gift shop in Riverdale. They have fantastic products imported from Ireland all of…read morewhich are of the highest quality. The shop is jam packed with a wide variety of gifts. Everything is of the highest quality and in most cases the garments and leather goods will last forever. Street parking is available. The prices of her products can't be beat even if you are planning a trip to Ireland. Mary Anne and family are wonderful, helpful and sincere. Gift wrapping is always offered. Once you finish shopping go next door and have a snack and a cold one at Connaughton's Riverdale Steakhouse, which is owned by the same family as Mary Anne's. I love the burger!

I love spots like this and I hope that we do not lose them with rents getting higher and higher in…read moreNYC. Places like this make the city great! I looked online and Googled and read reviews on Yelp and determined that Mary Anne's Irish Gift Shop was the place to go for a great selection of gifts for my Aunt who was turning 60 years old the next day. The great reviews justified my trip from out in Long Island all the way up to the Bronx. And when I got there, I was not disappointed at all. The neighborhood of Riverdale is beautiful in and of itself. So many Irish folks live here that the local Sunoco boasted Irish Products for sale on it's awning. And the shop is situated right on Riverdale Ave so you are right there in the middle of the neighborhood. There is a ton of construction on the block but parking was still good enough to accommodate everyone. I walked down the hill to the shop and there was a message to enter through the pub/restaurant next door. No problem at all and I walked right in and was greeted by a lovely Irish lady who was so sweet and helpful. I did not think it was Mary Anne herself because I called before I went there and was told that she would not be in the shop today. "But she can come down and see me if we needed her." LOL I thought that was great. I love little stuff like that in a shop. I went here because it looked the nicest from the pics that I saw online. I did not want cheap stuff that you can buy at the St Patrick's Day parade or expensive sweaters. They had a nice selection of different items in the small shop. I do not enjoy browsing and window shopping too much but this was fun because of all the cool stuff situated around. I reviewed everything in the shop a few times and decided to get my Aunt a nice clutch purse that was made in Ireland. The lady that worked there told me that "it would last 100 years." I also got a really nice set of silver candle holders for the table with celtic knots all over it. The best part for me was the nice lady that worked there also wrapped them very nicely for me as well. I even got some greeting cards from here with old images from Ireland that were really cool. I enjoyed myself because shopping here was an experience. I promised that I would come back for Christmas shopping! Before I left the store she told me Thank You and God Bless. You just can not get that kind of friendly service many places in NYC at all. I can not wait to go back.

I was looking for something a little bit different and stumbled into Bella's boutique…read more They have so many cute keepsakes cards and gifts, soaps, and ornaments. Of course I was able to find something fun and unique to take back home with me.

Nice little boutique store with an eclectic array of items to purchase…read more Plenty to peruse here from jewelry, to cards, magnets, books, clothing items, art, gifts and souvenirs, etc. Of course, we purchased some local Headless Horseman knick knacks to take home. The lady working here the day we dropped in was very friendly too. I think she was the owner.

Chelsea Dry Goods is a cute boutique with quite unique clothing, accessories, stationery and home…read moregoods. It's a great place to get unique scents as well, such as Pacifica perfumes and soaps. Only downside to this place are the hours- they're open from 10-6 and are closed on Sundays, so the best time for working people to shop here would be on Saturdays. **$15 min to use your credit cards (though it is quite easy to spend more than that at this place)**

I love this store. They have the most beautiful hair clips, jewelry and very different. All price…read moreranges and styles. Sales people r very nice and helpful and I am going to shop this Sunday coming up. October on the Hudson. The clothes r stunning.

I get everything I need from here. They order books for me too! Very knowledgeable and fair prices…read more I support this small business. I have been here many times and always felt that my questions are welcomed.

First off, I'm culturally Jewish, raised very strictly and non practicing now. My nieces wanted to…read morelight Hannukah candles with me on Zoom, and I couldn't find candles close to me, so I went to Riverdale knowing it's a Jewish enclave. The store is run by Hasidim, and obviously has regulars, as evidenced by the yenta who would Not Stop Gossiping with the man at the counter to let me ask one question about merchandise. Positives: the store is well stocked with all sorts of lovely items for a Jewish home, including a wide array of mezuzot, Hannukah toys, kids books, and a Havdalah set that took me back to the one my mom had in the 70's. It's a bit crowded and chaotically organized, but that's because there's a lot there. The thing I really disliked was the guy behind the counter, when I asked where the mezuzot were, said "They are made in Israel, not China. Why should we support them when we can support our own." He didn't know me, nor my politics. But he assumed a casual racism and identity xenophilia I've pushed back against with older relatives my whole life, and I'm not okay with that. Anyway, got some nice, cheap Hannukah candles and a kugel next door.

Can't go to the garden without stopping by the shop. They do such a great job with their displays…read more Right now they have Christmas trees and ornaments. There is a book section, a perfume and lotion section, kids toys, and plentyof NYBG merchandise. You can buy bulbs and seeds inside the shop. The live plant section has winter bushes and holiday arrangements. Staff has always been friendly and helpful when I've had questions. Most items are priced on the higher side, but there are affordable trinkets if you're looking for souvenirs. This evening they had stations outside of the shop for hot chocolate and cookie decorating. On the other side of the park they have the Holiday Train Show. It's a beautiful time for a visit.

I was so impressed with the NYBG shop! Especially compared to other museum/ souvenir shops, this…read morestore was very well curated. They have a large selection of plants, planters, gardening equipment, and plant themed art and items. Most things are high quality and genuinely nice - as opposed to a bunch of stress balls and mugs stamped with the NYBG logo. There was also a large book selection, mostly with art books and plant books. They also had themed office supplies, journals, candles, and a little bit of apparel. We visited NYBG for the Yayoi Kusama exhibition, and they had a section of the store specifically for Kusama items. They had a great Kusama book collection, along with other limited edition / moderately priced souvenirs. I wish they had a little more selection with the Kusama swag, but I was happy to get some polka dot socks and t shirt. The NYBG shop was a highlight of the gardens and I'll definitely be stopping in each time I visit! PS - NYBG members get 10% off!

I'm a sucker for shops that have an awesome mix of everything. Think delicate and leather jewelry,…read morecandles, kitchenware, stationary, the cutest and funkiest ladies clutches, upscale items for children, plus so many other things. Every inch here is filled with simple- yet elegant finds. It's a small setup with an inviting warm glow. I brought a few goodies but could've taken the whole store home with me because it's so adorable. If you leave Mercantile empty handed- something's wrong with you- because there's really something for everyone. This is a nice place to hit up in this area......but it comes with a price.

This store is so magical. I want everything at Village Mercantile! Love, love, love the jewelry…read more The team is so kind and friendly. I get all my baby shower gifts here! I can't recommend Village Mercantile enough.

Who doesn't love Lot Less? It is a great store where you can find all kinds of items. Houseware,…read moreclothing, beauty/ skincare, electronics, and more. The reason for the four stars is because I don't really know where some of these items come from, such as makeup that used to be in regular stores from like two years ago. They also have a lot of bath items that have been imported from other countries. Also the clothes items appear to be cheaply made. I do like Lot Less for their houseware items. I can get a curtain set for my living room window, some bathroom products for my bathroom, or some electric items/ dishware for my kitchen. They have items you see on T.V. here for great prices. Find yourself a Lot Less. Happy Yelping!

I posted store hours as of February 27, 2022. You never know what you will find here. I saw some…read morepillowcases today, but I didn't care for the prints. There are always some interesting bins up front,.

I was driving past and a beautiful pillow in the window caught my eye and I had to go in. This…read moreplace is a treasure chest of great items for gifts for others and a few for myself! The woman that helped me the first time I stopped in was so pleasant and welcoming that I had to go back again! You will not be disappointed to make a point of stopping in.

Adorable shop full of hand made, imported and important little gifts. I have shopped here for…read moreyears. Great for hostess gifts, baby gifts, seasonal treasures.