Ritual Arts is an absolute gem in Allston! It's a peaceful and sacred space that keeps our magical…read morecommunity grounded in the neighborhood. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with the scent of sweet incense and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Ritual Arts curates a beautiful collection of local art and a host of unique and mystical items, from meteor remnants that came to Earth 4.5 billion years ago to hiddenite gemstones from Pakistan that "encourage spiritual growth from the heart outwards." The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to help whether you're a longtime patron or a first-time visitor. I especially appreciated their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure I found exactly what I was looking for. Every visit feels inspiring, and Ritual Arts consistently exceeds my expectations. I always find something beautiful and magical to gift others or bring home for myself! I highly recommend stopping by--they make shopping a joyful experience!

I've shopped here quite a few times and have ALWAYS gotten top-tier customer service. This shop is…read morevery welcoming with a great variety of items for your craft, I highly recommend it.

Haven't been to a store like this in quite some time. It was nostalgic yes, but to share stories of…read morewhat I did as a kid with my friends to my children made it even more special. We ended up sitting down to try out their electronic chess set and walked out with a card game and a board game. The owner and the lady (perhaps daughter?) were both very helpful in answering my kids questions. Go support local. Even as a visitor, it is small businesses like this that make Coolidge Corner meaningful and valuable.

Really great selection of puzzles and toys; spent a long while trying to decide which jigsaw…read morepuzzles to get because of how many options there were. Pretty averagely priced for an independent puzzle shop, but the cashier was super nice and personable!

Excellent service, helpful advice. A real old-fashioned well-staffed hardware store. I appreciated…read morethe referral to a handyman for installation services.

All went well !! Great staff and a huge selection of products. The store is organized and clean…read more I love going to the shop, even if I don't need anything. There's even a parking lot

Selection is amazing, and the people are very kind, and clearly have passion for their inventory…read more Prices were a bit high on pokemon, but this is a given bearing in mind the volatility of the pokemon market. Everything that can be priced reasonably is priced reasonably. Family owned with decades of experience, this is a one stop shop for all things cool and collectable.

The owner told me my game was fake and was pretty rude about it. My friend had the same game, so he…read morecompared the two and said my friend's was real and mine was fake. However, after mixing them up, he couldn't tell which copy was mine and which was my friend's. I later took my game to another game store, where they opened it up and inspected it and determined that it was authentic. Overall, I was disappointed with how confidently my game was called fake and how I was treated.

A small dog friendly art gallery in the heart of JP. It has great character and friendly staff…read more(who are also artists featured in the gallery). It's a great place to stop in and just take a look around. There is a range of art, but my favorite is definitely the jewelry featuring bird and tree designs. Beautiful stuff. Support your local artists.

I've been to all of the art galleries on Centre/South Streets in JP and I like this new one the…read morebest. It's hard to describe, but I just have an enjoyable time walking slowly around this gallery and checking out the art. The place feels like it has a heart. They're featuring local artists right now and have a handout they give you listing their day jobs. I thought it was a cool idea. You know, "That girl who served me those stiff drinks at the Behan painted this? Wow!" That sort of thing. It added something to my experience. They are also hosting musical and other events. Should be fun.

Popped into this store while exploring Harvard Square, and honestly fully expected everything to be…read moreout of our price range. No. Such a variety of beautiful jewelry, and very reasonable pricing and friendly staff!

If you love jewelry it is a great shop to visit while in Harvard sq. They have a lil bit for…read moreeveryone's taste. Always great staff.

Pretty new to film photography and I've only ever had three rolls developed. In the last two rolls,…read moreevery other picture had an issue where half of the picture was fine and the other half was too dark. Because of that I was convinced my camera had a systemic problem. Took a chance on Colortek for my next roll and it was 100% the right decision. It took about a week to develop and the quality is just fantastic, each picture came out perfectly and resolved any doubt I had about my camera actually having an issue. Will definitely be coming back.

Ive avoided this place since my college days because I didn't have ten million dollars for their…read moreservices. It's been eleven years, and I work nearby now, so I decided to bring a roll of e-100 over to them for processing only. The last time I was in there was 2015, according to the records there. They rang me up for processing and said "That'll be $17" Odd...I couldnt recall what my usual place offers, Lumentation, so I gave them a call. They charge $7. When I politely said to the older woman working there, "Not trying to be a jerk, just wanna let you know Lumentation charges $7. Why do you charge $17". She scoffs. "Well, I send it out to someone who does it for REAL." Super helpful, sis. I was pleased with Lumentation's results the last time I went, so I will just take the hike over there again. You guys can delete my account from your system...it's been 11 years since I gave you my business, and I don't plan on ending that streak.

Are you looking to get your kitchen ready for living on your own after moving out for the first…read moretime? Maybe you need some tools for making an Asian inspired dish. Great Wall Kitchen Supply can provide kitchen tools for both everyday home users as well as restaurant owners. I have purchased items both for personal and for restaurant use before. One of the more recent items I purchased from here was one of their cutting boards. It was a round hard rubber cutting board that my sister needed. We had something similar that we used at home for the past decade and counting and it rand around $90 for the medium sized one. For restaurant use, there are everything ranging from dish sets (think sushi) to rice warmers with 100 bowl capacities. Do keep in mind that this is a REALLY tiny place and the walking spaces are quite narrow. If you know what you are looking for, you can call in advance to have them set it aside. I was able to do so and quickly load the items into my car when I pulled up next to the store front recently.

Stay away from this kitchen supply store. They buy cheap quality products imported from China and…read moresell it at a high markup price. I bought a wok, washed it after I used it to cook, and overnight rust spots appeared. I put oil on it but the rust wouldn't go away. Wasted $50. And also, I exchanged a cutting board for other utensils and it didn't add up to the same price as the board. It was only a 5¢ difference. The young man store owner said "You must pay". Really, you really want that extra nickel. Buyer beware, you're in for a scare! You can buy good quality utencils at Dollar Tree for way less.